Wellness While Walking

Citing plastics in our bodies, tainted and under-regulated drinking water and the other toxins we and our families experience daily, Dr. Aly Cohen motivates us to prioritize what's important to us. We can walk through her 21-day program as outlined in her new book, Detoxify, or just listen to her guidance here and take the next step to health without having to move to a deserted island! We'll wrap...

When Dr. Aly Cohen's golden retriever got a very rare autoimmune hepatitis diagnosis 15 years ago, she started to explore environmental toxins and their health impacts. As a practicing rheumatologist, she'd noticed increasing rates of autoimmune diseases in younger patients with no family history, suggesting environmental factors might be at play. Dr. Cohen (no relation!) became an expert in toxin...

Please take the Wellness While Walking survey! CLICK HERE! ·      If you can't click on the survey and take it, please write to me at wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com . ·      PRIZE GIVEAWAY: If you fill out the survey by May 14, 2025, and leave your contact information, you'll be entered into a drawing for my Roadmap Jumpstart coaching offering! o  The lucky winner(s) will go through my guided proc...

Please take the Wellness While Walking survey! CLICK HERE! ·      If you can't click on the survey and take it, please write to me at wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com . ·      PRIZE GIVEAWAY: If you fill out the survey by May 14, 2025, and leave your contact information, you'll be entered into a drawing for my Roadmap Jumpstart coaching offering! o  The lucky winner(s) will go through my guided proc...

Justis was an avid gamer who loved his friends and family. His parents seek to make his tragic passing meaningful and so we'll listen to their warnings, as we delve into the potential health risks posed by wireless radiation from devices like cell phones and Wi-Fi routers. We'll learn about some precautionary measures being embraced by other countries (not the US) to mitigate these risks, highligh...

Are you wearing wireless ear buds right now? Your beloved wireless devices emit radiation that penetrates your body, creating biological changes scientists now link to serious health concerns. Environmental health expert Theodora Scarato reveals how the $30 million National Toxicology Program study found this radiation caused cancer in lab animals, mirroring concerning patterns in human cancer cas...

When we're intentional and thoughtful about our career, children, aging parents and our home management, we're more likely to live fulfilling, vibrant and healthy lives. In her new book, "The Four Jobs Club," Kathryn Sollmann brings together the wisdom of dozens of successful women, offering practical strategies from successful women on juggling multiple roles without sacrificing well-being. Disco...

Does your walk keep you within your "fat max" heart rate zone? We wrap up our conversation with Brad Kearns today, talking about optimizing our walks and two other movement pillars that will round out fitness, especially if we're in midlife and beyond. We talk about how to keep an open and inquisitive mind in an effort to age healthfully, and I'll share how I'm testing out some new approaches and...

Your body might be fighting against you when you push too hard in exercise, activating powerful compensatory mechanisms that can undermine your goals. In this eye-opening episode, we cover the critical "compensation theory of exercise" that reveals why high-intensity workouts often lead to less overall activity and compromised metabolic health. Brad Kearns, co-author of Born to Walk, makes a compe...

The destructive "struggle and suffer" mentality sold by the fitness industry is leading to astonishing injury rates among runners while sabotaging our fat-burning capabilities. Former professional triathlete Brad Kearns challenges conventional exercise wisdom, revealing how the running boom created by cushioned shoes and cultural programming has led countless well-intentioned fitness enthusiasts i...

Save time, money and simplify your health routine! By immediately by removing a handful of popular products or activities we can possibly improve our health, and spend that time and money on things that work! But after we cut those things out, we'll add one ridiculously cheap, easy and hard-hitting tool into our regimens, and I'll share with you how to do it right when so many get it wrong!   LET'...

"Just this once. I deserve it," we say, as we return to the freezer for another serving of ice cream. Watching us, our future self is concerned as she thinks about our recent track record of sleeping poorly, missing our walks, living with constant stress, and indulging in highly processed foods at every meal. Discover why we so often betray tomorrow's health for today's comfort, and how to be our...

Some forms of exercise cause inflammation. When a listener wrote in, saying a friend told her walking was one of them, she wanted to know the truth. We'll discuss how walking affects inflammation levels in our bodies, and how to best navigate walking for health!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Face...

Let's ditch the fleeting fads and superficial solutions. We're going beyond quick fixes and shiny objects today, to build a foundation of true, lasting health. Andrea Nakayama is back to talk critical basics like blood sugar balance, digestion, and sleep, and how these can truly revolutionize our overall well-being, especially when it comes to hormone and cardiovascular health. Tune in to discover...

When we're not feeling 100% or are unhappy with our health status, it's logical to look for solutions. Plenty of folks out there are ready to tell us to try this or that product or method – often, their product or method. But so often, we already hold the key to feeling better, even if we don't get to "perfect." We can influence the expression of our genes through lifestyle factors such as diet, m...

When we face bone loss, whether that be osteopenia or osteoporosis, we're rarely told about lifestyle factors that could make a difference. Today we'll delve into why we might suffer bone loss, and what we can do about it. Taking our very foundation – the strength of our skeleton – into our own hands is a step worth taking, and our guide in doing so is Debi Robinson. Her expertise in yoga instruct...

"If you fail to plan, you're planning to fail," said Ben Franklin! Let's change our health trajectory by planning! We'll talk about some tools and some mindset shifts, including for those creative rebels who don't like to plan! Intention and planning are key in making change in this busy world of overwhelm by simplifying and amplifying the path to improved health. Get your pens (or keyboards) read...

Is it time to re-think your step count goals or habit? Let's run your ideal number of daily steps past 7 considerations to see where you step sweet spot is. We've spoken about all or nothing thinking. Let's combat it by considering how walking fits in our overall healthy lifestyle goals with an open mind that's guided equally by science and knowing ourselves!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Faceb...

This particular mindset pitfall can make the difference between realizing our health goals and not! Tackling this common outlook can help us level up our lives overall, leading to more growth, happiness and improved health, so let's jump in together so we can manage this dynamic and thrive!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun...

Lose weight? Eat better? Move more? If taking care of your health is on the list for this year, let's finetune those resolutions to ensure they actually come to be! We'll consult the science and then will run through an example for a revised resolution that has staying power! And then a brief look ahead for the podcast on its 5th birthday! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Comm...

To track steps or not to track steps, that is the question!! We'll talk tracking steps and other healthy behavior metrics, as well as avoiding surgery and keeping our muscle pair cooperating! We talk all these changes against a backdrop of a mindset shift for the best life! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Wa...

Sometimes it's more dinner "assembly" than cooking, and that's all good! From "Dorm Sushi" to quick Burgers+Veggies to Egg Roll in a Bowl, we've got dinner covered! We'll talk about some possible stars of our dishes which can help fight aging in their tiny but mighty strength! Some fun, tasty and healthy tips and tricks ahead! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join h...

What do health practitioners do to take care of their own health? Let's find out today – a lot of great motivational info with a side of fun! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show not...

We can design the end of our year to be different! No more collapsing into January! Instead, we can enjoy December, stick to our intentions for the season, and then roll into the new year with equal parts energy and equanimity! We're thinking small to win big!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebo...

Wait, what did you say? Our hearing is potentially the single largest risk factor for dementia? And it's almost always treatable?? Why then do only 16% of those aged 20-69 who need hearing aids use them? Also, what's up with the new hearing aids built into the latest generation of AirPods? Where are we likely to encounter the loudest/most damaging sounds? What about the stigma of hearing aids? We'...