Healthier Today
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -‘Healthier Today’ combines storytelling, interviews and science to uncover the unique ways people are living healthier today. Hosted by Jared Talavera.
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How to decrease digital distractions | Dino Ambrosi
April 11, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MBEpisode 10 | Season 3 Dino is the founder of Project Reboot which is on a mission to help students reset their digital habits and show up to their lives more mindfully. Photo credit: Dino Ambrosi. Music and sound effects: Storyblocks and Audiio. TIME STAMPS [00:03] Introduction to Dino Ambrosi. [01:26] Dino’s experience owning his first phone. [02:57] The cost of consuming short online content. [06:46] Mimetic theory. [07:56] The effect of the pandemic on social media use. [0...
Ray Zahab's New Year's resolution in 2000 was the catalyst to healthier behaviour change | Ray Zahab
April 04, 2023 10:53 - 23 minutes - 44.1 MBEpisode 9 | Season 3 Ray Zahab is an ultra-marathon runner and adventurer from Canada. He is also the founder of the non-profit organisation impossible2Possible which provides enriching, empowering and educative travel expeditions for youth. Photo credit: Ray Zahab (@rayzahab). Music and sound effects: Storyblocks and Audiio. TIME STAMPS [00:03] Introduction to Ray Zahab. [1:20] Why his expedition during February 2023 was really special and personal to him. [3:27] How Ray found th...
Paramedical tattoo artist is helping people heal physically and emotionally after breast cancer surgery | Becky Barker
March 28, 2023 14:06 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBEpisode 8 | Season 3 Becky is on a mission to share how tattoos are more than just works of art. They are deeply connected to a person’s identity and their quality of life. Photo credit: Becky Barker (@mastectomyart) Music and sound effects: Storyblocks and Audiio. TIME STAMPS [00:03] Introduction to Becky Barker. [0:54] The history of tattooing. [3:39] How tattoos can empower those who have gone through a mastectomy. [11:07] The emotional side of paramedical tattoos. [12:38] The e...
Cystic fibrosis double lung transplant recipient started a kindness domino in honor of his donor | Nick Di Brizzi Jr
March 21, 2023 14:08 - 45 minutes - 84.1 MBEpisode 7 | Season 3 Nick Di Brizzi Jr is a realtor and actor from California. He has starred in TV shows such as Fargo, CSI: NY and in his own documentary ‘Fight Like A Boss’ which is about his journey to being on the double lung transplant wait list as a person living with cystic fibrosis. When he received his double lung transplant, he made a promise to his donor that he would dedicate his life to supporting others living with cystic fibrosis. Today Nick is the founder and CEO of th...
Parents and caregivers have an important role as their children’s first teachers in life | Dr. Vanessa Lapointe
March 14, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 75.1 MBEpisode 6 | Season 3 Parents and caregivers shape the trajectory of optimal development for their children through each interaction. Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is a Canadian psychologist, parenting educator, and author of two books—the bestseller ‘Discipline Without Damage’ and Parenting Right From the Start. She has devoted her career to empowering parents, and caregivers with the science on how to give their children the best chance at optimal development. TIME STAMPS [00:03] Introduction...
Dance for PD are translating the art and science of dance to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson's disease | David Leventhal
March 07, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBEpisode 5 | Season 3 David Leventhal has had a distinguished career as a professional dancer. His background as a dancer has given him a unique perspective on motivation, human movement and what it takes to live a creatively fulfilling life. Today, he is the director of the global dance program, Dance for PD, which is based at the Mark Morris Dance Group in New York City. The program was established in 2001 as a collaboration between the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson G...
How a hip hop song from 2017 potentially saved lives by increasing calls to a suicide prevention hotline | Thomas Niederkrotenthaler
February 28, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBEpisode 4 | Season 3 A word of warning before we start—this episode discusses mental health and suicide. You may skip this episode if the topics are unsuitable for you or those you are with. In today’s episode, Associate Professor Thomas Niederkrotenthaler shares how positive stories have a role in suicide prevention. He also shares how Logic’s song ‘1-800-273-8255’ led to an increase in calls to Lifeline. TIME STAMPS [00:00] Warning that the podcast discusses mental health and suicide. ...
