15 Minutes to Wellness

The idea of offering “rewards” and “punishments” is a well-studied aspect of psychology, especially when they are used to adopt lifestyle change. In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Lee Rice, founder of Lifewellness Institute, discusses appropriate rewards with Dr. Mantell.

One of the most crucial components to achieving behavior change is maintaining a high level of self-efficacy. Join Dr. Mantell and internationally known psychologist Dr. Daniel Goleman as they discuss strategies to help you remain confident, including how you can identify potential barriers to change.

Dr. Mantell joins Greatist CEO and founder Derek Flanzraich. The two will discuss how food marketers entice people with claims of “healthy” and “natural,” and how arming yourself with information can help you avoid propaganda on your next trip to the grocery store.

Big life changes can either overwhelm people or make them feel refreshed. Internationally recognized fitness expert and ACE-certified professional Chris Freytag joins Dr. Mantell on this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness to discuss that range of emotion and why lifestyle change can mean different things to different people.

Dr. Pamela Peeke, an internationally renowned physician, scientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, stress and fitness, joins Dr. Mantell for this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness. Join Dr. Peeke and Dr. Mantell as they discuss why ditching the diet mentally and instead committing to permanent lifestyle changes are better than relying solely on ‘willpower’.

One challenge to adopting healthy habits is the perception that we don’t have time for physical activity or preparing healthy meals. In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, IDEA Editor in Chief Sandy Todd Webster joins Dr. Mantell to discuss planning and time management.

In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Mantell is joined by ACE Personal Trainer Sean Gogarty, owner of SGO Fitness in San Diego. The two will expand on the notion of kaizen, the principle of bringing about large changes through continuous improvements, that you learned about in the first episode.

ACE Personal Trainer Todd Durkin, owner of the highly successful Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, shares why planning for inevitable barriers and inevitable relapses is important to your long-term success. Stay focused and flexible with insight from Durkin and Dr. Mantell on this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness.

What is “self-talk” and how can it influence your lifestyle change? In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Mantell is joined by Ellyn Levine, MD, a weight loss consultant and physician, who offers her insight on how subconscious thoughts can either help you succeed or completely derail your efforts.

In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Weight Watchers expert Marlene Holloway joins Dr. Mantell as the two discuss advantages and disadvantages of committing to a behavior change. Discover why decisional balance is so important when considering a lifestyle change.

To truly plan out where you’re going, you have to first know where you are. Find out how considering your current eating habits, weight and behaviors related to physical activity over a few days can help you identify areas for improvement. Julie Burks, ACE-certified Health Coach and Semper Fit Dietitian, and Dr. Mantell discuss what you should set your sights on, and how you should get started.

Based on your current eating habits or level of physical activity, it may seem like achieving your most fit life is a long way off. The good news is that will soon change. Instead of getting too eager, make sure you slowly advance to your ideals by taking small steps. Cris Dobrosielski, ACE-certified Health Coach and competitive athlete, joins Dr. Mantell for 15 Minutes to Wellness.

Here comes the fun part, setting goals! In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, you’ll learn to develop small steps into specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals. Doug Balzarini, ACE-certified Personal Trainer and mixed martial arts expert, joins Dr. Mantell for 15 Minutes to Wellness.

Discover the Japanese philosophy of kaizen, the principle of bringing about large changes through small, continuous improvements. Dr. Natalie Digate Muth, a pediatrician and registered dietitian, joins Dr. Mantell for our premier episode.