Weight Free Wellness Podcast

How to Self-Critique Without Being Critical Being self-critical is a very difficult habit to break when you have lived your life overweight and have become self-critical to pre-empt what others might criticize you for.   It can be done, though, and it needs to be done. It may seem contradictory but self-critique is necessary and […] The post How to Self-Critique Without Being Critical About Your Fitness :014 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Yin Yoga The Other Half of Your Yoga Practice with Bernie Clark In this interview with Bernie Clark (a name synonymous with Yin Yoga) we discuss the who, what and why of this vital “other half” of our yoga practices and life!   Bernie has been teaching yoga and meditation since 1998. His yoga practice […] The post The Other Half of Your Yoga Practice – Yin Yoga with Bernie Clark :013 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Inflammation affects us every day Inflammation is the body’s reaction, the “fire-alarm” (read: in-flame-ation) to trigger the helpers in the body to bring in reinforcements to help and heal the body. Prolonged inflammation can lead to everything from Belly Aches, to Leaky Gut and Dementia.   Inflammation is most commonly experienced as pain. But there are certain […] The post Inflammation: Belly Aches – Leaky Gut – Dementia :012 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Being Fit after 50 Improves Overall Quality of Life!     Being physically fit can have a positive emotional and even spiritual component. Through #funfitness programs such as these I hope to inspire listeners (and readers) to find the particular form of fitness activity that suits them.     In this interview with my dear friends […] The post How to Become and Stay Fit After 50! :010 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Your Kids’ Digestive Health… Is it related to the Environment, Food, Emotions or Pathogens?   Dealing with digestive issues can be challenging for anyone, but especially for and with kids.   In this episode Dr. Rory, a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner in the Minneapolis area, shares how he works with kids and what he […] The post Tuning in With Kids’ Digestive Health: Stress, Food & Pathogens :009 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Veteran’s Day, similar to Memorial Day, brings up many feelings and emotions. Different Body-types, in balance and out of balance, will have different ways of responding.   Which one seems more like you?   Earth-types: When in balance Earth-types are comfortable people to be around. On this particularly nostalgic day they give off vibes of: […] The post Feeling Emotional This Veteran’s Day?: Bonus Episode 2 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Trump – a Natural Fire-type Trump is such a good example of a Fire-type from his ruddy complexion to his short, direct comments and his innate constructive and destructive abilities.   ***I am not taking sides here. My objective with these bonus episodes is to provide insight to how Body-typing can help us with a […] The post Trump – A Natural Fire-type Body-type: Bonus Episode 1 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Spirit of the Lake Yoga is a lovely studio near Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota.   In this interview, (now) yoga studio owner Nicole Lovald, shares how she came to yoga while her husband was deployed in Iraq, and how yoga helped her to cope with her many thoughts, concerns and challenges as she was faced […] The post Spirit of the Lake Yoga – On and Off the Mat :008 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Being irritated by our partners is rare in the early days together… Often-times we are so  caught up in new discoveries about each other that it’s easy to ignore if not just plain not see things that flip our switches years later.   After 16 years of an eventful, love-filled and also challenge-filled life together; […] The post Irritated by Your Partner? You’re not Alone! :007 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Connecting Kids with Nature Takes a Concerted Effort These Days. A steward and guide to nature who can help make the connection between kids and nature are needed than ever these days. If you don’t have such a person in your area, our local Naturalist, Larry Wade, has created a wonderful guidebook for elementary aged […] The post Connecting Kids with Nature: 006 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

A Holistic Dentist can Tell you More About Your Body Than What’s Going on in Your Mouth! In this interview with the well-studied and poised holistic dentist, Dr. Tara Kaur, we explore how your oral health is both and indicator and the story-teller of your overall health.     How did you get into dentistry […] The post Holistic Dentist – What Your Oral Health says about your Body :005 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

From Acne to Eczema and Everything in Between… Glowing Skin is the Result of Healthy Lifestyle and Pure, Safe Skincare     “How your skin looks is 95% lifestyle.” – Viktoriya   This is not something you might expect someone who sells their own skincare line to say; but Viktoriya made it clear that how your skin […] The post From Acne and Eczema to Glowing Skin, Naturally!: 004 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

“Going Gluten-free” Does it really matter? Is it just a fad? What are familiar and unfamiliar signs of Gluten-Sensitivity What is Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity? Am I genetically destined to be sensitive to gluten? Tips on how to start and stick-to a Gluten-free lifestyle   Dr. Rory Faherty will be a regular guest on the Weight […] The post Should I go Gluten-Free? with Dr. Rory: 003 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Being overweight, dealing with bullies and IBS (at the same time) and later anorexia was not comfortable… …so why would I want to bring it up now? To help others in similar times of need.   I’ve put off sharing these stories for years.   Why? Because to tell the message that’s really deep inside […] The post Being Overweight, Bullies, IBS and Anorexia Made me Stronger :002 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

  It’s very difficult to watch a loved-on lead an unhealthy life; …eating poor quality foods, not exercising and doing things that are outright harmful to the body.     In this podcast my hubby Jon and I discuss what a person can do to help a loved-one create a healthier lifestyle.   You’ll also […] The post How to Help A Loved-One be Healthy & Intro. :001 appeared first on Tara Baklund.