Living Well with Robin Stoloff

150-Pound Weight Loss Journey with Amy Freinberg - Trufas

Many of us struggle with losing weight but imagine losing150 pounds. That is what my guest, Amy Freinberg-Trufas did and it radically changed her life. Here is the story of how her father's dying wish inspired her to finally lose the weight she has struggled with for years. She has been featured on national television, magazines, and newspapers sharing my 150-pound weight loss story which has nothing to do with deprivation and everything to do with finally creating ease around food! She has just released her new book. “FOOD: Eat with Ease Every Day. Make the Life You Want. BE HAPPY!”
 
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Mindfulness and Communication - Your New Superpower

Turn ordinary conversations into extraordinary experiences with mindful communication skills. Discover how mindfulness changes the conversation to help connect authentically, listen deeply, and have better outcomes personally and professionally. This new and better conversation is The Language of Mindfulness. Mindfulness coach and TEDx speaker (2021), Brett Hill, discusses how mindful communication can positively impact our relationships and improve every aspect of our life.

The Mindset Behind Weight Loss With Weight Loss Expert Nicole Simonin

We could have the perfect nutrition plan, detailed workout program, and the best of intentions, but guess what?  We need to actually DO IT, for it to work.   It is not a lack of information, but a lack of the right mindset, according to Nicole Simonin, weight-loss expert and owner of Shape It Up With Nicole - "helping women over 40 lose weight for the last time." Nicole talks about the psychology of eating and the reasons behind our eating habits. She helps women analyze their "why" and their thoughts behind the decisions they make. 
 
NICOLE SIMONIN is an ACE Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, TEDx Speaker, host of “Shape It Up Over 40” podcast, author of “The No Fuss, No Mess Shape It Up Cookbook” founder of Shape It Up, LLC, licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and former professional ballet dancer. Nicole has been featured in Racheal Ray in Season, Bicycling Magazine, Real Simple, and MSN. Since 2006, Nicole has been helping women lose weight for the last time.

Taking Care of Our Mental Health with Mental Health Expert, Jaime Angelini, Mental Health Assoc. Atlantic County

Since the pandemic began, there has been a surge in depression, anxiety, loneliness, and substance use.  This is not surprising when we consider the tremendous challenges associated with the COVID-19.  It affected people who were already struggling before the pandemic as well as others who developed mental health issues. In this frank conversation, I talk with Jaime Angelini, Statewide Director of Disaster Services and Special Projects of The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County about the importance of taking care of our mental health, how it is affecting our kids, and the free services offered by her organization.  We also discuss "Mental Health First Aid" a public education course that teaches us how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. I took the course with Jaime, and I believe it is something all of us should know. 
                                Jaime and I at a pre-COVID event for the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County

The Nutrition Sleep Connection

Sleep and nutrition are two important aspects of a healthy life and they are closely linked to each other.  What and when we eat affects our sleep, and the amount and quality of our sleep affects our hunger hormones and other aspects of our nutrition.  Sleeping well can help to control your cravings and maintain a healthy weight. Some foods and minerals can make you feel sleepier and others may interfere with sleep.   
In this episode, Registered and Licensed Dietician Tricia Silverman discusses these two basic and vital human functions, how they are related and what we can do to improve both our sleep and our nutrition.
 
Tricia Silverman, RD, MBA has been a fitness and nutrition enthusiast since she was a child. She is a registered and licensed dietitian, certified wellness coach, fitness instructor (certified as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor), and author. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics from the State University of New York and completed her dietetic internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She graduated with honors from the Babson College MBA program.
 
She has extensive nutrition education experience including time spent as the director of nutrition for the prestigious Canyon Ranch Health Resort in the Berkshires. During her employment at Boston Public Schools, she taught nutrition and was responsible for the operations of over 20 school nutrition meal sites that employed over 100 people. Her vast school nutrition experience also includes three years as the director of food services at Watertown Public Schools where she was responsible for operations and developed and implemented innovative nutrition education opportunities for the students. She has been educating clients and groups through her business for many years.
 

