Podcast – Page 3 – Keeping the Well in Well-thy

Maximizing Productivity and Avoiding Burnout: Discover Your Personal Limits with Sue Hawkes (Ep. 18)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | May 11, 2023

Have you ever felt like you were running on fumes or trying to pack in your schedule too much to the point where you feel burnt out?

Join Barbara Archer and special guest Sue Hawkes, CEO of YESS! and expert on burnout prevention, as they discuss how to overcome burnout and recognize your personal limits. Sue is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, certified business coach, and globally recognized seminar leader, and she’s here to share her top strategies for taking control of your well-being and career.

Sue discusses:

The power of saying no
How to prioritize your own needs even if it may disappoint the people around you
The importance of having “me-time”
The concept of simplification in your daily life
And more

Resources:

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About Sue Hawkes:

Sue Hawkes started her first business at age 10 and was immediately bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. She’s moved on from her childhood days of selling macrame plant hangers to now helping business owners be intentionally great in their businesses, as leaders, and in their lives. In addition to serving as CEO of YESS!, Sue is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, Expert EOS® Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized seminar leader. Her most recent book, Chasing Perfection – Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success is available now.

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A Resolution For A Plant-Based Revolution With Dr. James Loomis and Caryn Dugan (Ep. 17)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | April 27, 2023

Living a plant-based lifestyle can seem intimidating, but Dr. James Loomis and Caryn Dugan are here to demystify the world of plant-based eating.

Tune in to this episode of the podcast where Barbara Archer chats with plant-based experts Dr. James Loomis and Caryn Dugan to demystify the world of plant-based eating. Discover how these experts transitioned to this lifestyle, learn simple strategies for incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet, and be amazed by the numerous health benefits that come with a plant-based lifestyle.

Topics Dr. Loomis and Caryn discuss:

How Caryn got into the plant-based lifestyle and how James became an expert on plant-based nutrition
The difference between a whole food plant-based diet and a vegan diet
What sources of protein are available in a plant-based diet
What drives most of Dr. James Loomis’ patients to seek help from him
How much fiber you should consume daily
Which supplements are needed on a plant-based diet
And more

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About our Guests:

James F. Loomis Jr., M.D., M.B.A. received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and graduated with honors. He subsequently completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis, MO. In addition, Dr. Loomis received an M.B.A. from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. He is board certified in internal medicine, is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and has also completed the certification program in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. Loomis is also a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr. Loomis has served as a team internist for the St. Louis Rams football team and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, as well as tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. He is currently the medical director at the Barnard Medical Center in Washington DC. Before coming to the Barnard Medical Center, he practiced internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, where he was also the director of prevention and wellness.

He is on the clinical faculty of the Department of Internal Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC and the Department of preventive medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University for Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. He speaks internationally on the health benefits of a whole-food plant-based diet and is featured in the documentary “The Game Changers”.

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Loomis enjoys reading, cooking, and teaching plant-based cooking classes. He also enjoys hiking, running, biking, and swimming, and has completed numerous half marathons, marathons, and triathlons, including an Ironman triathlon.

Caryn Dugan knew something had to change after losing her father to cancer in 2008 and then just 10 weeks later was also diagnosed with cancer. Many attempts at a healthier lifestyle finally led her to a plant-based diet. After studying under Dr. Neal Barnard at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in 2011 and earning her certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, she began counseling and teaching others. Caryn began STL Veg Girl traveling all around St. Louis (and eventually nationally!) speaking and presenting on the topic of plant-based cooking and meal prep to prevent and reverse our all too common chronic illnesses.

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Pets & People, Happier Together with Annie Valuska, Ph.D. (Ep. 16)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | April 13, 2023

Are you aware of just how much a pet can positively impact your life? Do you find that taking care of a pet has increased your happiness, and helps you to stay grounded and stress-free when you need it the most?

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Annie Valuska, Ph.D., Principal Scientist at Nestle Purina North America who specializes in pet behavior and welfare. She received her Ph.D. in animal behavior from the University of California Davis then went on to serve as the post-doctoral behavior research fellow at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. She uses her expertise to serve as the voice of pets, ensuring that the needs of dogs and cats are kept top of mind in all of Purina’s products and outreach efforts, and is here to talk about just how much your pet is positively impacting your life.

