The Health & Happiness Podcast: Recent Episodes
Health & Happiness Institute
At Health & Happiness Institute, we share a common goal of helping others take more control over their life, their health, and their happiness. That's why we created the Health & Happiness Podcast. We combine evidence based practice with our clinical expertise as physical therapists and health coaches to provide our audience with simple, easy to implement strategies to achieve their goals and improve their overall quality of life.
It's our last episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast! We reflect on the last (nearly) 2 years and 92 episodes we have created. Thank you to everyone for tuning in and following along for this adventure! We hope we were able to provide some valuable content for you. :)
It's our last episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast! We reflect on the last (nearly) 2 years and 92 episodes we have created. Thank you to everyone for tuning in and following along for this adventure! We hope we were able to provide some valuable content for you. :)
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're talking about decision fatigue. What is it, is it real, and how does it impact our lives? We're answering alllll the questions!
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're talking all about stretching. The research is definitely fairly inconclusive on this one but we find out what stretching can be good for, when stretching can have negative effects, and how to get started.
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're talking about the only constant in life -- change. Change is hard for all of us, even when it's good change, but I think we can all agree that life gets a lot easier when we can stop resisting change. How do we do that? Tune in to this episode to find out!
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're delving into the psychological concept of "acting as if" and how it can be applied to our lives. This strategy has more benefits than either of us realized!
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237809318_Expanding_the_Acting_As_If_Technique_An_AdlerianConstructive_Integration
https://cogbtherapy.com/cbt-blog/2013/8/26/act-as-if
https://www.mindfulnessmuse.com/psychology-research/psychology-research-change-your-life-act-as-if
https://ct.counseling.org/2013/04/reflecting-as-if/
https://positivepsychologynews.com/news/shannon-polly/2015062531882
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss the healthcare system. Does our healthcare system really promote health? As usual, we take a look at the research to try to answer this question.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8200063/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7345303/
https://bjgpopen.org/content/1/2/bjgpopen17X100809
https://journals.stfm.org/primer/2021/curles-2021-0043/
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/02/study-regular-exercise-can-prevent-death-from-covid-19-by-up-to-42
https://bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13104-019-4240-1/
https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/health-care-workers-prone-to-obesity/245974/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast we explore the hot topic of marijuana and its possible benefits for treating pain and epilepsy. As usual, we need more research on this topic, but were both interested to see some of the more recent research that's been coming out.
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000899.htm
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-022-09038-8
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/Papers.cfm?abstract_id=3705744
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0222577
https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0167629617311852?token=60CC34978FDC3E15C65DA7F7B42F5E71EE650AA9E5CCB84435C3A2712386F905343839980D3DA1E0F476C1746275C5B4&originRegion=us-east-1&originCreation=20221009140127
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/jpm.2019.0374
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8792993/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272735816300939
https://mghcoe.com/research-review-lets-study-the-risks-and-benefits-of-medical-cannabis/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/article-abstract/2790261
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29511052/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're taking a look at the science on maternal age and pregnancy. What complications arise based on age? Are there other factors involved? Unfortunately, there's a shockingly low amount of research on this topic, but we took a dive into what we could find to answer some of these questions.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4532312/
https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20140203/babies-born-to-moms-over-35-may-have-lower-risk-for-certain-birth-defects
https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-019-2400-x
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/111/Supplement_1/1152/28574/Maternal-Obesity-and-Risk-for-Birth-Defects
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279720302878
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002937819310300
https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S1521693420300961?token=B43688DBA743DB7CB0CFCF87A6AB2E15CEEB716731B557A0371B4E6174562782AA8E9E6B3B66581E2798B577ED144208&originRegion=us-east-1&originCreation=20221001222502
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/dmcn.12017?src=getftr
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0887899416308360
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/what-percent-young-adults-obese/2021/12/03/b6010f98-5387-11ec-9267-17ae3bde2f26_story.html
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss high protein diets and their health benefits and potential risks. We take a look at the research to determine whether this new trend is all hype or based in science!
https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/when-it-comes-to-protein-how-much-is-too-much
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7539343/
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/role-of-highprotein-diets-in-body-weight-management-and-health/2EDB24B612C8CD3FF17FD71B86E92C3A
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34098214/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324915#tips-for-doing-it
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2021.705282/full
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/high-protein-diets/faq-20058207#:~:text=Some%20high%2Dprotein%20diets%20limit,your%20risk%20of%20heart%20disease
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22139564/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20calcium%20in,bone%20mineral%20density%20or%20content.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4258944/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41430-020-0618-3
https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2019/how-much-protein-do-you-need.html
https://youtu.be/y7jKO2LXIvU
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss an alternate option to Talking Out Loud -- just in case you're not comfortable enough to talk to yourself out loud. :) We could go on and on about the benefits of writing, so make sure to check out this episode!
https://theconversation.com/writing-can-improve-mental-health-heres-how-162205
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1
https://www.rtor.org/2019/06/12/how-writing-can-improve-your-mental-health/
https://www.psycom.net/mental-health-wellbeing/the-healing-power-of-writing
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss an alternate option to Talking Out Loud -- just in case you're not comfortable enough to talk to yourself out loud. :) We could go on and on about the benefits of writing, so make sure to check out this episode!
https://theconversation.com/writing-can-improve-mental-health-heres-how-162205
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1
https://www.rtor.org/2019/06/12/how-writing-can-improve-your-mental-health/
https://www.psycom.net/mental-health-wellbeing/the-healing-power-of-writing
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about the benefits of talking out loud to yourself. Surprisingly, there has been some evidence that external self-talk can actually be quite beneficial!
https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/277811/1-s2.0-S1877042811X00071/1-s2.0-S1877042811008019/main.pdf?X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEHUaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJHMEUCICPwc6lzmt5YfJoqMZGugnY4rA%2BbII%2BpPPFZStVC%2FGB2AiEAgedQsyKVpQc7ar%2FasS5yeYag3VFZ0Vb3%2Fe9BHUHyHlkq2wQI7v%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FARAFGgwwNTkwMDM1NDY4NjUiDDfz6VqSj5tXltCrAiqvBIKJ6oKLShXdO2luos%2B92W7l89NmVse2D0%2BAW7OLuoiGYSvfbNu5PJO2qAa9ZbsTc8bv1VVinkyUFpipknNPvFs744fspMyowh2ymCJrJg5zfxdcnSQJO5CmXnhZr3GStvi5l6EOFyPmC6i6JC5bGGz1h%2Ba4VDvQ1PK0Clz0LK1HIANIHWY8u%2FXU%2FLkPVmmhabwqu%2FGESYM3mHk3sFY1sMBqR2HXYTYdZVz6pNORNcbFCcarssR%2FOHfr49k1IY96Sn9%2FnGbo9m5toW8pxHX6OKobBLbm6vxpyGFgiXOXCT4UBZ7zUUokrlejnDEigqaMbPAkq9nQj9nc71fXcvf%2Buc2Iz98xJmu1sIgREHcX6n%2BQaaPF1hBRAyVWYEz7NdpT7WL9a5GmTIVTZr6inRI%2FDd9a4dPluRSH2FeKhB3qo6YHihAta%2B1LftpYswjbfeEE1cvo%2B3M7EzWua8jhM6OWpdAd8I7SQqv14gxCAeTwL3EHMe%2BJKUvQkDhJzm9Y139nYj8f98Wu67MgRhbBAVq7NuLJk%2B19C3I1gQWyLl9r0G4JBqISLrAN1e%2FoQPNQcyxmfDZ1UEioB9AtztguFvytC8KnxdHg4F%2FAe1P%2FfI%2Fjh0OFUSg9lSm9IsH5JVOIADLXdwHBJIzGNI7a0NpeWnnKwyi4Zd6CTjDxfQ1NlBYfNH%2BSkF8eJxeigdgj22suDdPYa9wK39%2FVJf8Hpo3UNRT3XlyouQGKiRA0ogGlUtIsY9cwuKComAY6qQF2AQ4MJibclXiWPwJ3eHnc3nNwv2Q%2Fkf8KFFjmjeRiO09rUZ886ukZ%2BJmkFWmPZSjNtoxvpPKzGDtbO4Yl0evdY4zTl0DJhqqTckbSSiKxEiB94yE3n%2FNVsbKpQ1Ufvj5Rq%2FF%2Fr4lai2g6fSOtOW3nT4VUXCU9UYiVZt%2FJpLJtz1gc6fRV2fBA9tByD7wUz5DBZ0I8oTd7QvyJjNZrr%2FDfC4LLGXJ079jI&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Date=20220827T132813Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=300&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAQ3PHCVTYTO5GHSOV%2F20220827%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Signature=47f7d9d1bb5fd1cbfe4c20616b0926aeb7469d4a87755989ae31d8667a08de0e&hash=10e41a1e09d62d4790b61914bc67265c42c419327c4c993a5fbb41928ba8645f&host=68042c943591013ac2b2430a89b270f6af2c76d8dfd086a07176afe7c76c2c61&pii=S1877042811008019&tid=spdf-f0f8d160-0acc-4350-ba8c-111d6af198c9&sid=40c094b29bf7154d0969f880c8285872a957gxrqa&type=client&ua=4d52545a505451585407&rr=741526287b288e98
https://psyche.co/ideas/talking-out-loud-to-yourself-is-a-technology-for-thinking
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4879139/
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/08/smarter-living/benefits-of-talking-to-yourself-self-talk.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/talking-yourself-normal-here-s-how-master-it-ncna918091
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about the benefits of talking out loud to yourself. Surprisingly, there has been some evidence that external self-talk can actually be quite beneficial!
