Health Geeks Book Club Podcast

Do you wake up anxious? Worry through the day? Binge worry late into the night? Are you part of the 80% of Americans who are anxious according to the APA (American Psychiatric Association)? The Health Geeks, Kristen and Eleanor, think all of us should read this book. We loved talking about the stories and the brain tools that Judson Brewer, MD PhD, offers in his refreshing book UNWINDING ANXIETY: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (2021). Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862).

Producer Tim, the Podfather, has moved into a new studio. The Health Geeks enjoy their new status as the first to podcast from the new location and the conversation kicks off quickly. Have a coffee, let us ride in the car with you or go for a run and listen in. We really like each other, and it shows. We check in to see how our wellness wheels are running, if vacations are healthy, if anxiety is not, and are we really Tim's guinea pigs?? Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

Do you have limiting beliefs? Have you heard of neurobics? Are you ever jealous or guilt-ridden? Are these thoughts getting in your way? Eleanor and Kristen explore lessons that helped Mel Robbins discover a simple and easy technique. She shares it in her book THE HIGH FIVE HABIT. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

What do you think about that title? Have diet recommendations changed since 2005? Are foods good or bad? The Health Geeks talk about this “no-nonsense, tough love guide” dated book and compare it to other books they have read. Kristen and Eleanor take issue with the approach Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin advocate in their book SKINNY BITCH. The Health Geeks were serious, but they did have fun talking about this one! Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

Do you take STAYING alive for granted? What happens inside your body when you step on a nail? When you have an allergic reaction, when you get the flu? When cells turn into cancer? Phillip Dettmer tells an amazing story, in simple terms, understandable analogies, and beautiful pictures about these common situations in his 2021 book IMMUNE: A journey into the Mysterious System that Keeps you Alive. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

The Health Geeks are still learning about this thing called Podcasting. Tim, the Podfather, joins this mish-mash of a conversation. Topics include figuring out how to rate a podcast -- why they are reading wellness literature, how this reading is showing up in their lives, and then there is to say more about body functions… Never a dull moment in this studio! Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

What is Earthing? What is a ground? How do electrons contribute to our good health? Is our health connected to the Earth? How? Eleanor and Kristen were introduced to the concepts of “electromedicine”, “inflame-aging” and barefoot running presented in the book: "EARTHING: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever?" By Clinton Ober, Stephen Sinatra, MD, and Martin Zucker. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

Have you passed gas (farted) lately? How does smell affect your interactions? Let's talk about human smells and what does smell have to do with our health and wellness? Can Kristen and Eleanor make that jump? We laugh it up as we complete our review of Harold McGee's comprehensive text NOSE DIVE: A Field Guide to the World's Smells (2020). Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

Do you enjoy the smells around you? Do you even notice them? Why do they smell the way they do? Eleanor and Kristen are introduced to the intricate details of the chemistry behind the smells of the “osmocosm” and the volatiles that are involved. A very surprising read of Harold McGee's text – NOSE DIVE: A Field Guide to the World's Smells (2020). Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

Do you eat foods from other countries? March is National Nutrition month and the theme this year is: Celebrate a World of Flavors! Kristen, Eleanor and Producer Tim started talking about Mardi Gras traditions and "foreign" foods we have sampled from different regions of the US and other countries. We even found ways to tie our chat into the reading we have been doing about wellness. We loved our chat--hope you do too! Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

What does the research say about the popular diets in the headlines? Diet culture abounds. Which diet REALLY works? Should we count calories? Health journalist, and author, Robert J. Davis, PhD joins Kristen and Eleanor to discuss his latest book SUPERSIZED LIES: How Myths about Weight Loss Are Keeping Us Fat- and the Truth About What Really Works. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

We love reading books together. When we finish a book, it's not over! The books provoke us and encourage us to pursue the ideas confronted. We keep the conversation going, sharing more of our personal stories and reactions. Maybe it is too much coffee, but Eleanor and Kristen had more to say about ATLAS OF THE HEART by Brené Brown. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

Brene Brown has written a reference book exploring the “language” of our hearts. Kristen and Eleanor had different reactions to “ATLAS OF THE HEART: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience." They select some of Dr. Brown's itemized emotions and discuss nuances in the language we use to talk about how we feel. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862)

Celebrating a major milestone-- 50 episodes! We take some time and reflect on our break. We share what we did, based on our reading, to restore our spirits for this upcoming year of podcasting. Tim joined in and offered help to those new to podcast listening. Take a break from your routine and get to know us better on this podcast! We love company!

Eleanor and Kristen revisit The Telomere Effect: If you haven't heard of Telomeres yet-- you will be blown away! This week's chat is about THE TELOMERE EFFECT: A revolutionary approach to living younger, healthier, longer by Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD and Elissa Epel, PhD.

