Dr. Saluja-Sharma and I discuss how midlife health starts with small, intentional choices — not a total life overhaul. In this episode, we talk midlife wellness, preventative medicine, and why a 10-minute walk actually counts more than 10,000 steps. Progress beats perfection, this conversation is about making healthier choices even when life feels loud and motivation is low.

Forget the scale, we break down realistic healthy habits for midlife, the role of preventative health care, and why daily movement, fresh air, and awareness matter more than extreme fitness plans. If you’re navigating midlife health changes, looking for simple ways to improve your health, or wondering if short walks make a difference (spoiler: they do), this episode is for you.

Midlife wellness made doable — one small choice at a time.

Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma is a double board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, and the founder of Head Heart Hands, a holistic wellness program for individuals and organizations. After years of practicing Emergency Medicine on the frontlines of our healthcare system and seeing her patients suffering with diseases that could likely have been prevented (and could potentially still be reversed), she created Head Heart Hands to help people prevent and reverse chronic conditions, improve energy and mood, and enhance overall quality of life. Her programs now serve individuals, corporations, and school systems across diverse communities.Inspired by the powerful transformations she’s seen in adults, she expanded her mission to children—empowering the next generation to understand the power of food and build healthy habits. Her book, companion workbook, and cookbook teach the foundations of lifelong wellness, and these lessons are now being used in the curriculum of one of the largest school districts in the country. She currently advises on state-level health and nutrition curriculum standards.

You can find more on Dr. Saluja-Sharma annd her program at www.headhearthandsmd.com, and on instagram @head_heart_hands.

Her book, workbook and cookbook The Wonder of What We Eat on Amazon.

In this episode, we advise on how to protect your energy and create healthy boundaries that actually work. Learn practical tips to stop emotional drain, honor your personal space, and strengthen your mental and emotional well-being.

If you’ve ever felt overextended, overwhelmed, or taken advantage of, this conversation will give you actionable strategies to guard your peace, set limits confidently, and thrive without guilt.

Take control of your energy, protect your vibe, and start living life on your terms.

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From Snake to Fire Horse: Releasing the Old Year and Manifesting a Powerful New Beginning with Psychic Medium, Erin Bagwell.

Erin and I share tools we use to manifest, release and reset. Are you ready for the year of the Fire Horse? We are. Come join the fun.

Happy New Year!

You can find Erin Bagwell on Patreon, Instagram @erin.bagwell and Tiktok @themoongatemedium