Wellness While Walking

In this short episode, Carolyn helps the reluctant walker get out the door. If walking’s not your thing, apply the 5 steps to whatever is!   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 Imperfect Thriving Facebook Group April 20-24 Carolyn spoke on keeping your immune system functioning well. Her talk will be available through April 23, 2020, and there are other free talks all week! Joining the helpful group is also free!   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.      

Anxiety in the time of coronavirus (and in normal life) is the topic of a conversation with Dr. Jill Stoddard. We talk about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the wisdom (and sense of relief) of accepting anxiety and other emotions as part of life. Dr. Stoddard describes how we can distance ourselves from our thoughts in order to defuse them, and gives us some specific mental wellness exercises we can do while walking!   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 RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance, Jill A. Stoddard, PhD. Psychologists Off the Clock podcast “Why Is It So Hard to Solve the Problem of Anxiety?” Jill Stoddard, psychologytoday.com “When You Are Stressed About Stress You Are Stressed,” Jill Stoddard, psychologytoday.com www.jillstoddard.com Dr. Stoddard's practice in San Diego Dr. Stoddard on Twitter Dr. Stoddard on Instagram Dr. Stoddard on Facebook Dr. Stoddard on LinkedIn   National Suicide Prevention Hotline US – available 24 hours/day 1-800-273-8255 The Association for Contextual and Behavioral Sciences – ACT Therapists Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies The Anxiety and Depression Association of America International OCD Foundation Check all of the above for teletherapy options For listeners outside the U.S., you can contact the above organizations to find out similar organizations in your country if the site doesn’t offer international listings. ACT Made Simple Workbook, Russ Harris and Steven Hayes.     DISCLAIMER Neither I nor 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.      

We discuss 3 easy ways to boost our immunity to the coronavirus, or any other virus. Dog owners walk more than other folks, and pets in general are good for our health overall. We talk about a particularly amazing dog that can express her feelings and desires, and Carolyn shares why she doesn’t want to know about her pup’s inner life. Plus, a podcast announcement!   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   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Boosting Immune Resilience "How many possible combinations of DNA are there?" “Dehydration,” mayoclinic.org “Dehydration,” webmd.com “How Much Water Do I Need to Drink?” webmd.com “How to Drink More Water,” self.com “The Health Benefits of Crying,” pennmedicine.org “Is Crying Good For You?”webmd.com “Stress Relief From Laughter: It’s No Joke,” mayoclinic.org “Everyday Immune Resilience,” drknews.com, 4/7/20. Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? Mindy Kaling Bossypants, Tina Fey SeinLanguage, Jerry Seinfeld   Pets: Their Benefits, Amazing Abilities, and Things to Consider if You’re Thinking of Adopting During the Pandemic Hunger For Words website Buzzer for pets/people expressing themselves "Dog Owners Walk 22 Minutes More Per Day, and Yes, It Counts as Exercise," npr.org (written article and radio clip) “Does Your Dog Know You’re Pregnant?” akc.org Dog Playing Jenga video The Humane Society Adopt A Pet “People Are Adopting ‘Pandemic Pets,’ and It’s Restoring Our Faith in Humanity,” glamour.com “Want to Foster or Adopt a Pet During the Coronavirus Crisis?” latimes.com     DISCLAIMER Neither I nor 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.      

Fighting isolation through schedules, journaling and connection kicks off this episode. We also talk about the roles of cultivating gratitude and curiosity in times of adversity, and we celebrate walking on the US’s National Walking Day even as we distance ourselves socially during the coronavirus pandemic.   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 Email: wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)   Cultivating Gratitude “Why Gratitude is Good,” greatergood.berkeley.edu Walking Organizations Walk With a Doc organization Corona Cluster Distance Walkers Facebook Page – public walking group (temporary, during Coronavirus Crisis) Isolation during Coronavirus Pandemic “I Spent a Year in Space, and I Have Tips on Isolation to Share,” Scott Kelly, nyt.com Kelly’s Recommended Coronavirus Sources: World Health Organization and Coronavirus Resource Center The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron “Julia Cameron Wants You to Do Your Morning Pages,” nyt.com “How to Help – Or Get Help – in the Coronavirus Pandemic,” time.com Curiosity: A Character Strength Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life, Todd Kashdan. 30 Lessons For Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans, Karl Pillemer. Your Empty Nest Coach podcast, Episode 83     DISCLAIMER Neither I nor 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.      