Eleanor and Kristen revisit The Switch: Should you eat breakfast, eat small meals all day long, drink milk, eat nuts, give up alcohol and never ever smoke a cigar? Listen in while Eleanor and Kristen talk about just a few of the provocative and maybe even radical ideas that challenge current nutritional recommendations presented in the book THE SWITCH by James W. Clement.

Eleanor and Kristen talk about Spark: Can your muscles take care of your brain? Listen in while The Health Geeks, Kristen and Eleanor, highlight concepts presented in “Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” by John J Ratey, MD

While Kristen and Eleanor are on a break, they want to revisit some of their favorite episodes. This episode: The Health Geeks, Eleanor and Kristen, talk about ideas from Jay Shetty's book “Think Like a Monk”

WOW — Celebrate with us --our FIRST year of podcasting is in the bag! As our second year starts, we look where we have been and where we may be going. Listen in as Eleanor and Kristen review titles read, cherishing some highlights from each. They also look at the distribution of titles across the various wellness disciplines and ideas for their next reads.WOW—Celebrate with us --our FIRST year of podcasting is in the bag! As our second year starts, we look where we have been and where we may be going. Listen in as Eleanor and Kristen review titles read, cherishing some highlights from each. They also look at the distribution of titles across the various wellness disciplines and ideas for their next reads.

Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel burned out? Do you often daydream about dropping everything and disappearing? Maybe you need to set some boundaries. Kristen and Eleanor are joined by Jennifer Locklear, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who maintains a private practice in Lewisville, North Carolina as we talk about “SET BOUNDARIES, FIND PEACE: a guide to reclaiming yourself” by Nedra Glover Tawwab.

Is our body fat more than just an energy store? How complex is it? What role do genes, hormones, microbes play in shaping our bodies as we age? Eleanor and Kristen keep talking about the book they really liked: “THE SECRET LIFE OF FAT: The science behind the body's least understood organ and what it means for you” By Sylvia Tara, PhD.

Did you know fat was once something only rich folks could get? Now it is something demonized and misunderstood. What if we all knew that fat is so much more than something that pads our bellies? Kristen and Eleanor start an energized discussion of Sylvia Tara's book- “THE SECRET LIFE OF FAT: The science behind the body's least understood organ and what it means for you”.

Kristen and Eleanor check-in with each other --reflecting on some of the wellness ideas and advice in the books they are reading (ex. Brain Wash, the Lazy Genius Way, Essentialism). They share what happened when they tried some of the tips!!

Has anyone ever described you as “a people pleaser” “disruptive”, “argumentative”, a “self-sabotager” “bad at relationships” or just plain “checked out”? Do you think ADHD is a real thing? Has anybody ever asked you “What's wrong with you?” Eleanor and Kristen explore a fascinating conversation between Dr. Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey about the effects of trauma on mental health in their book “WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU? Conversations on Trauma, resilience, and healing.”

Are you working on your wellness plan? Are you ever late for what you said you wanted to do? Do you have trouble getting motivated? What do you know about buffering? Kristen and Eleanor wanted to keep exploring some of the gems we discovered while reading Greg McKeown's book “ESSENTIALISM: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.”

Do you make choices reactively or deliberately? Have you ever continued to invest time or effort in a nonessential project instead of cutting your losses? –Ever throw “good money after bad”?? Listen in as Eleanor and Kristen discuss Greg McKeown's book “ESSENTIALISM: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.”

Are you dragging some past experience into your future? Is it making life difficult? Kristen and Eleanor delve into the benefits of a new fourth wave of therapy called Emotional Freedom Technique A.K.A. Tapping. Tune in to find out what this is all about. We are discussing Peta Stapleton's book – “THE SCIENCE BEHIND TAPPING: A proven stress management technique for the mind and body”.

Are you dragging some past experience into your future? Is it making life difficult? Kristen and Eleanor delve into the benefits of a new fourth wave of therapy called Emotional Freedom Technique A.K.A. Tapping. Tune in to find out what this is all about. We are discussing Peta Stapleton's book – “THE SCIENCE BEHIND TAPPING: A proven stress management technique for the mind and body”.

Do you have routines? Eleanor kept thinking about Kendra Adachi's book, THE LAZY GENIUS WAY, and got Kristen to join her in a conversation about Rule #5 and #6 for starters. Grab some coffee and take a break (Rule #12) Curious??

Are you “ON” all the time, trying your best and not feeling great about anything? There might be some good news. You don't need a new list of things to do, maybe you need a new way to see?? Kristen and Eleanor examine some of the RULES that Kendra Adachi suggests in her fun book: THE LAZY GENIUS WAY.

