The Mountain Life: Recent Episodes
Lynn Ware Peek, Pete Stoughton
On The Mountain Life, hosts Lynn Ware Peek & Pete Stoughton explore a wide variety of topics from health, fitness, and nutrition to parenting, lifestyle, and education. Peek and Stoughton are endurance athletes and lovers of the mountain lifestyle.
Alexis Brown of the Park City Community Foudnation along with Ryan Midiri of Ski Butlers and Garrett Barner of JP Morgan explore how Live PC Give PC has shaped a community through philanthropy. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, an OB/GYN and menopause expert, shares effective navigation skills for perimenopause and menopause in her book "Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause."
Get creative with renowned creativity and performance coach Sam Bennett, author of the new book, “The 15-Minute Method.” Then, Si Hutt, president of Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital, celebrates 25 years of health care.
Local mountain biker, and Olympic silver medalist from the Paris Olympics, Haley Batten talks about winning her medal, growing up in Park City, and why she continues to love and be an ambassador for the sport. Then, naturopathic physician Dr. Nicole Cain is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. She explores a holistic approach to ridding ourselves of anxiety.
Dave Asprey the founder of biohacking, the Bulletproof Diet and Upgrade Labs in Park City talks about upgraded longevity, cognition and recovery in human performance. Then, filmmaker Iz La Motte and Park City local filmmaker and skier Sierra Schlag preview the Girl Winter Film Tour coming up on Oct. 28 at the Jim Santy Auditorium at the Park City Library.
Local resident and author Dr. Tom Schwenk, who was the only physician in Park City in the 70s and 80s when the mines closed, talks about his new book, "Beyond the False Summit." Then, members of the Park City Walkability Committee from 2009 look back at how walkability and bikeability took shape and the continued need for safety improvements. And, Gina Cox and Sonja Nordstrom of Great Basin K9 Search and Rescue in Kamas talk about the organization and how you can support their efforts to win a Landrover Defender.
Cultural historian Elsa Richardson takes a deep dive into the history of what she calls the most fascinating organ — the gut. Then, therapist Natasha Daniels describes the difficulties of having social anxiety in her vulnerable memoir, "Out of my Shell: Overcoming Social Anxiety from Childhood to Adulthood."
Nick Como, ski bum at heart and vice president of marketing at Sundance Mountain Resort, takes part in our ongoing series on iconic local residents from the past, present and in between. Then, sociolinguist Julie Sedivy tracks the path that language takes through a human life: from a baby’s first intuition of the pure mathematics of sound, to the vulnerabilities and limitations of language that come with aging.
Author, poet and podcast host Jarod Anderson explores his lifelong struggle with depression through a lens of love and gratitude for the natural world in his memoir, "Something in the Woods Loves You." Then, law enforcement veteran and best-selling author Ron Stallworth discovers an unlikely scenario — Bloods and Crips infiltrating the Salt Lake City region, threatening to turn the conservative community into a hotbed of crime.
Long-time pediatric dietitian Jill Castle discusses her new book, "Kids Thrive at Every Size: How to Nourish Your Big, Small, or In-Between Child for a Lifetime of Health and Happiness." Then, local physical therapist and concussion expert Annie Howard of Happy Brain PT talks about important updates on treating concussions.
College Admissions Consultant Jill Gully discusses the ins and outs of today’s college admissions process, and offers tips for how to help students not only find the right school, but hopefully be accepted to it too. Then, Amanda Jones talks about her new book, “That Librarian,” which documents how she found herself targeted, maligned and threatened after speaking out against banning books.
Journalist and author Christie Aschwanden talks about Metabolically Healthy Obesity, or how people who are fat and healthy may hold keys to understanding obesity. Then, ultra runner Charli McKee, who summited all 162 named peaks with public access in Salt Lake County in just in 9 months and 21 days, talks about her feat which consisted of a lot of alpine starts and many late evenings.
Brain surgeon Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz explores the past, present and future of neurosurgery in his new book, "Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery." Then, Executive Director Emeritus Chad Brackelsberg highlights the Utah Avalanche Center's cutting-edge work and previews the 31st Annual Backcountry Benefit which takes place on Sept. 12.
Diana McLain Smith consults globally on how to build relationships strong enough to master the toughest challenges. She discusses how to unite the divide in our polarized world by remaking the space between us. Then, Julia Geisler of the Salt Lake Climbers’ Alliance and Cindi Grant of Inspired Summit Adventures talk about the upcoming SLCA Climbing Festival — a campout with skills-based climbing clinics.
Dr. Boris Heifets, a neuro-anesthesiologist at Stanford Medical School, discusses the use of psychedelics and the placebo effect. Then, local author Dick Gary shares his new book, “Just Another Dick: The Presumptuous Memoir of a Truly Unimportant Person.”
Renee Huang of the Wild Women Tribe has the details on an upcoming retreat for women in Oakley. It includes everything from hiking and journal writing to shamanic energy breath work and equine-assisted learning.Then, author and novelist David Wroblewski shares his new book “Familiaris,” detailing the ways humans and canines form inseparable bonds.
Author Kevin Fedarko's 750-mile grueling trek through the Grand Canyon is no 'Walk in the Park,' and author and journalist Michael Castleman discusses his new book, "The Untold Story of Books: A Writer’s History of Book Publishing."
Renowned dyslexia expert and founder of Eye to Eye, a national non-profit mentoring program, David Flink shares his insights on learning disabilities and founder of Mountain Trails Foundation, Jan Wilking, links Park City's past to the present.
The Teton Pass between Idaho and Wyoming has a temporary fix and commuters can once again drive across. We explore the greater ripple effects for the communities in Teton County, Wyoming, and Teton County, Idaho with Jackson County Commissioner Luther Propst, then, Jen Mann and Karden Rabin, co-founders of the Chronic Fatigue School, discuss the secret language of the body and how to heal chronic pain and stress by regulating the nervous systems. They’ve written a new book, "The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind."
Journalist and author Christie Aschwanden talks about why people who are fat and healthy may hold keys to understanding obesity, and veteran publisher Paul Oelerich, editor of Ascent Magazine and the forthcoming Vanlife Adventure Journal, talks about high-quality adventure publications.
Stephen Casimiro, the founder and publisher of Adventure Journal, explains why print publications in the outdoor adventure realm are making a comeback. Then, local author Cynthia Clarke discusses her book, "Strategic Weight Loss: 20 Practical and Effective Strategies for Lifelong Success."
Local trainer Alex Wetmore explains the cutting edge of what makes kids, aging athletes (and everyone in between) thrive in sports, agility and fitness. Then, author Eric Weiner follows in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, mining his life for inspiring and practical lessons in a book that’s part biography, part travelogue, part personal prescription for a fuller, more meaningful life.