Keeping on top of our fundamentals and knowing ourselves are two keys to maintaining our wellbeing in a crisis. In this episode, we cover finding the silver linings in this and any situation for the benefit of our wellbeing, including taking things a bit slower, connecting with friends and loved ones in the face of social distancing, and eating for optimal mood. Take steps with us this week!   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   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Slowing Down and Connecting "Mommy, I Like the Coronavirus," wsj.com "Social Distancing Shouldn't Mean Losing Human Connection," washingtonpost.com "Homefront During World War II," wikipedia.org How to Install Netflix Party "Netflix Party," cnet.com Video about Netflix Party Co-watching videos without Netflix Party   Food and Mood In a mental health emergency, reach out to your health care provider, call 911 in the US or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 "Feed Your Head: Foods That Target Depression and Anxiety," wsj.com. "Managing Stress and Anxiety/Coronavirus," cdc.gov "NIH Human Microbiome Project Defines Normal Bacterial Makeup," nih.gov Broken Brain Docuseries, Dr. Mark Hyman, brokenbrain.com "Defining Dysbiosis for a Cluster of Chronic Diseases," nature.com "Leaky Gut: What is it, and What Does It Mean for You?", health.harvard.edu "These Women Treated Their Anxiety and Depression with Food. Here's What They Ate,"  healthline.com "Anxiety Might be Alleviated by Regulating Gut Bacteria," sciencedaily.com "Human Microbiome Project," nih.gov  "Scientists Bust Myth That Our Bodies Have More Bacteria Than Human Cells," nature.com (NOTE: They do, but not 10x more as previously stated) "Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood," npr.org "A Suspicious Gut Microbiome: 19 Conditions Linked to Dysbiosis," viome.com "A Brief Diet Intervention Can Reduce Symptoms of Depression in Young Adults - A Randomised Controlled Trial," plos.org "This is Your Brain on Healthy Food," Drew Ramsey, M.D. "Your Gut Microbiome and Anxiety - What's the Connection?", chriskresser.com "Nutrition and Mental Health - What's the Connection?", chriskresser.com "Dysbiosis," wikipedia.org "The Baffling Connection Between Vegetarianism and Depression," psychologytoday.com "Fermented Foods: Functional Foods," foodandmoodcentre.com.au "How to Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy While COVID-19 Has You Stuck at Home," time.com     DISCLAIMER Neither I nor 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.      

A lot has changed in the past week, and walking may now be an even bigger part of your routine. However, the stress and anxiety produced by the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be an obstacle; in this episode, we talk about what we can do to get past the uncertainty of this time, and keep living our beautiful lives.   LET’S TALK THE WALK! Share Wellness While Walking with a friend: copy this link and send it to them: Pod.link/1489506534 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 Email: wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Get help American Psychological Assoc. psychologist locator tool, apa.org National Suicide Prevention Help Line – US 1-800-273-8255 “The Great Unknown: 10 Tips for Dealing with the Stress of Uncertainty,” apa.org (October 2019 version; sourced from internet on 3/15/20) Calm app offering free COVID-19 meditation resources – download app on your phone or go to this link   Lifelong Learning resources Reach out to your library – they often have free online reading sources such as Freading and Hoopla Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning) – first month is free; offers software, business, design classes Udemy – paid courses on many topics, but many are cheap Coursera.com – mostly free online courses from top universities on a variety of topics Khan Academy – originally designed for school aged kids, this online instructional powerhouse offers a variety of academic courses anyone can learn from   Other Resources Online decluttering class https://www.becomingminimalist.com www.goodnewsnetwork.org www.bing.com List of stand-up comedy specials now on Netlfix in the US (3/20) https://www.tvguide.com/news/best-stand-up-comedy-specials-netflix/ "During Quarantine, Balconies Around the World Set the Stage for DJ Sets, Squats, and Singing," washingtonpost.com Passion Planner: www.passionplanner.com 10% off first planner code link: http://rwrd.io/abg3heg     DISCLAIMER Neither I nor 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.      

Feeling part of a tribe is key to our wellbeing -- human beings want to belong to a tight community. We might think we don’t have the time to move our bodies, but new research says we spend 3+ hours a day on our screens – can we act to put down the screens and pick up our sneakers? Using a planner to stay sane and a reminder from a former Surgeon General in the face of infectious disease round out the episode!   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 Email: wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) On Belonging and Tribes TED Talk: Why Veterans Miss War Sebastian Junger on New Book, “Tribe,” What Tribal Communities Teach Us About Belonging, chicagotribune.com Co-Housing PBS Newshour segment   Being Real About Screens and Excuses Not to Move No More Excuses Not to Exercise, nyt.com CDC Report, Free Time and Physical Activity Among Americans 15 Years or Older: Cross Sectional Analysis of the America Time Use Study, cdc.gov TED talk: How a Handful of Tech Companies Control Billions of Minds Every Day, Tristan Harris.     Staying Healthy in the Face of Coronavirus Richard Carmona quote, Susie Ellis, CEO Global Wellness, email, 3/11/20.   Planner Love: How Planning Can Help Us Get Healthier Passion Planner: www.passionplanner.com 10% off first planner code link: http://rwrd.io/abg3heg     DISCLAIMER Neither I nor 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.      

