Best Hunger Relief Podcasts (2025)

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301. How Bad Food Steals Our Ability to Choose Good Food 35:04

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Blood sugar chaos, relentless cravings, and afternoon crashes—what if it's not your willpower, but your biology? In this episode, we explore how blood sugar dysregulation and gut dysbiosis create a vicious cycle that literally steals our ability to choose nourishing foods, and why this has become a metabolic crisis since 2020. Learn four simple, sc…

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300. Stop Walking More—Start Walking Smarter: Adding a Missing Ingredient for Longevity 36:51

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By Carolyn Cohen

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How I Didn’t Take My Own Advice (and Now I’m Paying the Price!) 20:39

17d ago20:39

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Have you ever swept a health concern under the rug? Well, this health coach (aka, human) did! I’m changing my ways – see how in this more personal episode! LET’S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Walking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUP Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness Whil…

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30. How I Lost 128 Pounds! | Brian Gutierrez 57:49

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Post Copy: Brian Gutierrez once weighed 370 lbs. Now he’s at 242.8, and the real win isn’t the number on the scale—it’s the habits, mindset, and self-worth he’s built along the way. This episode isn’t about quick fixes or miracle pills. It’s about faith, family, community, and the long, messy, beautiful work of turning your health—and your life—in …

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299. Food: Fun or Fuel? Exploring Why We Eat Beyond Hunger + What To Do About It 38:24

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Hunger, cravings, emotional eating —discover how to distinguish between physical hunger and the urge to eat for comfort or pleasure. In this episode, we unravel the signals your body can send if we’re paying attention, and we’ll explore practical strategies for responding to them. Tune in to reclaim control and find balance in your relationship wit…

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298. Counteracting Limiting Beliefs, Ageism + Anxiety with Walker/Podcaster/Ageism Fighter Ande Lyons at Age 69 47:35

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Walking transformed anxiety into vitality for 69-year-old entrepreneur Ande Lyons, who discovered from a book-on-cassette that 35 minutes daily helped manage her symptoms and eventually led to her current six-mile routine despite facing osteoporosis. Ande argues that movement is a privilege rather than a chore, and that community connections matter…

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29. Childhood Obesity | Evan Nadler, MD, MBA 55:03

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Learn all the things you didn't know about childhood obesity from Evan Nadler, MD, who co-directed the nation's largest childhood obesity practice at Children's National in Washington, DC, for 20 years. Dr. Nadler brings a unique, non-judgmental approach to what he considers a fundamentally different disease from adult obesity. Key Topics Covered: …

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297. Fresh-Start Fall: Walking Against Traffic to Build Lasting Health 49:56

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Transform your health this fall! Feeling that September urge to get your life together? That energy is real, but so are the convenience culture, workplace demands, and distractions working against your wellness goals. Today we're turning that autumn reset feeling into your game plan for "walking against traffic" toward lasting health! LET’S TALK TH…

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296. GUIDED Interval Walking Training #2: How to Supercharge Japanese IWT to Benefit Your Brain As Well As Your Body! 44:20

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IWT or Interval Walking Training (or Japanese 3x3 walking) is something that’s taking the fitness world by storm, and with good reason! It provides a framework for getting the most out of interval training while walking, one of our most essential, enjoyable and beneficial modes of movement. Many have praised it for its heart health benefits, for we…

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295. Variety is the Spice of Walking, Health + Life! Plus Mindful Walking and Gratitude (Re-Release) 45:38

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Hunter-gatherers ate dozens of different plants each day! How can we use variety to maximize our health in the modern day, even while the American Heart Association asks us to limit the variety of what we eat?!? Also, how do you react when you take health-affirming steps? Do you diminish their power or do you celebrate and elevate them? Regardless,…

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28. Sick Fat "Adiposopathy" | Evan Nadler, MD, MBA 59:24

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SICK FAT: Biology, Not Willpower. Stop fighting the wrong enemy! Sick Fat, also known as adiposopathy, is a tough topic, so I found one of the most experienced specialists to walk us through it. With this episode, I'm hoping to change the narrative around obesity & chronic disease. From one of blame, to one of biology & healing. What I like about D…

