Wellness While Walking

Your "I have no time" story doesn't hold up — and the data proves it. Laura Vanderkam, bestselling author of Big Time , joins us to share what thousands of time logs actually reveal, why complexity and chaos are very different things, and how a simple weekly planning habit puts you back in control of your career, your relationships, and yourself. Plus: the hidden hours in your day, how to say yes...

What did a health-conscious woman get wrong — and what can her story teach us about living longer and better? In the first half of this episode, I share a personal look at mom's health journey: what went well and what didn't, and I celebrate her being a pioneer in the work of making healthy lifestyle changes. And then we'll also tackle belly fat. Specifically, the kind you can't see — and a tool t...

ALL NEW EPISODE! We're often one small foot problem away from not walking! That's not an overstatement — it happened to me. So this month, for National Foot Health Awareness Month, we're giving our feet the attention they deserve. A dermatopathologist shares the dos and don'ts that keep walkers walking — from the soap brands to avoid to the post-shower timing window that makes all the difference f...

Did you know (or do you still) know the calories in a medium egg? In a slice of sandwich bread? Or of a small apple? I lived by the calorie for too many years. Should it be the end all-be all? Definitely not. Do calories have any sort of role in determining our intake needs? Maybe. Let's figure out what about the calorie we might find valuable so that we can happily toss out the rest! LET'S TALK T...

What if a simple, everyday habit could be your ticket to better memory, increased satiety, and a healthier waistline—and you're already doing it multiple times a day? In this episode, let's revisit an underrated wellness strategy that requires no special equipment or willpower, but promises big benefits. Tune in to discover how a tiny tweak to your routine can ripple across your health in surprisi...

Meal planning stress, kitchen overwhelm, and the guilt of never doing it "right" — Kendra Adachi is back with a better approach. Her book The Lazy Genius Kitchen isn't a cookbook; it's a framework for making your kitchen actually work for your life. We cover her five-step process for "lazy geniusing" any area of your kitchen, the meal matrix method for reducing daily decision fatigue, and why nami...

Overwhelm, perfectionism, doing it all — Kendra Adachi of The Lazy Genius Collective is here to help us stop all of that! Her framework is simple: be a genius about the things that matter, lazy about the things that don't. In this conversation, we explore why one-size-fits-all productivity advice fails most of us, how to identify what truly matters in this season of life , and a step-by-step proce...

Do we need to lengthen our walks for better heatlh? Today we're breaking down what that research really found, what it got wrong, and how to elevate every walk in your repertoire. Plus: are you touch-starved? The science on why physical contact matters more than we think. And a little life update, too.   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Faceboo...

Our choices => extra years! What I heard at a recent conference changed how I think about aging. This is one of the most encouraging and actionable things I've shared. Because the research is clear that the gap between those who get this right and those who don't can be measured in years — and every day we wait is a day we're not getting our message across. Our genes need our input so let's commun...

Your waistline, your sleep, your stress levels — the people closest to you are shaping all of it, whether you know it or not. Carolyn shares her own weight gain story and the science behind why your inner circle may be your most underrated health factor. Plus, a real-world case study for navigating it when not everyone in your life is on board. LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivatio...

Touching your toes, pulling your heel to your butt, stretching your calves by pushing against a wall—what if these classic stretches aren't helping the way you think they are? Discover what's really happening when you feel "tight" and the game-changing approach that will help you avoid injury and stay active for years and decades. Physical therapist Joanna Fisher is here to help us find what might...

Experience behavior change breakthroughs, neural shifts, lasting results—discover a counterintuitive method to finally break old habits and ignite new ones. In this episode, guest psychotherapist   Allyson Maida  reveals how rewiring your brain can create real, lasting change in health, relationships, and more. If you've struggled to stick with resolutions or wondered why change feels so hard, you...

