FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

Change can feel hard. Even when we know something is good for us, it can still be challenging to create healthy habits that stick. This week on FUELED, Trevor Manuel, Wellness Manager of Ochsner Fitness, joins me to delve into the groundbreaking insights and practical strategies from the bestselling book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. We explore the power of small, almost unnoticeable changes and how they can lead to big results over time, along with the importance of creating an environment and processes that support positive behaviors. Join us as we unpack the science of habit formation and share actionable strategies for mastering your habits and achieving your goals.LINKS Atomic Habits by James Clear | www.atomichabits.com Downloadable resources, including Habit Tracker | www.atomichabits.com/mediaPrevious episode on Food Addiction | http://bit.ly/3JlXlNZThank you to this week's sponsorNutrafol - You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to www.Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code FUELED to save fifteen dollars off your first month’s subscription. This is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines connecting a popular plant-based sweetener to cardiovascular issues have people panicking. A new study reported that elevated blood levels of erythritol, a plant-based zero-calorie sugar substitute, are linked to an increased risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. There were a number of limitations to the study, and also nuances to understand about our body’s natural production of erythritol, which I outline in this week’s episode of FUELED. Tune in to learn what you need to know about erythritol and why I still feel comfortable using it as a replacement for sugar.LINKS 2023 Review in the Journal Nutrients | Erythritol: An In-Depth Discussion of Its Potential to Be a Beneficial Dietary Component | https://bit.ly/3EQfqRAThe New York Times: Study Suggests Possible Link Between Sugar Substitute and Heart Issues. Experts Say, Don’t Panic | https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/well/artificial-sweetener-heart-attack-stroke.htmlNicola Guess, RD, MPH, PhD | https://bit.ly/3KRM4WTThank you to this week's sponsor Caraway Home - Visit www.Carawayhome.com/FUELED to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit www.Carawayhome.com/FUELED or use code FUELED at checkout.Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving up alcohol doesn’t have to feel restrictive. If you’re taking the #AlcoholFreeFor40 challenge, or simply breaking from booze a bit, you’ll want to learn about the strategies, tools and resources to keep you on track to success. Nick Crutchfield, Global Director of Education of non-alcohol spirits company Lyre’s, joins me to talk about his favorites, along with why and how he changed his relationship with alcohol.LINKS:www.AlcoholFreeFor40.com www.Lyres.comThank you to this week's sponsor Nutrafol - You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to www.Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code FUELED to save fifteen dollars off your first month’s subscription.Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alcohol scientists and physicians explain how alcohol impacts our anxiety, sleep, inflammation and more, along with proven strategies to make your #AlcoholFreeFor40 Challenge as easy as possible: how to get through those ‘witching hours’ of habit, dealing with temptation, people who pressure, and tools for success. Expert interviews with Dr. James Garbutt, adjust professor of psychiatry at UNC and Dr. Dave Galarneau, board-certified psychiatrist and Dr. Doug Alexander, 2nd-year psychiatry resident, both of Ochsner Health.Links:www.AlcoholFreeFor40.com#AlcoholFreeFor40 Facebook GroupOchsner Addictive Behavioral Unit | 504-842-3999 or 800-231-1969NIH National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismThank you to this week's sponsor Green Chef - Go to www.GreenChef.com/fueled60 and use code fueled60 to get 60% off plus free shippingExecutive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Certain foods have been proven to positively affect your baby's memory, capacity to learn and general health, while others can hinder it. Ochsner Health OB/GYN Robin Bone, MD, joins FUELED to share tips on how to have a healthy pregnancy, including tips around prenatal nutrition and lifestyle habits.LINKSread: More by Dr. Robin Bone | https://blog.ochsner.org/biographies/robin-bone-mdread: The Best Foods for Baby Brain Development | https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/nutrition/feed-your-babys-brain-during-pregnancy/Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A heart attack is a serious emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked. Which is exactly why we shouldn’t dismiss the warning signs – or what could be warning signs – leading up to them. This week on FUELED, I share a personal story about why this topic is so close to my heart, and am joined by Ochsner Health cardiologist Chip Lavie, MD, to explain what signs we should all be on the lookout for and how to proactively care for our heart health.We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.www.Instagram.com/mollykimballrdExecutive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headaches can range from nagging to debilitating but they’re all, well, a pain in the neck! This week on FUELED, Ochsner Health sports neurologist Jose Posas, MD, joins me to talk all things headaches and migraines, including common causes and triggers including how our lifestyle choices may influence them. Don’t miss our rapid-fire Q&A, where we get Dr. Posas’ take on popular natural remedies such as acupressure, meditation and aromatherapy to learn more about what science says about these headache therapies.Read more about headaches from Dr. Jose Posas | https://blog.ochsner.org/biographies/jose-posas Contact Molly’s team of DIetitians: Nutrition@Ochsner.org to schedule + for more info Supplements Dr. Posas mentioned with potential benefit backed by science: Riboflavin (vitamin B2) - 400 mg Magnesium Oxide - 400 mg CoQ10 - 200 mg Butterbur (Petodolax is preferred brand) - 75+ mg Molly’s past podcast on gut microbiome: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gut-microbiome-our-wellness-whats-the-connection/id1459883591?i=1000517263457 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Invites to fancy restaurant openings. Rubbing elbows with celebrity chefs. FREE FOOD! The perks of a being a food influencer make this job especially coveted. But is being a social media super-foodie all that it’s cracked up to be? Ochsner Eat Fit NOLA Registered Dietitian and food influencer Emma Poling joins me this week to give FUELED listeners a peek behind the curtain into what it’s really like to be a food influencer including what it takes to capture the perfect post and tips on getting started in the food influencing world. LINKS@EmmaEatsNOLA on Instagram@EatFitNOLA on Instagram, FacebookThank you to this week's sponsorGreen Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/fueled60 and use code fueled60 to get 60% off plus free shippingWe would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.www.Instagram.com/mollykimballrdExecutive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fasted cardio – or, doing aerobic exercise on an empty stomach – is said to lead to greater fat loss, but is a controversial and polarizing topic. So, what does science say about its potential benefits? And is it safe to incorporate into your workout routine? Health and fitness journalist Caitlin Carlson joins me to share the pros and cons of this trending fitness approach.We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.www.Instagram.com/mollykimballrdExecutive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the start of the new year, and as many of us look to make improvements to become the best versions of ourselves, we may also be looking for tools to help us achieve our health goals. Whatever we’re working on in 2023, there’s likely a wellness tracker that can get us there. Ochsner Fitness Center Wellness Manager Trevor Manuel joins me this week to chat about our top picks for wellness trackers – including those that go beyond counting steps and calories – that not only can help inspire and motivate us, but also give us and our care providers a better understanding of our whole-body health.LINK: https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/health_fitness/fitbit-apple-watch-which-wellness-tracker-is-best-for-you/article_6b0046a4-6b68-11ed-b1d5-cf43a325eb2f.amp.htmlThank you to this week's sponsor Caraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/FUELED to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/FUELED or use code FUELED at checkout.Nutrafol -You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol dot com andentering the promo code FUELED to save fifteen dollars off your first month’s subscription.We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.www.Instagram.com/mollykimballrdExecutive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices