

Wellness While Walking
Carolyn Cohen
Are midlife metabolism changes making you feel like your body has new rules you don't understand? Struggling to find the consistency, motivation, and pain-free options to maintain your health after age 40, 50, 60 or beyond? Looking for a walking companion who truly understands your health challenges and helps you cut through the health information overwhelm to discover what actually works for your midlife body?
Join Health Coach Carolyn for Wellness While Walking—your 30-minute movement companion that delivers research-backed strategies for weight management, metabolic health, and extending your healthspan in a motivating, compassionate format!
Each episode addresses the real concerns you're facing: how to navigate shifts in your metabolism, establish sustainable habits despite busy schedules, adapt movement to work for you, and implement doable nutrition approaches that work with—not against—your changing body. Coach Carolyn combines the latest walking and health research with practical wisdom that acknowledges the unique challenges of midlife wellness.
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 30-minute 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!
Join Health Coach Carolyn for Wellness While Walking—your 30-minute movement companion that delivers research-backed strategies for weight management, metabolic health, and extending your healthspan in a motivating, compassionate format!
Each episode addresses the real concerns you're facing: how to navigate shifts in your metabolism, establish sustainable habits despite busy schedules, adapt movement to work for you, and implement doable nutrition approaches that work with—not against—your changing body. Coach Carolyn combines the latest walking and health research with practical wisdom that acknowledges the unique challenges of midlife wellness.
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 30-minute 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!
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Aug 25, 2021 • 37min
84. A Healthy Habit Change Advanced Gem + Back to Basics, Pt. 2
Yep, this episode is chock full of some of the most practical next steps my clients work on with me -- we tackle morning routines, nutrition, our priority lists (um, are we on 'em??), movement in all the planes, and a behavior change approach usually reserved for my VIP clients! LET’S TALK THE WALK! 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 Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Epoch/Jason Dowse Website – https://www.yourepoch.com Podcast – https://www.yourepoch.com/podcasts Instagram @live.epoch How To Share Wellness While Walking Wellness While Walking on Apple Wellness While Walking on Spotify General Link – should work anywhere! Pod.link/walking Refer people to the website – they can listen there! Thanks for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most 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.

Aug 18, 2021 • 33min
83. Back to Basics, Pt. 1 + The Motivation Behind Wellness While Walking
The fundamentals of health are on tap today, as I speak with Jason Dowse about the importance and power of small changes in such arenas as sleep and stress. Join me for the first half of this interview that originally aired on the Your Epoch Life podcast. Also, come back next week for our conversation about some other key aspects of health and some behavior change tips! LET’S TALK THE WALK! 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 Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Epoch/Jason Dowse Website – https://www.yourepoch.com Podcast – https://www.yourepoch.com/podcasts Instagram @live.epoch How To Share Wellness While Walking Wellness While Walking on Apple Wellness While Walking on Spotify General Link – should work anywhere! Pod.link/walking Refer people to the website – they can listen there! Thanks for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most 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.

Aug 11, 2021 • 25min
82. New Habits With Clean Slates + Fresh Starts: Help or Hype?
How can we increase our odds of making successful health-related behavior changes? Could it be all about the timing? Tune in to learn from the science, and then get pumped to take that next step most effectively! LET’S TALK THE WALK! 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 Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Using a Fresh Start to Make a Change (and When Not To!) How to Change, Katy Milkman Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives, Gretchen Rubin Lunchtime Leniency: Judges’ Rulings Are Harsher When They are Hungrier, scientificamerican.com One of My Mentors Left For a 1-Year Sabbatical, psychologytoday.com (see references) Reaching Goals With the Science of the Fresh Start Effect, psychologycompass.com A Double-Edged Sword: How and Why Resetting Performance Metrics Affects Future Performance, Journals.aom.org How To Share Wellness While Walking Wellness While Walking on Apple Wellness While Walking on Spotify General Link – should work anywhere! Pod.link/walking Refer people to the website – they can listen there! Thanks for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most 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.

Aug 4, 2021 • 38min
81. What Are the Healthiest Fats to Cook With? And Other Qs and As!
What are the healthiest fats for cooking? Olive oil? Vegetable oil? Lard? The answers might surprise you! We’ll tackle another question as well that might help you take your best kitchen game on the road! Don’t miss out! LET’S TALK THE WALK! 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 Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness Wellness While Walking Email: wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate link Food: What the Heck Do I Eat, Dr. Mark Hyman Eat Fat, Get Thin, Dr. Mark Hyman Eat the Yolks, Liz Wolfe Understanding Anti-Oxidants, health.harvard.edu An Increase in the Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio Increases the Risk for Obesity, Nutrients, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov See chart in article for omega 6: omega 3 ratios in different cultures Beef With Harvard, insiderhighered.com What’s A Smoke Point and Why Does It Matter? seriouseats.com Wellness While Walking Episode With More Info on Fats Wellness While Walking Episode With More Info on Weight Watchers No Need to Avoid Healthy Omega-6 Fats, health.harvard.edu Taking Food on the Go: Some Alternatives to Sandwiches Wellness While Walking Episode With More Info on Snacks/Crackers Summer Roll recipe Lamb Boats recipe How To Share Wellness While Walking Wellness While Walking on Apple Wellness While Walking on Spotify General Link – should work anywhere! Pod.link/walking Refer people to the website – they can listen there! Thanks for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most 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.

Jul 28, 2021 • 36min
80. "Walking Has Changed My Life:" Meet Erin and Be Inspired!
Hear how Erin started her journey, what keeps her going and how it affects her life, as she nears her 500th consecutive day of walking. Her strength has made an impact on me, and I’m sure it’ll do the same for you. And then I’ll talk a little bit about making investments in relationships, and noting – and being grateful for -- when others have made a contribution! LET’S TALK THE WALK! 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 Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Talking and Walking with Erin Erin on Instagram (I’ll let you find out where she stands on her race to 500 consecutive days of walking!!) Gratitude for Our “Relationship Investors” Try These Love Hacks on Your Marriage, nyt.com How To Share Wellness While Walking With Others Wellness While Walking on Apple Wellness While Walking on Spotify General Link – should work anywhere! Pod.link/walking Refer people to the Wellness While Walking website – they can listen there! Thanks for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most 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. 4FvXf1sKRWRvDLaszdIP rHEn1DkZwE1lOXlbjE6i

Jul 21, 2021 • 27min
79. Walking: News + Research That'll Put a Spring in Your Step!
We catch up on walking and movement-related articles and studies, so if you’re a walker, there’s more ammunition in your pocket about how it’s a great habit to cultivate! And then we sing the praises of a particular aspect of nature after Carolyn’s neighbor takes a different path! LET’S TALK THE WALK! 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 Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) WALKING, IN THE NEWS Spend Time Outdoors for Your Brain: An In-Depth Longitudinal MRI Study, tandfonline.com Secret Side Effects of Walking Before Breakfast, Says Science, eaththis.com White Matter Plasticity in Healthy Older Adults: The Effects of Aerobic Exercise, journals.elsevier.com/neuroimage Why I Stopped Running During the Pandemic and How I Started Again, nyt.com How Walking Can Build Up the Brain, nyt.com TREES! Why A Tree is the Friend We Need Right Now, Wsj.com Fellow Walker and Tree-Lover, Dana’s Instagram The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World, Peter Wohlleben Illustrated Version DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most 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.

Jul 14, 2021 • 44min
78. Walking Far, For a Purpose: The Trials, Tips, and Triumphs of Three Walkers
Ep 78: Learn from 3 women who walked across their home state in an epic amalgamation of giving, teamwork, perseverance, fitness and tremendous personal growth. Plus, they give tips and tricks for us everyday walkers! LET’S TALK THE WALK! 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 Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) She Walks MA (Massachusetts) – More Info Website Instagram Facebook Fundraising Page/Greg Hill Foundation Some of the Founation’s Beneficiaries/Causes She Walks Walkers’ Favorite Equipment Injinji Toe Socks Compression Socks – example Compression Sleeves - example Walking Sticks – example Miscellaneous The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence With Everyday Courage, Mel Robbins DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most 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.

Jul 7, 2021 • 25min
77. The Freeze Response: Getting Healthy After Being Stuck with Dr. Aimie Apigian, Part 2
Our past history can stand in the way of our wellbeing. We'll need to acknowledge it and gently escort it out of our lives before we can regain our health. Don't worry, though -- this can happen and it won't be as hard as we imagine. LET’S TALK THE WALK! 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 Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DR. AIMIE APIGIAN Website: Trauma Healing Accelerated Biology of Trauma Summit: Solutions Series for Mental Health, Addictions and Burnout – free on online, July 19-25, 2021 Dr. Aimie’s Recommended Resources Dr. Aimie Apigian on Instagram Dr. Aimie Apigian on Facebook Biology of Trauma Facebook Group Dr. Aimie Apigian on Clubhouse @draimie OTHER TRAUMA RESOURCES I'm So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy and Reclaim Your Life, Dr. Amy Shah Peter Levine and The Somatic Experiencing Approach video Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing, Dr. James Gordon The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk, MD It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle, Mark Wolynn Adverse Childhood Experiences, cdc.org DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most 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.

Jun 30, 2021 • 38min
76. An Expanded View of Trauma and How It Affects Us with Dr. Aimie Apigian
If we want full and deep healing, we must take into account the traumas we've experienced, as they have a significant impact on our wellbeing. In this episode, Dr. Aimie Apigian lays out how she looks at trauma, and explains one of the main ways it can cause physical issues. I'm guessing you'll see yourself in this episode, even if, like me, you doubted it at first. I hope you'll listen in. LET’S TALK THE WALK! 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 Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DR. AIMIE APIGIAN Website: Trauma Healing Accelerated Biology of Trauma Summit: Solutions Series for Mental Health, Addictions and Burnout – free on online, July 19-25, 2021 Dr. Aimie’s Recommended Resources Dr. Aimie Apigian on Instagram Dr. Aimie Apigian on Facebook Biology of Trauma Facebook Group Dr. Aimie Apigian on Clubhouse @draimie OTHER TRAUMA RESOURCES Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing, Dr. James Gordon The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk, MD It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle, Mark Wolynn Adverse Childhood Experiences, cdc.org DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most 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.

Jun 23, 2021 • 30min
75. Elimination Diets + My Stomach Acid Volcano + We All Could Use a Health Coach
Finally, we talk elimination diets -- why (and how) someone would systematically remove a set of foods from their diets. We also take Doc Koz' home stomach acid test a spin and chat about how a health coach can walk next to you on your wellness journey! LET’S TALK THE WALK! 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 Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Elimination Diets The Whole 30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom, Melissa Hartwig Urban and Dallas Hartwig The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet (A Revolutionary Plan for Managing IBS and Other Digestive Disorders), Sue Shepherd The 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan: Getting to the Root of Migraines, Eczema, Vertigo, Allergies and More, Dr. Becky Campbell What’s the Deal With Nightshade Vegetables, health.clevelandclinic.org Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS): Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D.. Depression, Schizophrenia, Natasha Campbell-McBride Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet (SCD), Elaine Gottschall What is the Autoimmune Protocol, paleomom.com The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook, Mickey Trescott and Angie Alt Elimination Diet, webmd.com Other We All Could Use a Health Coach, nyt.com Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), medicinenet.com Your Gut is Directly Connected to Your Brain, Through a Newly Discovered Neuron Circuit, sciencemag.com Concussions and the Gut-Brain Axis, designsforhealth.com Doc Koz (Dr. Peter Koslowski) - website Unfunc Your Gut, Peter Koslowski DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most 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.