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"Health Power" Lisa Davis MPH
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- Health & Fitness
Unleash Your Health Power: Heal, Laugh, Thrive
Ready to ditch the fad diets and gym selfies for a deeper approach to wellness? HEALTH POWER is your passport to vibrant living.
Join veteran health journalist Lisa Davis, with 25 years of wisdom and a sprinkle of humor, as she peels back the layers of what it truly means to thrive.
Dive deep into:
Trauma Healing: Learn how to heal from the inside out with science-backed tools and a healthy dose of self-compassion.Mindfulness Magic: Open conversations about anxiety, depression, and navigating life's curveballs with a mindful approach.Movement that Moves You: Discover ways to move your body that spark joy and laughter.Fueling Your Fire: We've got delicious recipes for every palate, whether you're paleo, vegan, gluten-free, or just love good food. Celebrating Neurodiversity: We embrace different minds and unlock their unique strengths – because everyone's a superhero in their own way.Real People, Real Stories: Find inspiration and connection through everyday journeys of health and healing.
Every week, you'll get:
Bite-sized Quickies: Two days a week, get practical tips and tricks on air fryer cooking, allergy-friendly meals,and actionable wellness hacks (all delivered with a smile).Deep Dives:Three days a week, we go long-form, exploring complex topics with experts, with genuine curiosity and in-depth conversations.HEALTH POWER is your roadmap to living with intention, finding joy in your body, and embracing life to the fullest. Buckle up, friends, because we're reclaiming our health, laughing our way to healing, and unleashing our inner power together. Subscribe now and join the adventure!
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EP #1427: RE-PLAY: How Building Imagination, Creativity, and Problem Solving Skills in Your Children Leads to a Healthy Sense of Self
Summary
In this episode, Lisa Davis interviews Dr. John Trentalange about his book, 'Connecting in a Disconnected World: Activities that Build Connections with Children.' They discuss the importance of connection and bonding with children, the role of imagination and creativity in child development, and the impact of storytelling on communication and emotional safety. They also explore the concept of family perception and how each individual in a family has a unique experience. Dr. John shares various activities and games that parents can use to enhance their relationship with their children and promote emotional well-being.
Keywords: connection, bonding, children, imagination, creativity, storytelling, emotional safety, family perception, activities, games
TakeawaysConnection and bonding with children is crucial for their development and well-being.Imagination and creativity play a significant role in problem-solving skills and mental health.Storytelling can create emotional safety and enhance communication within families.Each individual in a family has a unique perception and experience.Activities and games can be used to strengthen the parent-child relationship and promote emotional well-being.
Sound Bites"Imagination is more important than knowledge.""30 minutes of real quality time of bonding with your child can make a lifelong difference.""For every individual in that family, it's a different family."
Chapters00:00Introduction and Importance of Connection
02:30Imagination, Creativity, and Problem-Solving Skills
05:05Storytelling and Emotional Safety
06:52Family Perception and Individual Experiences
23:06Creating Structure and Expressing Emotions
28:01Bonding Through Gardening
34:39Working Together as a Team -
EP #1426: How Step Aerobics is BACK and Can Help You Have Better Health and Longevity!
Summary:
In this conversation, Lisa Davis discusses the health benefits of step workouts. She shares her personal experiences with step aerobics and how it was initially difficult for her due to knee issues. Lisa also talks about the origins of step workouts and the benefits they offer, such as strengthening bones, improving cognitive health, enhancing functional ability, boosting heart health, and increasing longevity. She provides examples of step exercises and safety considerations for beginners.
Keywords: step workouts, step aerobics, health benefits, bone health, cognitive health, functional ability, heart health, longevity, step exercises, safety considerations
Takeaways
Step workouts are low impact and weight-bearing activities that strengthen and build bones, making them ideal for bone health.Performing choreographed moves in step workouts can improve cognitive function and processing speed.Step workouts improve functional ability, making it easier to perform everyday activities.Regular aerobic exercises like step workouts can reduce the risk of heart disease and boost heart health.Step workouts can increase longevity, lower blood pressure, and improve balance.Beginners can start with basic step exercises and should consider safety considerations like platform height and knee bending.
Sound Bites
"Health Benefits of Step Workouts""Step workouts are low impact, weight-bearing activities, ideal for bone health.""Performing specific choreographed moves can improve executive function and processing speed."
Chapters00:00Introduction and Announcement
03:24Strengthening Bones and Improving Bone Health
04:47Improving Functional Ability through Step Workouts
05:41Boosting Heart Health with Step Workouts
05:57Increasing Longevity and Lowering Blood Pressure
06:24Getting Started with Step Exercises and Safety Considerations
Link to the full article: https://www.health.com/step-workout-benefits-8664601 -
EP #1425: Cooking with Kayla - Super Easy Chicken Caprese Skillet Recipe
Summary
In this episode, Kayla Cappiello shares her recipe for a super easy chicken Caprese skillet. She explains how to make the chicken cutlets, discusses different options for breading, and provides tips for cooking them in a skillet. She also talks about the toppings for the chicken, including mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze. Kayla emphasizes the importance of using a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked properly. She concludes by sharing where listeners can find the recipe and more of her cooking content.
Keywords: chicken Caprese skillet, recipe, cooking, breading, skillet, toppings, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze, meat thermometer
TakeawaysThe chicken Caprese skillet is a simple and delicious recipe that can be made in one pan.There are different options for breading the chicken, including using eggs, egg whites, or olive oil.Using a meat thermometer is important to ensure the chicken is cooked to the proper temperature.The toppings for the chicken, such as mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze, add flavor and freshness to the dish.Listeners can find the recipe and more cooking content from Kayla Cappiello on her Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, substack, and blog.
