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Healthy Habits 4 Life with Dr. Carol Perlman

128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratings

Dr. Carol Perlman is a psychologist, health coach, and married mom of 2 boys. She knows first hand what it’s like to be a frazzled mompreneuer who hits snooze until the last possible moment and feels completely overwhelmed by her endless tasklist. For years she watched other busy moms and wondered how the heck they found time to work out. And how did they stop picking off their kids’ plates?

One day she had enough, and began studying HOW successful people create daily habits. She was determined to figure out how they follow a nutrition plan that aligns with their goals, exercise on a regular basis, and manage ALL the tasks that a working mom must oversee. And over time, she transformed into a vibrant, successful business owner who jumps out of bed at 5 am, excited about her day.


In the Healthy Habits 4 Life Podcast she teaches you all of her best tips for creating and sustaining daily habits for a healthy lifestyle. She breaks it all down into manageable steps you can incorporate one by one so you manage your time well, maximize your productivity, and create time for self care and relaxation. Yes, it IS possible for a busy mom to create time to exercise and eat well, and experience joy and gratitude in day to day life.

Dr. Perlman will teach you everything she’s learned personally, as well as the strategies and systems for change she has been teaching her clients for over two decades. You’ll listen in as she chats with other experts in the health and wellness industry and discovers the habits THEY teach to promote better health.


Your health, your mindset, and your time management are your everything.
And everything is easier when it becomes a habit.
Welcome to the Healthy Habits 4 Life show.

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Episodes

27 - Jean Bradley: Benefit of Using Essential Oils

August 16, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Jean Bradley, as they talk about the benefits of using essential oils as part of your daily habit. Jean shares her own family's journey of using essential oils to deal with various health issues. If you want to start your own road to wellness, stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● Getting to know the different types of essential oils. ● The difference between using natural essential oils versus synthetic fragrances ● What are the benefits ...

26 - Carol Perlman - Identifying Your WHY as a Way to Strengthen Your Commitment to Your Goals

August 09, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

As you begin your healthy habits journey, it is essential to understand the reasons behind your desire to make changes and improvements in your daily life in order to stay on your course and not lose your way. Join Carol in today's episode as she talks about the importance of identifying your WHY when it comes to sticking and committing to your goals. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● Why getting to know yourself is a continuous process ● Knowing your powerful mo...

25 - Meg Francis: Habits for Increasing your Mindfulness and Calm Throughout your Day

August 02, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Meg Francis, as they talk about how to increase mindfulness and keep your calm throughout the day. If you are dealing with a lot of stress in your life, Meg has a simple but super helpful practice you may want to try. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● Looking at spirituality as a practice of joy and aligning with your purpose ● The connection between breathing and other functions in your body and mind ● The importance of taking a pause...

24 - Creating Simple Habits for Skin Care with Rosemary Brutico

July 26, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Rosemary Brutico, as they talk about clean beauty and the importance of good skincare habits. If you think simply wiping your face with make-up wipes is enough, you’re mistaken. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● What’s clean beauty and nontoxic skincare? ● Becoming intentional and mindful with your skincare habits ● Why you should cleanse your face regularly, don’t go to bed with make-up on! ● The importance of skin hydration in preve...

23 - Beth Roy from B Styled by Beth - Part 2 Habits for Easily Getting Dressed with Style

July 19, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Beth Roy, as they dive deeper into body image issues affecting how a woman dresses and carries herself. Life is too short to spend your days not liking the way you look! Whether you are petite, curvy, short, or tall, you can look fabulous with the right pieces of clothing. Learn more from our guest style expert. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● Dealing with body image issues, especially when you’re going through menopause ● The import...

22 - Sherra Humphreys - Habits for Keeping Your Photos Organized

July 12, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Sherra Humphreys, as they talk about how to develop good habits in managing your photos. Photographs are one of our most prized possessions, and yet we often forget to dedicate the time to manage and organize them. The task can be so overwhelming for many that it seems impossible to even start, but Sherra is here to show us that it’s doable. There’s still hope. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● Why it’s important to find time to organize...

21 - Time Management for Writers: My interview on Stacy Brookman's Lifestory Summit

July 04, 2021 23:10 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

Join Carol as she shares her interview at The Life Story Summit hosted by Stacy Brookman, a Life Storytelling and Resilience Expert. They get into how writers can manage their time effectively by creating healthy habits. Learn more about Carol’s five-step process here. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● Recognizing the different obstacles that can hinder your writing progress ● The five-step process to creating healthy writing habits ● Pre-programming your brain ...