Organizational and sports psychologist Dr. Richard Davis explores the five key behaviors that lead people to make better decisions in their personal and professional lives. His newly released book is "Good Judgment: Making Better Business Decisions with the Science of Personality."Then, scientist, author and speaker, Dr. Alan Townsend, presents a moving perspective on the common ground between science and religion as he begins to see scientific inquiry as more than a source of answers to a given problem. He discusses this in his memoir, "This Ordinary Stardust: A Scientist's Path from Grief to Wonder."
Biochemist turned family physician and bestselling author Dr. Cate Shanahan reveals how vegetable oils like canola, cottonseed and six more are wreaking havoc on our bodies in her book, "Dark Calories: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Can Get It Back."Then, Bill Eddy, Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute based in San Diego, discusses his book "Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them – How to Stop Them."
Local resident Sofia Mileti talks about sound as medicine and how she trains mental health practitioners to use sound healing.Then, someone who has commuted 100,000 miles on a bike in Los Angeles joins the show. Peter Flax shares all things bike-related in "Live to Ride: Finding Joy and Meaning on a Bicycle."
Writer Tom Seeman, who grew up in a family of fourteen on welfare and food stamps in the projects of Toledo, Ohio, tells his story in his page-turning book, "Animals I want To See: A Memoir of Growing Up in the Projects and Defying the Odds." Then, Natasha Daniels talks frankly about childhood obsessive compulsive disorder and her workbook for kids called "Crushing OCD."
Investigative journalist Valerie Bauman explores the world of unregulated sperm donations and shares how she navigated her own personal interest in becoming a mom on her own while investigating the story that became a book.Then, Dr. James Doty, clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, discusses his new book, "Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything.
Dr. Blaise Baxter discusses the fifth leading cause of death for Americans: stroke. Survive Stroke Week takes place May 6-12 and is an annual observance aiming to educate Americans about stroke symptoms and lifesaving treatment options. Then, healthcare advocate Susannah Fox talks about her new book, "Rebel Health," an action-oriented and radically hopeful field guide to the underground, patient-led revolution for better health and health care.
In our ongoing series exploring mountain living publications, Greg Hanscom, publisher and editor of High Country News, talks about the culture and importance of bringing stories of the mountain west to its inhabitants.Then, a program called Discover Term was created to instill foundational principles that empower teens to fulfill their potential. There's a surf term in Costa Rica or ski term in Colorado... how does that sound instead of school?! Director Garrett Weber-Gale and student Alice Hughes share more about the program.
Dr. Carrie Jaworski, a sports medicine physician at Intermountain Park City Hospital’s sports performance center, previews a speaker series Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. at the Blair Education Center. The three-part series focuses on helping young female athletes thrive.Then, local resident Amy McDonald, founder and director of Brolly Arts discusses how a movement called Illusion of Abundance (IOA), a grassroots racial, social and climate justice project, exposes a climate and culture in crisis due to the declining Great Salt Lake.
Owner, editor, and publisher Mike Rogge of the Mountain Gazette discusses his purchase of the magazine in 2020 and how it has evolved back to its roots and shows that readers enjoy long-form journalism and high photographic art in a publication they can hold in their hands — and pay to support that. This is the first part in our series on publications that take a deep dive into mountain living.Then, long days of sunlight mean lots of UV rays. Dermatologist Dr. Jen Haley tells how you can increase sun protection from the inside out, and provides more insights about our biggest organ, the skin.
Meet Lynn Ware Peek's new co-hosts, Jay Burke and Mary Beth Maziarz. (0:00)Explore the breakthroughs nutrition researcher and author Dr. Neal Barnard has found when it comes to dieting outlined in his new book, “The Power of Foods Diet: The Breakthrough Plan That Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss.”Then, local chiropractor Dr. Jake Shores of Neuro Performance Integration talks about chiropractic BioPhysics® used to correct undiagnosed spinal abnormalities linked to pain, migraines, fatigue and more.
Cognitive scientist Andy Norman outlines a new approach to our world’s misinformation problem: one centered on the idea that minds have “immune systems” of their own.
Three-time NCAA champion and two-time Olympic runner Kara Goucher speaks out about one of the biggest scandals in running in her new book.Then, gastroenterologist Dr. Holly Clark gives us the scoop on poop… with Intermountain Health’s “Let’s Get to the Bottom of Colon Cancer” campaign.
National Geographic 2013 Adventurer of the Year, Mike Libecki joins the show to discuss how his adventures to more than 100 countries support science, conservation and humanitarian projects. Hear him speak at the Eccles Center in Park City Friday, March 22.Then, New York Times Best-selling author Eric Blehm shares the story of legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly, known as the “Godfather of Freeriding,” in his new book “The Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him.”
Writer Caroline Paul combines scientific research, cultural studies, medicine and psychology in her memoir about how outdoor adventure promotes brain health and a longer, happier life.Then venture capitalist turned Buddhist and executive coach, Jerry Colonna discusses radical self-inquiry in his book, “Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong.”
On this edition of The Mountain Life, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a board-certified physician in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness for over 20 years. She discusses her cure for The Busy Brain.Then, ultra-runner Charli McKee who summited all the named peaks in Salt Lake City in 9 months and 21 days explains she did it simply to explore her backyard by foot and tackle the world-class terrain in a more meaningful way.
Local resident, journalist, author, and KPCW DJ Kate Rice shares her life experience in a memoir about surviving and thriving after Stage IV cancer in her new book, "Cured: A Tale of Badassery."Then, Good Earth Market has opened in the Bonanza Park area of Park City. This natural foods store forwards the mission of the longtime local market, Fairweather Natural Foods. Spencer Pettit, VP of marketing for Good Earth Market, talks about pumping up your health during the long winter months.
Celeste Edmunds, now Executive Director of a national organization that helps displaced children, tells her own story of being a "Garbage Bag Girl.”Then, Ginger Hall, the race director for The Crusher in the Tushar gravel bike race near Beaver, Utah, talks about this race exploring a scenic and little-known area of our state over 70 miles and 10,000 vertical feet.
Performance psychologist Dr. Dana Sinclair discusses her new book, “Dialed In: Do Your Best When It Matters Most,” where she shares her proven plan for getting the best results when the pressure is on. Then, local resident, author, and mother of seven, Jenn Drummond, talks about her journey of climbing the second highest summits on each continent and the ensuing book she has written about it called “BreakProof.”
