Independence Day is upon us and we're heading into a promising weekend of fun celebrating America. In this episode Brett McIff, Laura Holtrop Kohl, and Brenda Ralls from the DHHS HEAL Program join us to share ideas for making this 4th of July weekend healthy and safe while we're having a great time with family and friends.

Most people are aware that in the process of preparing or handling food there is a certain amount of waste, but the actual amount of wasted food may be much greater than most of us realize. In this episode Laura Holtrop Kohl from the HEAL Program, and Adam Kreisel from Waste Less Solutions join us to talk about this issue, the great work they're doing to rescue potentially wasted food, and how they provide it to those who need it.

You can find Waste Less Solutions at:

https://www.wastelesssolutions.org

Instagram: @waste_less_solutions

Facebook: @wastelesssolutions

Men's Health Month can be a not so pleasant reminder that men are not  always the best at taking care of themselves. In this episode Dr. Brett  McIff joins us to discuss men's health. It may surprise you to know  there is one thing men seem to be better at than women when it comes to  taking self care. Check out this episode to learn what that is! :)

A prominent headline in the news lately has been the shortage of baby formula. In this episode Becky Hurst-Davis and Laura Rowbury from Intermountain Healthcare join us along with Nickee Andjelic and Judy Sharpe from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services to discuss the formula shortage, and share some thoughts on the ideal solution of breastfeeding and the advantages it provides.

For more information on Stepping Up for Utah Babies please visit https://mihp.utah.gov

It seems the only reliable thing about the nature of COVID is how differently it affects the people that have it. Some who have had COVID are able to get right back into their workout routine seemingly without missing a beat. However, for others returning to activity, or becoming active, can be more of a struggle. In this episode Dr. Brett McIff joins us to discuss what we've learned so far about being physically active post-COVID. 

There are so many reasons to get out and get active in May. Yes, May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, but the best reason to get out and get active this month is how great it will make you feel! In this episode Dr. Brett McIff joins us to talk about some of the many reasons we should all be outside getting active, enjoying spring, and moving more this May. 

It will likely surprise many to learn that a majority of pregnancies in Utah occur in women with poor heart health. In this episode Nickee Andjelic from the Maternal & Infant Care Program at the Utah Department of Health, and Judy Harris with the HEAL Program join us to talk about the challenges of pregnancy in women with poor heart health, and what can be done to help.

For more information please visit mihp.utah.gov

It's that time of year to be planning and preparing your garden. In today's episode Utah State University Extension Horticulturalist, Taun Beddes joins us once again to discuss a few things to consider as you decide what crops you might want to grow this year.

You can find the garden prep podcast we reference in the episode at https://anchor.fm/bob-epicc/episodes/The-EPICC-Podcast-Its-Time-to-Garden-ecb454

To learn more about the services available from the USU Extension, and to find the fact sheets we mention please visit https://extension.usu.edu/yardandgarden

The Rx Park Rx Day GooseChase Challenge is your opportunity to get out, get social, and get active this spring. In today's episode Dr. Brett McIff from the UDOH HEAL Program, and Sarah Kinnison from Park Rx Utah join us to deliver your prescription for getting out and getting active this spring. You could also win a prize. So get out there and have fun! Doctor's orders!

For more information on the Park Rx Challenge please visit parkrxutah.org

Spring has finally arrived and as you start spending more time outside don't forget your garden! The benefits of gardening are many. Did you know some research shows that just coming into contact with the soil could make you happier? In this episode Utah State University Extension Horticulturalist, Taun Beddes joins us to discuss how gardening benefits us in so many ways.

To learn more about the study Taun mentions you can visit: https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/is-dirt-the-new-prozac