https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/277811/1-s2.0-S1877042811X00071/1-s2.0-S1877042811008019/main.pdf?X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEHUaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJHMEUCICPwc6lzmt5YfJoqMZGugnY4rA%2BbII%2BpPPFZStVC%2FGB2AiEAgedQsyKVpQc7ar%2FasS5yeYag3VFZ0Vb3%2Fe9BHUHyHlkq2wQI7v%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FARAFGgwwNTkwMDM1NDY4NjUiDDfz6VqSj5tXltCrAiqvBIKJ6oKLShXdO2luos%2B92W7l89NmVse2D0%2BAW7OLuoiGYSvfbNu5PJO2qAa9ZbsTc8bv1VVinkyUFpipknNPvFs744fspMyowh2ymCJrJg5zfxdcnSQJO5CmXnhZr3GStvi5l6EOFyPmC6i6JC5bGGz1h%2Ba4VDvQ1PK0Clz0LK1HIANIHWY8u%2FXU%2FLkPVmmhabwqu%2FGESYM3mHk3sFY1sMBqR2HXYTYdZVz6pNORNcbFCcarssR%2FOHfr49k1IY96Sn9%2FnGbo9m5toW8pxHX6OKobBLbm6vxpyGFgiXOXCT4UBZ7zUUokrlejnDEigqaMbPAkq9nQj9nc71fXcvf%2Buc2Iz98xJmu1sIgREHcX6n%2BQaaPF1hBRAyVWYEz7NdpT7WL9a5GmTIVTZr6inRI%2FDd9a4dPluRSH2FeKhB3qo6YHihAta%2B1LftpYswjbfeEE1cvo%2B3M7EzWua8jhM6OWpdAd8I7SQqv14gxCAeTwL3EHMe%2BJKUvQkDhJzm9Y139nYj8f98Wu67MgRhbBAVq7NuLJk%2B19C3I1gQWyLl9r0G4JBqISLrAN1e%2FoQPNQcyxmfDZ1UEioB9AtztguFvytC8KnxdHg4F%2FAe1P%2FfI%2Fjh0OFUSg9lSm9IsH5JVOIADLXdwHBJIzGNI7a0NpeWnnKwyi4Zd6CTjDxfQ1NlBYfNH%2BSkF8eJxeigdgj22suDdPYa9wK39%2FVJf8Hpo3UNRT3XlyouQGKiRA0ogGlUtIsY9cwuKComAY6qQF2AQ4MJibclXiWPwJ3eHnc3nNwv2Q%2Fkf8KFFjmjeRiO09rUZ886ukZ%2BJmkFWmPZSjNtoxvpPKzGDtbO4Yl0evdY4zTl0DJhqqTckbSSiKxEiB94yE3n%2FNVsbKpQ1Ufvj5Rq%2FF%2Fr4lai2g6fSOtOW3nT4VUXCU9UYiVZt%2FJpLJtz1gc6fRV2fBA9tByD7wUz5DBZ0I8oTd7QvyJjNZrr%2FDfC4LLGXJ079jI&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Date=20220827T132813Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=300&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAQ3PHCVTYTO5GHSOV%2F20220827%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Signature=47f7d9d1bb5fd1cbfe4c20616b0926aeb7469d4a87755989ae31d8667a08de0e&hash=10e41a1e09d62d4790b61914bc67265c42c419327c4c993a5fbb41928ba8645f&host=68042c943591013ac2b2430a89b270f6af2c76d8dfd086a07176afe7c76c2c61&pii=S1877042811008019&tid=spdf-f0f8d160-0acc-4350-ba8c-111d6af198c9&sid=40c094b29bf7154d0969f880c8285872a957gxrqa&type=client&ua=4d52545a505451585407&rr=741526287b288e98
https://psyche.co/ideas/talking-out-loud-to-yourself-is-a-technology-for-thinking
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4879139/
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/08/smarter-living/benefits-of-talking-to-yourself-self-talk.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/talking-yourself-normal-here-s-how-master-it-ncna918091
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about how to know if you're living your most authentic life and if you're not, we share steps on how to help you start. https://writingandwellness.com/2011/02/11/5-clues-you-may-be-living-someone-elses-life/ https://soulsalt.com/create-the-life-you-want/ https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/9-ways-stop-living-someone-elses-life.html https://www.wikihow.com/Live-the-Life-You-Want https://www.inc.com/news/articles/201108/study-says-ambitious-goals-make-people-happier.html#:~:text=As%20if%20you%20needed%20another,the%20Journal%20of%20Consumer%20Research. https://www.zmescience.com/science/attainable-goals-happiness-9536354/ https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/283259 https://youtu.be/oG0yGI_Za8w https://youtu.be/OobyPhFDezY
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about how to know if you're living your most authentic life and if you're not, we share steps on how to help you start. https://writingandwellness.com/2011/02/11/5-clues-you-may-be-living-someone-elses-life/ https://soulsalt.com/create-the-life-you-want/ https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/9-ways-stop-living-someone-elses-life.html https://www.wikihow.com/Live-the-Life-You-Want https://www.inc.com/news/articles/201108/study-says-ambitious-goals-make-people-happier.html#:~:text=As%20if%20you%20needed%20another,the%20Journal%20of%20Consumer%20Research. https://www.zmescience.com/science/attainable-goals-happiness-9536354/ https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/283259 https://youtu.be/oG0yGI_Za8w https://youtu.be/OobyPhFDezY
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we take a deep dive into self-trust -- what it is, what it looks like when you don't trust yourself, and ways to build trust with yourself. It's an episode you don't want to miss!
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we take a deep dive into self-trust -- what it is, what it looks like when you don't trust yourself, and ways to build trust with yourself. It's an episode you don't want to miss!
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're talking about the benefits of smiling -- even if it's fake. At some point, we have all probably heard or thought to ourselves "just grin and bear it!" when facing a tough situation. But is there any truth to this piece of advice? Feeling good usually makes us smile, but does it work the other way around? Can smiling actually make us feel better? Tune in to find out!
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're chatting about obesity and how it affects all aspects of your health. Make sure to check out episodes 45 and 63 of our podcast for some great starting places for those who are just beginning their health journey!
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes/topics -- negative self-talk. Tune into to see just how important the words we use to ourselves are and how to work on both recognizing and changing the way we talk to ourselves.
https://www.verywellmind.com/negative-self-talk-and-how-it-affects-us-4161304
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10413200.2020.1795951
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1747938X2200001X
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2167702620951539
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're discussing fear of failure and the impact it can have on our lives if left unchecked. Travis shares some of his own personal experiences with fear of failure and, as always, we provide some strategies to overcome this fear.
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about procrastination -- why we do it, how it affects us, and strategies that we can use to procrastinate less.
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we quickly review the research on strength training and exercise in general as an analgesic. We think Travis said it best at the end, with, "If you feel good, strength training will likely make you feel better. If you feel bad, strength training will likely make you feel better. If you’re in pain, strength training with likely make you feel better. If you feel weak, strength training will definitely make you feel better."
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Exercise_and_Activity_in_Pain_Management
https://www.prevention.com/health/a20458559/strength-training-for-chronic-pain-relief/#:~:text=Researchers%20found%20that%20strength%20training,protect%20them%20from%20more%20damage.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5491894/
https://www.jpp.krakow.pl/journal/archive/02_18/pdf/10.26402/jpp.2018.1.01.pdf
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we take a dive into the research on meat. Diet research is tough to do and wrought with bias, but we're trying to make sense of it all and really get down to answer some of our questions on whether or not meat is really bad for you.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/meat-good-or-bad#heart-disease
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/do-i-need-to-worry-about-eating-complete-proteins/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2021.1974336
https://www.worldatlarge.news/function-health/2019/10/2/no-health-benefit-to-reducing-meat
https://www.dovepress.com/total-meat-intake-is-associated-with-life-expectancy-a-cross-sectional-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJGM
https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=CQc_EAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA77&dq=wild+game+meat+health&ots=v4gnnaqlw3&sig=xSOB1Xvd4pothvUUdPo7LYlAf4U#v=onepage&q=wild%20game%20meat%20health&f=false
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20479151/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2021.1949575
https://gamechangersmovie.com/benefits/maximizing-performance/the-plant-based-advantage/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about perfectionism. As this goes almost hand in hand with people pleasing tendencies, we thought this would be the perfect follow up to our last episode. Lauryn gets real and raw and shares a past journal entry and her own struggles with perfectionism, and as always, we share some strategies to try to overcome these tendencies.
https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/how-to-overcome-perfectionism
https://caps.umich.edu/content/coping-perfectionism
https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2018-27801-001.pdf?auth_token=7f4cf35116e6a5ed8ceec26f2b6c3355ded0ac3d
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0734282919881928
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about being a people pleaser. We discuss why some people have people pleasing tendencies, the risks associated with it, and some tips on how to stop people pleasing. We also discuss some strengths and skills people pleasers tend to have, and ways to use these skills to your advantage as far as goal-setting. Lauryn shares her experience with being a chronic people pleaser, and Travis and Lauryn discuss the use of personality tests, such as The Four Tendencies, to help learn more about yourself and use your unique skills to your advantage.
https://coachcampus.com/coach-portfolios/research-papers/tracy-van-biljon-uncovering-the-make-up-of-people-pleasers/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2017/09/12/gretchen-rubin-how-to-use-the-four-tendencies-to-improve-our-lives/?sh=3afb2a8c6d2b
https://gretchenrubin.com/fourtendencies
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/people-pleasing
https://www.medicaldaily.com/people-pleaser-brain-activity-mental-stress-376139
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_it_doesnt_pay_to_be_a_people_pleaser
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about the benefits of silence. In the hustle and bustle that is life, it's rare that we really get a moment or two to sit in silence. This is why it can be so important to make time for it! The benefits of silence (& facing your inner demons through that uninterrupted time with yourself) are pretty amazing, check out the episode to learn more!
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https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-hidden-benefits-of-silence
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/handy-hints-humans/201704/10-reasons-why-silence-really-is-golden
https://www.inc.com/thomas-oppong/the-science-of-silence-how-solitude-enriches-creative-work.html
https://www.zansors.com/blog-posts/2020/1/16/the-science-of-silence-and-why-its-essential-for-true-mindfulness
http://www.underbergattractions.co.za/Silence.pdf
https://www.healthline.com/health/mind-body/physical-and-mental-health-benefits-of-silence
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1250830
https://time.com/2950919/alone-with-thoughts/
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss the current research on stem cells! The research on stem cells is extensive, so our aim is to provide a summary of some of the promising things coming out of pre-clinical and clinical trials. Hopefully we will see more research coming soon!
https://bioinformant.com/types-of-stem-cells/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006899319304160
https://stemcellres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13287-018-0938-6
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dmcn.14789
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7477654/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1471491420301234
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fncel.2019.00301/full
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ben/cscr/2019/00000014/00000008/art00006
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00167-020-05859-z
https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/full/10.2217/rme-2018-0161
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006291X18308015
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S146532491830673X
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about writing/journaling and the massive benefits across the board that come with them. Lauryn & Travis both share their experience with writing and journaling and how they use it to help them through their daily lives.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7957853/
https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-journaling
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-psychiatric-treatment/article/emotional-and-physical-health-benefits-of-expressive-writing/ED2976A61F5DE56B46F07A1CE9EA9F9F
https://www.apa.org/monitor/jun02/writing
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0191779
https://ro.co/health-guide/journaling-for-mental-health/
https://www.helpscout.com/blog/benefits-of-writing/
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-writing-improves-your-relationship-with-yourself/
https://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/4870
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we delve further into vitamin D after finding some interesting studies in our sunlight episode. Many studies are showing that benefits from sunlight (vitamin D) and vitamin D supplements are not equal. We explore these studies and postulate some explanations as to why.
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss the benefits (and some risks) of playing sports as kids. Benefits include improved physical health, mental health and wellbeing, lifelong learning and educational benefits, reduced crime and anti-social behavior, and more!
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10409289.2020.1799619
https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2020-09/YSS_Report_OnePager_2020-08-31_web.pdf
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-women-s-work/201705/the-pros-and-cons-youth-sports-aren-t-only-physical
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3658407/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7318830/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6949941/
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/47/16/1012?dom=pscau&src=syn
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-women-s-work/201705/the-pros-and-cons-youth-sports-aren-t-only-physical
https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2020-09/YSS_Report_OnePager_2020-08-31_web.pdf
https://www.metroymcas.org/blog/2019/08/20/youth-programs/5-mental-health-benefits-of-youth-sports/#:~:text=That%20physical%20activity%20releases%20endorphins,depression%20and%20other%20behavioral%20problems.
https://ijmmu.com/index.php/ijmmu/article/view/292/235
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6180537/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S003306202030195X?via%3Dihub
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/6/937/htm
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/7/5/127
https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2020-09/YSS_Report_OnePager_2020-08-31_web.pdf
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about all the benefits of getting sunlight and vitamin D! Now that the weather is finally getting nicer where we live, we've been spending more time outside soaking up some sun, and were excited to learn about all of the amazing things it does for us and our bodies!
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6126418/
https://www.bmj.com/content/337/bmj.a764
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9920435/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/benefits-of-sunlight#:~:text=Sunlight%20is%20essential%20for%20human,and%20promoting%20good%20mental%20health.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261561420307007
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076016302400
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076017300304
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8236351/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S004896972032533X
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/article-abstract/2754759?casa_token=SOdQoKw8--UAAAAA:V--Q1XkgQU6g--l3cySWL9w3caxkQkdgQS96wG3wD9Bi-lwrqVzCjY-tc5Tcw5VNyjzAFeResA
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6282681/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss what a snowball effect is and how to use it to your benefit. Snowball effects can be either negative or positive, so of course we share some tips how you can create one that is positive.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/development-and-psychopathology/article/abs/snowball-effect-friendship-moderates-escalations-in-depressed-affect-among-avoidant-and-excluded-children/BDE31B7457DFA120C34245A6B5296727
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_snowball_effect_practice_one_happiness_habit_and_the_others_will_follow
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1019059022128
https://medium.com/thrive-global/the-good-snowball-effect-184e3cb91292
https://happyinthehollow.com/habit-snowball/
Morning Routine Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/win-the-morning-win-the-day/id1553846653?i=1000531457982
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're exploring the science behind the "common knowledge" theory of learning styles. Are they actually beneficial? Tune in to learn more! https://www.kovacs.com/info250readings/Rogowskyetal.pdf https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1539-6053.2009.01038.x https://career.ucsf.edu/sites/g/files/tkssra2771/f/Article%20UCSF%20SEJC%20January%202017.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042815005029?via%3Dihub https://www.trans-pareo.com/uploads/4/5/3/5/4535377/learningstylesstudy.pdf https://anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ase.1777 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/249039450_The_Myth_of_Learning_Styles
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're busting myths about how aging effects metabolism. A recent 2021 study's findings suggest that age isn't the defining characteristic of a slowing metabolism. Tune in to find out more!
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/metabolism-adulthood-does-not-slow-commonly-believed-study-finds-n1276650
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/health/metabolism-weight-aging.html
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/surprising-findings-about-metabolism-and-age-202110082613
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abe5017
https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10134246/1/abe5017_CombinedPDF_v2.pdf
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-society-tells-us-about-aging-is-wrong/id1553846653?i=1000526256443
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-to-sleep/id1553846653?i=1000537462110
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we decided to break down Dr. Emeran Mayer's recommended diet a little more to follow up our last episode. Tune in to see what the research suggests about the benefits of intermittent fasting.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4516560/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26374764/
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmra1905136?casa_token=HuJ-BgSNO-wAAAAA:jN0vK0cnGJzXgh43o8EHEVmGqiTjAiaS61v950bwvW2F39s4W4Fn_u--RgDPbgrkH8xbz0Blxad32Q
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0899900719301030
https://www.cfp.ca/content/66/2/117.abstract
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Emeran Mayer, author of the books the Mind Gut Connection and the Gut Immune Connection, a distinguished research professor in the department of physiology and psychiatry at UCLA, executive director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for neurobiology for stress and resilience, and a world renowned gastroenterologist and neuroscientist.
We discuss the mind-gut connection in men vs women, the connection with chronic pain and autism spectrum disorder, foods influence on mood, diet, exercise, and so much more!
Thank you to Dr. Mayer for joining us and sharing your incredible wealth of knowledge.
Website:
https://emeranmayer.com/
Gut-Immune Connection:
https://www.amazon.com/Gut-Immune-Connection-Understanding-Regain-Health/dp/0063014785/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2TV36EFYC7Q47&keywords=emeran+mayer&qid=1650290994&sprefix=emeran+mayer%2Caps%2C449&sr=8-2
Mind Gut Connection:
https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Gut-Connection-Conversation-Impacts-Choices/dp/0062376586/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2TV36EFYC7Q47&keywords=emeran+mayer&qid=1650291043&sprefix=emeran+mayer%2Caps%2C449&sr=8-3
Link to published research by Dr. Mayer and his team:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8AZjP3MAAAAJ&hl=en
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about the latest research on how many steps/day you need depending on your age and how walking speed is correlated with health.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220303112207.htm
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-018-5434-5
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2763292
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3771691/
https://sma.org/southern-medical-journal/article/walking-speed-and-mortality-an-updated-systematic-review/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S152586101830327X
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk all things MUSIC! There is so much research on the benefits of music, that we are probably just grazing the surface here, but spoiler alert: music is great for your health! Check out this episode to see all the ways you can benefit from listening to music.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/keep-your-brain-young-with-music#:~:text=It%20provides%20a%20total%20brain,%2C%20mental%20alertness%2C%20and%20memory.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28553702/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27760797/
https://doi.apa.org/fulltext/2019-75018-001.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5500733/
https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S1364661313000491?token=82C5BB0DBC97AA25413FB65B32467BE9C9EE51188F2730010A3147FC1F369CCB9518227E44B0D9C45DB1AF03A10CD24B&originRegion=us-east-1&originCreation=20220328003804
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5267457/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4197792/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30601431/
https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/9-health-benefits-of-music/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3741536/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're talking about accountability for both the good and the bad in your life. In a society that often blames others or external factors for wrongdoings or mistakes, being able to take responsibility for your own actions is so important -- not only for others' benefit, but for your own.
https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/277811/1-s2.0-S1877042813X00175/1-s2.0-S1877042813015668/main.pdf?X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEP%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJGMEQCIHDCHVCrLNiSQnL2RIa%2FtT6uV%2FT7Mt0XkFF2QbCK59tVAiA0k55TpBVMk3N4joH5bv9YUwXm46Qkg1oYPo9Rj1h74yr6Awh3EAQaDDA1OTAwMzU0Njg2NSIM2RXG1BQH4JVJEk6MKtcD4j6wFP7mmWg%2BqIw%2FqxXw%2FQiwqEdZimwdJMcoayH6OfGFvCyLj20LYIunYqejyULyp3HrNp1ESJi3vV90F3RLmgZp5CFed0ok4YtDLTHQPxHyZEZclU6nLdtsnaKbicGPNg6%2F%2BS7b1RUUZPVi7oKT29zzyhsGejx%2BcSqyqcjvk2WIgB9qBOTFW9JPTDHr1cNkngJtvetyPnKy6dKEXdqVogtkJbJyIZZujUdVaubIV3lEkX7HZG7vDPbqe%2Bjf3nQaRuCoJy5IoYgoSfNf7cGFb87dMPGlId1jOwSnAm8XEAPkikyUqR0Y%2BIx5gr7McPdV%2FJcPIkJWvFuTExOdY9VSsvE1QmckHKohAbJC43QEbHcnUM%2BerMKOWRww00a9kRhlQAvJrt0Ci1dY44zCH%2BG2YSuEEMPxP70LCjWW7zBopKQUxSs2A7NSU3tkAVHTpk2PKdMo5kWXGP4ovxWpmBqyVk9T4nJLWvtgHCfooMOh%2FUBlRp3ND3Ooa6%2Fl3YgvVBejPmQu%2FmAqbis0ODS2w9hyEv3zaWZPdlJrk97QPfan1MGL%2BSaRa0cXMHeyxKaxCoWK2zk1SxiCErhQdCY19Fnnjf96wL7iUoxeE63yRSGo0VyyRhmTXPNwMKm%2FwpEGOqYB%2BNzGBtQp6KbgDhuvMoNhp4pK9XlNerTKp%2ByhieucOFtpyN%2FOXrA%2BCM%2F4emrQeBP%2FoPuLRNei6oWgoUHO6Jsu9B7TBP%2FgqStMAL0s9ZjXOv%2F8V%2BNcKRlqWqFHjBu2uMfedWBEDpsIhzjD4FvLx0w%2B1a%2Bjo3VPPAkfyk1bQ5HsCJauQYY4xT2xtcRtmE0IlGKfdeqBTr%2BAp2k9ThcrKn1oCCEu%2FvFyWA%3D%3D&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Date=20220315T151258Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=300&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAQ3PHCVTY2ZPSHX55%2F20220315%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Signature=7aa666dcd573d336fb7af33904bf83c8db94d6a03c82b2fd6375d001b3c444ab&hash=2285335cb82b5556f3b6db4f784b1ba6fb89cf8d51cb4ca161740c47acdbb55e&host=68042c943591013ac2b2430a89b270f6af2c76d8dfd086a07176afe7c76c2c61&pii=S1877042813015668&tid=spdf-5cd1313c-73cf-46fb-b369-daeb8f59455a&sid=18c2e8b23e071044519a011997d48c8db466gxrqa&type=client&ua=530202555753070f5f01&rr=6ec630ba8cf6c7d1
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https://www.inc.com/partners-in-leadership/how-positive-accountability-can-make-employees-happier-at-work.html
https://news.gsu.edu/2021/03/30/doctor-apology-malpractice-lawsuits/#:~:text=ATLANTA%E2%80%94Medical%20errors%20are%20the,malpractice%20lawsuits%20by%2050%20percent.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2516043520973818
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2628492/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5536091/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871187119303815
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1747938X12000693
https://torch.io/blog/how-accountability-leads-to-success/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're digging into the phenomenon known as imposter syndrome. Inspired by Lauryn's history of (and current struggles with) imposter syndrome, we thought it might be a good idea to let others who are also struggling with this that they're not alone. In fact, it seems like most everyone experiences these feelings at some point in their lives. Tune in to learn more about what these feelings are, why they happen, and what you can do about it.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.575024/full
https://www.mentalhealthjournal.org/articles/commentary-prevalence-predictors-and-treatment-of-imposter-syndrome-a-systematic-review.html
https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud
https://positivepsychology.com/imposter-syndrome-tests-worksheets/’
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1105971.pdf
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/06/cover-impostor-phenomenon
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7174434/
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about homeschool vs public school. We're busting myths on some of the misconceptions of homeschooled kids and sharing the incredible benefits that homeschool can provide.
https://baylorlariat.com/2021/09/09/homeschooling-is-better-than-traditional-schooling/
https://www.nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/home-schooled-kids-healthier-happier-than-public-school-graduates/
https://educationandbehavior.com/what-does-research-say-about-homeschooling/
https://www.jamesgmartin.center/2020/05/the-academic-and-social-benefits-of-homeschooling/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2020/09/09/low-literacy-levels-among-us-adults-could-be-costing-the-economy-22-trillion-a-year/?sh=6fd53e7b4c90
https://cnsnews.com/news/article/terence-p-jeffrey/23-advanced-economies-us-adults-rank-21st-math-skills
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're talking about... you guessed it... POOP! Just like the JD and Turk sang in the musical episode of Scrubs, "everything comes down to poo!" Apparently, even the next big thing in medicine. Check out the episode to see how poop can be used in medicine and what it can treat! Resources: https://www.healio.com/news/gastroenterology/20211022/weightloss-results-in-obesity-differ-with-clinical-microbial-factors-of-fmt https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7294648/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409093725.htm https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325128#research https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4895930/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk all about the benefits of play and not just in children, but adults, too! Make sure you get out there and play today! :)
Resources:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-is-laughter-really-the-best-medicine/id1553846653?i=1000513929192
https://wanderlust.com/journal/the-importance-of-play-in-adulthood/#:~:text=Play%20for%20adults%20is%20critical,growth%20of%20the%20cerebral%20cortex.
http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/Adult_Play_and_Sexual_Selection
https://www.cnn.com/2017/11/02/health/why-adults-should-play-too/index.html
http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/The_Benefits_of_Recess_in_Primary_School
https://www.readersdigest.ca/health/healthy-living/3-ways-acting-like-a-child-change-life/
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2014/08/06/336360521/play-doesnt-end-with-childhood-why-adults-need-recess-too
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're talking about aesthetics and why making your a goal to look good may not be the best goal for success and your mental health. Travis and Lauryn both share their personal journeys and provide some insight that we've learned along the way.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/sticking-with-your-exercise-program
On this episode of The Health & Happiness podcast, we talk about cultivating joy. We share our experiences with cultivating joy in our own lives as well as some exercises to implement into your day to get into the practice of noticing and cultivating joy.
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58064/cultivating-joy-takes-work-3-ways-to-turn-happiness-into-a-habit
https://grottonetwork.com/navigate-life/health-and-wellness/how-to-find-joy/
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/06/29/1010319240/stuck-in-a-rut-sometimes-joy-takes-a-little-practice
https://www.pnas.org/content/118/14/e2013097118#ref-33
https://www.kff.org/statedata/mental-health-and-substance-use-state-fact-sheets/
https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2007/01/the-science-of-happiness.html
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_science_backed_strategies_for_more_happiness
https://hum.life/blogs/news/10-ways-to-cultivate-joy
https://dictionary.apa.org/joy
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we chat about comfort zones. While it is nice to have routines and areas of our life where we feel comfortable, getting out of our comfort zones and trying something new can add a lot of benefits to our lives.
https://medium.com/thrive-global/a-science-backed-guide-to-getting-out-of-your-comfort-zone-41c2c87b3fce
https://coachcampus.com/coach-portfolios/research-papers/sarah-viana-stretching-beyond-your-comfort-zone/
https://rescu.com.au/8-benefits-to-stepping-out-of-your-comfort-zone/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1466-y?fbclid=IwAR3eSTiOiVc3v8LARTfGwxTzlSDz4AiAFpLK-jK4VcJr57wI0eO8zyvwkEc
https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/healthy-living/l/learning-new-things-the-benefits/
https://news.yale.edu/2018/07/19/arent-sure-brain-primed-learning
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we review some of the benefits of dancing after our previous episode with guest Hunter Masters of Show Her Off, and then discuss the research on buying time -- aka spending money on time-saving expenses.
https://www.opploans.com/oppu/articles/buying-time-not-things-will-make-you-happy/#:~:text=Buying%20Time%20Promotes%20Happiness&text=A%20new%20survey%20found%20that,UBC)%20and%20Harvard%20Business%20School.
https://www.pnas.org/content/114/32/8523.full
https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness-pictures/health-benefits-of-dance.aspx
https://cpyb.org/benefits-of-dancing-on-mental-health/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we sit down to chat with Hunter Masters, the creator of Show Her Off -- the popular date night course that teaches couples how to dance from the comfort of their own homes. Both Travis and Lauryn have tried Show Her Off and have been incredibly impressed, so they were thrilled to be able to talk with Hunter more about his success with this program as well as his goals for the future.
https://showheroff.com/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're talking about kids and weightlifting, resistance training, and strengthening. This has been a controversial aspect of resistance training for young people for many years, but the new research coming out is starting to see more benefits than risks. Check out this episode for common misconceptions and what the research is now saying about resistance training in this population! Resources: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/145/6/e20201011/76942/Resistance-Training-for-Children-and-Adolescents https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/19417381211056094 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5491841/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3445252/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast we're breaking down the different types of resistance training and the benefits of each one. We discuss the research on low vs high loads, training to failure, and even a 2021 review that delves into how to get the most time-efficient and effective workout.
Episode 38: Stronger people are harder to kill:
https://www.audible.com/pd/Stronger-People-are-Harder-to-Kill-Podcast/B09KQ53RL7
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3peCiCSR1DKpE0H6QO39M1?si=oVesjZr3Tei9izGXn0BD3A
https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/87946189_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/87946189
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stronger-people-are-harder-to-kill/id1553846653?i=1000540366870
Research:
Why Resistance training:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0091743501909090
Fitness Tests:
https://aaptiv.com/magazine/fitness-tests-gauge-overall-progress
Low vs. High load:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28834797/
Train to failure vs. sub max:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33497853/
Study in women mentioned:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5505097/
Plyometrics vs traditional strength training:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254620300764
Efficiency research:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01490-1
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about the connection between your posture and your self-confidence. Research shows that power posing aka postural feedback can be a powerful way to change the way you feel about yourself, and has even been shown to help in job interviews! Strike your best Wonder Woman or Superman pose for 1 minute, and see the effects for yourself.
2012 College study:
https://ijbssnet.com/journals/Vol_3_No_14_Special_Issue_July_2012/2.pdf
2018 systematic review:
https://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/CzbNAn7Ch6ZZirK9yMGH/full
Forbes article on controversy:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2018/04/03/powerhorn-posing-is-back-amy-cuddy-successfully-refutes-criticism/?sh=368e0b893b8e
Hormonal changes claim study:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20855902/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23743603.2017.1309876
Job interviews:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25664473/
Different cultures:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022103113001261?via%3Dihu
Amy Cuddy Ted Talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're reviewing some of the new research that's come out on goal setting and New Year's Resolutions. We also take a look at our goals from 2021, discuss our progress with them and breakdown some of the reasons we did not meet some of our goals.
Super vs. subordinate goals
https://iaap-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/aphw.12172
Meditation improved motivation toward goals:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejsp.2770
Commitment devices:
https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3411764.3445295
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211028143651.htm
Goal setting:
https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/want-to-exercise-more-try-setting-a-different-kind-of-goal-new-years-resolution
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17437199.2019.1706616
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about all things habits. How long it takes to create a habit, the steps of habit formation, and some tips and tricks on how to make it easier. Truth is: it's tough to make a something a habit! Even the best of us have "off" days with it -- just make sure you give yourself some grace and get back at it. You got this! How long does it take to create a habit? https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ejsp.674 It takes time https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00560/full Tips for formation https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-wise/201904/the-science-habits https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reflect-and-reset/202111/7-steps-habit-formation James' Clear 3 Rs: https://www.truelemon.com/blogs/tc/simple-way-create-new-habits#:~:text=James%20Clear%2C%20an%20author%20and,Reminder%2C%20Routine%2C%20and%20Reward Marginal Gains Theory: https://www.deanbokhari.com/marginal-gains/
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis and Lauryn talk about back pain -- one of the most frequent issues among patients and the number one most costly conditions each year. We talk about our own experiences with back pain, and Travis shares his experience with treating patients with it. As always, we review the literature and discuss ways to prevent back pain as well as ways to treat it. Prevalence? https://hpi.georgetown.edu/backpain/ How much does back pain cost the healthcare system: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/low-back-and-neck-pain-top-us-spending-on-healthcare Imaging: https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/measures/use-of-imaging-studies-for-low-back-pain/ https://www.nextstephealth.com.au/blog/back-pain-dont-let-the-mri-scare-you/ Episodes we mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/placebos-nocebos-and-the-power-of-expectation/id1553846653?i=1000522898515 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-your-words-really-matter/id1553846653?i=1000521996895 Prevention: https://www.jpain.org/article/S1526-5900(21)00334-5/fulltext Pain relief: https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tips-for-pain-relief Treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34805980/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/msc.1597 Yoga: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3805350/ Not all pracitioners are equal: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1529943021010275
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're answering all the questions about reading and health, like -- can it make you live longer? What about fiction vs nonfiction? Audiobooks vs hardcopies? Make sure to tune in for an episode that you won't want to miss! Benefits of reading: https://www.inc.com/christina-desmarais/why-reading-books-makes-you-a-better-person-according-to-science.html Reading and longevity: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0277953616303689 Frequent readers are happier: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/global-survey-shows-readers-are-happier Children who read more make more as adults: https://electricliterature.com/science-says-if-you-read-books-youll-earn-more-money/ https://qz.com/696937/an-extra-year-of-school-and-a-house-full-of-books-can-boost-boys-future-income-by-20/ Fiction vs. Nonfiction: https://hbr.org/2020/03/the-case-for-reading-fiction Reading vs. Listening to Audiobooks: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2158244016669550 Women learn better from auditory than men do in general: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09658211.2013.765892
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about some of the emerging science of using virtual reality for health purposes -- such as sleep, anxiety, chronic pain, and more! Lauryn also shares her personal experience with trialing VR for sleep & anxiety herself and how this has been improving her life. Strength and balance in kids with CP: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/tjem/238/3/238_213/_article/-char/ja/ Strength in the elderly: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003999312012439 Strength and balance inthe elderly: https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/japa/25/4/article-p621.xml Simulated nature: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02667/full Podcast episode- benefits of nature: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthandhappinessinstitute/Episode_8_-_Nature.mp3 VR and Obesity: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3634 VR and Chronic pain: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0167523 VR and Sleep: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0964339720300525 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10055-021-00571-w
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk all about water, hydration, and dehydration. I think we're all aware that water is important for us, but we're delving further into explaining why it's important, what the mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of dehydration can be, and what it means to be truly hydrated. As always, we dig into the research, and share some tips on how to make it easier to make sure you're drinking enough water. Overview of dehydration: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6282244/#Sec1title https://www.dripdrop.com/blog/dehydration-relief/6-dehydration-facts-may-surprise How common is dehydration? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/ Cognitive performance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6603652/#sec1-ijerph-16-01891title Cardio performance: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.14814/phy2.12483 Effects of Dehydration: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-essr/fulltext/2017/07000/New_Insights_Into_the_Impact_of_Dehydration_on.5.aspx Sleep and dehydration: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/hydration-and-sleep How much do I need to drink? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast we're talking about sauna bathing! Did anyone else know all the amazing benefits that saunas can provide, because we are shook! But the research shows (thanks to Finland, where sauna-ing is a way of life) that there are numerous benefits to this type of heat therapy. Raise your hand if you're going to go find a sauna after this episode! Overview: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/sauna Less Heart problems: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sauna-use-linked-longer-life-fewer-fatal-heart-problems-201502257755 Mortality benefits: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2130724 Less Stroke Risk: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180503101635.htm
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In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and it's relation to winter time, shorter days, and less sunlight. We discuss the research and share some treatment strategies for ways to help yourself feel better.
