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What are the signs and symptoms of burnout at work? Today’s segment addresses what to do when you feel like you’re in a rut. As a bonus, I was asked to co-host the remainder of the show while Kristen was away. I’ll post the extra footage soon.
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Though working at a desk all day may seem like a safe job, you may be surprised to know that many long-term injuries are a result of poor posture and repetitive movements. Desk workers are also prone to weight gain, eye & muscle strain and high stress. Today’s segment offers a few tips for creating a more comfortable work environment.
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Leading up to the premier of “Sex and the City,” the conversation focuses on the role of friendships and social networks in staying physically fit. SATC provides a fitting backdrop for the range of types of relationships that matter to our health.
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I know firsthand how difficult it is to create boundaries between work & life when you’re working from a home office. Today’s segment focuses on taking simple steps to separate professional and personal priorities even when your office is the dining room table.

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My heritage is Scottish, but it’s close enough that I love St. Patrick’s Day. Today’s segment followed a trio of talented young girls in ringlets dancing an Irish jig. All of that energy was a good backdrop for the topic of longevity and extending your productive years.

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Today’s was a fun segment. The night before, I had been invited to attend an Oscar gala as a guest of News10 so I took some light ribbing from Guy & Kristen about my martini appetizers. At least the olives contain healthy, unsaturated fat. Anyway, the topic for today is staying committed to New Year’s resolutions. At the 8-week mark, the vast majority of Americans have already given up on their commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Watch for tips to stay on track.

It’s the season for colds & flu and the corresponding absenteeism. Today’s segment takes a look at how to reduce the risk of succumbing to winter illness and how to bounce back in case, despite your best efforts, you get hit up with it.

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As the holidays approach, the mood on the set lightens.  I even take a fun stab at the word of the day.  The topic however is serious. Stress and overindulgence over the holidays contribute to a rise in fatal heart attacks during December & January.
 

Today’s segment is devoted to discussing workaholism. This is a topic that I’ll come back to soon because it’s so pervasive not only in the workplace, but also at home. 
 

Today we address how to foster good eating behaviors with your kids. I make special mention of Halloween treats as well as the growing crisis of childhood obesity.

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Today’s segment asks how does your company stack up when it comes to being wellness-friendly.

Today’s segment addresses emotional literacy and it’s importance in effective communication.

Today’s segment addresses emotional intelligence (EQ) and it’s relationship to physical health.

This week, I’m addressing common stressors and simple steps to managing the stress in our lives.

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Here’s my first appearance on Sacramento’s ABC morning program, Sacramento & Company, on June 7th. The hosts, Kristen & Guy, are genuinely affable and we have a good rapport, I believe.

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 On the radio with Mel Robbins: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (209)

For those of you who don’t have satellite radio (yet), here’s a recap of my recent appearance on Mel Robbins’ show, Making It Happen, on LIME — Sirius Channel 114. The day’s theme was keeping it simple. Many of us become paralyzed by overcomplicating life. This is particularly true with regards to diet and exercise.

I’m not a professional writer, or for that matter, even an enthusiastic one so why would I take on the responsibility of publishing and maintaining what I expect will become the foremost wellness blog online? I’m doing this because I care about you and I hope that I have the opportunity to develop an ongoing relationship with whoever chooses to read. I’ve always fancied myself a good citizen and to that end, I harbor a genuine desire to make a difference in this world. Through my experience, studies and discoveries, I want to change your life.Along the way, I already know that some of the obstacles we’ll encounter won’t always be directly related to eating and exercise though I expect they’ll play the starring roles. However, I haven’t met anyone yet that didn’t already know that to live better and lose weight if that’s an issue we should eat less and exercise more. There’s no rocket science here although there are certainly nuances and new insights that come to fore periodically and I will bring these to you.The other stuff is more subtle and therefore harder to pin down and conquer. There’s the emotional baggage we carry and as we age our coffers start to overflow. There are misplaced values, or in fairness, misinterpreted values as well as status systems that we inherited. Of course, social or peer pressure along with fear of change only exacerbate the problem.I’ve also found that most of us lack a real understanding of who we are. On different levels, from our biological functioning to our special talents, dreams and desire, we don’t take the time to learn who we are as individuals. Instead, we take the word of someone else, someone who is not us — a family member, a friend, a competitor in sheep’s clothing, even an advertiser.Delving into these issues and foraging around for answers is my passion. I “geek out” on learning what’s new in the health & wellness field, and I have access to much more information than my clients. I’m compelled then to pick out what’s relevant, share this with as many others as I can, and more importantly figure out how to integrate this into everyday lives. As I frequently remind my clients, perfection is not the goal. If it were, then we’d never try.I’m genuinely excited about taking this on, and I encourage you to interact me freely as we go along together. I’m old enough by now to know that I don’t hold all the cards so I invite you to contribute your knowledge, your experience and your insights for the betterment of the rest of us.