Wishing You Well with Maria Patrick

REBROADCAST of a previously published episode...in Memory of Quincy Jones. Sometimes our ego can get in the way of our success. Today's episode draws inspiration from the recently released documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop" on Netflix which chronicles the making of the charity song & video "We Are the World" back in 1985. We can learn a lot of life lessons from Li...

WISHING YOU WELL WITH MARIA PATRICK -    I am bringing you with me behind the scenes of Hoda Kotb's recent Wellness Weekend. It was called "Making Space with Hoda Kotb" and it was a weekend of inspiring and life changing speakers, beautiful music, powerful meditation and breathing sessions, fabulous yoga and pilates classes, spa treatments and incredibly delicious food. Tune in to h...

This is a REBROADCAST of the podcast episode that I released last year shortly after Matthew Perry's passing. Today is the one year anniversary of the day the world lost this beloved actor and favorite Friend. Matthew is on the minds and in the hearts of many. His family was on The Today Show this morning sharing their grief journey. It is an important reminder to hold our loved ones close an...

SEASON 4, EPISODE 6:  In scary times, it's important to look for the helpers. I learned that from the wonderful Mr. Fred Rogers whose words of wisdom have been a guiding light for many. This week I am bringing you a story from an inspiring woman who helped others. She paid it forward and started a movement. Helping has health benefits, not only for those whom you help but also for the helper....

SEASON 4, EPISODE 5 :  It's Pumpkin Spice Season! Most people fall into one category or another....fan or foe, love it or hate it. There are so many health benefits to adding PUMPKIN into your diet. Tune in today to find out the many ways the fruit can improve your health. RACHAEL RAY'S PASTA WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE RECIPE #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #itsthegreatpumpkin #charliebrown #linus #healt...

SEASON 4, EPISODE 4:  Have you heard of the SASSY COWS? A Sassy Cow is a Happy Cow and apparently a happy cow produces the highest quality milk. One of the reasons the cows are so sassy and happy is that they listen to hours of classical music every day. Tune in to hear the many health benefits of doing the same thing as the Sassy Cows. And if you are ever in South Bend, Indiana, be sure to check...

SEASON 4, EPISODE 3:   You've heard it for years: SOUP'S ON! and SOUP IS GOOD FOOD! Did you hear that the Campbell's Soup Company is dropping the soup? Tune in to hear about that any the reasons why SOUP REALLY IS GOOD FOOD!   My recipe for Apple and Butternut Squash Soup My recipe for Creamy Cauliflower Soup #soupson #soupisgoodfood #souprecipes #creamycauliflowersoup #appleandbutt...

SEASON 4, EPISODE 2 :  This week we are talking about DEAD BUTT SYNDROME which is known in the medical world as as gluteal amnesia or gluteus medius tendinopathy. Tune in to find out what this syndrome is and how you can both prevent it and treat it. #DeadButtSyndrome #GlutealAmnesia #GluteusMediusTendinopathy #SittingIsTheNewSmoking #SitLessMoveMore #GetUpAndMove #TakeBreaks #ExerciseDaily #Seden...