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about the many benefits of strength training. Research shows that strength training can be a great buffer to many diseases, but also improves self-esteem, confidence, and overall wellbeing. Make sure to check out our previous episodes on how to get started if you are just beginning with your strength training journey and want to learn more! Mortality: https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2020/19_0408.htm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29425700/ Pain: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11136-018-1920-6 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7090040_Is_grip_strength_associated_with_health-related_quality_of_life_-_Findings_from_the_Hertfordshire_Cohort_Study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6778477/ Metabolic risk in kids: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0093150 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34572166/ Covid: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34523262/ Chronic disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise-and-chronic-disease/art-20046049 Benefits of Strength Training: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/benefits-of-strength-training#benefits https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/want-to-live-longer-and-better-do-strength-training
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're tackling the topic of depression. Mental health matters, and we are here to offer some research and advice on how to help. You're not alone. If you are in crisis, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). References: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression https://www.insynchcs.com/blog/rising-shortage-mental-health-providers https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20030305 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/210608 https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/depression-and-pain#:~:text=People%20with%20chronic%20pain%20have,risk%20of%20developing%20chronic%20pain. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5113020/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/clinical-depression/treatment/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-depression https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2020/04/stanford-researchers-devise-treatment-that-relieved-depression-i.html https://scholarlypublications.universiteitleiden.nl/access/item%3A3004308/view https://www.apa.org/topics/mindfulness/meditation https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272735813000731?via=ihub
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Institute, Travis and Lauryn talk about why giving the gift of yourself is truly one of the best gifts there is. You, your friendship, and your time, love, and effort are all incredibly valuable. We discuss the research on the benefits of volunteering, and how giving the gift of ourselves in our own relationships has impacted us. Volunteering on wellbeing: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167487012001456?via%3Dihub Volunteering on Mental Health: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_volunteering_can_help_your_mental_health https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/10/16/volunteering-a-formula-for-help-and-happiness/?sh=40d431213cdc
On today's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast we talk about the power of visualization, how's it's used, and the various benefits associated with it. Visualization is a pretty incredible tool for not only improving performance, but also plays a role in learning new skills, decreasing anxiety, and priming your brain for success!
(PS - apologies for the somewhat glitchy audio. Internet connection is required for us to be able to record from our two separate locations, and sometimes the it can be a real pain!)
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis and Lauryn talk about the importance of sleep. Spoiler alert: it's really freakin' important! We delve into the research about sleep deprivation and its effects, and provide some strategies for you to try if you're experiencing difficulty with getting enough sleep. Lauryn also shares her personal story on this topic and offers her best advice and what helped her the most. Cleveland Clinic Sleep Recommendations: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/happens-body-dont-get-enough-sleep/ CDC Sleep Awareness Page: https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/drowsy_driving.html Sleep Deprivation more Detrimental in Younger People: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jsr.12801 Sleep Problems and Mental Health: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/sleep-and-mental-health Exercise to improve sleep: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/eci.13202
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're delving into the shocking statistics of America's pharmaceutical dependence. We discuss the research on falls, mortality, and other risks involved with polypharmacy -- as defined as greater than 5 prescription medications per day. Sources: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-020-09920-x Falls and Polypharmacy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4125318/ https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-FactSheet-MedsLinkedtoFalls-508.pdf Postmarket Safety Events https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2625319 Harvard Ethics Analysis https://ethics.harvard.edu/blog/new-prescription-drugs-major-health-risk-few-offsetting-advantages Polypharmacy and Mortality https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28784299/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-75888-8
On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we tackle a question submitted by one of our viewers: What do you do if you've hit a plateau? Travis and Lauryn discuss what a plateau commonly looks like and some evidence based tips on how to overcome them, and include some of our own personal stories about overcoming plateaus. Resources: https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/7-ways-to-bust-any-plateau.html https://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/breaking-through-strength-plateaus/ https://breakingmuscle.co.uk/uk/fitness/10-tips-to-smash-through-a-training-plateau https://www.inspirecreaterepeat.com.au/blog/5-tips-to-overcome-a-plateau Obese and Overweight Post Menopausal Women Study 2011: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21798863/
In this week's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we take a deeper look at the old adage "stop and smell the roses", both literally and figuratively. Are there benefits to actually smelling or looking at flowers? And how does taking the time to appreciate the small things affect us? Tune into the episode to find out! Improved memory in students: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-57613-7?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=3_nsn6445_deeplink_PID100047078&utm_content=deeplink Improved mood: https://safnow.org/aboutflowers/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/10/ep03104132.pdf Improved healing, energy, performance: https://ellisonchair.tamu.edu/health-and-well-being-benefits-of-plants/ Appreciation science: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2158244018818621
On this week's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis & Lauryn talk about living your life on your own terms -- not what society tell you you "should be". No research this episode, just a open and honest discussion of our lives, where we thought we would be, and how we keep our eyes focused on our own journey despite the societal pressure.
Quote credit: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
In this week's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes -- New Years Resolutions. We talk about goal setting and delve into what makes a successful goal and how to keep them.
Resources: Self Setting Goals Improves Student Performance https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1041608019301207 Sub and Superordinate Goals"https://iaap-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/aphw.12172 Harvard Tips for Making Resolutions Stick: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/seven-steps-for-making-your-new-years-resolutions-stick
On this week's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we conclude our interview with Jessie Chandler. Jessie is a firefighter, and shares with us her story of how she went from failing her physical test to become a firefighter at 20 years old and 117 lbs, to how she turned her whole life around and in 22 months, gained 30lbs of muscle, came back to test again and not only passed the test but broke records (which are still undefeated today, 7 years later.)
If you have any questions for Jessie, email her at jessiech2011@gmail.com.
Thank you so much Jessie for joining us for such an incredible interview!
On this week's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we interview one of Lauryn's lifelong friends, Jessie Chandler. Jessie is a firefighter, and shares with us her story of how she went from failing her physical test to become a firefighter at 20 years old and 117 lbs, to how she turned her whole life around and in 22 months, gained 30lbs of muscle, came back to test again and not only passed the test but broke records (which are still undefeated today, 7 years later. If you have any questions for Jessie, email her at jessiech2011@gmail.com.
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis and Lauryn discuss morning routines. While there is shockingly little evidence on morning routines as a whole, benefits of the things morning routines consist of are widely studied. We chat about the benefits of starting your morning out with intention, rather than rushing out the door on your way to work, and share our own routines. We even discover the best time of the day to drink your morning coffee! Coffee drinkers aren't going to want to miss this one!
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis and Lauryn discuss morning routines. While there is shockingly little evidence on morning routines as a whole, benefits of the things morning routines consist of are widely studied. We chat about the benefits of starting your morning out with intention, rather than rushing out the door on your way to work, and share our own routines. We even discover the best time of the day to drink your morning coffee! Coffee drinkers aren't going to want to miss this one! Resources: https://www.verywellmind.com/morning-routine-4174576 https://positiveroutines.com/productive-morning-routine/#:~:text=Students%20who%20were%20more%20energized,sets%20the%20stage%20for%20success.’ https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/28438/20201128/5-things-science-tells-morning-routine.htm Delay the caffeine: https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/the-right-time-to-drink-coffee-according-to-scientists/ Exercise: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(18)30227-X/fulltext https://www.news-medical.net/health/Why-You-Should-Exercise-in-the-Morning.aspx Journaling: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1 Reading: https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-reading-books Meditation: https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1049&context=pes_synthesis
In this week's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're digging into what makes success -- goals. We delve into some of the transitions in life that can create stress for many, moments where life moves rapidly from defined to undefined, such as post-graduation and post-retirement. Finally, we share some strategies for combating the distress of these transitional periods through planning and goal setting. Resources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/theres-such-a-thing-as-post-graduation-depression-i-know-i-had-it/2017/08/04/4d163c6a-618d-11e7-a4f7-af34fc1d9d39_story.html
Post college depression: https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/post-college-depression
Post retirement depression: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/retirement-stress-taking-it-too-easy-can-be-bad-for-you
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ969555.pdf
https://www.verywellmind.com/depression-after-retirement-1067239
Goals research: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living/have-goals-to-look-forward-to/details
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dont-delay/200806/goal-progress-and-happiness
Goal setting episode: https://youtu.be/Ag6FOOEUOUA
Travis confuses his party cities in the opening minutes. Cruises leave from New Orleans, not Las Vegas.
