We’re joined today by Dora, a listener from Queens, NY, who shares with us her health journey, that’s harrowing at... more

Hunter-gatherers ate dozens of different plants each day! How can we use variety to maximize our health in the modern... more

Don't malign the small stuff: the micro-moments in our lives can make us happier! We'll talk about how we can... more

Today, we explore the concept of prioritizing pursuing important experiences sooner rather than later. Memories are gold, and when we... more

Michelle Shapiro, a registered dietitian specializing in gut issues, anxiety, and weight loss, shares insights from her private practice. Michelle... more

Functional, integrative registered dietitian Michelle Shapiro discusses her journey into the field of dietetics and her approach to health and... more

Are you walking? Hiking? Something in between? And does it matter? We’ll delve into what makes a walk a walk... more

With all the loud voices on social media and in the news headlines, it’s easy to think that health is... more

What's the optimal frequency for walking an hour or more per week? A recent study highlights the significance of... more

Walking for wellness is at the heart of everything today’s guest does! Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths, a walking... more

When we face bone loss, whether that be osteopenia or osteoporosis, we’re rarely told about lifestyle factors that could make... more

Today, Dr. William Li’s back to discuss the MediterAsian way of eating which features powerful foods for weight loss and... more

Dr. William Li is here with us, and he shares insights from his latest book, "Eat to Beat Your Diet."... more

Are you a fan of those diamond grill marks on a steak or marinated tofu? Do you love charred turkey... more

I thought I was pretty active, and then I moved – really moved! More on the learning I got from... more

Alexx Stuart, founder of Low Tox Life, is back to discuss the toxins in our environment that are harming our... more

Today we’ll hear how one woman’s journey to heal her chronic conditions led her to avoiding certain everyday products at... more

Does your morning routine need a shot in the arm? Check out how a 6-year-old boy kicks his mornings off... more

Join us in today's episode as we delve into the powerful morning routines of two remarkable women. Discover the secrets... more

The cold, hard (or soft… serve?) truth on how to follow our health journeys when we’re fed inaccurate information about... more

In a crazy-busy time in my life, I stepped out of the day-to-day, and went on a (healthy) business retreat!... more

When our policy doesn’t protect us, we need to take on more responsibility in our aim to stay healthy. With... more

Somehow, U.S. authorities decided to ignore the scary trends in a comprehensive report, but the *good news* is that we... more

Self-proclaimed "lazy girl" Laura Coleman is back to share with us an exertion-free (and $$ free) way to build our... more

Are you plagued by persistent aches and pains? You came to the right episode because Laura Coleman, a highly experienced... more

Intuitive eating didn’t go too well for me when I first tried it – hear what about the movement resonates... more

We're talking routines, prioritizing ourselves, getting back on track and more with Dr. Stephen Brewer of Canyon Ranch. He’s back... more

Why we need to lose weight, what we need to know about weight gain, and what habits and mindset will... more

Dr. Angela Ryan and I sit down for a conversation about walking through life and all that life deals us.... more

LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness... more

Have you been wondering about functional medicine – what is it and how does it differ from conventional medicine? Dr.... more

We’re jumping into new territory today, with the expert guidance of our guest, Alyce Adams, RN, or The Kegel Queen.... more

Dopamine Nation author Dr. Anna Lembke joins us again, to help us level up our life satisfaction. We talk about... more

Why the glee over being sick? Could never getting sick be problematic? What I’ll do to heal + more in... more

News flash: we’re pretty much all addicted to something, whether we realize it or not! Those little hits of dopamine... more

(Exercise) snacks, anyone?? New research answers exactly how much we need to walk to undo our sedentary lifestyles, and then... more

JJ Virgin, author of four best-selling books centered on improving diet for health, joins us to discuss creating a balanced... more

We’re kicking off a new year with celebrity nutritionist and fitness expert, JJ Virgin! She shares her perspective on health... more

Have you hopped on the walking backwards trend? Find out whether walking backwards might be right for you! We’ll then... more

Three coaches discuss three health books that can change your life! Join our book chat to learn new ideas that... more

