Best DR.BABS Podcasts (2025)

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How Insulin Resistance Impact your Health Span 15:52

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1d ago15:52

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Send us a text What is insulin resistance–and why does it matter? On this week's podcast, I share how many have insulin resistance without realizing the long-term impact it can have on their health. We deserve to Live At Our Finest Well-being so listen in and share this episode with your friends and family. Learn the symptoms, test key biomarkers, …

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Understanding the Physical Side of Mental Health 18:03

16d ago18:03

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Send us a text As the month of May wraps up, let's talk about Mental Health in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is just as important as physical health, so let's prioritize our well-being. The habits you cultivate for your mental and physical health influence your emotional strength, overall well-being, and brain health ov…

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How Direct Primary Care Empowers Healthier Living. 28:35

1M ago28:35

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Send us a text A fellow Direct Primary Care Doc is on with me today on the Living At Your Finest Podcast Show. How exciting! I had the pleasure of having the wonderful Dr. O'Kane on my podcast to discuss how Direct Primary Care Empowers Healthier Living, something we can all benefit from. You don't want to miss this episode. Please listen and share…

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Reclaiming Your Vitality & Maintaining Your Weight During Midlife 26:23

2M ago26:23

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Send us a text Navigating through perimenopause and menopause often brings about various physiological changes, including weight gain. Today on the Living At Your Finest Podcast Show, I delve into the complex hormonal changes during menopause, their impact on weight gain, and the multifaceted solutions. You don't want to miss this episode. Please l…

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Healing with Psychedelics 38:47

3M ago38:47

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Send us a text I had the pleasure of having the amazing Dr. April Soto on my podcast to discuss the Healing Power of Psychedelics. Dr. Soto is a fellow Direct Primary Care Family Physician and the owner of lalim Health. We had such a wonderful time learning about Psychedelic Treatments and their role in PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I am truly hon…

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The Safety of Different Types of Food 37:13

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Send us a text What does Food Safety mean to you? GMO, Non-GMO, the Different Food Myths, we talk about it all with our food expert today, Dr. Adedayo Odugbemi, on the Living At Your Finest Podcast Show. Dr. Adedayo Odugbemi is a distinguished food scientist with a Ph.D. in food safety. He leads the global food safety team at one of the world’s lar…

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How To Grow Your Faith 41:54

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Send us a text Wholesome care involves spirit, soul, and body. So, what better way to discuss the spiritual component of our well-being than to chat with Jennifer Bosma? She is also the host of the Front Parking Spot podcast, reaching women worldwide and mentoring them in Christian principles and encouragement weekly. Our discussion points are: 1. …

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Reflexology: How It Can Help Your Well-being 24:47

5M ago24:47

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Send us a text I love the practice of whole-person care, so what better way to discuss the approach than to have the opportunity to speak to the expert Reflexologist Evie Fleming, Founder of Tree Evolution? We had a wonderful time discussing the following items; 1) The wonders of reflexology. 2) New developments in the practice. 3) Where to find a …

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Making Your Health Goals Clear & Sustainable 14:09

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Send us a text Welcome to the First 2025 Episode of the Living At Your Finest Podcast Show! It is going to be our healthiest year yet! But to do that, we need to make clear health goals and make them sustainable so we don't have a statistic of quitting on our health goals and New Year's resolutions. In this episode, I discuss; ✨The Importance of Ha…

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The Wellness Pizza Approach to Holistic Mental Health for Youths 26:30

6M ago26:30

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Send us a text Dr. Ayotunde Ayobello and I sat to have a meaningful conversation about the importance of approaching Mental Health from a Holistic Focus to ensure comprehensive care. Dr. Ayotunde Ayobello is the Founder of The Wellness Pizza. A Yale child and adolescent psychiatrist, visual artist, and advocate for the wellness of children, adolesc…

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The Importance of Sleep in Reproductive Health 28:12

6M ago28:12

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Send us a text I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Dr. John McHugh in an enlightening conversation about sleep! What an honor! John McHugh is the Chair of the American College of ObGyn District IX (California and Ecuador). Did you know that in the United States, about one-third of adults are sleep-deprived, meaning they get less than seven…

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Lifestyle Medicine: The Foundation For A Healthier Future 16:13

