To Health With It

The coronavirus pandemic is sparking a nationwide mental-health crisis. In this episode, Dr. Nate Klemp returns to discuss simple techniques to be more resilient and improve our emotional health during a crisis. Nate explains how our physiological reaction impacts our emotional health and shares strategies to improve our responses, including mindfulness and meditation. The episode wraps up with a 5-minute guided meditation.

Don’t miss some of our favorite moments from the second season of To Health With It. In this wrap-up edition, Brad Lawson sits down with executive producer Amanda Boatright to share some of the stand-out topics discussed with leading experts throughout the season’s 11 episodes. They also cover their key takeaways from the show’s diverse guests, a few unexpected surprises, and some memorable moments.

Nearly 1 in 3 workers run out of money before payday—even those earning over $100,000 a year. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Enrichetta Ravina to explore why so many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and what we can do to address it. We’ll discuss different strategies both employers and employees can take to improve their current financial well-being. We also dive into ways employees can better prepare for the future, including those large, unexpected expenses.

Did you know that most medical students and physicians do not receive a significant amount of nutrition and physical activity training? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Dexter Shurney about lifestyle medicine, what distinct value it offers patients, and how everyday choices we make can be a positive influence on our health. We’ll also discuss the difference between preventive and lifestyle medicine and why traditional “preventive” medicine may not prevent chronic disease.

Did you know that a whopping 11% of American adults experienced a panic attack in the past year? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bob Cuyler to discuss the effectiveness of existing treatment options for people who suffer from anxiety and PTSD and the promising results from a new digital solution. We also discuss compelling science behind the body’s physiological response to panic and the surprising impact that these conditions can have on the American workforce, their employers and medical costs.

It’s a New Year, and for many people it includes resolutions for a healthier lifestyle. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many of those same goals will be abandoned by February. We want to flip the script, so in this episode, we talk with sustainable behavior change scientist, Dr. Michelle Segar. We discuss the science behind what motivates people and how you can make lasting changes. We also dig into why people stop doing things that are good for them, why short-term motivators are important and the latest recommendations for physical activity.

Vaping has steadily grown in popularity with both adults and America’s youth—becoming a deadly, nationwide epidemic with thousands of reports of serious lung illness. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Rashelle Hayes about what’s behind the recent headlines and major health issues associated with vaping. We’ll discuss what’s contributing to the surge in use, the health risks relative to smoking, and look back at the promising early days of vaping when e-cigarettes were widely believed to be a safer alternative to smoking tobacco.

Social determinants of health is a hot topic, but how do organizations put the data to work? In this episode, we talk with Matt Walsh of Geisinger about his organization’s unique and successful approaches to address the needs of its communities—supporting patient health, from birth to life and everything in-between. We’ll discuss real-life success stories that highlight the use of social determinants of health data to improve patient care and employee well-being.

Research estimates that 32 million Americans live with a food allergy, including 26 million adults. These allergies are on the rise in children, but also impact a growing number of adults. In this episode, we sit down with Susie Hultquist, food allergy advocate and CEO of Spokin, who advises Fortune 500 companies how to make the workplace safer and more welcoming for employees with food allergies. We’ll touch on the places where allergies lurk in foods, packaging label secrets and what food manufacturers are doing to address this growing crisis. We also dive into the growth in adult-onset food allergies, the incoming allergy-dense workforce and what employers and workplaces can do to support employees with food allergies.

When doctor selects a test, treatment or care plan, there’s no one size fits all option for all patients. Personal values, goals and preferences play a significant role in decision making and may even lead to better health outcomes. In this episode, we’re talking about shared decision-making (SDM) with two doctors at WiserCare, an online tool that educates patients on treatment options and helps physicians understand a patient’s preferences and circumstances.

In this episode, attorney Barbara Zabawa joins us to share how workplace wellness programs are impacted by the changing laws surrounding marijuana and CBD products. We’ll discuss how employers can keep up with legal changes that effect group health plans and wellness programs. She’ll also share the technical differences between CBD oils and marijuana, as well as information for employees on CBD use and drug testing.

In this podcast episode, we’re joined by “America’s Healthy Heart Doc” and fellow podcaster Dr. Joel Kahn to talk about how he inspires his patients and listeners to adopt a healthier lifestyle, including eating a plant-based diet. We’ll also learn about his personal journey to focus on lifestyle medicine, which began in his college dorm’s cafeteria. Dr. Kahn will share why the most dangerous question to ask your doctor is “What diet do you recommend for my diabetes or heart disease?”

In the Season 2 premiere of To Health With It, we talk with Dr. Sherry Pagoto about the role of social media in addressing health behaviors and supporting individuals as they improve their health. We’ll discuss how to use social media to develop and deliver behavioral interventions that target diet, physical activity and cancer prevention behaviors. We’ll also uncover the how and why social media is a popular and effective resource for those trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

In this bonus episode, Brad Lawson and Amanda Boatright, executive producer of To Health With It, sit down with Eric Langshur and Kate Soden of AVIA, the innovation partner to the nation's forward-leaning health systems. They discuss the highlights of the 2019 AVIA Network Summit, which focused on digital innovation in the healthcare industry to improve quality and access to care nationwide.

Don’t miss some of our favorite moments from the inaugural season of To Health with It. In this wrap-up edition, our hosts Brad Lawson and Dr. Kate Wolin share some of the stand out topics discussed with leading experts throughout the season’s 12 episodes. They also cover their key learnings from the show’s diverse guests, a few unexpected surprises, and some memorable moments.

In recent years, healthcare technology has significantly grown in popularity thanks to wearable tech and health management apps, but are they effective? In this episode we sit down with Dr. Gary Bennett and discuss the challenges of bridging the gap between science and the commercial world to create new health products and services that work. We’ll talk about the major challenges the research industry faces when they attempt to convert their findings into applied technology for the corporate wellness industry. We’ll also discuss what it takes to balance the digital touch with the human touch when it comes to health management.

Obesity often impacts more than just an individual. In fact, the most successful weight loss strategies involve developing healthy habits for the whole family. In this podcast episode we talk with Joanna Strober and Thea Runyan, founders of the mobile coaching app Kurbo. We’ll discuss their journey of taking an evidence-based weight-loss program and digitizing it to reach a broader audience--helping more families develop healthy eating and exercise habits.

Research has suggested a strong connection between obesity and cancer. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Katie Schmitz, Professor of Public Health Sciences, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Penn State, and President of the American College of Sports Medicine. We'll discuss how obesity affects cancer risk. We’ll also cover how staying active can lower your risk while improving outcomes for some cancer patients.

We sit down with Carl Hirschman, CEO and Founder of CareTree, to talk about what caregiver burden is and how it challenges today’s workforce. We’ll discuss why most caregivers don’t see themselves as actual “caregivers” and learn about the struggles of the “sandwich generation.” We'll also dive into how information connectivity can empower caregivers and how employers can support their caregiving employees.

Is more medication really the best way to manage your pain? We chat with Dr. Phil Page about how evidence-based, drug-free pain management could change a person’s health for the better. In this episode, we’ll cover the different types of drug-free pain management and their benefits, why it isn’t more widely applied, and why physical therapy is often a good place to start.

Did you know that over 30 million Americans suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and 70% of these sufferers are between the ages of 25 and 55? In this episode, we sit down with Danny Bernstein, Founder of metaME Health, to talk about GI-related conditions and how they influence employee health, productivity, and happiness. We’ll discuss the difference between Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, how diet plays a role in symptom management and how IBS/IBD is costing U.S. employers. Danny sheds light on his own personal experience and what companies like MetaMe are doing to help people struggling with these conditions.

According to the CDC, low breastfeeding rates in the U.S. add over $3 billion a year to medical costs for the mother and child. Breastfeeding can mitigate these costs by reducing risk of hypertension and breast cancer in mothers, as well as encouraging obesity prevention and immunity for babies. If breastfeeding is so beneficial, why are only one in four infants exclusively breastfed as recommended at 6 months? Today we sit down with Dr. Joanna Buscemi, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at DePaul University, to talk about the current issue of Breastfeeding, its benefits for mother, child, and employer, and the many challenges of being a breastfeeding mother in the workplace.

Is your zip code as important as your genetic code? We sit down with Dr. Reginald Tucker-Seeley, Assistant Professor of Gerontology at the University of Southern California to talk about the Social Determinants of Health and how where you live has a substantial impact on your health. We'll also dig into how to properly design health interventions around the social determinants of health and how community health and workplace health are related.

In recent years various news outlets have published articles about how sitting’s negative side effects rival those of smoking. Today, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Vallance to discuss the question everyone is asking: is sitting really the new smoking? Dr. Vallance is an is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Disciplines at Athabasca University and has published definitive research on this topic. In this episode, we’ll dive into the risks of being sedentary, ways to mitigate the negative side effects of sitting, and the risks of comparing sitting to smoking.

In part two, we continue the conversation with Dr. Nate Klemp about neuroplasticity and maximizing your brain power. In this episode we’ll cover integrated meditation practice, tackling your feelings of burnout, and Nate’s journey to learn more about the mind.

Dr. Nate Klemp, NYTimes bestselling author of the book Start Here and founder of Life XT, believes in exercising our minds the same way we exercise our bodies. In this episode we sit down with him to discuss the power of neuroplasticity in people of all ages, the importance of keeping employee minds healthy, and why fitting meditation into your life could be easier than you think.