Exercise science researcher Keith Baar, PhD discusses studies on the effects of supplemental collagen on joints and connective tissue. (0:38)Then, Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness for over 20 years. She discusses her cure for the "Busy Brain." (25:31)
Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a board-certified physician with specialties in psychiatry and addiction medicine, discusses her new book “Un-Addiction: 6 Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life."Elcio Zanatta, the founder and CEO of Aubergine Kitchens, tells us why he only serves food that you’d want to serve to your children or grandchildren. It’s a practical way to approach a healthy menu.
Cheese expert, journalist, and educator Tenaya Darlington, AKA Madame Fromage, celebrates all things cheese in her new book, "Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese: How to Explore It, Pair It, and Love It, from the Creamiest Bries to the Funkiest Blues."Local resident, book author, and publisher, Melissa Marsted, talks about finding adventure — both big and small — in the new year.
Salt Lake resident and ultra runner Charli McKee tells how she climbed, skied, ran, or hiked every named peak in Salt Lake County over 9 months and 21 days in 2023.Then, Gnarly Nutrition talks about science-based nutrition. Shannon O'Grady, PhD in biology leads the way along with John Perry, head of marketing. They talk electrolytes, creatine, branch chain amino acids, and why more serious and not-so-serious athletes are using their products.
Olympic legend and local orthopedic specialist Dr. Eric Heiden introduces the newest addition to his team at Heiden Orthopedics, Dr Daniel Mangiapani who specializes in the knee, hip, and shoulder. (00:00)Then, what is the 100-year athlete? It’s just like it sounds, creating the longevity and health to be an athlete for 100 years! Ben Van Treese and Rich Ellis, of Off the Mountain, train people for life-changing mountain adventures. They just kicked off the 100-year athlete program. (27:55)
Writer and sociologist Clayton J. Szczech discusses the oldest distilled spirit in America: tequila. Since moving to Mexico in 2006, he’s become a passionate advocate for the craft, quality, and tradition of this beverage from the blue agave plant.Then, child psychiatrist Dr. Catherine McCarthy explores her new book, "Raising a Kid Who Can: Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability and Emotional Strength." It’s a new approach to parenting that presents 10 essential principles for raising emotionally strong and resilient children.
Ultra runner and bio-medical engineer Leah Yingling talks about training, resilience, overcoming trauma and fitting it all in.Then, why not try a 103-mile race, on foot, fat bike, or skis in the harsh Wyoming winter of the Wind River Mountains, hauling your sleeping bag, GPS, water and food behind you? The organizers of The Drift Race tell why people do this intense race.
Author of the "How Not to Die" series, Dr. Michael Greger, discusses his book "How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older."Then, explore the sport of SkiMo, short for Ski Mountaineering, with SkiMo Utah leaders Rob Aldrich and John Allison. Have you seen people in lycra racing uphill on skis? Well, that’s just part of this rapidly growing human-powered sport.
Dr. Greg Eckel, a naturopathic physician, Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioner, and founder of the Energy 4 Life Centers located in in Park City talks about regenerative medicine. (00:44)Then, Amy Francis, founder and owner of Rocky Mountain Therapy Dogs tells how this robust non-profit business trains dogs and shares them in schools, assisted living centers, and hospitals to bring comfort, joy, and calm to all. (26:14)
Award-winning reporter Jennifer Wallace discusses When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and what we can do to fight back. (1:01)Then, Dr. Russell Moore, the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today magazine who discusses his new book, LOSING OUR RELIGION: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, in which he calls on his fellow evangelical Christians to arrive at truth over tribalism, to the gospel over politics, and argues for integrity over influence. (26:08)
Craig Johnson, author of the bestselling Longmire mysteries, talks about his 19th book in the series and an upcoming talk at King’s English bookshop in Salt Lake on September 10. (00:43)Then, author, academic advisor, and educator Ana Homayoun addresses issues that are critical and timely for parents, teens, and educators in her new book, “Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admissions.” (26:17)
Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist best known for defining and naming seasonal affective disorder, or (SAD). He talks about how SAD can affect people in all seasons. (0:52)Then, Dr. Nathan Joos is a new ENT (ear, nose, and throat) physician at Intermountain Health Park City specialty clinic. He discusses some promising new treatments for sleep apnea. (25:34)
Intermountain Park City Hospital is welcoming its first pediatric orthopedic surgeon, who will provide comprehensive, orthopedic care to children and further expand the hospital’s pediatric care services for families living along the Wasatch Back. (0:46)Then, certified music therapist and local resident Kayla Zuckerman Kantor talks about her business, Make Me a Melody, and how she was inspired by working in pediatric palliative care at Primary Children’s Hospital. (24:33)
MIT economist Amy Finkelstein shares a lively and provocative proposal for American health insurance reform in her new book, “We’ve Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care.” (00:50)Then, Julia Geisler, Executive Director of the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance, talks about the annual climbing festival, this year in the Uintah Mountains, and pays tribute to climbing by sharing an exciting announcement. (26:46)
Tom Mueller is the New York Times bestselling author of "Extra Virginity" and "Crisis of Conscience." Tom discusses his new book "How to Make a Killing: Blood, Death and Dollars in American Medicine." This book is about the world of kidney dialysis, whistleblowing, and profit. It’s also about what our kidneys do for us and what the health care industry can often fail to do for our kidneys. (1:19)Then, physical therapist Heather Deford talks about young women’s health and how to achieve body awareness and confidence, inner strength, core balance, and healthy strategies to manage puberty. Heather’s business, Holistic Womb, along with the Beau Collective present a workshop in late August and early September for 4th-7th grade females called Shift that aims to facilitate these topics. (37:12)
Erin Lee of Halotherapy Solutions discusses a natural salt therapy that may help clean the lungs and combat effects of air pollution. (0:42)Then, psychologist Dr. Ellen Braaten talks about “Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation.” (27:24)
Go on a powerful exploration of how we pay attention in a distracted world with philosopher and entrepreneur Christian Madsbjerg. His new book may transform the way we connect with one another - at work, at home, and beyond. (0:47)Then, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Roy A. Meals takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history, and health to unlock the mysteries of our muscles. (29:01)
Former on-air host and reporter for the Golf Channel, Lisa Cornwell, talks about her time inside what she calls "the boys’ club of sports media."(1:32)Then, a rebroadcast of our March interview with Dr. Will Cole who examines the relationship between what you eat and how you feel in his book "Gut Feelings." (26:54)
Three-time James Beard award winner and cookbook author, Anya Von Bremzen takes us through the culture of the culinary world as she travels the globe in search of food, history and the meaning of home. (1:02)Then, Dr. Giselle Batcheller, founder of Wellness and Esthetics in Park City. She brings some of the most advanced protocols in lasers and regenerative medicine to Utah. (25:08)
Nearly 70% of men over 60 have a noncancerous enlarged prostate. Dr. Shivank Bhatia, a top interventional radiologist, talks about a procedure called prostatic arterial embolization (PAE) that is non-invasive and very effective in shrinking the prostate. (1:23)Then, investigative journalist and sustainable fashion expert Alden Wicker joins the program to enlighten us about the clothes we wear. Her new book is "To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick --And How We Can Fight Back.” (26:17)
Journalist Darrell Hartman tells the story of two American explorers Robert Peary and Frederick Cook who both claimed to have discovered the North Pole.Then, Novelist Ruta Sepetys explores what makes a story that leaves an indelible mark on the reader or listener.
