Optimize your health, body and mind with the wellness podcast from your employee wellness team – Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health. Every week, Sharp Best Health’s experts bring you education and information on fitness, nutrition, self-care and a lot more, including setting the record straight on some of the most persistent myths in the world of health and wellness.Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; Always seek t ...
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S13Ep5: How to Be More Productive During a Workday
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On this episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health podcast, the hosts have a lively discussion around simple but powerful strategies and hacks that help them (and hopefully can help you!) boost work productivity and improve efficiency in the workplace! Seinfeld Strategy Set dedicated blocks of time for emails Send fewer emails - receive few…
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S13Ep4: How to Cope With Change
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Our careers, personal lives, and the world around us are always changing. This causes stress and anxiety. But change happens all the time, and how we perceive it and the effect it has on us can make a huge difference in our health, happiness, and success. In this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with Julie Brown, LCSW, CEAP, to take a look at w…
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S13Ep3: How to Become (and stay) Motivated
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Exciting goals are important because they fuel our motivation and drive to start. But as the initial motivation begins to wane, it’s important to follow through on the things you want to do. On this episode of the podcast, your hosts Megan Spurling and Olga Hays share a few tips to sustain your motivation and keep your gears going. Additional Resou…
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S13Ep2: Power of Journaling for Self-Care, Part 3
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Journaling has been used for centuries by some of humanity’s greatest minds. Keeping a journal has many positive benefits and can be a great addition to your self-care. Journaling can help with personal growth and development. By regularly recording your thoughts you will gain insight into your behaviors and moods. Journaling can be used for proble…
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S13Ep1: Sharp Best Health Answers YOUR Questions!
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On the first podcast episode of 2023, the Sharp Best Health team answers your questions about well-being resources and opportunities at Sharp to help you with your health goals in the New Year! Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Resources discussed in this episode: Active&Fit Direct (discounted gym membership) Employ…
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S12Ep9: Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes
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We want to hear from you! Submit a question for the Sharp Best Health team or an idea for a future episode here. Thank you! _______________________ On today's episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, the team offers their favorite 5-ingredient recipes for any time of the day to make cooking easier this busy holiday season! Emily: Overnig…
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S12Ep8: How to Have More Fun and Play More As Adults
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We want to hear from you! Submit a question for the Sharp Best Health team or an idea for a future episode here. Thank you! ___________________ Play can feel silly, unproductive and time consuming. And that’s precisely the point. On this episode of the podcast, the Sharp Best Health team discusses the importance of playing for adults. Research show…
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S12Ep7: What the Heck Is a 'Growth Mindset' Anyway?
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A note from the podcast producer: This episode was recorded in Summer 2022. Some of the events discussed during the recording occurred a few months back. _______________________________________ On today's episode, the Sharp Best Health team discusses two types of mindsets - fixed and growth - and how our mindset can determine the interactions with …
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S12Ep6: 5 Ways To Have A Good Day
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We want to hear from you! Submit a question for the Sharp Best Health team or an idea for a future episode here. Thank you! ______________________ Are you ready to have a great day?! On today's episode of the podcast, the Sharp Best Health team is having a lively discussion about what it means to have a good day and offers insights from recent find…
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S12Ep5: Helping Someone with Depression
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Watching a friend live with depression can be painful, but there are ways to help. On this week's episode of the podcast, Sharp Best Health is once again joined by Lindsay Damoose, MFT, First Stress Aid Therapist with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, to discuss the signs to look for and how to help a person who's feeling down. Additional Resources…
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S12Ep4: The One About Headaches...
