Wishing You Well with Maria Patrick

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The "Wishing You Well" podcast is hosted by Maria Patrick, a Certified Health Coach and Qi Gong Instructor who specializes in helping people find balance in their lives through nutrition, movements and lifestyle changes. This is a chance to connect and discuss health and wellness topics and inspiration.For Maria's YouTube channel, go to "Qi Gong with Maria" -  https://www.youtube.com/@qigongwithmaria.For daily, weekday. live classes with Maria on Zoom, go to www.QiGongWithMaria.comFor Maria's support with nutrition counseling and health coaching, go to www.CoreFourHealthCoaching.comTo support this Podcast (and get a shout-out in a future episode) go to the WISHING YOU WELL PODCAST WEBSITE https://wishingyouwellwithmariapatrick.buzzsprout.com

  1. PODCAST: Are Crackers Worse For Your Teeth Than Candy? The Hidden Cause of Cavities

    6H AGO

    PODCAST: Are Crackers Worse For Your Teeth Than Candy? The Hidden Cause of Cavities

    Are crackers really worse for your teeth than candy? In this episode of the Wishing You Well Podcast with Maria Patrick, we uncover the surprising truth about how crackers, chips, pretzels and other starchy snack foods contribute to tooth decay — even when they are labeled “healthy,” “organic” or “whole grain.” You will hear how starch turns into sugar in your mouth, why frequent snacking keeps your teeth in a constant acid attack and how sticky snack foods can be more damaging than sweets. Maria also shares powerful insights from Dr. Ellie Phillips’ book Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, including: • Why cavities are caused by bacterial imbalance  - not weak teeth • How to naturally support remineralization • The importance of saliva and oral pH-balance • Why frequency of snacking matters more than sugar quantity • The surprising benefit of eating sweets with meals instead of alone • How Xylitol can help prevent cavities If you care about holistic health, oral microbiome balance, reducing inflammation or preventing cavities naturally, this episode will change how you look at everyday snack foods. Your mouth is the gateway to your body and small daily habits can make a big difference in your long-term health. Listen now to learn how to protect your teeth naturally and rethink your snacking habits for better oral and whole-body wellness. #ToothDecay #PreventCavities #OralHealth #HolisticHealth #NaturalDentalCare #RemineralizeTeeth #HealthyHabits #DrElliePhillips #KissYourDentistGoodbye #OralMicrobiome #WellnessPodcast #FunctionalHealth #WishingYouWellPodcast #MariaPatrick Reach out with questions or comments. Support the show Thanks for tuning in!  I am a Certified Health Coach and Qi Gong Instructor. I specialize in helping people to improve their health through nutrition, movement and lifestyle changes. I would appreciate it if you would please share  my podcast with your family & friends & leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform or if you're on YouTube - please follow, subscribe & turn on your notifications. For support with your health, you can reach me via email at CoreFourHC@gmail.com. If you have a health issue that you would like to see addressed in a future episode, please let me know. For additional info, go to my website, join me for QiGong classes live on Zoom.  or on my YouTube Channel "Qi Gong with Maria" If you would like to support this Podcast & get a shout out in a future episode go to the PODCAST WEBSITE

    15 min
  2. PODCAST: Five Lifestyle Habits from Scott Galloway That Will Improve Your Health