First, author and entrepreneur Martinus Evans challenges the conventional narrative of what a runner looks like in his new book, “Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run.” (1:04)Then, local children’s book author Katie Mullaly on the "Land of Enough," the long-awaited next volume in the Land of… children’s books series which teaches all of us the power of gratitude. (23:58)Finally, another local author Cami Richardson discusses her recent memoir, "Foggy Goggles." (38:16)
First, Glamour Magazine's senior editor Stephanie McNeal shares an unfiltered, colorful romp through the IRL world of influencers that spills the tea on the $16 billion dollar industry of content creation. (0:51)Then, Wild Women Tribe’s founder Renee Huang shares upcoming community events and mindful adventures for empowered women. (24:41)
Sports and health journalist Christine Yu writes about groundbreaking science of women athletes in her new book, “Up to Speed.” (0:53)Then, local resident and author Joel Zuckerman talks about an upcoming speaker series on how focused, proactive, day-to-day gratitude can have a transformative effect on a person’s health, well-being and outlook. (25:18)
Prize-winning author and breast cancer survivor Leslie Lehr talks about her new book, “A Boob’s Life: How America’s Obsession Shaped Me and You.”Then, Sharon Palmer, known as the “vegan nutritionist,” presents a food plan for those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or just a desire to eat a low-glycemic diet.
Utah-based author Jeff Devaney talks about how he overcame a language-based learning disability that has shaped his entire life. (0:58) Then, the owners and founding chefs of Hell’s Backbone Grill in Southern Utah tell the story behind the destination restaurant. (21:24) Finally, meet the people behind this weekend's Running With Ed fundraising event. (40:24)
Kristen Schultz, director of the Early Childhood Alliance of the Park City Community Foundation, and Anna Thomas with Voices for Utah Children, discuss the crisis in funding for early childcare and education and why supporting young children is the best investment for society at large. (1:07)May is mental health awareness month. The Christian Center of Park City shares how it is working to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. (31:20)
Linguist Valerie Fridland weaves together history, psychology, science and laugh-out-loud anecdotes to explain why we speak the way we do today and how that impacts what kids may be saying tomorrow. (0:57) Then, Neil King Jr., who walked 330 miles along the edges of roads and highways between Washington, DC and New York City, talks about what he learned about America along the way. (29:13)
Dr. Izabella Wentz discusses adrenal fatigue and how it relates to thyroid conditions (1:03). Then, fitness gurus Juliet and Kelly Starrett share the 10 essential habits to help you move freely and live fully (25:55).
Dr. Ricardo Nuila, a hospitalist at a safety-net hospital in Houston, writes about the state of healthcare in his book "The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine." (1:06) Then, a rebroadcast of The Mountain Life's interview with Dacher Keltner, an expert in human emotions, about his new book, "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life." (27:49)
Local resident and CEO of KT Tape, Jessica Klodnicki, talks about this therapeutic kinesiology tape that supports tendons, muscles and fascia and improves blood flow.Then, Northwestern Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics Research Lab's Dr. Viorica Marian shares her new book, "The Power of Language: How the Codes We Use to Think, Speak, and Live Transform Our Minds."
The Park City Culinary Institute shares what’s cooking since the school opened in 2014. Then, adventure skier and storyteller Brody Leven explains how he advocates for the planet and people through his steep skiing and self-supported endurance outings.
Functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole examines what can be a shame-filled relationship between what you eat and how you feel in his new book "Gut Feelings." (0:54) Then, psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin explores the right way, albeit maybe not the easy way, to self-care. (26:14)
Sports physician Dr. Max Testa, who runs the Sports Performance Center at Park City Hospital, talks about scientifically helping people find the most efficient and effective path to fitness and performance.Then author Meg Zucker, who has written "Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities," joins the show.
Award-winning journalist and internationally recognized speaker on gender issues, sex and relationships, Peggy Orenstein discusses her latest book, "Unraveling."Then designer and author Cyndie Spiegel shares how a series of family tragedies during the pandemic made her reconsider everything in her book, "Microjoys."
New York Times best-selling author and journalist Sam Quiñones tackles one of the most serious challenges the US faces today in his new book, "The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth." (00:55) Local author Robin Hill talks about his new book, a fiction based on his time working as an alternative educator for at-risk teens and what inspires him to help these youth. (27:14)
Psychotherapist Dr. Dana Dorfman discusses how parents can tackle the anxiety they may be passing onto their children in her new book, "When Worry Works: How to Harness Your Parenting Stress and Guide Your Teen to Success."And local Dr. Vanessa Hart shares her new venture. After a long career as a general surgeon, she has started her own practice specializing in medical aesthetics at Spa Asteria in Park City.
Concussion expert and physical therapist Annie Howard shares how her own personal experience with a traumatic brain injury has intensified her passion for helping others with concussions. (00:41) Then M. Yvette Quintana and Jules Renner share how adult ADHD can be turned into a superpower. They say it is all about how you navigate it and make it work for you. (23:21)
Callie Bauer, who specializes in oncology massage at Intermountain Park City Hospital, shares a growing body of research showing promising results in clinical trials and in-hospital massage programs. (00:38) Then local author Bonnie Bedford Park presents the second book of her trilogy, "Six Weeks For Boat Mail." (26:12)
Essayist and biographer for the Dalai Lama, Pico Iyer, talks about how to find what truly fills a person with happiness. (00:00) Then, Vincent Tolman who was pronounced dead in 2003 and put in a body bag when a paramedic broke protocol to try, and succeed, to revive him. (24.32)
Dr. Marc Schulz shares how to be more fulfilled in "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness." (00:51) Author and lecturer Chris Bailey explores the science behind living a deeper, more intentional life in "How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times." (26:26)
Dr. Anna Lembke discusses her book, "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence." She shares how we can recharge our natural dopamine release by cutting out the unhealthy external search for dopamine.(00:44)Then, Park City resident Dr. Bob Barrali, a board-certified emergency physician who transitioned into integrative medicine, shares why he founded Journease, a therapy clinic in Salt Lake City specializing in ketamine-assisted therapy. (35:11)
Dacher Keltner, an expert in human emotions, presents his new book, "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life." (00:56) Then Park City local Kay Whiting Harrison shares her story about surviving a suicide attempt to achieve her goal of giving hope and saving lives in, "Lived to Tell: Thriving After Suicide Attempt." (23:55)
Dr. Temple Grandin, an author, academic, and animal behaviorist discusses her book, "Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions." (01:29)Best-selling author Nathalia Holt talks about her book "Wise Gals: The Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of Espionage." (27:07)
Boot fitter extraordinaire Brian Potempa, who has been in the ski industry for over 30 years, talks about his recently opened shop, The Ski Shoe, in Park City. (01:00) Judd Efinger with Park City Teamworks talks about his new book, "The 7 Summits of Winning Teams: Why Some Teams Make it to the Top." (24:05)
Kyra Wong, the founder of Pain Free Studio in Park City, is a postural alignment specialist and an accredited exercise therapist trained at the Egoscue Institute. She and her team are offering health for the holidays. (01:00) Creative director at the Pantone Color Institute and author of the new book "Deep Color: The Shades That Shape Our Souls," Keith Recker, talks about how color is a powerful force in our lives, a significant influence in visual and verbal communication and on the decisions we make every day. (27:04)
New York Times best-selling author and journalist Sam Quiñones tackles one of the most serious challenges the US faces today in his new book, "The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth." (1:02) Writer Linda McGurk presents, "The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day." (27:45)
Bestselling author and gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan discusses her new book, "The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens From the Inside Out." (00:41) Then, Nick Houchens, owner and founder of A-Line Ski and Sport, shares his mobile custom ski boot fitting business is in Park City. (24:23)And finally, time management expert Laura Vandercam shares her new book, "Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters." (41:07)
Dr. Aric Prather, a world-renowned sleep scientist and an expert clinician, says he has cracked the code to help even the most restless of sleepers get a good night’s rest.Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, the founder and clinical director of the largest private ADHD specialty clinic in the US, discusses her new book, "Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults With ADHD."
Local physical therapist Heather Jean Deford, founder of Holistic Womb, specializes in pelvic floor, jaw and craniosacral therapy. For 19 years Deford has helped women reverse symptoms of incontinence and pain. (00:00)Then local resident and founder of Brolly Arts, Amy MacDonald, previews a community discussion on the evaporating Great Salt Lake and how we can help to ensure enough water stays in the lake for its healthy future. (28:26)
This week's show focuses on autism and diverse ways of thinking. First, New York Times best-selling author Dr. Temple Grandin. She lives with autism and presents the various ways an autistic mind thinks in her new book, "Visual Thinking."Then we hear from Deb Hartley and Liza Howell from Bridge 21, a local organization that offers support and housing options for neurodiverse individuals in our community.
On this edition of the Mountain Life, hosts David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek speak with (00:56) author and Children of God cult survivor Daniella Mestyanek Young whose new memoir, Uncultured, explores the dangers unleashed when harmful group mentality goes unrecognized. (27:25) Then, David Belz and Sofia Mileti of The Shop Yoga studio join us to talk about the grand reopening of the longtime Park City studio located in Old Town Park City.
Today on The Mountain Life, hosts David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include:(01:29) Licensed clinical social worker and parenting expert Catherine Pearlman, who speaks directly to eight- to twelve-year-old children about digital safety in a manner that is playful, engaging, and age-appropriate, She highlights her book on the topic: First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette.Then, (17:13) nurse and childbirth educator, Lauren Davis, who coordinates the new Childbirth Education classes at Intermountain Park City Hospital. She joins to discuss this new program that helps moms-to-be prepare for labor and delivery.
Today on The Mountain Life, hosts David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek speak with:(1:09 ) One of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust, Tova Friedman, who joins the show to disucss her memoir, The Daughter of Auschwitz, which she believes is more important now than ever in a world in which hatred is growing and surveys show many young people don't even know about the genocide that killed 6 million Jews.(27:42) Then, authors Albert Ratner and Dr. Michael Roizen, the Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, join the show. They discusses their book, The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow, in which he offers a look at the surprising new science of longevity.
Today on The Mountain Life, David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include:(00:56) Longtime Park City resident and professional, wellness, and recovery coach Brooks Addicott who will present a new movement in the greater Park City area - it is recently formed CLUB FREE, a group with the aim to embrace, support, and advance sober-fun culture.(28:50) Then, one of Fortune Magazine’s “Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America,” Carla A. Harris. In her new book, LEAD TO WIN: How to Be a Powerful, Impactful, Influential Leader in Any Environment, Carla examines the journey from individual contributor to effective leader.
Today on the Mountain Life, Lynn Ware Peek and David Wintzer’s guests include: (01:42) Dr. Michael Chen, a new OB/GYN at Intermountain Park City Hospital. Then (28:26) Author and Rabbi Steve Leder joins the Mountain Life to discuss his new book For You When I Am Gone.
Today on the Mountain Life, Lynn Ware Peek and David Wintzer’s guests include: (01:42) Dr. Michael Chen, a new OB/GYN at Intermountain Park City Hospital. Then (28:26) Author and Rabbi Steve Leder joins the Mountain Life to discuss his new book For You When I Am Gone.
In this week's The Mountain Life, hosts David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek speak with (0:56) best-selling author Nathalia Holt who has written a book about five female spies during and after World War II: Wise Gals: The Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of Espionage. (22:19) Then, New York-based energy healer and meditation teacher, Laura Chung joins the show to discuss her book, How To Manifest: Make Your Dreams A Reality In 40 Days. (37:14 ) Finally, local resident Renee Huang joins the show to discuss her work as the founder of Wild Women Tribe, a community group that connects like-minded women in transformational experiences outdoors.
In this week's The Mountain Life, hosts David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek speak with (0:56) best-selling author Nathalia Holt who has written a book about five female spies during and after World War II: Wise Gals: The Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of Espionage. (22:19) Then, New York-based energy healer and meditation teacher, Laura Chung joins the show to discuss her book, How To Manifest: Make Your Dreams A Reality In 40 Days. (37:14 ) Finally, local resident Renee Huang joins the show to discuss her work as the founder of Wild Women Tribe, a community group that connects like-minded women in transformational experiences outdoors.
