Health Raisers

This week, I am honored to share Vivian Shimoyama's health journey. This remarkable woman is a true inspiration. Vivian Shimoyama is a dynamic leader recognized for her expertise in driving strategic visions and organizational growth. As CEO of Shimoyama Enterprise, she accelerates business growth and economic equity. Her clients include prominent organizations such as IBM, Fortune Magazine, and t...

What does it mean to be a healthy woman? What catalyst made her decide to start prioritizing her needs? What does being part of a healthy community mean? My guest, Jessica Zou, answers these questions on the latest episode. Jessica Zou is the brand strategist at Jessica Zou Consulting and States of Matter. Her work is to help businesses create their brands and culture to serve peopl...

When my mom was recovering from cancer therapy, we started to take a gentle yoga class together. We deepened our bond at a really critical time in our lives. Like us, this magical mother-and-daughter duo has supported and deepened their bond in class. Hear about why they chose NPK Health Integration, Nadine, and our community in this special podcast episode. Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly...

Have you ever experienced the joy of cycling with a group of like-minded people on a scenic trail? It's an incredible feeling of camaraderie and adventure that you won't forget. As a team, you work together to ensure everyone's safety, and you always have each other's back. I'm thrilled to introduce our special guest this week, Kira Higgs. Kira is a multi-talented strategist, consultant, author, p...

Balancing the happiness of those around us with our own well-being can be challenging. Our mental and physical health should always be our top priority, even if it means adjusting our relationships. It's a balancing act to take care of ourselves while also considering the needs of others. How do we ensure that we are maintaining this balance? My guest, Emily Clay, and I talk about that and much mo...

Marge was experiencing challenges with her balance and flexibility. She found yoga intimidating; she wasn't a pretzel! She asked her daughter-in-law, one of Nadine's best friends for a recommendation. And all of these years later, Marge is a balanced, more flexible, and confident yogi! This is a special podcast episode where Marge shares her journey to yoga and why she won't let Nadine stop teachi...

Ladies, thank you for taking this journey with me! Ready to stop treating our bodies like battlefields. Over the next seven days, we reviewed simple steps to be: Socially (Have fun!) Emotionally (Acknowledge your emotions!) Mentally (Find fulfillment in your work!) Physically (Find joy in exercise!) Intellectually (Be curious!) Spiritually (Believe!) Healthy women. No diets. No fads. No trends. No...

Ladies, where is your church? Let's talk about how to be a more spiritually healthy woman, one step at a time. You have one life to live. Don't waste a second. Fill out the free health questionnaire here to get an idea of how healthy you are socially, emotionally, mentally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually. Original podcast music by Nadine Kelly and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell. Spo...

Ladies, when was the last time you were curious enough to try something new? Let's talk about how to be a more intellectually healthy woman, one step at a time. You have one life to live. Don't waste a second. Fill out the free health questionnaire here to get an idea of how healthy you are socially, emotionally, mentally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually. Original podcast music by Nadi...

Ladies, aren't you tired of exercise feeling like a grind? Is your treadmill a clothes hanger? Is your gym membership just a recurring credit card payment? Let's talk about how to be a more physically healthy woman, one step at a time. You have one life to live. Don't waste a second. Fill out the free health questionnaire here to get an idea of how healthy you are socially, emotionally, mentally,...

Ladies, are you tired of hating your job? Let's talk about how to be a more mentally healthy woman, one step at a time. You have one life to live. Don't waste a second. Fill out the free health questionnaire here to get an idea of how healthy you are socially, emotionally, mentally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually. Original podcast music by Nadine Kelly and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim B...

Ladies, are you struggling with emotional eating because you're too polite or people-pleasing? Having trouble acknowledging your emotions? Let's talk about how to be a more emotionally healthy woman, one step at a time. You have one life to live. Don't waste a second. Fill out the free health questionnaire here to get an idea of how healthy you are socially, emotionally, mentally, physically, inte...

Ladies, when was the last time you had fun? Stop treating your body like a battlefield. Let's talk about how to be a more socially healthy woman, one step at a time. You have one life to live. Don't waste a second. Fill out the free health questionnaire here to get an idea of how healthy you are socially, emotionally, mentally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually. Original podcast music by...

