Let’s Get Moving with Maria
Make time to get moving on things that can make a difference in your life, with just 15 or 20 minutes at a go. From physical to mental fitness, organization and beyond, Maria Shilaos tackles real change in a way even the least motivated among us can manage.
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Meditation practices to help calm your mind
In a world that's so full of chaos, meditation is essential and can be really helpful if you're looking for a way to calm your mind. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Michele Kambolis, Mind-body Health Specialist and Meditation Teacher, to learn the difference between meditation and mindfulness, as well as what you can gain from meditating on a regular basis.
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Lifestyle changes vs. medication
There are many times when people rely on pharmaceuticals to help treat their chronic health conditions. However, lifestyle changes are still important even if you take medication. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Troy Duell, Health Educator and Pharmaceutical Insider, to learn how you can improve your health by making some simple changes in your lifestyle.
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Holiday shopping and budgeting tips
Holiday shopping can be stressful, but we have tips that can help you shop smart. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, to learn the best time to shop, budget tips to prevent overspending, and more.
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How to adjust to daylight saving time
With daylight saving time turning our clocks around, we need to make sure we're still getting a decent amount of sleep. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Andrew Namen, Sleep Physician and Spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, to learn how our body reacts to the time shift and how we can adjust each time it happens.
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Healthy fall foods to enjoy during the holiday season
Fall is the time to enjoy those popular seasonal flavors. And no, we're not just talking about pumpkin spice. There is a variety of healthy fall foods out this time of year that can really enhance our nutrition. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Frances Largeman-Roth, Registered Dietitian and New York Times Best Selling Author, to learn how we can make healthier and equally enjoyable food choices during the holiday season.
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Movement and hydration work hand in hand
Did you know that there's a very deep connection between movement and hydration? It may not seem like it, but moving your body can help you stay hydrated just as much as drinking water does. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Gina Bria, Anthropologist, Founder of the Hydration Foundation, and Co-author of Quench, to learn some simple movements you can try right now to give you the hydration you need.
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Take these steps to stay safe this flu season
Flu season is here, so it's important to be aware of some simple steps we can take to stay safe and healthy. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with MinuteClinic Family Nurse Practitioner Cheyenne Hedrick to learn how we can tell if we have the flu and why it's necessary to get vaccinated.
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Small changes that can help combat seasonal depression
Now that the weather's slowly getting colder and the days are getting shorter, it's time to be cautious about seasonal depression. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Jason Hunziker, Behavioral Health Medical Director at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, to learn why we get seasonal depression this time of year and what we can do make to prevent it from taking over our lives.
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Don't let the end of summer put an end to your skin protection
Summer is officially over, but don't let that put an end to your skin protection. It's important to keep in mind that you can still get skin damage. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Jennifer Olejarz, Health Counselor and Certified Nutritionist, to learn some of the biggest misconceptions she found from her sun exposure survey as well as how we can keep our skin condition in check.
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Here's how you can benefit from home workouts
Not everyone has easy access to a gym. Sometimes you might even not want to go to the gym. That's what makes home workouts such a great alternative. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Amy Hackamack, Fitness Trainer, Certified Nutritionist, and Author of the Fit and Well blog, to learn why home workouts can be just as beneficial to our health as gym workouts.
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The ultimate travel preparation checklist
If you like to travel but don't have a travel preparation checklist, then it's time to make one. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Claire Newell, Travel Expert and Founder of Travel Best Bets, to learn how she prepares for her trips. From navigating airport security to packing efficiently to traveling on a budget, together they unpack everything you need to know to travel stress-free.
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The dangers of junk food addiction
How often do you find yourself eating junk food? You might think it tastes better than the more healthier food options out there, but there are serious dangers to junk food addiction. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Nicole Rodriguez, Registered Dietitian and Owner of Enjoy Food, Enjoy Life, to learn what counts as junk food and what happens to our body and mind when we consume too much of it.
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Got burnout? Here’s how you can heal!
