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Welcome! Each episode of Wellness While Walking addresses the real health concerns you're facing: • metabolism shifts and blood sugar spikes/weight gain • establishing sustainable habits despite crazy-busy schedules • adapting movement regimens (featuring walking!*) to work for you… in a fun way! • implementing doable nutrition approaches that work with your midlife body and life Hi, I'm Carolyn, a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach of almost 20 years. I was a health-rejectionist! I didn't think it mattered what our lifestyles were like – I even doubled down on this approach, working in the ultra-processed foods industry for a decade (and gained a lot of weight and was fatigued all the time, but I didn't connect the dots!) But then I got very sick. And my young children did, too. I started to open up to the idea that what we ate, how (if!) we moved, how we slept and more – how it did matter! I "walked back" my chronic disease diagnoses and my kids healed. After over a decade of health coaching people in their midlife years, I also noticed another trend – that of extremes! Folks rejected things like walking and eating largely whole foods for their more intense counterparts, like running and "eating clean." I knew that I needed to fight this, because there are lots of health-conferring points in between on the spectrum, and I'm all about capitalizing on the low hanging fruit by taking small steps that we'll actually do and enjoy! I do think we need to fight societal norms that leave us unhealthy – we call that "walking against traffic" – but this can be a moderate, doable, fun and effective path! Getting this word out to the wider audience beyond my clientele led me to introduce the Wellness While Walking Podcast in January of 2020, and we've been going strong since! I hope you'll join me, Health Coach Carolyn, for Wellness While Walking—your 30-minute movement companion that delivers research-backed strategies for weight management, metabolic health, healing chronic conditions and extending your healthspan in a motivating, compassionate format! Whether you're seeking accountability for consistent action, clarity on conflicting health advice, or gentle guidance for aging vibrantly, Wellness While Walking meets you where you are with understanding and actionable solutions. By the end of each episode, you'll feel physically energized, mentally renewed, and equipped with clear next steps—having moved, learned, laughed, and found the motivation to take the next meaningful step on your health journey! (*Did I mention that we play a beep halfway through so you know when to turn around if you're walking while listening?!)
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- 6 days ago5 min
How I Put Myself on My Own Priority List (And How You Can Do the Same….Today!)
Welcome to this no-frills, keeping it real, abbreviated bonus episode, brought to you by our mutual priority lists! xo, carolyn
- 1 weeks ago37 min
353. Do You Need a Midlife Edit? Plus a Secret to Living Longer Well, with Chip Conley
If we live longer, we’re going to need THIS, said a keynote speaker at a health conference I attended. I’ll tell you about the secret ingredient, and then we’ll hear from Chip Conley, author of Learning to Love Midlife. We’ll hear how midlife can be a chrysalis instead of a crisis, how to edit what we've accumulated, and why relationships and our beliefs about aging shape our health span. Hear how to make room for purpose and live well in whatever extra years we're given!LET’S TALK THE WALK!Join here for support, motivation and fun!Wellness While Walking Facebook pageWalking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUPWellness While Walking on InstagramWellness While Walking on ThreadsWellness While Walking on TwitterWellness While Walking website for show notes and other informationwellnesswhilewalking@gmail.comRESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)CHIP CONLEYLearning to Love Midlife, Chip ConleyModern Elder AcademyWisdom Well BlogHow Do You Define a Midlife Transition?HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKINGHow to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS DeviceOpen Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts).Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Wellness While Walking”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” sectionClick on “Write a Review” (if you don’t see that option, click on “See All” first)Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review!Thank you! I so appreciate this! How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here) https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App”This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking”This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show’s artworkScroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews”Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chartTo leave a written review, please click on “Write a Review”You’ll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you’ll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating)Thank you so very much!!OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLESpotifyGoodpodsOvercast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show) CastboxPodcast AddictPodchaserPodbean<
- 2 weeks ago35 min
352. Back Pain + Sciatica While Walking: Why It Happens and What Helps, with Joanna Fisher, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Back pain while walking can come from limited hip and mid-back movement, which leaves the low back doing extra work. Physical therapist Joanna Fisher covers what to try when your back starts to hurt, exercises that build support (bridges, planks, dead bugs, weighted carries, and foot strengthening), and what sciatica means. We also get into arm swing, walking poles, weighted vests, and when to see a physical therapist or physician.LET’S TALK THE WALK!Join here for support, motivation and fun!Wellness While Walking Facebook pageWalking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUPWellness While Walking on InstagramWellness While Walking on ThreadsWellness While Walking on TwitterWellness While Walking website for show notes and other informationwellnesswhilewalking@gmail.comRESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)Back Pain and Sciatica with Joanna Fisher PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPTFisher Physical TherapyJoanna on InstagramJoanna on YouTube - Exercises:Kettlebell Loaded Thoracic RotationW Curl with Progression for Shoulder Stability, Rotator Cuff Activation & Overhead ControlHalos for ShouldersTurkish Get Up Hip CARs at 6:17 of “10 Minute Movement Routine for People Who Sit All Day” VideoDynamic Hip Mobility Figure 4 BridgeThoracic ExtensionOther Resources:Upper and Lower Body ErgometerJoint And Bone Pain Ruining Your Workouts? You Might Have Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, womenshealth.comThe Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, duke.eduWellness While Walking Ep. 319: Why Your Stretches Aren’t Working (Mobility) HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKINGHow to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS DeviceOpen Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts).Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Wellness While Walking”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” sectionClick on “Write a Review” (if you don’t see that option, click on “See All” first)Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) a
