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This week on the podcast I'm joined by lifestyle and success coach, Alice Agnello. Alice works with women who are facing the empty nest and trying to figure out what they want to do with the rest of our lives. Alice and I talk about how women tend to stuff down our feelings and what we truly want and put our everyone else first. Alice says the fear…

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The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness on Letter at at Time with Nancy Davis Kho 27:42

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In this week's episode, Molly interviews Nancy Davis Kho. Nancy is a podcast host, speaker and author of the book "The Thank You Project". The conversation this week is about Nancy's decision to write thank you notes for a year and how that turned into a book. The book shares how you too can benefit from setting up your own Thank You project. Nancy…

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What Happened? 8:30

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In this short episode, Molly brings you up to speed on what has happened in the last few weeks and where the podcast will be going in the next few months.بقلم Molly Watts

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Thinking Courageously- A Conversation with Deb Cummins Stellato 40:05

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This week's episode is an inspirational conversation with Deb Cummins Stellato, life coach and podcast host. Deb has been a longtime facilitator and speaker working with non-profit organizations to help leaders develop their leadership mindsets. During a major "pivot" in her life, she became a life coach during the past year. "Thinking Courageously…

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PB & J: Help for Handling a Negative Habit URGE 16:00

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What? PB &J? Is this episode all about the beloved peanut butter and jelly sandwich? No, not really. This week's episode is all about handling the URGES that come when you've built a habit that doesn't serve you. To undo that urge we need to remember PB& J. P: Pause and Ponder B: Breathe on purpose J: Just for 10 minutes Listen in as I share my str…

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Reboot- Reversing Longevity, A Discussion of Blue Zones 31:00

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In this week's episode we revisit one of our earliest and most popular episode's on Blue Zones. Come with us as we discuss the research and information discovered by Dan Buettner in five geographic areas in the world where people live the longest and where the are high numbers of older people who age without typical diseases like heart disease, can…

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Epigenetics- Understanding Your Parents and Your Past with Johanna Lynn 29:29

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Are we preprogrammed with more than our physical attributes from our parents? Are we programmed to behave in certain ways too? This week on the podcast, I'm speaking with Johanna Lynn, founder of the Family Imprint Institute. Johanna helps people understand how their background, their parents' backgrounds and even their grandparents may be influenc…

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Wellness While Walking- A Discussion with Carolyn Cohen 29:13

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This week on the podcast I'm talking about walking, with health coach Carolyn Cohen. We discuss the benefits of walking as a way of improving your health and increasing longevity in the best possible way. Carolyn is a health coach who believes that walking is the very best way to improve health for everyone. She hosts a weekly podcast called "Welln…

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Your Pandemic Reading List 16:22

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In this week's episode I revisit some of the great books that I've read and reviewed on the podcast as well as some of the wonderful author's I've interviewed. Any of these books would make a great addition to your pandemic reading list. If you are struggling with depression and anxiety during COVID-19 please visit https://www.verywellmind.com/best…

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How to Feel Better NOW 17:43

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If COVID-19 is getting you down, this episode will give you five practical actions to take this week that will make it easier to manage you mind and feel better. I discuss the why's and the basic benefits behind each and how I recognized their importance in helping me feel better. 1) Time Management 2) Limit your Information Intake 3) Get your Slee…

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All About Buffering-How to Feel your Emotions 15:49

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In this short episode I talk all about buffering and the habits we build in an attempt to avoid feeling negative emotions. I discuss the value of being able to recognize our thoughts and how they are creating the feelings that lead to buffering. Buffering is when we use external things to change how we feel internally.When you stop buffering, you s…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Thinking on Purpose 13:50

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In this episode, I discuss the importance of managing your mind during times of high stress. Given the uncertainty of the world surrounding COVID-19, this episode gives steps to recognize your thinking and which thoughts are increasing your anxiety. You can feel better by managing your thoughts and thinking on purpose. I share how to build a new or…

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The BEST of HABITS 33:25

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This week I'm revisiting some of our best episodes on habits and grabbing some of the best little nuggets of each. One of the lessons I’ve learned over the last nearly three years of building Five for Life is the IMPACT of habits on our lives. Ultimately it’s what you do consistently over time that defines what your life story will be. And consiste…

