Wellness While Walking

Don't wait for a health crisis or an unfortunate diagnosis. Let's take steps now to get on the path to health. It's not about perfection, but it's also about not waiting until we have more time or anything else. Something is always better than nothing, and extra stars for doing that something today! LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking Facebook page Commu...

Recent research found a way to enhance movement that allowed study participants to reduce their levels of cognitive decline, and we talk about how we can incorporate that add-on activity to our own walks or other movement activities we do! And we're back with Judy Benjamin, the 81-year-old walking across America to highlight how we can affect the impact of Alzheimer's disease. Today, she's sharing...

Want to know the lifestyle protocol that reversed Judy Benjamin's Alzheimer's diagnosis and transformed her from a sleep-deprived, mold-exposed humanitarian worker into an 81-year-old powerhouse walking across America? In this revelatory episode, we dive deep into her comprehensive transformation strategy—from optimizing sleep habits and eliminating environmental toxins to overhauling nutrition an...

Does an Alzheimer's diagnosis mean it's all downhill? Well, today's guest has something to say about that commonly-held belief! 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 Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking...

The headlines tell us to eat more carbohydrates in midlife, but should we? Let's dive into the story of carbs and how they fit into our diets. And then we'll figure out how we can eat pasta while we strive for vibrant health!   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 I...

As I spent time with my family at the college graduation of our youngest child, editor extraordinaire Emily Prokop chose an episode that she felt was important to air again – hear from Emily herself why it was the one she landed on! LET'S TALK THE WALK! Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instag...

Try the Japanese 3X3 Interval Walking technique with me today! Today, we've got beeps (of course!) to prompt you to speed up and slow down for five powerful but not too-challenging rounds. Last episode, we talked about the incredible health effects of this interval walking method so today, we'll easily put it into action while we talk about: smarter afternoon snacking, avoiding a grilling danger,...

Want transformation in a 30-minute walk? Coming right up! A Japanese-inspired walking approach that surprised researchers in its efficacy in building aerobic fitness, reducing blood pressure and blood sugar, and elevating mood, all in a way that research participants did more of than asked because they enjoyed it so much! This isn't your latest walking fad – join me to learn how to upgrade your wa...

Is the chaos on your countertops sabotaging your health? Let's explore the deep connections between clutter and health – including brain fog, overeating and increased stress -- by unveiling two transformative approaches to decluttering: the philosophical Swedish Death Cleaning and the practical "Organizing from the Inside Out" method. With insights from fresh research and real-life reflections, th...

What if the $1 billion bankruptcy of America's most iconic weight loss company revealed the exact tools you need—and the pitfalls to avoid—for your own health transformation? This revealing analysis strips away Weight Watchers' outdated approaches to uncover the powerful frameworks that actually drive lasting results, while exposing how the notorious points system created dependency rather than tr...

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...