Podcasts about living well

What role can diet play in supporting brain health and living well with multiple sclerosis? In this episode of Living Well with MS, we explore the evidence behind the Overcoming MS diet recommendations and how small, consistent changes to the way we eat can support long-term health. Overcoming MS Program Facilitator and nutritionist Karen Lee explains the research linking diet quality with MS outcomes and introduces the principles behind the Overcoming MS dietary approach. Karen is joined by fellow Program Facilitator and health coach Ingrid Adelsberger, who shares her personal experience of following the program for over a decade. Ingrid reflects on the practical realities of adapting to a new way of eating, from navigating label reading and meal planning to finding family-friendly recipes that make the diet sustainable. Together, they explore why the Mediterranean-style dietary pattern underpins the Overcoming MS diet, how reducing saturated fat may support brain health, and why consistency matters more than perfection when making lifestyle changes. This episode is a webinar highlights special – originally recorded as a live Overcoming MS webinar and now edited for the podcast to bring you the key insights, questions and takeaways in one place. Watch this episode on YouTube. Keep reading for the topics, timestamps, and our guest's bio. 00:00 Introduction to the Overcoming MS diet 01:34 Overview of the Overcoming MS Program and lifestyle pillars 05:35 Why diet matters in MS and the research behind diet and multiple sclerosis 16:02 What a brain-healthy Mediterranean-style diet looks like 23:54 Ingrid's journey and creating the Overcoming MS cookbook 31:58 Q&A: common questions about the Overcoming MS diet 33:27 Whole grains, gluten and choosing healthier options 35:27 Managing weight and getting enough calories on a plant-based diet 37:30 Flaxseed oil, omega-3s and possible alternatives 39:29 Supporting bone health and osteoporosis with diet and lifestyle 42:45 Diet research in primary progressive MS 44:12 Processed vs ultra-processed foods Check out the Overcoming MS cookbook Discover hundreds of Overcoming MS friendly recipes New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS - begin your journey at our 'Get started' page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to help us continue creating future podcasts, please leave a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

As I look back now, I realize that seasons—singleness, marriage, parenting, birthing, raising children, growing older, are all seasons of life that we pass through. God even built seasons into nature as a picture to us that mirrors our real lives.

What happens when a leader falls on his way to the finish line? This can be a painful subject, but not one without hope. Listen as Mark DeMoss shares wisdom for finishing well.

What if your kitchen could become your sanctuary? In Episode 163 of NHA Today, guest host Kylie Buckner, RN sits down with whole-food plant-based chef and educator Stefanie Dougherty of Green Sage Life to explore how cooking can become a mindful, creative, and deeply nourishing ritual. Together they discuss: How plant-based cooking can shift from "chore" to creative joy Why engaging your senses reduces stress and builds mindfulness The powerful antioxidant role of herbs and spices How global spice blends transform simple meals Why beauty and nourishment go hand-in-hand The difference between "wellness rules" and the art of living well Stefanie shares practical kitchen tips, from sharpening your knife to layering flavors and reminds us that health is not just science. It's art. It's ritual. It's presence. This episode is an invitation to slow down, curate what you consume, and rediscover joy in your everyday meals. Links & Resources National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org

Do you want to live faithfully all the way to the finish line? Mark DeMoss says you need gratitude and guardrails. Find out what he means.

A Word About Living WellPreacher: Derek LamontSunday EveningDate: 15th March 2026Passage: Philippians 4:1-9

How do you build a sustainable career with multiple sclerosis? In this episode of Living Well with MS, Heather Carrasco shares how her diagnosis reshaped her relationship with work, rest and self-advocacy. Diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 2023 – though her symptoms likely began years earlier – Heather reflects on navigating the US healthcare system, learning to manage fatigue at work, and deciding whether to disclose her diagnosis professionally. She also shares how discovering the Overcoming MS Program and finding community helped her move beyond denial and make sustainable lifestyle changes. This episode will resonate with anyone adjusting to life after an MS diagnosis, managing invisible symptoms like fatigue, or trying to create a healthier balance between career and wellbeing. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Heather's bio. 02:12 Early symptoms, delayed diagnosis and navigating healthcare in the US 06:18 Explaining MS to others – invisible symptoms and describing fatigue 08:28 Discovering Overcoming MS and deciding to attend a retreat 09:51 The Overcoming MS retreat experience and finding community 12:02 Work–life balance, rest and putting yourself first 15:13 Diet, sustainable change and mindset shifts 16:28 Mental health, therapy and mindfulness 17:57 Support systems, disclosure at work and psychological safety 21:59 Advice for the newly diagnosed Register your interest in an Overcoming MS retreat New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS - begin your journey at our 'Get started' page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website

As AI grows more powerful, the skills that set humans apart are coming into sharper focus. Author Susan Riley shares what research reveals about creativity, how it works in the brain, and why cultivating it may be the key to thriving in the future of work and learning. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode230 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ X: https://twitter.com/musicenhances YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@enhancelifemusic Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/enhance-life-with-music-909096 In-episode promo: Living Well with Dr. Michelle (https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/musicenhances) or use Coupon Code musicenhances10 for 10% off. (Or buy on Amazon https://amzn.to/4iaYE1e.)  

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, hosts Liv Hill and Lyndi Mullinax, FNP delve into the complexities of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), focusing particularly on insulin-resistant PCOS. They discuss the prevalence of this condition, its symptoms, and the lifestyle factors contributing to insulin resistance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of sleep, diet, and exercise in managing PCOS, as well as the role of supplements and medical interventions like metformin and GLP-1s. The hosts encourage listeners to take proactive steps in understanding and managing their health, advocating for self-advocacy in medical settings.

