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New Podcast format: We’re switching things up—slowing down and digging deeper. Instead of cramming one book into one episode, we’re breaking it into bite-sized conversations that focus on one practical idea at a time.  We will structure our conversation around WELL – What, Educate, Link, and Leave.  There will be several episodes on FOREVER STRONG: New Science-based Strategy for Aging Well by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (2023) In this episode, WHAT we start talking about is Dr. Lyon’s call for a paradigm shift from fat-focused to muscle-centric medicine. We EXPLAIN (Educate) some basic concepts of muscle and metabolism. We explore her idea about muscle as an endocrine organ, and the health protective benefits of healthy muscle. We LINK some of these ideas to the trending use of GLP-1 for weight loss and share some personal stories. We LEAVE you with an idea to try until you tune in to our next podcast on this book!   Let us know what you think about our new format!  We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Health Geeks Book Club!

Should a financial assessment be a component of a standard wellness check? How many of us overspend and then suffer health deterioration? The role of financial health is a critical consideration in our wellness journeys. Kristen and Eleanor had a thoughtful discussion after reading "NURSING OUR FINANCIAL HEALTH: Financial Habits for Overall Well-Being" (2022) by Aileen Ramos. The book explores the connection between financial well-being and overall health, offering practical tips and simple habits that can help reduce financial stress and anxiety. They recommend this informative little book. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Health Geeks Book Club!

In honor of IBS Awareness Month, we're excited to share our latest podcast episode, "Mind Your Gut."  Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a complicated condition.  We explore this topic and insights from the new book, MIND YOUR GUT: The Science-Based Whole-Body Guide to Living Well With IBS (2024), a comprehensive guide by Kate Scarlata and Megan Riehl for those living with or caring for individuals with IBS.  In this episode, Kristen and Eleanor are joined by Lucy Hayhurst, RD LDN, who shares her personal IBS story and experiences working with clients.  We recommend both reading and listening to this book! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Health Geeks Book Club!

Do you get your health and wellness guidance from TikTok? Should You? We found a book written by an NHS doctor, social media influencer, and self-identified TikTok Star, Dr. Idz.  It's called Saturated Facts: A Myth-Busting Guide to Diet and Nutrition in a World of Misinformation (2024). He debunks some diet myths about carbs, seed oils, and sugar, evaluates the scientific literature, and makes some general recommendations about a path to good nutrition and wellness.  We found lots to discuss in this book and think you will too. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Health Geeks Book Club!

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to making your home-cooked meals taste incredible? Join Kristen and Eleanor as they delve into Samin Nosrat's acclaimed 2017 cookbook, SALT FAT ACID HEAT: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking. Even if your kitchen skills are a work in progress (like Kristen's), learning these fundamental building blocks of flavor can transform your cooking! Kristen and Eleanor share their personal experiences and key takeaways from this beautiful, science-based, and internationally influenced cookbook. They explore how the four basic elements of cooking influence each other to create truly delicious food. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! You can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Health Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Have you ever wished you had a healthy habit or could break an unwanted one? Do you believe that change has to be hard?  As Health Geeks, we know how important healthy habits are. We’ve read James Clear’s book about habits, and now we are diving into B.J. Fogg’s book, TINY HABITS: The Small Changes that Change Everything (2020). Fogg says that information alone does NOT change a habit. This book gives us some wonderful insight and resources about the anatomy of behaviors, how to build them and how to change bad ones. If you want to make meaningful changes in your life, tune in. This book offers hope and practical strategies for transformation, not only at the individual level but with the potential to impact the world around us. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, and supported by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Health Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Do you think of your heart as simply a physical organ? In his book, JUST ONE HEART (2020), Jonathan Fisher, MD FACC, provides a broader perspective on heart health than is usually presented. He believes our emotional, spiritual, and social health strongly influences our heart health. He describes what he calls “heart breakers” and “heart wakers” and how we can navigate them to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. We had a great conversation and found his seven timeless traits of the heart worth considering. We hope you read this book, JUST ONE HEART. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, and supported by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Health Geeks Book Club!

