Lasting Impact Wellness
Episodes
Have A Think: Personal Growth & Success w/ Kaycee Kalpin
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Have a Think, Dr. Laura Hays dives deep with Kaycee Kalpin, a prominent leader known for her strategic mind. Together, they explore...
Water You Waiting For? Get the Inside Scoop on the Overlooked Macros: Fiber & Water (Ep 40)
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LIW Podcast, join Dr. Parker on a deep dive into the often-ignored but vital macronutrients: fiber and water. Emphasizing...
(Introducing) Have A Think: Adult Friendships
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing "Have A Think" a series by Lasting Impact Wellness. Join Dr. Laura Hays as she invites guests to dive in an explore t...
Peak Performance with Coach Pete Athans (Ep 39)
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lasting Impact Wellness Podcast, Dr. Parker Hays delves into mental performance and resilience with guest Pete Athans, a season...
Exploring Acupuncture: A Path to Holistic Healing w/ Jodie Treloar (Ep 38)
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Laura Hays delves into the world of acupuncture with guest Jodie Treloar - founder of Drift Acupuncture and Wellness - a pra...
The Future of Medicine is Here Now - w/ Dr. Jeff Galvin (Ep 37)
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lasting Impact Wellness Podcast, Dr. Parker engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jeff Galvin, a board-certified ...
Women in Leadership Empowered w/ Vicki Bradley (Ep 36)
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dr. Laura reconnects with Vicki Bradley, founder and CEO of Women in Leadership Empowered, an organization focused on acceler...
Yoga: More Than Meets the Mat (Ep 35)
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga can feel mysterious and intimidating to some, while for others, it’s a cornerstone of daily life. With over 5,000 years of history and modern s...
Season 3 Kick-Off: Changing Course with Lon Stroschein (Ep 34)
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Changing course, even if your course "seems" great, can be stressful. In this episode, Dr. Parker "rambles" with Lon Stroschein - coach, li...
The Heart of Well-Being: A Holistic Approach to Health with Dr. Jonathan Fisher (Ep 33)
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At LIW, we believe that health is more than just the absence of disease - it's about thriving in all aspects of life. In this episode, we welcome Dr. ...
From Corporate Leadership to Inner Harmony: Embracing Stillness w/ Buffy McCoy Kelly (Ep 32)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Laura Hays sits down with Buffy McCoy Kelly, a former corporate leader and brand strategist turned master yoga tea...
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) & Stress w/ Dr. Torkil Faero (Ep 31)
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if you are stressed? Can you just feel it? Sometimes yes, but much of the time the stressors on the body work in insidious ways and ma...
Diet Trends & The Latest Fads w/ Nutritionist Erin Falls (Ep 30)
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
She's back! Erin Falls, MS, RD, LDN, E-RYT, is a self-described pizza loving dietician and yoga teacher with a passion for helping others discov...
Sleep Monitoring, CGMs & Prolonged Periodic Fasting: What Have We Been Up To? (Ep 29)
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to look more closely at your sleep? Wonder what happens inside your body after you eat that delicious cookie or that juicy steak? &n...
Anxiety, Panic & Worry: What's the Difference Really? (Ep 28)
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety, panic, worry...related but not quite the same. From mild and annoying to severe and debilitating, we all experience some element of the...
Game On: Tackling Strains, Sprains and Common Sports Injuries (Ep 27)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the playing fields of life, we are all athletes. Whether we are elite performers in an actual sport, or the grocery-getting, kid-chasing, suitcase-...
Burned Out on Burnout? Here's What You Need to Know (Ep 26)
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout - it's all over the media these days. There have been countless articles and books written on the topic and for some, it's become a bit of an ...
Is Social Connectedness the Key Ingredient to Longevity? (Ep 25)
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make yourself live healthier, longer? At LIW we work with people on the factors that really matter for their healthspan. Among ...
The Fun Habit with Dr. Michael Rucker (Ep 24)
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Breast Cancer: Increasing Awareness, Reducing Risk and Advocating for Action with Expert Dr. Anne Peled (Ep 23)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Anne Peled - Castle Connolly TOP Surgeon, educator, researcher, athlete, mother and breast cancer survivor.&nb...
