Wellness While Walking

You loved hearing Dora's journey back to health in Episode 195! Here's a little bonus Dora! You'll hear about her earlier life, which set a foundation she returned to that we can all benefit from considering. And we'll talk a little more about advocating for ourselves and loved ones in the medical care ("sick care"?) system and what the "walking prescription" Dora got from her meant for her. Thank you once again to Dora, for sharing her arduous but inspirational story with us! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! 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 Wellness While Walking on Threads RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DORA – WALKER, OPTIMIST, NUTURER-COOK Dora's Favorite NYC Farmers' Market Dora's Favorite Shelf Stable Ingredients: Chef's flour – fine Organic flour Pasta flour San Marzano tomatoes Dora's favorite online source for authentic Italian specialty foods HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

We're joined today by Dora, a listener from Queens, NY, who shares with us her health journey, that's harrowing at times and inspirational throughout. You'll hear the doctor it took years to find, and his simple prescription for her recovery, and how things have changed for Dora since her health started to deteriorate. She's a font of wisdom, fun, and positivity, and her love of life is infectious! Join me as I chatted with fellow walker, Dora! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! 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 Wellness While Walking on Threads RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DORA – WALKER, OPTIMIST, NUTURER-COOK Dora's Favorite NYC Farmers' Market Dora's Favorite Shelf Stable Ingredients: Chef's flour – fine Organic flour Pasta flour San Marzano tomatoes Dora's favorite online source for authentic Italian specialty foods HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

Hunter-gatherers ate dozens of different plants each day! How can we use variety to maximize our health in the modern day, even while the American Heart Association asks us to limit the variety of what we eat?!? Also, how do you react when you take health-affirming steps? Do you diminish their power or do you celebrate and elevate them? Regardless, we'll talk about how to tweak our small steps mindset for maximum impact! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! 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 Wellness While Walking on THREADS! RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Episode 24: Variety (Good? Bad?) + Dwelling on Our Wins MY FAVORITE WELLNESS TOOL: The One-Minute Gratitude Journal, Brenda Nathan VARIETY: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE BROKEN A Diverse Diet May Not Be The Healthiest One, heart.org 7 Ways Variety Can Help Make Healthy Eating Easier, karencollinsnutrition.com A Big Fat Crisis: The Hidden Forces Behind the Obesity Epidemic --and How We Can End It, Deborah Cohen CELEBRATING, SAVORING AND SHARING WINS, BIG AND SMALL These 8 Simple Rules of Leadership From Jack Welch Are More Important Now Than Ever Before, inc.com What is the Negativity Bias, and How Can It Be Overcome? positivepsychology.com Creating Your Best Life, Caroline Adams Miller WALKING/GRATITUDE How to Walk, Thich Nhat Hanh MY FAVORITE WELLNESS TOOL: The One-Minute Gratitude Journal, Brenda Nathan VARIETY: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE BROKEN A Diverse Diet May Not Be The Healthiest One, heart.org 7 Ways Variety Can Help Make Healthy Eating Easier, karencollinsnutrition.com A Big Fat Crisis: The Hidden Forces Behind the Obesity Epidemic --and How We Can End It, Deborah Cohen CELEBRATING, SAVORING AND SHARING WINS, BIG AND SMALL These 8 Simple Rules of Leadership From Jack Welch Are More Important Now Than Ever Before, inc.com What is the Negativity Bias, and How Can It Be Overcome? positivepsychology.com Creating Your Best Life, Caroline Adams Miller WALKING/GRATITUDE How to Walk, Thich Nhat Hanh HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

Don't malign the small stuff: the micro-moments in our lives can make us happier! We'll talk about how we can incorporate some of them in our walks. And then let's chat about the trend of silent walking, which isn't so new, but is definitely powerful! Two skills to consider to up our life satisfaction today – I hope you're in! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! 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 Wellness While Walking on THREADS! RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Coming soon -- check back at https://wellnesswhilewalking.com/ HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

Today, we explore the concept of prioritizing pursuing important experiences sooner rather than later. Memories are gold, and when we have meaningful experiences, we can mine them for years to come for our well-being! Join us as we figure out how to navigate the delicate balance of living life to the fullest while taking care of our health so we can make the most of every moment! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! 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 Wellness While Walking on Threads RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) AMY SILVERSTEIN Sick Girl, Amy Silverstein My Glory Was I Had Such Friends: A Memoir, Amy Silverstein My Transplanted Heart and I Will Die Soon, nyt.com Obituary: Amy Silverstein, Who Chronicled a Life of Three Hearts, Dies at 59, nyt.com Amy Silverstein on Improving Transplant Medicine on CBS News Sunday Morning, April 2023 (video) Passage/In Memoriam – Amy Silverstein, May 2023 (video) DIE WITH ZERO Die With Zero, Bill Perkins HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

