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The DASH diet and the Mediterranean diet are two of the most consistently recommended for optimal health and well-being, so why not combine them and get even more benefits? Our beloved Chef Abbie Gelman's book, The Mediterranean DASH Diet Cookbook offers simple recipes that adhere to both diets, helping you lower your blood pressure and maintain good health?without sacrificing flavor or convenience.The Mediterranean DASH Diet Cookbook includes: Friendly diet advice?Discover how this hybrid diet works and get pointers for integrating it into your daily life. Handy recipe tips?Find information, shortcuts, and food swaps based on ingredient availability or flavor preferences. Easy-to-make meals?Simplify mealtime with tasty, beginner-friendly dishes that anyone can make. In our latest installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges, we're talking about Abbie's book, the Mediterranean diet, and how to implement it in your life!   Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER. 

Deepak Chopra’s 30-day Royal Yoga program promises to help us reach ‘the experience of timelessness.’ What does that even mean?In his latest book review for the Wall Street Journal, our guest and writer Bill Heavey explores the life and mantras of America's favorite alternative medicine advocate, Deepak Chopra. Bill & Dr. Pam dive into this review, immortality, mindfulness, and what it all means in this episode. Bill Heavey is an editor-at-large for Field & Stream. His first published article was about teaching children to write poetry, and it has been downhill ever since. A friend gave him a spinning rod for his 21st birthday, setting off a period of irresponsible behavior that continues to this day. He started writing for Field & Stream in 1990s and slowly faked his way into an editor-at-large title. He has written four books about the outdoors, including If You Didn’t Bring Jerky, What Did I Just Eat? His work has appeared in numerous publications including Men’s Journal, Outside, The Washingto

Carla DiGirolamo spent most of her career focused on infertility, all the while being an athlete for her entire life outside of work. And it wasn't until recently she figured out a way to mix these 2 passions of hers.She calls it Performance Endocrinology for Women, specializing in maximizing and optimizing performance in women in from reproductive age through menopause. We're learning now more and more in the fitness industry that women's performance is different from men's (of course), and it's based on and rooted in our unique hormonal physiology. Dr. Carla DiGirolamo is a double Board-Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist who specializes in the care of reproductive-age and mid-life women. She also is the author of a free newsletter entitled Athletic Aging - https://www.athleticaging.blog/Carla joins Pam to discuss the intersection of this work, the importance of fitness in women's healthcare, and fitness trends for 2023.

Usually, it's the bro blogs & podcasts that are talking about protein. But women need protein just as much as the guys! If you want to be fit and take care of yourself, you need to set up the building blocks for that. You could work out all you want, and starve yourself, and you're just not supporting your muscles at ALL. In the first 2023 installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges, we're talking about natural ways to find protein in our food. Chef Abbie joins us again for this conversation. She has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the author of "The Mediterranean DASH Diet." Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER. 

If you're listening to this podcast sitting down, you gotta stand up right now. Today we're talking all about movement and exercise goals in the new year.You've tried to eat well and balance your meals, but sometimes food and diets are not enough.Joining us to teach you how to get movement and exercise in your routine is Dr. Alex McDonald. Dr. Alex McDonald is a Southern California Permanente Medical Group physician specializing in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. McDonald is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Sports Medicine, and other professional organizations. He is also co-founder of This Is Our Shot, a national, grassroots movement of healthcare heroes and allies that aims to build vaccine trust and combat misinformation for a COVID-free world by elevating the voices of healthcare heroes as trusted messengers through stories, photos, and videos.

Our friend Dr. Felicia Stoler is the whole dang package. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist, and exercise physiologist, as well as the author of Living Skinny in Fat Genes: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great,  and host of TLC's Honey We're Killing The Kids! Felicia is an expert in nutrition, fitness, and healthy living, operating her own private practice in New Jersey. She is a professional speaker, brand ambassador, and spokesperson.Our health is priceless and should always be top of mind, not just when we're making new years resolutions. So Today we're talking about the best ways to simplify and restructure your health and weight goals to get you back on track, and successful for the rest of 2023.

1 in 10 people will have plantar fascitis sometime in their life. But foot health isn't really something that we women think about on the day-to-day.Ladies, we have so many shoes to keep up with. And a lot of those, you know the ones I'm talking about, the red bottoms, the heels, the stilettos. They can be really killer to your feet!So today we're talking all about finding the right shoes for whatever you're doing, what you should be looking for, and how footwear impacts our feet, with Dr. Irene DavisDr. Irene Davis is a Professor in the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science in the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida. Prior to this, she was the founding Director of the Spaulding National Running Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Davis received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, and in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. Her research is focused on the rela

Let’s face it: Life is something we all makeup as we go along. No matter how carefully we formulate a “script,” it is bound to change when we interact with people with scripts of their own. Our guest's book, "Improv Wisdom"  shows us how to apply the maxims of improvisational theater to real-life challenges—whether it’s dealing with a demanding boss, a tired child, or one of life’s never-ending surprises. Patricia Ryan Madson distills thirty years of experience into thirteen simple strategies, including “Say Yes,” “Start Anywhere,” “Face the Facts,” and “Make Mistakes, Please,” helping readers to loosen up, think on their feet, and take on everything life has to offer with skill, chutzpah, and a sense of humor.Patricia is a professor Emerita from Stanford University where she began teaching in 1977. In the Drama Department, she served as the head of the undergraduate acting division and developed the improvisation program. She founded and coached the Stanford Improvisors and taught beginning and advanced-leve

Are you holding your breath, even just slightly? Are you leaning forward, tensely anticipating the next problem to land in your email inbox? Most of us, without realizing it, hold our breath while we’re at our desks or at work. Take a moment now to lean back in your chair and take a few deep slow breaths. Shallow breathing while we’re responding to emails is just one of the many ways in which we’re unconsciously contributing to the stress response in our bodies.Personal and societal stress add up in our bodies every day. We wake up with it, carry it with us like heavy luggage, pile on more throughout our daily routines, and wrap ourselves in it as we fall asleep. Even if we are not aware of it. New York Times best-selling author Dr. Elissa Epel is back with a plan to turn stress into strength in her new book,  THE STRESS PRESCRIPTION: Seven Days to More Joy and Ease. As a leader in the fields of stress and biological aging, she is acutely aware of the ill effects of stresson our health. But her research also

The title says it all. No matter what you're doing, or how much powder you're drinking, we're still pretty sure you're still not getting all the protein you should be. Stuart Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. He is also the Director of the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) and the McMaster Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Research, and Lab Lead for the Exercise Metabolism Research Group. Stuart's research is focused on the impact of nutrition and exercise on human skeletal muscle protein turnover.  He chats with Dr. Pam about when to get that protein in your meals, why eggs are back on the good list, the best kinds of proteins, and what you risk when you don't get enough. 

The most strict parts of the pandemic were just 2 and a half years ago now. The days when we were stuck inside, playgrounds were taped up and we were all hanging out with friends ad loved ones on Zoom. It was a lockdown and it was difficult.For her 400th episode, Dr. Pam reflects on those months indoors, alone and disconnected.She looks back on the upsides and downsides of early quarantine, the importance of resilience, gratitude, and what we can all take away from this crazy time in our collective lives.

We love compelling and provocative topics here at the HER Podcast. And boy do we have one for you today!In her recent column for the Wall Street Journal, our guest Erica Komisar praises traditional marital roles, saying "female ambition is fine, but men also need to be men." We dive into what this means in modern times, balancing roles in relationships and how to move forward. Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author. With 30 years of experience in private practice, she works to alleviate pain in individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, eating, and other compulsive disorders.

Our repeat offender is back to talk about gut health and what's going on inside your microbiome today. It's a new month, and that means another installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges with our all-star chef Abbie Gelman. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the author of "The Mediterranean DASH Diet." We'll talk about the best seasonal vegetables to keep your microbiome balanced, beneficial bacteria, and our favorite friendly fermented foods. Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER. 

When training is not fun, sports are no longer fun. Erica Suter is a Youth Strength & Conditioning Coach, specializing in performance and injury prevention for young female athletes for the last decade. As an international coach with a worldwide clientele, Erica says nothing makes her prouder than her students. Many of the female athletes who she has worked with since middle school have grown into thriving collegiate athletes at top universities like UNC, MIT, Harvard, and Columbia.She shares her tips for athletic success including building good habits, consistently performing at high levels, working with young girls & athletes, and tracking body composition over weight. 

Whew, it can be so hard to focus these days, with all the craziness happening in the news and world around us! But our jobs need to get done and our families need to be fed, so how can we hunker down and stay focused and positive?Dr. Sonja K Billes is our HER resident neuroscientist, taking us down the deep dark journey into our minds. Dr. Billes is the founder of August Scientific and has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Oregon Health & Science University. She has over 20 years of experience in biomedical research and 13 years of experience as a medical writer in the pharmaceutical and drug development industries.She joins Dr. Pam to talk about nootropics, the pros and cons of caffeine, and the research behind popular stress-relieving herbs like ashwagandha.

For years, professional athletes, Olympians, performance artists, corporate high achievers, and individuals have relied on Heidi Skolnik to unlock their best possible performance for achieving the things they care most about in life.  Considered a thought leader in nutrition, Heidi Skolnik has influenced millions through her media work, writing, and thriving consulting business. Heidi has been part of The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at HSS for over 20 years. Her company, Nutrition Conditioning, oversees the Performance Nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet and she has consulted with numerous Broadway shows. A realist, Heidi believes M&Ms can fit into a healthy diet along with red peppers, red meat, broccoli, and fresh fruit. She believes that healthy eating and exercise should evolve as we do, to meet our personal needs and goals.Today Heidi joins us to talk protein, eating right and her latest book,  "The Whole Body Reset: Your Weight-Loss Plan for a Flat Belly, O

Skincare is all the rage these days, with everyone from influencers to doctors posting products and routines on social media. So we're diving into the craze too, but from within, with Chef Abbie. Healthy Nutrition Nudges with our all-star chef Abbie Gelman. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the author of "The Mediterranean DASH Diet."   We'll tell you all about keeping your skin healthy, including where to find Vitamin D in food, our favorite foods with Vitamin C, and the best nut & seed sources for Vitamin E.Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER. 

Recently recognized by Forbes as one of the top fifty female futurists globally, Maddy Dychtwald has been deeply involved for more than 30 years in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s transforming the marketplace, the workplace, our world, and our lives. This has led her to become an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, Wall Street Journal blogger, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women.A successful entrepreneur, Maddy co-founded Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population. The Age Wave team has worked with more than half of the Fortune 500 in industries ranging from healthcare and medical technology to financial services and consumer products.With women at the forefront of the longevity revolution, Maddy has deeply explored their specific longevity-related wants, needs, and challenges. She has led numerous acclaimed studies on women and money, including the landmark Women

Are you ready to better manage your time? Lose weight? Improve your eating habits? Breathe more deeply and relax? Well, our guest is here to help.Risa Orlinsky believes that wellness is NOT the absence of problems, illness, or other stressors in one's life. She joined FreeWalkers in 2010 on a dare to walk 50 miles in one day. While completing only 11 miles that day, Risa was immediately hooked on long-distance walking and has logged hundreds of miles since then. The nonprofit group's goal is to advance the health and well-being of the public by educating, motivating, and challenging people to participate in long-distance walking events.Risa is also a certified health coach, personal trainer, and group fitness leader with the American Council on Exercise. (ACE). She holds a Master’s degree in Adult Fitness Management from NYU and wellness-coaching certification with Wellcoaches Corporation. Her current business “Count on Yourself Coaching” offers wellness coaching, fitness consulting services, and motivational