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294. My Trial + Error Health Journey: Years of Wrong Turns Before Finding Relief 31:00

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When I consulted the wrong practitioner, it resulted in years of an overwhelming search for solutions and a multi-thousand dollar bill. I’m taking you along on my journey so you can avoid a similar one! We’ll also talk about why chewing is so important to our cognitive health, and how we can keep our indoor air clean and why we should care to! LET’…

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Hunger and the Work Ahead in Portage County 34:42

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What now? From a county treasurer’s “Hunger Run” to co-ops and community gardens, from civic focus to shared goals—how ordinary neighbors can move a county toward no child hungry. You’ll hear from: John Kennedy Sabrina Christian-Bennett Ben Wolford, Publisher of The Portager Ben and Patrick Childers, co-founder Odd Conduit Media In this episode: Wh…

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Hunger at the Last Mile in Portage County 29:42

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A day with Rural Relief Mobile Food Pantry shows what it takes to move food the final mile into rural communities—real-time shortages, handwritten intake logs, and intimate acts of neighbor-to-neighbor care. You’ll hear from: Jason & Rena, Rural Relief Mobile Food Pantry Dennis, a neighbor on fixed income Becky Lehman, Portage County Health Commiss…

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Hunger Across the Network in Portage County 27:59

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Inside the organizations that stitch the safety net together—United Way Portage County and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank—where logistics, dignity, and scarcity collide. You’ll hear from: Bill Childers, President & CEO, United Way Portage County Heather Rainone, United Way Portage County Raven Gayhart, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Brooke Duro…

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Hunger in Plain Sight in Portage County 24:44

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A ground-level primer on Portage County’s hunger crisis—how the pandemic exposed long-standing gaps, what ALICE reveals that federal poverty stats miss, and how county leaders tried to plug holes with ARPA funds. You’ll hear from: John Kennedy, Portage County Treasurer Sabrina Christian-Bennett, Portage County Commissioner In this episode: The mome…

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Introducing United Relief: Examining Food Insecurity in Portage County Ohio 2:07

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In Portage County, Ohio—like so many places across the country—food insecurity isn’t just a statistic, it’s a lived reality. This podcast follows two brothers as they return home to uncover the complex web of causes, challenges, and grassroots solutions shaping the fight against hunger in their community. Through intimate interviews and on-the-grou…

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293. Can You Lose Weight and Still Be Happy? Ditch Depressing Diets + Do This Instead 25:46

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Alarmist headlines claim dieting leads to depression—should you let that stop your changing up your eating pattern to achieve your health goals? In this episode, we’ll examine those “sad diets,” and you’ll discover actionable, mindset-based strategies to make real, lasting changes to what you eat—without the pitfalls or misery. Ready to turn dietar…

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Surfing dogs, ending hunger, duck wardens, and telescopes 36:04

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Thanks for listening to Good News and Chill.By Good News and Chill

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292. Just One Can a Day Can Be a Problem: The Surprising Effects of Diet Soda + How to Quit or Cut Back (on Anything) 34:07

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Think your daily diet soda is keeping you trim and healthy? A shocking new study reveals that just one can increases diabetes risk by 38%, while artificial sweeteners disrupt gut health, trigger belly fat storage, and hijack brain chemistry – all for zero calories! Today, we expose diet soda myths and share proven strategies to break sweetened beve…

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27. Exercise Is Cancer Medicine | Anna Schwartz PhD, NP 51:08

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Meet the woman who helped create the field of exercise oncology. Anna Schwartz, PhD, NP, isn't just a world record-holding cyclist and cancer survivor – she's the researcher whose groundbreaking work proved exercise is medicine for cancer patients. From being told by a mentor, "nobody's studying this" to co-authoring the first exercise guidelines f…

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Alzheimers drugs, parakeet adventure, and community gardens 38:31

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By Good News and Chill

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291. Your Health Non-Negotiables: Getting Past Mindset Hurdles with Grace + A Daily/Weekly/Monthly Guide to a Healthier Life 27:52

