The Art Of Living with Kathy Smith

Today's topic is so simple that it's often overlooked. It's a breathing technique that can impact your weight, improve your sleep and energy, increase concentration, reduce breathlessness during exercise, heighten athletic performance, and improve  cardiovascular health.  Today's guest, Patrick McKeown, has written 8 books on breathing, including the international best-seller, The Oxygen Advantage...

If you want to turn your walk into a workout, try this 30-minute Pump Up The Pace guided walk. This free audio incorporates brief interval bursts shown to help break through any weight loss plateaus and improve your cardiovascular health.  Make sure to visit www.kathysmith.com/podcast for more.

I know this is a bold question… but what if I asked you if you were satisfied with your sex life? You might think, "That's a little  too personal to be talking about."  Today's guest, Cindy Eckert ,  is at the forefront of a movement to de-stigmatize this discussion, of sexual vitality, specifically as it relates to low libido. Cindy is the creator of Addyi, a little pink pill to treat women with...

Today, we welcome back Dr. Alan Christianson. He's been a guest on the show before, and he's back to discuss his new book, The Metabolism Reset Diet . The book offers a 28-day program which works to heal the core issue behind a slow metabolism —a n overloaded liver.  That's right… the liver! How many times have you thought about your liver... specifically when it comes to weight loss? Most of the...

If you knew there was a technique where you could achieve just about anything you want by learning how to focus on your strengths and what you're good at - instead of trying to correct your weaknesses - would you want to learn that technique? I sure would! That's why I'm so delighted to have Fatima Doman the author of Authentic Strengths on the show today.  Fatima is one of the most influential vo...

Chances are good that you, or someone you know, is dealing with anxiety. One in five Americans over 18, and one in three teenagers 13 to 18, reported having a chronic anxiety disorder during the past year.   Now, everyone worries sometimes. But if you're repeatedly feeling panicky, or anxious, or find yourself avoiding situations because of irrational fears, then you're going to want to listen to...

Throughout the years, we hear about the latest innovations in fitness that claim to change the way we're going to workout forever. Although most of these trends don't really catch on, there is always one that manages to break through and get identified as a game changer. Well, the buzz right now is about "blood flow restriction training." It is one of the newest training tools to hit both the reha...

Growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone! A comfort zone is something you carry with you as you move through life. This comfort zone is very much like an invisible bubble of sorts that surrounds your psyche. And as you go about your day and encounter different circumstances, this bubble constantly expands and constricts depending on your situation.  Having peak performance in life an...

Today's podcast is a 10-minute visualization that I recorded that helps you break old patterns and switch away from negative and limiting ideas and put your energy into more positive outcomes.  These types of visualizations are powerful. I like to start my morning routine with a visualization. Because it helps me focus on what I want to accomplish for the day… and I get so much more done!  Remembe...

CBD is popping up nearly everywhere. It's in oils, lotion, toothpaste, bath bombs, shampoo, and even ice cream. It's definitely moved from the experimental fringes and into the mainstream.  Today, let's dive into how CBD is different than THC - and how hemp is different than marijuana. There's a lot of info in today's episode and, luckily, today's guest is here to sort things out. Naturopathic doc...

Let me ask a question. Do you feel like you're at a point in life where you feel like something has to shift...it could be changing a job, losing weight, moving to a new state, improving or ending a relationship? If you're frustrated or confused about how to take action and get started in that process, then today's show with Julie Weiss is for you. Julie wrote the book, The Miles and Trials Of A M...

Today, we're talking about vitamins. It might have started with chewable Flintstones that your mom gave you as a kid, then in college it was vitamin infused water, and now there is an edgier and somewhat controversial method called vitamin vaping. Although the delivery systems might have changed through the years, this idea of supplementing your diet with vitamins has been something that's been pa...

Aging comes subtly. Sometimes, the changes might feel like joint stiffness in your hip or shoulder, or sometimes the signs are stooping posture, increasing belly fat and loss of muscle mass... those changes are easy to see and feel. Yet other changes are completely hidden. I hear over and over again from my friends and listeners that after their annual bone-density scan, they've been diagnosed wit...

