The SWITCH It Up Podcast

Season 2 Episode 8-Find your Joy in cooking, eating & moving your body-Kim Mosiman, author & wellness coach

Kim Mosiman, author and wellness coach shares her insights on the joy of cooking and getting on this episode.  Kim has written a new book "Reflections of Joy: Learning to Love the Woman You See While Becoming the One You’re Meant to Be" will be released in May 2024.  Go here to find a location you can purchase the book: Kim's Book
Kim's WebsiteKim's Facebook PageKim's Instagram Page
 

Season 2 Episode 7- Two Clowns & a Mic--Laughter and Your Health with Debbi Cooper and Sally Shaver DuBois

         
Debbi Cooper is our guest talking all things laughter!  Laughter and humor are a crucial part of having good health and wellness.  This episode kicks off national humor month with Debbi Cooper, retired Iowa Department of Public Health specialist, clown and lunch lady. Sally and Debbi talk about the importance of laughter & humor on health.  They also discuss their journey as professional clowns and how you can add more play to your life to improve your overall wellness!

Season 2 Episode 6-Successful School Wellness Practices with Kristin Sheffield

Kristin Sheffield, director of teaching and learning at Earlham, Iowa Community Schools shares how their district has embraced the SWITCH messages of switching up what you "do", "view" and "chew" with all their K-8 students.  Earlham has incorporated wellness initiatives across their school to change up their culture during the last seven years of participating in SWITCH!  Kristin gives some great tips and ideas of how other schools can follow in their footsteps to encourage all students and staff on a path of overall wellness. 
ksheffield@ecsdcards.com
Earlham Community Schools Website: https://www.ecsdcards.com/

Season 2 Episode 5-Cooking & Eating Healthy for the Entire Family

Dr. Maren Wolff is our guest as we kick off National Nutrition Month!  Maren shares her expertise as a clinical dietician and professor in Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University. She gives listeners some valuable tips on how they can eat healthy while finding joy in cooking and sharing a meal with others. Sally and Maren also talk about the SWITCH Cooking School and how that has inspired kids and families to prepare and eat healthy foods.
Dr. Maren Wolff contact: Maren's email
Check out healthy recipes from the Spend Smart. Eat Smart website: https://spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu/

Season 2 Episode 4- Kindness & Happiness with author & speaker Pamela Gail Johnson

How can you be a happier person? Pamela Gail Johnson shares her expertise on this topic.  Pamela is the author of the book, "Practical Happiness" where she shares her four principles to improve your life.  She is  dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace their authentic selves to foster a journey of personal growth and transformation. Pamela founded the Society of Happy People in 1998. She then started the first three international happiness holidays: Happiness Happens Day and Month and Hunt for Happiness Week.  She has been interviews by national TV and radio news networks.  In addition to writing her book, she is a professional speaker and life coach.  She is committed to inspiring, motivating, and supporting people to overcome life's challenges with reliance and optimism. Her teachings are rooted in the wisdom of spiritual growth and the pragmatism of self-help.
Pamela's Website: https://pamelagailjohnson.com/
Society of Happy People: https://sohp.com/

Season 2 Episode 3-Living a Heart Healthy Lifestyle with Jen Shaver, Empowerment Health Coach

Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans and we are kicking off National Heart Month with a conversation featuring Jen Shaver, Empowerment Health and Fitness Coach. Our conversation revolves around three doable things listeners can do improve heart health.   Jen is a former middle and high school teacher turned triple certified health expert and the host of the Fit News Podcast with a passion for empowering midlife women!  So, jump into the conversation with Sally and Jen to learn how you can reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall health with small steps that can make huge differences down the road!
Jen's Contact Information
Website: https://strongforlifefitness.com/
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jennifer-shaver-050831231
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitwithshaver/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fit-With-Shaver
 
 

Season 2 Episode 2- News Year’s Resolutions Debunked with life coach Julie Smith

Julie Smith, life coach from, Navigate the Way, has some great tips on this episode of how we can find purpose in our journey beyond those New Year's resolutions.  You won't want to miss Julie's ideas and discussion on how to help you as you think about goals for the new year and find your purpose in your health journey!
Julie's Website: https://juliesmithcoaching.com/
 
 

Season 2 Episode 1- Financial Wellbeing & Stress with Suzanne Bartholomae

Are you living paycheck to paycheck?  We are discussing financial wellbeing on this first episode of 2024.  Suzanne Bartholomae, an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development Family Studies and an Extension State Specialist in Family Wellbeing at Iowa State University, is our guest in this episode dives into some tips and strategies to help you get out of debt and how to become a financially well person!

SWITCH It Up Podcast Season 1 Episode 10-The Outdoors is good for your health & great for our youth

Annette Brown is our guest on this last episode of season 1 of the SWITCH It Up Podcast.  Annette has been with ISU Extension & Outreach 4-H for 35 years and shares her expertise about the outdoors & how it benefits health and well-being for youth and adults.  She also shares how we can engage youth in learning with hands on experiences and of her recent experience to Alaska.

SWITCH It Up Podcast Season 1 Episode 9-Spend Smart Eat Smart

This episode features Justine Hoover, registered dietician with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She provides support to extension educators across Iowa who work within their communities to help Iowans learn more about food, nutrition, and physical activity and to make access to healthy foods easier. She also contributes to the Spend Smart. Eat Smart. blog, social media, website and app. 
Justine shares her expertise to give listeners some great tips on eating healthier without breaking the bank.
Spend Smart Eat Smart Website