Lasting Impact Wellness

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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 of Lasting Impact Wellness Group - a physician driven health coaching and consulting company for leaders of all types. This podcast will help you to examine your life in new ways to promote sustainable change rooted in self-awareness, deep connections and science-based practices creating lasting impact for you and those around you. Follow us @lastingimpactwellness Contact us at [email protected] Visit us on the web at www.lastingimpactwellness.com Music by EP3

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The Fun Habit with Dr. Michael Rucker (Ep 24)

May 16 2024 45 mins  
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 value and importance of fun".  He is the author of 2023's top-rated happiness book, The Fun Habit and is widely published including the Wal

Breast Cancer: Increasing Awareness, Reducing Risk and Advocating for Action with Expert Dr. Anne Peled (Ep 23)

May 09 2024 34 mins  
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 at Sutter Health, California Pacific Medical Center and is dedicated to providing the most empathetic and personal care for her patients.  She is committed

Season 2 Kick Off: Healthy Eating At Its Core (Ep 22)

May 02 2024 38 mins  
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 self-described pizza loving dietician and yoga teacher with a passion for helping others discover their healthiest best life.  Erin is the founder of Planks and

Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines: Part 2 (Ep 21)

Dec 14 2023 28 mins  
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 share more valuable insight and tips to be the most connected and effective leader in any industry.  If you missed Part 1 (Ep 01), go back and give it a listen. &nbs

We Are Not Alone: The Gut Microbiome & its Connection to Our Health (Ep 20)

Dec 07 2023 58 mins  
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 more about the human biomes and how working together may be the key to your improving your health. To connect with Josh: https://gutsolution.ca/  and check out

Burnout, Acceptance & Self-Compassion w/ Dr. Joe Sherman (Ep 19)

Nov 16 2023 49 mins  
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 and tips for tuning in, paying attention and embracing change even when it's scary.   Connect with Dr. Joe: https://joeshermanmd.com/ Please,

Studying Health Behaviors w/ Heather Hausenblas, PhD (Ep 18)

Nov 09 2023 46 mins  
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 habits, at the academic level? In this episode we talk about studying health behaviors and habits with Heather Hausenblas, PhD, a scientist and professor who has been look

The Ebb & Flow of Sexual Desire: with Courtney Boyer M.Ed, M.S. (Ep 17)

Nov 02 2023 42 mins  
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 sexuality expert Courtney Boyer who believes that women can reclaim their power through their sexuality while learning how to infuse passion and cre

Integrative Medicine with Dr. Russ Greenfield (Ep 16)

Oct 19 2023 68 mins  
Medicine and its delivery to those who need it comes in many forms.  Some physicians have learned that no single branch of medicine has a monopoly on all effective modalities and have taken on a more inclusive, integrative approach. One of those pioneers who sought to bridge the gap between traditional allopathic medicine and complimentary modalities is Dr. Russ Greenfiel

Skin Health & Aging: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Seidler (Ep 15)

Oct 12 2023 34 mins  
Dr. Elizabeth Seidler is a board-certified dermatologist and Chief of Dermatology for Kaiser Permanente in Georgia.  In this episode, we discuss the mechanisms of skin aging, and explore the impact that environmental and lifestyle factors have on our skin health.  Join us for this informative and straight-to-the point conversation about the largest organ in the human body