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Uncover best practices to participate in life on your terms. Every week, hosts Jeff Ford and Kendra Till guide listeners with short conversations on trending wellness topics and share interviews with passionate wellness professionals, our private club leaders, and additional subject matter experts offering valuable tips. Each episode conclusion includes Healthy Momentum, five minutes of inspiration to help you reflect and live differently. Subscribe now and discover the keys to living your greatest active lifestyle.
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We map a practical path to resilient soft tissues with a systems view: muscle, tendons, ligaments, and fascia work together, and strength training is the most reliable protector against everyday strains. We outline a weekly plan, explain smart warm-ups and stretching, and separate proven practices from trendy therapies. • Four soft tissues defined and why they matter • Why progressive strength training builds durability • How tendons, ligaments, and fascia adapt to load • Movement quality an...
We map the soft tissue system that drives movement—muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and scar tissue—and explain how each heals. The through-line is durability: balance training, recovery, and mobility to prevent overuse, reduce pain, and move well longer. • defining soft tissue and why it fails • muscles as motors and why they heal faster • tendons as ropes, tendonitis vs tendinosis • ligaments as stabilizers and why sprains linger • scar tissue as the body’s patch and its limits • fasci...
We unpack the real drivers of breast cancer risk with Dr. Tad Beaker, clarify who needs genetic testing, and make the case for yearly mammograms starting at 40. We close with a practical plan for early detection, lifestyle changes, and confident self-advocacy. • lifetime risk stats and why awareness must be action • genetics versus lifestyle clarified with percentages • alcohol, BMI, smoking, and activity as modifiable risks • screening guidelines compared and a yearly mammogram case • early...
We head to the Palmetto Bluff farm to meet six chicken breeds, explore egg colors and care, and share how a small coop can reconnect families to slower, more intentional living. We close with a reflection on energy, time, and giving with purpose. • why a real farm needs chickens • coop origins in early 2023 and raising chicks • six breeds overview and unique egg colors • temperament differences and memorable names • free-range attempt, predators, and lessons learned • plans to expand the run...
We explore what it means to “listen to your body” and why simple, sensory practices can calm your nervous system while keeping your drive intact. Lindsay Thomas shares practical breathwork, fluid movement, and micro-pauses that help you step out of the momentum tunnel and choose presence. • the momentum tunnel and why we live in our heads • how to shift from thinking about breath to feeling breath • five‑minute rituals that downregulate stress • shoulder rolls, fluidity, and letting your bod...
Recovery and performance optimization doesn't require fancy equipment or complicated routines – sometimes it's as simple as strategically applying heat, cold, and light to your body. We explore the science behind three powerful recovery modalities offered at Restore Hyper Wellness with franchise owner Josh Lieberman. • Infrared saunas heat from inside-out, penetrating deeper than traditional saunas for more efficient detoxification • Regular sauna use (30-45 minutes, 2-3 times weekly) improv...
Carlos Pinel, head pro of racket sports at Wilson Lawn and Racket Club, shares his journey from Brazil to Palmetto Bluff and reveals strategies for playing tennis for decades while staying injury-free. • Originally from Brazil, Carlos discovered tennis at a free clinic and fell in love with the sport immediately • Made the journey to the US on a tennis scholarship without speaking English • Found his passion in coaching after brief experience with professional tournaments • Works to create g...
Fitness trainer Kiersten Pagani shares her powerful journey through exercise addiction and how she found her way back to a healthy relationship with movement after multiple injuries and surgeries. • Exercise obsession defined as an uncontrolled relationship with working out driven by overwhelming urge rather than enjoyment • Statistical insights: exercise addiction affects 3% of general population, 8.2% of gym members, 14% of endurance athletes, and 17% of elite athletes • Workout addiction ...
Dogs provide profound physical, mental, and community benefits that extend far beyond simple companionship. Through consistent walks, emotional support, and social connections, our furry friends create healthier, happier lives while teaching valuable lessons about living in the present moment. • Morning walks establish a healthy daily routine and improve cardiovascular health • Dogs provide structure and accountability for consistent physical activity • Scientific evidence shows dog owners h...
