Wellness While Walking

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! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) FRILUFTSLIV “What is...

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! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Mindset Shifts: Making our goals, intentions, targets and resolutions more...

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! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Questions to Ponder about Last Year DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of...

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! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Ep. 45: Our Daily Lives: Embracing + Elevating the Ordinary Ep. 49: Walking Daily with Dana and Mary: #walk20in20 Blue Zones, Dan Buettner. Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) -...

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! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Guest Information Gretchen Rubin Information Happier With Gretchen RubinThe Happiness ProjectBetter Than BeforeThe Four...

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! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be...

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! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Where to Find Karen: website InstagramFacebookPinterest DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most...

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! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DIET SODAS AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS Do Sweet Drinks Have Anything to Do With Dementia?Just How Bad is Diet Soda For You?21 Healthy, Low-Sugar Soda Alternatives That Make It Easy to...

Can we shift our mindset around those pesky everyday tasks of life? Or change the way we do them so they are more fun? We might not ever embrace the ordinary daily rituals with the vim and vigor of Carolyn’s dog, Coby, but it’s worth a shot, right? LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) "Approaching Life With a Beginner's Mind," zenhabits.com Whistle (While You Work It) – song to work...

We break down fundamental wellness into categories, and have at them! Your mindset may be shifted as we talk healthy low-hanging fruit! Plus, I have a couple of slots for coaching on my schedule – reach out with any inquiries, or just to chat! LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) A Day to Wellness speakersEmail me at wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com Coaching My website is being...

We chat about some reasons why we might consider cooking a bit more than we do. And then we tackle resilience and relying on our strengths to keep on keeping on! LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) A CASE FOR COOKING CookedCatching FIre: How Cooking Made Us HumanWhy Are Humans Different Than Other Apes? It's the Cooking, StupidFood ExtrusionAmericans Spend an Average of 37 Minutes a...

Counting calories come to mind to many when the conversation turns to health and weight loss. But what are they really? And do we need to focus on them, or is worrying about calories a waste of time and energy? We’ll dig in there, and we’ll also spend a few minutes talking about a new documentary, and its optimistic message. LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) CALORIES 101 Why...

Approaching life with curiosity and a growth mindset is correlated with wellbeing and life satisfaction. Those are the facts, but guest Terri from the Mixing Up Midlife podcast brings those ideas to life! Our conversation touches on departing from our comfort zones and making new friends. Join our chat! LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Mixing Up Midlife podcast website Mixing Up...

Episode 40: The Ins and Outs of Coffee and Health + Health Decision-Making Clarity Is coffee good for us or should we quit drinking it? A mega-meta-analysis shows there could be many health benefits. But how do we know if we should be drinking coffee or not? We also take a look at a decision-making pitfall that we can be alert to, whether we’re navigating COVID or another health issue. LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND...

We cover a lot of ground (he he) in this episode all about java! I've been around the block a few times when it comes to coffee. You'll hear all about the good, the bad, and the unfortunate! LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Coffee Advertising - General Foods International Coffees and Sanka Not the Exact International Coffees CommercialA Print AdThe Joe Montana CommercialJoe...

What’s it like to live with a health coach? Our guest today tells all! Was he fully onboard or an unwitting accomplice? We'll find out today! LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Finding Support -- More Sources in Episode 39 The Supportive Spouse: How to Get the Right Kind of Emotional SupportYou Want to Eat Healthier, But Your Partner Doesn’t. How Do You Navigate That?What To Do...

Are there investments we can make in our health now, especially for those of us who will spend more time indoors soon? We talk about how words – our own and others’ – can affect us, and how we have to be careful not to let them diminish us. Don’t even ask what Marcia Brady has to do with it -- “JUST” listen in! LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Wellness Tools Propane Patio...

Need a snack to get you to stave off hunger until the next meal? What are the right times to snack, and what’s a healthy snack if we’re partaking? We’ll talk specific snack ideas and recipes. We won't bite off more than we can chew, but we'll also talk about Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s latest book, Feel Better in 5, where he talks about “snacks” for body, mind and heart. LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterwebsitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may...

We break Dr. Elizabeth Boham's wisdom into possible next small steps! Not sure about how to attack the inflammation that brings on disease or makes a fight with Covid more challenging? Listen in for doable next steps! LET’S TALK THE WALK! FacebookInstagramTwitterWellness While Walking websitewellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) One-Minute Gratitude Journal, Brenda Nathan Show Summary: How to measure...

Molly Watts and I talk all about walking and the motivation behind my starting this podcast on her show, Live Happier Longer. You can order Molly's Five for Life planner by contacting her at info@fiveforlive.co Each one is $15, and helps you track the important lifestyle components to living happier longer! Check out her podcast, Live Happier Longer, wherever you listen to podasts, and also at www.livehappierlonger.libsyn.com Get the "Your Body on Walking" PDF by Molly Watts...