1,000 Waking Minutes

Wendy Bazilian
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1,000 Waking Minutes

Every day, we experience 1,000 waking minutes on average. How are you spending yours? Join Dr. Wendy Bazilian on a journey to Eat well, Move daily, Be healthy.®, three pillars she believes can optimize these precious minutes toward your healthiest, most fulfilling life. With a healthy dose of Dr. Wendy’s infectious energy, she invites you to share time together to help you develop a real and compassionate connection to your health, your community, your environment, and most importantly, yourself. Dr. Bazilian is a Doctor of Public Health, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and certified Exercise Physiologist. She is a frequent expert contributor on LIVE with Kelly & Mark. Engage with Dr. Wendy at wendybazilian.com.

Episodes

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Take Inventory of Your Time: Unlock the Power of Your 1,000 Waking Minutes

    Get my FREE resource: A Daily Time Check (http://wendybazilian.com/timecheck). A simple, step-by-step guide to examine how you spend your time, reflect on your daily time allocation, and identify areas for positive change. Keep reading for more details! This episode means a lot to me. I dive into the concept behind the podcast's name and invite In this episode, we’ll dive into “why” behind the title 1,000 Waking Minutes and the importance of taking inventory of where we spend our time each day. With 1,000 waking minutes available to us an average, how much of that time is spent intentionally? Together, we’ll explore the idea of time as life's currency and how small, mindful changes can transform your daily routine. I’ll guide you through a simple exercise to help you evaluate where your minutes go and how to prioritize what truly brings you joy and fulfillment. By learning how to capture and assess your time, you'll discover the small changes that can lead to more meaningful, productive, and fulfilling days. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just curious about optimizing your time, this episode offers tools and strategies to help you make every minute count. FROM THE EPISODE: Check your minutes. Where are you spending them? What's missing and what do you want to make more room for? Which of those activities within those minutes are life-enhancing? Which are life-diminishing? We may not be able to just remove everything that's life-diminishing, but we may be able to get to a better balance on that spreadsheet, so to speak, of more of the life-enhancing ones. WE DISCUSS: -(2:00) Why 1,000 Waking Minutes: The math and the meaning -(8:51) The bank account with magical coins -(10:04) A personal story about my friend and an hourglass -(16:33) The mindful minute: Experiencing time in a joyful memory or at the ocean’s edge -(23:16) How music connects us through time, and a playlist for you -(31:57) Time check! Taking inventory of our 1,000 waking minutes -(37:42) Today’s question: What's the smallest change you could make in your daily routine that would have the biggest impact? -(41:01) Gratitude to my team and you! RESOURCES FREE DOWNLOAD: A Daily Time Check. Plus, a BONUS PLAYLIST - A Musical Journey Through Time (http://wendybazilian.com/timecheck). This playlist of songs is inspired by moments of reflection, memories, and the passage of time. Let these melodies remind you of the preciousness of each minute and inspire you to live each one fully. CONNECT WITH WENDY Follow me on Instagram @1000wakingminutes Learn more! https://www.wendybazilian.com/ PLEASE SUPPORT: If you’re enjoying 1,000 Waking Minutes, help us grow! Here's how you can show your support: ●     Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they drop. ●     Rate & Review the show. Your feedback helps others find the show. ●     Comment & Join the conversation! Share your thoughts or questions by visiting my website (https://www.wendybazilian.com/), or connect with me on social...

    43 min

  2. SEP 25

    How A Quick Post-Meal Walk Can Change Your Life

    Did you know that taking as few as two minutes to walk after a meal can lead to incredible health benefits and enrich your waking minutes? In this episode, I dive into the cultural significance and health perks of post-meal walks. Whether you want to improve digestion, stabilize blood sugar, or simply enjoy more time with your loved ones, taking a stroll after eating could be exactly what you’re looking for–benefiting both body and mind. I share personal stories, scientific findings, and practical tips to help you make walking after meals a part of your daily routine. Remember: Even small positive changes can lead to long-lasting improvements in your health and happiness! FROM THE EPISODE: Walking after meals is a simple yet profound way to invest in our health, and it's one way that we can make the most of our 1,000 waking minutes. By choosing activities that nourish our body and our soul, you'll likely discover a whole lot more. WE DISCUSS: - (2:34) A personal memory that illustrates the tradition and benefits of walking after meals - (8:23) A mindful minute to take 100 steps…together. - (13:38) The research, the math, and the ROI (return on your investment!) behind walking after meals  - (16:35) How walking after meals helps with managing blood sugar, metabolism, and digestive issues and more - (19:57) Simple strategies and tips for incorporating post-meal walking into your daily routine - (24:44) A question to ponder and reflect on: What small change can you make today to enhance your well-being?  - (27:18) Gratitude to my team and you! CONNECT WITH WENDY Follow me on Instagram @1000wakingminutes Learn more! https://www.wendybazilian.com/ PLEASE SUPPORT: If you’re enjoying 1,000 Waking Minutes, help us grow! Here's how you can show your support: Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they drop.Rate & Review the show. Your feedback helps others find the show.Comment & Join the conversation! Share your thoughts or questions by visiting my website (https://www.wendybazilian.com/), or connect with me on social media. Health Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered individual medical or health advice. Always consult with your trusted healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or medical treatment.

