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1 in 10 people will have plantar fascitis sometime in their life. But foot health isn't really something that we women think about on the day-to-day.Ladies, we have so many shoes to keep up with. And a lot of those, you know the ones I'm talking about, the red bottoms, the heels, the stilettos. They can be really killer to your feet!So today we're talking all about finding the right shoes for whatever you're doing, what you should be looking for, and how footwear impacts our feet, with Dr. Irene DavisDr. Irene Davis is a Professor in the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science in the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida. Prior to this, she was the founding Director of the Spaulding National Running Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Davis received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, and in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. Her research is focused on the rela

Let’s face it: Life is something we all makeup as we go along. No matter how carefully we formulate a “script,” it is bound to change when we interact with people with scripts of their own. Our guest's book, "Improv Wisdom"  shows us how to apply the maxims of improvisational theater to real-life challenges—whether it’s dealing with a demanding boss, a tired child, or one of life’s never-ending surprises. Patricia Ryan Madson distills thirty years of experience into thirteen simple strategies, including “Say Yes,” “Start Anywhere,” “Face the Facts,” and “Make Mistakes, Please,” helping readers to loosen up, think on their feet, and take on everything life has to offer with skill, chutzpah, and a sense of humor.Patricia is a professor Emerita from Stanford University where she began teaching in 1977. In the Drama Department, she served as the head of the undergraduate acting division and developed the improvisation program. She founded and coached the Stanford Improvisors and taught beginning and advanced-leve

Are you holding your breath, even just slightly? Are you leaning forward, tensely anticipating the next problem to land in your email inbox? Most of us, without realizing it, hold our breath while we’re at our desks or at work. Take a moment now to lean back in your chair and take a few deep slow breaths. Shallow breathing while we’re responding to emails is just one of the many ways in which we’re unconsciously contributing to the stress response in our bodies.Personal and societal stress add up in our bodies every day. We wake up with it, carry it with us like heavy luggage, pile on more throughout our daily routines, and wrap ourselves in it as we fall asleep. Even if we are not aware of it. New York Times best-selling author Dr. Elissa Epel is back with a plan to turn stress into strength in her new book,  THE STRESS PRESCRIPTION: Seven Days to More Joy and Ease. As a leader in the fields of stress and biological aging, she is acutely aware of the ill effects of stresson our health. But her research also

The title says it all. No matter what you're doing, or how much powder you're drinking, we're still pretty sure you're still not getting all the protein you should be. Stuart Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. He is also the Director of the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) and the McMaster Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Research, and Lab Lead for the Exercise Metabolism Research Group. Stuart's research is focused on the impact of nutrition and exercise on human skeletal muscle protein turnover.  He chats with Dr. Pam about when to get that protein in your meals, why eggs are back on the good list, the best kinds of proteins, and what you risk when you don't get enough. 

The most strict parts of the pandemic were just 2 and a half years ago now. The days when we were stuck inside, playgrounds were taped up and we were all hanging out with friends ad loved ones on Zoom. It was a lockdown and it was difficult.For her 400th episode, Dr. Pam reflects on those months indoors, alone and disconnected.She looks back on the upsides and downsides of early quarantine, the importance of resilience, gratitude, and what we can all take away from this crazy time in our collective lives.

We love compelling and provocative topics here at the HER Podcast. And boy do we have one for you today!In her recent column for the Wall Street Journal, our guest Erica Komisar praises traditional marital roles, saying "female ambition is fine, but men also need to be men." We dive into what this means in modern times, balancing roles in relationships and how to move forward. Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author. With 30 years of experience in private practice, she works to alleviate pain in individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, eating, and other compulsive disorders.

Our repeat offender is back to talk about gut health and what's going on inside your microbiome today. It's a new month, and that means another installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges with our all-star chef Abbie Gelman. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the author of "The Mediterranean DASH Diet." We'll talk about the best seasonal vegetables to keep your microbiome balanced, beneficial bacteria, and our favorite friendly fermented foods. Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER. 

