Obesity impacts 2 in 5 people in Newfoundland and over 70% are overweight. In this episode we speak with Dr. Laurie Twells who helped write the new obesity management clinical guidelines for Canada about what patients need to know about obesity. We are also joined by Dr. Farrell Cahill who's area of expertise is obesity and food addiction to talk about how these guidelines could shift treatments and outcomes for patients for the better.

This episode marks the 6 month anniversary of the WAHL show. In this episode we put together our favourite moments of the first 6 months and chat mental health, nutrition, exercise and more!

The importance of health in the work place is becoming more apparent now than ever. Today we talk about the value of corporate wellness with Paul McCloskey who was a Senior Leader in the private sector who made wellness a business priority and Veronica Marsden who has 30 years of experience delivering corporate wellness. They share their perspectives on why wellness is important and what the new trends are in the industry given the new normal.

Our two guests are experts in the world of diabetes. Our first guest is Dr. Bajaj from Diabetes Canada. He wrote the clinical practice guidelines for diabetes management and walks us through what we should know about the disease. Our second guest is Kevin Peters who learned more about diabetes after his daughter was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. He has since started and awareness campaign and charity to raise money for research called Diabetes for a Day. Check it out!

Elke Dettmer was one of the founders of the East Coast Trail and is the owner of Points East Guest House in Pouch Cove. She shares her experience coming to Newfoundland and seeing the potential for adventure tourism and world class hiking. We chatted at her home on the ocean as she shared amazing stories of her time here and in nature.

Television and film star Alan Hawco spent some time explaining his philosophy towards healthy living while balancing a busy career. Alan is known for many of his action star roles and that requires him to eat well and exercise. He shares some tips he has learned over the years to keep trim, alert and mentally strong when juggling roles.

Jesse Stirling explains why meditation is good for the body and the mind. Jesse has worked with countless experts in the field of mindfulness including best selling authors, speakers and more. He has spoken extensively on the topic on his show Meetings with Remarkable People and on the TED stage. As a special bonus, Jesse walks listeners through a simple guided meditation they can do each day!

Join us as we speak with Chiropracter Brianna Hynes and Accupuncturist Chris Lim. They walk us through the benefits of alternative therapies for a host of conditions including aches and pains, stress, sleeping and more!

Dr. Vivian Brown is a family physician in Toronto. She is a well known national and international speaker and author of a Women's Guide to Healthy Aging - Seven Ways to Keep you Vital, Happy and Strong. She joined us to share how women can become and stay healthy as they age.

Osteoporosis impacts many of us as we age. In today's episode we spoke with Dr. Chris Kovacs who is an endocrinologist who specializes in the topic. He walks us through the warning signs, treatments and how a healthy lifestyle including a proper diet and exercise can help protect individuals from the harmful effects of osteoporosis. We also visit with Shane Monahan from AgeRight health and fitness who shows us some simple exercises we can do, regardless of our age!