Best Health Positively
Welcome to Best Health Positively, a podcast series of twice weekly mini episodes that will help listeners take steps toward their best health. In this podcast, Krista Noviski draws on 20 years of experience as a Health and Wellness Coach and shares ideas, practices, and the latest research that's instrumental to taking steps to improve our health. She discusses topics across the board, like health, mindset, motivation, and daily practices, to help listeners make changes, create more fulfilling lives, and move toward better health. Krista believes that the opportunity for each of us, to choose the focus of our time, thoughts, an...
Episode 150: How Are You Nourishing Your Body and Mind?
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When we think of nourishment, we often think of nutrition (or food). But nourishment goes far beyond food and nutrition for the body, and includes the way we nourish our minds and spirits too.
In this episode, we'll talk about the ways we can NOURISH ourselves- or provide support or sustenance for our own growth and health. From the...
the food we eat
the people we interact with
the work we do
and the things we watch, read and listen to....
We...
CHOOSE Your Focus (Focus=Feeling)
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What we focus on, leads to how we feel.
This episode challenges us to choose to focus our attention in a positive way, to promote good feelings. It's a simple, powerful truth, that our focus leads to our feeling, and being able to shift our focus is a skill worth mastering.
Without intention, it's easy to slip into "autopilot" and get stuck worrying about our problems. However, with some deliberate practice, we can develop this skill and take control over our focus and our mood.
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Episode 149: Someday Looking Back You'll Wish You'd Spent More Time...
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A conversation with a friend inspired this episode- she posed a question, "Someday looking back over your life, do you think you'll wish you had spent more time scrolling... or more time talking and interacting with the people you love?"
Obviously, it's a rhetorical question, right? I don't think there's anyone who would say they wished they had spent more time scrolling.
But I think the question helps us to notice and to be more aware of what we're doing and who's around us. There's a real life happening all...
Episode 148: That Old "All-or Nothing" Trap
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When we're life gets hectic or we're feeling overwhelmed, it's easy to slip into negative thinking patterns that don't serve us. In this episode, we're talking about "all-or nothing" thinking. We're talking about how to pause, recognize the thinking pattern, and reset. 😊
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Episode 147: Getting More...Think SMALL Steps
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In this episode, we'll build on our previous conversation where we talked about what we want for ourselves, as we move into the last few months of the year.
Whether you're focusing on mindfulness, nutrition, movement, sleep or contentment, think SMALL steps. Rather than huge moves or big shifts, small consistent steps over time lead to meaningful change.
I hope you'll give this short episode a listen. 😊
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Episode 146: It's FALL...the Perfect Time to Reset
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Hello fall! This season holds so many wonderful little gems... like cooler weather, changing leaves, crisp air, football, and pumpkins!
But one of the most exciting things about fall is the natural "reset" that it offers, as we move into the last few months of the year. Maybe the reset means accomplishing something you've been working on or.... maybe it means taking a breath, and enjoying more time outdoors.
Either way, I hope you'll give this short episode a listen and I hope it gets you thinking about what you...
Episode 145: Life is Too Short to....
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We can all agree that, in the whole scheme of things, life is short. Given that, how do you finish the following sentence...
"Life is too short..."
a) not to indulge in what I want
b) not to take care of my health
These are very different perspectives and will lead to different choices and habits. I think most of us naturally lean one way or the other. In this episode, we'll talk about both options and I hope it'll get you thinking more about the...
Episode 144: Is Your Body Giving You a "Whisper"?
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In this episode we talk about the idea that "the body keeps score, and the body always wins".
The body gives us messages when something's off, we just need to listen. Is your body giving you a message... a "whisper"?
Let's tune in to what's going on so that we can give our bodies what they need to be healthy.
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Episode 143: The Indoor Epidemic- How Bad Is It??
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The "indoor epidemic", as described by Dr. John La Puma, is the result of modern living, with people spending too much time indoors... under artificial light and glued to screens.