- 3 weeks ago28 min
351. Perimenopause + Menopause Body Changes: Joint Pain, Strength Training, and the Pelvic Floor with Joanna Fisher, DPT
Our joints, muscles, and ligaments have estrogen receptors, which may help explain the aches and stiffness that can start in perimenopause. Physical therapist Joanna Fisher shares what to do about menopause joint pain, why strength training matters, and why she says we don't have to accept bladder leaks!LET’S TALK THE WALK!Join here for support, motivation and fun!Wellness While Walking Facebook pageWalking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUPWellness While Walking on InstagramWellness While Walking on ThreadsWellness While Walking on TwitterWellness While Walking website for show notes and other informationwellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)MENOPAUSE AND OUR BODIES with Joanna Fisher PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPTFisher Physical TherapyJoanna on InstagramJoanna on YouTube - Exercises:Halos for ShouldersTurkish Get Up Hip CARs at 6:17 of “10 Minute Movement Routine for People Who Sit All Day” VideoDynamic Hip Mobility Figure 4 BridgeThoracic ExtensionUpper and Lower Body ErgometerJoint And Bone Pain Ruining Your Workouts? You Might Have Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, womenshealth.comThe Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, duke.eduWellness While Walking Ep. 319: Why Your Stretches Aren’t Working (Mobility) HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKINGHow to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS DeviceOpen Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts).Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Wellness While Walking”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” sectionClick on “Write a Review” (if you don’t see that option, click on “See All” first)Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review!Thank you! I so appreciate this! How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here) https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” o
- Sep 30, 202631 min
350. Tai Chi Walking, Balance + Fall Prevention: What the Research Shows with Drs. MoraMarco and Dr. Kim
Say "tai chi walking" in China, and people won't know what you mean. So what is it, and what's worth bringing into our own walks? Hear the real story, what the research says tai chi does for our balance, and the small additions that can make our walks do even more. We'll also cover what else improves balance, how the fear of falling can hold us back, and the everyday things in our homes that can make a fall more likely.***Wellness While Walking website might be down for a couple of days***LET’S TALK THE WALK!Join here for support, motivation and fun!Wellness While Walking Facebook pageWalking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUPWellness While Walking on InstagramWellness While Walking on ThreadsWellness While Walking on TwitterWellness While Walking website for show notes and other informationwellnesswhilewalking@gmail.comRESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)Walking Your Way to Vitality: Integrating Walking, Breathwork, and Mindfulness into Your Daily Exercise, Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yun KimWalking Your Way to Vitality WebsiteBasic 5-Step Vitality Walk -- Illustration VideoWhat Is Tai Chi Walking? Benefits Include Better Balance, Mobility, today.comSuccessful 10-Second One-Legged Stance Performance Predicts Survival in Middle-Aged and Older Individuals,bjsm.bmj.comExercise for Preventing Falls in Older People Living in the Community, cochrane.orgThe Otago Exercise Program: An Effective Way to Prevent Falls, ncoa.orgRisk Factors for Falls Among Elderly Persons Living in the Community, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govCheck for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults, cdc.gov145. Walking Pain, Balance, Agility + Footwear: Dr. Courtney Conley of Gait Happens, Part 2 on our Fit Feet!Ep. 106: A Menu of Movement Options with Stephanie Taddei, Fitness InstructorEp. 107: Functional Fitness Through the Years with Stephanie Taddei<
- Sep 23, 202620 min
349. Good Stress, Bad Stress: What Actually Helps When Life Gets Hard
Feeling wired, edgy, or worn thin more days than not? Or maybe you've just come through something that hit hard and fast. Either way, stress is worth understanding rather than pushing aside. In this shorter but mighty episode, we look at the real difference between the kind of stress that helps us and the kind that wears us down. We cover why short bursts of stress can sharpen us, why the constant kind takes a toll, and what the research says about reframing a hard situation without slipping into toxic positivity. Plus a few concrete ways to get some control back when things feel like too much. We're pausing our two-part series on Walking for Vitality to bring you this playbook — we'll head back to tai chi and breathwork next week!LET’S TALK THE WALK!Join here for support, motivation and fun!Wellness While Walking Facebook pageWalking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUPWellness While Walking on InstagramWellness While Walking on ThreadsWellness While Walking on TwitterWellness While Walking website for show notes and other informationwellnesswhilewalking@gmail.comRESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Robert Sapolsky Wellness While Walking Ep. 109: Mindset Tweaks to Achieve Your Health GoalsRethinking Stress: The Role of Mindsets in Determining the Stress Response, sparq.stanford.eduDoes the Perception That Stress Affects Health Matter? The Association With Health and Mortality, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govReduction of Psychological Stress in Surgical Patients, sciencedirect.comDISCLAIMERNeither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast anda "best podcast for walking"!
