About this episode
Blood sugar chaos, relentless cravings, and afternoon crashes—what if it's not your willpower, but your biology? In this episode, we explore how blood sugar dysregulation and gut dysbiosis create a vicious cycle that literally steals our ability to choose nourishing foods, and why this has become a metabolic crisis since 2020. Learn four simple, science-backed tweaks that can break the cycle and get your brain back on your team! LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Eating Vegetables First Regardless of Eating Speed Has a Significant Reducing Effect on Blood Glucose and Insulin, pubmed.gov Gen Z's Circadian Meal Hack: Why Eating Dinner Earlier is the Clean Eating Power Move, pureplatesstl.com 8 Simple Snacks That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar , webmd.com From Dysbiosis to Longevity: A Narrative Review Into the Gut Microbiome's Impact on Aging , biomedcentral.com HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Our iOS Device 1. Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose "search" 3. Search for "Wellness While Walking" 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to "Ratings and Reviews" section 6. Click on "Write a Review" (if we don't see that option, click on "See All" first) 7. Then we will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8. Thank we! I so appreciate this! How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in our web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here) https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ Click on "Listen on Apple Podcasts" or "Open the App" This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left "Wellness While Walking" This should bring we to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork Scroll down until we see "Rating and Reviews" Click on "See All" all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart To leave a written review, please click on "Write a Review" We'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus we'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) Thank we so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Goodpods Overcast (if we star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show) Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING 1. Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while we're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% 2. Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) 3. Screenshot a favorite episode playing on our phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! 4. Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media 5. Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media 6. Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media 7. Tell our pal about the Wellness While Walking website 8. Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many 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 our physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions we may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!