Living Well with Robin Stoloff

We could have the perfect nutrition plan, detailed workout program, and the best of intentions, but guess what?  We need to actually DO IT, for it to work.   It is not a lack of information, but a lack of the right mindset, according to Nicole Simonin, weight-loss expert and owner of Shape It Up With Nicole - "helping women over 40 lose weight for the last time." Nicole talks about the psychology...

Since the pandemic began, there has been a surge in depression, anxiety, loneliness, and substance use.  This is not surprising when we consider the tremendous challenges associated with the COVID-19.  It affected people who were already struggling before the pandemic as well as others who developed mental health issues. In this frank conversation, I talk with Jaime Angelini, Statewide Director of...

Sleep and nutrition are two important aspects of a healthy life and they are closely linked to each other.  What and when we eat affects our sleep, and the amount and quality of our sleep affects our hunger hormones and other aspects of our nutrition.  Sleeping well can help to control your cravings and maintain a healthy weight. Some foods and minerals can make you feel sleepier and others may in...

When Isabelle Mosca's son, Kyle, was diagnosed with autism at the age of one and a half, there were not many support options for families of kids with special needs, so she decided to start her own support group called Faces 4 Autism .  Kyle is now 22 and Faces 4 Autism has grown from a grassroots effort to a thriving non-profit that supports children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum.  Fa...

Check out the video of this episode here. Does this sound familiar?  You set a fitness goal, you are determined to stay with it.  You start your plan and hit it hard and then you miss a workout, and then another, and finally, you just quit.  What is it that keeps some people going back? What is the secret ingredient to staying consistent with your workout?  In this episode, I have some laughs and...

What does it take to run a vaccine mega site?  How do you go from critical care nurse to President and CEO?  Just a few of the many questions I asked Lori Herndon, President and CEO of AtlantiCare. Only 13% of all healthcare system CEOs are women and Lori is opening doors for women in business for years to come.  We had a candid conversation about raising kids and juggling work, running a hospital...

What a cool program this is! I am just in awe at the amazing work these dedicated people are doing at Surfside Structured Sober Living where their motto is "rebuild, rediscover, recover." Alyssa Fountain, Director of Growth & Engagement, and her husband met while in a recovery program themselves and decided to open their own program in Ventnor, New Jersey, just steps from the beach and bay.  This...

I got a gut feeling.  He's got guts. I felt it in my gut. We talk about our gut a lot but we don't always think about it as it relates to our health. In recent years, scientists have discovered that the gastrointestinal system has an even bigger, more complex job than previously appreciated. It’s been linked to numerous aspects of health such as immunity,  emotional stress, diabetes, cancer, and c...

Video of this podcast - https://youtu.be/aO4SGKwWX3k Fitness is more than just looking good, it is a lifestyle that affects everything we do. Over the years, the fitness industry has exploded emphasizing nutrition, active aging, and healthy living.  If you are interested in entering the industry or want to learn more about health, you have come to the right place. SCW Fitness Education is a leader...

A codependent relationship is a dysfunctional relationship where one person takes care of the other person who tends to take advantage of the situation.  Codependent relationships are extremely common among people with substance abuse issues. Social worker and therapist Alison Maxfield discusses how to recognize the signs of codependency, what to do if you are in a co-dependent relationship, and h...

Sabrina Wang overcame two battles with blood cancer in her early twenties. As a result of her cancer treatments, she now lives with a rare and irreversible lung condition. Not one to let these health challenges stop her, she continues to live life to the fullest as a health and personal development blogger.  In her blog “The Budding Optimist” she shares tips, stories, and ideas that inspire people...

----more---- There has been so much attention focused on the pandemic, and rightly so, but there is another epidemic that is plaguing our country - smoking and now vaping.  I had an insightful conversation with the Associate Vice President of the American Lung Association , Michael Seilback, about their new report on New Jersey's effort to reduce smoking and vaping. We also talk about the surge in...

