1,000 Waking Minutes podcast

1,000 Waking Minutes

Every day, we experience 1,000 waking minutes on average. How are you spending yours? Join Dr. Wendy Bazilian on a journey to Eat well, Move daily, Be healthy.®, three pillars she believes can optimize these precious minutes toward your healthiest, most fulfilling life. With a healthy dose of Dr. Wendy’s infectious energy, she invites you to share time together to help you develop a real and compassionate connection to your health, your community, your environment, and most importantly, yourself. Dr. Bazilian is a Doctor of Public Health, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and certified Exercise Physiologist. She is a frequent expert contributor on LIVE with Kelly & Mark. Engage with Dr. Wendy at wendybazilian.com.

Every day, we experience 1,000 waking minutes on average. How are you spending yours? Join Dr. Wendy Bazilian on a journey to Eat well, Move daily, Be healthy.®, three pillars she believes can optimize these precious minutes toward your healthiest, most fulfilling life. With a healthy dose of Dr. Wendy’s infectious energy, she invites you to share time together to help you develop a real and compassionate connection to your health, your community, your environment, and most importantly, yourself. Dr. Bazilian is a Doctor of Public Health, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and certified Exercise Physiologist. She is a frequent expert contributor on LIVE with Kelly & Mark. Engage with Dr. Wendy at wendybazilian.com.

 

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41 - Beyond Ourselves: The Surprising Science of Spiritual Connection and Health

Some connections go beyond time and space. A childhood friend, a whispered prayer, a momen... more

10 Sep 2025

35 MINS

35:45

10 Sep 2025


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40 - Science You Can Use: The Matrix of Food, the Magic of Movement, and the Power of Nature

Can your daily food choices improve both your health and the planet’s? Can movement help y... more

03 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:32

03 Sep 2025


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39 - Snack Smarter: How to Rethink the Most Overlooked Meal of the Day

One in four calories we eat comes from snacks—so why do we treat them like an afterthought... more

20 Aug 2025

48 MINS

48:25

20 Aug 2025


#42

38 - The Surprising Health Benefits of Volunteering: Why Giving Back Is Good for You

There’s a rhythm to giving—when we offer our time, our energy, or our care, something flow... more

13 Aug 2025

36 MINS

36:57

13 Aug 2025


#41

37 - Digital Rescue: Breaks, Blinks, and Body Relief in a Screen-Filled World

This episode is for anyone who uses a screen… which is just about all of us. From the subt... more

31 Jul 2025

57 MINS

57:45

31 Jul 2025


#40

36 - Science You Can Use: Protein, Movement, and Better Sleep

Can more plant protein in your meals help you live longer? Is it too late to start exercis... more

23 Jul 2025

33 MINS

33:15

23 Jul 2025


#39

A Special Collection of Mindful Minutes to Reset, Recharge, and Reconnect

In this special compilation episode, Dr. Wendy Bazilian offers a collection of “Mindful Mi... more

18 Jun 2025

20 MINS

20:24

18 Jun 2025


#38

35 - Re-Creation, Not Just Vacation: A Brief Episode as Wendy Recharges

In this very brief episode, Dr. Wendy Bazilian shares a personal reflection on why true re... more

11 Jun 2025

08 MINS

08:51

11 Jun 2025


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34 - Science You Can Use: Eyes, Energy, and Endurance

Can the Mediterranean diet help protect your vision? Is weekend-only exercise enough to pr... more

04 Jun 2025

26 MINS

26:28

04 Jun 2025


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33 - The Truth About GLP-1s, Midlife Cravings, and Resizing Your Body | Just Jenny Podcast x Dr. Wen...

In this special replay episode of 1,000 Waking Minutes, Dr. Wendy Bazilian joins Jenny Hut... more

28 May 2025

53 MINS

53:15

28 May 2025


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32 - Eat Local, Feel Better: What FLOWS from Farmers Markets, Co-ops and CSAs

As we enter the season of sunshine and fresh starts, this new episode of 1,000 Waking Minu... more

21 May 2025

38 MINS

38:57

21 May 2025


#34

REPLAY: Think Clearer, Feel Better: The Hydration Tips You Need

THIS IS A REPLAY OF A POPULAR EPISODE! AND WITH SUMMER RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, IT’S A GOO... more

14 May 2025

47 MINS

47:29

14 May 2025


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31 - Science You Can Use: Butter, Brisk Movement, and a Fruit for Better Sleep

A new Science You Can Use episode — three studies that translate into simple, real-world s... more

07 May 2025

36 MINS

36:42

07 May 2025


#32

30 - Breaking the Criticism Loop: Daily Tools for More Calm

What happens after you pause the critic?After you catch the thought, let it pause, and cre... more

30 Apr 2025

35 MINS

35:38

30 Apr 2025


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29 - How to Clear Your Mind (and Mouth) of Criticism

We all do it — the comment under our breath, the sharp thought in traffic, the eye-roll du... more

23 Apr 2025

38 MINS

38:29

23 Apr 2025


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28 - FLOWS (Part 2): Research, Real-Life Tips, and a Flexible Roadmap to Feel-Good Food

In this continuation of last week’s episode, we return to FLOWS — Fresh, Local, Organic, W... more

16 Apr 2025

43 MINS

43:20

16 Apr 2025


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27 - FLOWS (Part 1): A Flexible Food Philosophy to Nourish Body and Mind

Are you ready to rethink the way you approach food—not as a set of rigid rules, but as a p... more

09 Apr 2025

30 MINS

30:39

09 Apr 2025


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26 - The Rule of 2: The Surprisingly Simple Structure That Helps Habits Stick

Tired of feeling like you’re either “all in” or “off the rails” when it comes to your habi... more

26 Mar 2025

45 MINS

45:13

26 Mar 2025


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25 - Guest Spotlight: The Truth About Seed Oils with Sound Bites® Podcast

When it comes to seed oils, there are strong opinions, evolving science, and a lot of nois... more

19 Mar 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:55

19 Mar 2025


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24 - Science You Can Use: The Truth About ‘Healthy’ Labels, Longevity Hacks & Brain-Boosting Foods

We’re back with a Science You Can Use episode. Why? Because science is always evolving, an... more

12 Mar 2025

31 MINS

31:35

12 Mar 2025


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23 - (REPLAY with new study) From Stress to Rest: Strategies for Better Sleep

Do you struggle with sleep or feel like rest is always just out of reach? This episode div... more

05 Mar 2025

49 MINS

49:58

05 Mar 2025


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22 - Ultra-Processed Foods, Ultra-Simplified: How to Reduce, Restock & Reorganize for a Healthier Ki...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere, and navigating them can feel overwhelming. In... more

26 Feb 2025

43 MINS

43:20

26 Feb 2025


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21 - Are Ultra-Processed Foods Hurting Your Health? Science, Strategies & Solutions (Part 1 in a ser...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere—and the conversation around them is louder tha... more

19 Feb 2025

45 MINS

45:26

19 Feb 2025


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20 - Meditate with Ease: Everyday Ways to Bring Mindfulness Into Your Life

Meditation doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need hours of silence or a special cu... more

12 Feb 2025

28 MINS

28:30

12 Feb 2025


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19 - Science You Can Use: VILPAs, More Beans, Red Dye No. 3

Science is always evolving, and when new research makes headlines, it can be exciting—but ... more

05 Feb 2025

32 MINS

32:38

05 Feb 2025