20 - Dr. SUZANNE KOVEN BOOK LAUNCH - THOUGHTS on imposter syndrome and body image FROM AN MGH PHYSICIAN

June 28, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Dr. Suzanne Koven, as they talk about how to deal with imposter syndrome, body image issues, and work-life balance. Has your inner voice been telling you you’re not good enough? Have you been beating yourself up with dieting and calorie restrictions, thinking that’s your key to happiness? Stop. Take a moment and consider what Dr. Suzanne has to share. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● Turning off that negative inner voice, also known as ...

19 - Jenn Lannon: Making Your Career Dreams a Reality

June 21, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Jenn Lannon, as they talk about how to turn a childhood dream into a lifelong career. Pursuing a profession that you are passionate about is easier said than done. Most people don’t get the opportunity to do it. But what if you are given a chance to pursue your dream? Be inspired by Jenn’s story. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● How to fight your fear of failure with passion ● The impact of having one person believe in what you can do ...

18 - Margaret Dimarzio: The Secret to Business Success and How You Can Start Implementing This Top Tip TODAY

June 13, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Margaret DiMarzio, as they talk about the secret to building a successful and thriving business. While working as an X-ray technologist, Margaret was able to build her own business empire and is empowering other women to do the same. Want to know her top 5 tips? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● The advantage of being a great learner ● Finding and developing systems that work for your business ● Why you need to take action now ● Estab...

17 - Turning Failures into Success

June 06, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

“What if I fail? What if I don’t do it? What if I can’t make it happen?” If you’ve had the same nagging questions in your head, you’re not alone! But what if you can stop fear on its tracks and change your course for the better? Join Carol in today’s episode as she talks about failure and how you can turn it into your greatest success story. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● How the fear of failure holds us back from even trying ● What should you do when your Pl...

16 - [Full Episode] Alexis Simmons on Skin Care Habits

May 31, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Alexis Simmons, as they get into developing good skincare habits. Our skin is our body’s largest organ. So, it only fits that we give it the care and attention it needs. Alexis of Rodan + Fields helps us navigate skincare basics and how we can improve our daily routine with just three easy steps. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● Understanding skincare on a deeper level ● What are the most common skincare concerns of Americans? ● The b...

15 - [Full Episode] Work Life Balance with Freddy Fontaine AKA DJ Backspin

May 23, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Freddy Fontaine, as they talk about committing the time to do the things you love and achieving a work-life balance. What do you do for fun? It’s a simple question that most of us have a hard time answering. When we have many responsibilities on our shoulders, making time for ourselves becomes the least of our priorities - but it shouldn’t be. Maybe you can take a hint from Freddy. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● Why you need to find ...

14 - [Full Episode] Beth Roy: Tips for Creating a Style System so you can easily #justgetdressed

May 16, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Beth Roy, in today’s episode as we get into creating a style system that works to your advantage. Beth’s tried and tested tools and strategies have helped thousands of women look and feel beautiful in every form and shape. Want to wake up and #justgetdressed? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● The “shop your closet” approach to your wardrobe woes. ● What’s the problem with recreational shopping? ● Basic clothing pieces that you want to ...

13 - [Full Episode] Lisa Hansen: Mindset Coaching for Weight Loss- How to Lose the Weight for GOOD

May 09, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Lisa Hansen, in today’s episode as we get into the importance of self-awareness when it comes to weight loss. Why do we turn to food when we’re feeling sad? When our emotion plays tricks on us, the right mindset will help us get back on track. Need some help on how to do that? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● Starting self-awareness by doing a brain dump ● Understanding the connection between food and our feelings ● How to handle food...

12 - [Full Episode] Dr. Jaqueline Vorpahl: How We Can Help Our Children Create Healthy Habits

May 02, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 91 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Jacqueline Vorpahl, in today’s episode as we get into helping kids cope with changes through healthy habits. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to make many adjustments to our daily lives, causing stress and anxiety, especially for children. The shift to remote learning and the lack of physical interaction can affect a child in different ways. How can we help them navigate through this tough time? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● The d...

11 - [Full Episode] How can a Functional Medicine Practitioner help you? Interview with Lisa Vasile, NP

April 25, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Lisa Vasile, N.P.  In the prevous launch episode, Lisa highlighted a few functional medicine tips for improving your health.  In today’s episode as we get into much greater detail. Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● The difference between working with a functional medicine practitioner and a traditional one. ● Why falling into what’s medically defined as “normal” doesn’t mean you’re health is optimal. ● The top four complaints of people that come t...

10 - [Full Episode] The Miracle Morning

April 18, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

Join Carol in today’s episode as she goes deeper into the Miracle Morning. Carol reviewed the highlights earlier, but now, Carol tells the story of how she found the book and shares more of the wonders it can do for you. Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● How one chance encounter with a stranger can change your life ● A deeper dive into the SAVERS routine. Silence. Affirmations. Visualizations. Exercise. Read. Scribe (Write). ● How you LIVE the Miracle Morning routine, not j...

9 - Introduction

April 11, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

Before we start with our weekly episodes here on Healthy Habits 4 Life, let’s start off with a little bit of an introduction. I'm your host, Dr. Carol Perlman, a married mom of two boys, a health coach, and a psychologist. Today I tell the story of how l turned my onw health around and why I founded by coaching business Healthy 4 Life by Carol Perlman. Here are the things to expect in the episode: A peek into Carol’s life and her pursuit of a career in psychology. The various transitions ...

8 - Margaret Dimarzio: Why Consistency is the Secret to Business Success

April 04, 2021 21:40 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Margaret Dimarzio, in today’s episode as we get into why consistency is the key to business success. Maragaret is a busy mom who made her business flourish within a short period of time. It’s one thing to say it, but it’s totally a different world when you’re trying to be consistent. How do you do it? Stay tuned and hear it from Margaret! Here are the things to expect in the episode: How do you create systems for your business? What’s a “system” to begin with? ...

7 - Alexis Simmons on Skin Care Habits

April 04, 2021 21:35 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Alexis Simmons, in today’s episode as we get into skin care habits. Your skin is an organ that you have to take care of. How do you do it right? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: ● The significance of consistency to our skin care. ● We only wash our hair once every couple of days, so why should we wash our skin every day? ● Looking at the ingredients of the products you use or are planning to use. ● And much more! Connect with Alexis S...

6 - Work Life Balance with Freddy Fontaine AKA DJ Backspin

April 04, 2021 21:30 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Freddy Fontane (AKA DJ Backspin), in today’s episode as we get into work-life balance. Besides being a full-time DJ for over 20 years and a family man, he has a photography business on the side. How does he do it all? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: How can you find time to do a little bit of everything? The value of the structure and foundation to your daily tasks. The secret to making time for your hobbies or other things that make y...

5 - Beth Roy from B.Styled Teaches Us How to Create a Simple, Accessible Wardrobe - The Gateway to a GREAT Day

April 04, 2021 21:25 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Beth Roy, in today’s episode as we get into transforming your wardrobe into a gateway to a great day. Yes! You can still be intentional with your style, even while working from home. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: Getting dressed (even if you work from home) matters and makes a difference! Tackling the trap of having too many clothes. Start with the basics! The underrated value of having a style coach to help you out. And much more! ...

4 - Lisa Hansen: Mindset Coaching for Weight Loss

April 04, 2021 21:20 - 10 minutes - 14 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Lisa Hansen, in today’s episode as we get into using our mindset to our benefit. Lisa’s in the business of helping women overcome stress and emotional eating to lose weight for good finally. With the right mindset, we can take ourselves to the next level (and not just physically)! Stay tuned. Here are the things to expect in the episode: The importance of getting to the root cause of our problems rather than using a band-aid solution. Why do some people overeat?...

3 - Dr. Vorpahl's Advice on How We Can Support Our Kids' Mental Health

April 04, 2021 21:15 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Dr. Jacqueline Vorpahl, in today’s episode as we get into creating habits with kids. Jacqueline is a clinical psychologist who specializes in child and family work. She will teach us how to not only keep our lives in check but also do the same for our children? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: The value of putting your child on your to-do list. Listening and not fixing. Stop that parental urge! The power of pausing in conversations with...

2 - How can a Functional Medicine Practitioner help you? Interview with Lisa Vasile, NP

April 04, 2021 21:10 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

Join Carol with her guest, Lisa Vasile, NP, in today’s episode as we get into functional medicine. The solutions to our health concerns can sometimes be the simplest of things! Whether it’s bowel movement, sleep, or just forming good health habits, Lisa can help you achieve optimal health. About Lisa Vasile: Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, business owner, and speaker. Functional Medicine and practitioner advocate, consultant and educator. She has worked in medicine for over 30 years spec...

1 - The Miracle Morning

April 04, 2021 21:05 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

Join Carol in today’s episode as we get into the book Miracle Morning, a book that was LIFE CHANGING for Carol.  The author of the book, Hal Elrod, wanted to seek the not-so-obvious secret to success by observing the winners of the world.  He found that highly successful people followed some key practices throughout their day, and he compiled them into one routine.  Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: The SAVERS routine. Silence. Affirmations. Visualizations. Exercise...

0 - Trailer

March 30, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 3.17 MB

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