Feel Better, Live Better

Albuquerque Journal
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

Presented by Beyond Health Feel Better, Live Better is your go-to podcast for all things health and wellness. We explore the science, stories, and strategies to help you thrive—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each episode features expert insights, real-life success stories, and practical advice to empower your well-being. From medical breakthroughs to holistic solutions and simple daily habits, we bring health to life—one conversation at a time. Tune in and start feeling better, living better!

  1. 6D AGO

    A Cleaner, Qrisper Way to Snack

    Presented by Beyond Health On this episode of Feel Better Live Better, host Kristi Fury sits down with Adriene Czarniak and Scott Czarniak, founders and owners of Qrispers, to talk about how a homemade protein snack evolved into a growing business focused on clean ingredients and high-protein snacking. The conversation dives into the challenges of launching a food company, creating a USDA-approved product, sourcing grass-fed beef, and developing a protein snack designed to be lighter, crispier, and easier to eat than traditional jerky. Adriene also shares insight from her background as a registered dietitian and discusses the importance of protein intake for aging adults, athletes, and everyday health. From entrepreneurship to nutrition and wellness, this episode explores how Qrisper is working to create a healthier snack option for people looking to fuel their bodies with clean protein. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/ To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source! #Qrispers #ProteinSnacks #HealthyEating #CleanEating #HighProtein #Jerky #Nutrition #Wellness #FeelBetterLiveBetter #KristiFury #GrassFedBeef #HealthySnacks #ProteinChips #HealthPodcast #AlbuquerqueJournal

    51 min

  2. APR 19

    Resetting the Nervous System with Neural Therapy

    Presented by Beyond Health Can your nervous system be “reset” to improve your overall health? In this episode of the Feel Better, Live Better podcast, Kristi Fury sits down with Barry Stanford, a certified family nurse practitioner at Beyond Health, to explore neural therapy and how it may help regulate the body’s stress response. They discuss how modern lifestyles can keep the body stuck in “fight or flight,” and how neural therapy—using targeted injections or IV treatments—aims to support a shift toward “rest and digest.” The conversation covers potential benefits related to anxiety, sleep, chronic pain, digestion, and overall wellness. Barry shares what patients might expect during treatment, how the vagus nerve plays a role in whole-body function, and why addressing the nervous system could enhance other therapies. If you’re interested in holistic approaches to health and understanding how the body heals, this episode offers valuable insight. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/ To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source! #NeuralTherapy #NervousSystemReset #VagusNerve #HolisticHealth #FunctionalMedicine #ChronicStress #GutHealth #AnxietyRelief #SleepHealth #WellnessJourney #HealthPodcast #FeelBetterLiveBetter #AlbuquerqueJournal

    34 min

  3. MAR 15

    Why Movement Is Changing How We Heal Acute Injuries

    Presented by Beyond Health Is resting an injury really the best way to heal? In this episode of the Feel Better, Live Better podcast, host Kristi Fury sits down with Dr. Gary Bowman, chiropractor and founder of Propel Health and Human Performance, to discuss why the long-standing RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is being reconsidered in modern injury recovery. Dr. Bowman explains the MEAT protocol — Motion, Exercise, Analgesics, and Treatment — and why controlled movement, strategic exercise, and targeted therapies may support the body’s natural healing process after acute injuries. The conversation explores the role of inflammation, how athletes recover from injuries today, and why staying active can sometimes help the body repair itself more efficiently. They also discuss emerging recovery tools and therapies used in sports performance settings, including blood flow restriction training, neuromuscular stimulation, ketones, and other approaches that may support rehabilitation and overall performance. Whether you're an athlete, weekend warrior, or someone dealing with a recent injury, this discussion offers insight into how recovery strategies may be evolving in sports medicine and rehabilitation. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/ To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source! #InjuryRecovery #SportsMedicine #RICEvsMEAT #PhysicalTherapy #SportsRehab #ChiropracticCare #AthleteRecovery #MovementMedicine #Inflammation #FeelBetterLiveBetter #HealthPodcast #SportsPerformance #RecoveryScience #LongevityHealth #PropelHealth

    37 min

  4. FEB 22

    Rethinking Pediatric Concierge for Families

    Presented by Beyond HealthWhat is concierge pediatric care — and is it worth it for your family?In this episode of the Feel Better, Live Better podcast, host Kristi Fury, founder of Beyond Health, sits down with Kimberly Hart, pediatric nurse practitioner and founder of Heart and Mind Pediatrics in Albuquerque. They discuss how private pay and concierge pediatric care models are changing the way families access healthcare for their children.Kimberly explains how her clinic integrates primary care with mental health services, including psychiatry and social work, offering families more time, access and a collaborative approach to children’s physical and emotional well-being.Topics include:• What concierge pediatric care actually means• How private pay models differ from insurance-based visits• Mental health integration in pediatric primary care• ADHD, anxiety, asthma and chronic condition management• Whether this model is right for healthy kids or medically complex children• Common misconceptions about concierge medicineIf you're a parent exploring alternatives to traditional pediatric care in Albuquerque or curious about holistic, integrated healthcare for children, this conversation offers valuable insight.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#ConciergeMedicine#PediatricCare#PrivatePayMedicine#HolisticHealth#MentalHealthMatters#ADHDsupport#ParentingSupport#AlbuquerqueNM#NewMexicoHealthcare#FeelBetterLiveBetter