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On this episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, the team is hosting an informative discussion about various types of headaches, triggers, lifestyle recommendations, and personal stories about dealing with headaches. Additional Resources: Self-Mind Clearing: a healing touch technique to promote relaxation and clear stress-related headach…
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S12Ep3: Link Between Community and Mental Health
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In recent months, the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of community as it relates to mental health. As feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression have increased during the pandemic, many people are seeking meaningful connections to help them cope—and that’s one of the most vital functions communities perform. On this…
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S12Ep2: 8 Cognitive Distortions That Are Hijacking Your Brain
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Complete this week's podcast quiz and win a $10 Amazon Gift Card! ********* Cognitive distortions are habitual ways of thinking that are often inaccurate and negatively biased. In today's episode, the Sharp Best Health hosts explore 8 common thinking fallacies we all, at one time or another, find ourselves using. Additional Resources: 15 Common Cog…
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S12Ep1: Creating and Nurturing Adult Friendships
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An old poem states, “Make new friends, but keep the old; the new are silver, the old are gold.” Researchers are finding that friendships are worth even more than silver or gold. The benefits of friendship increase your sense of belonging and purpose, contribute to improved self-worth and confidence, help you cope with traumatic events in your life,…
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S11E10: Invisible Depression: What Is It and How to Help
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Complete this week's podcast quiz and win a $10 Amazon Gift Card! ____________________________________ May is National Mental Health Month. Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities. In honor of National Mental Health Month, Shar…
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S11Ep9: Therapist's Thoughts on Self-Compassion (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy + Positive Self-Talk)
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Complete this week's podcast quiz for a chance to win our guest's Positive Self-Talk Journal. Click here to learn more. ________ Sharp Best Health invites back Lindsay Damoose, MFT, First Stress Aid Therapist with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, to talk about ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and how accepting our painful emotions can help …
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S11Ep8: How to Actually Get Some Rest for Once
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In these crazy times, many of us have forgotten how to truly rest. We have developed negative narratives about what it means. We’ve replaced real rest with superficial, stimulating activities like scrolling through social media and playing games on our smartphones. And many of us still feel tired even getting some sleep, after a day off, or a vacat…
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S11Ep7: Beyond the Scale: Four Surprising Benefits of Physical Activity
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NEW! Listen to this episode and complete a short comprehension quiz for a chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card! __________________________ We all know that exercising is good for you. We know that regular physical activity helps with weight management, reduces disease, improves sleep, strengthens bones, and muscles, and increases our chances of liv…
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S11Ep6: Power of Journaling for Self-Care, Part 2
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On this episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health podcast, Sharp Best Health is pleased to once again be joined by Lisa Goodman, the integrative care coordinator at Sharp Grossmont Hospital with vast experience in aromatherapy, healing touch and who most recently, became a certified Journal to the Self Instructor, to discuss the benefits o…
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S11Ep5: How Much Does Weight Matter?
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We have been told for decades that how much you weigh is a predictor of your health. That if you're in a larger body, you need to lose weight in order to be healthy and have a longer life span. On this week's episode of the podcast, Sharp Best Health hosts will try to challenge this long-standing belief and present a broad perspective that allows f…
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S11Ep4: The Power of Kindness
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World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. The purpose of this day, celebrated on November 13 of each year, is to help everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together. On this week's of the podcast, the Sharp Best Health team shares about t…
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S11Ep3: How to Have Difficult Conversations
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Most everyone dreads the difficult, challenging conversation. This includes conversations in which we have to deliver unpleasant news, discuss a delicate subject, or talk about something that needs to change or has gone wrong. On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Shanette Smith, Shanette Smith, M.S. Counseling, LMFT Senior Specialist SM…
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S11Ep2: Power of Journaling for Self-Care
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Journaling is an incredibly beneficial self-care technique, which doesn’t just enhance feelings of happiness, but reduces stress, clarifies thoughts and feelings, and ultimately helps you get to know yourself better. On this week's episode, Sharp Best Health is pleased to be joined by Lisa Goodman, the integrative care coordinator at Sharp Grossmon…
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S11Ep1: How Are You Feeling?
