Real Wellness

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  • Wake Up Smarter: One Simple Step for Your Best Day Yet

    If you’re hitting the snooze button or grabbing your phone to scroll, there’s a better way to kickstart your day.

     

    In this week’s Real Wellness episode, I talk with Lizzie Brown, co-founder of Yoga Wake Up, about the simple, fast practice that boosts your energy and focus.

     

    Here’s what you’ll discover:

     

    • A new way to wake up feeling refreshed and ready.
    • How gentle stretching can shift your mindset and mood for your day.
    • Why jumping out of bed too quickly -- or waking up too slowly -- both might drain your energy.

    Imagine beginning your day calm, focused, and in control—without scrolling through emails or sucked into social media.

     

    You don’t have to overhaul your entire morning to feel a difference. It only takes a few minutes!

     

    Ready to start your day with energy and ease? Listen to the episode now and try it for yourself.


    For the resources mentioned - including your Yoga Wake-Up free trial and discount link , head here.

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    23 min
  • Brain Food: Boost Your Focus and Cognitive Health

    When your focus slips, everything feels harder. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The solution might already be on your plate.


    Here’s a glimpse of what you'll learn in this episode:

    • Why leafy greens help slow down cognitive aging.
    • The top nutrients that fight brain fog.
    • Easy meal ideas you can make ahead in bulk or order out when you are on the go.


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    12 min
  • Supercharge Your Brain with These 7 Nutrients

    Imagine you have back-to-back meetings, a high-stakes decision to make, and everyone looking to you for direction. That may not be hard to imagine, as it is your routine. Now imagine engaging with all of that with a clear, focused mind. In this episode learn the 7 nutrients that can get you there.

    • The vitamins that increase brain health now and long-term
    • The nutrient that can wake up your brain and mood when you take it in the morning; and can build your muscle when you take it with your workout.
    • A key nutrient that boosts your memory

    Want your brain to work better for you? Listen now.

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    16 min
  • The 3 Secrets to Sticking with Your Fitness Routine

    Less than 20% of people over 50 stay active. Just when you need fitness the most! How do they do it? In this episode, learn exactly what the 20% are doing differently. Things like ...

    • overcoming the biggest challenges unique to this stage of life
    • ways to build a simple system that fits you
    • how to find a "plan B" when life derails "plan A"

    If you've struggled to stay active or feel like your fitness plan no longer fits your life, this episode is for you!

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    15 min
  • Fit at 50: Ten Essentials for Smart Workouts

    What a fun episode for those approaching or passing 50! Discover the 10 essential workout shifts to get fit safely and stay strong. Learn how hormonal changes impact your strength and flexibility -- and what to do about it.

    Protect your joints.

    Increase your stamina.

    Get stronger.


    After you listen, you'll know exactly how to tailor your fitness plan for your new season of life.


    For the resources I mention, head here.

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    19 min
  • Maximize Your Endorphins to Boost Your Mood and Performance
    What if you could flip the switch to tap into peak performance, with a few simple actions? Releasing endorphins is a key component to mental clarity, control your appetite, and build both muscle and your brain. You don't even have to get a "runner's high" to get these benefits. Found out how in this fun episode.

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    19 min
  • Stress Less, Lead Better: Unlock the Power of Oxytocin

    To buffer your stress and create high-performing collaborative teams, you need the power of oxytocin. In this episode you'll discover how to unlock it in yourself and in those around you. Some actions are things you do anyway ... simply learn how to do them with a bit of intention or a twist to get the most out of them. Then watch you and your team's performance soar.


    For the resources I mention, head here.

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    17 min
  • Decision-Making Mastery: Dopamine, Serotonin, and The Last Samurai
    To stay at the top your game, you need great decision-making, mental well-being, relationships, brain function, and motivation to stay strong. In this episode discover the role that dopamine and serotonin play in these critical areas. And, more important, easy lifestyle choices to improve and balance your happy hormones. Including insights, on strengthening dopamine, from the movie The Last Samurai.

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    26 min
  • Staying on Top of Your Game After 50
    Ever wonder how top executives stay sharp and energized well into their 50s, 60s, and beyond? Discover the top five life hacks to excel no matter what your age. From crafting your unique morning and evening routines to keeping your hormone health in balance and leveraging your years of wisdom, in this episode - you'll learn how to increase your capacity for your life and career.

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    17 min
  • 10 Ways to Keep Motivated
    Inspired by your response to last week's episode, this episode reveals your brain's motivation system, plus 10 fun and practical ways to keep your body and brain wired to stay motivated and on track with your healthy goals. No more sliding back into old habits. Your future self awaits!

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    15 min

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You want to transform your life, to take care of your body, to strengthen your mind. And you want to do it in a way that fits your real lifestyle. You need Real Wellness. I’m your host,…