Lasting Impact Wellness

Lasting Impact Wellness

Hosted by: Drs. Laura & Parker Hays

Optimize your health & well-being through science-based practices, practical knowledge and honest discussions. Laura & Parker Hays are board-certified emergency physicians, speakers, coaches and co-founders...

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Anxiety, Panic & Worry: What's the Difference Really? (Ep 28)

Anxiety, panic, worry...related but not quite the same.  From mild and annoying to severe and debilitating, we all experience some element of these.  What differentiates them from each other?  What questions should we...
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Game On: Tackling Strains, Sprains and Common Sports Injuries (Ep 27)

In the playing fields of life, we are all athletes. Whether we are elite performers in an actual sport, or the grocery-getting, kid-chasing, suitcase-schlepping, housework-doing athlete that life demands, we may all...
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Burned Out on Burnout? Here's What You Need to Know (Ep 26)

Burnout - it's all over the media these days. There have been countless articles and books written on the topic and for some, it's become a bit of an overused buzzword. In today's episode, Dr. Laura brings it back to...
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Is Social Connectedness the Key Ingredient to Longevity? (Ep 25)

How do you make yourself live healthier, longer?  At LIW we work with people on the factors that really matter for their healthspan.  Among the core elements of your well-being is social connection and relationships. ...
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The Fun Habit with Dr. Michael Rucker (Ep 24)

What do you do for fun?  What brings you joy?  How can you incorporate more of those things into your daily life?  In this episode, I talk with organizational psychologist Dr. Mike Rucker about the "life-sustaining...
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Breast Cancer: Increasing Awareness, Reducing Risk and Advocating for Action with Expert Dr. Anne Peled (Ep 23)

In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Anne Peled - Castle Connolly TOP Surgeon, educator, researcher, athlete, mother and breast cancer survivor.  Dr. Peled is the co-director of the Breast Care Center of Excellence...
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Season 2 Kick Off: Healthy Eating At Its Core (Ep 22)

Nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all concept yet there are some fundamental practices that benefit most of us.  In this episode, we kick off season 2 with a conversation with Erin Falls, MS, RD, LDN, E-RYT, a...
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Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines: Part 2 (Ep 21)

Whether you are leading a medical team, a platoon, a classroom full of students, a Fortune 500 company or your household, your words, actions and behaviors inspire and influence those you lead. Join us again as we...
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We Are Not Alone: The Gut Microbiome & its Connection to Our Health (Ep 20)

No longer thought of as passive guests, the living microbes inside of us play an integral role in so many aspects of our body systems. We begin the discussion with Josh Dech, Holistic Nutritionist. Tune in to learn...
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Burnout, Acceptance & Self-Compassion w/ Dr. Joe Sherman (Ep 19)

Burnout, stress, overwhelm...these are topics that affect us all at different times in our lives.  In this episode, Laura talks with Joe Sherman, MD about his own experience with burnout.  Together, they share insight...
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Studying Health Behaviors w/ Heather Hausenblas, PhD (Ep 18)

In the health and wellness space, many self-proclaimed "experts" present in various ways. But legitimate science definitely continues as well. Who is doing that science, including on the psychology of our healthy...
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The Ebb & Flow of Sexual Desire: with Courtney Boyer M.Ed, M.S. (Ep 17)

Sexuality, emotional connection and intimacy are integral to our well-being.  As life moves along, our interests, needs and desires change.  Join Dr. Laura for an open, honest conversation with relationship and...
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