What is the productivity industrial complex? .. and what does it have to do with health and wellness?? Kendra Adachi says that it has influenced our lives and can lead to burnout and anxiety. She has written yet another book on time management and makes a convincing argument that “yes” we do need one AND that women will benefit from her perspective. Eleanor and Kristen enjoyed a studied reflection on THE PLAN: Manage your time like a lazy genius (2024), highlighting some of Adachi’s suggestions. If you are a woman struggling with managing ALL the details of your life, this book might be for you. Listen to our discussion to see if you want to flip the pages of this book! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

How does a Health Geek get confused and read the wrong book? Maybe they didn’t get enough REST?  Kristen read a book called REST: 7 Types of Rest to Eliminate Burnout, Reduce Stress, and Overcome Anxiety by Allison Hay (2023). This was the book we selected to read together, but Eleanor picked up a book called REST: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less (2018) by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. We discovered this discrepancy when we got to the podcast studio, and it turned out to be a wonderful mistake. We had fun comparing notes from these two authors’ perspectives. Both books are worth a read! Listen in and let us know if REST is a part of your routine. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Do you want to read a book that provokes you? GOOD ENERGY: The Surprising Connection between Metabolism and Limitless Health by Casey Means, MD with Cally Means provoked a high-energy conversation between Kristen and Eleanor.  Do you think you should trust your doctor? Do you want to wear bio-tracker gadgets on your body? Would you know how to interpret the data? Casey Means certainly challenged us, and we came up with different reactions to her book. Eleanor even tried some recipes suggested for Dr. Means' Good Energy Plan.  We really did our best to tell you what we thought of GOOD ENERGY, but there is definitely more to be said! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, and supported by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Why do the Health Geeks dive into wellness books? To create healthier, happier lives for ourselves—and to share that inspiration with you! In this episode, Kristen and Eleanor share their top Healthy Holiday Tips, inspired by the books they’ve read and their own experiences. Joined by Tim and Sal, they reminisce about favorite reads, swap practical advice, and share plenty of laughs. Looking for a smile or a tip to make your holidays less stressful and more joyful? Tune in to this lively, feel-good conversation. Let’s make this season a little healthier together. Happy Healthy Holidays! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, and supported by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

Do you want a new perspective on wellness? Did you know that your well-being, or lack of it, depends on the quantum field and is outside of your conscious control? If you are ready to stretch your understanding of how your body takes care of you, listen in.  Deepak Chopra MD, Jack Tuszynski PhD, and Brian Fertig MD have written a book that challenged both Eleanor and Kristen. In QUANTUM BODY: The New Science of Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life (2023), the authors propose using quantum physics to explain some of the things that modern medicine can’t, going beyond genetics, the microbiome, and evolutionary biology. We are sure that there is more to this story yet to unfold… just give us some time to catch up. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

Do you feel guilty if you relax or take time and do nothing? Is it OK to do nothing? Maybe we should dare to be idle.  Kristen and Eleanor discovered this fun little book focusing on a health behavior many overlook. They enjoyed discussing Annette Lavrijsen’s 2020 book NIKSEN: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing. Join them for a new perspective on how we spend our time and get some tips for finding Niksen. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by First Bank. Contact Felicia or Karen for all your banking needs! Have you ever overeaten and blamed your lack of willpower? How often do you look at the ingredient lists on your food? Chris Van Tulleken has written a book about why we should think about what's in our food, who is marketing it to us, and how it's not our fault that we can't stop eating it. Ultra-Processed PEOPLE: The Science Behind Food That Isn’t Food (2023) is one of the most informative and well-researched books on this topic, and his narrative makes it entertaining to read.  Eleanor and Kristen think you will be surprised by his perspective, insight, and conclusions. They think this book is worth reading and discussing with friends and family. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by First Bank and supported by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded at the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by First Bank. Contact Felicia or Karen for all your banking needs! Do you hum intentionally? What happens when you do? What if humming could help your health? Jonathan and Andi Goldman have written a guide, THE HUMMING EFFECT: Sound Healing for Health and Happiness (2017), presenting some fascinating ideas about the benefits of humming. They provide some basic principles and instructions on how to hum and how to hum intentionally to heal your body. Kristen and Eleanor experimented with some humming and even got Tim to hum with them. This book makes us want to learn more about energy, physics, and health. Let us know what you think.  We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by First Bank and supported by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded at the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. What do you know about indigenous wellness practices originating here in America? Could there be some lessons for us if we take the time to learn about them? Maybe our current wellness models need a review? Chelsea Lugar and Thosh Collins provide some American history and their perspectives on it. They share some of their well-researched native wellness wisdom through a very careful lens in their book, The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well (2022).  They present a formalized wellness methodology and a visual healing tool, and it is refreshing.  Their hope is that we can learn to be truly well for our families and our communities.  Eleanor and Kristen have a very thoughtful discussion about this very interesting book. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, and supported by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Do you have a healthy relationship with food? How many diets have you tried or heard of? Have you ever referred to your body as a “Meat Machine”? Do you know anyone who thinks about food ALL the time and wonder why? In the book FOOD,  WE NEED TO TALK: The Science Based, Humor-laced Last Word on Eating, Diet and Making Peace with Your Body (2023) Juna Gjata and Edward N. Phillips, MD have a great conversation about all the dimensions of dieting and the societal pressures of body image. Kristen and Eleanor join them and share some highlights from the book and some of our experiences. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, and supported by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Does proximity to greenspace affect our health in a positive way? Why is being in a natural space restorative to some of us and not others? Is there a healthy dose of nature that we could take on a schedule? Florence Williams has written a wonderful book, NATURE FIX: Why Nature Makes Us Happier. Healthier, and More Creative (2017). She explores what we are learning about our relationship with nature from scientific investigation. Eleanor and Kristen reflect on her recommendations and share our experiences. Tim even “chirps” in with his interesting perspective. We liked this book and think it is worth a read. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, and supported by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Do you ever think if you could control your thoughts a little more, you’d be happier? Perhaps positive thinking is the key? Russ Harris has written an interactive book, THE HAPPINESS TRAP: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living (2nd Ed  2022), in which he challenges common ideas about happiness and provides several activities to help you live the life you want. He advocates for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and his book is a guide to that practice.  Kristen and Eleanor were unfamiliar with this approach to reducing stress, but they enjoyed their morning chat exploring Harris’ ideas. Listen in to hear their takeaways!  We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, and supported by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and was recorded at the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones What is Wellness, and what is Burnout? Do we know the difference? How do we know if we have burnout, and how can we learn to recover from it? Sister authors Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, have written a book titled BURNOUT: The Secret to Understanding the Stress Cycle. Their insight is based on their special expertise, personal experiences, and belief that women are positioned in society to experience burnout. This book is well-researched and structured. Eleanor and Kristen found it thought-provoking. Maybe you will, too. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones with support from 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

This episode is brought to you by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. How many emotions can you name? Just what is Emotional wellness anyway? Lisa Feldman Barrett has written a revolutionary book about our emotions, HOW EMOTIONS ARE MADE: The Secret Life of the Brain (2018).  It is comprehensive in its scope and challenges the classical theory we have all embraced and on which we have built our society/culture. Kristen and Eleanor agree that it is “mindblowing” (ELLE) and that it is “Chock-full of startling, science-backed findings.” (Forbes).  Join our conversation as we begin exploring this new view on emotions!  We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by Sal Valencia III, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones with support by 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

How fit is your gut? Are you racking up your plant points this week? If you have gut issues and are confused by elimination diets, Fiber Fueled (2020) by Will Bulsiewicz, might be a good read. Listen in as Eleanor and Kristen start a critical conversation about his Plant-Based Gut Health Program for losing weight, restoring your health, and optimizing your microbiome. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

White chocolate and anchovies, anyone? This week, we opened a book by Bob Holmes, FLAVOR: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense (2017).  He takes us on an exploration of the sum of all the sensations we get when we have food in our mouth. He goes all over the world to talk to researchers, food corporation executives, chefs, and “home cooks.”  Kristen and Eleanor had fun talking about Holmes' insights on flavor pairings, wine tasting, how we can experience more flavor from food, and so much more. Producer Tim even chimes in with his experience too.  We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

Are you actively engaged with your money? A hoarder/ a spender? A money addict?  Or are you indifferent and try to have nothing to do with money? Or do you actively stay as far away from money as possible? A monk? Do you need a checkup on your Money IQ (Intelligent Quotient) and your Money EQ (Emotional Quotient)? Is your money infected with Happiness?  Eleanor and Kristen review a fun book about our relationship with money and how it might be affecting our health. Ken Honda shares an easy read along with some pertinent concepts in his book HAPPY MONEY: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money (2020). Let us know what you think and if you are going to read this one! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

How long do you want to live? Is your goal to live without disease? How could you do that? If you are intrigued, this book might be for you. Dr. Peter Attia, MD, describes his vision of a new medical model (Medicine 3.0) that is very exciting because it is based on preventing disease or reducing our risks. Kristen and Eleanor tip-toe through some of the highlights of the book OUTLIVE: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford (2023). There is so much more to enjoy in this book. We hope you enjoy the conversation! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! You can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

Bring the balloons and sound the horns—it’s a celebration. Tune in as Kristen, Eleanor, and Tim celebrate the THIRD year of the Health Geeks Book Club Podcast. They are still committed to bringing you wellness book reviews and sharing what’s up next on their reading list! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about these books! And you can purchase them via an affiliate link by visiting the "Bookstore" tab above. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

Do you ever think about the relationship of pleasure and pain in your life? Dopamine is getting more attention in the scientific and medical community as well as in "Corporate America." We have unprecedented access to gambling, shopping, food, drugs, social media, news media, video….  In her book, DOPAMINE NATION: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (2021), Anna Lembke, Ph.D. explores and reveals the trauma that is unfolding. She skillfully condenses our complex neuroscience to help us understand our relentless pursuit of pleasure. Eleanor thinks this book is a MUST-read and loved talking about it with Kristen. They highlight some of the riveting stories and concepts Dr. Lembke presents. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

Have you made what you thought was a commitment to improving your exercise, or other health-related behaviors, only to give up and disappoint yourself? Michelle Segar has written a book to help us understand the science-based reasons why it’s not our fault that we have failed to stick with those plans. She gives us a new and simple framework for SUSTAINABLE success! Kristen and Eleanor jump into a robust discussion of this “on point” book-- NO SWEAT: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness by Michelle Segar, PhD (2015). We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

Do you, or someone you know, have an autoimmune disease? Have you ever heard of Lupus? Amanda Chay has written a book about her tortuous journey to a diagnosis and her experience living with Lupus. Her book, THE GIRLFRIEND’S GUIDE TO LUPUS: How to Control Your Sh^tty Diagnosis (2023) is “an honest exploration of the challenges of coping with a chronic illness: (Liz S. Lupus Warrior).  Kristen and Eleanor were so pleased to have Amanda join us on our podcast. We talked about Lupus and how to become an advocate for yourself in our medical system. Her humorous and straightforward book will offer hope and will be helpful for anyone who has recently gotten an autoimmune disease diagnosis. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

Have you been told by a doctor that you need to lose weight? Do you need caffeine to keep you going throughout the day? Is your mood variable? Do you experience brain fog? Do you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? Do you have trouble sleeping? This book might be for you. Maybe your blood glucose levels are out of whack?  Kristen and Eleanor dig down into a central topic of our health as Jessie Inchauspé leads us through her 2022 book GLUCOSE REVOLUTION: The Life-changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar. We had fun reviewing her “Hacks” for flattening your glucose curves; maybe you will too! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

Have you experienced a moment of awe recently? Did you make a “vocal burst” when you did? Did you get teary or goosebumps? How did you feel right after experiencing awe?  Dacher Keltner shares what he has learned about the experience of “awe,” an emotional state that deserves attention. He examines it through the lenses of science, culture, and personal stories. He speculates on the evolutionary influence of awe and the importance of awe to our good health. His 2023 book, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, sparks an interesting conversation and makes us ponder. Maybe it will bring you some awe too! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

If you could have a biometer that tells you the nutrient content of your fresh food, like a carrot, would you use one at the grocery store? Do you buy organic produce? Do you know how your food is grown? Do you think it makes a difference to your health? And what is this about grass-fed beef?  Kristen and Eleanor let Robert R. Montgomery and Anne Bikle take them on a tour of the history of regenerative farming and why we SHOULD focus on the health of our soils. They believe that healthy soil = healthy crops = healthy people.  Their 2022 book, WHAT YOUR FOOD ATE: How to heal our land and reclaim our health, is a very compelling discourse about the importance of regenerative farming to the health of all of us, not only for our generation but for those to follow. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab. This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network and recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for the Heath Geeks Book Club!

Are you a “good” housekeeper”? Are you just lazy, or is your mother-in-law? Is there a relationship between the condition of our house, our home, our  “space,” and our health? Jennifer Hammon, owner of Monarch Living LLC and a professional organizer and move manager joins Kristen and Eleanor to talk about KC Davis’s simple little book HOW TO KEEP HOUSE WHILE DROWNING: a gentle approach to cleaning and organizing (2020).  This book is so much more than you might expect, and our conversation touches on the difference between chores and care tasks, self-talk about our messes, how we might end up in a mess and what we can do about it. Davis promotes a philosophy and not a program but shares systems that might help us along our way! This is a topic that is central to maintaining good health. Tune in if you need help or know someone who does. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab.  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

