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Jan 8, 2024 • 19min

210. 3 Ways to Score Health Wins in the New Year + Words of the Year + Listener Shout Outs! (a MINI episode)

Don’t leap into the January resolution rush without doing the 3 things in today’s episode! The wisdom and insight you’ll gain could make the difference in the quest to hit those health goals and form habits to make it easier! Plus, I’ll review my word of the year from last year, and then let you know which new word I’ve chosen to guide me in 2024!   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) Another Wellness While Walking episode about habits and goals you might enjoy! Ep. 82: New Habits With Clean Slates + Fresh Starts: Help or Hype? Seligman's PERMA Model and Flourishing, positivepsychology.com   HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1.   Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2.   Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3.   Search for “Wellness While Walking” 4.   Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5.   Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section 6.   Click on “Write a Review” (if you don’t see that option, click on “See All” first) 7.   Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8.   Thank you! I so appreciate this!   How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer  1.   Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here)  https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2.   Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App” 3.   This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking” 4.   This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show’s artwork 5.   Scroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews” 6.   Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7.   To leave a written review, please click on “Write a Review” 8.   You’ll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you’ll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9.   Thank you so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show)  Goodpods   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"!      
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Dec 20, 2023 • 13min

209. MINI The 80/20 Rule + 5 Other Health Rule Ideas That Might Improve Your Health on Autopilot

Rules can give us structure in the moment we’re making decisions that may or may not result in the behaviors we’re hoping for. This is a MINI but mighty episode, as if one of these rule or guidelines works for you, a lifestyle upgrade might be around the corner!   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) THE PARETO PRINCIPLE (80/20) AND OTHER RULE IDEAS FOR HEALTH The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less, Richard Koch Bright Line Eating, Susan Peirce Thompson   HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1.   Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2.   Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3.   Search for “Wellness While Walking” 4.   Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5.   Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section 6.   Click on “Write a Review” (if you don’t see that option, click on “See All” first) 7.   Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8.   Thank you! I so appreciate this!   How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer  1.   Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here)  https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2.   Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App” 3.   This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking” 4.   This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show’s artwork 5.   Scroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews” 6.   Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7.   To leave a written review, please click on “Write a Review” 8.   You’ll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you’ll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9.   Thank you so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show)  Goodpods   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"!        
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Dec 13, 2023 • 15min

208. WHAT'S the "New Walking" Now?! Plus, a Processed Food Swap Case Study (MINI Episode)

See what's going to get your health humming! And then a case study in hummus – check out one example of figuring out how to take a potentially processed food from good to better to best!   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) HUMMING FOR HEALTH Humming as a Stress-Buster, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov How to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve for Better Mental Health, uottawa.ca Is Humming the New Walking? oprah.com HUMMUS Easy Hummus Recipe Creamy Tahini Dressing Recipe Grain-Free Tahini Brownie Recipe   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"!    
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Dec 6, 2023 • 16min

207. MINI: Honesty as a Health Habit!

We, as humans, lie on average about 1.5 times a day! But how is this getting in the way of our being healthy? We’ll talk about why honesty matters for our health, and some steps for reaping all the benefits a little more honesty can bring 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) IF YOU WANT MORE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING NOW! 162. We're All Addicted: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence with Dr. Anna Lembke 163. How to Press Reset When We’re Addicted to Sugar, Caffeine, Social Media + More with Dr. Anna Lembke, MD + Author, Dopamine Nation 196. Imposter No More! Dr. Jill Stoddard on Overcoming Self-Doubt! Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, MD     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"!          
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Dec 6, 2023 • 5min

206. Introducing MINI Episodes! (Small Steps, Big Health)

We’re sprinkling some bite-sized episodes into the mix! Sometimes you need a meal and sometimes you need a snack! These shorter episodes will focus on an actionable, motivating message so you can get on with your day, encouraged to take time to prioritize your own health and well-being!   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) IF YOU WANT MORE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING, TRY THESE! 152. Quick Healthy Actions to Keep Ourselves on Our Own List During Busy Times! (a #healthywhilebusy Challenge Mini-Episode) 153. Holiday Values and Your To-Do List (a #healthywhilebusy Challenge Mini-Episode)   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"!          
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Nov 29, 2023 • 48min

205. Some Surprising + Powerful Benefits of Walking: A Conversation with Dave Paul

Two walkers walk into a Zoom room?! Dave Paul, host of the Walking is Fitness Podcast and I recorded a conversation about WHY WALKING ROCKS!! You’ll learn all about his show and his perspective on and history with walking (one of us was once a runner – you probably can guess who!) and I’m confident you’ll be inspired about the power of walking and might even step up your commitment to getting those walks in more often! Join 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) TALKING WALKING WITH DAVE PAUL! Walking is Fitness Website Walking is Fitness Podcast Walking is Fitness on Apple Walking is Fitness YouTube Channel   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.  
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Nov 22, 2023 • 42min