Ladies, aren't you sick and tired of all the confusing health information out there? Ready to stop treating our bodies like battlefields? Over the next seven days, we will take simple steps to be: Socially, Emotionally, Mentally, Physically, Intellectually, Spiritually Healthy women. Day 7 is a very important bonus! No diets. No fads. No trends. No competition. Just sustainable and actionable step...

Welcome to my virtual living room, Wise Women! Today, my guest is gerontologist, transition transformation & life design coach, and Pilates teacher to adults over 60, Dallas Fuentes. Right off the bat, Dallas says that a healthy woman "looks like self-love and not feeling guilty of putting self first." Dallas has much more sage advice for Wise Women of all ages in this episode! Original Podcas...

Welcome to my virtual living room, Wise Women!  Have you wondered what Community means? What is Health? What is a Healthy Community? The nerd in me couldn't stop thinking about sitting down with this group of remarkable humans and diving into a juicy conversation! My guests are Personal Performance Coach Orlando Bishop, Dr. Marcia Mikulak (Anthropologist, Researcher, Analyst, Musician, &...

Sandra was worried about her sister Bobbie's stress level due to caring for her husband. Sandra had finally found a yoga class that worked for her. She invited her sister to try it for herself. After trying chair yoga for a year, Bobbie started taking yoga on the mat with Sandra. Now they get to practice from the comfort of their homes, in two states, together, every week. Original Podcast Music b...

Welcome to my virtual living room, Wise Women! Today, my guest is Alison Coates; our conversation is based on the assertion that health is not the absence of disease. In 2018, after a varied career in local government, IT, and the voluntary sector, combined with raising two children as a single parent, Alison gave herself permission to let go of all that defined her. She sold the family home and b...

Welcome to my virtual living room, Wise Women! Today, my guest is Sam Schuffenecker. Sam is a competitive amateur golfer, former collegiate ice hockey player, podcaster, and public health professional. Sam is the host of Life's Tee Time podcast, centered on the relationships she's built while returning to competitive golf in her 30s, including two consecutive U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship...

Thalia Bishop, a licensed clinical psychologist needed change. She was tired of feeling stuck in a whirlwind of judgment and confusion regarding her health. So she trusted Dr. Nadine of NPK Health Integration to be her health coach. And now, she is calmer and more focused on doing what she can with what she has every day to be holistically healthy. This episode is also available on YouTube . Music...

Welcome to my virtual living room, Wise Women! Today, my guest is Jo Hunter. Jo Hunter is the Co-Founder and CEO of 64 Million Artists. 64 Million Artists believe that everyone is creative and that when we are creative, we can make positive changes in our lives and the world around us. They aim to work collectively to catalyze the creativity of everyone in the UK.  She was formally Head of St...

This is our inaugural episode for 2023! It's a very special year. I am changing the focus of the podcast this year to be one from principles of health, beyond only the physical and beyond the mind-body-spirit paradigm. We are more than our dress sizes. We are more than our caloric intake. Let's stop treating our bodies as battlefields! I will interview individual women abo...

Welcome to our fourth of four episodes of the 2022 Spiritual Health series, focusing on altruism. It's our final episode of the year! My guest is Linda K. Strohl, who received her education in Chicago and on the East Coast. She moved to Los Angeles after college. After spending 15 years in financial services as a stockbroker and financial planner, she managed the business affairs for entertainment...

Welcome to our third of four episodes of the 2022 Spiritual Health series, focusing on altruism. My guest is Andromeda Turre, who studied at The Boston Conservatory and the Berklee College of Music. Raised in a family of Jazz musicians, she learned from such legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, and Wynton Marsalis. She spent two years in Japan as “Queen of the Blues” at Tokyo Disney, starre...

Welcome to our second of four episodes of the 2022 Spiritual Health series, focusing on altruism. My guest is Robbie Swale, a leadership coach, author, and podcaster whose work focuses on creativity, leading with honor, and the craft of coaching. Alongside his direct client work, he has run coaching, training, and facilitation for organizations including Moonpig, the Royal Opera House, Deutsche Ba...