107. The Barrier-Busting Immigrant CEO Who Brought Kefir to the U.S. with Julie Smolyansky

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10/14/20 • 53 min

Because we are Hamil-nerds, sometimes we start with a quote: “Immigrants, we get the job done” basically tells the story of Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, who moved from Russia to Chicago as an infant. Her parents brought with them a centuries-old tradition used in their homeland for generations — kefir, the hard-to-pronounce probiotic that does wonders for the gut — and began to share it in the community. A business was born, and in 2002, Julie became the youngest female CEO of a publicly held firm when she took over the company at the age of 27. Since then, Julie has continued the company’s growth trajectory, bringing an Eastern European product into the U.S. mainstream and boosting annual company revenues to over $120 million in 2017 from $12 million when she took over. She has been named to Fortune Business ‘40 under 40,’ Fortune’s 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter and Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 1000.

Today, Lifeway is working to promote their BioKefir product line, which supports immunity, which could not be more timely given the current state of our global health!

Julie talks about...

What kefir is and how it impacts our health--and it's not just about the gut
Bringing mental health into the mainstream conversation
The struggles of being a young female immigrant entrepreneur
Clearing obstacles for the next generation

Resources:

lifewaykefir.com
https://www.instagram.com/lifewaykefir/
Visit earthandstar.com and use code HTW for 15% off at checkout

Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

Today, Lifeway is working to promote their BioKefir product line, which supports immunity, which could not be more timely given the current state of our global health!

Julie talks about...

What kefir is and how it impacts our health--and it's not just about the gut
Bringing mental health into the mainstream conversation
The struggles of being a young female immigrant entrepreneur
Clearing obstacles for the next generation

Resources:

lifewaykefir.com
https://www.instagram.com/lifewaykefir/
Visit earthandstar.com and use code HTW for 15% off at checkout

Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

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106. Breathing--You're Probably Doing It Wrong, with James Nestor

Take a deep breath, because it might be your last without giving it some serious thought from here on out. NY Times Bestselling Author and journalist James Nestor is taking years of incredible research and self-experimentation and applying it all to the world of breathing, sharing all the benefits it can provide with the world. This conversation with James may very well be the most eye-opening (or nose-opening) conversation around health that you’ve heard in years. Get ready, because this episode is going to take your breath away. Ok no more breath clichés, promise.

James talks about...

Why we needed another book about breathing
How we have become a culture of mouth breathers and what it's doing to our physiology--spoiler alert: it's not cute
How we get more (not less) oxygen by breathing slowly through our noses
How breathing affects your posture
Why our mouths are getting smaller and how it affects our airways
The sleep apnea epidemic and what we can do about it
The benefits of staying calm to breathe, growth, and healing

Resources:

mrjamesnestor.com
Read "Breath"
Instagram: @mrjamesnestor
Twitter: @mrjamesnestor
Visit earthandstar.com and use code HTW for 15% off at checkout

Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

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108. Eating for Longevity with Dr. Michael Roizen

Dr. Michael Roizen, Emeritus Chief Wellness Officer of the Cleveland Clinic, and chief medical consultant on “The Dr. Oz Show,” is the co-author of “The What to Eat When Cookbook,” which we talked about with his colleague Dr Crupain in episode 105. He completely walks the walk when it comes to science-based diet planning based on the clock, (and he legit walked on his treadmill during the entire interview). We chatted about the powerful effects of eating the right foods at certain times of day, specifically for longevity. And good news: alcohol is on the list! Pour yourself a glass of wine (but check the clock first) and enjoy this data-packed conversation.

Dr. Michael Roizen talks about...