Highway to Health Podcast
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJeremy Quinby has been an Integrative Health Specialist for nearly 25 years. In 2014 he became involved in numerous projects across the country exploring better care delivery, vetted local health networks, and the development of a health improvement system as an alternative to our current system of managing care. The Highway to Health Podcast was born out of this, an extension to his 20 year career helping individuals and families become healthier in their day to day lives. His intention, which will be more clear after listening, is to broaden the view of what we call health, to educate, and to encourage all of us to build a healthier, more connected world around ourselves.
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Episodes
Karin Weidenmueller - Staying Resilient Through a Time of Change
April 03, 2020 20:00 - 56 minutesKarin joins Jeremy for second time to discuss self-regulation during this disorienting time. In her work as a Gestalt and EMDR therapist, Karin has deeps roots working with trauma and dis-regulation, and sees this as a crucial time for being resourced. She offers some simple yet profound ways in which we can create a centering practice for ourselves to help us feel the temporary aspects of change.http://www.karinweidenmueller.com/index.html Support the show
Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez - Covid 19 Update from Spain
March 20, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutesJeremy has a conversation with Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez, better known on from his own podcast as Dr. E. They discuss current measures being taken in both Spain and the U.S., what can be done to improve the situation with COVID-19 and what the best health practices are if you or someone in your home has, or is suspected to have the virus. Support the show
Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez - Corona Virus Update from Spain
March 20, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBJeremy has a conversation with Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez, better known on from his own podcast as Dr. E. They discuss current measures being taken in both Spain and the U.S., what can be done to improve the situation with COVID-19 and what the best health practices are if you or someone in your home has, or is suspected to have the virus. Support the show (http://patreon.com/highwaytohealth)
The Responsibility of Social Distancing for COVID-19
March 19, 2020 19:00 - 14 minutesAs the world takes drastic measures to prevent overwhelming numbers of new COVID-19 case, there is still a large percentage of people who still doubt the severity and consequences of remaining at a distance from one another. In this short episode, Jeremy breaks down just how quickly the virus could spread from a small number of new cases if we don't limit contact with one another, and why the numbers we are that we are hearing about so far are giving us a false sense of security:video/articl...
Tim Klein - The Foundations of Purpose
March 03, 2020 22:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, Jeremy has a conversation with Tim Klein of Project Wayfinder about the the framework and language around finding purpose and a meaning-filled existence. Having worked as a clinical therapist and guidance counsellor, Tim is putting his skills to work as the director of outreach for Project Wayfinder focused on helping young adults find ways to happier, healthier and more engaged lived through discovering their sense of purpose. projectwayfinder.com Support the show (ht...
Timothy Klein - The Foundations of Purpose
March 03, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutesIn this episode, Jeremy has a conversation with Tim Klein of Project Wayfinder about the the framework and language around finding purpose and a meaning-filled existence. Having worked as a clinical therapist and guidance counsellor, Tim is putting his skills to work as the director of outreach for Project Wayfinder focused on helping young adults find ways to happier, healthier and more engaged lived through discovering their sense of purpose. projectwayfinder.com Support the show
Dr. Anne Kelly - Decoding Toxicity Challenges: Genetics, the Gut and the Usefulness of Functional Medicine
February 11, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBJeremy has a conversation with his colleague Dr. Anne Kelly. Having worked in pediatrics and traditional care, as well as Public Health and functional medicine, she brings bring her 30+ years and a broad view on why we are seeing more severe health challenges in people of all ages. She shares insights from her current research interests in genomics, mitochondrial function, and understanding the effects of toxins like gyphosate (an ingredient in Round Up herbicide) to decode the toxicity ...
Dr. Anne Kelly - Decoding Toxicity Challenges: Genetics, the Gut and Functional Medicine
February 11, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBJeremy has a conversation with his colleague Dr. Anne Kelly. Having worked in pediatrics and traditional care, as well as Public Health and functional medicine, she brings bring her 30+ years and a broad view on why we are seeing more severe health challenges in people of all ages. She shares insights from her current research interests in genomics, mitochondrial function, and understanding the effects of toxins like gyphosate (an ingredient in Round Up herbicide) to decode the toxicity ...
Dr. Anne Kelly - Decoding Toxicity Challenges: Genetics, the Gut and Functional Medicine
February 11, 2020 17:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with his colleague Dr. Anne Kelly. Having worked in pediatrics and traditional care, as well as Public Health and functional medicine, she brings bring her 30+ years and a broad view on why we are seeing more severe health challenges in people of all ages. She shares insights from her current research interests in genomics, mitochondrial function, and understanding the effects of toxins like gyphosate (an ingredient in Round Up herbicide) to decode the toxicity cha...