How access to sanitation is a human right that improves quality of life | Francis de los Reyes
February 21, 2023 07:19 - 17 minutes - 32.2 MBEpisode 3 | Season 3 *CORRECTION [0:26] Francis and his research team developed a pit latrine emptying device in 2011 and received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2019. According to the United Nations, approximately 3.6 billion people do not have access to safe and effective toilets. American environmental engineer Francis de los Reyes is fascinated by toilets. In fact, he made a career out of it. His research team won grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundat...
Living a good life through social connections and reflecting on the impermanence of time | Caleigh Haber Takayama + Bryan Takayama
February 15, 2023 05:33 - 45 minutes - 84.2 MBEpisode 2 | Season 3 | Healthier Today There are approximately 70,000 people worldwide living with the genetic condition cystic fibrosis. It causes a build-up of mucus in the lungs, digestive system and reproductive organs. American woman Caleigh Haber - Takayama is just one the thousands of people living with the condition. Her husband Bryan Takayama has a background in strategy and logistics which has been tremendously resourceful in Caleigh’s care. This is their story for the Healthier ...
Living a good life through social connections | Caleigh Haber Takayama + Bryan Takayama
February 15, 2023 05:33 - 45 minutes - 84.2 MBEpisode 2 | Season 3 | Healthier Today There are approximately 70,000 people worldwide living with the genetic condition cystic fibrosis. It causes a build-up of mucus in the lungs, digestive system and reproductive organs. American woman Caleigh Haber - Takayama is just one the thousands of people living with the condition. Her husband Bryan Takayama has a background in strategy and logistics which has been tremendously resourceful in Caleigh’s care. This is their story for the Healthier ...
Aravind is preventing needless blindness with compassion and technology | Dr. Sathya Ravilla
February 08, 2023 02:13 - 24 minutes - 44 MBEpisode 1 | Season 3 | Healthier Today Preventable eye diseases are a major cause of blindness in India. In 1976, ophthalmologist Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy, or Dr. V as he is affectionately known as, wanted to do something about this. Dr. V was inspired by the efficiency of the fast food industry and wondered if a similar model could be replicated in healthcare. His inspiration led to establishing an 11-bed hospital in Madurai, India known as Aravind Eye Hospital. Anyone who needs eye tre...
Trailer: Season 3
February 04, 2023 06:21 - 1 minute - 20.4 MBTRAILER | SEASON 3 | HEALTHER TODAY Trailer: Season 3 Welcome to season 3 of the Healthier Today podcast. Hear the stories of how people are making the world a better place through health, relationships, technology and economics. Music and sound effects from Storyblocks. CONNECT WITH JARED TALAVERA Facebook | Instagram |Twitter | Blog DISCLAIMER The Healthier Today podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please speak to a health professional for specific individu...
Tethering an online community for men’s mental health | Addison Brasil
December 08, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBEPISODE 10 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY Tethering an online community for men’s mental health | Addison Brasil At 19, Addison Brasil had already lost his brother to cancer and his father suicide. After being in a car accident that left his close friend dead and his own walking ability limited, Addison learned of the importance of channeling grief, trauma, sadness, and anxiety as a man in a hyper-masculine society. As a way to spread awareness on the importance of mental health, Addison...
A monk’s guide to life | Pandit Dasa
December 07, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBEPISODE 9 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY A monk’s guide to life | Pandit Dasa Pandit Dasa immigrated from India with his family when he was just a child. With no money in their pockets, Pandit witnessed firsthand the importance of working hard. Over the years, Pandit would learn to define his own life based on those same experiences. After 15 years as a monk in a monastery in India and then New York City, Pandit seeks to share his wealth of knowledge on mental health, forgiveness, jealous...
From doctor to entrepreneur | Jay Feldman
December 06, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBEPISODE 8 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY From doctor to entrepreneur | Jay Feldman When Jay Feldman was arrested at 17, he thought his life was finished. But over the course of 12 years, he would quickly discover the meaning of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and passion. As a doctor-turned-entrepreneur, Jay strives to create awareness on important medical issues and topics through his own business. Now, as a 29 year-old, Jay is successful and thriving. But to him, the grind never stops...
