The Heart Beat with Lisa Henderson: Recent Episodes
Vitalita Health
Listen to Lisa Henderson's new podcast, Vitalita Health: Healthy Aging for GenX on your platform of choice or at https://vitalitahealth.buzzsprout.com/ Also, you can visit the website at: vitalitahealth.com for new episodes, blog posts and events. This new podcast is focused on improving the health and vitality of GenXers (ages 40s - 50s) for the long-term.
The Heart Beat podcast is on hold at this time, but I encourage you to check out the new podcast mentioned above as similar topics will be discussed on the new show that will likely be of interest and benefit to you. Thanks for being a great listener!
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. This episode features my interview with experienced Cardiologist and noted author of books on women's health, Dr. Nieca Goldberg. She provides practical, smart and simple tips for supporting and protecting your heart through different life stages, from pregnancy to menopause. Get 5 tips for how to reduce the risk of heart disease...learn the symptoms of a heart attack...learn which type of heart attack can affect women who are pregnant or are post-partum…and gain understanding into how menopause can affect your heart.
Dr. Goldberg's website: https://www.drnieca.com/
RD Lisa's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/
Omega 3 fats are a powerful part of a heart healthy diet but there is some confusion surrounding them. Listen as Registered Dietitian Lisa clears up the confusion with a brief but thorough discussion of: their health benefits, the different types, which foods and supplements are good sources and how much should you aim to get each week.
Lisa's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/
NRDC's Smart Seafood Buying Guide: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/smart-seafood-buying-guide
FDA's guide for eating fish for pregnancy/breastfeeding and for children: https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/advice-about-eating-fish
We all know that heartbreak has a deep emotional impact, but did you know that it also affects other aspects of our health and well-being? Heartbreak, grief and rejection can also impact physical and cognitive health and affect gene expression. The health effects it can trigger range from heart trouble to diabetes to changes in the gut microbiome.
Listen as I interview science journalist Florence Williams who reveals the findings of her deep exploration of this topic. She also shares what she discovered was most helpful in coping with and healing from heartbreak. Her new book is: "Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey".
http://www.florencewilliams.com/
RD Lisa's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/
Join us to discover the benefits of weight-bearing activity and why it's especially important as we age. In this episode, RD Lisa explains weight-bearing activity and describes the bone remodeling process that occurs naturally when we engage in this kind of activity. And, she interviews Exercise Physiologist Mike Waters who explains this topic in depth.
Lisa's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/
Fitness over Fifty: http://fitnessover50.info/
Nifty After Fifty: https://www.niftyafterfifty.com/locations
Worried about getting diabetes? Want to gain a better understanding of prediabetes and what you can do to prevent or reverse it? Listen to RD Lisa's interview with an expert on this topic - Randall Stafford, M.D., Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. In this interview, we discuss several different lifestyle factors (some which might surprise you!) which affect blood sugar and carbohydrate metabolism. Take advantage of this information to empower yourself to improve and protect your health for the long-term.
Lisa's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/
The focus of this episode is on RD Lisa's interview with Dean Ornish, M.D. Dr. Ornish is an internationally-known physician, researcher and author who advocates for a plant-based, whole person-centered program for preventing and reversing heart disease as well as other chronic diseases. We dive into multiple topics covered in his newest book, "UnDo It!" which is slated to be released in paperback starting on 1/4/22.
UnDo It! book info: https://undoitbook.com/
RD Lisa's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/
In Part 2, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lisa Henderson dives into more strategies for dining out - both for health and maximal enjoyment.
In this episode, she describes how to create nutritional balance in your meal. She also provides tips for getting ahead of your hunger - because your level of hunger affects your choices when dining out.
Lisa's blog on balanced eating: https://vitalitahealth.com/balanced-eating-101-quick-tips/
Lisa's podcast on Orange County dining scene: OC Bites: https://ocbites.libsyn.com/
As both a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a foodie, host Lisa Henderson has a unique perspective which embraces both the culinary pleasures as well as the health-supporting qualities of food.
In this 2-part episode, Lisa illustrates the most common pitfalls when dining out - tips to avoid them and effective strategies for choosing better options. Use these tips as a guide to help you truly enjoy the pleasures of dining out while also keeping your body nourished and managing your weight effectively.
Lisa's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/
This podcast episode was originally produced for Lisa's other podcast, OC Bites
This episode features Lisa's interview with Mike Waters, a seasoned Exercise Physiologist who specializes in fitness for those over 50 and brings a “fitness is medicine” and "people first" philosophy to his work. Join us!