A Healthy Break - What I Learned From Taking Time Off
February 06, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutesWe all know that taking breaks helps to give us perspective, but why don't we do it more often? In this short, Jeremy talks about why he took a break from the podcast, what he learned from his 6 weeks away, and how it clarify his vision for the podcast in 2020. Support the show
Soni Albright - Waldorf Education and Human Development
December 15, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBJeremy has a conversation with Soni Albright, educator and administrator for Waldorf City of Lakes School in Minneapolis. Having taught for over 2 decades in different locations around the country, she shares what she has learned from her experiences in public, parochial and Waldorf teaching methodologies. She also explains her belief that choosing the right educational system is about fit for each child and their family. Together they explore experiences from working with children, the...
Soni Albright - Human Development and Waldorf Education
December 15, 2019 22:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with Soni Albright, educator and administrator for Waldorf City of Lakes School in Minneapolis. Having taught for over 2 decades in different locations around the country, she shares what she has learned from her experiences in public, parochial and Waldorf teaching methodologies. She also explains her belief that choosing the right educational system is about fit for each child and their family. Together they explore experiences from working with children, their ...
2 Minute Tune-Up - Patterned Behavior
December 10, 2019 21:00 - 3 minutesIn this episode Jeremy explains the basic framework for how our behaviors become patterned which is most cases create ease in our lives, as well as saving us time and mental energy. There is, however, a downside to the way our nervous systems become patterned - these are what most of us call bad habits and they can be incredible hard to change. What do we do to change this patterning? You'll have to listen to find out more! Support the show
Leah Martinson - Speakeasy Care - Where to Go When Life's a Mess
December 03, 2019 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBJeremy has a conversation with Leah Martinson, director of health coaching at Speakeasy Care. They discuss this new model in care, imagining themselves as the Starbuck's of wellness-care, being able to talk to a professional confidentially at the moment you are in the midst of crisis at an affordable rate; to be able to come in with your problems and walk out more calm and with a set of skills to keep you from getting stuck in the mess. Leah also shares her own story, and the health chal...
Leah Martinson - Speakeasy Care - Where to Go When Life's a Mess
December 03, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutesJeremy has a conversation with Leah Martinson, director of health coaching at Speakeasy Care. They discuss this new model in care, imagining themselves as the Starbuck's of wellness-care, being able to talk to a professional confidentially at the moment you are in the midst of crisis at an affordable rate; to be able to come in with your problems and walk out more calm and with a set of skills to keep you from getting stuck in the mess. Leah also shares her own story, and the health challen...
Autonomic Nervous System Part 3; Balancing the System
November 25, 2019 13:00 - 3 minutesIn this episode, Jeremy explains how the system processes information, and how giving the system space to get caught up in its processes is one of the simplest ways to keep us well. He also explains why it's important to get organized with white space on your calendar, and shares ideas on how to start implementing this concept today. Support the show
Teri Kwant - Trauma Informed Design; How Our Environments Affect Our Sense of Well-Being.
November 17, 2019 16:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with Teri Kwant, the director of an innovation and experience design studio within RSP Architects called Dreambox. Her passion for human-centered design has pushed her into the emerging field of trauma-informed design, giving more thoughtful consideration to the stories of the people who will be frequenting the spaces that she helps to design. Also, a frequent lecturer for the University of Minnesota School of Design, the College of Visual Arts, and the Minneapoli...
2 Minute Tune-Up - Autonomic Nervous System Part 2; Our Rest/Digest Response
November 11, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutesIn this mini-podcast Jeremy explains the function of our parasympathetic nervous system, know in laymen's terms as our rest/digest or feed and breed system. Because it is this system that often struggles when we are under stress, it is important to understand that the responses are affected greatly by our environment. And if there is one thing to remember from this episode, it is that this system like to have a mood set for it to function at its best. Support the show
Dr. Bill Manahan - Holistic Medical Trailblazer
November 04, 2019 00:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with Dr. Bill Manahan, one of the pioneers of holistic medicine. He's been the co-chair of the Minnesota Holistic Medical Group since 1989 and founded The Wellness Center of Minnesota, now Open Door Health Center, in Mankato MN for the underserved and uninsured. Bill's shares his story as a physician, from his calling in the 1960's to navigating the transition of the business of medicine in the 1980's that changed the way health professionals and clinics have perfo...
2 Minute Tune-Up - The Autonomic Nervous System Part 1 - Fight or Flight
October 25, 2019 18:00 - 4 minutesThe first of this new H2H short series hosted by Jeremy Quinby. In this mini-podcast you'll learn the basic framework of how our autonomic nervous system is organized, why we have a fight or flight response, and examples of how it responds to danger and extremes. He also gives some simple examples of how extended periods of stress can wreak havoc on this system. Stay tuned for Part 2 to learn how to hack this programming to bring the system as a whole back into balance. Support the show
Two-Minute Tune-UP - The Autonomic Nervous System Part 1 - Fight or Flight
October 25, 2019 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.6 MBThe first of this new H2H short series hosted by Jeremy Quinby. In this mini-cast you'll learn the basic framework of how our autonomic nervous system is organized, why we have a fight or flight response, and examples of how it responds to danger and extremes. He also gives some simple examples of how extended periods of stress can wreak havoc on this system. Stay tuned for Part 2 to learn how to hack this programming to bring the system as a whole back into balance. Support the show
Matthew Putman - Nanotechnology; Future Science and Medicine
October 21, 2019 00:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with Matthew Putman, co founder and CEO of Nanotronics. Matthew shares the story of the health challenge that influenced the speed of development of his company and its focus on improving experience. They discuss the challenges we face environmentally and in our health systems. And their backgrounds as musicians serve as process reminders of the ways we experience our realities. Support the show
Cathy Biase - Holistic Nutrition and Cancer Coaching
October 14, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutesJeremy has a conversation with Cathy Biase, holistic nutritionist, cancer coach, and host of The Health Hub on Radio Maria Canada. Cathy shares her experience as a cancer patient and survivor, and how it led her to start a new branch of her career. After seeing the need for support, not just of cancer patients, but their spouses and families she wanted to insure that people were better educated about dynamic aspects of treatment, recovery and prevention, including support for physical, ment...
Thom King - Why Go Keto? The Ketogenic Diet & Lifestyle Explained
October 06, 2019 23:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with Thom King, Founder of Stevia Brands Inc. and author of Guy Gone Keto. King is a self-confessed serial entrepreneur, food science junkie, and bio-hacker. In this conversation he shares the story of his hitting a bottom in his personal life a few years ago that led him through a personal transformation, write a book, and develop a line of ketogenic foods to support not just his own life shift, but hopefully to support others to do the same. Support the show
Dr. Glenn Livingston - Never Binge Again (How to Stop Over-Eating).
September 30, 2019 03:00 - 51 minutesJeremy has a conversation with Dr. Glenn Livingston about the psychology of binge-eating. He explains the process our reptilian brain goes through and why we use food for variety of reasons; physical, social, emotional and survival among them. Glenn shares not only his personal story of overcoming the demons of his own binge-eating habits, but the work he did as a researcher and marketing consultant for big food companies, what he learned, and why he had to get out of the business.They als...
Nancy O'Brien - Cultivating Happiness
September 12, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation of with Nancy O'Brien, co founder of Experience Happiness to talk about ways to improve states of well-being. In it, they discuss research, strategies, and how hospitals, schools and businesses are adopting their framework to create measurable outcomes that are changes lives and organizations. experiencehappiness.biz Support the show
Iceland!
August 15, 2019 21:00 - 42 minutesIn this special episode of the podcast, Jeremy retraces his travels around Iceland with his family. This episode with loaded with storytelling, tips and itinerary - great for anyone who's interested in traveling there, and a great re-visit if you've already been. Follow Highway to Health on Instagram to see some amazing photos of one of the most scenic places on the planet. Support the show
April Seifert, Ph.D. - Peak Mind - Building Psychological Strength
August 05, 2019 23:00 - 1 hourApril Seifert joins Jeremy for a conversation! In this episode April shares her story of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as a teenager, how she's managed it, and what it's taught her about wellness care and the value of time. She also shares the concept behind her latest project Peak Mind - online tools to develop pschological strength - peakmindpsychology.com. They discuss from a neurological perspective how mental exercise is just as important as doing physical exercises. The tw...
Dr. Richard Firshein - Decoding the Healing Process
July 10, 2019 22:00 - 1 hourIn this episode Jeremy has a conversation with Dr. Richard Firshein of the Firshein Center in New York City. For more than 3 decades Dr. Firshein has been a voice of reason in the medical world, navigating some of the most puzzling health challenges Americans are facing in today, though his private practice, on his radio show, and as a medical contributor for CNN and Fox. In his first ever podcast, he shares with Jeremy the personal story of how his own health challenges, and those of family...