Barbara and Dr. Valuska discuss:

The short and long-term mental health benefits of owning a pet
How active habits can be picked up quicker and last longer when owning a dog
How service dogs may differ from household pets
And more

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About our Guest:

Dr. Annie Valuska brings over 15 years of animal behavior experience to her role as a Senior Scientist on Purina’s Pet Behavior team. After a variety of undergraduate research experiences at Kenyon College, Annie received her Ph.D. in Animal Behavior from the University of California, Davis, then went on to serve as the Post-Doctoral Behavior Research Fellow at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Since joining Purina in 2013, Annie has gotten to use her expertise to serve as the “voice of pets,” ensuring that the needs of cats and dogs are kept top of mind in all of Purina’s products and outreach efforts. Annie’s passion for pets extends into her personal life – she is an award-winning animal shelter volunteer and currently has a rescued pit bull/Shih-Tzu mix (Arya), a beagle (Bubblegum), and a black cat (Jack) sharing her home in St. Louis, MO.

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Parenting Teenagers on Friends, Foes, and Fears with Rosalind Wiseman (Ep. 15)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | March 23, 2023

Calling all parents!!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or frustrated with your children? Have you ever felt like they struggle with conflict among family or friends? In this day and age, there is a rise in behavioral issues that are linked to digital etiquette and safety that we want to help walk you through to create a more understanding environment for your children.

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Rosalind Wiseman, a multiple New York Times bestselling author whose publications include Queen Bees and Wannabees, Helping your Daughter Survive, Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World. Rosalind has produced a social and emotional learning curriculum and co-founded Cultures of Dignity, an organization that partners with communities to reimagine how to bring dignity and social and emotional learning to all. She is here to offer her best parenting tips and tricks to get you through those tough stages, even when you feel like nothing will get through to them.

Barbara and Rosalind discuss:

How to change your mindset on attentive listening with your children
The importance of validating other people’s feelings when resolving conflict
How children of varying ages cope with behavioral differences based on their maturity levels
And more

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About our Guest:

Rosalind Wiseman challenges us to understand the power of dignity and social dynamics to build courage, connection, and community.

In September 2022, Rosalind and co-author Shanterra McBride published Courageous Discomfort: How to have Brave, Life-Changing Conversations about Race and Racism by Chronicle Books.  

She is a multiple New York Times bestselling author whose publications include Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World—that was the basis for the movie Mean Girls, and Masterminds & Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World, which was awarded Best Parenting Book by Books for a Better Life. She is also the co-author of the Distance Learning Playbook for Parents: How to Support Your Child’s Academic, Emotional, and Social Learning in any Setting and Owning Up; a social and emotional learning curriculum.

Rosalind is the co-founder of Cultures of Dignity an organization that partners with communities to reimagine how to bring dignity and social and emotional learning to all.

She has been profiled in or written for The New York Times, TIME, and the Washington Post among others, and appeared on the Today Show, CNN, Good Morning America, and National Public Radio. She has spoken to audiences throughout the United States and abroad including South by Southwest, Microsoft, UBS Bank, The Royal Society for the Arts, the Association for the Advancement of International Education, the Game Developers Conference, the American Association of School Administrators, and at the White House many times across administrations.

Rosalind is a native of Washington DC and spent most of her life there. She now lives in Boulder Colorado.

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Breaking Money Silence with Kathleen Kingsbury (Ep. 14)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | March 9, 2023

Did you know that talking about money is often considered more taboo than death, religion, or politics? It’s time to break down those barriers and create an open, healthy space for discussing financial well-being.

Join us in this eye-opening episode as Barbara Archer invites Kathleen Kingsbury, a wealth psychology expert, and coach, to flip the script on finances. Kathleen shares her experience on how money impacts our psyche and overall health and offers valuable tips on how to start more productive dialogues about your finances.

Kathleen discusses:

How to initiate a discussion about money with a partner or roommate
The appropriate age to have financial conversations with your children
The significance of establishing an open and constructive dialogue about money from an early age
Other tips for financial success

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn ways to assist you in taking control of your financial well-being and help you build a brighter future.. Tune in now and join the conversation!

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About our Guest:

Kathleen Kingsbury is a wealth psychology and behavioral change coach, consultant, and trainer. Her clients include women in business and financial services professionals. Kathleen’s passion is empowering her clients to break their money silence to more effectively talk about money and finances. The goal is to help boost their financial confidence, improve their financial and negotiating skills, and help them build more profitable businesses.

In addition to coaching and training, Kathleen hosts her own podcast, “Breaking Money Silence™”. She has written 5 books including “How to Give Financial Advice to Women” and “How to Give Financial Advice to Couples” and “Breaking Money Silence: Shatter Money Taboos, Talk Openly about Finances, and Live a Richer Life.” Often she is interviewed by consumers and trade publications, and recently was asked to serve as a Financial Reviewer for NerdWallet.com.

In addition to being a podcaster and author, she’s had the honor of being a sought-after keynote speaker on the topic of women and wealth and couples and money, and have spoken at hundreds of meetings and conferences including the Million Dollar Round Table, the Barron’s Top Women Advisors Summit, IMCA National Conference, Investment News Retirement Summit, ING Women’s Conference, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth and Investment Management Advanced Education Symposiums, BMO Nesbitt Burns Partners Conference, Women Advisor Forums, and many FPA Chapters.