Imagine being able to take cells and use them to cure all kinds of ailments - from diabetes to heart disease to macular degeneration. All across the world, scientists have begun clinical trials to try and do just that, by making use of the incredible power and versatility of stem cells. Today's guest, Dr. Amy Killen , is at the forefront of this movement with her revolutionary work with cosmetic s...

What's the optimal way to eat for good health? That's a topic that seems to be very controversial right now. With all the conflicting information, it can get muddled and confusing, and often times emotional. To help clear up some of the confusion is Dr. Joel Kahn, a cardiologist who has seen first-hand the devastating effects of your diet on your heart and on your health. He's also the founder of...

Back by popular demand, we welcome Drew Manning to the show! If you listened to our last conversation, you know that he went from Fit to Fat to Fit! He actually was in killer shape, then gained 70 pounds in 6 months on purpose, and lost it again in 6 months...just to get a better understanding of the weight loss process. And, he wrote about it in his New York Times best-selling book, Fit2Fat2Fit ....

If you're like most people, you have some complaints about your memory.  Perhaps you walked into a room and forgot why you were there, or you can't think of a name of an acquaintance even though you met her half a dozen times...or you see a movie, and two weeks later you can't remember the title, or parts of the plot.  It can be a very frustrating experience!   With more than 41 million Americans...

The ketogenic diet is the world's fastest growing diet - and with good reason. When practiced correctly, it burns fat, reduces inflammation, fights cancer, balances hormones and gut bacteria, improves neurological diseases, and even increases lifespan. Unfortunately, many people are still confused about several of the key factors that are crucial to the diet's success... and that sets them up for...

My guest today is Dr. Jonathan Greenburg, celebrity dentist and snore expert who, for the past ten years, has focused his practice exclusively on the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. He's the inventor of a simple and effective way to eliminate sleepless nights and the health issues that may result from chronic snoring. Even Shaquille O'Neal, one of the nation's most publicly notorious snorers...

Have you noticed that, as we age, things can take on a different look? I'm not just talking about wrinkles, hair color, and hormones but also energy levels, sleep patterns, joint issues, balance, vision, muscle or memory loss...things we traditionally associate with getting older. You are possibly dealing with one or more of these issues or have witnessed your parents, partner or close friends cop...

You've all heard of H20, and that H stands for HYDROGEN! What, you might be asking, is why is it so important to our health and wellbeing?    It appears to be an element that does a lot of miraculous things... including slowing down the aging process. And, there is a positive connection between therapeutic uses of hydrogen, and  improving our overall well-being.  I KID YOU NOT!  Wait until you hea...

Do you lie awake in bed thinking about your never-ending to-do list and those upcoming deadlines? Or, maybe you keep replaying a conversation where you wish you would have responded differently? Perhaps falling asleep isn't the issue, but STAYING asleep is your achilles heel? Joining me today is Dr. Michael Breus , also known as  "The Sleep Doctor". He is a clinical psychologist with a specialty i...

Does this scenario sound familiar to you: You're looking forward to a romantic evening and possibly some long overdue intimacy. You mention to your significant other that it's date night, you pull out your lacy undies, and you tend to some much needed grooming (like shaving above the knee). But, after dinner and a few glasses of wine you find yourself back home, curled up and drifting off to sleep...

Over the years, I've run into Petra time and time again at fitness conferences. It's easy to spot her from a block away, because she radiates confidence, vitality, and a passion for life. It was only through reading her newest book, The Perfection Detox , that I started to understand her inner struggles with perfectionism, and the destructive impact it had on her life. Her book provides 21 steps t...

Drew Manning went from fit2fat2fit  - which is also the name of his New York Times best-selling book . In 2011, Drew did an experiment where he went from being in incredible shape, then put on 70 pounds in 6 months... on purpose! Then, over the course of another 6 months, he lost it all again. His journey was featured on shows like Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, The View and many more. And, his exp...