Do you drink coffee and forget to exercise? We invited one of our favorite authors, Health Skeptic Robert J. Davis, PhD back into the studio to discuss TWO more of his books. We started with Coffee is Bad Good for You (2012), a book where he reviews scientific evidence on drinks (coffee/wine/milk), dietary fats, carbohydrates, sugars, spices, chocolate, garlic meat, fish, vegetarian diets and so much more. We couldn’t cover all those topics, but we picked some to highlight just how interesting his book is. Since he could spend more time with us, we jumped into his latest book, Fitter Faster: the Smart Way to Get in Shape in Just Minutes a Day (2022). He understands the excuses we make to avoid or quit exercising. He partners with Brad Kolowich, Jr CPT and they have developed barrier-lowering workouts that are evidenced based. The workouts can be done in 20 min or less AND provide what they call the Big Six Benefits and the Seven Surprising additional benefits. If you are struggling with how to get a workout in your busy life, listen in and then get this book. You may find a solution! We would appreciate if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab.  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

How many times have you told yourself that you would live a healthier life- will eat better and exercise more? How many times have you disappointed yourself by not sticking to your plan? Michelle Segar, PhD rewrites the story of behavior change in her book, THE JOY CHOICE: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise (2022). Kristen and Eleanor found this book revolutionary and had a robust coffee chat/ book club meeting sharing some of the provocative ideas in this book. Join us to learn if you are an unhabiter, how to find the perfect, imperfect solution and make progress in the predictable unpredictable reality of our lives! We would appreciate if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab.  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

When was the last time you truly had fun? Has it been a while? It turns out that having fun is critical to our good health. We found a book that calls our attention to something that most of us are missing in our lives. We invited Carolyn Bennett-Sullivan, from Soft Golf (a business based on fun) to join us this week. We discuss THE POWER OF FUN: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price (2021), and Producer Tim pipes in too. This is one of our longer episodes because we couldn’t stop talking, and we were having so much fun. Our chatter is full of laughs and highlights from this wonderful book! Listen in and have some fun with us! We would appreciate if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab.  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

Kristen and Eleanor get recharged and read some books. In the meantime, here's a revisiting of Episode #63. Do you wake up anxious? Worry through the day? Binge worry late into the night? Are you part of the 80% of Americans who are anxious, according to the APA (American Psychiatric Association)? The Health Geeks, Kristen and Eleanor, think all of us should read this book. We loved talking about the stories and the brain tools that Judson Brewer, MD Ph.D. offers in his refreshing book UNWINDING ANXIETY: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (2021). We would appreciate if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab.  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

Once you finish a book, do you move on? Or do you keep thinking about it? We keep our conversation going and want you to join us. Need a summer read? Eleanor is still thinking about David Linden‘s fascination with our skin’s sensory receptors discussed in the book TOUCH: The science of hand, heart, and mind. Touch is so interconnected to our emotions, our language, and our relationship with the world- just think about that. Kristen reflects on the books that she liked better, - The Gospel of Wellness, Chatter, The Good Life, or The High Five Habit. What should we read next? Let us know. We would appreciate if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab.  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

If you had to give up one of your senses, would it be touch? What do you know about how touch serves you? Kristen and Eleanor plow into the science of touch as presented by David J Linden, a neuroscientist, professor, and writer in his 2016 book TOUCH: The Science of Hand, Heart, and Mind. “With a novelist’s flair for anecdote, Linden unpacks the science behind touch by revealing how the sense informs and motivates us in everyday situations!”-The Scientist We would appreciate if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab.  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

Who can you really count on to be dependable when you need help? If you could stop working without loss of income, would you? What would you do instead? Complete the following sentence anyway you wish: A person feels good when…..?  These are some of the questions people involved in the longest-running scientific study of Happiness thought about and answered.  Eleanor and Kristen talk about topics in adult development from the new book THE GOOD LIFE: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness (2023) by Robert Waldinger, MD, and Marc Schultz, PhD. We would appreciate if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab.  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

Can money buy happiness? How much of our happiness is under our control? How should we be spending our time?  How do you assess your social fitness? Do our relationships affect our health?  Kristen and Eleanor found a book that they both liked. In this episode, they begin to share some of the highlights from this hot-off-the-press book-- THE GOOD LIFE: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger, MD, and Marc Schultz, Ph.D.  (2023). We would appreciate if you would subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book! And you can purchase it via an affiliate link by clicking the title above or on the "Bookstore" tab.  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

Do you need some company today? Join Eleanor and Kristen for a casual talk as the conversation continues about the books they have read. They giggle a bit and share common foibles and tips from their reading that are helpful.  Who else is reading books with us? Do people recommend books to you? Are they ones we have reviewed or might like to read?    We encourage you to keep talking about the books you read, don’t dismiss them, embrace them, and keep listening to our podcast! Be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book!  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

What happens to the voices in our heads when something terrible happens? How do we help each other recover from traumatic experiences? How can the cognitive and emotional aspects of the experience blend in healing? Kristen and Eleanor talk about more of the tools Ethan Kross reviews to help us “resolve the tension between getting caught in negative thought spirals and thinking clearly and constructively”. This book just keeps getting more interesting, so we keep talking and wrap up our review of Ethan Kross’s book, CHATTER: The Voices in Our Heads, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It. Be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book!  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

Do you like to share your negative experiences with others? Do you encourage your friends to talk about their negative experiences or do you try to distract them? Do you like it when people overshare with you? Ethan Kross reveals surprising interactions he discovered in his professional career and writes about them in his 2021 book. Eleanor and Kristen share some insights about empathy and social media interaction and its influence on our self-talk. We introduce some of the tools Kross recommends for “harnessing” our chatter as we continue our discussion about his book -- CHATTER: The Voices in Our Heads, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It. Be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book!  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

Do you ever talk to yourself? Do you ever feel crazy for talking to yourself?  Who is really in our heads?  Ethan Kross explores those voices in our heads in his book, CHATTER: The Voices in our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It (2021).   Kristen and Eleanor decided to take a few episodes to really dig into why we talk to ourselves, why it sometimes backfires on us, and how we help ourselves and others when the voices become hurtful.  We just get our conversation started in this podcast, so please, join us as we talk out loud about our internal voices. Tim did! Be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book!  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862).Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

What do you know about taking care of your brain? Is your brain “rusty”? Does your brain have “clogged pipes"? Is it too "sugary"?  Do you worry about your genetic risks?  Is exercise protective against memory loss and good for brain health? What type of exercise is a good choice? What are the costs of pharmacological therapy?  How do you structure a lifestyle to help prevent cognitive decline?  Join Kristen and Eleanor as they talk with Cliff Arceneaux, MMS PA-C about the Memory Protocol he outlines in his “hot off the press” book, KEEPING YOUR MARBLES: A Field Guide for preventing & treating cognitive decline (2022). Be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book!  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

Are you afraid of losing your mind? Does lifestyle matter?  We start our conversation with author Cliff Arceneaux, MMS PA-C.  He shares his journey to his very readable first book, KEEPING YOUR MARBLES: A Field Guide for preventing & treating cognitive decline (2022). What are the challenges of treating cognitive decline, and what are the options? Is there any hope for those who see memory problems as a real part of their future? Cliff’s extensive experience has led him to some management options and his recommended memory protocol. There are reasons for hope.  We have fun digging into his strategies and recipes that guide what we put on our forks.  Stay tuned for Part 2! Be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book!  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

What do WMD and WWW stand for? Do you ever phone out? Who did you phub last? Did you mean to? Catherine Price’s book, HOW TO BREAK UP WITH YOUR PHONE, has a fun glossary that shares some new terminology about our behaviors. She develops ideas around these terms throughout her book.  She reminds us about how concentration works and how focus and memory are related. Kristen and Eleanor talk about how our phone use is changing our brains.  They review the 30-day break-up plan that is based on mindfulness principles and is designed to help us develop a long-term relationship with our phones that actually feels good. Be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book!  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

What is your relationship with your smartphone? When was the last time you were bored? How much time are you spending on social media? Is there a relationship between user engagement and addiction? Is your brain being hacked?  Kristen and Eleanor start a conversation about a very interesting book by Catherine Price, HOW TO BREAK UP WITH YOUR PHONE (2018). She has some great insight into smartphones and our behaviors. Be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more about this book!  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862).Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!

How did George Washington die? What is a bechic blast? Have you ever choked?  Who was Dr. Heimlich? Chevalier Jackson? Wilbur Scoville?  Ever heard of the Mutter Museum of medical history? Why do we yawn? Hiccup? Do we know everything about the body?  Even though there is so much more that Bill Bryson shares in his comprehensive discussion, Kristen and Eleanor (with comments from Tim) wrap up their book club review of THE BODY: A Guide for Occupants (2019) Be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast to hear more on this book!  This episode is sponsored by: 360 Health and Well Balanced Nutrition. The Health Geeks Book Club Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network. Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions on Instagram, Facebook, or by email. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline at 336-422-NUMB (6862). Be sure to indicate it is for Heath Geeks Book Club!