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A Discussion of "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End" by Atul Gawande 24:44

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This week's episode discusses the important book "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End". This book focuses on autonomy in aging and dignity in dying. It is written by physician, surgeon and best-selling author Dr. Atul Gawande. Host Molly Watts shares some of the most important insights from this book and how planning for death is act…

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Live Long and Master Aging with Peter Bowes 56:09

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In this week's episode, Molly is joined by broadcasting pro and podcast host, Peter Bowes for a conversation about their shared passion--longevity. Peter hosts, Live Long and Master Aging (or the LLAMA podcast) where he explores the stories and the science behind human longevity. Peter is a veteran reporter for the BBC in Los Angeles and has had th…

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"The Passionistas Project" with Amy & Nancy Harrington 36:32

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This week on the podcast, Molly is joined by sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington. Amy and Nancy host the Passionistas Project podcast and share with Molly their passion for helping female entrepreneurs. Learn about their latest venture, the Passionistas Project Pack and how they are helping support women-owned businesses and female artisans with a sub…

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When Things SUCK... 24:36

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It happens. There are situations and circumstances in life that simply--suck. In this episode, you'll learn how to manage your mind through times of crises and how to prevent the negative thought spin cycle. First step is to acknowledge something terrible has happened. Second step is to ask questions of your brain to help guide your thoughts toward…

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"Signs of Aging- A Short Film on Living" with Tara Gadomski 33:25

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This week's episode sparks conversation on the term "anti-aging" with filmmaker and director, Tara Gadomski. Tara wrote and directed this short film, which employs dark humor to get across the point that aging is something that none of us have any control over. We discuss the beauty industry and how they use dangerous terms like "flaws" or "correct…

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"SMILE-The Astonishing Power of a Simple Act" 16:46

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In this episode, Molly reminds us that our thoughts are what determine our happiness, not our circumstances. Even when circumstances seem challenging, we can add to our own suffering by focusing our thoughts on how difficult life feels. She recaps the popular TED talk (and book) by Ron Gutman called, SMILE-the astonishing power of a Simple Act". He…

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Live HAPPIER Longer 2.0 18:51

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In this week's episode host Molly Watts, talks about the vision for the podcast moving forward and how the combination of information, inspiration, education and motivation will unfold to help you create the habits of a happier, longer life. In honor of her Dad's 92nd birthday, she revisits some of the science behind the five daily habits that make…

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When Plans Change with Molly Watts & Angela McDade 17:06

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This week in the 61st episode of the Live Happier Longer Podcast we say goodbye to wonderful co-host Angela McDade. We share our thoughts on doing the podcast together for the last year and a half, how much we've grown and how much we've learned about building the habits of a HAPPIER, longer life. We reflect on some of the great interviews, excepti…

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The Best of Inspiration with Katherine Switzer, Pat Gallant-Charette and Cherie Gruenfeld 22:31

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As we prepare for the holidays and a time of joy and inspiration we wanted to revisit some of our most inspirational interviews. In this short episode, we revisit our interview with Katherine Switzer, Pat Gallant-Charette and Cherie Gruenfeld. All of these women are inspirations athletically, but also in how they age with optimism and defy standard…

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"Lives Well Lived"- A Conversation with Filmmaker, Sky Bergman 39:19

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On the podcast this week, we talk with Sky Bergman all about the "Lives Well Lived" , the documentary she directed and filmed that was inspired by her own grandmother who lived to 103. The film includes forty different elders with interviews conducted over four years and is a wonderful montage of their stories. The result is a very inspiring film t…

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"A Delightful Little Book on Aging" and Five Gratitude Practices with Stephanie Rafflelock 35:16

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This week on the podcast we talk with storyteller, writer, and podcaster Stephanie Rafflelock about her upcoming book "A Delightful Little Book on Aging" as well as an article she recently published called "Five Gratitude Practices to See You Through Tough Times." Stephanie believes that that a good story can transform the way you see the world. Sh…

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The BEST of GRATITUDE 32:38

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This week we're reflecting on some of the best conversations we've had regarding gratitude. From our earliest episode on gratitude, episode #17 where we talked about the science of gratitude.From there we revisit our conversation on Brene Brown's "The Gift of Imperfection" and her guidepost for creating a "whole-hearted life" which is cultivating g…