Are you experiencing burnout these days? Although it's very hard to overcome, there are ways you can heal from it. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Meg Bingham, Certified Stress Management Coach and Founder of The Work-Life Harmony Club, to learn how we can heal from burnout in our workplace and our lifestyle.
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Promote a positive body image in yourself
So many people struggle with loving their body as it is. That's why it helps to promote a positive body image not just in yourself, but also in others. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Lyndy Barnard, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Mind & Strength Counseling, to learn how we can genuinely love our bodies more and boost our self-esteem.
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Building stronger family relationships
There is no such thing as a perfect family. Every family goes through challenges, whether it has to do with parenting stress or children's mental health. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Cheryl Cardall, Mental Health Educator, Parenting Coach, and Host of the Fight Like a Mother podcast, to learn how we can build stronger family relationships by tackling some of the tougher conversations with children, managing parental expectations, and more.
Here's the link to register for the Fight Like a Mother Mental Health Conference: https://www.namiut.org/news-events/nami-utah-state-conference
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Grocery shopping tips to eat healthy
Whether you're grocery shopping for a big family or for yourself only, there are better and smarter ways to do it. If you have questions regarding canned vegetables, frozen meals, or even organic items, then this one's for you. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Alix Turoff, Registered Dietitian and Co-Founder of Dietitian Business Collective, to learn some of her tips on grocery shopping to eat healthy.
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Walk your way to a healthier you
If you're not a gym person, fear not. Walking can be just as helpful for your health, and what's great is you don't always have to go outside. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with GymBird Co-founder Ashley Walton to learn how she's encouraging people to start walking more and all the health benefits we can enjoy, simply by taking a walk.
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Drinking water isn't the only answer to hydration
With the recent hot temperatures, it's important now more than ever to stay hydrated. However, staying hydrated isn't just about drinking water like we might all assume. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Gina Bria, Anthropologist and Founder of the Hydration Foundation, to learn why the food we eat can do a much better job of keeping us hydrated than water can.
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Yoga is a form of exercise that can boost self-love
Everyone says that yoga's good for you, but why? What are the physical and mental health benefits that come with doing yoga? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Jane Kilian, who is a Beginners Yoga Teacher and a Personal Trainer, to learn why yoga is a form of exercise and how it can help boost self-love.
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Meal planning hacks to try at home
Figuring out what to eat every day can be stressful and exhausting. That's why some people like to plan their meals. But what does the meal planning process look like? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Alix Mackey, a Nutrition Coach and Professional Chef, to learn some meal planning hacks that we can all try at home.
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Improve your financial wellness with these tips
A lot of us struggle with financial obstacles at some point in life. What can we do about it? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Dr. Dan Pallesen, Financial Psychologist and Host of The Behavioral Wealth Podcast, to learn some smart and helpful tips we can use to improve our financial wellness.
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Getting the best quality of sleep every day
Are you getting a good quality of sleep every day? Or do you have problems sleeping at night? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Renowned Physiologist and Sleep Expert Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan to learn about the importance of healthy sleeping habits and how we can practice those habits daily.
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Treat your weekends like a vacation
It's common to take a vacation every once in a while, but what about during the weekends? How can we treat our weekends like a vacation? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Cassie Holmes, Professor of Marketing and Behavioral Decision Making at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and Author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most, to learn how making the most of our weekends can greatly benefit us.
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Coping with bad air days
Wildfire smoke has been wandering around in the U.S. and leading to bad air days. Unfortunately, there are both physical and mental health risks to this. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Amanda Bakian, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Utah, to learn how we can cope with poor air quality.
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Athlete wellness rituals we can all put to use
Athletes aren't the only ones who need to stay healthy. It's important for everyone to practice maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Dwight Chapin, Team Chiropractor for the Toronto Argonauts and Author of Take Good Care: 7 Wellness Rituals for Health, Strength & Hope, to learn about these athlete wellness rituals we can all put to use in our daily lives.