SEASON 4, EPISODE 1 : New Season! New inspiration! This week we are talking about NSV's - Non Scale Victories . This means taking the focus off of the number on our scale and taking notice of the many ways that living a healthier and better life is bringing many victories into our lives.  #nonscalevictories #nsv  #healthyeating #exercise #feelingbetter #lookingbetter #droptheweight #exercise...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 18 : Thanks for tuning in as we get inspiration from someone who recently lost half of his body weight - over 400 pounds! Listen along to hear the sustainable things that helped this person to change not only his weight and appearance, but his entire life. You will be as inspired as I was! #weightloss #healthyeating #droptheweight #UBERdriver #lifechanging #healthysnacks #hydrati...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 17 : Thanks for tuning in as we explore 3 "B's" that have recently been in the news regarding our health and wellbeing - BACON, BREAKS and BUG SPRAY. After listening today, you will leave with a few tidbits on how to live a healthier and longer life. And hopefully you will schedule some much needed time off from work! #bacon #worklifebalance #breaks #bugspray #Whol...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 16 : Let's employ some Olympic Inspiration: FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER! We can take inspiration from the Olympic athletes and set ourselves up with a training plan to get faster, higher and stronger. I break this down in this week's episode. Thank you for tuning in! #SummerOlympics #WellDoneWorkIsHalfPaid #FasterHigherStronger #OlympicAthletes #SnoopDogg #FollowTheDogg #T...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 15: McDonald's has dropped SALADS from their menu. Did you hear the news? They did it for economic reasons and to streamline their menu. I recommend that you stop eating so many salads. It's for a different reason. Tune in to find out.  #TCM #TraditionalChineseMedicine #EatingWithTheSeasons #NoSalads #McDonalds #healthyeating #SeasonalEating #FoodAsMedicine Have an idea...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 14 : Looking at Your Life with Grateful Eyes. This podcast will help you to find an attitude of gratitude and make it part of your every day life. There are many health benefits, both mental and physical, to looking at life with gratitude. I was inspired for today's Podcast by a beloved baseball movie and a very dear friend. Tune in to hear about the AH-HA moment that change...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 13 : How to be a BODY WHISPERER . This podcast will help you to better communicate with your body by both listening (to your body's cravings) and speaking to it (through the foods that you eat). I was inspired by the book GOOD ENERGY by Dr. Casey Means who has devoted her life to helping people find the root cause of disease. TIME STAMPS : Introduction - 00:00; Good Energy b...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 12 : Are you familiar with the beautiful poem "The Summer Day" by Mary Oliver? This podcast episode is dedicated to my dear friend Laurie who passed away last week. She taught me so many lessons about HOW TO LIVE , including how important it is to regularly ask ourselves as Mary Oliver does in her poem, "What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious lif...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 11 : This week is all about BEANS! A great source of fiber and protein with lots of health benefits. Tune in to find out how 1 cup per day can improve your health and help you to live a longer and healthier life. TIME STAMPS : Introduction  - 00:00; Dan Buettner Latest's Recommendation  01:45; Fiber RDA 02:10; Beans and Grains 02:37; Easy Incorporation 05:00; Health Benefits...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 10 : This week's focus is on a common form of Skin Cancer, the ways to detect it and the ways in which we can take precautions and protections from it. Join me as we discuss what Sports, Pizza and Skin Cancer have in common. BARSTOOL SPORTS (VIDEO) REVIEW OF MARISA'S PLACE TIME STAMPS : Introduction  - 00:00; Dave Portnoy (Barstool Sports) 01:10; One Bite Pizza Reviews...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 9 : This week's Wellness Topic  is the health benefits of LEARNING NEW THINGS . I was inspired by the wonderful actress Amy Poehler who is starring in the new movie "Inside Out 2". She plays the character JOY which coincidentally is one of the health benefits of learning new things. Join me to hear the other ways in which learning something new will help to improve...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 8 : Our health topic today is about how dangerous SUGAR is for our health. Tune in to find out how sugar is "killing us softly". I will give you my recommendations for how you can begin to start reducing your daily consumption of sugar. TIME STAMPS : Introduction - 00:00 ; The Not So Sweet Truth About Sugar -  01:13; Mandisa - 01:36; Class 3 Obesity - 02:14; Truths Abou...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 7 : This week's episode comes to you from a Yoga Retreat Center in Western Massachusetts where you can hear the "SOUND OF SILENCE" every morning. This has me exploring the benefits of eating in silence. Do you prefer to chat during your meals? There are health benefits to both. Tune in to find out what they are. #silence #silentmeals #meditation #retreat #unplug #s...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 6 : Today is all about the simple and easy ways in which we can IMPROVE OUR MEMORY . You may already be doing (or eating) some of these things. Listen in to get my recommendations so you won't forget to remember! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction;  01:06 - 2024 UBER Lost & Found Index; 02:53 - Yo Yo Ma's Lost Cello; 5:00 - Things You Can Do To Improve Your Memory; 1...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 5 : Today we are talking about the health benefits of CLIMBING THE STAIRS - inspired by Vanessa Williams' new song "Legs - Keep Dancing". Tune in to hear the many ways choosing to take the stairs will improve your health and help you to live longer. I will tell you how many flights you have to climb each day to get the benefits. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction; ...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 4 : Today's wellness chat is about avoiding the POISONOUS P's and eating the Mediterranean Diet for Longevity which is  right out of Dr. Valter Longo's Book THE LONGEVITY DIET. We'll also chat about Jerry Seinfeld's 3 Poisonous P's which have to do with Parenting.  TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction;   00:45 - Jerry Seinfeld's 3 Poisonous P'...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 3: Have you heard about the ANTI-DIET MOVEMENT? Valerie Bertinelli certainly has and her recently released Cookbook - INDULGE is not only filled with decadent and delicious recipes, but it also comes with a healthy dose of positivity about our relationship with food. Join me today to hear about the importance of self-love, body positivity and improving our relationship with food...