

Wellness While Walking
Carolyn Cohen
Welcome! Each episode of Wellness While Walking addresses the real health concerns you're facing:
• metabolism shifts and blood sugar spikes/weight gain
• establishing sustainable habits despite crazy-busy schedules
• adapting movement regimens (featuring walking!*) to work for you… in a fun way!
• implementing doable nutrition approaches that work with your midlife body and life
Hi, I'm Carolyn, a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach of almost 20 years.
I was a health-rejectionist! I didn't think it mattered what our lifestyles were like – I even doubled down on this approach, working in the ultra-processed foods industry for a decade (and gained a lot of weight and was fatigued all the time, but I didn't connect the dots!) But then I got very sick. And my young children did, too. I started to open up to the idea that what we ate, how (if!) we moved, how we slept and more – how it did matter! I "walked back" my chronic disease diagnoses and my kids healed.
After over a decade of health coaching people in their midlife years, I also noticed another trend – that of extremes! Folks rejected things like walking and eating largely whole foods for their more intense counterparts, like running and "eating clean." I knew that I needed to fight this, because there are lots of health-conferring points in between on the spectrum, and I'm all about capitalizing on the low hanging fruit by taking small steps that we'll actually do and enjoy!
I do think we need to fight societal norms that leave us unhealthy – we call that "walking against traffic" – but this can be a moderate, doable, fun and effective path! Getting this word out to the wider audience beyond my clientele led me to introduce the Wellness While Walking Podcast in January of 2020, and we've been going strong since!
I hope you'll join me, Health Coach Carolyn, for Wellness While Walking—your 30-minute movement companion that delivers research-backed strategies for weight management, metabolic health, healing chronic conditions and extending your healthspan in a motivating, compassionate format!
Whether you're seeking accountability for consistent action, clarity on conflicting health advice, or gentle guidance for aging vibrantly, Wellness While Walking meets you where you are with understanding and actionable solutions.
By the end of each episode, you'll feel physically energized, mentally renewed, and equipped with clear next steps—having moved, learned, laughed, and found the motivation to take the next meaningful step on your health journey! (*Did I mention that we play a beep halfway through so you know when to turn around if you're walking while listening?!)
Today is a terrific day to start so press "Follow" and then "Play," and let's do this, together!
• metabolism shifts and blood sugar spikes/weight gain
• establishing sustainable habits despite crazy-busy schedules
• adapting movement regimens (featuring walking!*) to work for you… in a fun way!
• implementing doable nutrition approaches that work with your midlife body and life
Hi, I'm Carolyn, a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach of almost 20 years.
I was a health-rejectionist! I didn't think it mattered what our lifestyles were like – I even doubled down on this approach, working in the ultra-processed foods industry for a decade (and gained a lot of weight and was fatigued all the time, but I didn't connect the dots!) But then I got very sick. And my young children did, too. I started to open up to the idea that what we ate, how (if!) we moved, how we slept and more – how it did matter! I "walked back" my chronic disease diagnoses and my kids healed.
After over a decade of health coaching people in their midlife years, I also noticed another trend – that of extremes! Folks rejected things like walking and eating largely whole foods for their more intense counterparts, like running and "eating clean." I knew that I needed to fight this, because there are lots of health-conferring points in between on the spectrum, and I'm all about capitalizing on the low hanging fruit by taking small steps that we'll actually do and enjoy!
I do think we need to fight societal norms that leave us unhealthy – we call that "walking against traffic" – but this can be a moderate, doable, fun and effective path! Getting this word out to the wider audience beyond my clientele led me to introduce the Wellness While Walking Podcast in January of 2020, and we've been going strong since!
I hope you'll join me, Health Coach Carolyn, for Wellness While Walking—your 30-minute movement companion that delivers research-backed strategies for weight management, metabolic health, healing chronic conditions and extending your healthspan in a motivating, compassionate format!
Whether you're seeking accountability for consistent action, clarity on conflicting health advice, or gentle guidance for aging vibrantly, Wellness While Walking meets you where you are with understanding and actionable solutions.
By the end of each episode, you'll feel physically energized, mentally renewed, and equipped with clear next steps—having moved, learned, laughed, and found the motivation to take the next meaningful step on your health journey! (*Did I mention that we play a beep halfway through so you know when to turn around if you're walking while listening?!)
Today is a terrific day to start so press "Follow" and then "Play," and let's do this, together!
Episodes
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Jul 19, 2023 • 37min
186. The Magic of Walking: Changing Lives and Building Communities with Laura Conely of Urban Paths
Walking for wellness is at the heart of everything today's guest does! Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths, a walking wellness company, joins us today. Laura will share exactly why she believes walking is so powerful, and how we can use walking to improve our own health and well-being. She has a trifecta of requirements for the perfect walk, and she'll share those and more! If you love walking, you'll love hearing from Laura! 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) LAURA CONELY AND URBAN PATHS Website Instagram Facebook Houston Chronicle Article About Laura and Her Work 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"!