Jeannie Larson, Ph.D. - The Healing Power of Nature
June 26, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourIn this conversation, Jeremy has a conversation with Jeannie Larson, Ph.D. about her use of nature, natural spaces and animals as a form of integrative medicine to treat a wide variety of health challenges through her relationship with the Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and through her courses at the University of Minnesota. Support the show
Apparatus - Advocating For Responsible Marijuana Regulation
June 05, 2019 22:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with Leili Fatehi and Laura Monn Ginsburg of Apparatus, a public relations group committed to advancing a cleaner environment, a more fair economy, and a just society. They discuss the work being done to bring about public policy change around the responsible regulation of marijuana for recreational use. Leili and Laura believe Minnesota is ready to join the growing number of states that have replaced failed marijuana prohibition laws with sensible regulations that...
Laurel Van Matre - Designing Well-Being into Modern Living
May 13, 2019 18:00 - 1 hourJeremy has another conversation with Laurel Van Matre, owner of the Yoga Garden and co founder of Gypset Yoga Retreats. In this episode they discuss the importance of staying on top of your state of wellness, especially when it seems like there is 'no time' They discuss self-care methods, and why it is essential to piece together a blueprint for staying well. Support the show
Peter Kaminsky - Food, Fishing and the Meaning of Life
April 24, 2019 23:00 - 1 hourIn this episode Jeremy has a conversation with TV producer and writer/columnist Peter Kaminsky. Known for his award winning articles in New York Time, Food & Wine, Outdoor Life, New York Magazine and Field and Stream, Peter's work explores the meaning of life through simple pleasures. They discuss Peter's early career writing for Mad Magazine, how he got into writing about food and fishing, and the Mark Twain Prize for Comedy which he produced with his brother for 20 years Kennedy Center hon...
Dr. Aaron Babb - Mountain Doctoring; Technology and Rural Medicine
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutesJeremy has a conversation with his good friend, Dr. Aaron Babb. They discuss Dr. Aaron's role as director of telemedicine and how it's being implemented at his rural Northern California hospital, his use Google glasses with a scribe to stay on top of his notes in 'real time' and the new program he's developing to help get people get free of opioid dependency. Support the show
Dr. Daniel Kohen - The Language of Hypnosis
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourJeremy has another conversation with Dr. Dan Kohen, an internationally-recognized developmental-behavioral pediatrician and expert educator in clinical hypnosis. He’s taught thousand of physicians through the University of Minnesota since 1978. Dr. Kohen's work focuses on empowering children and teaching them ‘skills before pills." In this second installment, Jeremy and Dr. Dan discuss the language of hypnosis and self-hypnosis, exploring the definition of hypnosis, how our lives are direct...
Dr. Daniel Kohen - The Language of Hypnosis
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBJeremy has another conversation with Dr. Dan Kohen, an internationally-recognized developmental-behavioral pediatrician and expert educator in clinical hypnosis. He’s taught thousand of physicians through the University of Minnesota since 1978. Dr. Kohen's work focuses on empowering children and teaching them ‘skills before pills." In this second installment, Jeremy and Dr. Dan discuss the language of hypnosis and self-hypnosis, exploring the definition of hypnosis, how our lives are dir...
Lauren Cox - Expression, Freedom and Balance Through Dance
February 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBJeremy has a conversation with Lauren Cox, dancer, choreographer, poet, and teacher at the Joffrey School of Ballet in New York City. They discuss dance as a means of expression, how it's movements free the body of all that it carries and why, more than ever, it's one of the more important ways for us to release emotionally and experience freedom in our bodies. Support the show (http://patreon.com/highwaytohealth)
Lauren Cox - Expression, Freedom and Balance Through Dance
February 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with Lauren Cox, dancer, choreographer, poet, and teacher at the Joffrey School of Ballet in New York City. They discuss dance as a means of expression, how it's movements free the body of all that it carries and why, more than ever, it's one of the more important ways for us to release emotionally and experience freedom in our bodies. Support the show
Phoenix - Episode 2 - Teens Talk Health
February 13, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutesJeremy and his son Phoenix discuss the latest in teen health. They talk about teen vaping use, prepping for college entrance testing, sports concussions and school policies around it, challenges with high school dating, texting, and instagram, and the challenges with communication between teens and their parents. A great listen for parents with teens and an opportunity for teens struggling to understand these topics to hear from one of their peers and get his perspective. Support the show
Dr. Lynn Gershan - Developing a Language for Integrative Medicine
January 25, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with Dr. Lynn Gershan, Medical Director of Integrative Health and Wellbeing at the University of Minnesota Mesonic Children’s Hospital. They discuss Lynn's career and how she's blending traditional medical practice with Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in helping children with complex illnesses to build resilience and create support through integrative health practice. Support the show
Abby Epstein/Ricki Lake - Weed The People Film (The Pharming of Cannabis)
January 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBJeremy has a conversation with director Abby Epstein about her latest collaboration with Ricki Lake on the film Weed the People set to release January 22, 2019. They discuss the film which follows 6 families who turn to cannabis after traditional treatments fail to yield positive results. It is also a discussion about how cannabis' schedule 1 status and the U.S. governments patent on research is limiting it's use in life saving treatments. They also discuss Abby and Ricki's upcoming fi...
