Wellness While Walking

Today, we explore the concept of prioritizing pursuing important experiences sooner rather than later. Memories are gold, and when we have meaningful experiences, we can mine them for years to come for our well-being! Join us as we figure out how to navigate the delicate balance of living life to the fullest while taking care of our health so we can make the most of every moment!   LET'S TALK THE...

Michelle Shapiro, a registered dietitian specializing in gut issues, anxiety, and weight loss, shares insights from her private practice. Michelle emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to health, which includes lifestyle, supplements, hydration, movement, breath work and more, all centered around creating a sense of safety. We talk elimination diets, orthorexia, body positivity, sl...

Functional, integrative registered dietitian Michelle Shapiro discusses her journey into the field of dietetics and her approach to health and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of understanding a person's entire health history and lifestyle when practicing functional medicine nutrition. Michelle highlights the need to identify root causes of health issues and treat them directly, while integ...

Are you walking? Hiking? Something in between? And does it matter? We'll delve into what makes a walk a walk and a hike a hike… well, most of the time. And we'll talk about why it could matter, while celebrating both! This episode was recorded in the Colorado Rockies on a trip with family, where we walked and hiked!  LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for su...

With all the loud voices on social media and in the news headlines, it's easy to think that health is all about ONE thing! We'll hear from Dr. Elizbeth Boham how there are many aspects to health, and the good news is that a little attention goes a long way! Dr. Boham covers everything from the perfect plate to phytonutrients, movement to exercise, and the free and simple-to-implement tool that hel...

What's the optimal frequency for walking an hour or more per week? A recent study highlights the significance of 8,000 daily steps, though not necessarily on a daily basis. Then, let's delve into the transformative potential of walking as discussed by Laura Conely, the founder of Urban Paths, a walking wellness company. Uncover the varied and numerous benefits of starting a community walking initi...

Walking for wellness is at the heart of everything today's guest does! Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths, a walking wellness company, joins us today. Laura will share exactly why she believes walking is so powerful, and how we can use walking to improve our own health and well-being. She has a trifecta of requirements for the perfect walk, and she'll share those and more! If you love walking, y...

Today, Dr. William Li's back to discuss the MediterAsian way of eating which features powerful foods for weight loss and health. Dr. Li emphasizes the importance of incorporating metabolism-boosting foods into your diet – he sings the praises of tomatoes, broccoli, bok choy, carrots, beets, onions, garlic, and berries, among others.  Unlike other voices in the food as medicine space, Dr. Li also g...

Dr. William Li is here with us, and he shares insights from his latest book, "Eat to Beat Your Diet." He explores the fascinating world of metabolism, shedding light on new research and actionable steps to leverage its potential. Dr. Li highlights the transformative power of specific foods commonly found in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, which activate the body's fat-fighting abilities. Dr. Li...

Are you a fan of those diamond grill marks on a steak or marinated tofu? Do you love charred turkey sausages or crispy onion rings? You're not alone. If you've read Lessons in Chemistry or have watched Alton Brown, you may have heard of the cooking holy grail – the Maillard Reaction. What's going on there? And what's it doing inside your body? Well, there may be AGEs involved! Plus, we'll have an...

I thought I was pretty active, and then I moved – really moved! More on the learning I got from my hyper-active days, plus we get a private tour on a regenerative farm in Australia! Yes, Rachel Yeo, the dreamer behind Maluridae Farm, joins us today to talk about why the quality of our food matters, what she's doing to address it, and what we can do as well! You'll be inspired by this city girl who...

Alexx Stuart, founder of Low Tox Life, is back to discuss the toxins in our environment that are harming our health, and how to reduce their effects. We talk about moisture in our indoor spaces – the fallout and the fixes, the importance of gradually ditching ultra-processed food for a whole food diet for our own health and the planet's, and the best way to make these changes (hint: there's no one...

