FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

It's time to break out beyond the norm, rethinking Halloween treats beyond candy and chocolate - because Halloween doesn't have to be every kid’s (and many adult's) annual sugar fest. Trust me on this, it's possible - and without feeling like the neighborhood Scrooge. WGNO’s Hank Allen joins me to share ideas for fun and festive "non-candy" Halloween handouts (think spooky tattoos, stickers, bubbles and more) that are both budget-friendly AND get two thumbs up from kids of all ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re headed to the mountains to ski, hike, rock climb or simply take in the scenery, you’re not going to want to miss this episode of our Dream Bold Adventure + Travel series. Resident expert Scott Wanke joins me to share travel advice on ways to physically prepare yourself, how to pack and tips on staying safe in the mountains | Dream Bold Adventure + Travel Series, Ep 9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall is in the air, which can only mean one thing: Pumpkin spice is on the brain. And while this fall flavor is a crowd favorite, many products that feature it are as hair-raising as spooky season itself. (Looking at you, Starbucks PSL!) This week, Ben McLauchlin, low-carb baking expert (and my favorite partner-in-crime) joins me to share our top pumpkin spice product picks, tips and recipes - from DIY PSLs to pumpkin spice drizzle and even pumpkin spice sticky buns - that are actually good for you, too.LINKS✧How to Order a Healthier Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks ✧DIY PSL + 10 Ways to Satisfy a Pumpkin Spice Hankering✧3 Eat Fit Smoothie King Pumpkin Spice Smoothies | details in the free Eat Fit smartphone app ✧For Ben’s Pumpkin Spice recipes [cake-filled pumpkins, pumpkin spice cupcakes, sticky buns, snickerdoodles, chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin butter and more!] - search ‘pumpkin spice’ on www.swervesweet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vacation doesn’t have to mean ditching our otherwise healthful routines. And there’s no doubt that when we stay consistent with our healthful habits – even when we travel – we’ll maximize our energy and our enjoyment as we explore the world around us. This week, Scott Wanke and I share five key steps to keep in mind to maximize wellness during travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea of traveling alone may seem overwhelming, or scary even, to some of us. But the reality is that solo travel offers plenty of benefits, such as building self-confidence, seeing the world through a different perspective and enjoying a destination on your own terms. Digital marketing specialist and travel blogger Mimsie Ladner joins us on this special travel and adventure episode to share why you should stop waiting for others to take that dream trip with you, and simply go at it alone. We also share tips around planning a solo travel journey as well as how to stay safe and meet people along the way | Dream Bold Adventure + Travel Series, Ep 7LINKSRelated reads from Mimsie’s Blog, www.MimsOnTheMove.com: ✧Travel Insurance: Why Every Traveler Needs It✧Top Tips for First Time Solo Travelers✧Travel Apps Every Solo Traveler Should DownloadMimsie’s recommended travel insurance companies:✧SafetyWing -- $40 a month. Works like a subscription. Great for digital nomads like myself, but good coverage for shorter trips, too.✧WorldNomads – for adventure travelers who will be doing things like ice climbing or sky diving.✧Generali Global Assistance – Includes sporting equipment coverage✧Seven Corners: Offers coverage for pre-existing conditions✧IMG Travel Insurance – plans specifically designed for retired travelers 65+Mimsie’s Gachi Tea podcast with Molly | https://open.spotify.com/episode/0r3YYsonIojR3iW2tPNT1N Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From recommendations on brands (think juice packs, protein bars and store-bought breads) to the 411 on carbs, collagen and sugar, I get asked some really great questions about the world of health and wellness. This week, I share the answers to some of the most common ones, with a little help from my WGNO partner-in-crime, Hank Allen.Links✧ Check out Molly’s first episode – ever! – in this ‘about Molly’ Q&A, with Hank as guest host: www.stitcher.com/show/fueled-wellness-nutrition-with-molly-kimball/episode/about-molly-nutritional-philosophy-approach-60583902✧ More on juice packs: www.wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/fueled-wellness-with-molly/fueled-wellness-nutrition-kids-juice-packs-love-it-like-it-hate-it/✧ More on best nuts + seeds: www.wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/fueled-wellness-with-molly/✧ More on zero-sugar chocolate chips: www.wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/fueled-wellness-with-molly/fueled-wellness-nutrition-chocolate-chips-love-it-like-it-hate-it/✧ Submit a Q for Molly’s next Q&A at molly@mollykimball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all need vacation, whether it’s a getaway with friends, a personal retreat or a family member’s out-of-town wedding. And the truth is, we can take time off without looking like we’re slacking. The first step? Making the request in the right way. Chelsea Perret and Amber Sahlberg of Ochsner Health’s Human Resources department join us to share tips on how to have the seemingly difficult vacation conversation with poise | Dream Bold Adventure + Travel Series, Ep 6.LINKHave a travel or time-off question for our HR guest team? Send an email to dreamteam@ochsner.org and we’ll pass it along! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Tim Spector, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King's College London, joins me once again in this much anticipated follow-up episode to talk through my ZOE gut microbiome test results and share recommendations for next steps. Also – a quick update on what’s been happening behind the scenes of my personal health journey. LINKS ✧ Gut Microbiome & Our Wellness: Tim Spector interview, part 1 | www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gut-microbiome-our-wellness-whats-the-connection/id1459883591?i=1000517263457✧ More about + by Tim Spector | www.tim-spector.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular movement, adequate sleep and good nutrition are some of the best ways to better equip our bodies to deal with life’s stressors, and taking certain natural supplements may also help to give your body the extra boost it needs. This week, I share six nutritional supplements that have been shown to help to improve mood and decrease feelings of stress, anxiety or depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The past 18 months of Covid have taken a toll on our psyche, our reserves. And now, upheaval from a storm reminds us, once again, that we are no match against the forces of nature. Our strength and optimism are challenged, with very little in our control. But as we look ahead, not knowing what tomorrow brings, there are steps we can take to maintain a sense of normalcy. This week on FUELED, I share five things we can do to help us make sense of – and manage – our fears, doubts and uncertainty so they don’t get the best of us.LINKSContact Ochsner Health for no-cost therapy session using the code IDAtherapy at Ochsner.org/anywhereResources + nonprofits to support those affected by Hurricane Ida: @anothergulf.ispossible@2ndharvestgnoa@cajunnavyrelief@NOCHI@nolaready@MutualAidLouisiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices