Inspiring, interesting, and funny news and stories about health and life are delivered to you by Health Coach Carolyn in this walking... more
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
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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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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
Trying to change up a bad habit? As quitting Diet Coke™ hits the headlines, we run through several tips and tricks to... more