    29 min

  3. SEP 18

    The 3 Pillars Of A Health-Inspired Life

    No matter where you are on your health journey, you can start making small, positive improvements today. It's all about remembering six words - my personal and professional mantra- eat well, move daily, be healthy. I’ll introduce you to these pillars which are the foundation of my practice and what we’ll be exploring on this podcast to help you achieve a healthier life.After this discussion, you’ll feel grounded in this philosophy and understand how  small habits within these pillars can enrich your waking minutes and overall well-being.   FROM THE EPISODE: Health is dynamic. It's not static. You seek health, and you might find health, and you may feel healthy, but it's always a moving target at different life stages.  WE DISCUSS: - (2:38) The mantra to remind you to always nurture and improve your health  - (8:15) Quick background on the three pillars  - (9:14) A mindful minute reciting your new mantra - (13:20) What it actually means to “eat well”  - (16:15) Move daily - what it means and a few strategies to meet your movement goals  - (18:41) Understanding all of the simple ways you can “be healthy”  - (24.12) If you could relive a single moment of your day today, what would it be? Why? And what pillar(s) does that moment fit into?  - (25:19) A poem and guiding thought from Cornelius Celsus, a Roman medical encyclopedist - (27.15) Gratitude to my team and you! CONNECT WITH WENDY Follow me on Instagram @1000wakingminutes Learn more! https://www.wendybazilian.com/ PLEASE SUPPORT: If you’re enjoying 1,000 Waking Minutes, help us grow! Here's how you can show your support: Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they drop.Rate & Review the show. Your feedback helps others find the show.Comment & Join  the conversation! Share your thoughts or questions by visiting my website (https://www.wendybazilian.com/), or connect with me on social media. Health Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered individual medical or health advice. Always consult with your trusted healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or medical treatment.

    29 min

  4. SEP 18

    The Magic of Shared Meals

    Get my FREE resource: The Anatomy of a Grain Bowl (https://www.wendybazilian.com/grainbowl)! You’ll learn how to build your perfect, nutritious grain bowl that is delicious, nutritious and satisfying (plus it fits any eating style!). Welcome to the very first episode of 1000 Waking Minutes! Have you ever noticed that food just tastes better when you're eating with others? We’ll explore the beauty of social dining and highlight its numerous benefits for your health, relationships, inner self, and so much more. I share my personal stories on eating with company, simple tips for adding more shared meals into your day, and scientific insights on why eating together is one essential way to spend some of your waking minutes. By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to host that impromptu, no-big-deal dinner party!  FROM THE EPISODE: So why do shared meals matter? Science has shown that positive social interaction when dining with family and friends can help us build relationships, it can help bolster our self esteem, and it can even help us eat more vegetables.  WE DISCUSS: - (4:52) The philosophy of eating and connecting through meals - (9:08) A mindful minute meditation on enjoying company at the table - (11:32) Why shared meals can benefit your relationships, self esteem, and well-being - (16:13) How dining with others can make you a better person - (17:45) Strategies for incorporating more shared meals into your routine  - (22:43) Tips for keeping your dinner parties simple and relaxing  - (27:50) A reflection on how you’re spending your valuable waking minutes  - (26:56) A question to think about - (30:18) Gratitude to my team and you! Correction: I mistakenly reference Brillat-Savarin’s book as “The Physiology of Eating” (5:35). The correct title is “The Physiology of Taste.” RESOURCES Book: The Physiology of Taste by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jean-Anthelme-Brillat-Savarin/author/B000APSXHM?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true FREE DOWNLOAD: The Anatomy of a Grain Bowl https://www.wendybazilian.com/grainbowl CONNECT WITH WENDY Follow me on Instagram @1000wakingminutes Learn more! https://www.wendybazilian.com/ PLEASE SUPPORT: If you’re enjoying 1,000 Waking Minutes, help us grow! Here's how you can show your support: Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they drop.Rate & Review the show. Your feedback helps others find the show.Comment & Join the conversation! Share your thoughts or questions by visiting my website (https://www.wendybazilian.com/), or connect with me on social media. Health Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered individual medical or health advice. Always consult with your trusted healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or medical treatment.

    32 min

  5. JUL 22

    Welcome to 1,000 Waking Minutes!

    Every day, we experience 1,000 waking minutes on average. How are you spending yours? Join Dr. Wendy Bazilian on a journey to Eat well. Move daily. Be healthy.®, three pillars she believes can optimize these precious minutes toward your healthiest, most fulfilling life. With a healthy dose of Dr. Wendy’s infectious energy, she invites you to share time together to help you develop a real and compassionate connection to your health, your community, your environment, and most importantly, yourself. Dr. Bazilian is a Doctor of Public Health, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and certified Exercise Physiologist. She is a frequent expert contributor on LIVE with Kelly & Mark. Engage with Dr. Wendy at wendybazilian.com.

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Every day, we experience 1,000 waking minutes on average. How are you spending yours? Join Dr. Wendy Bazilian on a journey to Eat well, Move daily, Be healthy.®, three pillars she believes can optimize these precious minutes toward your healthiest, most fulfilling life. With a healthy dose of Dr. Wendy’s infectious energy, she invites you to share time together to help you develop a real and compassionate connection to your health, your community, your environment, and most importantly, yourself. Dr. Bazilian is a Doctor of Public Health, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and certified Exercise Physiologist. She is a frequent expert contributor on LIVE with Kelly & Mark. Engage with Dr. Wendy at wendybazilian.com.

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  • Creator
    Wendy Bazilian
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
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    © Copyright 2024 Wendy Bazilian
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