Happy Healthy You!

Guest: Don Goewey Don brings his neuroscience background to a new book by Jesuit priest and mystic Anthony DeMello. Listen as Don shares the wisdom from both worlds.

Guest: Author and Interfaith Minister, Barbara Becker Heartwood is the central core of the tree. Its sole purpose is to support the rings that grow around it. Barbara Becker wants us to see those we love, and have lost, to be that heartwood. I think you will love her. Perhaps you will start your own […]

Guest: Linda Penkala 2020 is turning out the be the year of the pause. Uninvited though it was, perhaps we can make the most of it by taking the time to make an intentional commitment to our health. Linda Penkala is a wellness expert and the author of The Pause, a book for and about […]

Guest: Gelong Thubten Gelong Thubten is our very first Tibetan monk to grace the podcast with his presence. And what an awesome presence he has! He shares with us some wisdom for navigating these stressful times and creating more peace through mindfulness practices. The author of the new book, A Monk’s Guide to Happiness, Thubten […]

Guest: Kathryn Tristan As a Research Scientist and Assistant Professor of Medicine on the faculty of Washington University School of Medicine, Kathryn Tristan studies our immune system and its diseases. She shares some strategies to to help us focus our minds to overcome worry and anxiety using simple and easy tools of the mind, body, […]

Guest: Connie Bowman I was taking a walk and I thought of you! Here are some words of (hopefully) comfort for some troubling times. How you are doing? Please share how you are staying grounded and well during these unprecedented times. And if you need new sunglasses or readers, don’t forget to use code: Connie20 […]

Guest: Tracy Carlson The best way for us to emulate God is to become a blessing in other people’s lives. – Joseph Telushkin, A Code of Jewish Ethics After an abusive and traumatic childhood which resulted in struggles with an eating disorder and entering recovery, Tracy has become an advocate for others, as well as […]

Guest: Connie Bowman Do you have a safe place, a sanctuary of your own where you are free to express your sorrows, your prayers, your gratitude? What was your response to the last podcast? When your old shoes are tired and worn, how long does it take you to replace them with new better fitting […]

Guest: Connie Bowman “Love takes time” as my acting teacher used to say. He was stealing a line from a song but there’s truth there. Becoming a spiritually mature human can be the work of a lifetime; a lifetime of forgetting and remembering and forgetting again that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. […]

Guest: Connie Bowman Is balance even possible? Over the past several years on this podcast I have talked a lot about finding balance in mind, body, and spirit. What does that mean? I try my best to explain. After listening, you might think about in which of the three centers you tend to spend more […]

Guest: Kelly Morgan, PhD Is your health often put on the back burner because your life is just too busy? Kelly is here to help us all find more balance and peace.

Guest: Dr. Julie Kinn Our service men and women are there to defend us, but who is taking care of them and their families? From PTSD to family concerns, our military is a unique subset of the population with unique needs. The Department of Defense has developed some innovative programs and the civilian population is […]

Guest: Ellen Hendriksen, PhD “Extroverts can have social anxiety too,” and other truths in this revelatory podcast with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen. How to quiet your inner critic, overcome shyness and be your bright and shiny beautiful true self. Dr. Hendriksen and I share some of our most embarrassing moments (mostly mine!) and how they’re not […]

Guest: Mike Rucker, PhD What’s in your fun file? It’s summertime and our days should be chock full of fun activities, right? Sometimes I run out of ideas. Feel me? Time to call in the experts. Mike shares some mindful ideas for bringing more fun (aka joy) into our lives. In the podcast Mike mentions […]

Guest: Kendra Araujo A podcast for girls and women of all ages! Stop judging, comparing and worrying about the “good” opinion of others. You are enough so just be you! Kendra has some great suggestions for being fierce and fearless no matter what stage of life we are in! Visit Blue Planet Eyewear to shop […]

Guest: Jacqueline Pirtle Author and healer Jacqueline Pirtle reminds us that regardless of our current situation we are just perfect and fully capable of experiencing joy. Visit Blue Planet Eyewear to shop for stylish readers and sunglasses while supporting their Visualize Change campaign which partners with Save the Children, SEE International and other non-profits to […]