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30 Day ULTIMATE Habit Building System Part Two 30:16

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We're talking about our 30 Day Ultimate Habit Building System. Pillar number one is Brain Training -Based on the self-coaching model by Brook Castillo. Thoughts create our feelings, which determine our actions and get the results that we have in our lives . Pillar number two is the PLAN. Building new habits in our 30-Day Ultimate Habit Building Sys…

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Ultimate 30-Day Habit Building System-Part One 25:59

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This week on the podcast we are doing the first of a two-part series on the Ultimate 30-Day Habit Building System! We talk all about the "whys" behind habit-building and how our system can help you with a repeatable framework to build new habits and replace habits that don't serve you. In our system, we dive into who you want to become, focusing on…

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Happiness is a Choice You Make-Talking with author John Leland 52:27

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We talk with John Leland about his book, "Happiness is a Choice You Make-Lessons from a year among the Oldest Old". Leland, shared some of his experiences with us in writing this book which started as an assignment for the newspaper. In his own words, " In 2015, I followed six people over age 85 for a year. I expected a deep dive into the hardships…

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Building the Habit of Everyday Happiness-Living HAPPIER Longer 31:21

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This week on the podcast we discuss how happiness is found in our day to day lives and not something that we look for in big, thrilling moments. We talk about the fact that happiness is a decision of mindset in the day to day, average moments in life. We approach being happy in a deep and lasting way and not just looking for those “thrilling high” …

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The POWER of a Morning Routine and the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod 28:03

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Are you a morning person? This week we discuss the power of a morning routine and why it sets you up for success throughout your day. Having a morning routine has been proven to have health benefits including reduced stress and anxiety. A morning routine necessitates an evening routine and your sleep can't be compromised to build this habit. We dis…

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50 Things We Thought Worth Sharing 16:00

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This week on the podcast we pause for a moment to look back on our first 50 episodes. We take just one thought, sentence, quote or statement from each and share them. They are a mix of powerful ideas, interesting statistics and a couple that will just make you smile. We want to say thank you to all of our listeners, subscribers, reviewers and to ou…

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Daily Habit #5-LET GO How Stress Relief Leads to Longevity 32:52

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On this week's podcast we discuss how daily habit #5, LET GO, may be the most important habit of all. Stress and worry are not just negative emotion words that we should be tossing around. They are true social trends with major health implications impacting us now and in the future. Stress is literally killing us. Beyond stress, when we talk about …

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Daily Habit #4 GIVE-Gratitude, Optimism and Longevity! 31:22

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People who focus on practicing gratitude are healthier, experience less illness (including depression), have stronger relationships, behave in more generous ways, and are overall happier and more optimistic. We discuss the ways of building the habit of gratitude on a daily basis and how the mindful decision to be grateful achieves the strongest res…

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Daily Habit #3-SHARE, staying connected for a HAPPIER, longer life! 39:59

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Science has proven that loneliness and isolation increase morbidity amongst seniors, while developing social connections is proven to increase longevity and improve overall quality of life. This is a habit that can be learned and even if you consider yourself an introvert, we have ideas for you to build new friendships. We share the negative impact…

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Daily Habit Number Two-LEARN, it's all about Brain Health! 45:03

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This week on the podcast it's all about your brain and building the habits that protect brain health as you age! Learn all about exercise, diet and most importantly brain activities that encourage neural plasticity and can prevent dementia and Alzheimer's. Hear practical tips and ideas for activities that you can start doing on a daily basis to cha…

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How Daily Habit #1 MOVE Creates her Best Life with Lorraine Ladish 38:02

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This week on the podcast we talk with author, entrepreneur, and influencer--Lorraine C. Ladish.We wanted to chat with Lorraine about how important moving is to her as a habit, and what she believes about exercise as she ages. Her passion for exercise reflects all of the reasons daily habit #1 is MOVE. Over the course of her life, she has faced many…

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Building Daily Habit Number One--MOVE 42:21

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For the next weeks, we’re going to be talking about the FIVE habits that make up our lifestyle strategy and philosophy at Five for Life. MOVE*LEARN* SHARE*GIVE* LET GO. All backed by science and proven to increase longevity AND improve overall happiness. First up is daily habit #1 MOVE. We say all the time that it’s daily habit number one for a rea…

