Happy & Healthy with Amy

When it comes to dementia and, specifically, Alzheimer's disease as well as cancer stroke, heart attacks and diabetes insufficient sleep has actually been identified as a key lifestyle factor in determining whether or not you'll develop the disease. Why?  Because when you're sleep deprived, every major system tissue and organ in your body suffers. And in today's episode, I&apos...

If you've experienced the frustration of trying to help someone with a problem, where you know how to fix it, but the person doesn't want to heed your advice, you'll want to watch the video, "It's Not About The Nail." And then you'll want to listen to this episode about empathy, compassion and what to listen for before offering any advice. Free Resources: Take my...

When it comes to stretching, how often do you do it? Is it once a day, once a week, don't believe in stretching? Well, if you suffer from low back pain, if you have trouble sleeping, if you want to improve your golf game or your tennis game, or even running, if you want to avoid plantar fasciitis, as an example, you need to take up stretching, and in today's podcast, I'm going to go...

When you hear lasting weight loss and beyond, what does beyond mean to you? What if we told you it's about creating deep health and the life that you want?  How does that make you feel? If it's something you would love to have, then you're not going to want to miss a single minute of this podcast. We'll be exploring what deep health means and the 5 key things to focus on so tha...

Do you have a busy life filled with lots of responsibilities, pulling you in multiple directions, and yet you feel like you are just kind of going through the motions and trying to get through the day?   Maybe you find yourself thinking, “I so need a new job.”  Or asking, “Why am I here?  Is this really it?” Well, today, we’re going to talk about purpose, and I’ve got Megan Krause here to help me...

Do you avoid weighing yourself?  Think of the scale as a tool of diet culture's oppression?  If you answered "yes," please know that you are giving your power away. So how do you get it back? Seeing the scale as just a tool and the number on the scale as just data. In the episode, we're going to help you do just that. Free Resources: Take my FREE Mini-Course: How To Lose Weight...

Dialect and voice coach, Katherine Beck, joins Amy for a fun and informative conversation about voice coaching. Whether you are a business owner, an executive or influencer, get ready to discover how to utilize your most powerful tool….your voice. With over 20 years of Voice Acting experience and 10 years of voice coaching, Katherine discusses how she can help you discover your authentic voice, sp...

In this episode, Amy shares new insights on the difference between love and approval.  If you have thoughts about what it means to "be thin enough," this is an episode you don't want to miss. She reveals how a key distinction changed the context that made all the difference, and how this resulted in becoming free of others' expectations. Resources and Mentions in The Episode: &...

In this episode, Marian Barnick, Registered Kinesiologist, joins me for an in-depth conversation about the importance of body alignment and what happens to our bodies over time when movement patterns have been affected by past injuries. She has also graciously provided a couple of free resources listed below so you can move better, feel better and perform better. Resources: Experience pain when yo...

In this episode, Matt Martell joins me for another insight-packed conversation about the keys to effective leadership. We take a deep dive into the topic of personal responsibility and its importance, especially in difficult and stressful situations. As a listener of this podcast, Matt also shares what has worked in his own weight loss journey during the pandemic. Resources: Take the FREE Mini-Cou...

In this episode, Cheryl Chavez joins me for a discussion about imposter syndrome - that internal experience that arises when thoughts about whether you're as competent as you believe others perceive you to be. If you are an over-achiever with perfectionist tendencies and you're looking for tips for how to ensure these moments of self-doubt are only temporary, this episode is for you. Res...

In this episode, we're talking about all things sleep.  From how much sleep you want to get to why good sleep matters to what to do when you have trouble sleeping. As one of the Fundamental Five for lasting weight loss, finding a way to get 7-9 hours of quality sleep consistently is a key to creating a healthy and happy life.  For more tips, be sure to follow Amy Lang on Instagram @habitwhisp...

In this episode, Matt Martell, retired police chief and my partner in life, joins me for a lively and insightful conversation about the keys to being politically astute, an essential skill to be an effective leader, as well as two mistakes you want to avoid. Politics are found in any organization - at work, at home, in schools - not just in government, and the ability to navigate and negotiate dif...

