Health on a WIMH: A Whatismyhealth Podcast

The way we define "opportunity" and "success" can change the way we experience life's events. How often are we aware of the opportunities that are presented to us? Some believe that "everything happens for a reason," even if we don't always know what that reason is right away. Sometimes, the universe sends us exactly the opportunities we need-- we just need to be aware, patient, present, and open enough to take them.

Guest Debi Bucciarelli, the new owner of Wooden Gate Quilts joins host Mike Trovato for the fourteenth episode of the Whatismyhealth podcast, “Health on a WIMH." After being introduced to quilting as an occupational therapy activity in her recovery from stroke, she found creative inspiration from the quilting community in Danville, CA. Debi shares the travel experiences that led her well outside of her comfort zone, her motivation to challenge boundaries, and the silver linings she found in some of life's most difficult moments.

The way we define "opportunity" and "success" can change the way we experience life's events. How often are we aware of the opportunities that are presented to us? Some believe that "everything happens for a reason," even if we don't always know what that reason is right away. Sometimes, the universe sends us exactly the opportunities we need-- we just need to be aware, patient, present, and open enough to take them.

Guest Debi Bucciarelli, the new owner of Wooden Gate Quilts joins host Mike Trovato for the fourteenth episode of the Whatismyhealth podcast, “Health on a WIMH." After being introduced to quilting as an occupational therapy activity in her recovery from stroke, she found creative inspiration from the quilting community in Danville, CA. Debi shares the travel experiences that led her well outside of her comfort zone, her motivation to challenge boundaries, and the silver linings she found in some of life's most difficult moments.

The way we define "opportunity" and "success" can change the way we experience life's events. How often are we aware of the opportunities that are presented to us? Some believe that "everything happens for a reason," even if we don't always know what that reason is right away. Sometimes, the universe sends us exactly the opportunities we need-- we just need to be aware, patient, present, and open enough to take them.

Guest Debi Bucciarelli, the new owner of Wooden Gate Quilts joins host Mike Trovato for the fourteenth episode of the Whatismyhealth podcast, “Health on a WIMH." After being introduced to quilting as an occupational therapy activity in her recovery from stroke, she found creative inspiration from the quilting community in Danville, CA. Debi shares the travel experiences that led her well outside of her comfort zone, her motivation to challenge boundaries, and the silver linings she found in some of life's most difficult moments.

Musician Tara Hack joins host Mike Trovato for the thirteenth episode of the Whatismyhealth podcast, “Health on a WIMH.” We often have a tendency to be fiercely adamant about the things we like, whether it’s music, sports, our dietary preferences, politics, and religion. How willing are we to listen to and validate other people’s varying perspectives, even if we don’t adopt them as our own? Tara and Mike talk about the line between a suggestion and being told what to do, and coexisting in a communal space among people with many different beliefs. Plus, a clip from Tara’s song “I’ll Follow You Wherever You Go.” Check out more on www.whatismyhealth.com.

Musician Tara Hack joins host Mike Trovato for the thirteenth episode of the Whatismyhealth podcast, “Health on a WIMH.” The expectations we have of our favorite musicians can influence the way we follow them as they evolve as artists. Do we continue to follow artists who drastically change their sound, or do we only like the sounds we’re used to? Tara and Mike explore the importance of creative freedom, and break down the evolution of artists including Eminem, Drake, Linkin Park, John Mayer, Darius Rucker, and Taylor Swift. Plus, a clip from Tara’s cover of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me.” Check out more on www.whatismyhealth.com.

Musician Tara Hack joins host Mike Trovato for the thirteenth episode of the Whatismyhealth podcast, “Health on a WIMH.” How do you learn best, and who do you learn best from? Sometimes we need the help of others to teach us to create when we haven’t yet learned how to do it for ourselves. Tara and Mike consider how determination, luck, personality, and talent factor into success, and the importance of investing in yourself to learn new and valuable skills. Plus, a clip from Tara’s song, “PS Baby.” Check out more on www.whatismyhealth.com.

Musician Tara Hack joins host Mike Trovato for the thirteenth episode of the Whatismyhealth podcast, “Health on a WIMH.” Finding the right path to our goals is different for younger generations than it used to be. How determined are we to make ends meet while pursuing our passions? Tara and Mike share stories about perseverance and being in the right place at the right time, as Tara reflects on her 7-year journey breaking into the underground music scene. Plus, a clip from Tara's song, "Here's to Goodbye." Check out more on www.whatismyhealth.com.

Healthcare advocate Ilse Fierro joins host Mike Trovato for the twelfth episode of the Whatismyhealth podcast, “Health on a WIMH.” Can we be concerned about our weight and still be body positive? The medical community tells us that the number we see on our scale is associated with well-being, but weight does not define our self-worth. Ilse and Mike address misconceptions about body image and mental health, and how eating disorders do not discriminate based on gender. Check out more on www.whatismyhealth.com.

Healthcare advocate Ilse Fierro joins host Mike Trovato for the twelfth episode of the Whatismyhealth podcast, “Health on a WIMH.” If you could create your "ideal" self, would you make yourself problem-free? As we search for self-acceptance, we sometimes fight so hard just to feel comfortable with what we already have. Ilse and Mike explore the different and often seemingly elusive versions of what it is to be "healthy." Check out more on www.whatismyhealth.com.

Healthcare advocate Ilse Fierro joins host Mike Trovato for the twelfth episode of the Whatismyhealth podcast, “Health on a WIMH.” Icebreakers are supposed to be fun, right? For those with anxiety, they can feel like forced interactions. Ilse and Mike talk about how mental health can be more difficult to conceptualize because we can’t see it the same way as we could see a physical ailment. Check out more on www.whatismyhealth.com.