Behind the Bluff

If you plan, push, and have patience your muscle composition will improve regardless of your current fitness level or age. In this week's episode, Kendra and Jeff recap one of Jeff’s monthly wellness talks, Muscle Mindset. 

In this episode, host Kendra Till and Palmetto Bluff's onsite Physical Therapist, Ashley Romine dive into the topic of pain-free exercise and discuss how to optimize workouts for maximum benefit without risking injury or discomfort. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or someone looking to incorporate more movement into your daily routine, understanding how to exercise without pain is essential for long-term success and enjoyment. This discussion is loaded with powerful analogies, humorous Australian slang, and practical tips to take your fitness journey to the next level, pain-free. 

Aside from the ability to tone your core, do you actually know what Pilates is? This week, Kendra takes the lead and shares with listeners details of the Pilates Method, breaks misconceptions, and explains why Pilates is beneficial for your “whole body health.” 

Are you aware of all the birds we have at the bluff? Is your landscaping bird friendly? This week, Jeff sits down with Aaron Palmieri, Educator for the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. 

Simple strategies can make all the difference in your sleep. This week's episode is a continuation of part one providing listeners with additional tips and solutions to a better night's sleep. If you think stress is bad, give Jeff your undivided attention and you'll see that is actually rewires our brain to learn and grow. 

Do you fall asleep quickly? Do you stay a sleep? Do you wake up feeling rested? In this week's episode of Behind the Bluff, Kendra and Jeff discuss how to measure your sleep and the four most important slumber strategies to give your body the rest it deserves. Our healthy momentum was inspired by author Jon Gordon, quickly digging into his concept of training positive energy like you do a muscle. 

As we get older it takes longer to recover, our body doesn't feel the same, and we start having trouble with activities of daily life. In this week's conversation on Behind the Bluff, special guest David Chesworth shares the positive lifestyle habits discovered in "Blue Zones" and "Lifestyle Pyramid" to describe doable strategies that improve health span, not just life span. The healthy momentum segment is all about the right people coming in your life, at the right time, to accomplish the right things. 

In this episode of  Behind the Bluff,  Chris Apple, Director of Golf Club Operations at shares his early years in the golf industry and what brought him to Palmetto Bluff. Chris and Jeff discuss the importance of creating an authentic golf experience, why it’s important to have fun, and how to not take your next round too seriously. This week's  "healthy momentum" is a reminder to reflect on your calling and take action on your hopes, desires, and dreams. 

Fitness and nutrition seem to be valued in living a healthy life, but mindfulness practices are just as important. Join hosts Kendra and Jeff, as they defined mindfulness in Palmetto Bluff's terms and share the impact it has on health. From Kendra surfing the waves in Australia to discovering mindfulness within the practice of Pilates, this episode is a deep-dive into fostering mind-body connection, inner peace, non-judgement and breath awareness. Hang around for the last 5 minutes and get Jeff's perspective on how to become more in-tune to your thoughts and emotions. 

How much value are you placing on sharing a meal with family and friends? If you are like most people, not enough. Tune into this week's episode with Jeff and special Guest Rhy Waddington as he shares how growing up on a farm and traveling across the globe have shaped his Culinary perspective. This conversation is a reminder that caring for our well-being is as essential as the food on our plates, the company we keep, and that every meal is an invitation for you to make memories.