The Mountain Life
Wednesday, 9-10 AM
The Mountain Life hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Mary Beth Maziarz explore a wide variety of topics from health and fitness, nutrition and parenting as well as lifestyle and education. Hear from experts, authors, explorers and Wasatch Back locals who share ways to maximize your mountain life.
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For questions and inquiries, or to inquire about appearing on the show, contact the hosts directly at themountainlife@kpcw.org.
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Allison Page, founder of Trailtalk, shares how walking and talking in nature helps us process emotions, reduce stress and reconnect with ourselves. With over 15 years of experience, she offers trail-tested insights for emotional tune-ups, mindfulness and lasting lifestyle change. -
Journalist Mary McKenna unpacks the rise of peanut allergies and the groundbreaking treatments that may change how we prevent and even cure them. She explores what science is uncovering — and what it could mean for children’s health and safety. -
Our Resilient Youth series continues with Samantha Walsh, a social worker at Park City High School. She supports juniors and seniors through their most formative years and leads the Hope Squad — students helping students by building connection, raising awareness and preventing suicide. -
Neuroscientist and best-selling author Daniel Levitin explores how music heals the mind and body in his book "I Heard There was a Secret Chord." Discover how music is helping treat conditions from depression to Alzheimer’s — and why it may be one of today’s most powerful therapies. -
Filmmaker Jill Orschel and producer Kirsten Spalding discuss the creative process and evolving logistics of making an independent film. -
Researcher and educator Erica Woolway tells us what’s happening to reading education in our country when nearly half of Americans don’t read a single book in a year. -
Author Ted Page discusses his new book, “Good Grandpa,” which describes how the role of grandparents has evolved in recent years and ways that their presence in children’s lives can be more helpful and satisfying than ever. -
Organizational expert Vanessa Druskat dissects what makes for an “Emotionally Intelligent Team” at work and beyond and how to help every member of a collaborative situation feel valued while creating a result that far outperforms expectations. -
Carey Pickus, co-founder of Trailhead Parent Support, talks about her own family’s struggles and how that led Carey to create weekend retreats to help parents of teens and young adults find tools, support and hope. -
Caroline Miller, executive director of Utah Avalanche Center, previews the 32nd annual Backcountry Benefit and the ongoing mission to keep outdoor enthusiasts safe in the backcountry.