When training is not fun, sports are no longer fun. Erica Suter is a Youth Strength & Conditioning Coach, specializing in performance and injury prevention for young female athletes for the last decade. As an international coach with a worldwide clientele, Erica says nothing makes her prouder than her students. Many of the female athletes who she has worked with since middle school have grown into thriving collegiate athletes at top universities like UNC, MIT, Harvard, and Columbia.She shares her tips for athletic success including building good habits, consistently performing at high levels, working with young girls & athletes, and tracking body composition over weight. 

Whew, it can be so hard to focus these days, with all the craziness happening in the news and world around us! But our jobs need to get done and our families need to be fed, so how can we hunker down and stay focused and positive?Dr. Sonja K Billes is our HER resident neuroscientist, taking us down the deep dark journey into our minds. Dr. Billes is the founder of August Scientific and has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Oregon Health & Science University. She has over 20 years of experience in biomedical research and 13 years of experience as a medical writer in the pharmaceutical and drug development industries.She joins Dr. Pam to talk about nootropics, the pros and cons of caffeine, and the research behind popular stress-relieving herbs like ashwagandha.

For years, professional athletes, Olympians, performance artists, corporate high achievers, and individuals have relied on Heidi Skolnik to unlock their best possible performance for achieving the things they care most about in life.  Considered a thought leader in nutrition, Heidi Skolnik has influenced millions through her media work, writing, and thriving consulting business. Heidi has been part of The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at HSS for over 20 years. Her company, Nutrition Conditioning, oversees the Performance Nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet and she has consulted with numerous Broadway shows. A realist, Heidi believes M&Ms can fit into a healthy diet along with red peppers, red meat, broccoli, and fresh fruit. She believes that healthy eating and exercise should evolve as we do, to meet our personal needs and goals.Today Heidi joins us to talk protein, eating right and her latest book,  "The Whole Body Reset: Your Weight-Loss Plan for a Flat Belly, O

Skincare is all the rage these days, with everyone from influencers to doctors posting products and routines on social media. So we're diving into the craze too, but from within, with Chef Abbie. Healthy Nutrition Nudges with our all-star chef Abbie Gelman. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the author of "The Mediterranean DASH Diet."   We'll tell you all about keeping your skin healthy, including where to find Vitamin D in food, our favorite foods with Vitamin C, and the best nut & seed sources for Vitamin E.Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER. 

Recently recognized by Forbes as one of the top fifty female futurists globally, Maddy Dychtwald has been deeply involved for more than 30 years in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s transforming the marketplace, the workplace, our world, and our lives. This has led her to become an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, Wall Street Journal blogger, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women.A successful entrepreneur, Maddy co-founded Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population. The Age Wave team has worked with more than half of the Fortune 500 in industries ranging from healthcare and medical technology to financial services and consumer products.With women at the forefront of the longevity revolution, Maddy has deeply explored their specific longevity-related wants, needs, and challenges. She has led numerous acclaimed studies on women and money, including the landmark Women

Are you ready to better manage your time? Lose weight? Improve your eating habits? Breathe more deeply and relax? Well, our guest is here to help.Risa Orlinsky believes that wellness is NOT the absence of problems, illness, or other stressors in one's life. She joined FreeWalkers in 2010 on a dare to walk 50 miles in one day. While completing only 11 miles that day, Risa was immediately hooked on long-distance walking and has logged hundreds of miles since then. The nonprofit group's goal is to advance the health and well-being of the public by educating, motivating, and challenging people to participate in long-distance walking events.Risa is also a certified health coach, personal trainer, and group fitness leader with the American Council on Exercise. (ACE). She holds a Master’s degree in Adult Fitness Management from NYU and wellness-coaching certification with Wellcoaches Corporation. Her current business “Count on Yourself Coaching” offers wellness coaching, fitness consulting services, and motivational