    3D AGO

    PODCAST: Five Lifestyle Habits from Scott Galloway That Will Improve Your Health

    In this episode of Wishing You Well with Maria Patrick, we explore the principle of "S.C.A.F.A.", a simple and powerful wellness framework shared by Scott Galloway in his best-selling book Notes on Being A Man. SCAFA stands for Sweat, Clean Eating, Abstinence, Family and Affection - the five foundational habits that support physical health, emotional well-being and long-term vitality. Rather than chasing trends or extreme health routines, this episode focuses on practical, sustainable lifestyle changes you can realistically implement into your daily life. You will learn how regular movement supports heart health and mood, how clean eating can improve energy and metabolic health, why setting boundaries around alcohol, sugar and digital overload matters, and how connection, relationships and affection play a vital role in longevity and mental wellness. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by health advice or looking to simplify your wellness routine, this episode offers grounded guidance you can start using today...one small step at a time. In this episode, you will learn: How daily movement (“sweat”) supports long-term healthWhat clean eating really means - without dieting or restrictionWhy abstinence and healthy boundaries protect your nervous systemHow family, connection and affection improve emotional resilienceSimple ways to integrate SCAFA into real life, even with a busy scheduleListen in for a refreshing reminder that true health is built through consistent, compassionate choice - not perfection.  #WishingYouWellPodcast #MariaPatrick #SCAFA #ScottGalloway #NotesOnBecomingaMan#WellnessPodcast #HealthyHabits #LongevityLifestyle #MindBodyHealth #CleanEating #MovementForHealth #EmotionalWellness #NervousSystemHealth #LifestyleMedicine #HolisticHealth #SelfCareDaily #HealthyAging Reach out with questions or comments. Support the show Thanks for tuning in!  I am a Certified Health Coach and Qi Gong Instructor. I specialize in helping people to improve their health through nutrition, movement and lifestyle changes. I would appreciate it if you would please share  my podcast with your family & friends & leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform or if you're on YouTube - please follow, subscribe & turn on your notifications. For support with your health, you can reach me via email at CoreFourHC@gmail.com. If you have a health issue that you would like to see addressed in a future episode, please let me know. For additional info, go to my website, join me for QiGong classes live on Zoom.  or on my YouTube Channel "Qi Gong with Maria" If you would like to support this Podcast & get a shout out in a future episode go to the PODCAST WEBSITE

    14 min
  3. PODCAST: Are You Stuck in Fight or Flight? Signs Your Nervous System Needs a Reset

    APR 30

    PODCAST: Are You Stuck in Fight or Flight? Signs Your Nervous System Needs a Reset

    Are you constantly feeling wired but tired? Snapping more easily? Waking up at 3am? Struggling with bloating, jaw tension, or anxiety that won’t fully turn off? You may be living in fight or flight mode - and not even realize it. In this episode of the Wishing You Well Podcast, Health Coach Maria Patrick explains the hidden signs your nervous system is stuck in chronic stress and how to gently reset it using simple, science-backed techniques. You will learn: •What the fight or flight response actually does in the body •Subtle symptoms of sympathetic nervous system overload •Why so many women live in survival mode •How chronic stress impacts digestion, sleep, hormones, and mood •Simple vagus nerve exercises to activate the parasympathetic response •Breathing techniques to calm anxiety naturally •Qi Gong-inspired movements to regulate stress hormones •How to create micro-moments of nervous system healing throughout your day If you have been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, reactive or exhausted -  this episode will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and give you practical tools to feel calm, steady and safe in your body again. Your nervous system isn’t broken. It’s being protective of you. And it can be retrained. Take a breath. Press play. Let’s reset together. #FightOrFlight #NervousSystemReset #ChronicStress #AnxietyRelief #VagusNerve #Parasympathetic #StressManagement #HormoneHealth #WomensWellness #QiGong #HolisticHealth #CalmYourMind #Cortisol #BurnoutRecovery #WishingYouWellPodcast Reach out with questions or comments. Support the show Thanks for tuning in!  I am a Certified Health Coach and Qi Gong Instructor. I specialize in helping people to improve their health through nutrition, movement and lifestyle changes. I would appreciate it if you would please share  my podcast with your family & friends & leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform or if you're on YouTube - please follow, subscribe & turn on your notifications. For support with your health, you can reach me via email at CoreFourHC@gmail.com. If you have a health issue that you would like to see addressed in a future episode, please let me know. For additional info, go to my website, join me for QiGong classes live on Zoom.  or on my YouTube Channel "Qi Gong with Maria" If you would like to support this Podcast & get a shout out in a future episode go to the PODCAST WEBSITE