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Mental roadblocks can sabotage our health goals. The key to success is identifying them, and replacing them with clear, empowering strategies. We’ll also introduce a powerful framework to help you stay consistent with what you’ll do daily, weekly, monthly—and what you’ll never do again. We’re moving forward on our health journeys in a big way today…

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Baby tortoise, Stradivarius mystery solved, and turning plastic into Tylenol 36:37

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Thanks for listening to Good News and Chill!By Good News and Chill

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26. How I lost 82 Pounds | Debra Fowler 31:32

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Meet Debra Fowler, a 48-year-old nurse from North Carolina who went from hiding in the back of photos to confidently stepping on the scale each week. Her incredible 82-pound weight loss journey began with a powerful wake-up call at a funeral where she realized denial wasn't working anymore. In this raw, honest conversation, Debra shares how she tri…

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290. Avoiding the Wake-Up Call: Abigail’s Health Crisis + the Small Preventive Steps We Can Take Today 33:21

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Don’t wait for a health crisis or an unfortunate diagnosis. Let’s take steps now to get on the path to health. It’s not about perfection, but it’s also about not waiting until we have more time or anything else. Something is always better than nothing, and extra stars for doing that something today! LET’S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking on In…

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289. Add This to Your Walk for Better Brain Function + Judy Benjamin’s Walking Tips (From Her Walk Across the US!) 31:09

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Recent research found a way to enhance movement that allowed study participants to reduce their levels of cognitive decline, and we talk about how we can incorporate that add-on activity to our own walks or other movement activities we do! And we're back with Judy Benjamin, the 81-year-old walking across America to highlight how we can affect the i…

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288. Lifestyle Medicine Success Story: The Steps Judy Benjamin Took to Reverse Cognitive Decline (and to Power Her Cross-America Walk) 40:52

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Want to know the lifestyle protocol that reversed Judy Benjamin's Alzheimer's diagnosis and transformed her from a sleep-deprived, mold-exposed humanitarian worker into an 81-year-old powerhouse walking across America? In this revelatory episode, we dive deep into her comprehensive transformation strategy—from optimizing sleep habits and eliminatin…

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25. Urban Gardening in Tokyo, Japan | Jon Walsh 45:16

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Jon Walsh, urban farmer, teacher, and change-maker living in Tokyo, Japan, shares his remarkable journey from New Zealand to Japan, and how a tsunami, a tomato plant, and a mission to feed others sparked a whole movement. We dive into: How gardening can be simple—even in small urban spaces What makes Japan’s food culture so healthy (just 4% obesity…

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287. Walking Across America to Highlight Reversing Cognitive Decline! Judy Benjamin Joins Us From the Road 28:22

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Does an Alzheimer’s diagnosis mean it’s all downhill? Well, today’s guest has something to say about that commonly-held belief! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellnes…

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24. Can You Reverse Heart Disease? | Ajay Joseph, MD 21:59

4M ago21:59

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Fascinating conversation with Dr. Ajay Joseph, an interventional cardiologist from Tulsa who's doing something remarkable. He spends 4 days a week putting stents in patients' hearts, and 1 day a week teaching them how to cook healthy meals so they never need stents in the first place. Here's what stopped me in my tracks: → 90% of heart attacks are …

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286. Can Carbs Help You Age Better? Plus Practical Ways to Make Pasta Healthier 35:45

4M ago35:45

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The headlines tell us to eat more carbohydrates in midlife, but should we? Let’s dive into the story of carbs and how they fit into our diets. And then we'll figure out how we can eat pasta while we strive for vibrant health! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While W…

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285. The Dark Side of Wellness: How Your Favorite Health Influencers Might Be Influenced Themselves and By Whom – Editor’s Choice Episode/Re-Walk 32:12

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As I spent time with my family at the college graduation of our youngest child, editor extraordinaire Emily Prokop chose an episode that she felt was important to air again – hear from Emily herself why it was the one she landed on! LET’S TALK THE WALK! Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walk…