Health Gig

Doro and Trica welcome author and podcaster Kathryn Nicolai to discuss the importance of bedtime stories and their calming effects on sleep. They talk about her work: collections of stories that she reads aloud to help her listeners fall asleep. Her podcast combines the art of storytelling with the healing power of mindfulness, offering a retreat for the mind, with an intended medicinal effect.

Kathryn shares insights into her creative process and the intimate connections she bridges with listeners, most touchingly of those who use her work in hospice care. The conversation also touches on the significance of community. Kathryn’s focus on sleep as a foundation for good health mirrors her belief that creativity is a practice, something that can be developed over time with consistent effort and intention, and she encourages listeners to explore mindfulness, self-care, and connection through storytelling.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

This week on Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome journalist Ali Velshi, who is MSNBC’s Chief Correspondent and host of “Velshi.” Their conversation starts with his family story and how it influenced his commitment to social justice. He stresses that small actions taken in the face of adversity can have profound societal impacts. Velshi encourages Americans to embrace their roles in preserving democracy and protecting the rights of all, especially in times when democracy is threatened.

Velshi also discusses his book, “Small Acts of Courage,” which, in addition to his family history, offers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of journalism and its central purpose: to inform and engage citizens. He also reflects on his career in journalism, highlighting important lessons he learned as a novice journalist and sharing how he grew into his role holding the powerful accountable and fostering a healthy, functioning society. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's agency and motivates listeners to be actively civically engaged.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

This week on Health Gig, Doro and Trica welcome Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon, who discusses the crucial connection between menopause and musculoskeletal issues particularly in women over 50. She shares her observation of women experiencing conditions like accelerated arthritis and widespread pain, and explains how it is linked to declining estrogen levels. She advocates for women to understand these hormonal impacts and to frame their experiences as part of the "Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause," empowering them to take charge of their health.

Dr. Wright critiques the leading research studies and calls for better education among healthcare providers and a shift toward personalized care for midlife women. She emphasizes the preventable nature of many health issues and encourages lifestyle changes like weightlifting and nutrition to enhance resilience. Her message inspires women to adopt proactive health measures, enabling them to lead active, fulfilling lives into old age.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

On this episode, Tricia welcomes Paul Gilmartin, host of the Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast, who shares his journey through trauma and mental health challenges stemming from his childhood. He discusses the impact of his childhood trauma throughout his life, and talks about how various treatments, including going to therapy, building community, finding hobbies, and taking different medications affected him.

He reflects on lessons learned from managing his mental health and serving as a beacon for other individuals who are working to manage theirs.  Paul talks about the impact of his podcast and shares some of the stories and comments people have shared with him, emphasizing that vulnerability, empathy, and storytelling are vital to healing. This conversation highlights for listeners the ongoing quest for connection amid mental health struggles.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

On this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Dr. Nelli Gluzman, a pediatrician and holistic health practitioner. Dr. Gluzman shares her observations about the interconnectedness of body systems, and advises people to consider if they are treating symptoms of disease, or the root of the problems, explaining how various imbalances within the body can influence physical, emotional, and behavioral health. She also stresses the importance and impact of immune resilience and good gut health, providing a few tips on how to strengthen them.

Dr. Gluzman offers practical advice on improving children's health through diet, and addresses the impact of screen time on children's wellness. Through additional recommendations and insight, Dr. Gluzman leaves listeners, especially parents, equipped with proactive health measures to enhance their children's overall well-being.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.