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Don't let stomach pain rule your life
A lot of us suffer from stomach problems. In fact, a new survey shows that two-thirds of us suffer from this but don't do anything about it. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Andrea Klemes, Chief Medical Officer of MDVIP, to learn what defines an unhealthy gut, what causes these problems, and when it's necessary to seek help.
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Tackling the loneliness epidemic
Loneliness is a common feeling that many people struggle with. If this is something you're going through, know that you're not alone. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at BYU and the Lead Science Editor for Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, to learn why we have a loneliness epidemic and what we can do to battle and overcome it.
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Skin care for before and after sun exposure
The sun is coming out! Time to get your sunscreen on. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Luke Johnson, MD in Dermatology at the University of Utah, to learn all about how to protect your skin from the sun—from using the right type of sunscreen to reapplying it a certain number of times throughout the day.
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Find a hobby that brings you joy
One of the most common questions we tend to ask to get to know a person better is, "What do you like to do for fun?" Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Emma Parkhurst, USU Extension Assistant Professor in the Home and Community Department, to learn what counts as a hobby and why engaging in one—or even a few—brings us joy.
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Managing stress as new parents
Parenting can be stressful, especially for new parents who are just starting to figure out how to properly take care of their baby. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Studio 5 KSL's Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson to discuss what causes this stress, why mothers tend to worry more than fathers do, and how new parents can work together to help manage that stress.
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Why is exercising good for us emotionally?
We all know that exercising is good for us physically, but what about emotionally? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Miki Eberhardt, who is a Health and Wellness Contributor at Studio 5 KSL, to learn how exercising can affect our daily mood, as well as our overall mental health.
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Getting yourself ready for spring cleaning
It's time to start spring cleaning! Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Tracy McCubbin, Author and Founder of dClutterfly, to discuss what makes decluttering different from cleaning, where you can start, and how to decide what exactly to declutter from your life.
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Music can heal the mind
Whether you're in pain or you're stressed, music can help make a difference in how you feel. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Heather Fellows, State-Certified Music Therapist from the Huntsman Cancer Institute, to learn how music therapy works and what music can do to heal our mind.
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The practice of joyful eating
Why does food make us so happy? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Tansy Boggon, who is an Author, Nutritionist, and Recipe Developer, to learn more about the purpose of comfort food, why some people stress eat, and how to truly enjoy cooking and experiencing various flavors of food.
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Is marriage the next step to your relationship?
Is marriage for everyone? What should you know before making that commitment? Maybe you already have and are curious how to maintain a healthy relationship? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Dave Schramm, USU Family Life Extension Specialist and Co-host of the Stronger Marriage podcast, to learn the most important things to consider when going into a marriage.
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Are your thoughts on productivity counterproductive?
Getting burnout is extremely common, especially when you're trying so hard to be productive. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Marisa Jo Mayes, Content Creator and Co-founder of Spacetime Monotasking, to learn why it's so important to take care of your well-being while being productive at the same time.
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Beating the Monday blues and the Sunday scaries
So many people experience the Monday blues and even the Sunday scaries... but why? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Jodi Wellman, TEDx Speaker and Founder of Four Thousand Mondays, to learn how we can stop dreading the beginning of the week and start making those days count.
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The science behind the gluten-free diet
Does eating gluten free really make you feel healthier? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Utah State University Extension Assistant Professors Cindy Jenkins and Eva Timothy to learn what the gluten free diet is and debunk some of the common myths surrounding it.
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How to get moving if you're feeling lazy
Do you often get lazy during the winter? It's normal. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Emily Nelson, CEO/Co-owner of High Fitness and Fitness Expert at Studio 5 KSL, to discuss how you can motivate yourself to break out of the cycle of laziness.
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Energize your relationship
Maintaining a healthy relationship can be challenging at times, but it doesn't have to be! Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Lauren Clucas, who is a relationship counselor and author, to learn what makes a good relationship and how you can use those qualities to nurture your relationship.
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Think twice before skipping meals
Don't make healthy eating too complicated! Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Julie Hansen, who is a registered dietician and nutritionist, to get tips for healthy eating in a busy world. They talk about whether it's bad to skip meals, engaging in intermittent fasting, and carbs... are they really diet killers?