    33 min

  5. JAN 25

    Health Coaching Turning Information Into Action

    Presented by Beyond Health In this episode of Feel Better Live Better, host Kristi Fury sits down with integrative nutrition health coach Kate Honegger of Beyond Health to discuss how health coaching can support patients navigating complex wellness information. The conversation explores how coaching may help individuals translate lab results, treatment recommendations, and lifestyle guidance into realistic daily habits. Honegger shares insights into common barriers such as lack of movement, distracted eating, stress, and limited awareness, along with how mindset, accountability, and personalized goal setting can play a role in long-term lifestyle change. The episode also touches on collaboration between practitioners and health coaches, emphasizing practical strategies that may support sustainable health over time. This discussion is informational and intended to support general wellness education. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/ To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9. Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source! #FeelBetterLiveBetter#HealthCoaching#WellnessJourney#IntegrativeHealth#FunctionalMedicine#LifestyleChange#MindsetAndHealth#PreventiveHealth#HealthyHabits#MovementMatters#NutritionAwareness#HealthEducation#BeyondHealth#WellnessPodcast#HolisticWellness

    30 min

  6. 12/21/2025

    Inside the Rise of Heat-and-Cold Therapy

    Presented by Beyond HealthIn this episode of Feel Better, Live Better, host Kristi Fury sits down with Lawrence Herrera and Jose Maresma, founders of ThermoLab, to explore why sauna and cold plunge therapy are rapidly gaining traction in wellness, performance, and longevity conversations.Through a structured Q&A, the discussion breaks down how intentional exposure to heat and cold affects the body and mind—from circulation and metabolism to stress regulation and mental clarity. Herrera shares the personal journey that led to ThermoLab’s creation, while Maresma explains the science behind thermal stress and how it supports adaptation, recovery, and overall well-being.The episode also addresses common questions around safety, frequency, and individual tolerance, emphasizing education, moderation, and consistency over quick fixes. Listeners gain practical insight into how sauna and cold plunge can be used responsibly, whether at home or in a guided setting, and why community-based approaches are becoming an important part of modern wellness strategies.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#HeatAndColdTherapy#ColdPlunge#SaunaBenefits#WellnessPodcast#LongevityHealth#MentalHealthTools#StressRecovery#MetabolicHealth#NervousSystemHealth#BiohackingWellness#RecoveryScience#FeelBetterLiveBetter#HolisticHealth#WellnessEducation

    58 min

  7. 11/23/2025

    The Hidden Power of Eating Local

    Presented by Beyond HealthIn this episode of Feel Better Live Better, host Kristi Fury sits down with local nutritionist Veronica Castillo to explore how shopping local for meat and produce can support health, community, and the environment. Veronica explains how locally raised meats often differ from large commercial options in flavor, texture, and farming practices, and walks listeners through what common labels like organic, grass-fed, and pasture-raised generally mean. She also shares how stress, feed, and living conditions can influence the quality of animal products that end up on our plates.The conversation then shifts to fruits and vegetables, where Kristi and Veronica discuss why choosing regional and in-season produce can help preserve nutrients and reduce “food miles.” Veronica offers practical tips on reading labels, looking for nearby growers, and using tools like harvest calendars and farmers markets to see what is currently in season.They also touch on budget concerns, emphasizing small, realistic changes—such as swapping one weekly big-box trip for a visit to a local market or choosing a single local product like honey, eggs, or chile. Throughout the episode, Kristi and Veronica highlight how local shopping can support small businesses, strengthen regional food networks, and help families become more aware and intentional about what they bring home.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#TheHiddenPowerOfEatingLocal#FeelBetterLiveBetter#LocalFood#ShopLocal#FarmToTable#SeasonalEating#HealthyEatingHabits#NutritionTips#GrassFedBeef#LocalProduce#SupportLocalFarmers#SustainableEating#EatLocalNM#AlbuquerqueJournal#NewMexicoFood#HolisticHealth#WellnessPodcast#GroceryShoppingTips

    40 min

  8. 10/19/2025

    How Cellular Medicine Is Redefining Longevity

    Presented by Beyond HealthIn this episode of Feel Better Live Better, host Kristi Furry welcomes Mary Ann Butler for part three of their “Aging Well” series. The conversation explores why more people are moving away from traditional healthcare models and toward longevity and cellular medicine clinics. Kristi and Mary Ann discuss how these clinics take a proactive approach—focusing on prevention, hormone balance, and cellular repair rather than relying solely on prescriptions.Mary Ann shares her own journey from pain management to hormone and peptide therapy, explaining how addressing the root causes of illness can help people regain energy, balance, and long-term vitality. Together, they highlight how personalized care, improved lifestyle habits, and a focus on cellular health are helping patients feel better, live better, and age with purpose.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#FeelBetterLiveBetter #LongevityMedicine #CellularHealth #AgingWell #HormoneTherapy #FunctionalMedicine #WellnessPodcast #HealthOptimization #PreventiveCare #HealthyAging #BeyondHealth #KristiFurry #MaryAnnButler #AlbuquerqueJournal

    32 min
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Presented by Beyond Health Feel Better, Live Better is your go-to podcast for all things health and wellness. We explore the science, stories, and strategies to help you thrive—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each episode features expert insights, real-life success stories, and practical advice to empower your well-being. From medical breakthroughs to holistic solutions and simple daily habits, we bring health to life—one conversation at a time. Tune in and start feeling better, living better!

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