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How to avoid getting "Double Stuffed" at the holidays
How to avoid overeating this holiday season, Maya Lin inspires at the Smithsonian, and my chat with the Healthy Happy Human podcast!
Is caffeine bad for you? Plus, 3 tools for stress relief.
3 simple ways to relieve stress and burnout. Also, the pros and cons of caffeine intake—and how much is too much.
How can we lift each other up? Plus, the truth about prescription weight loss meds.
How to lift each other up, women in STEM, and what you need to know about prescription weight loss drugs.
3 ways physical activity can help with mental health
Healing stress from the outside in. Plus a new study shows dogs can sniff out stress in humans. Catch me at the Southern Festival of Books!
SLEEP! How to get it and what gets in the way.
How to get a good night's sleep, the new VandyLifts club at Vanderbilt University, and the benefits of weight training.
3 Stories about breaking free—of yo-yo dieting, loneliness, and gender discrimination
The cycle of yo-yo dieting and how to break it! PLUS, checking on your people & the first Female Rangers Unit of the Great Plains Foundation
Well, this is embarrassing! Sometimes even health coaches forget to check the basics.
One guess how old my walking shoes were, the down-low on MONKEYPOX, and awesomeness in new climate bill!
Serena Williams' evolution & how music benefits exercise!
I wish Serena could see what we see. She's showing us the way... again. Plus, fascinating research on how music influences exercise.
What is body positivity, really? Plus, a Jane Goodall Barbie doll.
How to honor your body while improving your health, Jane Goodall's new recycled Barbie doll, and a 78-year-old world champion powerlifter.
Why exercise can lead to weight gain—at first! Plus, how skepticism can lead to healthy choices.
Tips on establishing healthy choices and 5 reasons you could gain weight while exercising.
Advocacy, authority, and stamina: Little moves to make a big difference
How to create an "Emergency Plan" for stressful times and research-backed ways getting a dog can impact your mental and physical health.
Why staying "on track" might be holding you back
Tips on how to maintain your healthy routine while traveling, good news about gun safety, and renaming a Broadway theater for Lena Horne.
What is the difference between coping and healing?
How nature helps us heal, Lucinda Williams' triumph, Frank Bruni's sharpened vision, and southern progressives making a difference.
Exercise at any age and merch that matters - 100% for charity
Merch That Matters in a broad range of sizes & donating 100% of profits to charity. PLUS the many benefits of exercise as we age!
Moving through chronic pain (and chronic stress!)
Huge numbers of people report chronic pain and stress. Here's the latest research on how to get through (and hopefully past) it.
Can regret be a good thing? Plus, what's the deal with intermittent fasting?
Thoughts on Daniel Pink's latest best-seller, "The Power of Regret" and facts about intermittent fasting and skipping breakfast.
Here's what most diet and fitness plans get wrong.
PLUS ways to overcome post-COVID fatigue and get moving again.
What are the benefits of exercise beyond weight loss?
Also, ways to workout if you're not feeling the gym and intel about which companies are doing right by Ukraine.
How can I keep up with self-care when the news is so bad?
The conflict in Ukraine and injustice here in the U.S. have been on a LOT of people's minds; here are some research-backed tips for coping.
