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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Gen Z is drinking less, smoking less, and having sex less. Dr. Nicole McNichols breaks down this 'quiet shift' and discusses her new book "You Could Be Having Better Sex." (1:18)Whether you’re part of a charismatic company culture, church, fandom, or political movement, you're likely invested far more deeply than you realize, according to author Daniella Mestyanek Young in her new book "The Culting of America." (26:49)
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Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, calls for urgent action, with colorectal cancer now the leading cancer killer for people under 50. Then, Dr. Anna Baeth discusses her new book, "Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports," which dives deep into the myths and science relevant to competitive trans athletes.
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Harvard psychology professor Dr. Ellen Braaten shares exercises, strategies and the science behind how a young brain works and in order to support an emerging motivation mindset in her new workbook, “The Motivation Mindset Workbook.” Then, the leaders of Park City’s Rotary clubs, Steve Spaulding, Corrie Forsling and Julie Strople, talk about Rotary's commitment to community, service and global impact — Park City style.
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Wintertime expert and researcher Kari Leibowitz shares strategies from all over the world for fostering a wintertime mindset. Find out how to shift from winter blues and instead find comfort even in the coldest, darkest months. Then, Andrea Simon, author of the novel “Did You Have the Life You Wanted?,” invites us to consider how our choices, desires and personal histories affect the way we feel about our lives.
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Brandeis University President Arthur Levine makes the case for reinventing higher education. Then, fertility expert and nutritionist Rachel Swanson discusses her new book "Trying!: A Science-Backed Plan to Optimize Your Fertility."
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Functional medicine clinician and author Dr. Josh Redd explains why chronic inflammation — one of today’s most misunderstood health threats — drives everything from fatigue to heart disease, and how his science-based approach offers a practical path back to energy and clarity. Then, local entrepreneur and founder of Free Living Co, Dana Grinnell, talks about choosing healthy, non-toxic, thoughtfully packaged products for home and body and an upcoming launch of a skin-care line for young people.
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Longevity expert Ken Stern reveals why the secret to a longer, healthier life isn’t diet or exercise — it’s connection. Then, journalist Maryn McKenna unpacks the rise of peanut allergies and the groundbreaking treatments that may change how we prevent and even cure them.
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Dermatologist Dr. Jen Haley unpacks the science behind red light therapy, collagen and what really works for altitude- and sun-damaged skin. She also explores skin cancer prevention and the powerful connection between what you eat and how your skin looks and heals. Then longtime hydrologist and Park City resident Brian McInerney discusses the weather pattern that is making the altitude snow falls at rise and how it might impact us in the future.
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For this month's Resilient Youth episode, we look at tools to help young people gain their own unique power. Then, how does a gas station cashier become a billion-dollar CEO? Shirin Behzadi shares the unexpected, unfiltered story behind her rise.
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Nutrition expert and physician Dr. Michael Greger examines the fifteen diseases that are the leading causes of death in America and discusses his bestselling book, “How Not to Die.” Then, most CBD products still contain traces of THC — but new rules are raising the bar for safety and purity. We explore why THC-free, pharmaceutical-grade CBD may soon become a trusted tool in personalized medicine.