Highway to Health Podcast

In this episode, Jeremy has a conversation with Tim Klein of Project Wayfinder about the the framework and language around finding purpose and a meaning-filled existence.  Having worked as a clinical therapist and guidance counsellor, Tim is putting his skills to work as the director of outreach for  Project Wayfinder focused on helping young adults find ways to happier, healthier and more engaged...

Jeremy has a conversation with his colleague Dr. Anne Kelly.  Having worked in pediatrics and traditional care, as well as Public Health and functional medicine, she brings bring her 30+ years and a broad view on why we are seeing more severe health challenges in people of all ages.  She shares insights from her current research interests in genomics, mitochondrial function, and understanding the...

We all know that taking breaks helps to give us perspective, but why don't we do it more often?   In this short, Jeremy talks about why he took a break from the podcast, what he learned from his 6 weeks away, and how it clarify his vision for the podcast in 2020. Support the show

Jeremy has a conversation with Soni Albright, educator and administrator for Waldorf City of Lakes School in Minneapolis.  Having taught for over 2 decades in different locations around the country, she shares what she has learned from her experiences in public, parochial and Waldorf teaching methodologies.  She also explains her belief that choosing the right educational system is about fit for e...

In this episode Jeremy explains the basic framework for how our behaviors become patterned which is most cases create ease in our lives, as well as saving us time and mental energy.  There is, however, a downside to the way our nervous systems become patterned - these are what most of us call bad habits and they can be incredible hard to change. What do we do to change this patterning?  You'll hav...

Jeremy has a conversation with Leah Martinson, director of health coaching at Speakeasy Care.  They discuss this new model in care, imagining themselves as the Starbuck's of wellness-care, being able to talk to a professional confidentially at the moment you are in the midst of crisis at an affordable rate; to be able to come in with your problems and walk out more calm and with a set of skills to...

In this episode, Jeremy explains how the system processes information, and how giving the system space to get caught up in its processes is one of the simplest ways to keep us well.  He also explains why it's important to get organized with white space on your calendar, and shares ideas on how to start implementing this concept today. Support the show

Jeremy has a conversation with Teri Kwant, the director of an innovation and experience design studio within RSP Architects called Dreambox.  Her passion for human-centered design has pushed her into the emerging field of trauma-informed design, giving more thoughtful consideration to the stories of the people who will be frequenting the spaces that she helps to design.   Also, a frequent lecturer...

In this mini-podcast Jeremy explains the function of our parasympathetic nervous system, know in laymen's terms as our rest/digest or feed and breed system.  Because it is this system that often struggles when we are under stress, it is important to understand that the responses are affected greatly by our environment.  And if there is one thing to remember from this episode, it is that this syste...

Jeremy has a conversation with Dr. Bill Manahan, one of the pioneers of holistic medicine.  He's been the co-chair of the Minnesota Holistic Medical Group since 1989 and founded The Wellness Center of Minnesota, now Open Door Health Center, in Mankato MN for the underserved and uninsured.  Bill's shares his story as a physician, from his calling in the 1960's to navigating the transition of the bu...

The first of this new H2H short series hosted by Jeremy Quinby.  In this mini-podcast you'll learn the basic framework of how our autonomic nervous system is organized, why we have a fight or flight response, and examples of how it responds to danger and extremes.  He also gives some simple examples of how extended periods of stress can wreak havoc on this system.  Stay tuned for Part 2 to learn h...

Jeremy has a conversation with Matthew Putman, co founder and CEO of Nanotronics.  Matthew shares the story of the health challenge that influenced the speed of development of his company and its focus on improving experience. They discuss the challenges we face environmentally and in our health systems.  And their backgrounds as musicians serve as process reminders of the ways we experience our r...

Jeremy has a conversation with Cathy Biase, holistic nutritionist, cancer coach, and host of The Health Hub on Radio Maria Canada.  Cathy shares her experience as a cancer patient and survivor, and how it led her to start a new branch of her career.  After seeing the need for support, not just of cancer patients, but their spouses and families she wanted to insure that people were better educated...