In this episode, we'll talk about how much time people are actually spending indoors and how this impacts our physiology. We'll address problems such as low energy, insufficient sleep, lack of focus, and stress overload and how getting outdoors can turn things back in the right direction.
The solution is simple- get outdoors looking at the blue sky, water, and...
Episode 142: A Neurosurgeon's View on Self-Talk (aka "Self-Brain Surgery")
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We've all heard about the importance of self-talk and sometimes it probably seems like a "fluff" topic...as in, does it really matter? In this episode, we share the thoughts and advice of a neurosurgeon, on the topic of self-talk. His words may surprise you and hopefully, will inspire you.
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Episode 141: What Do You Want MORE Of?
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With so much going on in our busy lives, it's important to make time for the things that really matter to us... the things that give meaning to our lives. What are some of the things that you appreciate or want to experience more often in your everyday life? In this episode, we'll talk about how to do that- create time and space for what you value most.
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Episode 140: A Neuroscientist's View on GRATITUDE
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In this episode, we talk about the practice of gratitude and HOW this changes our lives in the moment and in the future. We'll look at gratitude from the perspective of neuroscience so we can understand more fully what's going on in our brains when we experience gratitude. Finally, beyond understanding gratitude, it's most powerful when we commit to PRACTICING gratitude.
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Episode 139: The Cancer/Glucose LINK- How to Protect Yourself
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You may be familiar with the link between glucose and cancer, which is based on the concept that cancer cells consume glucose at a much higher rate than healthy cells. As such, metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and obesity are linked to higher risks for several cancers.
In this episode, we revisit the importance of metabolic health as it specifically relates to cancer risk. We'll discuss the BEST way to improve metabolic health, starting today... and thereby reduce your risk for certain cancers.
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Episode 138: Check-In on Your Health Habits- Use THIS Tool
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We're all leading busy lives that seem to move faster all the time! To promote our best health, it's more important than ever to periodically check-in and assess our habits.
In this episode, we'll talk about an easy, practical tool for assessment- asking powerful QUESTIONS. Asking questions stimulates a different way of thinking and prompts our brains in unique ways. I'll share 8 basic questions to ask yourself, as you think about the different areas of health and where you may want to level up (it's always a work in progress, right?).
Episode 137: High LDL= Elevated Risk for Heart Disease. Do You Know Your LDL?
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The conversation around heart health continues... for good reason. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and globally. On the upside, cardiologists estimate that around 80% of cardiovascular disease is preventable.
That being said, it's important to choose lifestyle habits that promote heart health and reduce risk for heart disease. At the same time, we need to be aware of factors that put us at higher risk so that we can take action accordingly.
In this episode, we talk about the role of elevated LDL (low...
Episode 136: This 1 Shift- It's NOT About Me!
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We experience different emotional states all throughout the day, that impact our hearts in either a positive or negative way.
Last week we talked about lingering more often in the heart healthy emotions to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and the benefits that are part of that activation.
In this episode, we'll talk about ONE shift, that allows you to choose a heart-healthy emotional state rather than simply being reactive to situations around you.
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Episode 135: 3-Steps to Boost HEART Health (and it's NOT what you think)
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We often think of heart health in relation to eating habits and exercise. In this episode, we're talking about the heart-mind connection and the way emotions impact our heart health.
We'll discuss the emotions that are detrimental to heart health, as well as the emotions that boost heart health. Beyond that, we'll get into the physiological mechanisms that underpin these effects. Finally, I'll share easy 3 steps to move you in the direction of greater awareness and a healthier heart... starting TODAY. 😊
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Episode 134: The Golf Round that Inspired Healthy Living
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Sometimes inspiration is found in the most unusual situations.
In this episode, I'll tell you about a golf round that inspired me (and my family) to think about the long term impact of our daily health habits. We often think of the impact of our habits in the short-term, but it's worthwhile to consider the way you want to be living in the decades to come.