    17 min
  4. PODCAST: The Five Pillars of Health - Build the Foundation of Vibrant, Lasting Health

    APR 27

    PODCAST: The Five Pillars of Health - Build the Foundation of Vibrant, Lasting Health

    Are you focusing on the right things when it comes to your health? In this episode of the Wishing You Well Podcast with Maria Patrick, we break down the Five Pillars of Health — the foundational habits that support hormone balance, energy, metabolism, immune function and long-term wellness. Instead of chasing quick fixes or the latest health trends, this episode brings you back to what truly works - a holistic approach rooted in nutrition, movement, sleep, stress regulation and meaningful connection. You will learn: • Why balanced blood sugar is the cornerstone of metabolic health • How sleep impacts hormones, inflammation and weight management • The real reason chronic stress disrupts digestion and thyroid function • Why muscle becomes critical after the age of 40 • How purpose and connection affect longevity and resilience If you are navigating midlife changes, feeling burned out, struggling with low energy or simply wanting a sustainable wellness reset, this episode will help you refocus on what actually matters. These five pillars work together to create vibrant health - especially for women over 40 looking to optimize hormones naturally and build resilience from the inside out. Press play and come back to the basics that build lasting vitality. As always… I am wishing you well. #HolisticHealth #WomensHealth #HormoneBalance #MidlifeWellness #HealthyLifestyle #MetabolicHealth #FunctionalMedicine #StressManagement #SleepHealth #Longevity #WellnessPodcast #WomenOver40 #HealthyHabits #MindBodyHealth #WishingYouWell Reach out with questions or comments. Support the show Thanks for tuning in!  I am a Certified Health Coach and Qi Gong Instructor. I specialize in helping people to improve their health through nutrition, movement and lifestyle changes. I would appreciate it if you would please share  my podcast with your family & friends & leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform or if you're on YouTube - please follow, subscribe & turn on your notifications. For support with your health, you can reach me via email at CoreFourHC@gmail.com. If you have a health issue that you would like to see addressed in a future episode, please let me know. For additional info, go to my website, join me for QiGong classes live on Zoom.  or on my YouTube Channel "Qi Gong with Maria" If you would like to support this Podcast & get a shout out in a future episode go to the PODCAST WEBSITE

    15 min
  5. PODCAST: Romanticize Your Daily Routine For Better Health

    APR 23

    PODCAST: Romanticize Your Daily Routine For Better Health

    Are you constantly rushing through your day feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted? In this episode of Wishing You Well with Maria Patrick, we explore how romanticizing your daily routines can lower stress, regulate your nervous system and improve your overall health. Romanticizing your life isn’t about perfection or spending more money - it’s about slowing down, creating intentional rituals and bringing beauty and presence into ordinary moments. When you transform simple routines like your morning coffee, meals, workouts and evening wind-down into mindful rituals, you will shift your body out of chronic stress mode and into healing mode. You will learn: •How stress impacts cortisol, inflammation, digestion and sleep •The science behind nervous system regulation •How small daily rituals improve mental and physical health •Practical ways to romanticize your mornings, meals, workday and evenings •Simple habit shifts that make your life feel calmer and more meaningful If you are looking for realistic self-care, stress relief strategies, healthier daily habit  or ways to feel more grounded and joyful - this episode is for you...to help you to slow down, to soften your approach and to savor your life. Listen now and start turning your routines into rituals. #StressRelief #NervousSystemRegulation #HealthyHabits #RomanticizeYourLife#SelfCareRituals #WellnessPodcast #HolisticHealth #MindfulLiving #CortisolBalance #WomenInWellness #MentalHealthMatters #DailyRituals #WishingYouWell #MariaPatrick #WellnessLifestyle Reach out with questions or comments. Support the show Thanks for tuning in!  I am a Certified Health Coach and Qi Gong Instructor. I specialize in helping people to improve their health through nutrition, movement and lifestyle changes. I would appreciate it if you would please share  my podcast with your family & friends & leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform or if you're on YouTube - please follow, subscribe & turn on your notifications. For support with your health, you can reach me via email at CoreFourHC@gmail.com. If you have a health issue that you would like to see addressed in a future episode, please let me know. For additional info, go to my website, join me for QiGong classes live on Zoom.  or on my YouTube Channel "Qi Gong with Maria" If you would like to support this Podcast & get a shout out in a future episode go to the PODCAST WEBSITE

