Apr 2024
2517: How Spending Time With Mother Nature Does Us Good AND Why Happy Feet Are Good For Thinking by Dr. Jenny Brockis
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Episode 2517:
Dr. Jenny Brockis shares insightful perspectives on the profound impact nature and physical activity have on our ment ... Show More
11m 39s
Apr 2025
2950: Teach Your Kids the Value of Self-Care by Creating Healthy Habits by Dr. Ashleigh Louis of the Gottman Institute
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Episode 2950:
Dr. Ashleigh Louis shares simple yet powerful ways to help children develop long-term self-care habits through consis ... Show More
9m 33s
Mar 2025
Strength Training for Kids & Building Lifelong Movement Skills
In this episode, I discuss the importance of exercise, specifically strength training, for kids. With growing concerns over childhood obesity, limited opportunities for physical activity in school, decreased outdoor playtime, and reduced sports participation, the lack of physical ... Show More
1h 49m
Nov 2024
2758: Kids Brains Need Exercise to Be Able to Learn by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Parenting & Raising Healthy Children
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Episode 2758:
Engaging in regular exercise plays a crucial role in children's ability to learn and retain information. Dr. Jenny Br ... Show More
9m 4s
Apr 2025
Keeping your brain healthy as you age, with Vonetta Dotson, PhD
What are the most important things you can do to reduce the risk of dementia and keep your brain healthy as you grow older? Neuropsychologist Vonetta Dotson, PhD, talks about what a healthy brain looks like; why you’re never too young – or old – to think about brain health; why p ... Show More
40m 11s
Oct 2024
2723: Think Yourself Fit: How Attitude Affects Results by Margo White of Les Mills on Mindset & Physical Fitness
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Episode 2723:
Margo White explores the fascinating connection between mindset and physical fitness, revealing how simply believing ... Show More
9m 55s
Sep 2024
2712: Parents Influence On Eating Behavior AND How to Create a Good Exercise Program by Chalene Johnson
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Episode 2712:
Parents play a critical role in shaping their children's eating habits, often without realizing the long-term impact ... Show More
12m 7s
Aug 2025
3702: Why Creating More Kindness and Compassion Matters by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Improving Cognitive Function
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3702: Dr. Jenny Brockis explores how compassion is a vital skill for thriving in life and work, not just a feel-good gestur ... Show More
10m 39s
00:00 Welcome & Introduction to HPA Axis
03:00 How the HPA Axis Regulates Stress Response
07:00 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Systems Explained
12:00 Chronic Stress and System Imbalances
17:00 Hypervigilance, Tolerance, and Resistance
21:00 How Chronic Stress Alters the Brain
28:00 Physiological Triggers and Vicious Cycles
34:00 Key Hormones & Neuro ... Show More