Sound Bites"So today we're going to talk about this super easy chicken Caprese skillet.""I like to make sure it's like tender, it's pounded like really thin. I want the most amount of breadcrumbs on mine.""Sometimes if I have a carton of eggs, I normally buy like brown eggs. I'll just crack one egg in."
Chapters00:00Introduction and Recipe Overview
01:53Breading the Chicken
03:09Using a Meat Thermometer
06:02Adding Toppings to the Chicken
08:59Where to Find the Recipe and More Cooking Content -
EP #1424: How the Oldest Man in the World Relied on Daily Walks, Unprocessed Foods, and Hobbies for Longevity
Summary
Morrie Markoff, America's oldest man, lived to be 110 years old by maintaining daily walks, eating unprocessed foods, and pursuing hobbies. He stayed active and engaged, even after a heart attack, and continued to learn and connect with his community. Walking is a science-based strategy to boost longevity and reduce the risk of illnesses like heart disease. Markoff enjoyed dessert in moderation and ate simple home-cooked meals. His curiosity and creativity helped keep him sharp. The key takeaways are to prioritize daily walks, eat unprocessed foods, have hobbies, stay curious and engaged, and find something you love to do.
Keywords: Morrie Markoff, oldest man, daily walks, unprocessed foods, hobbies, longevity, heart disease, dessert, curiosity, creativity
Takeaways
Prioritize daily walks to boost longevity and reduce the risk of heart disease.Eat unprocessed foods and enjoy dessert in moderation.Have hobbies to stay active and engaged.Stay curious and continue learning to keep the mind sharp.Find something you love to do and pursue it with passion.
Sound Bites
"America's oldest man relied on daily walks""Walk daily, eat unprocessed foods, have hobbies""Walking is a science-based strategy to boost longevity"
Chapters00:00Introduction and America's Oldest Man
01:53The Secrets to Longevity
02:21The Science of Walking
03:22The Role of Unprocessed Foods
04:12The Importance of Hobbies
05:09Conclusion
Link to full article: https://www.businessinsider.com/daughter-of-110-year-old-man-shares-his-longevity-habits-2024-6?amp -
EP #1423: How Trauma is Connected to Food Addicition
SummaryThis episode of Health Power discusses the addiction to ultra-processed food and its impact on health. The conversation highlights the story of Jeffrey Odwansney, who has been addicted to ultra-processed food since childhood. The episode explores the relationship between sugar cravings and insecure attachment with parents. It also addresses the prevalence of food addiction in children and the availability of cheap ultra-processed foods. The conversation emphasizes the importance of addressing childhood trauma and its role in nurturing food addiction. The episode concludes by discussing Jeffrey's journey to recovery and the upcoming focus on adverse childhood experiences in future episodes.
Keywordsultra-processed food, addiction, sugar cravings, insecure attachment, childhood trauma, food addiction scale, social justice, food deserts, chronic conditions, recovery, adverse childhood experiences
Takeaways
Childhood trauma can contribute to the development of food addiction.The availability and affordability of ultra-processed foods contribute to the prevalence of food addiction in children.Addressing childhood trauma and promoting access to healthy food are important for preventing and treating food addiction.Recovery from food addiction requires addressing the underlying psychological factors and not just focusing on physical interventions.Future episodes will explore the impact of adverse childhood experiences on health outcomes.
Chapters00:00Introduction and Announcement
02:19Prevalence of Food Addiction in Children
04:30Childhood Trauma and Food Addiction
05:32The Food Addicted Brain
06:04Jeffrey's Journey to Recovery
06:42Future Focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences
Link to the full article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/sugary-food-drug-growing-number-090043703.html -
EP #1422: How to Find the Right Therapist for You In Order to Truly Heal
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. John Trentalange discusses how to find a therapist. He emphasizes the importance of finding a therapeutic client match and having a conversation with the therapist over the phone to determine if their voice triggers any negative reactions. Dr. John also highlights the need to ask important questions such as the therapist's experience in therapy, their protocol for handling emergency calls, and their approach to therapy. He explains that therapists have different techniques and specialties, and it's important to find one that aligns with your needs. Dr. John also touches on specific therapies like dialectical behavior therapy and somatic therapy. He advises individuals to interview multiple therapists and ask about their specialties and methods before making a decision.
Keywords: therapist, therapeutic client match, conversation, voice trigger, therapy techniques, specialties, dialectical behavior therapy, somatic therapy
Takeaways
Finding a therapist is about finding a therapeutic client match and feeling comfortable with the therapist.It's important to have a conversation with the therapist over the phone to determine if their voice triggers any negative reactions.Ask important questions such as the therapist's experience in therapy, their protocol for handling emergency calls, and their approach to therapy.Therapists have different techniques and specialties, so it's important to find one that aligns with your needs.Consider interviewing multiple therapists and asking about their specialties and methods before making a decision.
Titles
The Role of Voice in Choosing a TherapistUnderstanding Therapy Techniques and Specialties
Sound Bites
"Is that individual voice triggering you? If it is, move on.""Have you been in therapy yourself? Because you do not want to work with a therapist who has not been in therapy themselves.""Everybody does cognitive behavioral therapists. All that means is talk therapy."
Chapters00:00Introduction and the Importance of a Therapeutic Client Match
02:01Important Questions to Ask When Finding a Therapist
04:24Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Somatic Therapy
09:08Dissociative Identity Disorder and Highly Intelligent Individuals
11:31Lighter Therapy and Talk Therapy
15:48Finding the Right Fit: Asking About Specialties and Methods