    15 min
  6. PODCAST: Elevated Liver Enzymes: Causes, Symptoms & How to Lower Them Naturally

    APR 20

    PODCAST: Elevated Liver Enzymes: Causes, Symptoms & How to Lower Them Naturally

    Have you recently had bloodwork showing elevated liver enzymes like ALT or AST and aren’t quite sure what it means? In this 1st episode of Season 7 of the Wishing You Well Podcast with Health Coach Maria Patrick, we break down everything you need to know about liver enzymes in clear, simple language. You will learn: • What ALT, AST, ALP and GGT actually measure • What “high liver enzymes” really mean (and when to worry) • The most common causes - including fatty liver, medication-induced elevation, alcohol, insulin resistance and inflammation • The difference between normal vs optimal lab ranges • Natural ways to support liver function • When to follow up with your doctor If you have ever Googled: •“Why are my liver enzymes high?” •“How do I lower ALT naturally?” •“What causes elevated AST?” •“Can fatty liver be reversed?” •“What do liver blood tests mean?” ...this episode is for you. Maria also shares a functional and holistic perspective - including nutrition strategies, blood sugar balance, lifestyle shifts and gentle Qi Gong support to help your liver recover and regenerate. Your liver is resilient. When you understand what your labs are telling you, you can take empowered, practical steps toward healing. Listen now to feel informed, calm and confident about your liver health. #LiverHealth #ElevatedLiverEnzymes #ALT #AST #FattyLiver #LiverDetox #FunctionalMedicine #HolisticHealth #Bloodwork #WellnessPodcast #HormoneHealth #Inflammation #MetabolicHealth #NaturalHealing #WishingYouWellPodcast Reach out with questions or comments. Support the show Thanks for tuning in!  I am a Certified Health Coach and Qi Gong Instructor. I specialize in helping people to improve their health through nutrition, movement and lifestyle changes. I would appreciate it if you would please share  my podcast with your family & friends & leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform or if you're on YouTube - please follow, subscribe & turn on your notifications. For support with your health, you can reach me via email at CoreFourHC@gmail.com. If you have a health issue that you would like to see addressed in a future episode, please let me know. For additional info, go to my website, join me for QiGong classes live on Zoom.  or on my YouTube Channel "Qi Gong with Maria" If you would like to support this Podcast & get a shout out in a future episode go to the PODCAST WEBSITE