I have known Giselle Toner for many years and she continues to amaze me, not just in her physical abilities in yoga, but also in her beautiful spirit and how she lives her life. Every time I take to her, I think to myself, why aren't we all doing yoga? You can reach her at http://www.eternity-yoga.com/. Giselle has over 30 years of experience teaching women and men how to increase their energies,...

Now more than ever, we need ways to stay inspired and keep moving forward. In his new book, The Self Help Book: 6 Practical Ways to Never Stop Growing, author and coach Jared Graybeal outlines six practical ways to live a life of constant growth while avoiding stagnation or burnout. Those ways are–confidence, competence, clarity, character, connections, and commitment. The insightful guide is fill...

Coping with a substance use disorder is challenging enough.  The social isolation, financial challenges, and added stress of this pandemic have made it even more difficult. Recovery Centers of America offers innovative inpatient and outpatient programs to help people battling addiction. Recovery Centers of America provides a support system, education, and the tools needed to end the battle with ad...

It is not always easy to navigate everything life throws at you. Sometimes, we need a little help. Author, speaker, and Certified Transformational Life Coach, Susan De Lorenzo, specializes in helping those recovering from setbacks such as cancer, divorce, and job loss – a.k.a. “gifts in disguise,” using proven techniques for success. After more than 20 years in the financial industry, Susan answer...

My husband and I actually met in a gym. A practicing attorney and former gym owner, he started training with weights at age 13, and now, at age 60, he is still at it. He shares his passion for fitness and health and the secret to staying consistent. To see this podcast and check out some of our exercises, check it out here on my YouTube channel "Living Well with Robin Stoloff."  

Typical challenges like grades, friends, dating, not fitting in, worrying about what people think, and peer pressure make it hard enough. Today’s teens have the added pressure and stress of trying to manage the  24/7 barrage of social media and societal expectations. Add to that online learning and a global pandemic, and life for teens is more challenging than ever. A former teacher, author,  and...

Finally, we have started vaccinations for COVID-19! There is light at the end of the tunnel, although we are not sure how long that tunnel is. AtlantiCare Epidemiologist Manish Trivedi, MD joins me to discuss his experience with getting the vaccine, how it actually works in our body, and when it will be available to all of us. We are all hopeful this is the beginning of the end of this pandemic th...

The last thing we need right now is to have to make a trip to the ER because of something we ate. As we prepare our holiday meals, it is crucial to prevent food poisoning. Each year in the U.S. 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths can be traced to foodborne pathogens. The Partnership for Food Safety Education provides educational resources and tools. Shelley Feist expla...

As the escalating price of health insurance continues to stress corporate and household budgets, employers are turning to wellness programs as a way to help bring them under control.  Now more than ever it is crucial for all of us to do what we can to stay healthy.  Beryl Krinsky is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and CEO and founder of the B.Komplete  Corporate Wellness Program .  Her team ha...

So many people are feeling stressed, worried, and even depressed during this difficult time. People are struggling with financial worries, health concerns, school, work, and a variety of other issues.  If you or someone you know is one of them, NJ Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling is a special support program now available through a New Jersey grant that provides live online group support, indivi...

If you or someone you love has been affected by cancer,  it can be even more challenging during this uncertain time. Gilda's Club South Jersey now offers all of its support groups and educational workshops online, making it easier for everyone to participate.  Samantha Kurtz-Seif is the Program Manager at Gilda's Club. She talks about how their members have adjusted to this new virtual world and h...

The holidays will certainly be different this year due to the pandemic. Many of us will be celebrating at home with fewer people around the dinner table. For me, it will be the first time I am preparing Thanksgiving dinner for my immediate family only. I would like to make healthier versions of some of our traditional holiday favorites. Courtney McCormick is a Registered Dietitian and Manager, Cli...

This will be a holiday season like no other. To protect ourselves and our family, many of us will not be traveling or getting together with the people we love. Plus, worry about the pandemic, our health, and finances are creating anxiety on a whole new level. Many people are having difficulty handling it all. Licensed professional counselor, and Director of Integrated Care at AtlantiCare Behaviora...