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What's it like to participate in the Ironman challenge?The Ironman competition is quite a physical challenge. Competitors must complete a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run (full marathon). The challenges must be completed consecutively and must be finished within 17 hours. Ted Spiker committed to Ironman. He knew that one second past that 17-hour limit would result in a Did Not Finish (DNF) classification. While Ted wasn’t a strong athlete in his younger years, he worked hard to reach Ironman. Gradient competitions and training prepared him for the event. Listen as Ted joins host Lisa Davis to share his Ironman journey.

Chefs can help you seek out the best restaurants across the country.If it’s nutritious and delicious restaurant food you seek, ask a chef. Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%. - sponsor Joshua David Stein conversed with chefs across the country to find the ten best places to eat. A common thread for all chefs interviewed was the qualities of a great restaurant: friendly, good coffee, and a sense of community. These chefs care about meals and live their lives for food. They know what makes a great restaurant. The restaurant scene is very rich, especially in smaller cities. Chefs in these places are still very skilled, even if they aren’t pushing to get Michelin stars like their big city counterparts. Listen as Joshua joins host Lisa Davis to share what he learned from top chefs and his experience writing the book. Sponsor Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%.

Need help sticking to a fitness regimen?You know by now that you need to move your body to maintain or improve health. However, sticking to healthy habits is a challenge after the initial excitement diminishes. Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%. - sponsor Physiatrist Dr. Beth Frates urges clients to focus on TRICKS to make habits stick. Triggers. Find the trigger that propels you to exercise each day. It may involve setting an alarm or dressing in workout clothes. Rewards. Think about the reward you seek from the workout. You may want extrinsic rewards like a changed body shape or a new outfit after so many consecutive days of exercise. Intrinsic rewards such as decreased stress, more energy and better mood may appeal to you. Incentives. Consider what motivates you to do this kind of fitness now. Are there changes you hope to see in your body that this type of exercise will provide? Calendar. Put your exercise on a calendar and check it off when completed. This provides visual progress of your success with your chosen routine. You can see how many days you worked out and what results you achieved. Kindness. Practice self-compassion. Skip the negative self-talk when you miss a workout. Discover a way to learn and grow from the things that prevent your scheduled fitness. Support. Get a buddy. Be accountable to each other, even if you don’t take the same classes. Check in and encourage one another to continue sticking to those fitness habits. Listen as Dr. Frates joins host Lisa Davis to share her TRICKS with you. Sponsor: Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%.

Learn some basic truths about vitamin D.With so much data about vitamin D available, it’s easy to get confused. Some of that information is conflicting. Registered dietician Heidi Moretti says vitamin D helps your body create hormones. She breaks down the most important things you should know about vitamin D. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin D is 600 IU (international units). 5000 IU is comparable to a grain of rice. Spending a little time in the sun gives you 10,000 to 25,000 IU of vitamin D. Vitamin D changes disease risk because it affects how your genes work. It dampens genetic expression of autoimmune disorders and cancer. Best nutritional sources of vitamin D are wild salmon and mushrooms, but it takes a lot of food to reach the amounts available from some sunshine.  Supplements can enhance the vitamin D you get from the sun and food. Vitamin D3 comes from lanolin and is an effective supplement. Vitamin D2 is derived from mushrooms and is less effective but vegan. Sun exposure is a concern. If your shadow is long when you stand in the sun, you’re not getting enough of the right kind of UV rays to create vitamin D. Stick to supplements if you don’t have much melanin in your skin. Listen as Heidi joins host Lisa Davis to discuss vitamin D basics you should know and how essential oils can help you.

Think before you shop and reduce wasteful spending.You may be mindlessly spending money on things you don’t need. It’s easy to accrue consumer debt to attain things you can’t afford or don’t really need. Former binge consumer Cait Flanders turned her consumer habits around when she examined her debt load and her bank account balance. Cait suggests not shopping for things unless you actually need them. Stop and think about what you’re doing before you do it. Cait went on a two-year shopping ban to change her spending habits. She created three lists to determine which purchases were allowed: essentials, non-essentials and approved shopping list. Changing habits can be difficult but your pocketbook will thank you.  Consciously deciding to spend money will help your morale. Plan for spending on self-care and small treats. Listen as Cait joins host Lisa Davis to discuss how she addressed her spending addiction, tackled her debt, and changed her habits through a shopping ban.

Eat to reduce depression symptoms.Food influences mood. The connection between gut health and brain health is strong. Bikini Chef Susan Irby advises a diet rich in omega-3s for those battling depression. They improve body function, help keep your blood sugar balanced, and alleviate anxiety. Eat foods that boost dopamine levels in the body. Fava beans elevate dopamine and relieve some depression symptoms. Fresh mint is also a balm for depression. Susan recommends fat-burning foods to assist with depression. Coconut oil, fresh lemon juice, walnuts, salmon and avocados make her list of favorites. Listen as Susan joins host Lisa Davis to discuss her top food choices to alleviate depression, advise on which foods to avoid, and reveal how she became the Bikini Chef.