Season 2 Kick Off: Healthy Eating At Its Core (Ep 22)
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines: Part 2 (Ep 21)
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 beha...
We Are Not Alone: The Gut Microbiome & its Connection to Our Health (Ep 20)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Burnout, Acceptance & Self-Compassion w/ Dr. Joe Sherman (Ep 19)
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout, stress, overwhelm...these are topics that affect us all at different times in our lives. In this episode, Dr. Laura Hays talks with Joe...
Studying Health Behaviors w/ Heather Hausenblas, PhD (Ep 18)
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the health and wellness space, many self-proclaimed "experts" present in various ways. But legitimate science definitely continues as well. Who is ...
The Ebb & Flow of Sexual Desire: with Courtney Boyer M.Ed, M.S. (Ep 17)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sexuality, emotional connection and intimacy are integral to our well-being. As life moves along, our interests, needs and desires change. ...
Integrative Medicine with Dr. Russ Greenfield (Ep 16)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 monopol...
Skin Health & Aging: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Seidler (Ep 15)
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Seidler is a board-certified dermatologist and Chief of Dermatology for Kaiser Permanente in Georgia. In this episode, we discuss ...
Neurodegenerative Disorders - Part 2 - Prevention: An Ongoing Discussion with Dr. Erik Ensrud (Ep 14)
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for part 2 of our discussion with neurologist Dr. Erik Ensrud as we continue to discuss neurodegenerative disorders and explore the facto...
Neurodegenerative Disorders - Part 1: An Interview with Dr. Erik Ensrud (Ep 13)
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Progressive decline in our brains and nervous system, more than other types of disease, truly challenges who we are as individual people. Neurodegener...
A Closer Look at the Opioid Crisis: an Interview with Dr. Don Stader (Ep 12)
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The opioid crisis is affecting every community and many families across the country. Opioid overdose is now the number one killer of Americans u...
Pharma Part 1: Taking it Over-The-Counter: an Interview with Sean O'Brien PharmD (Ep 11)
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At LIW, our goal is to provide you with valuable tools and knowledge that promote sustainable health and well-being. We are thrilled to be including a...
Sustainability: an Interview with Chris Raymond (Ep 10)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability in health and well-being is sometimes difficult to achieve, but the challenge must be met with effort and knowledge. So it goes in majo...
Mental Health, Self-Care & Ending Stigma (Ep 09)
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet Kuehnle, founder and owner of Sun Counseling and Wellness and practicing therapist for over a decade, is on a mission to end the stigma around ...
Self-Awareness: Inside Out & All Around (Ep 08)
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How well do you know yourself? How well do understand your triggers and your reactions? How in tune are you with how others see and understand you? Jo...
How Mortality Informs Life (Ep 07)
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life and death occupy almost every working day of our lives in emergency medicine. At LIW, we strive to help people optimize the years of life they ha...
Cortisol Unveiled (Ep 06)
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cortisol - the "big kahuna" of the stress response - has many roles. Join Dr. Parker Hays in this episode as he explains the various functions of cort...
Under Pressure - Physiology of the Stress Response (Ep 05)
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life is stressful. While acute stress can be useful, even helpful at times, chronic stress can simmer in the background, build up and contribute to a ...
Functional Fitness - Movement for Daily Living (Ep 04)
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Parker Hays as he interviews renowned personal trainer and functional fitness expert, Alison Benfeito. Alison has nearly three decades in tea...
Optimal Healthspan (Ep 03)
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Parker Hays in this episode as he discusses the topic of optimal healthspan - what it means, its significance and some strategies to enhance ...
Intro to Well-Being & Intentional Living (Ep 02)
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode provides an introduction to the 6 core elements of well-being that contribute to optimal health and longevity. Join Dr. Laura Hays as ...
Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines (Ep 01)
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share leadership lessons from the frontlines. In the "controlled chaos" of the emergency department, it's important to set the ton...
Meet Drs. Laura & Parker Hays
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, welcome to the Lasting Impact Wellness podcast. We're Dr. Laura Hays & Dr. Parker Hays, board-certified emergency physicians and co-founders o...