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 Carbs the Enemy?

    1D AGO

    PODCAST: Are Carbs the Enemy?

    Are carbs really the enemy - or just misunderstood? In this episode of the Wishing You Well podcast, Health Coach Maria Patrick explores the science behind carbohydrates, including how they affect energy, weight, metabolism and blood sugar. You will learn the difference between simple and complex carbs, why fiber matters and how to include healthy carbohydrates in a balanced diet. If you are confused about low-carb trends, sugar or what to eat for better health, this practical, evidence-informed conversation will help you make smarter, more confident nutrition choices. #Carbs #Nutrition #HealthyEating #WellnessPodcast #BalancedDiet #BloodSugar #WholeFoods #MetabolicHealth #HealthyLifestyle #FoodFreedom 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
  2. PODCAST: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Oils: The Truth About Seed Oils, Inflammation & The Best Cooking Oils for Your Health

    MAR 26

    PODCAST: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Oils: The Truth About Seed Oils, Inflammation & The Best Cooking Oils for Your Health

    Are seed oils really bad for you? Is olive oil still healthy? What’s the best oil for cooking at high heat? And how do cooking oils impact inflammation, hormones and heart health? In this episode of the Wishing You Well podcast, Health Coach Maria Patrick breaks down the truth about healthy vs. unhealthy oils so you can feel confident in your kitchen again and improve your health in a simple and easy way. You will learn: •The difference between industrial seed oils and traditional fats •Why Omega-6 and Omega-3 balance matters for inflammation •How vegetable oil, canola oil, soybean oil and corn oil affect the body •The benefits of extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, butter and ghee •What “smoke point” means and why it matters for cooking •Simple swaps to reduce inflammation without extreme dieting If you are trying to lower inflammation, support hormone balance, improve heart health or follow a more anti-inflammatory diet, this episode gives you practical, evidence-informed guidance without fear or food shame. Healthy fats are essential for brain function, hormone production and nutrient absorption - but the type and quality matter. Tune in to learn how to choose the best oils for cooking, avoid highly processed oils and make small changes that support long-term wellness. Because nourishing your body shouldn’t feel confusing. #healthyoils #unhealthyoils #seedoils #antiinflammatorydiet #bestoilsforcooking #olive oil benefits, #avocadooilsmoke point #vegetableoilvsolive oil #inflammationanddiet #hearthealthyfats #hormonehealthnutrition 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
  3. PODCAST: The Farmer’s Squat - the Most Natural Position Your Body Forgot

    MAR 19

    PODCAST: The Farmer’s Squat - the Most Natural Position Your Body Forgot

    Boost your mobility, strength, and long-term joint health in this practical and empowering episode of the Wishing You Well podcast. Health Coach Maria Patrick explores the science-backed health benefits of the Farmer’s Squat - a natural human posture that supports hip mobility, ankle flexibility, balance, digestion and functional strength for everyday life. Learn why so many adults lose the ability to squat deeply, how modern lifestyles affect movement patterns, and most importantly, how to safely retrain your body -  step-by-step. Whether you want to improve flexibility, prevent falls, move with less pain or maintain independence as you age, this episode provides simple, beginner-friendly strategies you can start today. Discover how restoring this fundamental movement can help you feel stronger, more stable, and more connected to your body - at any age. THE SQUAT STEPS: 10:58 #Mobility #HealthyAging #FunctionalFitness #JointHealth #MovementMatters #WellnessPodcast #Flexibility #BalanceTraining #Deepsquat #FarmersSquat #Posture #Naturalmovement #MovementRestoration  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
  4. PODCAST: Eat This, Not That - The Blood Pressure Edition

    MAR 12

    PODCAST: Eat This, Not That - The Blood Pressure Edition

    High blood pressure affects nearly half of adults - and it is often called the “silent” condition because there are no obvious symptoms. In this episode of theWishing You Well podcast, Health Coach Maria Patrick breaks down the best and worst foods for high blood pressure, inspired by guidance from AARP. You will learn how potassium-rich foods, berries, beets, yogurt, whole grains and healthy fats can help support healthy blood pressure levels - and why restaurant meals, processed meats, condiments, bread, alcohol and hidden sodium sources may be working against you. If you are looking for natural ways to lower blood pressure, improve your heart health and make simple, sustainable food swaps, this episode gives you practical strategies you can start today. Small changes add up - and your heart will thank you. #HighBloodPressure #BloodPressure #HeartHealth #HealthyEating #DASHDiet #LowerBloodPressureNaturally #WellnessPodcast #HealthyLifestyle #NutritionMatters #WishingYouWell Link to Wishing You Well Podcast Episode about Alcohol Consumption 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
  5. PODCAST: It's Not What You Eat, But When You Eat It - Nutrition for Better Sleep

    MAR 5

    PODCAST: It's Not What You Eat, But When You Eat It - Nutrition for Better Sleep

    Struggling with falling asleep — or waking up at 3 a.m. for no clear reason? It may not just be what you’re eating, but when you’re eating it. In this episode of the Wishing You Well podcast, Health Coach Maria Patrick explores how meal timing, blood sugar balance, caffeine and alcohol can quietly impact your ability to get deep, restorative sleep. Learn simple, practical nutrition shifts that support steady energy by day and better rest at night - without extreme rules or complicated plans. #mealtiming #nutritionforsleep #healthyliving #deepsleep #bloodsugarbalance #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

    14 min
  6. PODCAST: 10 Small Steps for Huge Heart Health Improvements

    FEB 28

    PODCAST: 10 Small Steps for Huge Heart Health Improvements

    Today's topic: Small changes can lead to powerful results. In this episode of the Wishing You Well podcast, Health Coach Maria Patrick explores 10 simple, science-backed steps that can make a big difference in your heart health -  without overwhelming your schedule or overhauling your life. Inspired by expert guidance from Harvard Health, we will talk about easy habits like short daily walks, smart food swaps, mindful breathing and gratitude practices that support your cardiovascular system and overall well-being. If you have ever felt like improving your heart health had to be complicated, this episode will show you how small, consistent steps can lead to meaningful, lasting improvements. Your heart will thank you. #hearthealth #10smallsteps #healthyliving #harvardhealth  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
  7. PODCAST: Sleep Like An Olympian!

    FEB 24

    PODCAST: Sleep Like An Olympian!

    Are you struggling with poor sleep, low energy, brain fog, or burnout? In this episode of Wishing You Well, Health Coach Maria Patrick breaks down the powerful insights from The New York Times article “5 Sleep Habits to Steal from the Olympians” and explains how elite athletes competing in the Olympic Games optimize their sleep for peak performance — and how you can do the same. Olympians don’t treat sleep as optional. They treat it as recovery training. And the science is clear: quality sleep supports hormone balance, muscle repair, immune health, metabolism, mental clarity, emotional regulation, and longevity. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why top athletes prioritize 8–10 hours of sleep ✔ How to build a powerful nighttime wind-down routine ✔ The ideal sleep environment for deeper rest ✔ How strategic napping improves performance ✔ The critical role of morning sunlight and limiting blue light at night Whether you are focused on weight loss, stress management, fitness, healing or healthy aging, better sleep may be the missing piece. If you are ready to wake up feeling clear, energized, and restored - this episode is your starting point. Tune in and start sleeping like an Olympian! #SleepTips #BetterSleep #SleepHealth #CircadianRhythm #WellnessPodcast #HealthyHabits #OlympicAthletes #HormoneBalance #StressRelief #WomensHealth #HighPerformance #NaturalHealth #Recovery #Longevity 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

    18 min
  8. PODCAST: Year of the Fire Horse Wellness Tips

    FEB 20

    PODCAST: Year of the Fire Horse Wellness Tips

    WISHING YOU WELL PODCAST 100th EPISODE!  What if this year asked you to be braver… louder… freer? In this episode of Wishing You Well, Qi Gong Instructor Maria Patrick explores the bold, passionate energy of the Year of the Fire Horse and shares five powerful wellness habits to help you align with its momentum — without burning out. The Fire Horse represents courage, movement, heart expression, and independence. But fiery energy needs direction. It needs grounding. It needs intention. Inside this episode, you will learn how to: 🔥Move your body in a way that builds strength and confidence 🔥 Speak one brave truth every day 🔥 Nourish your fire without inflaming it 🔥 Create something visible and meaningful 🔥 Practice weekly “freedom rituals” to regulate your nervous system If you’ve been feeling restless, ready for change, or called to step into a bigger version of yourself - this conversation will feel like permission. This year is not about doing more. It’s about doing boldly what matters. #WishingYouWellPodcast #YearOfTheFireHorse #FireHorseEnergy #HolisticWellness #WomenOver40Wellness #MidlifeWellness #QiGongLifestyle #ChineseAstrology #HeartCenteredLiving #WellnessHabits #PersonalGrowthJourney #IntentionalLiving #FireStrength #MindBodySpirit #LiveBoldly 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
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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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