In Episodes 152-156, we talk about staying healthy in busy times, as part of our #healthywhilebusy Challenge! This informal challenge... more

In Episodes 152-156, we talk about staying healthy in busy times, as part of our #healthywhilebusy Challenge! This informal challenge... more

In Episodes 152-156, we talk about staying healthy in busy times, as part of our #healthywhilebusy Challenge! This informal challenge... more

In Episodes 152-156, we talk about staying healthy in busy times, as part of our #healthywhilebusy Challenge! This informal challenge... more

In Episodes 152-156, we talk about staying healthy in busy times, as part of our #healthywhilebusy Challenge! This informal challenge... more

What exactly is burnout, and how do we know if we’re suffering or at risk of experiencing it?  Today’s episode... more

When Karli Amonite couldn’t get the food she needed to heal from a chronic illness, she and her husband dug... more

Kitchen tips and tricks abound in the second part of our chat with Michelle Tam, co-founder of Nom Nom Paleo,... more

Nom Nom Paleo’s Michelle Tam is in the house -- and specifically the kitchen -- today! Her infectious warmth, humor... more

Long or short walks? Brisk or slow? Count steps or not? Will walking help me lose weight? How can I... more

Documentary films can be powerfully persuasive, and our guest today helps us understand why, and then gives us a roadmap... more

((BREAKING! Get 10% off the Fit Feet Program*!)) Let’s talk footwear, pain while walking and what to do about it,... more

Good health starts with our feet! Today, we’ll delve into feet, toes, ankles and everything they’re connected to (which is... more

Does obesity drive disease, or vice versa? We talk TOFI (Thin On The Outside/Fat On The Inside), BMI, sugar in... more

Our bodies (and also our minds) were meant to be challenged, and sometimes, in our comfortable society, the challenges aren’t... more

Yep, we dig into why (and how often) my wearable technology is telling me to stretch my legs, and what... more

Maybe forming a group to help support you on your health journey is outside your comfort zone. But maybe it’s... more

Our levels of hunger and satiety are controlled in part by hormones, as are many of our bodies’ systems. What... more

Insulin, cortisol, ghrelin, leptin, estrogen – these are some of the hormones that keep the trains running on schedule. Many... more

We do a deep dive into a new approach to thinking about dinner, since  the change in seasons can up-end... more

Just 2 minutes of walking could have an impact on our health! We’ll dive into some new research that highlighted... more

Walking for fitness and health is finally receiving its proper glory, after being under-recognized for far too long. No other... more

Weight loss isn’t a typical topic here on Wellness While Walking. Perhaps you’ve heard the advice to “eat less, move... more

Sometimes, what’s old is new again, and that’s true with a type of movement we might want to reconsider! Join... more

Should we use a Good/Better/Best continuum to help us make decisions consistent with our health goals? Or is there something... more

Tired? Fatigued? You’re not alone. What can be done? We explore exhaustion with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian today, and I share... more

We’re looking at Naturopathic Medicine today, with the help of Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND. What is a naturopathic doctor, and... more

Sarah Fay and I wrap up our conversation about her mental health misdiagnoses, and what's happened since her book, Pathological:... more

Sarah Fay, author of Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses, shares with us her decades-long struggle with mental health,... more

Kendra Adachi’s bestselling The Lazy Genius Kitchen is a guide to making the kitchen a place of lower stress, zero... more

Kendra Adachi of The Lazy Genius joins us today to share her approach to living well and on our own,... more

Dr. Dana Cohen spills the (decaf) tea on what else keeps us hydrated, and we do a speed round of... more

Dr. Dana Cohen joins us to talk about one misunderstood consideration when we’re trying to feel better and enjoy enhanced... more

The female brain has the potential to be stronger and better in midlife! Whether you’re a woman in midlife or... more

When my travel digestion woes didn’t resolve, I started an elimination diet to see what could be at the root... more

Call it swimming upstream or walking against traffic, but it’s what we need to do if we’re trying to live... more

Dr. Romie joins us today, to talk about her brainSHIFT program, which can help address our too-busy brains. But we... more

Limited Opportunity -- 1:1 One Hour Session With Carolyn (Podcast Input and Health Coaching)  If you're interested in learning more... more

Awe-inspiring gardens set the backdrop for us to talk about functional movement. Our bodies were meant to move quite a... more

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist, the Uncluttered course, and new book, Things That Matter, shares a wise man’s observation that... more

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist joins us to share how minimalism can help us improve our health and live the... more

Please vote for me as host of Wellness While Walking, as part of the Top Mom Podcaster designation from Podcast... more

Associate Certified Coach, Kelly Reznikoff puts positive psychology to work, explaining to us and modeling for us what it means... more

Breakfast on-the-go is one of the many benefits of smoothies, and we’ll dive deep into these popular options – a... more

Breakfast might be the most controversial meal of the day! Truth is, we all break our fasts at some point... more

Scot Huntsberry, retired FBI supervisory special agent, shares today some revelations students had at the FBI’s National Academy when introduced... more

What do you think a new FBI agent who’s just moved his family of 7 to a new state for... more

How can we balance general exercise recommendations with what’s right for us personally? We explore finding our walking sweet spot!... more

Can how we THINK make all the difference in the success we find in making our goals a reality? I’ll... more

Former personal chef to the stars James Barry joins us to talk about cooking, meal planning and the nutrients we’ve... more

Fitness instructor Stephanie Taddei returns to share with us more motivating information! We talk about the importance of maintaining our... more

A healthy “diet” of physical activity can include a lot of different kinds of movement. Fitness instructor Stephanie Taddei shares... more

Protein leverage, fat/weight loss, diet culture and diets, metabolic health and more -- not easy topics, but we have Optimising... more

Diets don’t work, right? We know resolutions to shed excess fat usually backfire. Often, the same is true for folks... more

Though you and I probably aren’t underrating walking as a form of exercise, apparently some do! Here’s why they shouldn’t!... more

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Prizes, insider info, and what’s ahead for 2022! Walk with me to celebrate 100 episodes of Wellness While Walking! **NEW**... more

Full-spectrum happiness is within our reach! Check out some more of the menu of activities and exercises Dr. Scott Glassman... more

A Happier You? Sound good? I think so, too! There’s always room to uplevel our happiness, and Dr. Scott Glassman... more

Sarah Hart-Unger and I continue with our conversation and planning and living intentionally, and she shares wisdom about planning for... more

Planning can help us check the productivity box, but it can also guide us on our journey to live a... more

We’re doing a deep dive into the intersection of movement, nature and mental well-being with walk and talk therapist, Jen... more

Are you trying to wrestle yourself free from a lifetime of clutter? Maybe Swedish Death Cleaning is for you!  We... more

Fresh from my first big trip in years, I go through some of my best strategies for staying healthy while... more

Re-entering society after socially distancing? We talk about how I’m going to approach flying across the country for my first... more

How many steps are associated with a longer, healthier life? 7,000? 10,000? More? Fewer? Do we know the answer? And... more

Can food be addicting? After we tackle that dicey topic, we return to our chat with journalist Abby Ellin, this... more

Quitting Diet Coke™ as your superpower? Never underestimate the power of a quitter! We’ve got journalist, writer and podcaster Abby... more

We delve into the importance of decluttering, beautifying, and simplifying our physical environments – especially our homes – to give... more

It's so easy to get off the path to health and well-being, so I share how I deviated from my... more

Trying to change up a bad habit? As quitting Diet Coke™ hits the headlines, we run through several tips and... more

In this updated popular episode, we make the case for adding another vegetable or two into our diets, and then... more

Yep, this episode is chock full of some of the most practical next steps my clients work on with me... more

The fundamentals of health are on tap today, as I speak with Jason Dowse about the importance and power of... more

How can we increase our odds of making successful health-related behavior changes? Could it be all about the timing? Tune... more

What are the healthiest fats for cooking? Olive oil? Vegetable oil? Lard? The answers might surprise you! We’ll tackle another... more

Hear how Erin started her journey, what keeps her going and how it affects her life, as she nears her... more

We catch up on walking and movement-related articles and studies, so if you’re a walker, there’s more ammunition in your... more