6M ago16:13

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Send us a text You asked, and I delivered a podcast reflecting on the 20th year Anniversary of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Annual Conference. In this episode, I share how we can all make a real difference in health and wellness within our community. Together, these pillars are the foundation of a healthier future. I discuss; ✨Topics …

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The 5 Stages to Achieving More Freedom in Your Health and Life 34:00

7M ago34:00

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Send us a text Have you ever thought about why we find it challenging to achieve health and wellness with all the knowledge we have? Why are there still so many chronic lifestyle-related diseases to the extent that 60% of the population has one chronic disease and 40% have 2 or more chronic diseases? The unfortunate part is our children are being d…

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Elevate Your Performance using the Mind-Body Connection 29:48

8M ago29:48

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Send us a text As we enter the last quarter of the year, we need to take our last but not the least "wind" and elevate our performance and productivity using the Mind-Body Connection. I am honored to have Coach Maria Angelova sharing her expertise on the Living At Your Finest Podcast Show. I can assure you that this episode is going to be riveting.…

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The Connection Between Hormones and Weight Wellness 20:33

9M ago20:33

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Send us a text Hormones this, hormones that! What is the correlation between weight loss and hormones? A lot and we are going to talk about it on this week's episode of the Living At Your Finest Podcast Show. Discussion items: ✨The Correlation between Hormones and Weight Loss or Maintenance. ✨The Different Hormones and How they work with solutions.…

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The Impact of a Healthy Gut-Brain Connection 18:39

9M ago18:39

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Send us a text Did you know that the Gut is considered the first brain? Yes, it is. The Gut is such a powerhouse, and an amazing correlation exists between how healthy our gut is and our well-being. On this week's episode of the Living At Your Finest Podcast Show, let's discuss: ✨The Gut-Brain Axis. ✨The Impact of Diet on the Gut Microbiome. I hope…

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Alopecia: The Different Treatment Options. 23:15

10M ago23:15

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Send us a text August is National Hair Loss and Thinning Awareness Month. Are you struggling with hair loss, also known as Alopecia, or do you know someone who is? My guest today is a renowned trichologist, Dr. Lucas Fustinoni, who joins me on the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST to discuss the different Holistic Treatment Options. The discussion item…

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Getting and Staying On Track with Your Health Goals 17:54

10M ago17:54

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Send us a text Is getting and staying on track challenging, especially regarding your health? If it is, I promise you are not alone. A survey of 2,000 Americans who work out at least once a week examined how closely people stick to health-related resolutions and found that 29% confess they only lasted a month before getting off track. Today, I want…

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Morning Routines to Achieve Optimal Health 25:42

11M ago25:42

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Send us a text Can morning routines lasting 20 minutes or less affect how you show up for the day? Let's talk about it on this week's episode of the Living At Your Finest Podcast Show. The discussion items are: ✨What are some Healthy Morning Routines? ✨Best Practices To Incorporate These Routines to Achieve Optimal Health. I hope you find value in …

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Mindset For A Healthy Metabolism 14:18

12M ago14:18

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Send us a text Everything starts in the MIND! On today's episode of THE LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, I share the relevance of resetting our mindset to promote a healthy metabolism through our words and actions, which subsequently stimulates a sustainable health and wellness journey. I hope you find value in this episode. Please share this post wi…

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Nutrition As Medicine - A Key Factor To Wellbeing 31:26

1y ago31:26

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Send us a text I have a special guest, my husband, Attorney Joseph Babalola, to share his journey of reversing Diabetes and his unbearable symptoms through the power of Nutrition on the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST. It is befitting today, on Diabetes Alert Day, to take inventory of our lifestyle habits to avoid the risks and triggers. The discussi…

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Self-care - What It Is and Is Not 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

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Send us a text I am thrilled to have my fabulous guest, Health and Life Coach Yaa Astar, join me on this LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST episode to discuss Self-care - What It Is and Is Not. What a perfect time to have this discussion, as March is Women's Month, so we want to celebrate the powerhouse of our communities and share how to pause for "Me …

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 9 - You Are Your Routine 15:27

1+ y ago15:27

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Send us a text This is the final episode in the Weight Wellness Series. Join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about Motivation. I address; ✨Definition of Routine. ✨How can our routine support our health goals? Let's create a community of empowered individ…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 8 - The “If Only“ Trap 10:44