The way we choose to live today has a significant effect on the health we'll experience in the years ahead.
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Episode 133: 3 Strategies to Make Healthy Eating EASIER
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Summer's here and it's a great time to focus on clean eating habits. There are ways that we can set ourselves up to be successful by thinking ahead and planning in advance. In this episode, we'll talk about 3 strategies that I'm using to make healthy, clean eating EASIER.
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Episode 132: The Greatest COMPLIMENT You Can Receive
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In this episode, I'm sharing an inspiring quote that reveals the "greatest compliment" that you can receive. It's got me thinking about the small ways we can positively impact others and I hope it does the same for you. 😊
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Episode 131: UPGRADE Your Perspective
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Our perspective matters. The way we see things determines how we approach situations, either as problems or as opportunities.
Often the problem lies in our PERSPECTIVE of the situation, rather than the situation itself. If this is the case, it may call for a shift in perspective.
In this episode, we break down what we mean by changing perspective and walk step-by-step through a specific example and how to do this. It's good to examine the effectiveness of our own perspectives from time to time, and UPGRADE when it's hel...
Episode 130: Building "Compound Interest" with Small Daily Habits
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Small habits practiced daily, over time, have a big impact on our long-term health. And this applies to both healthy and unhealthy habits, with a CUMULATIVE effect over time.
In this episode we use the concept of “compound interest” to discuss the cumulative impact of daily habits.
Give this short episode a listen to hear 3 STRATEGIES for incorporating small, daily habits to make a significant impact on your long term health.
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Episode 129: How RICH is Your Life?
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One way to shape our mindset is to ask ourselves powerful questions. Recently I saw this question posed, "How RICH is your life?"
The only catch is that your response can't be related to money. In what OTHER ways is your life rich?
In this episode, I'll share what I've got on my own list so far and responses from other people who've been answering this question. I'd love to hear what's on your list too. 😊
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Episode 128: Lessons Learned about Human Connection
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In the last episode, we focused on the importance of the individual within the context of medical care.
In this episode, we’re continuing with that theme and I’m talking about my personal experience working with patients who were admitted for a longer stay on an inpatient unit, and the lessons I learned there.
The bottom line is this… human connection matters. Whether we’re talking about health care or our everyday lives, let’s be intentional about connecting with others. We can make a meaningful impact when we take the...
Episode 127: Modern Medicine- Focus on the PERSON...not Simply Diagnosis and Treatment
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Our modern system of medicine and healthcare is very good at diagnosing and treating disease, but there’s very little investment in the human side of it all- the life of the person who’s experiencing illness.
In this episode, we discuss how this can trickle down and impact our own lives. It might look like reaching for medication, rather than thinking about what’s going on in our lives that may have precipitated our feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious. This is only one example.
It’s worth taking a closer, mo...
Episode 126: Years Later His Words STILL Inspire (and he has no idea)
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Our words matter. What we choose to say can either lift people up or tear them down.
In this episode, I share a story of a man who shared some words of encouragement, having NO idea how his words would continue to be passed on for years. His words were encouraging others long beyond the moment they were spoken.
As part of living healthy lives, let’s choose to inspire and encourage others with the things we say. We never truly know the impact those words will have.
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Episode 125: "We're JUST Docking a Boat"
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A strong mindset includes a perspective that allows us to grow stronger through challenge.
In this episode, I share a personal experience that reminds us that being intentional about situations beforehand can lessen the impact of challenge and improve our experience.
Challenges are inevitable. If we can acknowledge that and make a decision to approach those situations with a healthy perspective, we’ll find more enjoyment despite the inevitable challenges.