Jeremy has a conversation with Thom King, Founder of Stevia Brands Inc. and author of Guy Gone Keto.  King is a self-confessed serial entrepreneur, food science junkie, and  bio-hacker.  In this conversation he shares the story of his hitting a bottom in his personal life a few years ago that led him through a personal transformation, write a book, and develop a line of ketogenic foods to support...

Jeremy has a conversation with  Dr. Glenn Livingston about the psychology of binge-eating.  He explains the process our reptilian brain goes through and why we use food for variety of reasons; physical, social, emotional and survival among them.  Glenn shares not only his personal story of overcoming the demons of his own binge-eating habits, but the work he did as a researcher and marketing consu...

Jeremy has a conversation of with Nancy O'Brien, co founder of Experience Happiness to talk about ways to improve states of well-being.  In it, they discuss research, strategies, and how hospitals, schools and businesses are adopting their framework to create measurable outcomes that are changes lives and organizations.  experiencehappiness.biz Support the show

In this special episode of the podcast, Jeremy retraces his travels around Iceland with his family.  This episode with loaded with storytelling, tips and itinerary - great for anyone who's interested in traveling there, and a great re-visit if you've already been.  Follow Highway to Health on Instagram to see some amazing photos of one of the most scenic places on the planet.   Support the show

April Seifert joins Jeremy for a conversation!  In this episode April shares her story of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as a teenager, how she's managed it, and what it's taught her about wellness care and the value of time.  She also shares the concept behind her latest project Peak Mind - online tools to develop pschological strength - peakmindpsychology.com.  They discuss from a neuro...

In this episode Jeremy has a conversation with Dr. Richard Firshein of the Firshein Center in New York City.  For more than 3 decades Dr. Firshein has been a voice of reason in the medical world, navigating some of the most puzzling health challenges Americans are facing in today, though his private practice, on his radio show, and as a medical contributor for CNN and Fox. In his first ever podcas...

In this conversation, Jeremy has a conversation with Jeannie Larson, Ph. D. about her use of nature, natural spaces and animals as a form of integrative medicine to treat a wide variety of health challenges through her relationship with the Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and through her courses at the University of Minnesota.   Support the show

Jeremy has a conversation with Leili Fatehi and Laura Monn Ginsburg of Apparatus, a public relations group committed to advancing a cleaner environment, a more fair economy, and a just society.  They discuss the work being done to bring about public policy change around the responsible regulation of marijuana for recreational use.  Leili and Laura believe Minnesota is ready to join the growing num...

Jeremy has another conversation with Laurel Van Matre, owner of the Yoga Garden and co founder of Gypset Yoga Retreats.  In this episode they discuss the importance of staying on top of your state of wellness, especially when it seems like there is 'no time'  They discuss self-care methods, and why it is essential to piece together a blueprint for staying well. Support the show

In this episode Jeremy has a conversation with TV producer and writer/columnist Peter Kaminsky. Known for his award winning articles in New York Time, Food & Wine, Outdoor Life, New York Magazine and Field and Stream, Peter's work explores the meaning of life through simple pleasures.  They discuss Peter's early career writing for Mad Magazine, how he got into writing about food and fishing, and t...

Jeremy has a conversation with his good friend, Dr. Aaron Babb.  They discuss Dr. Aaron's role as director of telemedicine and how it's being implemented at his rural Northern California hospital, his use Google glasses with a scribe to stay on top of his notes in 'real time' and the new program he's developing to help get people get free of opioid dependency.   Support the show

Jeremy has another conversation with Dr. Dan Kohen, an internationally-recognized developmental-behavioral pediatrician and expert educator in clinical hypnosis.  He’s taught thousand of physicians through the University of Minnesota since 1978.  Dr. Kohen's work focuses on empowering children and teaching them ‘skills before pills." In this second installment, Jeremy and Dr. Dan discuss the langu...