1+ y ago10:44

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Send us a text Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about The "If Only Trap." I address; ✨The "I'll start tomorrow" syndrome. Hurting or …

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 7 - Stop Eating Your Feelings 15:12

1+ y ago15:12

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Send us a text Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about Eating Your Feelings. I address; ✨Identifying Your Trigger Signs. ✨The Differen…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 6 - Where Is My Motivation 14:53

1+ y ago14:53

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Send us a text Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about Motivation. I address; ✨Why Motivation Is So Unreliable. ✨The "Do Something For…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 5 - Anyone Can Change 13:00

1+ y ago13:00

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Send us a text Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about our Ability To Change. I address; ✨Why We Do What We Do. ✨How To Break The Vici…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 4 - Solving the Calorie Mystery 16:12

1+ y ago16:12

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Send us a text Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about our Calorie Mystery. I address; ✨Are calories equal? ✨The Secret To Staying Ful…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 3 - Examine Your Core Beliefs 7:46

1+ y ago7:46

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Send us a text Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about our Core Beliefs. I address; ✨If we reflect on our Core Beliefs? ✨How To Put Yo…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 2 - Check Your Thoughts and Your Plates 11:39

1+ y ago11:39

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Send us a text Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode focuses on our thoughts and plate. I address; ✨The Secret To Weight Loss is in the Plate…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 1 - It All Begins With Your Mind 10:12

1+ y ago10:12

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Send us a text Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode starts with the Mind and I address; ✨Do you understand your mind? ✨How To Solve The Self…

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Building Strong Healthy Families 28:00

1+ y ago28:00

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Send us a text A healthy community begins with healthy families. I am pleased that our guest on today's episode agrees with me. Brittney Amey is a devoted Whole Foods Advocate who promotes healthy eating through various platforms. We take a deeper dive into ✨The Benefits of Healthy Eating among Families. ✨Practical Tips on How to Stay Healthy as a …

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Fixing The Broken Healthcare Insurance System 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

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Send us a text This is an intriguing episode and, indeed, an eye-opener to our questionable Healthcare system in the United States. Why are we the wealthiest and most developed country yet have the highest rate of people with multiple chronic health conditions? There are so many reasons; one is the complexity of health insurance. You need to listen…

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Two Key Success Strategies For A Healthy Holiday 24:36

1+ y ago24:36

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Send us a text Excited about the holiday yet? I am because I have a strategy to help me truly enjoy the most beautiful time of the year by being stress-free, restful, and experiencing the finest living. In this week's episode of the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, let's chat about ways to have a Healthy Holiday by discussing; ✨Why it matters to have…

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How To Develop The Healthy Spirit Man 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

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Send us a text The Holistic Approach to Medicine involves treating the Whole Person: body, mind, and spirit. This method is paramount to achieving optimal well-being. Unfortunately, we emphasize the physical and mental but leave out the spiritual. Good news! Today, on the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST SHOW, we will explore what it means to be spiri…

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Steps To Promote Physical Wellness and Avoid Burnout 39:41

1+ y ago39:41

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Send us a text Let’s kick off National #SelfCareAwarenessMonth the right way by candidly discussing the elephant in each home. Let's keep it real! We are blessed to have an expert, Coach Ileka Falette, on the podcast to tell us how her self-care journey helped her lose 120 pounds and has kept it off for 7 years and counting. You don't want to miss …

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Similarities between Direct Primary Care and Mindfulness. 31:22

2y ago31:22

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Send us a text You may wonder about the correlation between Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Mindfulness. I can assure you that this episode is going to be riveting. I am thrilled to have a fellow DPC and Lifestyle Medicine Doc, Dt. Tom Rountree, join me on this LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST episode to discuss Similarities between Direct Primary Care …

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Getting Back On Track On Your Health Goals with 5 Action Steps 20:56

2y ago20:56

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Send us a text I have fallen off track with my health goals, more time than I would like to admit, but has it deranged me to think "it is pointless" to bother trying? The answer is a BIG NO! In this week's episode of the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, I want to keep it real with you by discussing; ✨Why do we get off track of our health goals, and h…

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Dr. Babs's Journey to DPC 20:51

