In this special episode, Dr. Wendy Bazilian joins Jenn Giamo and Lori Schulweis from the podcast Every Body Talks to discuss how Wendy’s 3 pillars of health can optimize your health and well-being and help you make the most of your 1,000 waking minutes each day.

Tune in to explore what it means to eat well, move daily, and be healthy —and why these six words form the foundation of a health-inspired life. You'll also hear relatable examples and science-backed tips to help you prioritize health without the pressure of perfection. Ready to feel inspired, equipped, and motivated - and laugh a little? Hit play!

FROM THE EPISODE:

“So this idea of time being a finite currency every day, it's really non-refundable, and the fact that, unfortunately, you can't bank it for another day, it really resonates with me, and I think you'll connect with it as well.”

WE DISCUSS:

Audio: 

(1:14) Introducing Jenn Giamo and Lori Schulweis and their wellness-focused podcast, Every. Body. Talks.

(5:12) About 1,000 Waking Minutes and the importance of life’s currency

(10:17) How most of us spend 10% of our waking minutes and how to re-think this behavior

(11:55) The 3 pillars of health—why they matter and how flexibility is built in

(21:10) The science of forming habits and why it takes longer than 21 days

(23:52) A FREE resource to check how you’re spending your time

(25:09) Breaking free from guilt around exercise and rest days and finding balance and joy in the present

(31:03) More about what it means to Move Daily and Be Healthy 

(41:46) How I maintain balance across the 3 pillars

(44:37) A Mindful Minute to reflect, reset, and take one small, joyful step toward better health

(48:30) Closing remarks and gratitude to my team and you for joining me on this journey

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.

Full episode of Every. Body. Talks. 

75 - Dr. Wendy Bazilian: The Three Pillars of Health

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Thank you for tuning in to 1,000 Waking Minutes and being part of this journey–together. A huge thank you to our amazing collaborators including our production and marketing teams and Gabriela Escalante in particular. To the ultra-talented Beza for my theme music, my lifelong friend and artist Pearl Preis Photography and Design, to Danielle Ballantyne, Jen Nguyen, Joanna Powell, and of course, my family and everyone working tirelessly behind the scenes.

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.

REFERENCES

Phillippa Lally, Cornelia H. M. van Jaarsveld and Henry W. W. Potts et al. How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world. Eur J Soc Psychol. 2010. Vol. 40(6):998-1009. DOI: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejsp.674 

Crum, A. J., & Langer, E. J. (2007). Mind-set matters: exercise and the placebo effect. Psychological science, 18(2), 165–171. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01867.x