Today on The Mountain Life, David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek’s guests include:(00:49) Licensed therapist Hilary Kinavey and registered dietician Dana Sturtevant who have written RECLAIMING BODY TRUST: A Path to Healing and Liberation. It is a holistic and powerful framework for accepting and liberating our bodies and ourselves.Then (27:02), journalist Linda Flanagan joins the show. Her writing on sports has appeared in The Atlantic, Runner's World, and NPR's education site Mind/Shift. She discusses her new book, Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports — and Why It Matters.
Today on The Mountain Life, David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek’s guests include:(00:49) Licensed therapist Hilary Kinavey and registered dietician Dana Sturtevant who have written RECLAIMING BODY TRUST: A Path to Healing and Liberation. It is a holistic and powerful framework for accepting and liberating our bodies and ourselves.Then (27:02), journalist Linda Flanagan joins the show. Her writing on sports has appeared in The Atlantic, Runner's World, and NPR's education site Mind/Shift. She discusses her new book, Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports — and Why It Matters.
Today on The Mountain Life, hosts David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek speak with (01:06) Dr. Christy Kane who specializes in youth mental health. She joins the show to talk about several upcoming talks in the Park City area, and mental health with our youth.
Today on The Mountain Life, hosts David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek speak with (01:06) Dr. Christy Kane who specializes in youth mental health. She joins the show to talk about several upcoming talks in the Park City area, and mental health with our youth.
Today on the Mountain Life, Lynn Ware Peek and new co-host David Wintzer’s guests are: (02:07) Dr. Carrie Jaworski, the new sports medicine provider at Intermountain Park City Hospital along with Dr. Max Testa. (52:09) Then, Lauren Lockey of Sage Mountain animal sanctuary talks about plant-based palooza, combining a plant-based life with animal rescue. (20:34) Finally one local woman’s story about her experience with ovarian cancer as ovarian cancer awareness month begins.
In this episode of The Mountain Life Wednesday Lynn Ware Peek and guest co-host Sarah Ervin's guests include:(0:59) Psychologist and author Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz , who will discuss a guide for parents and caregivers of children who have been traumatized -- how to recognize it and what to do to promote healing and recovery. He talks about her new book HAS YOUR CHILD BEEN TRAUMATIZED? How to Know and What to do to Promote Healing and RecoveryThen (22:42) Chad Brackelsburg, director of Utah Avalanche Center who talks about one of the best fundraising parties of the year coming up on September 8, it's the 29th annual Backcountry Benefit. Finally, (35:54) Chris Magerl, director of the Summit Challenge which takes place on Saturday, August 27. This fully-supported ride through the scenic mountains of Northern Utah raises money for the National Ability Center's adaptive cycling and mountain bike programs.
Today on the Mountain Life, host Lynn Ware Peek's guests include (01:02) Dr. Lynne Fenton, the psychiatrist blamed for the Aurora shooter’s massacre who joins to tell her story and presents her road map to prevent future mass shootings. (24:44) Then, writer, educator, and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart who challenges our current approach to literacy - arguing that it offers too little, too late. She discusses her new book, Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six. It is a guide for parents.
This week on The Mountain Life, author (00:48) Joanne Tubbs Kelly sheds light on an important, often taboo, topic — medical aid in dying. Joanne talks about her memoir, Walking Him Home helping my husband die with dignity, which brings her very personal story and journey as she helped her husband die. Then, (25:38) Connor Ryan, a Protect Our Winters (POW) athlete and skier, joins the show. He hails from mixed heritage - Lakota and Irish. This informs his lust for wide-open spaces, big mountains, and traditional ceremonies.
On today's episode of The Mountain Life, Pete Stoughton and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include: (01:01) Mexican-American Poet & Novelist Erika L. Sánchez joins the show to introduce her new memoir, Crying In The Bathroom, in which no subject is off-limits—including sex, shame (and how they intersect for Latina women), feminism, depression, gender norms, beauty standards, ambition, and race. (25:38) Then, a conversation about mental health in the Wasatch Back with two women, Linda Graves and Pamella Bello, whose passion and efforts to destigmatize and promote prevention bring our community towards greater understanding and increased services.
This week on The Mountain Life, hosts Pete Stoughton and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include: (00:52) The executive director of the Aspen Institute’s Program on Religion and Society, Simran Jeet Singh, who joins to talk about his new book, The Light We Give, and a life of connection and a commitment to justice. Then (27:47), local resident Eric Cylvick who is a professional recreationalist in the biggest sense of the word. He created ZipRider ziplines; you’ve probably found yourself soaring down one of his company’s ziplines in Park City or around the globe.
This week on The Mountain Life hosts Pete Stoughton and guest co-host Sarah Ervin speak with: (01:44) Author Wade Rouse who tells the poignant story of being a queer kid in a conservative community in the Ozarks and his relationship with his father. Then about his new book, a fiction published with the pen name of his grandmother, Viola Shipman, The Edge Of Summer. (24:20) Then, Team USA's Sarah Cummings, an All-American at Princeton in the 10,000 meter run, now a local Park City resident and rated one of the top ultra-runners in the world.
Tune into The Mountain Life at 9 am following the Local News Hour and NPR News. In light of it being a great summer holiday week, hosts Lynn Ware Peak and Pete Stoughton are taking today off and rebroadcasting two of their favorite shows.First up (01:14), local Park City resident and founder of the Kresser Institute, Chris Kresser. Chris is a renowned expert, clinician, and educator in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health. His mission is to provide the next generation of functional health practitioners and coaches with the skills, tools, and training they need to turn the tide of chronic disease—and change the future of medicine.Then (25:15) writer, filmmaker, and health enthusiast Max Lugavere, who wrote best-seller Genius Foods, is now back with Genius Kitchen. His new book includes more information on how to use food as medicine, and as a means to enhance your brainpower.
On today's episode of The Mountain Life, Lynn and Pete's guests include: (00:59) Dr. Austin Smith, medical director of the Emergency department at Intermountain Park City Hospital who talks about how his team helps when you get unexpectedly ejected from the seat of your mountain bike. Then (24:49) Babbie McComb, Sofia Mileti, and Mike Wong of Healing Seeds Farms in Peoa discuss a new model for farms that includes medicinal plants, herbs, and activities that nurture health and healing.
In this episode of The Mountain Life hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Pete Stoughton's guests include:(01:00) Advocate, educator and journalist Lisa L.Lewis, who helped spark the first law in the nation requiring healthy school start times, joins to discuss her new book, The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, And How Parents And Schools Can Help Them Thrive. Then, (27:54) Abbey Eddy of SOS Outreach joins to talk about how this group starts with powerful outdoor experiences and help youth gear up for life.
