Nourish Noshes with Debbie Peterson and Wendy Bright-Fallon

There is so much information out there about nutrition and wellness that it can be hard to keep up with which info is fact and which is fiction. While health quick fixes are tempting, they usually don't produce long-term success. So what is the best way for people to find and follow healthy practices to maintain their nutritional wellness? The answer may be through continuing education.

Ingrained & Balanced is a podcast about health, fitness, and a well-balanced lifestyle. On this episode, hosts Lonnie and Marty are joined by Debbie Peterson and Wendy Bright-Fallon of the Nourish Noshes Podcast. Through their health podcast, Debbie and Wendy provide their listeners with continuing education on nutritional wellness to help people create balance through optimized nutrition and essential habits for authentic vitality.

Listen to Lonnie, Marty, Debbie and Wendy discuss healthy practices for maintaining nutritional wellness.

Introducing Nourish Noshes (0:05)

This episode features the hosts of a popular podcast called the Nourish Noshes Podcast, Debbie and Wendy. Debbie and Wendy are each national board-certified health and wellness coaches who work with individuals, professionals, athletes, families, and businesses, helping people navigate the complex world of wellness. They have authored books, run their wellness podcast, created an incredible website, and do some public speaking, all with a mission to help make the world a healthier place. Since 2008, they've been health advocates of living a vibrant and thriving life, helping their clients do the same with their five foundations of health philosophy.

Daily Wellness Habits (2:06)

The podcast guests share their daily habits for maintaining and supporting their wellness. Speakers Debbie and Wendy discussed habits like meditation to start the day and shared their thoughts on drinking warm vs. cold water in the morning. While Eastern medicine suggests ingesting room temperature or warm water, others avoid cold water because they feel it shocks the system. Regardless, wellness depends on people experimenting and practicing the habits that feel right for them and their bodies.

Being in Tune With Your Body (6:41)

Everybody's body is different, and how the body responds to a type of exercise or food is unique. Still, trying different things and staying attuned to your body will help people live well-balanced lives. In addition, the more in tune you are with your body, the more you can recognize the positives and negatives of new things. The speakers discuss this concept and the importance of being in tune with one's body. 

The Health And Wellness Journey (8:13)

Debbie and Wendy discuss how they met and started their health journeys. Debbie learned about holistic health while she was trying to become pregnant. Whereas Wendy had to transition from her background in corporate America to where she is today. Each of them shared their stories and how the events within their lives led to their current positions in the culture of health and wellness.

Lifestyle Changes and Migraines (12:11)

Marty has always suffered from migraines, and he and the guest speakers share their theories on why migraines tend to disappear after people make positive changes in their lifestyle and nutrition. While migraines can be connected to hormones, lifestyle habits, and practices can influence how often they occur. Wendy shares what helped her with warding off her migraines and the lifestyle changes that she believes directly affected how she feels and how migraines affect her today.

The Five Foundations of Health and Wellness (16:19)

There are no quick fixes when it comes to health and wellness. Although many companies advertise quick fixes, positive changes come from consistency and work. Wendy and De