- Sep 16, 20269 min
My Flooded House: Mold, Water Damage + Symptoms That Get Dismissed
A hyper-local rainstorm stalled over my town and we ended up with a basement full of water. What might this mean for my family's health? What can you do to address potential health issues that might not be commonly accepted or discussed? Today's episode will kick off a walk or another step that will have you caring for your health!
- Sep 9, 202634 min
348. How to Maximize Your Walk: Breathwork, Mindfulness, and a Pattern to Try Today, with Drs. J. MoraMarco and Y. Kim
Breathwork and walking – a natural pair for pursuing health and vitality. Indeed, Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yun Kim, our guides today, are the authors of Walking Your Way to Vitality: Integrating Walking, Breathwork, and Mindfulness into Your Daily Exercise. They're doctors of East Asian medicine, licensed acupuncturists, and will share their combined wisdom, including a 5-step breathing pattern that pairs the breath with the steps – spelled out during this episode, so we can try it while we listen. An underappreciated aspect of walking can be the regulation of our nervous system, and our levels of stress, which can be a ticket to better health. But we might not come to it naturally, and so don't miss a moment of this important conversation! LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Walking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUP Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Walking Your Way to Vitality: Integrating Walking, Breathwork, and Mindfulness into Your Daily Exercise, Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yun Kim Walking Your Way to Vitality Website Basic 5-Step Vitality Walk -- Illustration Video What Is Tai Chi Walking? Benefits Include Better Balance, Mobility, today.com HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1. Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose "search" 3. Search for "Wellness While Walking" 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to "Ratings and Reviews" section <!--
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About Wellness While Walking
Welcome! Each episode of Wellness While Walking addresses the real health concerns you're facing: • metabolism shifts and blood sugar spikes/weight gain • establishing sustainable habits despite crazy-busy schedules • adapting movement regimens (featuring walking!*) to work for you… in a fun way! • implementing doable nutrition approaches that work with your midlife body and life Hi, I'm Carolyn, a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach of almost 20 years. I was a health-rejectionist! I didn't think it mattered what our lifestyles were like – I even doubled down on this approach, working in the ultra-processed foods industry for a decade (and gained a lot of weight and was fatigued all the time, but I didn't connect the dots!) But then I got very sick. And my young children did, too. I started to open up to the idea that what we ate, how (if!) we moved, how we slept and more – how it did matter! I "walked back" my chronic disease diagnoses and my kids healed. After over a decade of health coaching people in their midlife years, I also noticed another trend – that of extremes! Folks rejected things like walking and eating largely whole foods for their more intense counterparts, like running and "eating clean." I knew that I needed to fight this, because there are lots of health-conferring points in between on the spectrum, and I'm all about capitalizing on the low hanging fruit by taking small steps that we'll actually do and enjoy! I do think we need to fight societal norms that leave us unhealthy – we call that "walking against traffic" – but this can be a moderate, doable, fun and effective path! Getting this word out to the wider audience beyond my clientele led me to introduce the Wellness While Walking Podcast in January of 2020, and we've been going strong since! I hope you'll join me, Health Coach Carolyn, for Wellness While Walking—your 30-minute movement companion that delivers research-backed strategies for weight management, metabolic health, healing chronic conditions and extending your healthspan in a motivating, compassionate format! Whether you're seeking accountability for consistent action, clarity on conflicting health advice, or gentle guidance for aging vibrantly, Wellness While Walking meets you where you are with understanding and actionable solutions. By the end of each episode, you'll feel physically energized, mentally renewed, and equipped with clear next steps—having moved, learned, laughed, and found the motivation to take the next meaningful step on your health journey! (*Did I mention that we play a beep halfway through so you know when to turn around if you're walking while listening?!)
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