Insight Into Health Podcast

Psychologist Dr. Mary Flett joined me to explore these aspects of emotional health: -The difference between emotional health and mental health -The reality that all humans experience a range of emotions and different levels of intensity -Emotional development begins in infancy -As we get into later childhood, an awareness of “self” starts to emerge, which is influenced by culture, family, social c...

Health is more than a number. Your health starts with exploring what that actually means. Today, I introduce a framework that I often use with my patients and clients to explore the motivators behind desired habit change. You can read more about defining health on your terms here . Before jumping into the nutrition, movement, sleep, and connection interventions that can affect health, I highly rec...

I was joined by my brother, Ben Spencer, who is about to start a physical therapy program this fall. We talk about how he came to understand and appreciate the importance of sleep to improve his health and performance while also managing being a full-time student and new dad. Books on sleep: Why We Sleep , Dr. Matt Walker At Day’s Close: A History of Nighttime , Roger Ekirch Thanks for being here,...

If you came to listen in on a conversation, you’ll have to settle with just me this week. Perhaps you can think of it as a monologue that I put together just for you? Today, I give a little more context about the importance of sleep — how sleep happens and how to set yourself up for the best sleep for you. Resources I mentioned: * Insight into Health Framework * Chronotype Quiz * The first article...

Listen in on my conversation with Dr. Mary Flett, a clinical psychologist with a lot to share about defining good sleep, handling sleep anxiety, and cutting yourself some slack. For more information on sleep “hygiene,” refer to trusted resources like Dr. Matt Walker’s podcast & book and the National Sleep Foundation . Learn more about Dr. Mary at drmaryflett.com - "No matter who is on the other si...

Hi, and welcome to the first episode of the Insight into Health podcast. Listen in on my conversation with Dr. Larry Burchett, where I try to make him laugh, and he’s “not impressed by that.” Are you tired? Dragging? Just... feel bad? Hear what an experienced emergency medicine physician has to say about improving mood and energy levels, coming from a person who has seen it all. Thanks for being h...

Follow Insight into Health to get the latest episodes every Wednesday, as I explore a different area of health and nutrition each month through conversations with colleagues & friends. Coming up: June: Understanding Sleep July: What Does It Mean to Be Healthy, Anyway? August: Demystifying Metabolism September: Women's Health October: The Ins and Outs of Digestive Health Hosted by Allison McKeany,...