Jul 5, 2023 • 51min
184. Mediterranean + Asian = #MediterAsian: Dr. William Li's Food as Medicine Approach to Healthy and Joyful Living
Today, Dr. William Li's back to discuss the MediterAsian way of eating which features powerful foods for weight loss and health. Dr. Li emphasizes the importance of incorporating metabolism-boosting foods into your diet – he sings the praises of tomatoes, broccoli, bok choy, carrots, beets, onions, garlic, and berries, among others. Unlike other voices in the food as medicine space, Dr. Li also gives many foods found in the middle of most every supermarket their due. Some of the hidden treasures we shouldn't overlook are beans, capers, chilis, dried mushrooms and the surprise heavy-hitter: apple cider vinegar. We also talk white fat and brown fat, and more from his latest book, Eat to Beat Your Diet! Dr. William Li is in the house – don't miss it! 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 RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DR. WILLIAM LI AND HOW TO USE THE LATEST INFORMATION ON METABOLISM AND EAT TO BEAT YOUR DIET Eat to Beat Your Diet, Dr. William Li Eat to Beat Disease, Dr. William Li Dr. William Li on Instagram Dr. William Li on YouTube Website for Courses, Newsletter sign-up and More Newsletter page Weight Loss Really Is Harder for Women in Midlife, wsj.com Your Next Medical Treatment Could Be a Healthier Diet, wsj.com Loving Your Food is (Surprise!) Good for You, washingtonpost.com Daily Energy Expenditure Through the Human Life Course, Pontzer et all, science.org Metabolism Changes with Age, Just Not When You Think, duke.edu 37 Turmeric Recipes for Vegetables, Meats and More, bonappetit.com Mind Over Milkshake: How Your Thoughts Fool Your Stomach, npr.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"!

Jun 28, 2023 • 40min
183. Cracking the Metabolism Code: Dr. William Li on Small Steps to Burn Fat and Heal Our Metabolism
Dr. William Li is here with us, and he shares insights from his latest book, "Eat to Beat Your Diet." He explores the fascinating world of metabolism, shedding light on new research and actionable steps to leverage its potential. Dr. Li highlights the transformative power of specific foods commonly found in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, which activate the body's fat-fighting abilities. Dr. Li also advocates for intermittent fasting to optimize fat metabolism, presenting an approachable method for those of us who don't care to restrict our eating times too long. There are gems galore today! 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 RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DR. WILLIAM LI AND HOW TO USE THE LATEST INFORMATION ON METABOLISM AND EAT TO BEAT YOUR DIET Eat to Beat Your Diet, Dr. William Li Eat to Beat Disease, Dr. William Li Dr. William Li on Instagram Dr. William Li on YouTube Website for Courses, Newsletter sign-up and More Newsletter page Weight Loss Really Is Harder for Women in Midlife, wsj.com Your Next Medical Treatment Could Be a Healthier Diet, wsj.com Loving Your Food is (Surprise!) Good for You, washingtonpost.com Daily Energy Expenditure Through the Human Life Course, Pontzer et all, science.org Metabolism Changes with Age, Just Not When You Think, duke.edu 37 Turmeric Recipes for Vegetables, Meats and More, bonappetit.com Mind Over Milkshake: How Your Thoughts Fool Your Stomach, npr.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"!

Jun 21, 2023 • 42min
182. Are AGEs An Inflammation Overload That's Aging You Faster? Plus, Inflammation 101 with Dr. Elizabeth Boham
Are you a fan of those diamond grill marks on a steak or marinated tofu? Do you love charred turkey sausages or crispy onion rings? You're not alone. If you've read Lessons in Chemistry or have watched Alton Brown, you may have heard of the cooking holy grail – the Maillard Reaction. What's going on there? And what's it doing inside your body? Well, there may be AGEs involved! Plus, we'll have an encore release of Dr. Elizabeth Boham teaching us the basics of inflammation – what it is and how to address it. 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 RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) AGEs, AGING, THE MAILLARD REACTION, GRILLING AND MORE Advanced Glycation End Products and Risks for Chronic Diseases: Intervening Through Lifestyle Modification, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov KetoFlex 12/3 Kitchen, apollohealthco.com (AGEs and cognitive decline) Cooking to Fight Inflammation? drweil.com High Cooking Temperature Can Make Inflammation Worse, arthritis.org Mark Hyman ON: How Food Can Heal or Damage Your Health & Biological Secrets to Longevity, podcastdisclosed.com The True Dangers of Sugar with Dr. Robert Lustig, shows.acast.com DR. ELIZABETH BOHAM Dr. Boham on Instagram Dr. Boham's Practice at the Ultrawellness Center, Lenox, MA WWW Ep. 32: (Replayed in this episode) Reducing Inflammation for Optimal Health with Dr. Elizabeth Boham WWW Ep. 33: Food as Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Boham 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"!

Jun 14, 2023 • 40min
181. Moving While Moving + Making a Farming Dream Come True with Rachel Yeo of Maluridae Farm
I thought I was pretty active, and then I moved – really moved! More on the learning I got from my hyper-active days, plus we get a private tour on a regenerative farm in Australia! Yes, Rachel Yeo, the dreamer behind Maluridae Farm, joins us today to talk about why the quality of our food matters, what she's doing to address it, and what we can do as well! You'll be inspired by this city girl who became a farm owner, and her path to realize her dreams! And we'll touch base about air quality as many of us grapple with wildfire smoke, and I do share a pet peeve, which I usually keep to myself! 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 RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) RACHEL YEO, REGENERATIVE FARMER – MALURIDAE FARM Farm Website (check out their "why" and also farm stays!!) Maluridae on Instagram Mauridae on Facebook Splendid Fairy Wren (you must see this!) – the beautiful bird for which the farm is named All about the platypus (including what the plural is!) Dirt to Soil: One Family's Journey Into Regenerative Agriculture, Gabe Brown The Biggest Little Farm Documentary (For where to stream, google "Biggest Little Farm streaming" for many options) Best Self: Be You, Only Better, Mike Bayer Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant To Be, Rachel Hollis 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"!

Jun 7, 2023 • 43min
180. Going Low Tox Where It Matters Most: Alexx Stuart on Moisture + Mold, a Food "Formula" and Reducing Toxins YOUR Way
Alexx Stuart, founder of Low Tox Life, is back to discuss the toxins in our environment that are harming our health, and how to reduce their effects. We talk about moisture in our indoor spaces – the fallout and the fixes, the importance of gradually ditching ultra-processed food for a whole food diet for our own health and the planet's, and the best way to make these changes (hint: there's no one right way – we need to do it the way that works for us!) In addition to sharing all of Alexx's resources – available in a multitude of avenues from courses to a virtual club to a podcast to two instrumental and inspiring books to a blog and more – I also introduce an app I've been trying to help me make quick decisions among product options. And I update you on my move and I share what was giving me a big headache on moving day! 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 RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) ALEXX STUART OF LOW TOX LIFE -- A HEALTHY YOU AND A HAPPY PLANET Low Tox Life Website The Low Tox Club Low Tox Life on Instagram Low Tox Life on Facebook Low Tox Life: A Handbook for a Healthy You and a Happy Planet, Alexx Stuart Low Tox Life Food, Alexx Stuart Alexx's TEDx Talk: Is Mold the New Asbestos? MORE ON TOXINS The Yuka App Perfumed Garbage Bags? - Don't Buy These! Just Showing You What Was in My House on Moving Day! 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"!

May 31, 2023 • 37min
179. Talking Toxins with Alexx Stuart of Low Tox Life: The Everyday Items That Could Be Standing Between You and Better Health
Today we'll hear how one woman's journey to heal her chronic conditions led her to avoiding certain everyday products at the urging of a holistic medical professional. Alexx Stuart of Low Tox Life joins us today, to share her story – how she started to feel better after changing up some of her lifestyle practices and then how she started learning even more about the negative health effects of many things millions of us sniff, eat, and slather on ourselves, and found herself a trustworthy authority on all things toxins. Though Alexx is irate about the forces that have brought us to this harmful situation, she advocates changes done in small steps, imperfectly and with great amounts of self-compassion. She'll let us know what to look out for and what to do about it. Making doable changes and swaps to reduce our toxic burden is a big health lever – definitely don't miss this conversation! 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 RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) ALEXX STUART OF LOW TOX LIFE Low Tox Life Website The Low Tox Club Low Tox Life on Instagram Low Tox Life on Facebook Low Tox Life: A Handbook for a Healthy You and a Happy Planet, Alexx Stuart Low Tox Life Food, Alexx Stuart 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"!

May 24, 2023 • 36min
178. Rise + Thrive: Morning Wellbeing for an Optimized Day with Emily Prokop (Routine Series, Part 2)
Does your morning routine need a shot in the arm? Check out how a 6-year-old boy kicks his mornings off right, and also how Emily Prokop, the show's editor and my good friend, starts her busy days! Research shows that doing certain things – even for just a few minutes – can help stave off depression in some folks. Whether that's a concern for you or not, we all can benefit from more magnificent days (which add up to beautiful lives) if we take a few minutes to intentionally think about how they start. I'll offer a long menu of activities that might inspire you and then start small! 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 RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) MORNING ROUTINES Aayan's Story – The 6 Year Old with a Stellar Morning Routine Article Interview on Today Emily Prokop Website ADHD/Lifestyle Blog Podcast Consultant Link Routine help depressive episodes? webmd.com Routine Maintenance: How Sticking to a Schedule Helps Maintain Balance, bphope.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!

May 17, 2023 • 46min
177. Transforming Your Day + Life: Designing a Powerful Morning Routine, Part 1, with Cristen Marine and Wendy Karlon
Join us in today's episode as we delve into the powerful morning routines of two remarkable women. Discover the secrets behind their unique approaches to nurturing mornings and how these intentional activities set the stage for a day filled with energy, success, happiness, and inner peace. Our wellbeing warriors share how the activities they've chosen start their days off on the best foot, making a big difference in how the rest of their days progress. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that will leave you eager to design or tweak your own intentional morning routine to unlock the power of morning magic! 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 RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) MORNING ROUTINES Cristen Marine Wellness Website Wendy Karlon CPN Accounting Website The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want By Being Present to the Life You Have, Mark Nepo Growth Day The Chaos Machine, Max Fisher The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod 75Hard Oura Ring Link for $40/40 Euros Off: Click Here Rise and Shine: Morning Routines and Bipolar Disorder, ncbi.nlm.gov Can a Dedicated Routine Help Prevent Bipolar Depressive Episodes? Webmd.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"!

May 10, 2023 • 34min
176. Ice Cream With Health Benefits? The Scoop on How Researchers Squashed News About a Favorite Dessert, and How to Eat When We Don't Get Accurate Information
The cold, hard (or soft… serve?) truth on how to follow our health journeys when we're fed inaccurate information about health research. Don't worry – we'll get past this cone-undrum to land on a path to health that doesn't rely on getting the latest study results because this approach is tried and true. Oh, and I'm not screaming for the latest alternative ice cream trend to hit TikTok! Let's dig 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 RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) HIDDEN RESEARCH ON ICE CREAM: HOW TO PROCEED ON OUR HEALTH JOURNEYS (WITHOUT GETTING A BRAIN FREEZE) Could Ice Cream Possibly Be Good For You? theatlantic.com Dairy Products and Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes, dash.harvard.edu Dairy Consumption and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: 3 Cohorts of US Adults and and Updated Meta-Analysis, ncbi.nlm.nih.gove Is Ice Cream Good For You? Scientists Divided on Claims About Health Benefit, theguardian.com Vanilla Avocado Banana Ice Cream (I use a nut milk, not coffeemate, and stevia, monk fruit or allulose instead of sugar -- definitely experiment!) Viral TikTok Cottage Cheese Ice Cream 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"!