On this week's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast we discuss some things Travis has learned while working as a physical therapist with people who are nearing the end of life. In combination with some of the research on common regrets and places of pride near the end of life, we have an open discussion on ways to live life on purpose to hopefully have few to no regrets. Regrets about dying research and summaries:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-23024/the-9-most-common-regrets-people-have-at-the-end-of-life.html https://www.today.com/health/3-biggest-regrets-people-have-end-life-t212521 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/01/top-five-regrets-of-the-dying https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/j.2161-007X.1989.tb00761.x Regrets and places of pride study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13607860802342235
This week's episode on the Health & Happiness Podcast is all about gratitude. There's a whole wide world of science and research on the practice of gratitude, and we dive headfirst into it today. Can taking time out of your day to practice gratitude or give thanks and appreciation really have an effect on your happiness and well being? Studies are showing YES, indeed it can. We share common ways of adding gratitude practice into your day, and how we've implemented it into our lives as well. Resources: 3 functions of gratitude: https://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2001-16969-004 Gratitude enhances sense of personal well being: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3010965/ Structural MRI and Gratitude: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31192663/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333760428_Gratitude_and_the_brain_Trait_gratitude_mediates_the_association_between_structural_variations_in_the_medial_prefrontal_cortex_and_life_satisfaction Prosocial Behavior and Gratitude: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01705.x#:~:text=In%20combination%2C%20the%20studies%20reported,simple%20awareness%20of%20prosocial%20norms. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/213679207_Gratitude_and_prosocial_behavior_An_experimental_test_of_gratitude Gratitude and Happiness: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss one of Lauryn's most favorite topics ever (other than the friendship episode, of course)... HUGS! But are hugs actually healthy for you? Join us as we dive into the research! Benefits of hugs: https://www.sclhealth.org/blog/2019/07/the-power-of-hugs-and-how-they-affect-our-daily-health/ Benefits of Affection: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/affectionado/201309/seven-reasons-be-more-physically-affectionate https://www.wellandgood.com/health-benefits-cuddling/ Improved immune system from hugs: https://primalmusings.com/health/hugs-for-health-your-way-to-a-stronger-immune-system/ Lower HR, BP, higher oxytocin in women: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301051104001632 Higher self rated health with more hugs: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0164027520958698 Increased happiness, self esteem, decreased fear and depression, better relationships: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01463370500101071 Hugs per day? https://www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefits
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about the negative effects of the news on your overall health and wellbeing. We also explore some surprisingly positive effects from other types of fun programming like Disney movies! Ahhh... don't you just love warm hugs? Negative impacts of the news: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03004169 During the pandemic: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7905079/ crime beleifs: https://news.gallup.com/poll/323996/perceptions-increased-crime-highest-1993.aspx Real crime statistics: https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/USA/united-states/crime-rate-statistics Watching Disney during chemotherapy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7215261/ Watching Disney Helps Children Understand Death: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4997212/Scared-death-Watch-Disney-movies.html Improved pro social behavior: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17482798.2017.1409245 Nearly 7 times as much pro social behavior in Disney movies: https://www.academia.edu/15514418/Is_Disney_the_Nicest_Place_on_Earth_A_Content_Analysis_of_Prosocial_Behavior_in_Animated_Disney_Films
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis & Lauryn discuss what self-care is and how crucial it can be to keep you happy, healthy, and able to be your best self. For those out there who are constantly pouring into others, this one's for you (empaths and enneagram 2's -- we're especially looking at you!). As Lauryn says, you can't pour from an empty cup, so make sure to fill yours up first! We promise, it's not selfish. Systemative review Mindfulness https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26943107/ Self Care in Mental Health Practitioners https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10447-019-09382-w#ref-CR16 Self compassion and self criticism in female athletes https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2018-35835-001.pdf Mindfulness and stress in mental health professionals: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28780213/ Improved self compassion and wellbeing with training: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jclp.21923
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we're debunking the myths and misconceptions of aging. Spoiler alert, they're all kind of BS. Join us as we dig into the research and as Travis gets fired up about this topic that is near and dear to his heart. Make sure to share this episode with someone it might help! Memory changes with age: https://www.apa.org/research/action/memory-changes Ways to stop memory loss: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/4-ways-stop-age-related-memory-loss#1 Muscle Strength and Aging: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/(SICI)1097-4598(199908)22:8%3C1094::AID-MUS14%3E3.0.CO;2-G https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2362.1984.tb01182.x How important is strength in the elderly? https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article-abstract/24/6/468/33577 https://ejurnal.poltekkes-manado.ac.id/index.php/PMHP2nd/article/view/931/765 Strength training on inflammation and cognition: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2017.00377/full Strength training effects in elderly people: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2017/2541090/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3874224/ Combat muscle loss https://now.tufts.edu/articles/muscle-loss-older-adults-and-what-do-about-it‘ Dementia is not normal: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/memory-forgetfulness-and-aging-whats-normal-and-whats-not
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we get real about how scary it is to start new things. No one wants to fail or look silly and starting new things can be super uncomfortable. But discomfort is okay! And there's things that you can do to make the process even just a tiny bit easier. Join us as we dig into some of the research and share our own experiences of starting new things. Forbes article referenced in the beginning: https://www.forbes.com/sites/actiontrumpseverything/2014/01/18/getting-started-is-scary-acknowledge-that-swallow-hard-and-start-anyway/?sh=43af07e550ff What is a negativity bias? https://www.verywellmind.com/negative-bias-4589618 John Kaufman's research: https://thenextweb.com/news/doesnt-take-10000-hours-learn-skill-takes-20-heres-now John Kaufman TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MgBikgcWnY&vl=en One Way to Learn Faster: https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/a-johns-hopkins-study-reveals-scientific-secret-to-double-how-fast-you-learn.html Elderly people can still learn effectively and efficiently: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4552811/#:~:text=Older%20adults%20demonstrated%20lower%20performance,score%20compared%20to%20young%20adults
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we chat about hobbies! What are the things you enjoy doing and is there value to investing in your hobbies for your health and wellbeing? We discuss some pretty awesome research on this topic (and maybe Travis' 2nd favorite study of all time) and Lauryn shares her own personal experience of how life feels when you cut out your hobbies vs. choose to pursue them. Hobbies make you happier and Healthier https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-hobbies-make-you-happier-and-healthier/1411136.html Hobbies may extend longevity https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/26/7/26_JE20150153/_article/-char/ja/ Hobbies improve mental health https://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTotal-ZNWS201308028.htm Social prescribing and health https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/503571
In this week's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis & Lauryn discuss internal vs external locus of control and the impact each can have on your overall wellbeing. We share our own personal experiences of having a high internal locus of control and some of the benefits and challenges we've faced, as well as strategies we've found useful. If you're participating in this week's challenge, don't forget to tag us @healthandhappinessinsititue on our socials! What is Locus of Control? https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-locus-of-control-2795434 Eastern Kentucky university Study: https://encompass.eku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1017&context=ugra Locus of Control and cellphone usage https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563215004616 Women's weight Loss Study: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Internal-external-control-and-weight-loss-in-the-Kincey/beee13137cb1c32eb18c88af3f71d685ca7f04e6
In today's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis & Lauryn talk about placebos & nocebos. What the heck is a placebo or a nocebo, you ask? Basically, it's a positive or negative effect (respectively) from a treatment that has no therapeutic benefit. So, how can a treatment with no therapeutic benefit have a positive or negative effect? It's all in the power of the mind or the power of our expectations/conditioning! The research on this topic is fascinating and we explore a variety of studies and talk about some of our sillier experiences with placebos & nocebos. How do placebos work? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/306437#how-does-it-work Female Room Attendant Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17425538/ Low back pain open Placebo Study: https://journals.lww.com/pain/fulltext/2016/12000/open_label_placebo_treatment_in_chronic_low_back.17.aspx Systematic Review placebos in Medications https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3655171/ Ethical Argument: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johngoodman/2014/10/21/are-placebos-ethical/?sh=16e5d2ed25914 Nocebo: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/what-is-the-nocebo-effect-5451823/ Medstudent itis: https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/05/when-med-students-get-medical-students-disease/
In today's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis & Lauryn discuss the power of words -- both those you say to yourself, those you say to others, and surprisingly, even those you read. We delve into the research on positive affirmations to see if words can really have an effect on your life. Spoiler alert: they do! If you're participating in this week's challenge, don't forget to tag us @healthandhappinessinstitute on our socials! Student Self Confidence: https://www.scitepress.org/Papers/2018/88969/88969.pdf Elderly Words on College Students: https://psych.unl.edu/mdodd/Psy498/BarghPrime.pdf FMRI Study on Brain activity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4814782/#:~:text=A%20large%20body%20of%20literature,review%2C%20see%20Cohen%20and%20Sherman%20( Self affirmations- greater happiness, improved life satisfaction, pleasant affect, decreeased depression and anxiety https://pfp.ukw.edu.pl/page/pl/archive/article-full/452/lakuta-czy-autoafirmacje-moga-zmniejszyc-nasilenie-depresji/
In today's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast we have our first ever guest! Chad McEwan joins us to share his incredible journey toward health from his wake up call at nearly 350lbs, to what simple strategies he used to help him not only lose weight, but feel better and more confident in his own body and mind. Thank you so much for joining us, Chad!
