Lasting Impact Wellness

Sexuality, emotional connection and intimacy are integral to our well-being. As life moves along, our interests, needs and desires change. Join Dr. Laura Hays for an open, honest conversation with relationship and sexuality expert Courtney Boyer who believes that women can reclaim their power through their sexuality while learning how to infuse passion and creativity into their lives. Courtney is...

Medicine and its delivery to those who need it comes in many forms. Some physicians have learned that no single branch of medicine has a monopoly on all effective modalities and have taken on a more inclusive, integrative approach. One of those pioneers who sought to bridge the gap between traditional allopathic medicine and complimentary modalities is Dr. Russ Greenfield. Dr. Greenfield was one o...

Dr. Elizabeth Seidler is a board-certified dermatologist and Chief of Dermatology for Kaiser Permanente in Georgia. In this episode, we discuss the mechanisms of skin aging, and explore the impact that environmental and lifestyle factors have on our skin health. Join us for this informative and straight-to-the point conversation about the largest organ in the human body! Please, join our community...

Join us for part 2 of our discussion with neurologist Dr. Erik Ensrud as we continue to discuss neurodegenerative disorders and explore the factors that WE can control that may decrease our risk or modify our course if we are indeed diagnosed. Please, join our community https://members.lastingimpactwellness.com/podcast-newsletter-signup As always, questions, comments & topic suggestions welcom...

Progressive decline in our brains and nervous system, more than other types of disease, truly challenges who we are as individual people. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimers, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis and others are among the most feared possibilities we face. Join Dr. Parker Hays for a two part discussion with neurologist Dr. Erik Ensrud to learn about the range of these diseases...

The opioid crisis is affecting every community and many families across the country. Opioid overdose is now the number one killer of Americans under the age of 50. Join Dr. Laura Hays for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Don Stader, Emergency & Addiction Medicine Specialist, to learn more about how opioids are impacting our communities and how we can work together to increase awareness, remo...

At LIW, our goal is to provide you with valuable tools and knowledge that promote sustainable health and well-being. We are thrilled to be including a "Pharma" series where we discuss various medications and therapeutics with a board-certified Pharmacist. In part 1 of this series, we are taking a closer look at the common medications found in our medicine cabinets. These easily accessible remedies...

Sustainability in health and well-being is sometimes difficult to achieve, but the challenge must be met with effort and knowledge. So it goes in major industry. Chris Raymond is the Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise Sustainability at the Boeing Company. Join us as we discuss the parallels and insights gained ranging from sustainability as a concept, prior...

Juliet Kuehnle, founder and owner of Sun Counseling and Wellness and practicing therapist for over a decade, is on a mission to end the stigma around therapy and to normalize and elevate the dialogue around mental health. In this episode, Juliet talks with Laura about her new book "Who You Callin' Crazy: The Journey From Stigma to Therapy". Together, they discuss the importance of making mental he...

How well do you know yourself? How well do understand your triggers and your reactions? How in tune are you with how others see and understand you? Join Dr. Laura Hays in this episode as she discusses the "get it factor" and practical ways in which we all can achieve deeper self-awareness, leading to more meaningful, healthy and fulfilling lives. (10:38) Start questioning your thoughts & belie...

Life and death occupy almost every working day of our lives in emergency medicine. At LIW, we strive to help people optimize the years of life they have and extend the healthy time we have on earth. In this episode, Dr. Parker Hays interviews Jodi Wellman - speaker, leadership coach and facilitator of living lives worth living. She founded Four Thousand Mondays and has a unique and inspiring messa...

Cortisol - the "big kahuna" of the stress response - has many roles. Join Dr. Parker Hays in this episode as he explains the various functions of cortisol in our bodies, its beneficial and potential deleterious effects and discusses how modulation is the key. Questions & topic suggestions always welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimp...

Life is stressful. While acute stress can be useful, even helpful at times, chronic stress can simmer in the background, build up and contribute to a host of health problems. Join Dr. Laura Hays in this episode as she breaks down the internal workings of the stress response and provides you with tools to mitigate its long-term effects. Questions & topic suggestions always welcome at info@lasti...

Join Dr. Parker Hays as he interviews renowned personal trainer and functional fitness expert, Alison Benfeito. Alison has nearly three decades in teaching, coaching and helping people become better functional versions of themselves. Hear her take on how fitness trends have changed and how you can take a more holistic approach to incorporate practical movement into your daily life. Questions &...

Join Dr. Parker Hays in this episode as he discusses the topic of optimal healthspan - what it means, its significance and some strategies to enhance and extend vitality as you age. Questions & topic suggestions always welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpactwellness Visit us at www.lastingimpactwellness.com Original music by EP3

Today's episode provides an introduction to the 6 core elements of well-being that contribute to optimal health and longevity. Join Dr. Laura Hays as she explores these concepts, shows you how to live intentionally & lays the foundation for future LIW episodes. Questions & topic suggestions welcome at info@lastingimpactwellness.com Follow us on Instagram @drs.hays and Facebook @lastingimpa...

In this episode, we share leadership lessons from the frontlines. In the "controlled chaos" of the emergency department, it's important to set the tone, remain calm, read the room and listen intently with all the senses. Join us as we share some real life experiences from the frontlines that will help you stand out as a leader in any field. Questions & topic suggestions welcome at info@lasting...

Hi, welcome to the Lasting Impact Wellness podcast. We're Dr. Laura Hays & Dr. Parker Hays, board-certified emergency physicians and co-founders of Lasting Impact Wellness Group. We invite you to join us as we explore various health and well-being topics, engage with other experts and offer insight on how you can start making small changes today which will have lasting impact for you and those...