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How to Break Habits that Don't Serve You 32:47

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Are you trying to break a "bad" habit? Listen in as Molly & Angela discuss why they don't use the word "bad" to describe habits.Learn the Golden Rule of Habit Change. (Hint: you can't truly break habits) We talk about the inversion of the laws of habit building and provide five practical tips for breaking habits that don't serve you. We share our f…

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How to Build New Habits 38:18

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On the podcast this week Molly and Angela talk about the metaskill of "how to build a new habit". By definition, a meta skill is a nugget of practical knowledge that applies to a wide variety of circumstances including ones you have never directly experienced before. Figuring out how to manage your brain so you can create the thoughts that lead to …

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The Science of Habits-Understanding your Brain! 39:02

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This week on the podcast we take a 10,000 foot view of brain science, and in particular the areas of the brain that are involved with habit formation. Want to build new habits? You're going to have to be aware of your primitive brain while you make plans with and listen to your executive brain. Why does the brain build habits? How much of your life…

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Where We've Been and Where We're Going 32:04

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In the first episode of season 2, co-hosts Molly Watts and Angela McDade revisit the five daily habits of a happier, longer life. As they continue to highlight these habits--MOVE, LEARN, SHARE, GIVE and LET GO--including the science behind increasing longevity and improving overall quality of life, the focus for season is on HOW to build habits tha…

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Ep 1 - The Beginning 3:54

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Start today. Do something to better yourself today. It doesn’t matter what it is, just do something. Let me know your thoughts on the episode on social. @td_schreck

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"You Can if You Try"-Open Water Marathon Swimming Champion, Pat Gallant-Charette 32:05

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Pat Gallant-Charette is not your average grandma. The 68-year-old life-long Maine resident was recently inducted into the Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Until last year, Pat was the oldest swimmer to swim the English Channel and she still holds 9 world records for age group in marathon open-water swimming. We talk with her about overcoming fears, …

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Living a Whole-Hearted Life: A Discussion of "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brene Brown 42:55

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Brene Brown is a researcher. storyteller and a Texan. She believes that every time we choose courage, we make everyone around us a little better and the world a little braver. In this episode of the podcast we discuss her first New York Times bestseller, "The Gifts of Imperfection: Letting Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who Y…

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"50 After 50-Reframing the Next Chapter of your Life" with Maria Olsen 30:36

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In this episode Molly and Angela talk to Maria Leonard Olsen. At age 50, Maria had drank her way out of her 25-year marriage. She had will-fully derailed her own successful law career. She was stuck. When she turned 50, she had the distinct feeling that she was on the downward slope of her life. She ended up writing a book, "50 after 50" follows th…

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"The Human Race"- Six Runners. Six Races. One Conclusion- You're Never too Old to Start! 41:40

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In this episode, we talk with Liz Vassey, director and producer of the documentary, "The Human Race". Liz, an avid runner, started questioning her ability to continue running as she aged and her curiosity lead her to filming many marathon runners who were well over the age of 50 and running. This is much more than a story about running or aging-- i…

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"Super Agers" -Redefining Aging through research and science with Dr. Emily Rogalski 35:08

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n this episode, we interview Dr. Emily Rogalski, PhD, from Northwestern University's Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer's Disease. We learn about Dr. Rogalski's work to research and define, "Super Agers" .Alzheimer’s and other dementias are on the rise, but you can take a proactive approach to help protect yourself as you age. Altho…

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Walking and Health Initiatives -The Scotland Example 32:08

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Today on the podcast we are joined by Nanette Mutrie, professor at the University of Edinburgh and Chair of Physical Activity for Health. Nanette has been active in encouraging walking as a way for increasing healthiness in Scotland since the 1990's. You'll hear how walking is really the very best exercise for most people and it's something we are …

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"The Oldest State"- Portraits of a Maine Generation with Jason Paige Smith 28:32

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This week we speak with Jason Paige Smith, a photographer from Maine all about his project called "The Oldest State". Jason has spent the last year taking portraits of some of Maine's oldest residents who personify the Maine lifestyle. We fell in love with Jason's photographs and hearing the stories behind this project. From Everard Hall, a 72-year…

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