Consider yourself the subject of your own lifestyle medicine experiment, becoming a study of 1. Address the low-hanging fruit of change by getting your Episode 1-10 Cheat Sheet, and don’t forget to tell a friend about Wellness While Walking! EMAIL FOR THE CHEAT SHEET: wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com 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   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) “For Coffee Drinkers, The Buzz May Be in Your Genes,“ nyt.com Bell curve  “N=1=You,” robbwolf.com “CDC: Not Enough Americans Are Practicing These 5 Healthy Habits,” wtop.com “Clustering of Five Health-Related Behaviors for Chronic Disease Prevention Among Adults, United States, 2013,” cdc.gov   DISCLAIMER Neither I nor 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.  

Make sleep your superpower! How you sleep can affect the length of your life, and the quality of it! It contributes to your weight, your memory, your appearance, your physical health and your mental health. It’s essentially a free elixir there for the taking. Once we see how sleep can so deeply affect our health and wellbeing, we talk about some simple steps we can take to embrace and use the power of sleep! SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING WITH A FRIEND Thanks for considering sharing Wellness While Walking with a friend! Even before I started a podcast, I regularly helped friends subscribe to shows of interest. It’s a nice (and free) gift to give someone! Here is a link to help friends find Wellness While Walking! LEAVING A REVIEW IN APPLE PODCASTS Leaving a podcast review on Apple Podcasts App on iOS device   On your iOS mobiledevice, launch Apple's Podcast app If you subscribe to Wellness While Walking, find it in your Library tab at the bottom If you don’t, skip to the next section Open it up and scroll down to where you see Ratings and Reviews Click the number of stars (hopefully, 5!) to leave the Rating Scroll down another little bit, and click on Write a Review Then, write away, and submit!     If you don’t subscribe yet, tap the Search tab in the lower right corner of the screen Enter the name Wellness While Walking Tap on the show’s cover art Hit subscribe if you would like! That will allow each new show to load automatically If not, scroll down to Ratings and Reviews and follow the instructions above   Leaving a podcast review from your computer Open iTunes app on your computer Open drop down menu on top left and select Podcasts Use search bar on top right and type in Wellness While Walking Click on the logo for the podcast The Details tab will be highlighted Just to the right of it, you’ll spot the Ratings and Reviewsbutton Click that to leave a Rating (5 stars?) and click below it to Write a Review, and submit Thank you so much! Your support in this way helps keep the show in production! 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   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Trailer Episode: Welcome to Wellness While Walking! Episode 4: How to be Happier: Taking Steps to Wellbeing Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker, PhD 6 Simple Ways to Get Better Sleep, drperlmutter.com A New Treatment for Alzheimers? It Starts With Lifestyle, discovermagazine.com Google Uses High Tech Nap Pods to Keep Employees Energized, geek.com. Napping Around the World, sleep.org How the Lightbulb Disrupted Our Sleeping Patterns and Changed the World, nationalpost.com Sleep is the New Black, staffordmcconville.com Biphasic Sleep is a Key to Long Life,  Help for Insomnia, sleepeducation.org     DISCLAIMER   Neither I nor 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.  

Meditation and mindfulness – what are they? The terms can mean so many things to so many people, but the science is clear: a small practice of it can be life-changing. Let’s dip our toes in the water together and meditate, with a very short walking meditation session. Please let me know how it goes by being in touch!   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   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Relaxation Revolution, Herbert Benson, MD Wherever You Go, There You Are, Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Meditation and Relaxation Response Affect the Brain Differently, harvard.edu/gazzette Meet Mr. Mindfulness: How Jon Kabat-Zinn Brought Mindfulness to the Masses, parade.com What's the Difference Between Meditation and Mindfulness, chopra.com Harvard Neuroscientist: Meditation Not Only Reduces Stress, Here's How It Changes Your Brain, washingtonpost.com From the article: There is not sufficient data generated yet to answer this question. Some studies suggest that practicing even 5-10 minutes a day can provide some benefits. Some studies suggest that there is a correlation between change in symptoms and amount of practice (i.e. those that practiced more derived greater benefits).  Website of that neuroscientist Early article about the gut-brain axis  3 Simple Strategies to Help You Focus and De-Stress, mayoclinic.org The Long Road Turns to Joy: A Guide to Walking, Thich Nhat Hanh   DISCLAIMER Neither I nor 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.