Happy & Healthy with Amy
Do you want to protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease so you can be sharp and stay sharp for life? This podcast is for you.
Your host, Amy Lang, master certified health coach and founder of Moxie Club will be sharing with you the lessons learned and insights gained from 20+ years as a health club owner and Alzheimer's prevention coach.
For more information, visit www.moxie-club.com
Episodes
364 episodes
[Back To Basics] How To Make Habits Stick
In this fifth and final installment of the "Back To Basic" series, we're focusing on the keys to habit formation. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Shifting Mindsets: Discover how a scarcity mindset can hinder your...
[Back To Basics] The Essential 8 Hormone-Based Habits
In this episode of the “Back To Basics" series, I discuss:The myriad of reasons why diets failThe importance of lowering chronic stressStrategies to counter both physiological and psychological stressThe r...
[Back to Basics] 9 Common Doing Mistakes in Healthy Weight Loss
Are you confusing hunger with thirst or inadvertently slowing your metabolism? In this episode, I identify 9 of the most common pitfalls in most weight loss efforts and discuss what to do instead.Here are three key takeaways...
[Back to Basics] The 9 Thought Mistakes To Avoid
In this episode, the Back-To-Basics Series continues with a review of the simple but significant thought mistakes that can hinder your progress in your achieving lasting weight loss.From all-or-nothing thinking to the detrimental effect...
[Back To Basics} The Problem with Calories In, Calories Out
In this episode, I explain what's included in the "calories in, calories out" equation and why focusing on calorie restriction and the number on your scale is a serious oversimplification of what's required to lose weight and keep it off.
Why You Take Things Personally (And How to Stop)
In this episode, we're talking about how sensitive and easily offended we've become, why we take things personally, and how to stop.The infamous slap of Chris Rock by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars, in reaction to a joke he found offensi...
How To Lower Your Weight Set Point
In this episode, I discuss the concept of the weight set point, and its role in your weight loss journey.I explain what it is and why we have one, and I explore the factors that influence your weight set point, such as sleep, stress, an...
Listener Q&A on Belly Fat, Weight Set Point, Sugar and More
In this episode, Amy answers listeners' most burning questions on different health topics like belly fat, weight set point, and more.We’re also talking about healthy habits and how you can go into the summer season feeling stronger and ...
How To Burn More Fat
In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the science of fat loss, how our current choices may be sabotaging our weight loss efforts, and specific strategies to increase your chances of burning fat instead of muscle.I review th...
Blueprint for a Complete Fitness Program
Are you planning your summer vacation and thinking about the shorts or bathing suit you want to wear? Or maybe it's an upcoming wedding and a particular outfit?If you're about to start working out and not sure where to start or thinking...
Quieting The Food Noise
On the heels of Oprah Winfrey's recent ABC Special, "Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution," and given all the recent discussions around weight loss drugs and their effect on appetite, this episode is dedicated to helping you quiet the fo...
Autoimmune Healing with Michele Spring
In this episode, we're diving deep into the complexities of autoimmune diseases and how we can thrive despite them with autoimmune health coach, Michele Spring.Michele, who has personally navigated the challenges of Hashimoto's and Celi...
Chronic Disease Unpacked: Addressing The Root Cause of Type 2 Diabetes
When it comes to chronic diseases, have you ever wondered what makes them chronic? Or did you just accept it as a fact? Something we have to live with?Well, in this episode, we're focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes o...
Profits Over Patient Care: The Corruption of Evidence-Based Medicine
In this episode, I'm taking a hard long look at the way chronic diseases are treated in our healthcare system.My research started with the following documentaries on Netflix:You Are What You EatWhat The Health
The Late-Night Snacking Urge
In this episode, we're talking about the late-night snacking urge that not only undermines your weight loss efforts but disrupts your sleep as well.To start, we're looking at three common scenarios: Mindless snacking wh...
Alcohol Is Not The Problem with Colleen Kachmann
Did you choose to do a Dry January or Dry February since it's a shorter month? Was it a walk in the park or more like a marathon?If it was the latter - maybe you're wondering if you have a drinking problem or if you're drinking because ...
Making Sex Easy and Fun with Jessa Zimmerman
In this episode, we're talking about intimacy, pleasure and connection with sex therapist, Jessa Zimmerman. Jessa and I have a fun, lively conversation about a topic that many couples struggle with, especially in the context of long-ter...
Demystifying AI with Polly Allen
Artificial Intelligence ("AI") has been in the news a lot during the past few months, and if the topic is causing stress, my guest and AI expert, Polly Allen is here to help us not only calm down but use it to improve the quality of our l...
Behind The Scenes Part 10 - Finding Your Tribe
Welcome to Part 10 and the final episode of this special "Behind The Scenes" series on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too.Wondering why I chose to narrate the book myself?I want you to give you as much in...
Behind The Scenes Part 9 - Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Welcome to Part 9 of this special "Behind The Scenes" series on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too.In this episode, I preview the contents of the companion workbook, a free bonus when you buy the book. It contain...
Behind The Scenes Part 8 - The Roadmap
Welcome to Part 8 of this special "Behind The Scenes" series on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too.In this episode, I review the "Joyful Eating Roadmap,"...
Behind The Scenes Part 7 - The Joyful Eating Framework
Welcome to Part 7 of this special "Behind The Scenes" series on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too.In this episode, I walk you through the Joyful Eating Framework, including the four pillars: love, nourish, trust...
Behind The Scenes Part 6 - The Power of Story
Welcome to Part 6 of this 10-part special series "Behind The Scenes" on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too.In this episode, I dive into the power of storytelling. We start with a clip from Chapter 1 of my b...
Behind The Scenes Part 5 - Finding Your Writing Rhythm
Welcome to Part 5 of this 10-part special series "Behind The Scenes" on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too. I takes you behind the scenes of my writing process, and the various steps I took to make my dream of wr...
Behind The Scenes Part 4 - Designing The Book Cover
In Part 4 of this special "Behind The Scenes" series on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too, I share the importance of creating a cover that resonates with my audience and reflects the book's message about self-love and j...