Both business and vacation travel can pose challenges when it comes to staying on track with healthy habits.  We're talking about everything from staying hydrated to getting enough sleep to finding time to exercise. Cheryl Chavez joins me for an episode packed with tips and strategies to deal with these.  We also discuss the added stress of changing time zones, which leads to even more relian...

We're talking about the stories we tell ourselves, and when it's time to change the narrative. From negotiating salaries to mentoring to carbs, Cheryl Chavez and I are identifying the rules of the business game and dieting mentality.  Because before we can change the rules, we must first notice and name them.  Only then can we challenge and reframe them to better serve our lives. Resourc...

Cheryl Chavez leads the conversation on Zoom.  Since we think Zoom is here to stay, we share tips on how to combat Zoom fatigue both in the short term and for the long term. W e also discuss when video conferencing is actually the best choice, when to keep the camera on, and when to ditch Zoom even as we continue to work remotely. Resources: Take the FREE Mini-Course: How To Lose Weight For The La...

Cheryl Chavez leads the conversation on working from home, the mistakes to avoid, and what still applies even if you're back in the office. We talk about boundaries and screen time, as well as the one important question you want to ask yourself when looking at your schedule that sets you up for success. Resources: Take the FREE Mini-Course: How To Lose Weight For The Last Time Register for ou...

Cheryl Chavez joins me for another great conversation about how to make the dream of having exercise one of your habits a reality. If you've signed up for a fitness challenge that promises you'll lose X pounds in Y days, we talk about a better way to think about it to set yourself up for success.   Is your fitness tracker prompting you to set a weight loss goal?  We provide ideas you can...

Today Jay Croft and I are talking about the importance of communication, the power of story to move people into action, the most important ingredient and key characters. An experienced reporter and editor, Jay is a consultant and free-lancer in marketing communications for household names like with Coke, CNN, WebMD, MasterCard and others. For those looking to become the local expert on over-50 fit...

Today Cheryl Chavez and I are talking about one of her favorite topics, alcohol - and specifically, red wine.  Like many women, there was a time Cheryl used several glasses of wine to take the edge off of a frustrating and stressful day. If your plans for weight loss include going cold turkey with alcohol, we encourage you to reconsider your strategy.  Instead, try using the same mindset for handl...

Happy New Year!  Today I am so excited to share a fun conversation with my good friend and new co-host, Cheryl Chavez. We talk about her weight loss journey before working we me inside Moxie Club, why she loves pasta, what she learned from my online course Worth The Wait, and her new relationship with carbs. In this episode, Cheryl joins me on the show today to share her weight loss journey and wh...

Do you know what the essential elements are for an effective weight loss program?  Did you know most weight loss programs are missing at least one and diets are actually missing two?  It's why diets don't work for the vast majority. In this episode, we'll be reviewing the four key components of an effective weight loss program - one where you not only lose the weight but keep it off...

For the new year, are you asking yourself, "What should I do?” Is there a competition between the planner and procrastinator in you? Or perhaps you have a health nut and emotional eater battling each other? In this episode, we'll be discussing the three forms of willpower described in "The Willpower Instinct" by Kelly McGonigal, and some of the things you can do so your New Yea...

How is your relationship with food?  Have you deemed certain foods off limits?  Look forward to cheat days?  Feel guilty afterwards? In this episode, I talk about how our relationship with food was created, how it undermines our weight loss efforts and how to heal it for lasting weight loss. Mentioned In This Podcast: Episodes on Setting Goals - Ep 23: Creating Your 90-Day Plan Ep 61: When Your Go...

During the holiday season, it's common for us to spend time with friends and family we only see once a year.  Changes in weight are noticeable and no doubt some people will make comments. Have you wondered if you should compliment someone on significant weight loss?  When you receive them, do you feel good or do you wish the size of your body didn't matter? In this episode, I talk about...