Abby Epstein/Ricki Lake - The Pharming of Cannabis (Weed the People Film)
January 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with director Abby Epstein about her latest collaboration with Ricki Lake on the film Weed the People set to release January 22, 2019. They discuss the film which follows 6 families who turn to cannabis after traditional treatments fail to yield positive results. It is also a discussion about how cannabis' schedule 1 status and the U.S. governments patent on research is limiting it's use in life saving treatments. They also discuss Abby and Ricki's upcoming film ...
Laurel Van Matre - Yoga, Flow and Winter Solstice
December 20, 2018 19:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with Laurel Van Matre, founder of Yoga Garden in Minneapolis, and co founder of Gypset Retreats. Laurel shares her experience as a yoga practitioner and teacher for the last 25 years, how her classes have changed over that time and why she started a teachers training program. She also shares insights into the wellness aspects of yoga that often can be overlooked, and provides real insight how we can become more mindful of seasonal flow as energy changes with the se...
Tables turned; Questions for Jeremy Quinby, Host of Highway to Health Podcast
December 17, 2018 22:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode Jeremy has a conversation with Leslie Ruth. The tables are turned as Jeremy becomes the interviewee. He shares his insight into starting a podcast, the challenges, and what he's learned after 30 episodes. This is a great listen for anyone considering starting a podcast or is in start-up of any passion project. Support the show (http://patreon.com/highwaytohealth)
Tables turned; Questions for Jeremy Quinby, Host of Highway to Health Podcast
December 17, 2018 21:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode Jeremy has a conversation with Leslie Ruth. The tables are turned as Jeremy becomes the interviewee. He shares his insight into starting a podcast, the challenges, and what he's learned after 30 episodes. This is a great listen for anyone considering starting a podcast or is in start-up of any passion project. Support the show
Sohui Kim - Restaurants; Where Community Comes Together
December 07, 2018 16:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with Chef and Restauranteur, Sohui Kim. Sohui shares her story of emigrating to the US from Korea at 10, her family food traditions, and how she got started in restaurants. They also talk about what she learned about the role of restaurants in communities. After her first restaurant, The Good Fork, was devastated by Hurricane Sandy, the community stepped in and raised funds to help them rebuild the restaurant, and it's still going strong today. Support the show
A Chance to Grow - Brain-Centered Whole Child Development
November 22, 2018 14:00 - 1 hourJeremy has a conversation with the co-founder of A Chance to Grow, Bob DeBoer, and the director of outpatient services, Julie Neumann. Bob tells the story his family's journey to find care and create a program for his daughter who was born with a significant brain injury. Bob shares what they discovered in their quest to give Jesse the highest quality of life possible. What they learned through pioneering experts 38 years ago lead to the programs that have been developed at ACTG over the p...
Alan Fine - Elluette - Global Wholeness: Ethics and Sustainability
November 02, 2018 04:00 - 56 minutesJeremy has a conversation with Alan Fine, President and CEO of Elleutte. They discuss how Alan's newest venture, Elluette is taking on the challenge of helping to improve how we treat each other and the planet and how these two things are related. As he explains, Elluette is more of a movement to organize the way we address sustainability challenges that is long overdue. And that it's crucial to develop the awareness of business leadership and inspire them to understand their true purpose ...
Alan Fine - Elluette - A Global Wholeness Company
November 02, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBJeremy has a conversation with Alan Fine, President and CEO of Elleutte. They discuss how Alan's newest venture, Elluette is taking on the challenge of helping to improve how we treat each other and the planet and how these two things are related. As he explains, Elluette is more of a movement to organize the way we address sustainability challenges that is long overdue. And that it's crucial to develop the awareness of business leadership and inspire them to understand their true purpose...
Alan Fine - Elluette - Global Wholeness: Ethics and Sustainability
November 02, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBJeremy has a conversation with Alan Fine, President and CEO of Elleutte. They discuss how Alan's newest venture, Elluette is taking on the challenge of helping to improve how we treat each other and the planet and how these two things are related. As he explains, Elluette is more of a movement to organize the way we address sustainability challenges that is long overdue. And that it's crucial to develop the awareness of business leadership and inspire them to understand their true purpose...