We often get asked how we come up with a lot of the topics for our podcast and this week we wanted to "peek behind the curtains" and share with you how we decide what topics we will discuss each week.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of the reasons why it can be challenging to find important topics to discuss each week but also how we enjoy the opportunity to do so.

2). How the comments that get posted on our YouTube channel help influence the new topics and ideas of our podcast.

3). Some of the personal experiences Meredith has encountered over the years in working with clients of all ages and how those experiences help influence our podcast topics.

4). How we pull ideas from current wellness and fitness industry trends and discuss why these trends can be helpful OR can be misleading or counter productive.

5). In addition to our YouTube channel, how most of our topics are inspired by you through website feedback, email, social media and much more!

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We hope this episode is entertaining and informative to you as we love shedding light on subjects that are popular but also that doesn't get the kind of attention we think it deserves when it comes to the health, wellness and longevity of not just seniors, but all ages. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our podcast. We truly do enjoy getting to share this information that is inspired by you, the listener:)

Team Meredith

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"A jug fills drop by drop."-Buddha

This quote reminds us we must keep patience as we work on anything we choose to do!

Meredith

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Living actively and participating in regular exercise is always a key component to staying healthy and mobile longer as you age. However, this can also take a toll on your body physically over time if you don't take care of yourself and omit to listen to what your body is telling you when you exercise. Ignoring the important nuances that your body is signaling to you can create problems and injury if not made a priority.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why it can be easy to ignore the signs and signals that our bodies send us especially when living an active lifestyle and how that can lead to issues down the road.

2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences training clients and their struggles with learning how to listen to their bodies.

3). Many of the common types of aches and pains that start to occur as you age and how easy it is to push them aside.

4). Some suggestions on how to relieve common stressors that can lead to injury.

5). Why it's important to take breaks or "dial back" your exercising from time to time to allow your body rest and proper recovery.

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We hope the information we've shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who may be active but also dealing with constant set backs from injury or other issues. Sometimes it can be too easy to forgo the warning sings that our bodies are telling us which can leave you unnecessarily sidelined. Small attention to detail can go a long way when it comes to working "with" your body and will lead you to a longer road of health and wellness.

Team Meredith

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"Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker." - Denis Waitley

This quote reminds us that failure is a teacher, make sure we listen to it and learn from it!

Meredith

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Regular exercise the one of the pillars to living a long and independent lifestyle but sometimes being active also leaves us prone to injury which can sideline our efforts. Experiencing and injury can be setback which can affect us not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well.

Luckily there a few easy things you can do to help minimize your chances of getting hurt during exercise which will help keep you healthy throughout your active lifestyle years.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why it's important to always be aware of injury possibility while exercising and the long term ramifications that can come from it.

2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their stories with suffering and injury during exercise and how it affected them.

3). The importance of taking time to warm up before exercise and to cool down after exercise.

4). Why you should always listen to your body first before you decide to exercise as sacrificing rest could lead to a serious injury.

5). Why learning how to modify and vary your exercise is important and how it can help keep your body safe over time.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who has experienced a common injury while exercising. Making sure your body is ready for exercise and keeping yourself safe is the key to staying independent especially as you age. Always take the proper precautions before, during and after exercising. This will help ensure that you'll be ready to go the next time you lace up your workout shoes.

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"The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas Edison

This quote reminds us to keep going, keep trying, and that will lead to success.

Meredith

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As we age, it can be easy to be less social or interact less with close friends and family. Children grow up and have their own lives and schedules. We may have less close friends and opportunities to share time with meaningful people. These social connections can be crucial to our health and longevity.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why it's important to discuss the importance of social connections later in life and some statistics on how many older people this affects.

2). How life is set up in today's world where it can be easy to have everything delivered to you without ever having to leave your home which can contribute to less motivation to connect with others.

3). How social connections can help improve your physical well being and motivation to do things like exercise etc.

4). How social connections help combat depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges.

5). The important role that social connections play in having support system and "safety net" in case unexpected life events occur.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this podcast are helpful to you or someone you know who may be struggling with maintaining social connections later in life. These connections are crucial to helping sustain a healthy physical and mental mind state well into your later years.

Team Meredith

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"Action is the foundational key to success." - Pablo Picasso

This quote reminds us that in order to succeed we need to do!

Meredith

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