Guest: Gordon Petersen What to eat, how to sleep, managing stress, and how to stay well and stave off the aging process (as best we can!). Gordon Petersen, PhD is an anti aging expert with some strong ideas for living our healthiest lives. Please support our sponsor Blue Planet Eyewear. Shop for stylish readers and […]

Guest: Kris Ferraro The benefits of gaining a deeper understanding of your own energy are many. You can become master of your life. You are no longer at the mercy of other people’s stuff. You can manage shifting emotional states in a more graceful way. You can find balance and harmony even during the tough […]

Guest: Tiffany Toombs How to work with story and archetypes and uproot limiting beliefs that keep us from living our best life, fulfilling our deepest desires and being our most authentic self.

Guest: Abigail Henson, PhD Fathers in prison affect us all. Open your heart and open your eyes to the personal, familial, and societal cost of incarceration with an amazing young woman.

Guest: Alison Mitzner, MD Family wellness starts with parents, which puts a lot of pressure on moms and dads. From food choices, to fluoride, to not freaking out, here’s some topical, practical advice for for creating happy healthy habits and rolling with the punches of child raising. Also, check out Chef AJ’s free weight loss […]

Guest: Chef AJ After losing more than 50 pounds and keeping them off, Chef AJ has a mission to help everyone live healthier and happier through nutrition education. Her passion will inspire you to lose weight and create some new healthy eating habits. Newly inducted into the Vegan Hall of Fame, She’s author of the […]

Guest: Bobby Bowman My son drops by to share his film favs in preparation for Oscar Night on Feb. 24th. No spoilers in this podcast just some tips for appreciating some of the new award worthy films from 2018! Please support our sponsor Blue Planet Eyewear. Shop for stylish readers and sunglasses while supporting their […]

Guest: Deborah Hawkins Wright A conversation about race that helped me step into my dear friend’s skin to feel what it’s like to be black in America in 2019. Deborah shares her passion for helping us transform to be the best version of ourselves through her company Inside/Out Loving You. You will love her as […]

Guests: Bridget Linsenmeyer, Ines Nassara There’s a new songwriting duo and they have a message of truth and empowerment to share with us. Through the power of their music, these two incredible young women hope to flip some tired old scripts and positively affect our limited and sometimes biased ways of thinking. We get to […]

Guest: Julia McClellan Say buh-bye to trash and hello to sustainability. My daughter Caroline Bowman joins me as co-host to talk with her dear friend and cast mate Julia McClellan. She calls herself Zero Waste Warbler and it so suits this beautiful Broadway actress and activist whose passion and intention is living a life of […]

Guest: Dani Stoller A candid discussion about women and body image, food, sexuality, and more. Dani has done the work and is here to serve women and enlighten all of us about living well in the perfectly imperfect bodies in which we were so blessed to be born.

Guest: Anna Gatmon, PhD Author Anna Gatmon shares some wisdom for keeping the sacred alive during this commercial season.

Guest: Connie Bowman The holidays can be complicated. While we may enjoy the family time and festivities, for some people grief, stress and loneliness are the norm during the holidays. How the stories we have been told and those that we tell shape us and can help us heal.

Guest: Susan Weis-Bohlen The author of The Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide, Susan shares her strategies for staying healthy through life’s inevitable changes. She gives important lifestyle tips, explains how eating according to your body composition can eliminate disease, regulate emotions, and even help you lose unwanted pounds.

Guest: Mark Gober A Princeton grad, Mark Gober lived a pretty left brain existence working in the financial and high tech worlds. Then he stumbled on some information about human consciousness that changed the way he thought about almost everything. His new book details his journey of discovery, backed up by some hard science and […]

Guest: Ariane de Bonvoisin Ariane has found a beautiful, joyful, and loving way to teach valuable life skills and spiritual values to children. We talk about the challenges of change, the daily frustrations our children face, how to handle grief and loss, and more. Her sweet books will delight and inspire you with mindfulness and […]

Guest: Julie Reisler It’s always a joy to have Julie on the podcast. Our favorite empowerment strategist shares some secrets from her new book to help us all master our lives at work. Pre-order her new book today.

