Wellness While Walking

We chat with blood sugar expert, Dr. Beverly Yates about the epidemic of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Even if we're far from the threshold of having issues with blood glucose regulation, we have much to learn about what causes blood sugar problems and dysregulation. Our current lifestyles and culture are a true mismatch with our biology, and Dr. Yates breaks down what foundational pillars of...

What might be getting in the way of progress on our health journey? We'll explore some options through the lens of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), on our own and with Dr. Diana Hill. I'll let you in on the results of the voting in Podcast Magazine, and we'll do some shout-outs!    LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While...

Dr. Diana Hill and I talk about how, in our hectic lives, we can so easily get stressed, overwhelmed and disconnected from what is most important for us. Dr. Hill gives us many options for how we can use ACT principles for getting back on track when our thoughts and mental states aren't helpful. By the end of the episode, you'll find there's a next step or two, that you might undertake, that can l...

Julie Michelson and I wrap up our conversation about autoimmunity and chronic illness, and though these conditions can be so debilitating, there's much we can do to feel better – just ask Dr. Terry Wahls! And then we meet a British walker, and get to revel in her pragmatic enthusiasm!   If you want to fill out the Wellness While Walking survey as designed by Carolyn's daughter, Charlotte, please g...

Healing from autoimmune and chronic disease is the subject of my conversation with Julie Michelson. We talk about how Julie approaches making changes with her clients, and she sheds light on how many diagnoses have similar underlying causes. We move to what we can do to take our power back if we have a chronic disease, or how we can examine our lifestyle habits to try to avoid developing one. The...

Let science blow your mind! Walking is so beneficial, and the effects make it from our feet to our brains! Our brains are under attack by our modern lifestyle, so let today's information be a hand behind our backs, propelling us forward! And then a little tweak can help move our self-talk into a safer, more beneficial mode! SPECIAL REQUEST! Wellness While Walking is up for 2 awards! Would you plea...

In honor of Cesar Chavez Day and Farmworkers Awareness Week in the US, we're talking about the state of farming and its implications for farmworkers; for us, our food and our health; and for the planet. We learn from knowledgeable and passionate nutritionist Nimisha Gandhi about how we can make a difference and why it's in our best interest to do so.   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking F...

Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365 joins us today for a lot of conversation about organization, but so much more! She shares her love of learning, her business journey, coming to realizations about weight and health, and her perspective on organizing for health in particular – you don't want to miss this CEO/founder/fireball of information and inspiration!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking...

We introduce Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), and what one user found about her daily mid-afternoon piece of fruit. We talk a bit about food combining and about remaining open-minded (with an embarrassing anecdote about the host's close-minded reaction -- fortunately, it was quite a few years back, and she takes full responsibility for her mindset!) Finally, we talk about mixing up our walks an...

Dr. Steven Gundry's Plant Paradox plan is the subject of the first part of the episode, building off of last week's conversation with Allana Pinkerton about her new lectin-free e-cookbook. We also touch on the importance of getting ourselves on our own list, and then talk about an easy way we can have a positive impact on our planet. LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellne...

We dip our toes in the morass of closed-mindedness and diet dogma, as we talk about the teachings of Dr. Austin Perlmutter once again to wrap up our coverage of his work – for now! And then we dive into the work of Dr. Steven Gundry and lectins: we talk to Allana Pinkerton about her health journey and thriving business focusing on cooking and living lectin-free.   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness Whi...

Want to be healthier, happier and make a bigger difference in the world? Focusing on the brain can help us with those goals and more! There's a disconnect between how our brains were designed and what our lives require of them, but with some fine-tuning, we can get out of our own way – or get unstuck – in order to thrive. Tune in for a roadmap of the way forward to flourishing! LET'S TALK THE WALK...

Our brains aren't functioning properly, and this has a tremendous impact on our day-to-day decisions and lives. Dr. Austin Perlmutter shares with us – in an understandable way – what's going wrong in our brains, and how that leaves us stuck and disconnected. We dive into the book he's co-written with his father, Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Ha...

We tackle some fat fears and falsities, trying to make up for the decades when dietary fats were demonized. Then, do we judge ourselves too harshly, especially as it relates to those with whom we compare our progress and achievements? We'll discuss that mindset and how to shift it for more happiness and wellbeing. And then, we talk about Clubhouse, a new social media app (did you know we needed an...

We talk Alcoholics Anonymous, finding what works best for us on any health journey, and regrouping, reframing, and re-starting. Molly Watts of Breaking the Bottle Legacy joins us again to share her journey, and we can all learn something from this conversation.   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness...

Molly Watts of The Breaking the Bottle Legacy podcast joins us today to talk about alcohol, related health myths, abstinence, Dry January, and other approaches. Molly bravely shares her journey, which started as the child of a parent who struggled with alcohol use disorder and then went on to include her own tumultuous relationship with alcohol. Molly brings positivity, resilience, and hope to a c...

Goals and resolutions are helpful constructs, and today, we deconstruct some of what makes goals more likely to be reached. SMART goals, Big Hairy Audacious goals, and where goals fit with our life's purpose and our habits are all topics on the table today! We also dip our toes into the diet/diet culture/body positivity/healthy habit change/Lizzo-Jillian Michaels dust-up. Lace up and join in!   LE...

Can our Norwegian friends help us shift our mindset about spending more time outdoors, no matter the weather? How can we enjoy nature more, on our own terms? What are some baby steps we can take if we're just starting this journey? Join my conversation with author Oliver Luke Delorie as we explore Friluftsliv !   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on I...

Goals, intentions, targets or resolutions? No matter -- these mindset and action shifts will help make all of them more attainable! Also, we cover the relationship between sleep and diet, as we talk about how there are so many components of health and wellbeing.   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellnes...

In this PreAmble episode, where I catch you briefly before you walk or otherwise do your thing, I urge one last look back at 2020 as we turn toward the future. Happy new year to you! See you in 2021!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information we...

Looking backward to see where we've been, we focus on 2020 and the first year of the Wellness While Walking podcast, before turning our sights on the promising road ahead!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com...

Join a fun chat with two listeners who've walked EVERY DAY in 2020! How did they do it? Why did they do it? What can we learn about their efforts, practices, and the benefits they've derived from their daily outings?   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and oth...

Cooking during COVID makes us more flexible cooks, and we benefit from home-cooked meals to support our health. We dish on strategies for stress-free meals, and Karen shares her tips for shopping for veggies. I talk about my family's favorite 2020 DIY go-to dinner -- you'll walk away from this episode inspired to plan and prep your next delicious, doable meal!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While...

Are you overwhelmed by cooking? So many of us are. My guest today helps us break down the kitchen overwhelm with some very doable strategies for making cooking more manageable, and tastier as well! Let's dig in with Karen from Healthy Gluten-Free Family! LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Wa...

Should I quit drinking diet soda? And if so, how??? What gets Carolyn up in the morning, and the power of our gratitude practice, especially for health care workers.  LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com   RESO...