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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This morning, for this month's Resilient Youth episode, Olympic champion, father and Park City resident Bode Miller — a name synonymous with determination, grit and heart. Bode opens up about the true meaning of resilience — not just physical toughness, but the mental and emotional strength it takes to bounce back from setbacks and define success on your own terms. -
We take gravity for granted — but what if it’s shaping far more than our posture? In "PULL," Dr. Brennan Spiegel introduces the science of biogravitational medicine, showing how this force impacts our gut, brain and resilience against stress. -
Fight, flight, freeze or fawn? Psychologist Dr. Ingrid Clayton unpacks the overlooked trauma response that keeps us stuck in toxic patterns. Learn how to recognize it and how to break free. -
Author Michael O’Malley shares insider stories, local wisdom and a few spicy truths about living at elevation in his new book "Attitude at Altitude: The People’s Guide to Park City and Summit County." -
Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15th — but nearly 70% of beneficiaries don’t understand the process. Stephanie Jones, CEO of iTAV, shares what you need to know to make smart, confident healthcare choices. Stephanie walks us through what we need to know about this year’s enrollment period, from updates and deadlines to tips on finding the best plan for your needs. -
Join us for an exploration of how AI meets fitness and recovery with Connor Darnbrough, co-founder of the Smart Fit Method in Park City. Connor breaks down the science of personalized, data-driven training. -
At just 38, Park City native Meghan Kahn was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A devoted mom, teacher and athlete, Meghan faces this challenge with extraordinary courage. She shares her story and how the community is rallying to support her and the fight against ALS on Oct. 11. -
Park City schools have banned cell phone use during the school day for grades 6 - 12. Digital expert Devorah Heitner, author of "Growing up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World," discusses the topic. -
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.