On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are observing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month.  MS is a chronic neurological disease where the immune system attacks the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves), causing symptoms like fatigue, vision loss, pain, and mobility issues.The month of March is set aside to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis, and support funding to find a cure. Our Guest for this episode of the podcast is Regina Beach, an author, an adventurer, a fellow performer of the From Where I Sit project, and a person living with MS. Regina shares about her life, her work in the arts, navigating living with MS, and how to keep things sexy with your partner, even with a disability. Ramp. It. Up!Get to Know Our GuestRegina Beach is a disabled poet and essayist. Originally from the American Midwest, she now calls the U.K. home. She is a freelance writer and editor passionate about accessibility in the arts. She is the founder of the literary magazine Lesions | Art + Words, featuring the work of creators living with chronic conditions. She hosts Writers' Hour and is the editor of the London Writers' Salon's Writing in Community anthology. She facilitates creativity workshops for the MS-UK charity and is the producer of the Living Well with MS podcast. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reginabeach_creativewellbeing Facebook: http://facebook.com/ReginaBeachCreativeWellbeing/ Substack: http://reginagbeach.substack.com/ Website: http://www.reginagbeach.com/ Click the links below to watch the From Where I Sit performance presented by UAB:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfCYWhId-48https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvBSsiIQODQClick the link below to watch the From Where I Sit documentary directed by Ingrid Pfau:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M3qmd4WoPgStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comWe want to hear from you!Support the show

For the final episode of Season Six we're not looking backward. We're looking forward.In moments when the world feels loud, chaotic, and emotionally overwhelming, it's easy to lose your center. Headlines move fast, opinions move faster. And the pressure to react to everything can leave you feeling fragmented and exhausted.This episode is about staying oriented.The world will remain loud, but you don't have to lose yourself in the noise.Resources Mentioned & Show Notes Confident Woman Glow is where personal growth gets practical.We talk self trust, boundaries, identity, healing, and courage so you can stop second guessing yourself and start making choices you respect. Hosted by Mo James, Confidence Coach. Join Glow Circle on Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cw/ConfidenceCoachingforHer Camille is your AI confidence coach and on-demand agent of support. Camille was created to help you build trust in yourself, unpack your thoughts, and remind you of your power—anytime you need it.Learn more or start chatting → camilleai.net The Inner Strength Journal helps you recognize that sneaky voice of fear, pretending and performing so you can choose authenticity and courage instead. Because you deserve to live a life that's truly YOU.Your favorite version of you is waiting to be discovered, buy your copy today -– https://www.innerstrengthjournal.com. The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well -- https://amzn.to/3P9IfAx Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or tag us with your thoughts. Remember, the safe bet is always you. Connect Elsewhere:www.confidencecoachingforher.comIG/Threads: @confidencecoachingforherFB: confidencecoaching4her

This bonus episode of Insider Interviews: With Media & Marketing Pros came together super spontaneously at On Air Fest in Brooklyn, where podcasters, creators, and technologists gathered recently to talk about the future of audio and, no spoiler alert, the future of AI. After a keynote session that talked about living WITH machines by keeping humanity present I had to grab Baratunde Thurston and Terry Rice to keep talking about how creators, entrepreneurs, (and parents) are navigating exactly that. Both of these conversations landed on the same core idea as my previous episode with Jack Myers: The real differentiator won't be the machines—it'll be the humans using them. Baratunde Thurston, author, speaker, comedian, and “thought leader of interdependence,” has been thinking about this balance for years and created his podcast Life with Machines to really explore that. As he asks: How do we live well with technology, instead of just enduring it? Living Well with Tech per Baratunde He's experimenting with AI directly in his own creative process—even creating an AI character named “Blair” as a kind of co-producer on his show. But he's also clear that there's a line between assistance and authorship. #AI can help with research, feedback, or execution. But the deeper creative work, like ideas, voice, perspective, still needs to come from a human. “There's something slower and messier about crafting things yourself—but there's also a pride of creativity that I want to maintain.”  Baratunde, and not surprisingly after him Terry Rice, also raised an issue that's only going to become more important: authenticity. As generative AI content becomes harder to identify, the industry may need new ways to verify that a real person is behind what we're seeing, hearing, or reading. Some technologists are already exploring ideas like “proof of humanity.” But Baratunde's take was refreshingly simple: “I think the thing we're going to trust the most is this: I feel you. We're sharing the same air.” (He grabbed my arm to illustrate, saying “THIS is what matters.”) In other words, real-world presence and connection may become even more valuable in a digital ecosystem increasingly filled with synthetic content. My second conversation was with Terry Rice, entrepreneur, speaker, and host of The Signal, a podcast designed to help entrepreneurs cut through the noise and focus on practical strategies for growing their businesses. Terry uses AI in his own workflow, like generating prep guides before interviews (which I wish I had done for these spontaneous chats!) or organizing research. He also got so inspired by his kids that he built a way to help parents, with a way to build their own app for their kids! Trust me, you have to listen and hear what he did. But he made an important distinction: the value isn't letting AI do all the thinking. It's knowing what good looks like. “The real skill isn't producing every answer yourself—it's recognizing when something is good and when it isn't.” That was one of those lightbulb emoji comments. It’s also a mindset that he's already teaching his kids. In fact, his ten-year-old daughter summed it up in a way that might be the most useful rule for all of us navigating AI right now: “It's okay to fight with AI.” Out of the mouths of (this generation’s) babes. Question it. Push back. Refine the answer. Through lines? AI will absolutely change how content gets made and how businesses operate. But creativity, judgment, curiosity—and yes, a little humanity—are still very much part of the equation. And for now at least, that's something machines can't replicate. (But props to Chat GPT for helping me summarize some of this brilliance!) Key Moments: 01:36 – Baratunde Thurston on the philosophy behind Life with Machines02:40 – Experimenting with AI as a co-producer03:20 – Where creators should draw the line with AI06:43 – The emerging concept of “proof of humanity”07:55 – Why physical presence may matter more in an AI world10:13 – Should AI try to imitate humans?11:10 – Could real human experiences become a luxury?12:18 – AI's environmental impact and future possibilities 15:54 – Build With Them AI Parenting 17:18 –  A Brand Marriage: The Signal and Fiverr 19:54 –  Vulnerability Builds Trust 22:47 –  No Guilt Using LLMs 23:52 –  Teaching Kids to Challenge AI Connect With: Baratunde Thurston — Author, comedian, cultural thought leader; host of Life with Machines Podcast Terry Rice — Journalist, entrepreneur; host of The Signal and founder of Build With Them On Air Fest Connect with E.B. Moss and Insider Interviews: With Media & Marketing Experts            LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mossappeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderinterviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsiderInterviewsPodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@insiderinterviews Substack: Moss Hysteria Please follow Insider Interviews, share with another smart business leader, and leave a comment on @Apple or @Spotify… or a tip in my jar!: https://buymeacoffee.com/mossappeal!  THANK YOU for listening!

We are pleased to welcome Dr Valter Longo to this episode of Living Well with MS. Dr Longo is the scientist behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet. He is a bio-gerontologist and cell biologist serves as a professor at the USC Davis School of Gerontology and as the director of the USC Longevity Institute. He is the creator of the fasting-mimicking diet, a program that claims to mimic the effects of periodic fasting. To read Dr Longo's full bio, click here.  Originally broadcast in 2020, this episode has been edited to remove out-of-date content and reuploaded in 2026 to ensure it remains relevant and useful. 02:08 Today's rising fascination with fasting diets  03:50 Main differences between the fasting-mimicking diet and other fasting diets  05:03 Diving into blue zones, where a higher percentage of the population lives to 100  06:55 The correlation between the centenarians and people who are fasting   11:04 Does fast mimicking help people with MS live better and longer?  14:03 The different types of fast-mimicking diets including 5:2, 16:8 and occasional water fasting  24:54 What should we eat between fasts?  29:28 What is the ProLon diet, and for those on a budget, how can peopel get some of the benefits on their own? 

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, host Liv Hill and guest Lyndi Mullinax, FNP delve into the complexities of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). They discuss its definition, symptoms, and the importance of recognizing undiagnosed cases. The conversation highlights the four types of PCOS, with a focus on post-pill PCOS, its symptoms, and the necessary lab work for diagnosis. Lindy shares effective repair strategies and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes and patience in the recovery process. The episode concludes with encouragement for listeners to seek help if they suspect they have PCOS.

When a child engages in hair pulling, skin picking and other body focused repetitive behaviors, it can be very alarming for parents. Children feel compelled to engage in the BFRB but often feel quite embarrassed and ashamed. Drs Jennifer Gola, Marla Deibler and Renae Reinardy talk about their new book, Free To Be Me with a BFRB: The Ultimate Kid's Guide to Living Well with Hair Pulling, Skin Picking, Nail Biting, and other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.  This book provides a very comprehensive and compassionate approach to the treatment and management of BFRB's. Our discussion provides an excellent introduction to this topic and to a very useful resource for parents, children and therapists.   For more information https://thecenterforemotionalhealth.com/staff/dr-jennifer-gola https://thecenterforemotionalhealth.com/staff/dr-marla-w-deibler/ https://www.lakesidecenter.org/about.html and also see Dr Marla Deibler's blog on Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/from-surviving-to-thriving

Tired of hearing “it's just stress”?  IBS experts Drs. Laurie Keefer and Darren Brenner join Kate Scarlata and Dr. Megan Riehl to set the record straight on irritable bowel syndrome.IBS is a real, biologically based disorder involving the gut–brain axis, the microbiome, immune function, and nervous system signaling. Understanding how these systems interact reshapes how we diagnose, personalize treatment, and support long-term symptom relief.If you've felt dismissed, confused, or stuck in trial-and-error care, this episode will help you feel validated, informed, and empowered with a clearer, science-backed path forward.Together we break down:The value of a positive diagnosis (not endless testing)The impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on gut sensitivity Using diet to support symptom relief without unnecessary food restrictionHow to comprehensively match treatment to your triggersSupport & Professional ResourcesIf you've experienced ACEs or trauma and want support from a GI psychologist or trauma-informed provider, these directories can help: GI Psychology (virtual services available)Rome Foundation GastroPsych Provider DirectoryTrauma-Informed Mental Health Provider DirectoryPartnering with a clinician trained in gut–brain disorders and trauma-informed care can safely address both physical symptoms and nervous system patterns. Aggeletopoulou et al. Unraveling the Pathophysiology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Mechanisms and Insights. Int J Mol Sci, 2025.Keefer L et al. The Role of Resilience in IBS and Other Chronic GI Conditions. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2021.Chang L et al. Sex, Anxiety, and Resilience in the Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and IBS. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2025.Dong et al (UCLA Church Lab). Experiences of discrimination are associated with microbiome and transcriptome alterations in the gut. Front Microbiol, 2024.Scarlata K et al. Utilization of Dietitians in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Members of the American College of Gastroenterology. Am J Gastroenterol, 2022. How Kate Does It: Low-FODMAP Diet (AJG)This episode is sponsored by Ardelyx. Learn more about Kate and Dr. Riehl:Website: www.katescarlata.com and www.drriehl.comInstagram: @katescarlata @drriehl and @theguthealthpodcastOrder Kate and Dr. Riehl's book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS. The information included in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing treatment.

What does it really mean to parent with multiple sclerosis, and how do you talk to your children about something so unpredictable? In this episode of Living Well with MS, we're joined by Julie Stamm – MS advocate, author and mother – for an honest and uplifting conversation about raising a child while living with MS. Diagnosed in 2007, Julie turned her experience into advocacy, determined to be open with her son about her condition in ways that are truthful but age-appropriate. She shares how parenting reshaped her perspective on resilience, how listening to children can ease the guilt many parents carry, and why adapting as a family is a sign of strength, not failure. We explore storytelling as a tool for empowerment, the importance of peer support and community, and why the outlook for people newly diagnosed today is more hopeful than ever. Julie also reflects on her children's book Some Days and her work to promote inclusion and diverse abilities through advocacy and education. This episode will resonate with anyone parenting with MS, considering starting a family, supporting a loved one with MS, or looking to turn lived experience into meaningful advocacy. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Julie's bio. 00:00 Introduction and Julie's diagnosis journey 01:23 Why honesty with children matters 02:26 Sharing your story and the power of lived experience 03:37 Parenting guilt, resilience and writing Some Days 04:42 How MS affects the whole family 06:40 Adjusting to change and adapting over time 08:39 Becoming an MS advocate and finding your niche 10:02 Gratitude, grief and staying hopeful 11:23 The importance of peer support and community 13:52 Research advances and hope for the future 14:58 Advice for newly diagnosed parents   Learn more at Julie's website www.iamstamm.com Follow Julie on Instagram at @iamstamm New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS - begin your journey at our 'Get started' page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to help us continue creating future podcasts, please leave a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, Olivia Hill discusses the multifaceted approach to fat loss, emphasizing that it is not solely about tracking macros but involves understanding metabolism, hormones, stress, sleep, and behavior. She highlights the importance of faith in the journey and offers practical strategies for achieving sustainable results. Olivia encourages listeners to view their health journey as one filled with purpose and hope, rather than just a struggle with numbers.

If you've ever felt stuck between knowing what could help you live well with MS and actually making it stick, this conversation is for you. In this episode of Living Well with MS, Overcoming MS Program Facilitator Laura Crowder explores the ‘change your life for life' pillar, the inner work that helps make lifestyle changes feel sustainable rather than overwhelming. Laura is joined by Overcoming MS Program Facilitator Hayley Baker, who shares her personal experience of building confidence, resilience and self-compassion while following the Overcoming MS Program. Together, they reflect on why mindset matters, how hope and empowerment can support wellbeing, and what to do when life inevitably knocks you off track. This episode is a webinar highlights special – originally recorded as a live Overcoming MS webinar and now edited for the podcast to bring you the key insights, questions and takeaways in one place. Watch the full webinar on  YouTube. Keep reading for the topics, timestamps, and our guest's bio. 00:58 Exploring the pillar: Change your life for life  04:36 Choice, autonomy and taking control after diagnosis  09:56 The role of hope in living well with MS  12:37 Awareness, acceptance and managing difficult days  16:02 The power of language in habit formation  21:13 Empowerment and making lifestyle change sustainable  22:45 Community support and shared experience  25:36 Hayley's personal journey with MS  35:01 Advice for people new to the Program  37:50 Q&A: common challenges, motivation and self-compassion  Read the Overcoming MS books Learn more about the “Change your life, for life” pillar New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS - begin your journey at our 'Get started' page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to help us continue creating future podcasts, please leave a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

In this expansive, soulful, and beautifully honest episode of the UpliftHER Leadership Series on the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with the brilliant Monica Kapila — award-winning creator of Doin Dubai, storyteller, curator of experiences, and living proof that leadership can be intuitive, unconventional, and deeply human.As always, we begin by walking the talk with a grounding HeartMath coherence practice, inviting the nervous system to settle and the heart to lead. From there, Monica takes us on a rich journey through her life from London to Dubai, corporate consulting to creative entrepreneurship, radio hosting to luxury travel and food curation sharing wisdom gathered through curiosity, courage, and lived experience.This conversation is layered, warm, and refreshingly real. We talk about trusting your nature, making decisions without regret, redefining success beyond numbers and algorithms, and why you can't have it all at once — but you can have a deeply meaningful, well-lived life when your priorities are clear. Monica speaks candidly about family, motherhood, health, money, boundaries, burnout, creativity, and the quiet power of doing what you're genuinely good at.What unfolds is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and lead from alignment rather than pressure — in business, relationships, and life.✨In this thoughtful, inspiring, and delightfully rich conversation, we explored:✅Trusting your nature and making decisions without self-betrayal✅Why there are no “wrong” paths — only lived lessons✅Building Doin Dubai through curiosity, discernment, and integrity✅Blogging vs. social media, micro-influence, and quality over quantity✅Monetizing creativity without losing authenticity✅Burnout, caregiving, and why you can't have it all at the same time✅Prioritization, family values, and redefining work-life balance✅Health as the non-negotiable foundation for everything elseConnect with Monica:- Blog: https://www.doindubai.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doindubai/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakapila/- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/doindubai

The holiday sparkle has faded, motivation is dipping, and music practice might be starting to feel like a chore. But what if this is actually the most important growth season of the year? In this Microhance episode, I'm sharing five simple, powerful ways to reset mid-year and help your child get the most out of music lessons – with habits that build not just musical skill, but confidence, resilience, and lifelong joy.   Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/micro54 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ X: https://twitter.com/musicenhances YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@enhancelifemusic Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/enhance-life-with-music-909096 In-episode promo: Living Well with Dr. Michelle (https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/musicenhances) or use Coupon Code musicenhances10 for 10% off. (Or buy on Amazon https://amzn.to/4iaYE1e.)  

Send a textHow Your Environment Shapes Your Well-Being, Energy & Daily HabitsWe often focus on habits, discipline, and motivation when trying to improve our well-being. But what if the real issue isn't willpower — it's environment?In this episode, I explore how your home, neighborhood, and daily surroundings influence your energy, consistency, and ability to sustain healthy habits. From lighting and layout to friction and functionality, your environment may be shaping your behavior more than you realize.This is the first episode in the Design & Living Well series — a conversation about environmental wellness and how the spaces we live in quietly shape how we feel and function every day.In this episode, you'll discover:How your home environment affects your mental clarity and daily energyWhy friction in your surroundings can sabotage healthy habitsThe connection between environmental design and habit sustainabilityWhat happiness research reveals about home satisfaction and life satisfactionWhy ease in your environment is not indulgent — it's supportiveIf you've ever felt like your habits don't stick, this episode offers a new lens: it may not be a motivation problem — it may be an environment problem.Listen in and start noticing the conditions shaping your daily life.“Nice design isn't just decoration. It's part of how we live well.”—Sheri If you like this content, you might like these episodes:➡️ Episode 11: Wabi Sabi Wellness: Finding Peace in Imperfection➡️ Episode 28: Embrace Hygge this Season for Wellbeing➡️ Episode 58: Beyond Aesthetics: Designing a Healthy Home Environment with Candice Rogers

In this episode, Liv Hill discusses the misconceptions surrounding scale weight and fat loss, emphasizing that the scale does not tell the whole story of one's health journey. She provides insights on how to measure real progress through body measurements, clothing fit, and performance improvements rather than solely relying on the scale. Liv also highlights the importance of mindset in achieving sustainable fat loss and offers practical tips for tracking progress effectively. The conversation encourages listeners to celebrate small wins and focus on the journey of transformation rather than fixating on numbers.

I've long believed the unexpected should be what we expect. Even with the best plans, things can shift, sometimes without warning. Last year, I shut the podcast down, not long after promising The Sex Talk 2.0.  Truthfully, I was very excited to bring that to you. Although nervous. Early in my career, I had made a promise with God that I would follow him into this territory, to which I never felt ready, as long as I never had to talk about sex. Obviously, God had different plans.  I never imagined the first series would be such a hit, and as I was preparing for the second version, I started to question things. I didn't question whether the series was valid, but whether I had the knowledge and experience to bring it to life.  The answer was no. At least not at the time. After recording a few podcasts for that series, I decided it wasn't the time. I needed space and my own experience before I could bring that to the world. I had things I needed to sort out on my own. So I shut down the podcast. In fact, I shut down a lot of things, never with the intent to quit, but with the intent to grow.  The rebrand I didn't know I needed! Last year was a whirlwind in the best possible way. I really grew up, and that growth led me to redefine my health and re-establish my story.  In this podcast, I share my journey, what I learned, and where I'm going. I've never been healthier. Yet at the same time, I've never been more confident that I'm not here to bring more knowledge but to inspire lived action. In this series, you'll hear a lot about my story and experience, offering you insight into approaching health differently. Join me as we relaunch the podcast in this new season, uncovering common health illusions. Join us "After The Show." After the show, I invited my husband on to share the real and very vulnerable question we tried to answer for The Sex Talk 2.0 that ultimately led to our break. We also talk about how that became the heart of this new series and updated message here at The Living Well! To join the live "After the Show" recordings, subscribe to The Weekly Fill Newsletter. You can also watch all replays of past and future "After The Show" Recordings. Become a Subscriber to The Weekly Fill Here!

Menopause can change how your body handles blood sugar, energy, weight an overall health – and for women living with diabetes or other chronic conditions, it can feel especially overwhelming. In this episode we break down what's really happening in the body during menopause, how hormonal shifts affect diabetes management and what women can do to feel better and stay in control. From symptoms you shouldn't ignore to practical tips for everyday life, this conversation is design to education, empower, and remind you that you are not alone. Living well is possible – at every stage.

What happens when the goal of yoga isn't to "fix" or "cure," but to navigate the complex reality of a chronic condition with grace, humor, and agency? In this episode, we are joined by bestselling author and health journalist Kayla Kurin.Kayla shares her global journey of navigating 50+ countries while managing chronic health issues, offering a refreshing perspective on how storytelling, comedy, and travel can reshape our identity. We dive deep into the intersection of journalism and somatic health, exploring how to live an expansive life right now, exactly as you are.We dive deep into:The Power of Narrative: How we can use storytelling to communicate complex therapeutic needs.Identity & Stigma: Moving past the "stigma" of illness to live a full, adventurous life.Global Wisdom: Practical advice for living expansively, even when your health feels restrictive.Sadhana in Action: Kayla's personal daily practices for maintaining stability.About Our Guest: Kayla KurinKayla Kurin is a health and travel journalist, comedy writer, and storyteller from Canada. She is the bestselling author of the Yoga for Chronic Illness series. Her work has appeared in prestigious publications such as The Toronto Star, Yoga International, and Matador Network. Having lived and worked in over 50 countries, Kayla draws on a global perspective to communicate complex therapeutic concepts with humor and heart.Support the showConnect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook

Stay Connected Beyond the Podcast Subscribe to our Substack to get episode updates, event announcements, wellness tips, and personal thoughts from Marnie and Stephanie delivered straight to your inbox. If you love the show and want to support what we're building, consider a paid subscription for $30 annually. Your support helps fund podcast production and allows us to continue bringing you meaningful, high-quality conversations. https://theartoflivingwell.substack.com/ What if your symptoms weren't random — and aging didn't have to mean decline? In this in-depth and highly practical episode, we explore how understanding your unique biology, labs, and lifestyle can completely change your health trajectory. In this powerful conversation on The Art of Living Well Podcast®, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter welcome back Dr. Stephen Cabral for a third time. Dr. Cabral dives deep into the principles of Personomics, root-cause healing, and why testing — not guessing — is essential for long-term health and longevity. Together, they walk through real lab results on air, explain what common imbalances actually mean, and break down why most people normalize symptoms that are early warning signs from the body. From gut health and mold exposure to neurotransmitters, stress, genetics, and aging, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and a clear roadmap for healing. _______________________________________ What You'll Learn in This Episode: ● What Personomics is and how it differs from traditional medicine ● The difference between chronological age and biological age ● How to identify the early signs your body is out of balance ● Why most people feel "fine" but are actually compensating ● The power of functional medicine lab testing vs. guessing ● What gut, vitamin, and neurotransmitter labs can reveal ● How stress, mold, and lifestyle impact energy and resilience ● Why supplements alone don't heal — and when they do matter ● How to personalize protocols without overdoing it ● How to build a sustainable, boring routine that supports longevity _______________________________________ Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode: ● "All symptoms trace back to deficiencies or toxicities." – Dr. Stephen Cabral ● "You don't heal by adding more — you heal by removing what doesn't belong." – Dr. Stephen Cabral ● "Your genetics are real, but they are not your destiny." – Dr. Stephen Cabral ● "You never truly know what's going on until you test." – Dr. Stephen Cabral ● "Most people think they're fine because they've normalized their symptoms." – Dr. Stephen Cabral ● "There's a system to healing — it's not guesswork." – Dr. Stephen Cabral _______________________________________ Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer & Intro 02:15 - Why feeling "okay" is not the same as being healthy 06:00 - Deficiencies vs toxicities and why supplements fail 10:55 - The Rain Barrel Effect and stress accumulation 16:00 - Why genetics does not control your health 21:30 - The flaw in one-size-fits-all medicine 26:40 - Early body signals before chronic disease 31:00 - Why lab testing beats guessing 41:30 - Stress, dopamine, and burnout in high performers 52:30 - Longevity, anti-aging, and health after 40 _______________________________________ Wellness Resources for Everyday Health: This is the exact functional lab test discussed on the show. The Stephen Cabral Candida, Metabolic, and Vitamins Test provides insight into gut health, metabolism, and key nutrient levels. Get $150 off at stephencabral.com/livingwell  _______________________________________ Looking for a clean, plant-based boost for energy, focus, and immunity? We love ENERGYbits algae tablets—a simple, nutrient-dense superfood made from pure algae.

How can mental health support be better tailored to the real, lived experiences of people with MS? In this episode of Living Well with MS, we're joined by Dr Eva Fragkiadaki, counselling psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology at the University of the West of England. Her whose work focuses on developing personalised, evidence-based mental health interventions for people living with MS. Eva shares insights from her research into group-based psychological support, including her co-designed MyMS-Ally intervention. Together, we explore why traditional mental health approaches don't always work for people with MS, the power of peer connection, and how concepts like identity, self-compassion and visibility of disability shape emotional wellbeing. This conversation will be especially valuable for anyone living with MS, supporting someone with MS, or interested in how mental health care can become more person-centred, inclusive and accessible. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Eva's bio. 00:00 Introducing psychosocial interventions for MS 03:38 Researching group therapy and therapeutic change 06:07 Gender, representation and inclusion in MS research 08:19 What kinds of mental health support help in MS? 10:30 Why group interventions matter 12:47 Peer support, safety and community connection 15:10 Integrative and personalised therapy approaches 17:29 Visible and invisible disability in MS 20:15 Self-compassion and identity 22:23 Future directions for mental health care in MS   Learn more about Eva and her work Learn more about Eva's research on mental health and MS New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS - begin your journey at our 'Get started' page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to help us continue creating future podcasts, please leave a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

Former Lifeworks CEO Stephen Liptrap joins Mark Henick to talk about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, host Liv Hill discusses the concept of reset meals, emphasizing the importance of listening to our body's signals rather than adhering strictly to meal plans. She explains how skipping meals can lead to emotional and physical chaos, and introduces the idea of a reset meal as a way to stabilize hormones and regain control. Liv shares her formula for a balanced reset meal and encourages listeners to create their own simple, repeatable meals to help them get back on track after disruptions in their eating patterns.

Your 30s can feel like a decade full of tension. The tension between freedom and responsibility, living fully now and preparing wisely for the future, wanting clarity without becoming rigid. In this episode of Space for Life, Joe joins Tommy for an honest conversation about what it really means to live well in your 30s with freedom and intention.Rather than offering formulas or life hacks, this conversation explores the deeper internal work of defining what truly matters. Joe and Tommy talk through why so many decisions feel exhausting, how guiding principles and guardrails can simplify life's gray areas, and why postponing life often trains us to keep postponing it. They close by reflecting on how habits, more than any single decision, quietly shape the direction of our lives. This episode is for anyone navigating the weight of this decade and looking for a calmer, more grounded way to move forward.0:00 Intro7:41 Avoiding Comparison13:04 Guiding Principles26:23 Making Decisions Easier34:13 Now Versus Later53:56 Auditing Your HabitsLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org

Stay Connected Beyond the Podcast Subscribe to our Substack to get episode updates, event announcements, wellness tips, and personal thoughts from Marnie and Stephanie delivered straight to your inbox. If you love the show and want to support what we're building, consider a paid subscription for $30 annually. Your support helps fund podcast production and allows us to continue bringing you meaningful, high-quality conversations. https://theartoflivingwell.substack.com/  _______________________________________ We all say we don't have enough time - but what if the real issue isn't time at all, but how intentionally we're using it? In this timely episode, we explore how to stop letting life happen by default and start designing your days, weeks, and year with purpose. In this practical and reflective solo episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter break down how to intentionally plan and design your time in 2026. From understanding where your hours are really going to building simple systems that support your health, relationships, and energy, this conversation focuses on sustainable habits - not overwhelm.  Through real-life examples, personal experiments, and coaching insights, Marnie and Stephanie share actionable tools to help you step off the hamster wheel, reclaim your time, and create a year that actually feels good to live. _______________________________________ What You'll Learn in This Episode: ● How intention and systems matter more than motivation ● Why small, consistent habits outperform big goals ● How to design your year without overloading January ● The power of visual planning and seeing your year at a glance ● How to build habits in manageable 10-15 minute increments ● How to create anchors or buckets for health, work, relationships, and adventure ● Ways to reclaim time from distractions like phones and notifications ● Why flexibility and grace are essential when building new habits _______________________________________ Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode: ● "If you don't design your year, your year will design itself." - Marnie Dachis Marmet ● "If it's not on your calendar, it's not real." - Stephanie Potter ● "We don't rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems." - Stephanie Potter ● "Motivation is not going to tap you on the shoulder and say today's the day." - Marnie Dachis Marmet  ● "You are the only one who can make 2026 amazing for yourself." - Marnie Dachis Marmet ● "Small, consistent actions create momentum over time." - Stephanie Potter _______________________________________ Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: 00:00  - If you don't design your year, your year designs you 02:09  - The 8760-hour reality check where your time actually goes 03:40  - Why goals fail without systems (Atomic Habits logic) 06:55 - One habit every 90 days using the calendar method 08:24 - The 5-minute habit rule that changes your identity 17:02 - Three questions that decide how your 2026 will feel 21:36 - Non-negotiables and how to protect time for what matters   Episode with Erin Newkirk: https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/blog/episode-10-learn-how-to-work-your-best-life-with-erin-newkirk _______________________________________ Our Favorite Wellness Support: Looking for a clean, plant-based boost for energy, focus, and immunity? We love ENERGYbits algae tablets - a simple, nutrient-dense superfood made from pure algae.

Last week, we talked about the six key drivers of personal health with Dr. Tom Frieden. But how does that factor into our conversation about the value (or not) of wearables and supplements? This week, Dr. Zeev Neuwirth and Producer, Jess Greenwood, are back to unpack that for you. We discuss the role wearables do and potentially could play in helping each one of us achieve and maintain better health. We talk about how important it is to understand that the six drivers of personal health may be simple, but they're not necessarily easy and why that means individuals are not to blame.  Most importantly, we offer an invitation. To those who are creating, supporting, or changing their own environments to support better health for themselves or their community. We want to hear from you! Please get in touch so we can share your story on the podcast.

Today's Guest Alice is a comedian, mom to two amazing kids, a rare disease advocate, and by her own description, a recovering attorney. She lives with Muckle-wells syndrome, a rare auto-inflammatory disease, and she brings humor and honesty to what it's like living with chronic illness. Website: ⁠⁠www.alicepaynecomedy.com⁠⁠ Instagram: @alicepaynecomedy YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alicepaynecomedy3492 Today's Host Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice. Links for Dr. Koolaee ⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrmichellekoolaee.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally broadcast in 2020, this episode has been edited to remove out-of-date content and reuploaded in 2026 to ensure it remains relevant and useful.  In this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast, and we are pleased to welcome Dr Aaron Boster, an Ohio-based board-certified clinical neuroimmunologist specializing in MS. Given we are surrounded by temptations – from that delicious pint of ice cream to the lure of sleeping in instead of hitting the gym – we are happy to tap his expertise to help us understand how lifestyle choices impact MS and our overall health. 

How do you find hope when a doctor gives you 8 years to live? This moving episode proves that Living Well with Dementia is about more than just a diagnosis; it's about choosing a new way to thrive. Our guest was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's at 50, but a decade later, he is rewriting the narrative through cycling and advocacy. Living Well with Dementia requires a shift in perspective. Consequently, we explore the "Jim Berry method"—a strategy that allowed Peter's father to live with the condition for 25 years by staying engaged in the family business. Furthermore, this conversation provides caregivers with practical "hacks," such as using digital clocks and open toolboxes to maintain independence. Ultimately, the secret to Living Well with Dementia lies in making moments, not memories. Specifically, learn why you should stop "testing" a loved one's memory and start entering their world instead. If you want to move from fear to action, this episode is for you. Discover how to unmask the person behind the diagnosis and find joy in the "different" life that follows. 0:00 – Intro: Challenging the 8-year Alzheimer's prognosis. 01:45 – Catching up with Peter and Deb: Life as an advocate and author. 04:12 – The early signs: Recognizing young-onset symptoms at age 50. 07:30 – “The Compass”: How cycling became Peter's greatest therapy. 09:45 – The science of lifestyle: Why exercise is non-negotiable for brain health. 11:15 – 25 years with Alzheimer's: The incredible story of Peter's father. 14:50 – Modifying the workplace: Creative ways to keep a loved one engaged. 17:30 – Dealing with the "Dementia Monster": Staying independent through small hacks. 21:10 – The "Gray Box" analogy: Seeing the person, not just the diagnosis. 24:45 – Slow Puncture vs. Patching the Puncture: Evolution of the books. 27:20 – Top Caregiver Advice: Why you should stop "testing" memory. 31:00 – Entering their world: How to adapt when reality shifts. 34:15 – Making moments, not memories: Living in the present. 37:50 – Closing thoughts: Why life is different, but not over. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: Navigating MCI - Not The End of The Road, Just A Bend in The Road Practical Strategies for Coping with Cognitive Changes ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Feeling overwhelmed? HelpTexts can be your pocket therapist. Going through a tough time? HelpTexts offers confidential support delivered straight to your phone via text message. Whether you're dealing with grief, caregiving stress, or just need a mental health boost, their expert-guided texts provide personalized tips and advice. Sign up for a year of support and get: Daily or twice-weekly texts tailored to your situation Actionable strategies to cope and move forward Support for those who care about you (optional) HelpTexts makes getting help easy and convenient. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ List of the Top 20 Alzheimer's Podcasts via FeedSpot! See where we rank. Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com Or learn more at Our Website

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, host Liv Hill discusses the importance of food tracking as a foundational tool for intuitive eating. She emphasizes that tracking is not a permanent solution but a means to build awareness and understanding of one's body and nutritional needs. The conversation explores the relationship between health and fat loss, the benefits of tracking, and the distinction between triggers and discomfort in the context of food tracking. Liv encourages listeners to reframe their perspective on tracking as a valuable feedback mechanism rather than a restrictive practice.

Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "Living Well While We Wait" from Jeremiah 29:4-14.

Are you Team Live Long or Team Live Well? More and more people are talking about longevity. How do we make the most out of the decade of life we're in? How can we live healthier not just physically but also our overall well-being? Bianca Gonzalez breaks down why lifespan and healthspan matters, and how we can achieve our longevity goals.Invest in your body for the years ahead! Make Forti-D 2000 part of your daily routine. Shop now on https://shopee.ph/universal-link/mall/search?deep_and_web=1&keyword=forti+d+2000&shop=1689675913&smtt=9&utm_campaign=s1689675913_ss_ph_fbaa_bgpaanobato-thepodcast&utm_medium=seller&utm_source=facebook-caASC Reference No. U0134P010926FFollow #PaanoBaTo BaTo on our socials!IG: www.instagram.com/paanobatoFB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/paanobatoTiktok: www.tiktok.com/@askpaanobato To know more about the work of Bianca Gonzalez, check out her pages on IG/FB/X/YouTube/Tiktok: @iamsuperbianca Paano Ba ‘To?!Created by Bianca GonzalezEst. 2014

Fiber isn't one-size-fits-all and for some people, more isn't better. In this episode, we explore why most people under-eat fiber, why certain fibers can worsen symptoms, and how to personalize intake in a way your body can actually tolerate. Dr. Heather Armstrong shares emerging insights on fiber function, microbiome capacity, and practical strategies for going low and slow. We also unpack new science explaining why fiber supports gut health in some individuals, while triggering issues in others with reduced fermentative activity. In this episode, we discuss: • The fiber gap, health risks, and minimum intake targets • How solubility, viscosity, and fermentability guide fiber choice • Matching fiber types to IBS, diarrhea, and constipation • Why whole foods matter more than isolates • Citrus peel pectin and simple kitchen hacks • Why “low and slow” dosing reduces gas and pain • How long microbiome changes and symptom relief actually take • When fiber supplements help (and when they don't) • Individualized fiber needs in IBD (and implications for IBS, MS, and liver disease) • Why dietitians are essential for precision nutritionThis episode is especially relevant if you've been told to “just eat more fiber”—and it didn't go well.Learn more about Dr. Heather Armstrong's novel research:Gut feeling: new test and precision diet could boost health for people with IBD. U of A research team in clinical trials for their innovative AI-powered tool that could reduce inflammation by “rewiring” the gut microbiome.References:Ramezani F, Pourghazi F, Eslami M, et al. Dietary fiber intake and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Clin Nutr. 2024Chang SC, Cassidy A, Willett WC, Rimm EB, O'Reilly EJ, Okereke OI. Dietary flavonoid intake and risk of incident depression in midlife and older women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016 Armstrong HK, Bording-Jorgensen M, Santer DM, et al. Unfermented β-fructan Fibers Fuel Inflammation in Select Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients. Gastroenterology. 2023Armstrong H, Mander I, Zhang Z, Armstrong D, Wine E. Not All Fibers Are Born Equal; Variable Response to Dietary Fiber Subtypes in IBD. Front Pediatr. 2021Gao J, Lee AA, Abtahi S, et al. Low Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols Diet Improves Colonic Barrier Function and Mast Cell Activation in Patients With Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Mechanistic Trial. Gastroenterology. This episode is sponsored by Activia.Learn more about Kate and Dr. Riehl:Website: www.katescarlata.com and www.drriehl.comInstagram: @katescarlata @drriehl and @theguthealthpodcastOrder Kate and Dr. Riehl's book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS. The information included in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing treatment.

In this episode, Liv Hill gives the best advice on the next steps in your health journey.

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, host Liv Hill discusses the significance of support, community, and accountability in personal growth and health journeys. She emphasizes that strength comes from knowing when to ask for help and the importance of guidance over mere instruction. Liv highlights the role of accountability partners and the value of belonging to a community that shares common goals, ultimately leading to greater success in achieving personal objectives.

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, host Liv Hill discusses the critical role of rest in personal health journeys, emphasizing that burnout is not a badge of honor. She explores the difference between being busy and chaotic, and offers practical strategies for recovery, including establishing consistent sleep rhythms, daily decompression techniques, and the importance of taking moments to pause throughout the day. Liv encourages listeners to support their bodies and manage stress effectively, highlighting that these strategies are accessible and rooted in biblical principles.

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, Olivia Hill discusses the importance of mindset in personal growth and health journeys. She emphasizes that individuals are not the problem, but rather their mindset and perceptions. The conversation covers how to reframe setbacks as valuable information, the significance of focusing on progress over perfection, and the necessity of building self-trust. Olivia also shares biblical insights on transforming one's mindset and hints at the next episode's focus on recovery.

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, Olivia Hill discusses the significance of habits and systems over motivation. She emphasizes that a lack of discipline often stems from the absence of effective systems. Olivia introduces three key strategies for building habits: lowering the bar, habit stacking, and tracking wins. By implementing these strategies, individuals can reduce decision fatigue, maintain momentum, and achieve long-term success in their personal development journey.

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, host Liv Hill introduces the Missing Piece series, focusing on the importance of understanding nutrition beyond mere restriction. She emphasizes the need for alignment in one's eating habits, advocating for intention over restriction. The conversation explores how to build consistency with grace, the significance of creating quality meals, and the moral implications of food choices. Liv encourages listeners to view their food choices as feedback rather than a reflection of their worth, and she concludes by outlining the next steps for listeners in their wellness journey.

As a society, and as an industrial complex, we've made health complicated…and expensive. But, epidemiology suggests that what we need to do to achieve and maintain personal health is really quite simple. Dr. Tom Frieden returns to the show to talk about the second half of his book, The Formula for Your Health. Through extensive research and review of hundreds of epidemiological studies, he distills the findings down to six basic things we need to be doing in order to be healthy. Dr. Frieden acknowledges that there is nuance, but he also affirms that history is clear. There are other societies in the world that were and are far healthier than the US population, and NOT because they had wearables, packaged food, home massagers, or Pelotons.  Dr. Frieden is author of the book, The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own. He is also the founder and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, a global health organization that accelerates action against the world’s deadliest health threats. Resolve to Save Lives has worked with governments and other partners in more than 60 countries to save millions of lives. Dr. Frieden previously served as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York City Health Commissioner, where he led efforts that increased life expectancy by 3 years and helped end major health crises including the largest US outbreak of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, the 2014 West Africa Ebola epidemic, and responses to H1N1, Zika, and other threats.

Jennifer L. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home with Madame Chic and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic, Mademoiselle Chic, and Connoisseur Kids. She is also the creator of the YouTube channel, The Daily Connoisseur, where she explores the fine art of living. Jennifer has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS News, and in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Epoch Times, Vanity Fair, USA Today, Newsweek, and The Daily Mail. She and her family live in Southern California and the English countryside. Her latest book, The Daily Connoisseur's Guide to Living Well at Home is out now.Learn more at www.jenniferlscott.comSupport the show

Description:What if the most faithful thing we could do right now is simply pay attention? In this episode of For the Love, Jen and Amy sit down with theologian, ethics professor, and artist Lee C. Camp for a soulful conversation about the kind of faith that wakes us up to what truly matters. As part of our Wake Up Call series on faith, Lee invites us to slow down and notice the world—our lives, our neighbors, and the beauty that keeps trying to reach us. Together, they explore why paying attention is not a luxury but a spiritual practice—and how our obsession with productivity, planning, and certainty can cause us to miss the most beautiful and formative parts of our lives. Lee reflects on what it means to know ourselves as deeply beloved by God, not because of what we produce but because love is the starting point of a life well lived. This conversation traces the threads of human flourishing and imagination, and asks why beauty—found in art, nature, poetry, and story—often teaches us more about God than arguments ever could. As he often does on his own No Small Endeavor podcast, Lee challenges us to consider what Christians are being called to wake up to in this season: a renewed attention to community, to creation, and to a church that is something we practice together, not merely something we attend. If you're longing for a faith that feels grounded, spacious, and alive—one that helps you live a good life in the world you actually inhabit—this episode is a gentle, necessary wake-up call. Thought-provoking Quotes: “What Christianity most needs right now is to rediscover the basics of the beautiful story which we claim to believe.” – Lee C. Camp The model of the cross means that if we take up our cross and follow Christ, that we can expect difficulty because so much of human history doesn't want that kind of way. Religious powers don't want that. Imperialist powers don't want that. And so we can trust that we're going to have our own kind of crosses to bear along the way. And yet that life has triumphed over death. That love has triumphed over hatred. that beauty and truth and goodness has triumphed over hostility and ugliness and meanness. And so that's the big story.” – Lee C. Camp I deeply understand why a lot of people just can't believe all this [religious] stuff. But for me, it, the story at its best. is so beautiful that I don't know why everybody doesn't want to believe it, even if they can't believe it. It's this place  we embody this narrative, embody this beauty, embody this brokenness in which we try to find tangible ways to do life together.” – Lee C. Camp Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jen Hatmaker on Lee Camp's No Small Endeavor podcast | Jen Hatmaker: When Everything Breaks: Grief, Growth, and Human Flourishing – https://www.nosmallendeavor.com/jen-hatmaker-when-everything-breaks-grief-growth-and-human-flourishing No Small Endeavor Podcast – https://www.nosmallendeavor.com/ Munther Isaac: Palestinian Christian Pastor on War, Hope, and Love –https://www.nosmallendeavor.com/munther-isaac-palestinian-christian-pastor-on-war-hope-and-love Munther Isaac Sermon | Christ in the Rubble – youtube.com/watch?si=zK8OKK_xGMZR64ZD&v=ZPTrmN6Dzmw&feature=youtu.be Guest's Links: Website - https://www.leeccamp.com/home Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/LeeCCamp Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leeccamp Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Rk2D2fHz5mzmJT8G-x9uO5kyhQiU1N2 Podcast - https://www.nosmallendeavor.com/ The Subtext Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-subtext/id1835471106 Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, I want to take you with me to Japan. I went during a time of sadness, to be with family, and what I received there were lessons I didn't even know I needed. This conversation is about seven quiet teachings Japan offers us as we move into 2026. We talk about why January doesn't need reinvention, why acceptance is one of the most powerful tools we have, and how small, cumulative practices can support real wellness. We explore wabi sabi, the wisdom of elders, ancient traditions, nervous system care, and what it truly means to go inward without disappearing. If you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or pressured to have it all figured out, this episode is for you. My hope is that you listen slowly, take what resonates, and leave the rest. Thank you for being here with me. Let's begin x Candice