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October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. On this week's episode, we are joined by Shanette Smith, M.S. Counseling, LMFT Senior Specialist SMV Outpatient & SMC, to share information and awareness of screenings and prevention, as well as resources available at Sharp HealthCare to bring mental health awareness into the workpla…
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S10Ep10: Benefits Fair Overview
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Sharp employees are once again invited to the Virtual Benefits, Wellness and Safety Fair! In this episode of The Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, we are joined by Michael Janniere, Director of Benefits at Sharp HealthCare, to talk about this event, scheduled for September 30, 2021 and titled Back to Better. The fair will provide a full day of t…
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S10Ep9: Let's Get Cozy: Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
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Good sleep is a foundation for good health and a happier frame of mind. But when was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed, alert, and hopeful — ready to take on the day? Or, fell asleep easily without worry or effort? On today's episode, Sharp Best Health hosts discuss a variety of practices and habits—known as “sleep hygiene"—that can help …
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S10Ep8: A Surprising Way to Cope With Negative Emotions
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Join Sharp Best Health in a conversation about how cultivating emotional agility can help us cope with negative emotions during times of uncertainty and stress. Additional Resources: A quick review of 10 cognitive distortions, or thinking errors (video) Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/…
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(FROM OUR ARCHIVES): How to Cultivate Joy and Build Resilience
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On this episode, Sharp Best Health team gives an overview of the Cultivating Joy Series - an on-demand collection of modules designed to help you build resilience, prevent burnout, and grow your sense of joy. The six modules included in the Cultivating Joy Series are: Remembering Your Purpose Positive relationships and Social Support Gratitude Self…
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On this episode of the podcast, Sharp Best Health shares tips and strategies to help you slow down and relax on National Relaxation Day - August 15th. Additional Resources: Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address.…
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S10Ep6: Weight Loss After Menopause
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On today’s episode we are talking about menopause and specifically about why women tend to put on weight during the menopause and what they can do to lose weight and keep it off. To help with the discussion, we are joined by Erin Peisach, Wellness Education Specialist from Sharp Rees Stealy Center for Health Management. ADDTIONAL RESOURCES: Learn m…
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S10Ep5: 100th Episode Celebration: We Answer Your Burning Wellness Questions!
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Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health celebrates a milestone: Our 100th episode! On this episode we answer our listeners' most burning wellness questions: I am exercising and eating better, who is the number on the scale not budging? If I have a lousy diet, is exercise pointless? What is the best time in the day to get Vitamin D? Do I need to eat bre…
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S10Ep4: Q&A with Dean Miller, Exercise Physiologist at Sharp Memorial Hospital
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For this episode of the podcast, we are sharing Q&A with Dean Miller, Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehab at Sharp Memorial Hospital, that were part of our recent "Here For Each Other" Employee Wellbeing Community session, devoted to creative ways to be active. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Cardiac Rehabilitation at Sharp HealthCare Whil: Free digital m…
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S10Ep3: 4 Healthy Habits To Boost Your Work Productivity
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This week, Sharp Best Health is discussing how we can boost our work productivity through cultivating some healthy personal habits. Additional Resources: Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address! The 7 types of res…
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Gyms are starting to reopen and we are itching to go back to our familiar workout routines. And as we are doing it, let's not forget about the importance of proper recovery after exercising. Rest and recovery is an essential part of any workout routine and will help us keep our fitness plans on track! SHOW NOTES: (podcast episode): Sleeping Tips fo…
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S10Ep1: Overcoming and Preventing Compassion Fatigue
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For this podcast episode, Sharp Best Health teamed up with Sooze Flery, MS, Emotional Wellness Coach with the Cushman Wellness Center at Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, to provide valuable tools to identify the warning signs of compassion fatigue, and steps you can take to prevent or recover from compassion fatigue. Additional Resources: Cushma…
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S9Ep9: Improving Emotional Intelligence
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On this episode of the podcast, Sharp Best Health discuss strategies for developing and strengthening your emotional intelligence. Additional Resources: Emotional Intelligence Quiz - Greater Good Science Center Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All…
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A person’s body image encompasses how they perceive their bodies both mentally and visually. This includes thoughts and feelings about appearance and how one believes their appearance impacts various aspects of their lives. How a person experiences or feels in their body directly impacts how they treat that body. On this week's episode of the podca…
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S9Ep8: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
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Impostor syndrome (also known as impostor phenomenon) is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud". The impostor syndrome can affect anyone no matter their social status, work background, skill level, or degree of expertise. Stu…
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Too much screen time is a common pitfall in this digital age, and it can cause eyestrain in some people. The good news is that there are plenty of steps you can take to prevent screen time from affecting the health of your eyes. On this episode, Sharp Best Health team offers some simple, common-sense measures to help avoid digital eyestrain and mai…
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Sharp Best Health team is taking a look at seven different kinds of rest: physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, creative, sensory and social. Additional Resources: Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address! The 7 …
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S9Ep6: Carbs - Friend or Foe?