WRONG 😉 On this week's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss naps & breaks and how beneficial they can be for your productivity and overall wellbeing. If you're participating in this week's challenge, make sure to tag us @healthandhappinessinstitute on our socials! Resources: Improved Productivity with naps in the workplace: https://economics.mit.edu/files/16994 Improved memory in students with morning naps: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41539-018-0031-z How Long should you nap? https://journals.lww.com/co-pulmonarymedicine/Abstract/2006/11000/Good_sleep,_bad_sleep__The_role_of_daytime_naps_in.2.aspx Benefits of Breaks: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201704/how-do-work-breaks-help-your-brain-5-surprising-answers
In this episode of The Health and Happiness Podcast, Travis and Lauryn discuss all things meditation. For those of you who don't know anything about meditation, don't you worry! Lauryn didn't really know anything about it either before this episode. We delve into the research to discuss the benefits and Travis shares his personal experience. If you're joining Lauryn for this week's challenge, make sure to tag us @healthandhappinessinstitute on our socials! Benefits of Meditation https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-benefits-of-meditation#4.-Enhances-self-awareness https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2015/02/09/7-ways-meditation-can-actually-change-the-brain/?sh=6b079ed71465 Blood Pressure Research https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/2/617 https://academic.oup.com/ajh/article/21/3/310/102286?login=true Depression Research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1078817415000942 Effects of Meditation on Pain: https://meridian.allenpress.com/ijmsc/article/13/4/163/173128/Effects-of-Meditation-on-Pain-and-Quality-of-Life https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4479890/ Athletic Performance: https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1049&context=pes_synthesis Mortality: https://tmhome.com/benefits/meditation-cuts-mortality-rate-by-48/ Link to Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzYGGBhCTARIsAHdMTQzbe2Xp43wiVF_BpqlVA5f6rM4-hd3imaBbzpiQ8DHUzUavbHs07L4aAqJ_EALw_wcB
Have you ever heard the saying "Comparison is the thief of joy?" Well, as a podcast on health and happiness, of course we had to investigate! In this week's episode we talk about comparison -- the positives, the negatives, and of course our own personal challenges when dealing with comparing ourselves to others as well as to past versions of ourselves. For those participating in this week's challenge, make sure to tag us @healthandhappinessinstitute on our socials! Psychology Today Article Mentioned: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/multiple-choice/201903/is-comparison-really-the-thief-joy Study on relative income preferential: https://www.albany.edu/~gs149266/Solnick%20&%20Hemenway%20(1998)%20-%20Positional%20concerns.pdf Facebook study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340628200_A_Study_on_the_Effect_of_Comparison_with_Others_and_Social_Support_on_Life_Satisfaction_of_Facebook
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis and Lauryn take a closer look at how having a pet can enhance your life. We discover what the research has to say regarding benefits these furry friends have on our health, personal relationships, mood, and chat about own own experiences as pet owners. If you are participating in this week's (or previous weeks') challenge, make sure to tag us at @healthandhappinessinstitute on socials. Prison dog Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7697666/ https://www.ebpsociety.org/blog/education/283-prison-dog-training#:~:text=Effectiveness%20of%20DTPs,that%20they%20do%20reduce%20recidivism Spending money on your dog promotes happiness: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17439760.2021.1897871 Pets improve people's relationships: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.2752/089279308X274056 Pets improve overall well being of their owners: https://academic.oup.com/sw/article-abstract/40/3/334/1864245 https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-13783-001
Do you ever feel more connected when you're disconnected and out in nature? We do too. In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss the importance of trees, sunlight, and walking in nature on wellbeing, cognitive function, and mood. If you are participating in this week's health and happiness challenge, make sure to tag us on our socials @healthandhappinessinstitute! Nature improves affect and Cognition https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169204615000286 Living Near Trees Has Health Benefits: https://www.lifehack.org/323241/study-finds-living-near-trees-comes-with-6-surprising-health-benefits Decreased Rumination and Mental Illness: https://www.pnas.org/content/112/28/8567.full Meta Analysis on Nature and Well Being: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10902-019-00118-6 Time Article Summarizing the positive effects of Sunlight on Happiness: https://time.com/collection/guide-to-happiness/4888327/why-sunlight-is-so-good-for-you/ Problems with Vitamin D Deficiency: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15050-vitamin-d--vitamin-d-deficiency
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis & Lauryn discuss times when they made choices that were "against the grain" and how this affected their lives. We discuss strategies for making change when feeling stuck, and share some of our personal journeys as well. Stay tuned for the challenge for our listeners at the end of this episode and make sure to tag us @healthandhappinessinstitute on socials to let us know you're participating!
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we try to tackle the infamous question -- is laughter really the best medicine? We dive into the research on benefits of laughter and how you can add more laughter into your life. Hint: one good way is to listen to this episode for Travis' awesome dad jokes.
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we want to PUMP YOU UP. We're talking all things resistance training! Bringing you the research on the benefits of resistance training as well as discussing how to start (including common questions of what weight do I use and how much do I do), and the pros and cons of training at the gym vs at home, accountability, and minimizing distractions. Osteopenia/ osteoporosis: https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jbmr.2269 Strength and Mortality: https://news.umich.edu/people-with-low-muscle-strength-more-likely-to-die-prematurely/ Research Overview on resistance training: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-csmr/Fulltext/2012/07000/Resistance_Training_is_Medicine___Effects_of.13.aspx?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=4201f2bb9f22fef1534917742ae3d4caa1bb2792-1615252709-0-Af5Uph840OgqWqM91huhrOX11qdkRUSwtj2IrM_MHk32todSXjF-mlnfAj2FYSEABy-mLeYlnSmFbxfm8LOA4rTc-_Z1PCgufJo3IIrUHnmR4xiXswpG2Nd6AiGtHlNb6xAxVU_HBMmNeaMqJjmgLpooc0XhgkiTB4dZozACNOyEoiqVSmK39YiLpirD9CM0JrUajy1aJ4AH9-36XPIvQJGO1l75dTXNo0IC4XxQhOeyU7sp6m3a2Yhgp-WHJKCAP9nszTJDgEpHfDZtp2BNGkhbHJPZoeWtLifHZ-MVB5BuEvxHrlbym-xFle1joyY0mTv3ZXjzgrS2GtwfNsg40i0jYu_raxXLNpstIBYEWoExKc2tNjbyLllmLal6p35iWowoUdfVBgSeO5eun1C2i5hG08LSKZ-LGX8Tznuq6zKJ7U8mylA-bLM7lB2HRQlsqTk2CPfptedLNH8tvBRZcVnbtNViucifull95lRfMI19gq29_z5Yms_ku5O-ub5Xfw
In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis and Lauryn discuss negative self talk and turn to the research to learn more about how if affects you and your health as well as some strategies to improve your self talk. We also explore our own experiences with negative self talk and what we've found personally that has been helpful in managing these types of beliefs and thought patterns.
References:
Brene Brown's TED Talk on shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0
Articles:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811920304158
https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/tsp/23/4/article-p435.xml
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10413200.2020.1795951
In this weeks episode of The Health and Happiness Podcast, Travis and Lauryn discuss friendships. We take our research all the way back to Aristotle to help understand different types of friendships and fast forward to look into newer research and our own lives about why they're important, how they can impact your health, how to make and be a good friend.
Resources:
Loneliness negative impacts on health:
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5754055/
Peer pressure in kids:
https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w18253/w18253.pdf
Obesity effects of adult relationships:
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/friends-family-may-play-role-obesity#:~:text=In%20same%2Dsex%20friendships%2C%20a,mutual%20friend%20had%20became%20obese.&text=There%20was%20no%20effect%20among%20neighbors%20unless%20they%20were%20also%20friends.
5 Love Languages book:
https://amzn.to/37gk6zt
In a tangent, Travis suggests that women are better at picking stocks because of being less emotional. There are several reasons suggested in the research about why women tend to outperform men when investing, but here is an source that refers to a study from Warwick business school confirming Travis' comment:
https://www.wealthify.com/blog/invest-like-a-girl-what-women-could-teach-us-about-investing
There is a caveat here though in that women are less likely to hold any investments at all than men, but consistently in the science, when women do invest they outperform their male counterparts. Travis also states that he doesn't think that happiness makes you more in the stock market, but then questions his assumption that they may not be related. Happy people earn more money according to several studies including this one:
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/economics/staff/dsgroi/events/entrepreneur_12th_march_2019_-_happiness_and_productivity.pdf
And happy people may earn more in the stock market, but there isn't a lot of evidence to support that. Here's what I found:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/27/the-link-between-wealth-happiness-and-investing-success.html
In this week's episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis and Lauryn talk all things health. We answer questions like what is health and look to the evidence on how much exercise you really need to start seeing health benefits. We also share snippets of our own personal journeys of getting started to help YOU realize that YOU can do it too!
We have plenty of content ideas for new episodes, however we want to make sure we are bringing as much value to your lives as possible, so if you have specific questions please send them to us in the comments of any of our social media sites or at healthandhappinessinstitute@gmail.com
Obesity facts:
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
Obesity and Mortality:
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/overweight-obesity-mortality-risk/#:~:text=The%20risk%20of%20mortality%20increased,40.0%20kg%2Fm2%20was
https://www.acsm.org/read-research/trending-topics-resource-pages/physical-activity-guidelines#:~:text=ACSM%20and%20CDC%20recommendations%20state,on%20three%20days%20per%20week
In this episode of Health & Happiness Podcast, Travis & Lauryn discuss New Years Resolutions. We talk about goal setting and delve into what makes a successful goal and how to keep them.