Living Well with Robin Stoloff

A Son’s Fight for People with Multiple Sclerosis in Memory of His Mom

When Michael Bray was a young boy, his mom, Jayne, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. He watched her go from a cane to a walker and finally to a wheelchair. However, his mother taught him how to live with grace in the face of adversity. Seeing his mom suffer over many years, he wanted to find a way to help. In honor of Jayne he created The Right Notes Wine Tasting Fundraiser for the MS Society. Jayne passed in 2022, but her legacy lives on through her son and his commitment to fighting this disease. The event is now in its 9th year and has raised more than $600,000 for research and to provide support and assistance to residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties in southern New Jersey. If you or someone you love is living with MS, this episode is for you.

Making A Dream A Reality - This Brigantine, NJ Couple Quit Their Jobs to Open A Gym

Christina and Jimmy Perry had successful careers in finance. There was just one problem, they were not happy.  So, they decided to follow their dream of opening a fitness center. They quit their jobs and put everything they had into renovating an old supermarket in the beach town of Brigantine, New Jersey. Lifelong athletes and fitness enthusiasts, they turned their passion into a reality.  They opened a functional fitness center in Brigantine focused on resistance training, CrossFit, and community.  We talk about taking that leap, why fitness is so important in our lives, the benefits of weight training, and how they are juggling a new business with two small kids.   While so many of us say "someday" Christina and Jimmy realized there is no such day in the week.  
 

Taking Care of Our Mental Health

If someone you loved were having a mental health challenge, would you be able to recognize it? If so, what would you do? In this episode, I talk with an expert in the field. Jaime Angelini is the Director of Special Projects for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. We discuss their training programs that teach us how to help a teen or adult with a mental health issue. We talk about the stigma still associated with mental health, how to create a wellness plan, the importance of early detection, and the effects of loneliness. Don't miss this critical episode on a topic we should know more about.

Look Good, Feel Good with the Latest Medical Spa Treatments

Of course, there is no substitute for a healthy lifestyle, good nutrition, and physical activity. However, today's medical spas offer services to help enhance our appearance and feel our best. As we know, when we look good, we feel good.
In this episode, I talk with two female MDs with a common background. They went to the same medical school in Nigeria years apart but met when they began working in the same hospital in New Jersey.
Dr. Ezinne Nwotite and Dr. Mary Onwuka developed a friendship and opened Maez Wellness and Medical Spa in Linwood, NJ. This unique practice combines integrative healthcare with alternative medicine and aesthetic treatments. They work with their patients so they are happy from "the inside out." Their goal is for their clients to feel better than when they first walked through the door.
https://www.maezwellnessandspa.com/
Some of The Treatments at Maez... Laser Skin Treatments Injectibles IV Therapy Facials and Chemical Peels Body Contouring Weight Loss and Nutritional Counseling with a Dietician Massage Therapy
 
VIDEO VERSION
https://youtu.be/QFIN89XUlU8

LIVING WELL RADIO SHOW 5-28-22 - Short Tips and Interviews To Live A Healthier Life

How to Stay Active on Vacation
One Simple Step To Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer
Balancing Insulin
Food Prep The Key to Weight Loss and Healthy Eating
Free, Confidential Mental Health Screening ONLINE
Live a Magical Life with Holistic Health

A MAGICAL LIFE - OVERCOME ADVERSITY AND CREATE THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS

A former race car driver, cancer survivor, and mother of two boys on the autism spectrum, Magic Barclay has had her share of ups and downs.   
A native Australian, Magic started her journey into health and fitness with her two sons in mind. The need to live a long and healthy life to care for them spurred Magic to lose more than 163 pounds of body fat, regain control of her nutrition, and go on to work in the fitness arena. Magic became an innovator in the fitness industry when she opened a successful health club specializing in special populations (Diabetes patients, people who were morbidly obese, and people with disabilities).  
After several turbulent years, Magic has again refocused her skills and knowledge. Immersing herself in the fields of nutrition and wellness, Magic has become a weight loss expert and sought-after speaker, podcaster, and panelist. Magic Barclay is a lead practitioner at Wholistic Natural Health. She is the Best Selling Author of Gut Recovery and Whole Foods, as well as Stop Being Fat: Love Yourself Skinny, and was voted Nett Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Month (2015).  She now uses her life experience and training to help others through virtual programs and specialized products. 
“When life throws you a curveball, the depth of your passion may present opportunity. Don’t dodge the ball – capture and control it” - Magic Barclay

State-Funded Help For Adults With Disabilities

Do you have a loved one or child with developmental challenges who is aging out of services in high school? Debra Freed uses her experience with her own daughter to help others navigate the system to find state-funded services. In this conversation, we discuss the many steps in getting our kids the help they need and deserve.

LIVING WELL SHOW 5-7-23

Living Well with Robin Stolofff...a compilation of features and interviews.  In this show...
Chew Gum for Tension
Omega3 Fatty Acids
The Importance of Sleep in Weight Loss
Chore Sharing Between Partners
Active Isolated Stretching
DIY Protein Bars
"Epidemic of Loneliness" Surgeon General Advisory 
 

Can We Reverse The Clock with Hormone Replacement Therapy

I just love hot flashes, being irritable, and having trouble sleeping...said no woman ever. How would you like to get a restful night's sleep, improve your mood and take control of weight? That is the promise of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. I talk with Daved Rosensweet, MD, a leading expert in HRT, about replacing the hormones we lose after menopause and how it can improve our health and slow the aging process. However, he says we must think about this before menopause begins.
Dr. Rosensweet was one of the earliest pioneers into Bio-Identical hormones,  the creator of one of the first organic hormone bases (now patent pending), the author of many books on the subject, a frequent National lecturer on menopause, and an avid proponent of perfecting the process, protocols, and delivery methods of treatment for women in menopause. He is the Founder of The Menopause Method and The Institute of BioIdentical Medicine, where he has trained medical professionals to master hormone replacement using the most advanced and modern tools. His protocol has been used to treat more than 12,000 women.
Dr. Rosensweet was recently named one of “The Biggest Names in Anti-Aging Medicine” by The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He is the author of the books, Menopause and Natural Hormones and Happy Healthy Hormones: How to Thrive in Menopause - The Menopause Method represents the collective work and research of more than twenty year’s specializing and teaching in the field.
LINKS...
FREE eBook - FREE eBook - https://www.menopausemethod.com/book/
He is the Founder of Brite - https://brite.live/
Founder and co-chair of the Coalition to Protect Compounded Bioidentical Hormones - https://cbhrtcoalition.org/
The Menopause Method - https://www.davedros
ensweetmd.com/menopausemethod/
 

Strength in Your Mind, Body and Spirit

The word "strength" often relates to physical strength, but there is so much more to that story. We want to be strong in our mind, body, and spirit. My guest in this episode has been coaching people to find strength and synergy in their lives for more than 13 years. Michael Kurkowski is an online strength coach, Kettlebell Instructor, and host of the podcast, The Strength Connection. From being prepared for setbacks in life to finding your "why" Michael and I have an uplifting and insightful conversation that covers a lot of ground in a short time. I enjoyed talking with him, and I hope you enjoy this episode!