Believe it or not, living to 100, 120, or even 130 years old will become increasingly common over the next decade--and life past 100 may not be what you think. In his latest book, The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow, best-selling author Dr. Mike Roizen explains how cutting-edge science and technology will revolutionize your ability to live longer, younger, and better. With more than 40 years of experience as a medical doctor—certified in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology, Dr. Roizen is the Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus of the Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, is a professor at the Lerner College of Medicine of the Cleveland Clinic at Case Western Reserve University, and developed the RealAge concept to motivate behavior change.As evidenced in the global press, today's breakthroughs in longevity research are unprecedented. This will help you prepare for the next major social disruptor by making the best decisions for your brain, your body, and your bank accou

There are so many types of B vitamins, and SO many foods to find them in! But where do we start?!This question comes just in time for another installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges with our all-star chef Abbie Gelman. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the author of "The Mediterranean DASH Diet."   Listen as we get the rundown on all types of B vitamins like riboflavin, thiamin, and biotin, where to find them naturally, and how they can help with your sexual health!Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER. 

Dr. Pam is crazy about meditation these days. But she wasn't always this way! So we're bringing back our favorite expert in all things meditation, Bob Roth.Bob Roth is one of the most experienced and sought-after meditation leaders in America. Over the past 45 years, Bob has taught Transcendental Meditation® to many thousands of people, and is the author of the 2018 New York Times bestseller, “Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation.” As CEO of the David Lynch Foundation Bob has helped bring meditation to more than a million students in underserved schools in 35 countries, to military veterans and their families who suffer from post-traumatic stress, and to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. Today Dr. Pam & Bob talk about the anchoring power of meditation, how trauma and toxic stress are taking over the lives of millions, and the importance of checking in with yourself.

Boy, are we living in wild and crazy times! When it comes to women's healthcare, our heads are spinning. We're getting whiplash from the changes to just about every aspect of women's healthcare from insurance reimbursements to prescriptions.But joining us is someone who can help clear this all up for us, touching on the past and looking towards the future of women's health care in the United States. Elizabeth Watkins became Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at UC Riverside in May 2021. Her research focuses on the interrelations of medicine, science, commerce, and culture in the U.S. in the twentieth—twenty-first centuries, and she has published on the topics of the history of prescription drugs; birth control; estrogen and female aging; testosterone and male aging; and stress and disease.Her work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Library of Medicine, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Academy of Education. She is the author of On the Pill:  A Social

We've been sold a load of nonsense about getting old. Our guest calls it "utter rubbish." And yes, she's British.Rachel Lankester, is an author, podcast host, midlife mentor, and founder of Magnificent Midlife, an online hub helping women over 40 thrive through the often messy middle of life, so they can ditch negative narratives about aging, feel great, and create the next chapter of their dreams. She's the author of Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond and host of the Magnificent Midlife Podcast. She’s also the editor of The Mutton Club online magazine for women 40+ which is where it all started!  Given an initially devastating early menopause diagnosis at 41, which ended her dreams of a second child, but which she was able for a short while to reverse, Rachel uses her experience to help women thrive through the menopause transition and feel better about getting older. Her mission is to challenge overwhelmingly negative narratives about midlife, menopause, and aging in gene

A woman's worth is often based on her fertility. And once you hit that critical stage, menopause, ageism kicks in fast. But guess what?! Aging isn't something just old people do. We're aging from the minute we're born. Hell, we're aging before we're EVEN born!So why is there such a negative narrative surrounding aging? And how can we change the cultural perspectives, especially when it comes to aging women?  Well, Ashton Applewhite is just the person to help us out. She is an author and activist, and a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age.She and Dr. Pam discuss ageism, what determines a woman's worth and value, the myth of "independent living," as well as 55+ living environments.

If only you could get a decent night's sleep. I'm sure you're all thinking about it. but did you know your nutrition affects every single part of your body and day, including how well you sleep? So today's episode is all about eating so you can have a great night's sleep. Chef Abbie is joining us for this conversation, in her monthly installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the author of "The Mediterranean DASH Diet."   Listen as these ladies talk about the best foods & nutrients for sleep (magnesium, milk, teas) and some sleep hygiene tips (no alcohol before bed, honoring your clock) to keep you knocked out all night. Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER.