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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.

  • A new community mural project led by Leadership Park City Class 32 is turning walls across Summit County into powerful symbols of healing, resilience, and hope. Then, Brolly Arts believes in the power of art, story, and activism through water, and this month, the public is invited to join them for their 30th anniversary of work highlighting the spirit, value, and stewardship of the Great Salt Lake.And the Great Salt Lake’s decline is already reshaping Utah’s ecosystems and future. Jake Dreyfous of Grow the Flow shares how they are working to protect it and how you can get involved.
  • As part of the Live Like Sam “Resilient Youth” series, therapists James Ott and Nicole Small of Red Willow Counseling and Recovery discuss how to best support teens as they navigate the challenges of adolescence, and how to know when to consider therapeutic approach.Then, Ivy Watrous and Koby Sommer of The Salted Roots share what goes into creating their unique salt and spice blends, and why salt is such an important part of food's history, flavors and future.
  • Horses are beautiful, powerful, and intuitive, and they just might help you get to know and love yourself in ways you never expected. Alejandra Lara of Equellness discusses local programs utilizing equine therapy. (0:48)Then, this summer, let's not let one onion, tomato, or 'scape' go to waste! Brandy Fowers of Farmhouse at Sacco's has creative and practical ways to fully enjoy your garden's crop or your CSA Farmshare this summer. (25:56)
  • In a world obsessed with answers, author Simone Stolzoff makes the case that having uncertainty isn’t the problem, and that the power of not knowing may be the solution in his new book, "How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World that Demands Answers."Then, in recognition of Survive Stroke Week, Dr. Blaise Baxter breaks down the critical warning signs of stroke because knowing them could save a life.
  • Mary Beth and Lynn interview mothers in the Park City community, as well as their own moms, on the challenges and joys of motherhood ahead of Mother's Day.
  • In this month’s Resilient Youth segment, science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer challenges the “teens-in-crisis" narrative. Then, Dr. Susie Wiet reveals why stress, trauma, and avoidance form a dangerous trifecta, possibly leading to burnout and quiet unraveling.
  • From teen sex educator to global intimacy expert with 150 million views, Caitlin V joins us to share the science—and straight talk—behind her new book “Harder, Better, Longer, Stronger.” (0:45)Then, therapist Keith Kurlander and Dr. Will Van Derveer unpack the promise and limits of psychedelic therapy in their book, “Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life.” (26:21)
  • Allergies affect one in three Americans—so what’s really going on in our immune systems? Allergist Dr. Zachary Rubin unpacks the science behind asthma, food allergies, and hay fever. (0:42)Then, therapist Jenna Free shares her new book, “The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation: The Secret to Finding Balance, Getting Things Done, and Enjoying Your Life.” (26:56)
  • Paralympic gold medalist Chris Waddell talks Olympics and Paralympics, medals, peaks, TV projects, and his new school initiative. (1:18)Then, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel pairs common sense with uncommon wisdom from decades of expertise and experience to consider which lifestyle changes are worth making and how to most easily implement them for longer, healthier, and happier lives. (27:31)
  • Author Lindy West discusses her new funny and touching new book, "Adult Braces," an engaging and laugh-out-loud narrative of becoming as Lindy transforms from a passenger into the active navigator of her own life.