204. Is Junk Food Junking Up Our Livers? Fatty Liver 101 and a Case Study

Today, we examine the impact of ultra-processed foods on liver health. This shift in our diet has had an impact on our liver health, resulting in the important organ not functioning properly, for us and our kids. Dr. Elizabeth Boham presents a case-study of a patient she had who had developed non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and what she did to help him. Many of us turn to cleanses to detox our livers, but what if we instead reduced our reliance on ultra-processed foods instead?   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) FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD/MDASLD) AND ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS Fatty Liver Was a Disease of the Old. Then Kids Started Getting Sick, washingtonpost.com Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, my.clevelandclinic.org Ultra-Processed Food Intake is Associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, my.clevelandclinic.org The Nova Food Classification System, ecuphysicians.ecu.edu Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods and Risk of Multimorbility of Cancer and Cardiometabolic Diseases, thelancet.com Some Ultra-Processded Foods Are Good for Your Health, WHO-Backed Study Finds, theguardian.com Eating Ultra-Processed Foods Puts Your Liver At Risk, New Study Warns, news-medical.net Avoid This Diet to Prevent FATTY LIVER DISEASE - Mark Hyman, MD, youtube.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"!
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Nov 15, 2023 • 32min

203. The Influencer Experts Who Should Know Better (and What To Do To Protect Your Health From Them and Their Funders)

Dangerous misrepresentations of the health of our food abound on social media. Who’s behind this and how can we protect our health in the face of this disingenuous communication?    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) The Food Industry Pays “Influencer” Dieticians to Shape Your Eating Habits, washingtonpost.com Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and the Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, academic.oup.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"!          
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Nov 1, 2023 • 33min

201. Flourishing + Flow for a Fulfilling Life with Dr. Margarita Tarragona

Are you aiming for a fulfilling life? Well, for optimal functioning, consider the impact of flourishing and flow, and join us as I discuss both with our guest, Dr. Margarita Tarragona. We’ll talk about the benefits of both, and then will break down the “how” in doable small steps! Join us 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 Wellness While Walking on Threads   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) MARGARITA TARRAGONA, PhD. – NARRATIVE PRACTICES AND POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Positive Identities: Narrative Practices and Positive Psychology (A Workbook), Dr. Margarita Tarragona, PhD Making Meaning Through Stories (Video) – Dr. Tarragona and Whole Being Institute Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi  Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being, Martin Seligman, PhD 6 Activities and Training: How to Achieve a Flow State, positivepsychology.com PARTNERSHIP WITH HEROIC! Heroic is a social training platform that integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and world-class, scientifically-validated behavioral design tools to help you show up as the best, most Heroic version of yourself. Heroic Coach – an unbelievable value for a comprehensive 300-day coaching training program – you’ll benefit as much as your future clients will! Heroic Coach First Module Free Trial! ARETE: Activate Your Heroic Potential Book – Pre-order Heroic Premium -- self-development and social connection on the go with this life-changing app - try for free!   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"!          
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Nov 1, 2023 • 36min

202. Health Through Our Narratives: Considering Our Life Stories for a Happier, Healthier Life with Dr. Margarita Tarragona

Dr. Margarita Tarragona is here to explore the power of our stories in enhancing well-being. We discuss how examining and broadening life stories can aid in changing thought habits and behaviors. Dr. Tarragona highlights the contagious nature of emotions, and how to use that for our own wellness and that of others. We also explore how to get past dominant stories to explore other options, and how considering our stories can lead to healthy behavior change. Prompts, exercises and reflective questions abound – don’t miss this life-enhancing 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 Wellness While Walking on Threads   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) MARGARITA TARRAGONA, PhD. – NARRATIVE PRACTICES AND POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Positive Identities: Narrative Practices and Positive Psychology (A Workbook), Dr. Margarita Tarragona, PhD Making Meaning Through Stories (Video) – Dr. Tarragona and Whole Being Institute Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi  Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being, Martin Seligman, PhD 6 Activities and Training: How to Achieve a Flow State, positivepsychology.com How to Take Control of Your Self-Narrative for a Better, Happier Life, newscientist.com (NOTE: includes information about building story skills with children) Appreciative Inquiry Tools, positivepsychology.com Daylight Savings Time Tips, nyt.com   PARTNERSHIP WITH HEROIC! Heroic is a social training platform that integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and world-class, scientifically-validated behavioral design tools to help you show up as the best, most Heroic version of yourself. Heroic Coach – an unbelievable value for a comprehensive 300-day coaching training program – you’ll benefit as much as your future clients will! Heroic Coach First Module Free Trial! ARETE: Activate Your Heroic Potential Book – Pre-order Heroic Premium -- self-development and social connection on the go with this life-changing app - try for free!   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"!          

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