Michelle Shapiro, a registered dietitian specializing in gut issues, anxiety, and weight loss, shares insights from her private practice. Michelle emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to health, which includes lifestyle, supplements, hydration, movement, breath work and more, all centered around creating a sense of safety. We talk elimination diets, orthorexia, body positivity, sleep, mind-body oneness, stress, anxiety, digestion and more, all while urging listeners to embrace a lighthearted approach and prioritize their own well-being. Tune in for this enlightening conversation on health, wellness, and finding balance in our fast-paced lives! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! 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 Wellness While Walking on THREADS! RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) MICHELLE SHAPIRO, RD Website Quiet the Diet Podcast Work with Michelle and Team "Just Start Somewhere" E-book (currently $47 USD) with an 8-Week Nutrition Tips, Mindset Shifts and Workout Plan Michelle on Instagram My favorite recent post of M's on IG (might remind you of our "walking against traffic"!) Michelle on YouTube Michelle on Facebook RELATED RESOURCES The Coddling of the American Mind, Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff Functional Medicine Matrix Example WWW Ep. 121: To Be Healthy, We Must Walk Against Traffic Orthorexia, nationaleatingdisorders.org HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

Functional, integrative registered dietitian Michelle Shapiro discusses her journey into the field of dietetics and her approach to health and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of understanding a person's entire health history and lifestyle when practicing functional medicine nutrition. Michelle highlights the need to identify root causes of health issues and treat them directly, while integrating Eastern and Western medicine practices as an integrative dietitian. The host of the Quiet the Diet Podcast, Michelle also acknowledges the complexities of health and the unique nature of individuals, while questioning whether the pendulum has swung too far in the direction of intuitive eating – and does it all with her trademark humor and warmth! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! 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 Wellness While Walking on THREADS! RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) MICHELLE SHAPIRO, RD Website Quiet the Diet Podcast Work with Michelle and Team "Just Start Somewhere" E-book (currently $47 USD) with an 8-Week Nutrition Tips, Mindset Shifts and Workout Plan Michelle on Instagram My favorite recent post of M's on IG (might remind you of our "walking against traffic"!) Michelle on YouTube Michelle on Facebook HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

Are you walking? Hiking? Something in between? And does it matter? We'll delve into what makes a walk a walk and a hike a hike… well, most of the time. And we'll talk about why it could matter, while celebrating both! This episode was recorded in the Colorado Rockies on a trip with family, where we walked and hiked! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! 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 Wellness While Walking on THREADS! RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Outdoor Industry Adds 14.5 Million Total Participants Since Pandemic Began, outdoorretailer.com How to Train For Hiking, rei.com Walking's "Sister" Activity Might Burn More Calories, cnn.com (NOTE: the calories aspect isn't what's important in this article, in my opinion!) Save Your Knees Hiking Tutorial, nutritiousmovement.com HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

With all the loud voices on social media and in the news headlines, it's easy to think that health is all about ONE thing! We'll hear from Dr. Elizbeth Boham how there are many aspects to health, and the good news is that a little attention goes a long way! Dr. Boham covers everything from the perfect plate to phytonutrients, movement to exercise, and the free and simple-to-implement tool that helped her heal from breast cancer. LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! 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 Wellness While Walking on THREADS! RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Coming Soon! Check Wellness While Walking website for updates! HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

What's the optimal frequency for walking an hour or more per week? A recent study highlights the significance of 8,000 daily steps, though not necessarily on a daily basis. Then, let's delve into the transformative potential of walking as discussed by Laura Conely, the founder of Urban Paths, a walking wellness company. Uncover the varied and numerous benefits of starting a community walking initiative and its far-reaching impact. Stay tuned for listener shout-outs in this jam-packed episode focused on the power of walking to change the world! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! 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 Wellness While Walking on THREADS! RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) WALKING 8000 STEPS – NEW RESEARCH Association of Daily Step Patterns with Mortality in US Adults, JAMAnetwork.com Daily Step Count Could Influence Mortality Risk in US Adults, hcplive.com Walking 8,000 Steps Just 1-2 Days a Week Linked to Significant Health Benefits, medicalnewstoday.com Walking With Friends for Stress Relief Comedy Sketch LAURA CONELY AND URBAN PATHS Website Instagram Facebook Houston Chronicle Article About Laura and Her Work Telescoping Truck Pull Birdie Safety Alarm Broaden and Build Theory of Positive Emotions HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!