For bonus content, visit: patreon.com/theheartbeat
Also visit Lisa's website for additional content and resources: http://vitalitahealth.com/
Join us for a fascinating discussion on sleep with Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, the Center Director of the Sleep Center of Excellence at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. In this role, Dr. St-Onge conducts research on sleep, diet, weight and cardiometabolic health and the surprisingly elaborate connections between them.
For episode resources, visit my website at: http://vitalitahealth.com/
Why consider a plant-based diet? There is a lot of evidence that a well-balanced plant-based diet can be beneficial for the heart and can also help people lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. In this episode, I interview Registered Dietitian Sharon Palmer, who is well known for her plant-based approach to nutrition. In our show today, she provides great information on the health benefits of plant-based eating and also shares with us many easy and helpful tips on how to include more plant-based whole foods in your diet. Join us!
For episode resources, go to: http://vitalitahealth.com/
Chronic inflammation is the driving force behind heart disease and atherosclerosis as well as a host of other chronic diseases. Learn which foods are anti-inflammatory and which tend to create inflammation in the body so you can gain control over your health.
Lisa's blogs and episode resources: http://vitalitahealth.com/
Member page: https://www.patreon.com/theheartbeat
This episode features my interview with David Maron, M.D., the Director of Preventive Cardiology at Stanford University. We discuss tips for managing heart disease and reducing your risk for heart disease. Can you guess what the #1 tip is? I was surprised!
Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/theheartbeat
Join us for this week's episode which features Part 2 of my interview with Ayurveda expert, Susie Colles, PhD.
In this episode, Susie discusses:
- Finding balance for those whose dosha is a dual-type
- Which types of foods restore balance and which tend to create imbalance for each of the 3 dosha-types: Vata, Pitta and Kapha
- Detailed overview of the additional topics in her new book, “The Art of Ayurvedic Nutrition”
If you haven’t yet checked out last week’s episode which features Part 1 of our interview, I encourage you to do that - it provides a good introduction to basic Ayurveda principles and it will help you understand some of the concepts we dive into today.
Episode resources/links: http://vitalitahealth.com/
Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/theheartbeat
Today, we continue our recent theme of discussing alternative approaches to health - this time, we turn our attention to Ayurveda. This episode provides a great introduction to the principles of Ayurvedic Nutrition. It features Part 1 of Lisa's interview with Susie Colles, PhD, a dietitian and expert in this topic - her new book is called "The Art of Ayurvedic Nutrition". Join us!
Episode resources/links: http://vitalitahealth.com/
Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/theheartbeat
It turns out that some of the factors that enhance longevity also improve heart health. In this episode, I discuss longevity with Scott Fulton who is the founder of a successful longevity program. His program focuses on 5 pillars of longevity - can you guess what they are? Tune in to find out!
For bonus content, visit: patreon.com/theheartbeat
Also visit Lisa's website for additional content and resources: http://vitalitahealth.com/
In my experience as a Health Coach/Dietitian, I've helped many people with their weight loss goals. I've realized that there are 3 things that are important for success with weight loss and keeping the weight off long-term. In this episode, I share and discuss these 3 qualities in detail - they represent the ideal mindset for someone to be in to prepare for successful weight loss.
For episode resources, go to: http://vitalitahealth.com/
For bonus content, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theheartbeat
Stress Management expert, Anne Taylor, PhD, discusses how ancient practices, such as those from the Kundalini yoga tradition, can heal high-functioning anxiety and increase our health and happiness. We also discuss the vagus nerve in depth and the effects it has throughout the body, on the heart and on the nervous system. Join us!
For episode resources, go to: vitalitahealth.com
For bonus content, visit: patreon.com/theheartbeat
In this episode, Lisa gives practical tips on choosing supplements and shares her personal experience with different heart health supplements. Also, we continue our in-depth conversation with integrative physician, Dr. Stephen Sinatra. He gives additional recommendations for beneficial supplements and advises which tests are especially helpful for assessing your heart disease risk. Join us! Find episode resources at: vitalitahealth.com
In this episode, we look at heart health from the perspective of integrative medicine with a true leader and pioneer in the field, Dr. Stephen Sinatra. Dr. Sinatra is a cardiologist, nutrition specialist and psychotherapist. He has decades of experience and is extremely knowledgeable and forward-thinking about a variety of areas of heart health. This episode includes Part 1 of my interview with him, where we discuss how emotional expression (or suppression) affects the heart and we begin our discussion of the best supplements for optimal heart health.
Health disclaimer: This podcast discusses wellness strategies for heart health in an informational and educational manner only, with information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury. You should consult a physician or other trusted health care professional before adopting any of the suggestions in this podcast. Neither Lisa Henderson or Vitalita Health accept any liability for any loss or damage you may incur.
