Episode 33

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19th Aug 2020

33. Food as Medicine, Gratitude, Movement + More with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

Dr. Elizabeth Boham joins us again in a continuation from last week, to talk about the need to bring nutrition into medicine, the exercise/movement distinction, eating real food, the role gratitude and stress reduction can have in fighting disease, and her own health journey, which included beating back breast cancer while in medical school. We talk a bit more about functional medicine, and I relate my own relationship with that approach.

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Our Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Part 2

Dr. Boham is a physician practicing functional medicine at the Ultrawellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. At the time of this recording – August, 2020 -- even initial visits can be done virtually!

Podcasts to Listen To While Wellness While Walking Takes A Week Off!

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  • Dr. Elizabeth Boham -- Other podcasts she's been on
  • Women Who Sarcast -- From adult coloring books to passion vs. purpose, Kathy takes on a range of topics with a hint of sarcasm
  • Angus Eye Tea -- Say it quickly, and you'll get a sense of what this podcast about, except that Elaine is so funny, it's definitely what it subtitle says: A Comedy Mental Health Podcast
  • edu-me -- Punam bridges the gap between parents and teachers, and it's especially timely as we navigate an unprecedented back-to-school season
  • Last, but not least, Fabled -- Treat yourself to Vanessa telling "cozy, creepy lore and mysteries!" A mix of fact and fiction, each episode is a work of art!

DISCLAIMER

Neither I nor most of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.

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About the Podcast

Wellness While Walking
Small Steps to Big Health
Welcome! Each episode of Wellness While Walking addresses the real health concerns you're facing:

• metabolism shifts and blood sugar spikes/weight gain
• establishing sustainable habits despite crazy-busy schedules
• adapting movement regimens (featuring walking!*) to work for you… in a fun way!
• implementing doable nutrition approaches that work with your midlife body and life

Hi, I'm Carolyn, a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach of almost 20 years.

I was a health-rejectionist! I didn't think it mattered what our lifestyles were like – I even doubled down on this approach, working in the ultra-processed foods industry for a decade (and gained a lot of weight and was fatigued all the time, but I didn't connect the dots!) But then I got very sick. And my young children did, too. I started to open up to the idea that what we ate, how (if!) we moved, how we slept and more – how it did matter! I "walked back" my chronic disease diagnoses and my kids healed.

After over a decade of health coaching people in their midlife years, I also noticed another trend – that of extremes! Folks rejected things like walking and eating largely whole foods for their more intense counterparts, like running and "eating clean." I knew that I needed to fight this, because there are lots of health-conferring points in between on the spectrum, and I'm all about capitalizing on the low hanging fruit by taking small steps that we'll actually do and enjoy!

I do think we need to fight societal norms that leave us unhealthy – we call that "walking against traffic" – but this can be a moderate, doable, fun and effective path! Getting this word out to the wider audience beyond my clientele led me to introduce the Wellness While Walking Podcast in January of 2020, and we've been going strong since!

I hope you'll join me, Health Coach Carolyn, for Wellness While Walking—your 30-minute movement companion that delivers research-backed strategies for weight management, metabolic health, healing chronic conditions and extending your healthspan in a motivating, compassionate format!
Whether you're seeking accountability for consistent action, clarity on conflicting health advice, or gentle guidance for aging vibrantly, Wellness While Walking meets you where you are with understanding and actionable solutions.

By the end of each episode, you'll feel physically energized, mentally renewed, and equipped with clear next steps—having moved, learned, laughed, and found the motivation to take the next meaningful step on your health journey! (*Did I mention that we play a beep halfway through so you know when to turn around if you're walking while listening?!)

Today is a terrific day to start so press "Follow" and then "Play," and let's do this, together!

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