Reverse-engineer your wellness goals into reality, as Sarah Hart-Unger   reveals practical planning strategies to bridge the gap between knowing and doing. Discover how to create joy-filled health goals, and master the art of bringing those into our daily and weekly lives with intention, with the help of The Ideal Week and other practical tools. Set yourself up for the vibrant future you envision—...

Ever feel like you're running from task to task, only to realize your true priorities are falling off the list? In this episode, Sarah Hart-Unger reveals that planning isn't about cramming more in – it's really a way to ensure we get to what matters most. Today, we'll talk simple, powerful strategies from Sarah's new book, Best Laid Plans, to help us move from chaos to calm so that we can live tho...

When Dr. Elizabeth Boham was diagnosed with aggressive triple negative breast cancer at just 30 -- during her medical residency, with no family history -- what she later discovered years later through functional medicine were the forces that might have led to her and countless others being susceptible to developing breast cancer. Today, with decades of regained health and of caring for patients, D...

Your body's 'terrain' can help determine whether disease takes hold, and it's shaped by inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and microbiome balance. Functional medicine physician Dr. Elizabeth Boham reveals exactly how to optimize this internal environment.  Discover why "crucial cruciferous" vegetables, colorful plant foods, and some other simple lifestyle shifts create a terrain where your immune...

What if the cravings, dietary plans, and willpower you blamed for past failures weren't actually the problem? This episode reveals four essential preparation steps that successful people complete   before  changing a single bite—whether they're aiming to lose weight, manage inflammation, stabilize their blood sugar, or simply pursue better health— this is the groundwork that separates lasting chan...

Got big health-related dreams or goals for the year ahead? Perhaps you're crafting resolutions or goals as we speak. Unless you're a health resolution success pro, perhaps this is the year we consider a new path – one that trades in judgment and all-or-nothing thinking for taking a step back before taking that compassionate and doable step forward! Jump in here with me!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join...

Join our healthy friendship circle and transform chaotic mornings with one powerful permission slip! You'll also discover the carb timing shift that eliminated all-day hunger and brain fog, a breathing technique that taps directly into your parasympathetic nervous system in minutes, and the power of a single breath! Laura, Alyce and I dish about all our tips and tricks with you! LET'S TALK THE WAL...

What do health-minded women actually do to stay healthy? (Spoiler: quick, simple and messy habits lie ahead!) Three friends who prioritize wellness spill the truth about their movement routines, strength training, and connection practices: why one runs while 2 walk, how they build real strength in short sessions, the $2 purchase that improved sleep, and why "eat and run" dinners solved an introver...

Learn how to thrive during the busiest season of the year with simple 5-10 minute wins that actually work! This episode offers a complete game plan, including stress-reduction techniques, boundary scripts, mindset shifts, and daily strategies that keep your health on track through December and beyond— so you can end the year feeling energized, proud, and ready for what's next! Happy holidays! (And...

My client couldn't lose weight despite doing everything right—until she fixed her sleep. In this episode, Kelly Reznikoff walks you through exactly how to implement CBT-i, from your first sleep assessment to the game-changing techniques that help people say "I have my life back." You'll learn the practical steps to break free from insomnia, including relaxation tools, how to handle sleep meds, and...

This research-backed approach to improving sleep is just what you need to regain your energy to thrive. Kick insomnia to the curb and up-level every aspect of your life, all in a few weeks!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Walking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUP Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on T...

Your brain is doing something extraordinary every time you walk—something that makes navigating midlife challenges exponentially easier. This little-known neurological process explains why walking feels like it does more than just physical exercise. The connection to your biggest daily struggles is impossible to ignore.   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness Whi...

Stop blaming yourself for lacking willpower  when it comes to healthy eating—the real issue is missing support systems. Health coach Amanda Clark shares her practical approach to food prep that doesn't require matching containers or three-hour Sunday sessions. Learn how tiny systems like washing grapes immediately or having a designated salad bowl can make healthy choices effortless, plus discover...