Feeling socially isolated? In this episode, discover the profound effects of social connection on your heart health as well as on your overall physical and mental health. Learn strategies for becoming more socially connected. Discover what a "vulnerability hawk" is and how you can become one! Join us for a deep and thought provoking interview with Clinical Psychologist, Jonathan Kanter, PhD, Director of the Center for the Science of Social Connection at the University of Washington.
Why does sugar have such a bad reputation? Which foods are surprisingly high in added sugar? In my interview with Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, Cassie Wright, she answers these questions and many more! We also discuss: alternative sweeteners, natural vs added sugar, the physiological effects of sugar on the cardiovascular system and the arteries, the current dietary guidelines for sugar intake, and also provide many helpful tips for reducing your sugar intake. And check out vitalitahealth.com for low sugar dessert recipes.
Health disclaimer: This podcast discusses wellness strategies for heart health in an informational and educational manner only, with information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury. You should consult a physician or other trusted health care professional before adopting any of the suggestions in this podcast. Lisa Henderson and Vitalita Health accept no liability for any loss or damage you may incur.
Today’s show is all about improving your physical fitness to enhance your health in a variety of ways and to increase your enjoyment of life. Life is creative and you have a lot of control over what happens - create the life that you want for yourself, starting now!
In our interview, Exercise Physiologist Nick Beltz, PhD discusses the “Rule of 3”, a rule of thumb to get you started with attaining a basic level of fitness. He also discusses: how different types of exercise benefit health, how much exercise you need for basic fitness and for optimal health, and easy exercise ideas to get you started. He also explains how resistance (strength training) can improve your balance and benefit your body in a variety of ways. Join us!
This podcast episode provides an introduction to Qi Gong and features an interview with Lauri Amidon. Lauri is the board president of the Institute of Qigong and Integrative Medicine. She has studied and practiced Qi Gong for 13 years, and is a certified Yi Ren® Qigong instructor.
In Part 2 of our interview with Steve Wolf, PhD, we continue our discussion about anger, emotional intelligence and the heart. Highlights from the interview:
- Anger is a suit of armor for more vulnerable emotions
- Emotion creates pressure that needs to be released in some way
- Many of us are not encouraged in childhood to express our feelings and anger is often learned in early childhood as a way to express or release a more vulnerable emotion
- Dr. Wolf explains how improving our emotional intelligence will help us identify these patterns and learn how to deal with vulnerable feelings in a more constructive and healing way
- Practical and even surprising ways you can release feelings of anger in a constructive way
- Learning how to do this will improve our relationships and also improve our heart health by decreasing the emotional pressure on the heart
Health disclaimer: This podcast discusses wellness strategies for heart health in an informational and educational manner only, with information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury. You should consult a physician or other trusted health care professional before adopting any of the suggestions in this site. I accept no liability for any loss or damage you may incur.
Anger seems so prevalent right now, and it can be so destructive to our relationships with others and to our own heart. In this episode, I interview Clinical Psychologist and anger management expert, Steve Wolf, PhD, to gain insight about how we can manage and release anger in a constructive way. In Part 1 of our interview, he discusses emotional intelligence, getting control over the impulse of anger and guides me through a breathing and mindfulness technique which can be used to calm anger. Visit my website: vitalitahealth.com for additional resources and links related to this podcast.
Part 1 of our 2-part series: Understanding the Mediterranean diet; this episode brings to life the flavors and cultures of the Mediterranean diet and also explains the health benefits in detail. It features an interview with the Director of Nutrition at Oldways, a non-profit which promotes traditional diets around the world.
The focus of this episode is on Sleep and Heart Health. This show features a fascinating interview with Researcher and Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health, Azizi Seixas, PhD. Dr. Seixas has conducted research into sleep, mental health and cardiovascular health. In this interview, he provides valuable insights into the connection between sleep and heart health, as well as practical tips you can use tonight to get a better nights' sleep.
Visit vitalitahealth.com for resources/links which accompany this episode.
In this episode, I interview Exercise Physiologist, Dan Zeman. He has extensive experience with heart patients in cardiac rehab and has also worked with a variety of professional athletes and sports teams to improve performance. A major topic in this interview is exercise and longevity. We also discuss the physiological effects of exercise on the heart, having fun with exercise and changing how we think about exercise. The interview offers some fresh and even surprising ideas. The episode also provides some practical tips to get you started with exercise safely.
Introduction to this podcast and to host Lisa Henderson - her story, purpose and approach, in her own voice