"Soaring In Health & Wellness"

Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I Know The Plans I Have For You," Declares The Lord, "Plans To Prosper You And Not To Harm You, Plans To Give You Hope And A Future." On today's episode, titled "Amazing Grace At The Front Line", Dr. Gayle Galan, MD and her husband Karl, with a "K" discuss God's all sufficient grace during these difficult times of this COVID-19 Pandemic.  Dr. Gayle works in...

We open today's episode with my discussion on the topic of "Isolation" with Dr. Stephen Givens and Michael Moore.  Dr. Givens notes that "isolation" is the worst kind of human torture one can go through.  As one needs air to breathe, food to eat, water to drink we all desire and need to be connected.  Connectivity is part of our DNA. Additionally, we discuss the importance of spirituality in dealing with st...

I am excited about today's episode, "Surviving Stress In Unknow Times" with Dr. Stephen Givens and Michael Moore.  Dr. Givens, Michael and I discuss "counterproductive" and "productive" coping strategies or collectively known as "stress management techniques."  We are going through some very difficult times with COVID-19.  Individuals and families are being isolated in their homes, busin...

During this episode, Dr. Wells discusses the different causes of stress transitioning from high school to college and during college life.  Dominique, a graduate from Marshall University with an emphasis on Exercise Science, currently working on completing her Masters in Business Administration from Fairmont State University and small business owner as a personal trainer; Caleb, a graduate from Ohio Valley University with a degree ...

Statistics show that 40% of deaths in the United States are related wholly or in part to stress.  Stress effects our lives in three different areas which include: physical, psychological and intellectual.  Donatelle notes that stress is often described as "disease of prolonged arousal" that leads to a cascade of negative health effects.  The longer you are chronically stressed, the more likely will be the negative health ...

On today's episode, Dr. Fritz Huber and I discuss the topic of "Stress" and what we can do to mange stress in a more healthier way.  The question is , who doesn't have stress?  We all have some form of stress, rather it be eustress (good stress) or distress (bad stress).  With the holidays coming around the corner and college students preparing to take their final exams, I thought this would be the ideal time on...

Today's episode is a continuation of our discussion on Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Stephan Hanna, MD, Reinnie Leavitt and Renee Stevenson.  Dr. Hanna is a family physician who been practicing in West Virginia for over 30 years.  Dr. Hanna has been a guest on "Soaring In Health &Wellness" in the past and will continue to be in the future.  Reinnie Leavitt, BART, (R) (T) is the Director of Cancer Services, Can...

On today's episode, my special guests are Dr. Bonnie Buchman, RN, ND, PhD. and Toni Ligas, RN.  Dr. Bonnie is a nurse / naturopath offering a more natural approach healthcare with numerous options in complimentary medicine.  Dr. Bonnie's clinic is the Vibrant Wellness Center with two locations: Parkersburg, WV and Charleston, WV.  Toni Ligas is an RN who has been practicing for the past 11 years and is a Breast Health Edu...

Today's episode is a continuation of suicide awareness for the month of September.  The question that I have, as well I believe many of us ask, "Is Suicide an Unforgiveable Sin?" Dr. Matthew Stanford does an excellent job in answering this question in his book, "Grace For the Afflicted."  He devotes a whole chapter in his book in regards to suicide.   Pastor Dan Stevens and I discuss this on today's pr...

Dr. Stephen Givens, Michael Moore and I discuss walking through that valley in our lives where it may appear there is no hope.  Dr. Stanford describes "suicide" as a word that provokes fear, shame, and sadness.  Some have called suicide "a selfish act" and "a permanent answer to a temporary problem."  He continues to explain that both of these statements wrongly imply that suicide is reasoned and ratio...

As per our last episode with David, depression was a major psychological effect on the bully, victim and the observer.  The month of October being observed nationally as the month for "suicide awareness." Peter D. Kramer, MD says, "Suicide is what the death certificate says when one dies of depression."  Dr. Stanford explains that suicide is neither reasoned nor rational, and that mental illness is the most comm...

On today's program we discuss the topic of "Bullying" with my guest, David Wells.  Not only is David my brother, but he is also the CEO of the Chocolate Jazz Foundation 501C3.  David is endorsed by Conn & Selmer as a national performer.  He was a nominee for the 51st Grammy.  He is a concert promoter in Nashville TN and is the producer and host of his individual podcast, "The Bully Resistant Show With David ...

On today's program, my guest Stephen Givens and I finish up our series on changing our bad behaviors. We discuss behavior change strategies provided by Rebecca Donatelle which include:  visualization, countering, controlling the situation, changing your self-talk, rewarding yourself and journaling.  Stephen and I discuss how mental practice can transform unhealthy behaviors into healthy ones.  Athletes use a technique known as...

On today's program we continue our discussion on improving our lifestyle health behaviors with professional counselors Michael Moore and Stephen Givens.  Michael Moore has served as a minister in the Church of Christ for the past 25 years.  He has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 14 years and is a Behavior Specialist for for the local school districts.  Stephen Givens is a Nationally Certified Addictions Cou...

In today's podcast, I have as my guest Tim Craft.  Tim Craft is the Founder of High on Hope Ministries.  Tim was a 12 year drug addict who God delivered in 2014.  His mission is to bring Jesus Christ to the center of the drug addiction crisis.  My interview with Tim will be in the second part of today's program.

Improving our lifestyle behaviors begins with assessing our habits:  1) Recognizing that the behavior ...

This is probably the beginning of the most important decision of improving your overall health.  We begin a multi-part series consisting of different guest discussing what you and I can do to change our lifestyle behaviors from negative to more positive.  It's important that you listen to each part if you are able because it will definitely change your life.

In our previous episodes we have discussed lifestyle behavio...

My guest on today's program is Stacy Houser, founder of Temple Challenge.  When beginning Temple Challenge in 2014, she had one goal in mind and that was to make all communities healthier.  Stacy uses her combination of education, experience, and passion to inspire and encourage entire communities to be more physically active tipping that teeter totter towards health and wellness.  She emphasizes three things: 1) God, 2) Love,...