Kathleen’s firm, KBK Wealth Connections, has been engaged by financial firms including Bank of Montreal, Janus Investments, Morgan Stanley, Pioneer Investments, TD Ameritrade Institutional, and US Trust, as a subject matter expert, consultant, and trainer. She continues to collaborate with financial institutions that are to create innovative advisor and client content, training, and educational resources.

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Keeping Active with the Pickleball Craze with Jennifer Lucore (Ep. 13)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | February 23, 2023

How do you stay in shape through exercise? Do you like team sports? Have you stepped out of your comfort zone to play a sport that might be out of the ordinary for you?

Have you tried pickleball?

Here is a game on a smaller court that you can start playing quickly. Let’s learn about the physical and social benefits of this fun game.

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by her guest Jennifer Lucore, a 17-time USA pickleball association champion, a 2019 inductee to the pickleball hall of fame, a popular pickleball blogger, and according to pickleball news, the first lady in her sport. In 2018 she co-authored with her mother Beverly Youngren, the world’s first-ever history book, ‘The History of Pickleball: More than 50 Years of Fun’. She is here to share her love for pickleball with us and the adventure that took her in this direction, creating her successful career in the sport.

Barbara and Jennifer discuss:

The history of pickleball and how she got into the sport
The upsides of the sport and what you can gain from it
The motivation behind writing a book about the history of pickleball
How pickleball has changed her life
And more

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About our Guest:

Jennifer is a professional pickleball player, a global ambassador, and a 2019 Inductee into the Pickleball Hall of Fame (Yep, there is such a thing 🙂 it’s news) and USA Pickleball historian. Her numerous GOLD medal championships include 17-time USAPA Nationals, 11-time Canadian Nationals, 6-time Huntsman World Senior Games, 6-time International Tournaments, 4-time Tournament of Champions, and many golds at the US Open Pickleball Championships and pro tours. She is also known to have her sidekick, doubles partner, Alex Hamner around her, for together they have achieved 5 USA Open/Pro National Championships (2011 – 2014, 2016).

In March 2018 she coauthored, with her mom, the sport’s first-ever history book: The History of Pickleball – More Than 50 Years of Fun!

Jennifer Lucore is the sport’s first “sponsored” pickleball player. In 2012 she was “sponsored” to play for Pickle-Ball Inc. of Seattle, WA. At that time there were a few players that could also be considered sponsored although they (or their parents) had ownership of a paddle or ball manufacturing company.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Bone Health with Claire Gill (Ep. 12)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | February 9, 2023

Have you heard stories about the frailty of age and the risk of breaking bones? Did you know that osteoporosis contributes to 2 million broken bones and 19 billion related costs each year?

By 2025, it is anticipated that this will rise to 3 million fractures and 25 billion in costs annually.

So how do we identify this risk of bone loss or osteoporosis?

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation since January 2013, when she led the rebranding of this Nonprofit Organization. Claire has dedicated her life’s work to promoting strong bones for life and reducing human suffering through programs of public and clinical awareness, education, advocacy, and research. And if you think that is impressive, she then launched the National Menopause Foundation to be a trusted source to raise awareness and understanding of menopause through education, activism, and community building.

You don’t want to miss this episode!

Barbara and Claire discuss:

What osteoporosis entails and how it can affect your overall health
Telltale signs to look for in bone health when aging
How you can alter your lifestyle to maintain the bone density you have right now
….And more!

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About our Guest:

Ms. Gill is an accomplished leader with more than 25 years of diverse experience in nonprofit and for-profit businesses. Most recently she served as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Mission Officer at NOF. She was instrumental in the implementation of the NOF National Bone Health Policy Institute, which seeks to develop and guide governmental and insurance policy related to bone health and has facilitated the development of a series of roundtables to bring together private insurers, governmental agencies, physicians and patients to focus on the development of sound bone health policies and practices. During her short term as interim CEO of NOF (Jan 2020 to present), she has re-energized and re-focused the Foundation, bringing her wealth of knowledge, and prior experience at NOF and as a partner at Hunter, an integrated marketing and public relations firm in New York City, to advance the field of bone health. In her spare time, she has also established the National Menopause Foundation, a not-for-profit organization created to help women cope with menopause-related issues. She will continue on its board.

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Surviving and Thriving: A Five-Time Cancer Survivor’s Journey of Healing and Empowerment with Bill Potts (Ep. 11)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | January 26, 2023

Have you or someone you loved ever been diagnosed with cancer? Do you have questions on second opinions? How is cancer staged or graded? Do you want to know what the myriad of tests and treatments mean and what to expect during a particular test or treatment?