On today's The Mountain Life, hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Pete Stoughton's guests include: (01:36) Author and beloved Rabbi Steve Leder who will discuss his new book, For You When I am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story. Rabbi Leder offers this new guide to help readers put into words what they hope their loved ones know after they have gone - creating what he calls an ethical will. It's for people at all stages of life who wish to leave their legacy to their loved ones. Then (26:01), local author and publisher Katie Mullaly who has written the Land Of.... children's book series. She returns to talk about her free summer activity kits for kids and her upcoming book about gratitude.
This week, Lynn Ware Peek and Pete Stoughton’s guests include: (01:41) Two-time world champion debater and former coach of the Harvard debate team, Bo Seo who tells the inspiring story of his life in competitive debating and reveals the timeless secrets of effective communication and persuasion. His most recent book is Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard.Then, (24:47) looking for volunteer opportunities? We talk with McPolin Elementary educators Bob Edmiston and Kara Cook about an important summer reading program.Finally, (37:54) a conversation with Cami Richardson, Kate Mapp and Kate Black about the Living Library project -- a collaboration between the Park City Library and the Park City LGBTQIA+ Taskforce to bring awareness and education and personal stories during Pride Month.
On today's episode of The Mountain Life, Pete Stoughton and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include: (01:03) One of the great naval leaders of our time, retired Admiral James Stavridis, who has written TO RISK IT ALL: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision. He talks about how great leaders make decisions under great pressure and weaves the stories of great naval leaders throughout history. Then (28:16) Susan Cain, who introduced the world to the upsides of introversion, is back with a look at how sorrow and longing make us whole. Her new book is called Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole which gives voice to those who understand that light and dark can—and should—coexist.
Today on The Mountain Life, hosts Pete Stoughton and Lynn Ware Peek speak with (01:02) local pharmacist Karin Carestia, who takes listeners on a journey through the medicinal qualities of the cannabis plant and how patients can obtain a medical card. Then, (26:48) Dr. Tim Michaelis, a dermatologist with Intermountain Park City Hospital, talks about the early detection of skin cancers, treatment, and how we can avoid it even when we live at high elevations under consistent sun exposure.
On today's episode of The Mountain Life, Lynn Ware Peek and guest co-host Sarah Ervin's guests include: (00:51) Psychologist, author and speaker Daniel Pink who discusses The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His book was an instant NYT bestseller about the transforming power of our most misunderstood yet potentially most valuable emotion: regret.Then, (27:33) Amber O’Neal Johnston, an established authority on including diverse voices in traditional curricula, looks at how children learn the values that will inform how they move through the world in her new book, A PLACE TO BELONG: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond.
On today's The Mountain Life, Pete and Lynn’s guests include: (01:10) Pulitzer Prize winner Matt Richtel who brings some new discoveries about what it takes to be creative. His new book is INSPIRED: Understanding Creativity: A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul. Then, (27:12) Sarah Fay, an award-winning writer and journalist on the faculty at Northwestern. Her book, PATHOLOGICAL: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses --is a cautionary tale about blindly accepting a psychiatric diagnosis.
On this week’s episode of The Mountain Life, Lynn Ware Peek and Sarah Ervin, who's covering for Pete Stoughton, speak with (01:42) Five homegrown Park City film makers, now working professionally in the film industry, will present at the 15th annual Filmmakers Showcase on May 12th at the Jim Santy Auditorium.Then, (26:41) have you ever thought of getting your dog a professional massage? Park City Dog Massage joins the show to talk about this nurturing, niche business, with certified canine massage therapist Lynda Fosburg.
On The Mountain Life today, Pete Stoughton and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include: (01:49) Kate Swenson whose son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism. Kate now offers support and connection to others on this path. She has a popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, and joins to discuss her new memoir, Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy.(20:55) May Mental Health awareness month is just around the corner and Rachel Devine of Connect Summit County will be joining to give an overview of some of the events happening.Then, (32:11) it's all about Running With Ed -- coming up in May. Time to get your teams together and plan your costume to raise money for education while running the roads and trails of Park City.
On today's episode of The Mountain Life, Pete Stoughton and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include: (01:07) Dr. Michelle Segar, an award-winning sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan. She joins to talk about a truly fresh, brain-based new take on the old and tired behavior change paradigm which she discusses in her new book, THE JOY CHOICE: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise. Then, (25:52) the Park City High School Mountain bike team gets this season rolling with a huge team. They will talk about the upcoming fundraisers and how to catch their races this season.
Today on The Mountain Life, Pete Stoughton and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include: (01:26) Dr. Becca Levy, a foremost expert on aging, tells us why ageism is the most widespread and socially accepted prejudice today, yet remains unexplored. She is the author of Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long & Well You Live.Then, (28:52) Local resident Chris Kresser, founder of the Kresser Institute and a renowned expert, clinician, and educator in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health. His mission is to provide the next generation of functional health practitioners and coaches with the skills, tools, and training they need to turn the tide of chronic disease—and change the future of medicine.
The Mountain Life for April 6, 2022. On today's show, Pete and Lynn's guests include: (01:31) Lora Smith, Executive Director of Mountain Trails Foundation who joins to talk about the upcoming trail season. Now that the ski season has begun to wane, Summit and Wasatch County residents start thinking about biking, hiking and walking on the multitudes of trails in the Wasatch Back. Tune in to hear about new trail projects for this summer.Then, (27:47) mental health counselor Dr. Christy Kane, who speaks to sell-out crowds about the mental health of individuals, families, and our communities as well as the neurological impact of trauma on the human brain. She invites listeners to the upcoming Find Your Voice Conference.
On The Mountain Life for Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Pete Stoughton and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include: (01:04) Writer, filmmaker, and health enthusiast Max Lugavere, who wrote best-seller Genius Foods, is now back with Genius Kitchen. His new book includes more information on how to use food as medicine, and as a means to enhance your brainpower.Then (33:24), is your tween or teen (or maybe even you) suffering from sleeplessness? Sleep expert Julie Wright MFT joins the show to discuss her new book Generation Sleepless, The Silent Epidemic Harming Teens and What to Do About It.
On The Mountain Life for March 23, 2022, Pete and Lynn's guests include:(01:45) Intermountain Park City Hospital's Sports nutritionist Jessica LaRoche who will share the secrets of the professional athletes -- how they use food to help increase endurance and strength and how you can too. (29:57) Then, sought-after intimacy expert Zoe Kors who has just written, RADICAL INTIMACY: Cultivate the Deeply Connected Relationships You Desire and Deserve. Her book addresses what she calls the essential truth in discussions of intimacy: we can meet each other only to the extent that we can meet ourselves.