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In the last few years, carbohydrates have replaced fat as the villain in our diet culture. When you hear the word carbohydrates what comes to mind? Do you envision a bakery brimming with confectionary treats, such as pastries, doughnuts, and cupcakes? How about a large bowl of spaghetti with traditional tomato sauce and a large piece of buttered It…
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Zoom (and other videoconferencing) fatigue was recognized early in the remote learning efforts of 2020. It is real. On today's episode, Sharp Best Health discusses the causes of Zoom fatigue, symptoms, and what we can do to help us manage it. Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for …
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S9Ep4: It's Time for Self-Care
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When facing stressful and traumatic situations when working in healthcare, it can be hard to stop and think about self-care. Yet, self-care is critical for protecting our mental health and well-being. It is important to consider your needs and to make them a priority. Consider the direction to apply your own oxygen mask first when on an airplane . …
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S9Ep3: What's The Points? All About WW.
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On this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with Anjuli DeWalkar, Senior Strategic Account Manager at WW, to talk all things WW (former Weight Watchers). WW has been named best weight loss plan in U.S. News & World Reports’ annual Best Diets assessment and today we will learn how WW works, how it gets results, how it’s changed over the years, what…
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S9Ep2: A New Way of Looking at New Year's Resolutions in the Era of COVID
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After all the hardships of 2020, many traditional New Year’s resolutions will look a bit different this year. On today's episode of the podcast, Sharp Best Health team are talking about scrapping traditional resolutions for 2021, putting less pressure on ourselves, and instead focusing on kindness, self-compassion, and gratitude. Additional Resourc…
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S9Ep2: How to Brighten Your Spirits During Socially Distant Holidays
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Holidays season is supposed to be for family gatherings, festive parties, beloved traditions and coming together with those we love. But with the Covid-19 still disrupting our lives, how do we keep the holiday spirit alive while navigating these challenging times? On today’s episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, I am joined by Lindsay…
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S8Ep10: Holiday Self-Care: Aromatherapy for Stress Relief
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With the holidays soon approaching, many of us are looking forward to getting into the spirit even though this year, the holidays will look different for many of us. Typically, the holiday season can bring on stressors. While we may not be able to avoid all holiday stresses, we can have tools in place to help us cope better. Some great tools for bo…
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BONUS EPISODE: Join "Move for Good: Holiday Meal Donation Challenge"!
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The holiday season is just around the corner, which means the season of giving. And this holiday season you can give back to the San Diego community by simply moving more! On this bonus podcast episode, Sharp Best Health shares more information about The Move for Good Holiday Meal Donation Challenge that converts challenge participants' workouts in…
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S8E9: Simple Ways to Cultivate a Habit of Gratitude
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Taking time to appreciate what—and who—we have in our lives has many benefits. In this episode, Sharp Best Health team suggest simple tips for growing feelings of gratitude. How to make your own gratitude jar A 52-week gratitude journal Sharp Best Health's Cultivating Joy Project Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Vi…
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S8Ep8: Thanksgiving Swaps to Save Calories!
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Thanksgiving is fast approaching! The day we give thanks for family and friends, health and food! On this episode Sharp Best Health hosts discuss how you can feel satisfied, but not stuffed with a few simple swaps that will lighten up the dishes at your table, without sacrificing flavor! Tune in! Additional Resources: MyFitnessPal Infographic Skinn…
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