Are you an emotional eater?Trauma can open people up to addiction. It might be easier to binge on potato chips than to seek out and address the source of the compulsion Food addiction specialist Julie Simon points out that the brain is wired for emotional reactivity when there isn’t enough nurturing in childhood. Sometimes parents don’t know when they have a nurturing deficiency. Those children become adults and need to learn to nurture themselves. Learning self-care can help rewire your brain, lessening the drive to compulsively eat. Listen for the signals of distress in your body. Examine what you’re feeling and the circumstances surrounding those feelings. Look at what happened just prior to the impulse to eat. Validate your emotions. Develop the compassionate voice within yourself. Listen as Julie joins host Lisa Davis to discuss how to develop compassion for self, address food addiction, and enlist extra help via her 12-week program.

Have you ever dreamed of walking into a kitchen and creating a dish from scratch, knowing exactly how to season it to perfection?Have you ever dreamed of walking into a kitchen and creating a dish from scratch, knowing exactly how to season it to perfection? Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg recognized that need and used their expertise to write KITCHEN CREATIVITY: Unlocking Culinary Genius—with Wisdom, Inspiration, and Ideas from the World’s Most Creative Chefs. Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%. - sponsor Karen joins host Lisa Davis to share the three stages to Kitchen Creativity. Stage 1: Mastery. A cook copies the masters -- their dishes, their techniques, their seasoning -- to develop a knowledge and skill base. Here, Page recommends essential books for the chef’s library, explains the difference between enhancing flavor and adding flavor, lists trusted food sources for the best-quality ingredients, and demonstrates how to learn time-tested flavor pairings and affinities. Stage 2: Alchemy. A cook integrates and applies new knowledge and experience, converting ingredients and classic dishes into something fresh. This section overflows with examples of converted classic dishes, chefs’ sources of inspiration, and the thought process behind reinventions. Page also breaks down the principles behind the creation of individual flavors, especially those that contribute to the taste of familiar dishes, showing how to apply such principles to the invention of something new. Stage 3: Creativity. A cook connects and combines elements into a new creation. Page teaches you how to take a look at the cooking techniques you know, and the dishes you love, to play with different combinations and create dishes without recipes, using your informed imagination. You’ll also find countless proven techniques for enhancing creativity through both stimulation (including travel, reading, and dining out) and stillness (such as lowering brain wave frequencies via meditation and yoga). Sponsor Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%.

On the surface, girls may seem exceptional. In reality, they are anxious and overwhelmed.On the surface, girls may seem exceptional. In reality, they are anxious and overwhelmed. Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%. - sponsor Rachel Simmons has been researching young women for two decades, and her research plainly shows that girl competence does not equal girl confidence -- nor does it equal happiness, resilience, or self-worth. Even if your home is a compassionate, confidence-promoting environment, the exposure to social media mobilizes self-doubt and self-criticism.  Listen as Rachel joins host Lisa Davis to discuss insights from her meticulous research and provide solutions for girls to navigate toxic elements of social media, prioritizie self-care, and seek support when they need it. Sponsor Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%.

Eat mindfully and nutritiously while still enjoying what you eat.A shaman is known as the “walker between worlds.” This individual would seek out healing information and bring it back to the locals. Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order. - sponsor We’re tied to our environment, culture and society. It is reflected in our gut microbiome. Our physiology hasn’t changed as industry has. We still seek fats, sugars and salts as our ancestors did when hunting mammoths. Avoid seeking those things in processed foods. Listen as Dr. Mike Fenster joins host Lisa Davis to discuss his latest book. Buy on Amazon Food Shaman: The Art of Quantum Food Sponsor: Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order.

Enjoy your life with self-acceptance. Work fitness into daily life. Enjoy food mindfully.Kick up your heels! You can enjoy life and do it in a healthy way. Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order. - sponsor For example, you can reproduce your favorite restaurant foods in your own home. Preparing foods in your own kitchen allows you to recreate recipes with reduced sodium and calories. It’s okay to indulge in a restaurant meal from time to time. If you live in the city like Nathalie Botros, you can walk your way to fitness. Walking is great for your health and it saves money. Nathalie also recommends you enjoy small portions of the foods you love. Take the time to relax and enjoy your meal. Listen as Nathalie joins host Lisa Davis to discuss her active lifestyle, her thoughtful approach to food, and the importance of loving yourself. Buy on Amazon If You Are What You Eat, Should I Eat a Skinny Girl? Sponsor: Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order.

A diabetes diagnosis shouldn't limit your enjoyment of food. Make delicious meals for under five dollars per person.One of the challenges of a diabetes diagnosis is meal planning. It can be overwhelming. Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order. - sponsor The most important thing is that your meals are delicious. You don’t have to deprive yourself of flavor. You can have tasty and nutritious food that works with your diabetic condition. Linda Gassenheimer shares her secrets for creating culinary masterpieces in your home. For example, using fresh spices can elevate your meals. Smart shopping makes saving money easier. Listen as Linda joins host Lisa Davis to discuss her best tips for working with a budget and a plan to take the stress out of mealtime.Sponsor: Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order.

From improving mindfulness and finding more self-compassion to achieving a healthy weight and relieving pain, hypnosis can be very effective.Hypnosis has application in a variety of both mind and body arenas.  Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order. - sponsor From improving mindfulness and finding more self-compassion to achieving a healthy weight and relieving pain, this therapy can be very effective.  For example, Dr. Traci Stein's self-hypnosis program, "Letting Go of Unhealthy Relationships," employs carefully-crafted hypnotic imagery and a clearing ritual to help you identify and free yourself from toxic, one-sided, or otherwise unhealthy relationships. Her program "Developing Your Intuition" explores the ability to tap into a vast reservoir of intuitive wisdom beyond the five “ordinary” senses. Listen as Dr. Stein joins host Lisa Davis to discuss the benefits of hypnosis, the variety of her programs, and her history as a licensed clinical psychologist and health educator. Buy on Amazon The Everything Guide To Integrative Pain Management Sponsor: Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order.

What if you found out that just about everything magazines and trainers “teach” you about dieting is wrong? Or that you could build muscle and lose fat eating "naughty" foods every week?What if you found out that just about everything magazines and trainers “teach” you about dieting is wrong? Or that you could build muscle and lose fat eating "naughty" foods every week? Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order. - sponsor These are some of the truths Mike Matthews shares in his books, Thinner Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body and Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body.  Mike says that when you know how to diet properly -- and this doesn’t mean learning to eat boiled chicken and raw broccoli six times per day -- getting lean and muscular becomes simple, convenient, and even enjoyable.  Here's a sneak peek to what the book holds: 13 delicious and easy-to-make breakfast recipes, like “BLT” Eggs Benedict, Heuvos Rancheros, High-Protein Banana Oatcakes, Spice Caribbean Oatmeal with Yogurt Swirl, and more. 11 mouthwatering salads and dressings, like Spicy Santa Fe Taco Salad, Grilled Mediterranean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, Creamy Jalapeno-Cilantro Dressing, and more. 14 “diet-friendly” snacks that you’ll actually want to eat, like Blueberry-Coconut Pancake Batter Smoothie, Maple-Walnut Protein Muffins, Peanut Butter Protein Swirl Brownies, and more. 16 succulent beef and pork recipes that make great lunches and dinners, like Beef Stroganoff, Beef Lo Mein, Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops, and more. 18 poultry recipes that you’ll love again and again, like Curry Chicken, Mexican Meatloaf, Pollo Fajitas, and more. 8 savory seafood recipes like Creamy Fettuccine with Scallops, Graham Cracker-Crusted Tilapia, Seared Cod with No-Cook Mustard-Caper Sauce, and more. 11 awesome side dishes like Crispy Squash Fries, Sweet Potato Chips, Roasted Garlic Twice-Baked Potato, and more. 10 delectable desserts that can actually fit your macros, like Peach Cobbler, Maple-Raisin Bread Pudding, Triple Berry Crisp, and more. Listen as Mike joins host Lisa Davis for this edition of Foodie Friday. SPONSOR Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order.

TeleMedVIP's model of health includes individualized medicine, personal attention, and an ultimate goal of preservation of health -- all utilizing the advancements in telemedicine technology.Telemedicine is a growing field in the medical industry. When Dr. Thomas Updike created TeleMedVIP, he knew the first and highest priority of the organization would be the health, safety, and well-being of those who have placed trust in his hands. Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order. - sponsor Based in Houston, TX, with offices also in Denver, CO, TeleMedVIP specializes in providing patients with convenient access to their primary care physician, wellness services, and other medical specialists by providing in-person appointments and a telemedicine platform -- making communication possible from anywhere an internet connection can be made. The company's model of health includes individualized medicine, personal attention, and an ultimate goal of preservation of health -- all utilizing the advancements in telemedicine technology. Listen as host Lisa Davis discusses health education and telemedicine with Dr. Updike and Chief Administrative Officer/VP, Gerald Stansbury. Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/talkhealthy to save $35 off of your first order.