This week on The Mountain Life, Lynn and Pete are joined by:(01:25) Kelle Cobble and Nina Lynch of Kelle and Nina Coaching join the show to talk about their integrative and unique approach to life coaching. Their coaching methods are evidence-based and rooted in science, and they will show you how to condition your mind like you condition your body, so you can live your best life without anything holding you back.(23:24) Then, Jeffrey Morse who died on the operating table after suffering an aneurism, but lives to talk about it and how he is thriving following the aneurism, a dissected artery, a stroke, and paralysis— that forever changed his life and taught him perseverance. His new book is Finding Forward: You Have the Will Within.
Today's guests on the The Mountain Life are authors (1:20) Alice Boyes, Ph.D who wrote Stress-Free Productivity and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication writer ( 25:59) Vanessa Van Edwards.
Today's guests on The Mountain Life are (1:06) Psychiatrist and Neuroscientist Dr. Thomas Insel then (26:24) Dr.Max Testa and Marlene Hatch PT from the Sports Performance Lab at Intermountain Park City Hospital join the program.
This week, Lynn and Pete are joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Grant Brenner (01:41) who joins the show to explore his new book, MAKING YOUR CRAZY WORK FOR YOU: From Isolation to Self-Acceptance, Compassionate Empathy, and Love. He discusses the use of the word "crazy" and says it's time for a positive redirection of that word.Then, (25:00) Andy Buckley, service manager and competition service specialist at a longtime local ski business, Rennstall. Andy joins to talk about how one local business takes pride and ownership in the performance of some of the athletes at the Beijing winter games.
Joining Lynn and Pete this week is Julie Bogart, the author of RAISING CRITICAL THINKERS: A Parent’s Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age. Julie Bogart is known for her common-sense parenting and education advice. She’s the author of the beloved book THE BRAVE LEARNER: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life. She joins us in the first half.Then, from open floor plans and Zoom calls to Slack channels, the workplace has changed a lot over the years. But there’s one thing that never changes: you’ll always encounter jerks. this week, social psychologist Tessa West joins Lynn and Pete on The Mountain Life. In her new book JERKS AT WORK: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them, reveals scientific-based strategies to dealing with—and ultimately breaking free from—the people who make work and life miserable, whether it’s an overbearing boss, an irritating coworker, or sometimes, even you.
With the Beijing Winter Olympics starting on February 4th, The Mountain Life sits down with a few local Olympic legends to hear them reflect on their Olympic experiences. Local hero and one of the greatest Giant Slalom skiers of all-time, Ted Ligety joins the show, as well as local Liz Stephen, who was part of the women’s cross country ski team that has made history.
Today's guests on The Mountain Life include: (01:29) Amy Herman author of Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life and (29:15) author Elle Viaggiare who has written The 90 Day Life: How to Live More in 3 Months Than You Have in 3 Years
In this episode of The Mountain Life guests include: ( 1:23) Dr. Fitzgerald has written YOUNGER YOU: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. and ( 27:35) Dr. Ethan Kross author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters and How to Harness it
This week on The Mountain Life, Lynn and Pete are joined by: Author Greg Peters who has written about the 193 million acres of forests, mountains, deserts, watersheds, and grasslands, that provide a multitude of uses as diverse as America itself and make up Our National Forests, the title of his new book. This conversation will take a complete look at America’s national forests—their triumphs, challenges, controversies, and vital programs.Then, Let's Get Physical with author Danielle Friedman who explores how women discovered exercise and reshaped the world. It's the untold history of women’s exercise culture–from jogging and Jazzercise to Jane Fonda–and how women have parlayed physical strength into other forms of power.
In this episode of The Mountain life guest include: ( 1:36) Structural Stretch in Park City founder Aaron Wartena, ( 17:59) Bill Pierce cross country ski expert and ( 32:03) Connor Brown and Patrick Bourque of Offset Bier
In this episode of The Mountain Life guests are Dr. Phoebe E. Freer ( 1:24) of the University of Utah Redstone clinic and New York City Ballet principal ballerina Megan Fairchild ( 27:21) .
On this week's The Mountain Life, Lynn and Pete are joined by, Chad Brackelsburg and Jimmy Martin of the Utah Avalanche Center. Brackelsburg and Martin talks about avalanche education and how we are setting ourselves up for the season with regard to the snowpack. It is Avalanche Awareness Week in the State of Utah and there are many events going on in the community to boost your awareness and therefore your safety. Then, Dr. Paul Meriac, (28:09), one of the new physicians at the University of Utah Redstone Clinic at Kimball Junction will join. He talks about wilderness medicine, osteopathy, mental health, and overall wellness.
In this episode of The Mountain Life : Dermatologist Dr. Jen Haley, physical therapist and yoga instructor Heather Deford and finally college student Lindsay Carreto and the director of the Bright Futures program at Park City High school Jen O'Brien are today's guests.
Today on The Mountain Life co-authors Jim Doilney and Rick Barrow who have written Riding The Scalpel and Jude Stewart writer of REVELATIONS IN AIR: A Guidebook to Smell join the show.
Today's guests are author and editor Armando Correa of People Magazine en Español and Ultra Runner and Park City resident Jared Campbell
The Mountain Life welcomes Elissa Aten, the Executive Director of PC READS and Molly Dillon, Dr. Kelly Woodward, Medical Director of the LiveWell Center at Intermountain Park City Hospital and Award-winning children’s book author and youth motivational speaker Ty Allan Jackson.
This week on The Mountain Life : Qian Julie Wang who has written a memoir called Beautiful Country, local health and yoga practitioner Lauren Lockey of Sage Mountain Sanctuary and Bill Eddy, co-founder of the High Conflict Institute
The Mountain Life welcomes New Yorker staff writer Kelefa Sanneh and local residents and wedding officiants Anita and Craig Gordon
On The Mountain Life, Pete Stoughton talks with Chris Best, Head Coach of the Park City High School Mountain Bike team, and team member Joselyn Ginn.
On The Mountain Life, Lynn Ware Peek speaks with Dr. Amishi Jha, author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.
On The Mountain Life, Lori Weston, administrator at Park City Hospital, joins the show to tell us more about the recent announcement regarding a new surgery center in the Wasatch Back.
On The Mountain Life. Emma Garrard, Director of Nordic skiing at Park City Ski School, along with Adam Loomis, head coach of ski jumping, will come on to discuss the upcoming PC Fall Trail Series.
On The Mountain Life, Pete Stoughton welcomes Meaghan Miller-Gitlin, Executive Director of EATS.
On The Mountain Life, Dr. Danielle Dick, an award-winning developmental psychology professor and researcher will speak about a provocative, science-based approach to parenting that is centered on a child’s unique genetic code.