    19 min
  7. PODCAST: Eat to Think! The Best Foods for Brain Health

    APR 16

    PODCAST: Eat to Think! The Best Foods for Brain Health

    What if protecting your memory, improving your focus, and boosting your mood could start on your plate? In this episode of Wishing You Well with Health Coach Maria Patrick, we are diving into the science-backed best foods for brain health, inspired by insights from Real Simple’s list of the top 10 brain-boosting foods. You will learn how everyday foods like fatty fish, blueberries, turmeric, broccoli, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, walnuts, oranges, eggs and green tea support cognitive function, reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar and protect against mental decline. As a Health Coach, Maria breaks down: •Why Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for memory and mood •How antioxidants fight brain aging •The connection between blood sugar and brain fog •Simple ways to build a brain-healthy meal plan •Lifestyle habits that protect cognitive health naturally Whether you are navigating brain fog, wanting better focus, supporting long-term cognitive health or simply curious about nutrition for memory and mental clarity, this episode gives you practical, realistic steps you can start today. Because brain health isn’t just about aging - it’s about energy, clarity and living fully right now. Tune in and nourish your mind from the inside out. GOLDEN MILK RECIPE #BrainHealth #BrainFood #CognitiveHealth #HealthyAging #MemorySupport #AntiInflammatory #Omega3 #WellnessPodcast #NutritionForHealth #WishingYouWell #MariaPatrickHealthCoach #HealthyHabits Reach out with questions or comments. Support the show Thanks for tuning in!  I am a Certified Health Coach and Qi Gong Instructor. I specialize in helping people to improve their health through nutrition, movement and lifestyle changes. I would appreciate it if you would please share  my podcast with your family & friends & leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform or if you're on YouTube - please follow, subscribe & turn on your notifications. For support with your health, you can reach me via email at CoreFourHC@gmail.com. If you have a health issue that you would like to see addressed in a future episode, please let me know. For additional info, go to my website, join me for QiGong classes live on Zoom.  or on my YouTube Channel "Qi Gong with Maria" If you would like to support this Podcast & get a shout out in a future episode go to the PODCAST WEBSITE

    16 min
  8. PODCAST: “E + R = O: The UCLA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM'S Mental Toughness Formula That Can Change Everything”

    APR 11

    PODCAST: “E + R = O: The UCLA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM'S Mental Toughness Formula That Can Change Everything”

    BONUS EPISODE! What if one simple mindset could transform your stress, your health, and your entire life? In this powerful episode of Wishing You Well Podcast, Health Coach Maria Patrick breaks down the elite mental toughness formula used by championship athletes: E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome). Inspired by the championship mindset behind the UCLA Bruins women’s basketball team and their head coach Cori Close, Maria shows you how to take control of your reactions - even when life feels out of control. Learn how to: •Stay calm under pressure •Reframe stress and setbacks •Build emotional resilience •Improve your health and daily habits •Think and respond like a champion Whether you’re dealing with stress, health challenges, or everyday overwhelm, this episode will teach you how to shift your response—and completely change your outcome. You don’t need a perfect life. You need a powerful response. #WishingYouWellPodcast #MariaPatrick #MentalToughness #MindsetShift #EmotionalResilience #EplusREqualsO #ChampionshipMindset #SelfGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #StressManagement #HealthyMindHealthyBody #MindBodySpirit #WellnessPodcast #Resilience #PositiveMindset #GrowthMindset #CalmUnderPressure #LifeCoaching #WomenInWellness #UCLAWomensBasketball #NCAAChampions #WomensBasketball #CoachCoriClose Reach out with questions or comments. Support the show Thanks for tuning in!  I am a Certified Health Coach and Qi Gong Instructor. I specialize in helping people to improve their health through nutrition, movement and lifestyle changes. I would appreciate it if you would please share  my podcast with your family & friends & leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform or if you're on YouTube - please follow, subscribe & turn on your notifications. For support with your health, you can reach me via email at CoreFourHC@gmail.com. If you have a health issue that you would like to see addressed in a future episode, please let me know. For additional info, go to my website, join me for QiGong classes live on Zoom.  or on my YouTube Channel "Qi Gong with Maria" If you would like to support this Podcast & get a shout out in a future episode go to the PODCAST WEBSITE

    14 min
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The "Wishing You Well" podcast is hosted by Maria Patrick, a Certified Health Coach and Qi Gong Instructor who specializes in helping people find balance in their lives through nutrition, movements and lifestyle changes. This is a chance to connect and discuss health and wellness topics and inspiration.For Maria's YouTube channel, go to "Qi Gong with Maria" -  https://www.youtube.com/@qigongwithmaria.For daily, weekday. live classes with Maria on Zoom, go to www.QiGongWithMaria.comFor Maria's support with nutrition counseling and health coaching, go to www.CoreFourHealthCoaching.comTo support this Podcast (and get a shout-out in a future episode) go to the WISHING YOU WELL PODCAST WEBSITE https://wishingyouwellwithmariapatrick.buzzsprout.com

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