Overcoming self-sabotage | Victoria River
December 05, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBEPISODE 7 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY Overcoming self-sabotage | Victoria Rivera Victoria has spent the last 15 years as a holistically oriented psychotherapist striving for emotional and mental balance for everyone. In conversation with host Jared, Victoria discusses the importance of mental health, what a psychotherapist is and does, and the impact of stress from early childhood. Listen on for a conversation about touch hunger, how poverty affects mental health, and how many things i...
Overcoming self-sabotage | Victoria Rivera
December 05, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBEPISODE 7 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY Overcoming self-sabotage | Victoria Rivera Victoria has spent the last 15 years as a holistically oriented psychotherapist striving for emotional and mental balance for everyone. In conversation with host Jared, Victoria discusses the importance of mental health, what a psychotherapist is and does, and the impact of stress from early childhood. Listen on for a conversation about touch hunger, how poverty affects mental health, and how many things i...
The facial personal trainer | Karese Laguerre
December 04, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBEPISODE 6 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY The facial personal trainer | Karese Laguerre Karese Laguerre spent years watching her children suffer with undiagnosed breathing issues with no clue on how to approach the issue. However, when she discovered myofunctional therapy and its healing powers, her children’s lives - and her very own life - were completely changed. Listen on to understand what a myofunctional therapist, and most importantly, Karese’s journey as a therapist and sleep conno...
Wake up call | Sondra Kornblatt
December 03, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBEPISODE 5 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY Wake up call | Sondra Kornblatt For Sondra Kornblatt, sleep isn’t just the last thing you do at the end of the day. Nor should it be what you take for granted. For Sondra, sleep is an essential part of our lives that need more attention than ever before. After experiencing months battling chronic insomnia with sleep drugs, teas, magnesium, and more, Sondra set out to discover a holistic approach to better sleep quality and found herself submerged i...
Addiction: an open secret | Joshua Shea
December 02, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBEPISODE 4 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY Addiction: an open secret | Joshua Shea For over 20 years, Joshua Shea had one thing trailing his shadow. He was an accomplished city councilor, a publisher, and a film festival founder, but he was crippled by an alcohol and pornography addiction. Joshua never confronted his addictions until much later in life, where he truly learned of the mental and physical costs of being addicted to both alcohol and pornogrpahy. But over the years, Joshua has b...
Marine biology student to acclaimed author | April Davila
December 01, 2021 22:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBEPISODE 3 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY Marine biology student to acclaimed author | April Dávila When April Davila found herself pregnant, unemployed, and living in a dorm at Stanford University while her husband finished his degree, she knew she needed a life change. She was a marine biologist with extensive knowledge in marine ecology and engineering, but her true passion was writing. After college she found herself lost in a world that is equally demanding and uncompromising. Suddenl...
Life after loss | Yuri Williams
November 30, 2021 22:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBEPISODE 2 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY Life after loss | Yuri Williams Yuri Williams’s life completely changed in 2009. After losing an eight-year battle with cancer, his mother died and left perpetually lost. For Yuri, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts reigned over anything else and he found himself in a blackhole that sucked him further and further into darkness. But through channeling his inner child Yuri has found a way to engage with the community in an inspiring and humbl...
Accessing the control panel of consciousness | Ben Ahrens
November 29, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBEPISODE 1 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHER TODAY ACCESSING THE CONTROL PANEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS | Ben Ahrens At 25, Ben Ahrens was the living emblem of fitness and health. As a surfer and young athlete, Ben had a deep fondness of sharing and cultivating a community centered around health and fitness. However, when he was diagnosed with Lyme disease everything changed. Suddenly, his life was upended by chronic fatigue and completely lost his health. In the years since, Ben has developed a mechanism t...