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Winter blues: light therapy and lifestyle changes can help
Many of us suffer from the winter blues in Utah but don't know what we can do about it. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Jason Hunziker from the Huntsman Mental Health Institute to learn how light therapy, lifestyle changes, and treatment can help.
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Debunking the myths about Metabolism Boosters
Does Apple Cider Vinegar really burn belly fat? Does drinking ice water boost your metabolism? These are just a couple of the questions answered in this episode with Host Maria Shilaos and Public Health Dietician Laura Holtrop Kohl.
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Napping and hypertension
Nap lovers may want to be aware that frequent napping could be a sign of underlying health problems. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with University of Utah Health's Dr. Barry Stults and Danielle Forbes who is a hypertension specialist with the the Utah Department of Health's HEAL program about the latest research on napping.
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Tips to ease your gardening aches and pains
Don't let serious aches and pains destroy your gardening pleasure. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos gets some quick tips from Gabrielle Murza who is an Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness at USU Extension. Gabbi has come up with some best practices to help you avoid injury.
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Heart Health After a Pandemic Lockdown
The lockdown during the pandemic wasn't good for our hearts. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Hypertension and Health Systems Specialist Danielle Forbes with the Utah Department of Health about why our hearts suffered and what we should be doing to improve our heart health. Don't miss these quick tips for a healthier you!
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Tips to improve your Body Image
How we see ourselves has taken a big hit in the pandemic. Hear how to turn things around and improve your mental health in the latest episode of Let's Get Moving with Maria. Maria speaks with USU Extension Assistant Professor Emma Parkhurst to learn how to develop a positive body image.
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Top Five Marital Lies
Strengthen your relationship this Valentines Day by tackling the top five lies couples believe about their relationships. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Liz Hale about these unintentional beliefs that harm a marriage.
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Remove your relationship from the "Roommate Rut"
Get the new year off to a good start by removing your relationship from the "roommate rut." Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Marriage and Family Therapist Dr. Liz Hale. Hear some great tips to improve your love life.
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Love Out Loud this Holiday Season
Love Out Loud this holiday season. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos learns some simple ideas that can improve your holidays. Marriage and Family Therapist Dr. Liz Hale uses the acronym of "Peace" to help us find more joy in the season.
P=Pause E=Express A=Appreciate C=Celebrate E=Embrace
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Making Peace with your Anxiety
What are your negative emotions telling you? In this episode of Let's Get Moving, Maria Shilaos speaks with Marriage and Family Therapist Liz Hale about the importance of learning from your negative thoughts instead of trying to control them. Take a listen and learn how to make peace with your anxiety.
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Take a few minutes to experience a little "Peace and Serenity"
Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos interviews Composer Jerald Simon about how he's trying to reduce the stress of our chaotic lives. Also, hear a bit of his latest album "Peace and Serenity."
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Learn to motivate yourself with the Five Second Rule
Learn how the Five Second Rule can help you make small changes in your life. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Marriage and Family Therapist Dr. Liz Hale about how this simple technique works.
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Steps to a healthier you
If you think 10,000 steps is the magic number to improve our health, think again. The Physical Activity Coordinator for the Utah Health Department, Brett McIff joins Maria to talk about a new study that shows how many steps you really need to improve your health.
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Physical Activity and Women
A new study shows women and girls in Utah are less active than boys and men. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with the Director of USU's Utah Women & Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen about the reasons why and what we can all do to get moving!
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The Empowered Wife
Learn how to be an "empowered wife" and create a spouse fulfilling prophecy. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos gets some tips from marriage and family therapist Liz Hale.
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The "Gray Divorce" phenomenon
Before you call a divorce attorney, hit the pause button and make sure you've done everything you can to save you marriage. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with marriage and family therapist Dr. Liz Hale about "Gray Divorce" and why most older couples regret getting a divorce. Dr. Hale talks about the keys to reinventing your marriage and ensuring you have no regrets if you ultimately choose to divorce.
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