2y ago20:51

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Send us a text Is anyone interested in Medical care you can access and afford? I will be the first one to put my hands up. Unfortunately, the traditional healthcare system focuses more on profits than health. This is where my journey to DPC (Direct Primary Care) began. LAYF Wellness is committed to restoring health by providing my members with high…

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How To Use Food as Medicine 37:45

2y ago37:45

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Send us a text Do you struggle with finding time to cook home foods that taste delicious and are healthy? To be honest, it can be a challenge considering our busy schedules, but I have great news for you, once there is a will, there is a way. My amazing guests, Drs. Shayla Nettey and Antoinette Williams join me on this LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST…

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5 Healthy Habits To Living Life 31:00

2y ago31:00

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Send us a text The year is moving nicely into the second quarter, but how are our healthy habits progressing? My wonderful guest, Dr. Alicia Shelly joins me on this episode of LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST to discuss the 5 Steps for consistency practicing living a healthy lifestyle. The topic items are: ✨The lifelong journey of being healthy. ✨How …

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Self-Sabotage, Killer of Success. 17:45

2+ y ago17:45

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Send us a text Have you found yourself doing things detrimental to your health and wellness goals? Either consciously or unconsciously? I have. It is called Self-Sabotage! Let's talk about it in on LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST. Discussion points: ✨The Meaning of Self-Sabotage and what it looks like. ✨Best Practices for Correcting Self-Sabotage Beh…

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Cultivating Healthy Habits & Routines 14:20

2+ y ago14:20

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Send us a text Routines are KEY to being and staying consistent. Studies demonstrate that when our Focus is on our Habits and Routines instead of the RESULTS, we see the HEALTHY OUTCOMES WE DESIRE. In this episode of the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, I discuss how we can turn our health struggles into success by: ✨The Importance of Habits and Rout…

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Obstacles Preventing A Healthy Mindset 13:29

2+ y ago13:29

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Send us a text Do you have any idea how many times we speak to ourselves? We may not verbalize the words, but we talk to ourselves more than we know. Our inner speech has an average pace of 4,000 words per minute—10 times faster than verbal speech. Wow! In this episode of the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, I discuss: ✨The common obstacles preventin…

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7 Steps To Start the New Year Differently 23:27

2+ y ago23:27

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Send us a text New Day, New Month, New Year - New Beginning. Let's embrace it with these amazing 7 steps to achievable and sustainable health goals to keep us LIVING AT OUR FINEST using the pillars of healthy lifestyle habits to keep us WHOLE, VIBRANT, & HEALTHY. I hope this last episode for 2022 will helps you get closer to your health and wellnes…

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10 Best Practices to Achieve Weight Wellness 24:08

2+ y ago24:08

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Send us a text Health and Wellness transformation requires we take action and commit to a lifelong journey to reach our full weight wellness potential. It isn't a splint but a marathon with enormous benefits. In this episode of the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, I discuss: ✨What Weight Wellness means and its parameters. ✨The tricks and tips on achi…

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The Healing Power of Nutritious Food 36:28

2+ y ago36:28

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Send us a text Is it possible to lose weight or maintain weight wellness without food deprivation? My lovely guest, Coach Joanna Wen, Founder of Spices and Greens, joins me on this episode of LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST to answer the question and discuss: ✨3 simple and actionable food hacks to reduce emotional sweets cravings. ✨Bust the myth that…

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Preventing and Reversing Diet & Lifestyle-related Chronic Diseases 22:20

2+ y ago22:20

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Send us a text Have you heard the quote: "Genetics loads the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger"? I am pleased that this statement is evidence-based and that there is hope for us all. In this episode, I will share a personal situation to empower you to take action and not drop your faith in the power of healthy lifestyle habits. After all, genetics o…

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The One Medication That Isn't Advertised Enough 11:07

2+ y ago11:07

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Send us a text If someone told you that there is one medication that can prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases, would you like to hear more about it? I would, and I bet you would as well. So why aren't Health Insurance companies talking about this super medication? And by the way, this super medication has no side effects. In this episode of…

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Challenging Myself To A Marathon 20:47

3y ago20:47

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Send us a text Did you know that globally, there are between 2500 and 4000 marathons each year with approximately 11 million marathon runners? Interestingly, 52% and 55% of marathon entrants are first-time marathon runners. It had always been on my bucket list to run a marathon to stretch myself, so I thought there was no better time than this mome…