Today we'll hear how one woman's journey to heal her chronic conditions led her to avoiding certain everyday products at the urging of a holistic medical professional. Alexx Stuart of Low Tox Life joins us today, to share her story – how she started to feel better after changing up some of her lifestyle practices and then how she started learning even more about the negative health effects of many...

Does your morning routine need a shot in the arm? Check out how a 6-year-old boy kicks his mornings off right, and also how Emily Prokop, the show's editor and my good friend, starts her busy days! Research shows that doing certain things – even for just a few minutes – can help stave off depression in some folks. Whether that's a concern for you or not, we all can benefit from more magnificent da...

Join us in today's episode as we delve into the powerful morning routines of two remarkable women. Discover the secrets behind their unique approaches to nurturing mornings and how these intentional activities set the stage for a day filled with energy, success, happiness, and inner peace. Our wellbeing warriors share how the activities they've chosen start their days off on the best foot, making...

The cold, hard (or soft… serve?) truth on how to follow our health journeys when we're fed inaccurate information about health research. Don't worry – we'll get past this cone-undrum to land on a path to health that doesn't rely on getting the latest study results because this approach is tried and true. Oh, and I'm not screaming for the latest alternative ice cream trend to hit TikTok! Let's dig...

In a crazy-busy time in my life, I stepped out of the day-to-day, and went on a (healthy) business retreat! We built community, worked on our goals and mindsets, and I was revitalized! Fresh from Canyon Ranch, I'm bringing back 3 powerful health tips for you to consider!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Wal...

When our policy doesn't protect us, we need to take on more responsibility in our aim to stay healthy. With the US allowing its youth to fall prey to predatory marketing and selling tactics by a company with a critically damaging product, we're now enduring the need to protect our own kids and future. Luckily, we have Meredith Berkman, a co-founder of Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes, or PAVe,...

Somehow, U.S. authorities decided to ignore the scary trends in a comprehensive report, but the *good news* is that we have the power to fight back and reclaim our health! Our society, culture and current environment sets us up to live increasingly shorter lives and ones filled with more illness. But our small steps are meaningful, and we can do much to change our health trajectories! Let's find o...

Self-proclaimed "lazy girl" Laura Coleman is back to share with us an exertion-free (and $$ free) way to build our abdominal muscles which can help reduce back pain! She'll share tips for a self-massage tool made from household objects -- her video for it went viral recently -- and some other easy ways to combat sitting and walking muscle woes!  LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Ou...

Are you plagued by persistent aches and pains? You came to the right episode because Laura Coleman, a highly experienced virtual and personal trainer, is here to share her insights on tackling pain and regaining your body's full range of motion! With a unique take on how our muscles and joints interact, Laura guides us through her proven techniques, honed over decades of working with clients. Alon...

Intuitive eating didn't go too well for me when I first tried it – hear what about the movement resonates with me now and what I think isn't as helpful. If you've been thinking about embracing its approach, I'll share a tip I think could help you find more success. And then we'll also discuss high impact movement and its pros and cons, and I'll cap off the episode with some "sweet" surprises, incl...

We're talking routines, prioritizing ourselves, getting back on track and more with Dr. Stephen Brewer of Canyon Ranch. He's back to discuss his new book, The Canyon Ranch Guide to Weight Loss, and makes a case for why it might be important for us to lose our excess weight. And we delve into Ozempic – is it the magic solution the ads make it out to be?   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Gro...

Why we need to lose weight, what we need to know about weight gain, and what habits and mindset will help us find success are all on the agenda today, as we welcome the Canyon Ranch Medical Director, Dr. Stephen Brewer to the show! His new book is a guide to everything weight loss, and we get to tap into his knowledge today!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join ...

Dr. Angela Ryan and I sit down for a conversation about walking through life and all that life deals us. Dr. Ryan is a physiatrist, which means she helps people address pain and regain and maintain physical function. She's a very active person, and has been the local leader of Walk With a Doc. Join me as I talk with a doc! Content Advisory: The death of a child is discussed in this episode. LET'S...