Trailer: Season 2 | Healthier Today
November 07, 2021 04:26 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBWe know that all of us could benefit from more self-care. That's why the Healthier Today podcast is back with daily episodes! Host Jared Talavera, advisor, and self-care advocate has assembled nearly a dozen interviews this season. The list of guests ranges from business owners, non-profit executives, and thought-leaders - all of whom are committed to advocating for the most vulnerable, bringing mindfulness to the masses, and investigating the health benefits of rest. All with one mission -...
Claire Wakefield: helping children with cancer and their families navigate healthy psychological wellbeing
April 01, 2020 21:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBProfessor Claire Wakefield leads one of Australia's largest psycho-oncology research groups that is working towards improving the quality of life of families with children who have been diagnosed with cancer. For many people, hearing that their child is being diagnosed with cancer is their worst nightmare. Prof Wakefield is head of the behavioural sciences unit for the Kids Cancer Centre at the Sydney Children's Hospital. She explains, “nobody wants to hear the words your child has cancer.” ...
Zach Skow: Meet the man who is changing the lives of inmates with dogs
March 26, 2020 00:36 - 48 minutes - 111 MBZach Skow developed a drug and alcohol dependency problem that lasted from his teens to 20s. By the time he was 28, doctors told him he had end-stage liver disease. His dogs gave him the will to live and fight for a better a life. Today, Zach is the founder of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue—a nonprofit that gives second chances to both humans and canines. Follow Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website You can connect with Jared Talavera on Faceboo...
Kim Cavallo: Building human connection and happiness through digital wellbeing
March 19, 2020 05:34 - 46 minutes - 106 MBDuring a yoga class in Los Angeles she noticed that she was being distracted messaging on her phone. “It was really disturbing to me because it was this tiny little device that was really pulling me away from what really mattered to me,” says Kim during an interview on the Healthier Today podcast. After that disturbing realisation, Kim searched for an app that would let her friends and colleagues know when she needed a break from her phone. Her search, however, gave her few options. Rather t...
Hans Hagen: How surfing is helping those with cystic fibrosis | Season 1
March 12, 2020 04:54 - 29 minutes - 67.6 MB‘Mauli Ola’ is Hawaiian for ‘Breath of Life’ and there is no more fitting name for a foundation whose motto is ‘May the wave heal us all’. Hans Hagen is one of the advocates and executive directors for the Mauli Ola Foundation—a non-profit using the power of surfing and the ocean to help young patients with cystic fibrosis breathe a little easier. Listen to Hans share some incredible stories and life lessons in this episode. Spread the love by sharing this episode with your significant o...
Dr Guy Leschziner wants you to recognise you’re entitled to a good night’s sleep | Season 1
March 05, 2020 06:46 - 18 minutes - 34.7 MBIn today’s episode we have Dr Guy Leschziner. He is a British sleep physician and neurology consultant. Dr Leschizner is the clinical lead for one of Europe’s largest sleep units—the Sleep Disorders Centre in the UK. His latest book is The Nocturnal Brain. It follows the stories of individuals with various sleep disorders and their journey to getting a diagnosis and treatment. Connect with Guy on Twitter (@guy_lesch). Connect with Jared Talavera on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jaredtala...
Amie Behave: From brain surgery patient to weightlifting powerhouse | Season 1
February 26, 2020 21:49 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIn today’s episode we have Amie Behave. She is a weightlifter from England who was born with the rare condition brain arteriovenous malformation or AVM for short. Amie reflects on how her journey to getting better helped her find the motivation to care for her own health and those of others. Connect with Amie on Instagram (http://instagram.com/amiebehave) and Facebook (http://facebook.com/amiebehave). Connect with Jared Talavera on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jaredtalavera), Instagram ...
Trailer - Healthier Today | Season 1
February 26, 2020 02:23 - 3 minutes - 8.28 MBWelcome to season 1. The guests in season 1 have done incredible things in their life from overcoming serious health conditions to researchers and app designers who are changing the way we think about technology to enhance our own wellbeing. Happy listening! 😊 Be sure to leave a rating and subscribe. www.jaredtalavera.com. Connect with Jared Talavera on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jaredtalavera), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jaredtalavera) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/jayr...