We dive into the world of healthy beverages, exploring six drinks that can enhance wellness and become beneficial daily rituals beyond mere hydration. • Water as our foundation, with a baseline recommendation of 64 ounces daily • The importance of water quality and considerations for home filtration systems • Coffee's benefits beyond alertness, including powerful antioxidants and potential prevention of neurodegenerative diseases • The sweet spot of 2-4 cups of coffee daily, ideally before 2...
Aaron Palmieri from the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy returns to debunk myths about snakes and help listeners develop a healthier relationship with these often-misunderstood creatures. We explore why people fear snakes, the ecological benefits they provide, and how to safely respond to snake encounters in the wild. • Most snake fears are learned behaviors, not innate reactions • Palmetto Bluff is home to 23 snake species, with only 5 being venomous • Copperheads are the most common venomous sna...
Amandine, founder of Amandine Soul Botanicals, shares her journey from almost attending law school to creating a natural skincare line that focuses on simplicity, intention, and nervous system support. Her products combine multiple beneficial ingredients into fewer formulations, transforming skincare from an obligatory routine into a ritual people look forward to. • Abandoned law school after an emotional realization that skincare was her true passion • Created a farm-inspired brand after he...
Julian Beaugnon, Equestrian Director at Longfield Stables, shares insights from his 20-year global career with horses and explains the unique physical, mental, and emotional wellness benefits of horseback riding. • Growing up on a horse farm in France and becoming a trainer at just 14 years old • Transitioning from stunt riding in movies and theme parks to performing with Disney and Cavalia • How horseback riding develops subtle strength, coordination and body alignment rather than maximum f...
Breathing is something most of us do over 20,000 times a day, yet many people are doing it incorrectly and missing out on significant health benefits. • Mouth breathing is not normal - breathing through your nose brings 10-20% more oxygen into your body • Nasal breathing activates the parasympathetic system, signaling to your brain and body to relax • Mouth tape can help train your body to keep lips closed, especially while sleeping • Slow breathing (5-6 breaths per minute) calms the nervous...
Rob Fyfe transformed the Lowcountry running scene by creating Palmetto Running Company after noticing the absence of a running community when he moved from New York in 2010. His passion for bringing people together through movement has evolved from a small running club into America's Best Running Store, creating a family-like community that welcomes runners of all ages and abilities. • Started PRC as a passion project after noticing no running stores or community in Bluffton • Created an inc...
Gene Castellino brings his unique perspective as both Palmetto Bluff's beverage director and a passionate health advocate to this energetic conversation about balancing wellness with life's pleasures. His journey from a coal mining town in Pennsylvania to becoming a wine expert showcases how structure and intentionality can create space for both indulgence and discipline. • Gene approaches wine selection by seeking out small, family-owned producers rather than mass-market labels • His "five ...
Dr. Lori Whatley shares her expertise on the intersection of mental wellness and digital life, exploring how we can build stronger, healthier relationships in our increasingly disconnected world. Through scientific research and practical advice, she reveals how meaningful connections impact our health, happiness, and longevity. • True friendship means being present for others in both good and bad times • Different friends serve different purposes in our lives, with three close friends being ...
Our fitness journey is shaped more by our mindset than our workouts, and consistency rather than perfection is the key to lasting results. • The concept of "maximizing the minutes" recognizes that formal workouts represent only 2.7% of our weekly time • Small behaviors throughout the day—like posture choices and screen habits—compound to impact health outcomes • "Consistently doing okay" is more effective than occasionally being perfect • Success should be defined by inputs within our ...
Chef Beth Cosgrove shares her extraordinary journey from culinary school graduate to global chef, exploring how her 17 years abroad shaped her approach to food and leadership at Palmetto Bluff. Her experiences across kitchens in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dubai, and Amsterdam provide fascinating insights into cultural differences, communication challenges, and the universal language of hospitality. • Started international career through a chance meeting at a CIA career fair, leading to her first p...
Megan Teed, physical therapist and co-founder of the Wellco, shares her journey from being diagnosed with scoliosis at age 11 to developing innovative treatment approaches that go beyond traditional physical therapy. • Personal experience with inadequate scoliosis education in PT school, receiving only one hour of instruction on the condition • Three fundamental components of effective scoliosis treatment: elongation, stacking body blocks, and stabilization • Different types of scoliosis: co...
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