Guest: Kate Walker The World Wildlife Fund wants to engage our children in the wonders of nature and the importance of caring for wildlife and our natural resources. They’ve created a fun educational program called Wild Classroom for parents and teachers to share with children. It’s pretty awesome and it’s completely free! Please support our […]

Guests: Jessie Kates, Heather Jefferson, Lisa Rados A conversation with some of my favorite yoga teachers. We talk about their personal journeys and how yoga can help us grow, heal, and clear the way to oneness with our true self. And some great ideas for self care during times of transition. Please support our sponsor […]

Guests: Keegan Cravo and Joe Clark Spending time outdoors is the best part of Summer but mosquitoes and ticks can put a real damper on our party! How to manage and protect yourself and your family from the dangers of mosquitoes and ticks from two of my favorite people: my niece Keegan and nephew Joe. […]

Guest: Debbie Ulrich We have found a few ticks in our family this summer so I wanted to get the skinny on Lyme. Turns out Lyme is a tricky little bugger. Debbie Ulrich knows first hand about the growing problem of Lyme disease. She shares some important information about Lyme, what it is, how it’s […]

Guest: Jacqueline Pirtle A commitment to exploring happiness every day of the year led to this delicious book. How a daily practice and small shifts can help us all find more happiness. As you’re spending more time outside in the sunshine, don’t forget to protect your eyes. Visit our sponsor Blue Planet Eyewear for the […]

Guest: Rick Sharpe Author Rick Sharpe shares his story of rising strong after depression and gives us some ideas for helping those we love to open up, share more, and heal. As you’re spending more time outside in the sunshine, don’t forget to protect your eyes. Visit our sponsor Blue Planet Eyewear for the most […]

Guest: Cynthia Olsen A fun conversation with some great tips for living and aging well, and where to travel for the healthiest inspiration.

Guest: Sierra Bender Author and activist Sierra Bender returns to the podcast with a call to action for men and women. If your goal is a happier and healthier relationship, work-life balance and world, this conversation is for you.

Guest: Cheryl Meyer Cheryl has so much to say about eliminating toxins in our bodies and how it can help us feel better, reduce inflammation, even lose weight more easily. You will want to take notes. I did!​

Guest: Diana Stone A Mother’s Day tribute to those Moms who have children in heaven. As Diana Stone reminds us so bravely, we are still their mothers and always will be.

Guest: Connie Bowman This is the 2nd of our training runs. It’s a little longer and gives us a gradual challenge. Choose your favorite running app and join us! Be sure to stretch with us on youtube afterward.

​Guest: Or Shahar In this conversation from Berlin, Germany, Or Shahar talks about her own struggles with depression and how the practice of yoga has helped her discover the healing that is possible. Please visit our sponsor Blue Planet Eyewear for the most stylish readers and sunglasses around. Use code: Connie20 for your HHY listener […]

Guest: Coss Marte This was a first for me: interviewing an ex-con. But when his book showed up in my mailbox, it seemed like a “God thing.” Coss Marte was sentenced to prison for dealing drugs at age 23. He was desperately unhappy and seriously unhealthy. Then a prison doctor gave him a grim prognosis. […]

Guest: Connie Bowman Ease back into a running program with Connie. Here’s a moderately easy three mile training run to get you motivated. Choose your favorite running app, lace up your running shoes, grab your phone and earphones and let’s go! Be sure to stretch afterward with this Post Run Yoga Stretch video and make […]

Guest: Dr. Stephen Lewis From deep in the heart of Texas, Dr. Lewis gives us some great tips for cleaning up our diets and finding the vitamins and supplements that work best for our bodies.​

Guest: Laurie J. Cameron Mindfulness is not just a trendy buzzword. In this frenetic fast-paced world it’s a necessity for a happy healthy life. Laurie is back to talk about her new book and give us lots of practical wisdom for living a more mindful life, every minute of every day.

Guest: Linda Penkala from Optimum Health for Life We all (mostly) know the signs and symptoms of heart disease differ for women and men. But how aware are you of the subtle signs that something may be amiss? When we are tuned in to our hearts we can recognize potential threats to our physical, emotional, […]

Guest: Billy Atwell A real conversation about recovery from abuse and fear and how to thrive. Don’t forget to check out our sponsor eco-friendly, sustainable and totally cute Blue Planet Eyewear. Be sure to use code: Connie20 for your special Happy Healthy You! discount.​