Welcome back to another episode of Keeping the Well in Well-thy. In this episode, Barbara Archer sits down with successful entrepreneur and five-time cancer survivor, Bill Potts. After lecturing and completing his MBA at Tulane University, Bill became a co-founder of the marketing agency, Remedy 365, which then jump-started his career managing for IRONMAN, a triathlon startup.

As a businessman who has beat cancer five times, with number six in progress, Bill wrote an inspirational guide, ‘Up for the Fight: How to Advocate for Yourself as You Battle Cancer―from a Five-Time Survivor’ where he shares his personal cancer story, outlining everything you need to know to take on the fight headstrong.

Barbara and Bill discuss:

Finding hope, motivation, and inspiration when faced with a cancer diagnosis
Navigating overwhelming feelings that are a result of life-altering news
The importance of getting a second opinion on a cancer diagnosis
How to have conversations with a person going through a cancer battle
Bill’s personal and triumphant story and the capabilities of us all in hard times
And so much more….

Resources:

Up for the Fight: How to Advocate for Yourself as You Battle Cancer―from a Five-Time Survivor

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About our Guest:

Bill’s 20-year battle has shaped his life and priorities.

He has had a successful work career, with FosterGrant, MIRUS, IRONMAN, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and as the co-founder of a marketing agency, Remedy 365. But Bill’s family is his priority and a big reason why he has fought so hard to beat cancer five times so far, with #6 in progress and #7 just a few years away.

Bill loves to run, is an IRONMAN athlete, and has found great purpose in writing this book. With a simple goal – to help others in their journey. The book gives purpose to the pain he has experienced.

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3 Rules for Better Work-Life Balance with Dr. Ashley Whillans (Ep. 10)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | January 12, 2023

Do you ever feel like you are on overload? Too much to do, too little time! Is this stress depleting your happiness and ability to do things for yourself?

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Ashley Whillans, an assistant professor in the Negotiation, Organizations & Markets Unit, at Harvard Business School and a Ph.D. graduate in social psychology from the University of British Columbia. Her award-winning research has been published in top academic journals and popular media outlets, including the Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

Dr. Whillans discusses the recipe for living a more time-affluent life to live happier. With all of our responsibilities and distractions, it’s easy to lose track and lead a life less focused on the things that bring us joy. She is here to enlighten us on how we can all refocus our attention so that we become more intentional and purposeful with the time we have.

Dr. Ashley Whillans discusses:

The 3 rules to better work-life management
The psychological experience of time affluence and time poverty
How her personal story shaped her mission and vision
Her strategy of finding time, funding time, and reframing time
The importance of our awareness of digital distractions
…and more!

Resources:

Time Smart How to Reclaim Your Time & Live a Happier Life

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About our Guest:

Ashley holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She is currently a tenure-track faculty member in the Negotiation, Organizations & Markets Unit at the Harvard Business School, teaching the Negotiation and Motivation and Incentives courses to MBA students and Executives. In both 2015 and 2018, she was named a “Rising Star of Behavioral Science” by the International Behavioral Exchange and the Behavioral Science and Policy Association. In 2016, she co-founded the Department of Behavioral Science in the Policy, Innovation, and Engagement Division of the British Columbia Public Service Agency. Her research has been published in top academic journals and popular media press outlets including Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Reducing Holiday Drama and Increasing Joy with Jane Mintz (Ep. 9)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | December 22, 2022

With the holidays approaching, do you have friends or family that express some anxiousness during this time of year or act out a little? Are you worried about your friends or family overeating, overdrinking, or oversharing? This might be an opportunity to help someone you love with an addiction issue…

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Jane Mintz, CEO and chief clinical strategist of an international consultancy firm, Real Life Intervention Solutions, LLC, offering her strategic direction to combat addiction.

Jane Mintz discusses:

The Field Model of Intervention – the first-ever clinical model of intervention now used by practitioners
How to approach a family member who might need help veering to the right path
Some tell signs that it might be time for an intervention
How to approach a loved one who is combating addiction
And more

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About our Guest:

Jane Eigner Mintz, MA, LPC, is the CEO and Chief Clinical Strategist of her international consultancy firm, Realife Intervention Solutions, LLC, offering strategic direction for addiction, mental health, and life concerns. A veteran treatment provider and thought leader in the addiction and behavioral health industries, Jane authored The Field Model of Intervention, the first-ever clinical model of intervention now in use by practitioners and organizations across the United States and the United Kingdom. Best known for her work as a concierge strategist guiding clinically complex individuals and their families through crisis, she is also a noted industry consultant, educator, and speaker who has garnered international recognition. But, it is her own experience with addiction and recovery that grounds all that she does, “I am a lightkeeper today. Unless you have lived in the dark, you don’t know what light is. I have the ability to reach into the dark and pull people out.”

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