Mark Johnson's book “Life As Play” chronicles his sixty-year spiritual odyssey with some of the most fascinating spiritual teachers of the last half-century.  Mark Johnson's book “Life As Play” chronicles his sixty-year spiritual odyssey with some of the most fascinating spiritual teachers of the last half-century. His travels take him from the mountains of Pennsylvania to exotic temples in China, Tibet, France, and eventually to the wild and dangerous hills of Malibu, California. According to Mark, the stereotype of spiritual life is often considered dull, boring, and strait-laced ..read more

What if our bodies and health are not as static and mechanical as we’ve been taught to believe?  What if we are able to play a dynamic role in shaping our overall health, and utilize our body’s natural intelligence to activate our inner radiance? What if our bodies and health are not as static and mechanical as we’ve been taught to believe?  What if we are able to play a dynamic role in shaping our overall health, and utilize our body’s natural intelligence to activate our inner radiance?  What if electricity is the missing element in our current model of health and well-being ..read more

We all strive for a vibrant, joyful life, but many factors and stressors can get in the way of that. We all strive for a vibrant, joyful life, but many factors and stressors can get in the way of that. So today we have on the show Dr. Susanne's good friend Dr. Evelyne Leone. She is the founder of the Institute of Conscious Health, is a board-certified expert physician in Anti Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine, and also holds certifications in Brain Fitness, Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga, and Reiki. She combines conventional, holistic medicine, and mind-body practices to address chr ..read more

We have a very special guest on Wellness For Life today, Alan Arkin! We have a very special guest on Wellness For Life today, Alan Arkin! He's starred on Broadway, television, almost 60 films and has won almost every acting award in North America. But today he will be diving into his new book Out of My Mind: (Not Quite a Memoir). In this encore episode from November 2020, Alan and Dr. Susanne talk spiritual journeys, looking to nature for answers, and get into the nitty-gritty of his latest book.  ..read more

Do you often forget a person’s name minutes after meeting them? Are you easily distracted? In the digital age we now live in, it can be difficult to stay focused. Do you often forget a person’s name minutes after meeting them? Are you easily distracted? In the digital age we now live in, it can be difficult to stay focused. Besides all the digital distractions, there may be other factors contributing to our lack of concentration: Poor nutrition, inadequate sleep, and dehydration maybe just some of the reasons why your mental focus is less sharp. Well, Dr. David Calabro is here to help us ou ..read more

There are a million reasons to procrastinate things on your to-do list: anxiety, not wanting to tackle a difficult conversation, finding better more fun things to do! But whatever the reason, procrastination keeps us from moving forward and away from living our best lives. There are a million reasons to procrastinate things on your to-do list: anxiety, not wanting to tackle a difficult conversation, finding better more fun things to do! But whatever the reason, procrastination keeps us from moving forward and away from living our best lives. Known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” Dr. Alice Fo ..read more

Getting older is inevitable, but studies show that as we age we tend to gain 1-2 pounds per YEAR, which could ultimately lead to serious heart problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes.Getting older is inevitable, but studies show that as we age we tend to gain 1-2 pounds per YEAR, which could ultimately lead to serious heart problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Dr. Mimi Secor has been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Women’s Health, for over 40 years. She is a popular National Speaker and Consultant, educating advanced practice clinicians and consumers a ..read more

Anger affects us not only emotionally, but mentally and physically as well.Anger affects us not only emotionally, but mentally and physically as well. Anger triggers the body's fight or flight response, stimulating the adrenals to flood the body with stress hormones. But studies show a barrage of stress chemicals can eventually cause health problems like skin and gut problems, as well as many more. Carol Barkes has an MBA in Conflict Management and Negotiation and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in peak performance psychology with an emphasis in Neuroscience and Conflict Management. Her ap ..read more

Are you struggling to conceive? If so, you are not alone. 1 in 8 couples has difficulty getting and staying pregnant in the US, even if they are healthy people. Are you struggling to conceive? If so, you are not alone. 1 in 8 couples has difficulty getting and staying pregnant in the US, even if they are healthy people. According to Dr. Robert Kiltz, many people underestimate the serious impact that diet lifestyle, and stress have on fertility. Dr. Robert Kiltz is Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, ranked among the top ten fertility centers in the nation, with over 300 employees, an ..read more

Have you ever had a food coma? You must have. That drowsy feeling and fatigue after a huge, huge meal. But did you know food can affect your brain and mental health, even if it's not a Thanksgiving feast that puts you to sleep? Have you ever had a food coma? You must have. That drowsy feeling and fatigue after a huge, huge meal. But did you know food can affect your brain and mental health, even if it's not a Thanksgiving feast that puts you to sleep? Today we have Dr. Uma Naidoo on the show, a triple threat in the food space, as an awarded board-certified psychiatrist at Harvard Medical Scho ..read more