So many ideas from our reading, and we just must keep talking about them. BRAIN WASH, ATOMIC HABITS, WILLPOWER INSTINCT, SELF COMPASSION…..we wish the authors could join Eleanor and Kristen in our ongoing conversations because we are weaving their ideas together and making our wellness tapestries.

Do you want more willpower? Are you feeling “slothful? Kristen and Eleanor review Kelly' McGonigal's book, THE WILLPOWER INSTINCT, and talk about what it is to be a “willpower scientist” on a personal level.

What is a habit? Do you want to change any habits? Are you having trouble with that process? Eleanor and Kristen talk about James Clear's book, ATOMIC HABITS, and his 4 Laws of Habits as applied to making helpful habits or breaking unhelpful habits.

Who is listening to us talk about the books we are reading? What age group are you in? Kristen and Eleanor represent two different demographics and they talk about comments from our podcast audience. Tim joins in the chat and gives some hints about how to ask Alexa how to get your podcast. They also talk about the growing relationship of science and wellness.

Do you need a scrub brush to wash your brain? Eleanor and Kristen check to see as they go over the “Ten-Day Brain Wash” suggested in the book BRAIN WASH by David Perlmutter, MD and Austin Perlmutter MD.

Clickbait, dopamine and amygdalas….what the heck? ..and what is the “Disconnection Syndrome” anyway? Kristen and Eleanor (with Timothy Beeman's help) begin their review of the book, BRAIN WASH, written by David Perlmutter MD, and Austin Perlmutter, MD.

Do you know someone that can't eat peanuts? Is there any hope for them and other food allergy sufferers? Eleanor and Kristen think there is good news coming after reading Kari Nadeau's and Sloan Barnett's book: THE END OF FOOD ALLERGY: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse a 21st- Century Epidemic featuring Immunotherapy.

When do you say enough is enough? Kristen and Eleanor reflect on Simone Biles action at the Olympics and the break they just took after their 25th episode of The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast.

How do you de-stress?? Eleanor and Kristen hangout after a recording session and share reflections about how the information in the books they review is working its way into their lives.

Are you a mouth breather? Do you use the power of your breath? Explore “the new science of a lost art” as Kristen and Eleanor discuss James Nestor's book, BREATH. Producer Tim joins in and demonstrates extended exhalation that is soooo cool!

Just what is Cancer? Buckle up and listen in as Eleanor leads Kristen on a deep dive into the history of "a medical mystery" and those who have spent lifetimes trying to unravel it as presented by Dr. Jason Fung in his book, THE CANCER CODE.

How do you evaluate wellness literature? What do you do with the information and recommendations? Kristen and Eleanor, (and Tim, too!) muse, reflect on the content of several books, and chat about what they are doing with their podcast now that they have it in motion. Give them some feedback!

So, what is the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion? Why should we care? What does it have to do with our wellness? Eleanor and Kristen dive into details in Kristin Neff's book, SELF COMPASSION.

Do you need a bar of soap to take a Forest Bath? How do your senses help you respond to the woods? Kristen and Eleanor review the beautiful book, FOREST BATHING by Dr. Qing Li

What do Kava, Cannabis, and Kombucha have to do with your health? Eleanor and Kristen explore some controversial topics as they review UNLEASH YOUR INNER HEALTH by Jeffrey Blair PhD

Are your microbes overgrowing? Do you need to “prune” your microbiota? Eleanor and Kristen finish their review of Michael Ruscio's book: HEALTHY GUT HEALTHY YOU

Are you listening to your body? It's talking to you! And what is a FODMAP diet anyway? Kristen and Eleanor continue discussing Michael Ruscio's book: HEALTHY GUT HEALTHY YOU.

Take a stroll down the Gastro-intestinal system with Eleanor and Kristen as they start chatting about Michael Ruscio's book: HEALTHY GUT HEALTHY YOU: The Personalized Plan to Transform Your Health from the Inside Out.

Who’s in charge here? Is your microbiome calling the shots? Kristen and Eleanor talk about Emeran Mayer’s book: THE MIND GUT CONNECTION: How the Hidden Conversation within our Bodies Impacts our Mood, our Choices, and our Overall Health.

How are scientists, professional associations, educational systems, governmental policies influenced by BIG corporations? Are there some strange bed partners here? Eleanor and Kristen wrap up their conversation about Mark Hyman’s THE FOOD FIX.

Can we navigate the tension between government control vs. individual choice in our food choices? Kristen and Eleanor continue a conversation about Mark Hyman’s book THE FOOD FIX.