Different Not Less - Life On The Bright Side of The Autism Spectrum - Faces 4 Autism Founder Isabelle Mosca

When Isabelle Mosca's son, Kyle, was diagnosed with autism at the age of one and a half, there were not many support options for families of kids with special needs, so she decided to start her own support group called Faces 4 Autism.  Kyle is now 22 and Faces 4 Autism has grown from a grassroots effort to a thriving non-profit that supports children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum.  Faces 4 Autism provides education, resources, and opportunities to families in South Jersey who share common experiences.  They are dedicated to improving the lives of people on the spectrum "through special opportunities and programs that will foster self-advocacy, independence, and dignity."
Isabelle shares her personal experiences with her son, the goals and mission of Faces, and her initiative to do 30 podcasts in 30 days in April which she calls Life On The Bright Side. In fact, after our podcast interview, Isabelle turned the tables and asked me to be a guest on her new podcast since I have a family member on the spectrum and have been advocating for special needs communities for years.  Listen to our episode here. 

The One Ingredient Your Workout Needs to Keep You Coming Back

Check out the video of this episode here. Does this sound familiar?  You set a fitness goal, you are determined to stay with it.  You start your plan and hit it hard and then you miss a workout, and then another, and finally, you just quit.  What is it that keeps some people going back? What is the secret ingredient to staying consistent with your workout?  In this episode, I have some laughs and have a fun conversation with fitness expert, Chris Stevenson, owner of Be Military Fit Los Angeles, who shares his thoughts on sticking with it for a lifetime.  We talk fitness, nutrition, and why I hate the word diet.  
Chris Stevenson is the Owner of Be Military Fit Los Angeles. BMF, with Bear Grylls, is the world’sbest outdoor workout. Chris is also the founder of The Empower Group, a full-service consultingfirm. In addition, he is an international speaker who regularly presents at IHRSA, IDEA, and manyother events. Chris has the unique ability to instantaneously connect with people and presentviable, applicable lectures that resonate with every audience.

President and CEO of AtlantiCare Shares a Behind-The-Scenes View of The Pandemic, Vaccine Megasite and Why You Should Get Vaccinated

What does it take to run a vaccine mega site?  How do you go from critical care nurse to President and CEO?  Just a few of the many questions I asked Lori Herndon, President and CEO of AtlantiCare. Only 13% of all healthcare system CEOs are women and Lori is opening doors for women in business for years to come.  We had a candid conversation about raising kids and juggling work, running a hospital system during COVID, and why she says the vaccine is the only way out of this pandemic. If you want to learn more or register to get the vaccine in Atlantic City visit https://vaccination.atlanticare.org.

Rebuild, Rediscover, Recover - Unique Sober Living Recovery Program is Changing Lives

What a cool program this is! I am just in awe at the amazing work these dedicated people are doing at Surfside Structured Sober Living where their motto is "rebuild, rediscover, recover."
Alyssa Fountain, Director of Growth & Engagement, and her husband met while in a recovery program themselves and decided to open their own program in Ventnor, New Jersey, just steps from the beach and bay.  This is the story of how this unique program is helping young men get their lives back.
Surfside Structured Sober Living will disrupt the cycle of addiction for 18-35  men. A long-term extended care sober living center, Surfside provides a structured sober living environment as their residents' transition from addiction treatment through recovery into a new life of independence. For young men trying to stay sober, this non-profit is changing lives. 
From their website - "Basically, at Surfside, getting clean and sober is so much more than just trying to not use drugs and alcohol. It is a complete overhaul in the way one thinks about and participates with the world around him."
Living together in group housing, the guys share a close bond as they follow the 12-step program. They keep with water activities such as fishing, surfing, and paddleboarding, as well as boxing and exercise in Surfside's fitness center. Surfside introduced “Camp Surfside" at their own 11-acre plot of woods which offers residents year-round camping with a full paintball and air-soft field. The Surfside comprehensive life development program teaches young men to become self-sufficient and dependable.
 

All About The Gut - How Our Gut Health Affects Our Life - Dr. Piper Gibson, Doctor of Natural Medicine

I got a gut feeling.  He's got guts. I felt it in my gut. We talk about our gut a lot but we don't always think about it as it relates to our health. In recent years, scientists have discovered that the gastrointestinal system has an even bigger, more complex job than previously appreciated. It’s been linked to numerous aspects of health such as immunity,  emotional stress, diabetes, cancer, and chronic stress. Dr. Piper Gibson is a Doctor of Natural Medicine and expert in holistic nutrition and owner of Regenerating Health.  We had a great discussion about how our gut health affects our entire body, prebiotics and probiotics, leaky gut, and the best foods to improve the microbiome and good bacteria in our gut. This is something everyone should know.