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Episode 124: Reporting for Jury Duty- an Unexpected Reminder in Mindset
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In this episode, I share my recent experience reporting for jury duty including an interesting statement by an attorney. I was reminded of the significance of putting labels on ourselves and "owning" those labels. Repeating statements to ourselves, either positive or negative, impacts the brain which reinforces the message or statement that we're repeating. Let's pause and take note of what we're telling ourselves...because it's a powerful message!
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Episode 123: Using AI in Health and Medicine- A Double Edge Sword
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For most of us, AI is already part of our personal health routines via our smart watches, rings, and health apps. Beyond personal devices, AI is also being used in hospitals and in healthcare.
In this episode, we discuss the ways in which AI is most supportive and situations where AI may be less effective, because it's missing the human element that often makes the crucial difference.
If we're smart about how we use AI, it can be a great asset to us in practicing healthy habits and also in...
Episode 122: Type 2 Diabetes in American YOUTH- What We Can Do
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In this episode we talk about the rising rates of Type 2 Diabetes in children and youth in the United States. Specifically we talk about findings of a recent study, as reported by the New England Journal of Medicine, that assessed prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes in youth in the U.S. from 2013-2024.
We discuss the factors that have led to MORE THAN 1.5 times more children having Type 2 Diabetes, and what we can do about it. The good news is, there are many things we can do to prevent the continuation of thi...
Episode 121: My Brain's INPUT- by Design or by Default?
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This episode is based on this simple truth...If you’re not intentionally feeding your mind, the world will do it for you.
In this episode we talk about the input we get from the world around us (by default), that's often designed to grab our attention, stimulate emotion, or keep us scrolling.
On the other hand, we can intentionally CHOOSE or design the INPUT our brain receives. This is important because our INPUT (whether it's good or bad) "primes" our brains and impacts our actions and our emotions.
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Episode 120: The "Right" Plan...is the One that Works for YOU!
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There are SO many plans, strategies, and ideas out there designed to get us on the "right" path to the healthiest version of ourselves. In this episode, we talk about the "right" plan being the one that works for YOU.
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Episode 119: Offer a Gift... Your Full ATTENTION
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In this episode we discuss the gift of offering not only your time, but your full ATTENTION as well.
In a world of screens and distractions, full attention is rare. We're often distracted by notifications and messages and find ourselves less likely to offer or receive full attention.
Let's challenge ourselves to offer others our full attention and start a ripple effect.
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Episode 118: Not Sure Where to Begin? Start with... Character, Habits, Mindset & Attitude
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In the last episode, we talked about identifying areas of your life where you'd like to stretch yourself or grow. Sometimes we know exactly where to start, and that makes it easy.
But if you're not sure where to start, this episode will be helpful in choosing ONE area to begin---- Character, Habits, Mindset, or Attitude.
Choosing one of these areas is an effective way to INVEST in yourself and build a strong foundation that supports your growth in other areas.
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Episode 117: Our Human Need for GROWTH- Where do You Need to Stretch Yourself?
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As humans, we all have an innate need for growth- physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
When we're growing, we feel more alive and resilient! When we're stagnant, we often experience boredom or anxiousness, or even feel like something's "off" or missing.
In this episode, we discuss our need for growth and what this looks like with respect to our habits and our daily lives. We can start by asking ourselves, "Where do I need to stretch myself more?"
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Episode 116: Using a CGM to Understand Food Impact in Real Time
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As we discussed in our last episode, tracking data with wearable technology can be a great TOOL when used properly. In this episode, I share a story about a client who used a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to track her blood sugar and learn more about the impact of food choices on her blood sugar level.
In this instance, using the CGM was a transformative experience and it allowed her to connect specific foods to a specific physiological response... in REAL TIME! So instead of approaching foods as "good" or "bad", she...
Episode 115: Data Tracking- Fine Line Between Healthy & Obsessed
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We live in a world of wearable devices and fitness apps that allow us to track our biometrics on a daily basis. Tracking sleep scores, heart rate variability, and activity level are now commonplace and can provide beneficial information to support our health habits.
However, there is a fine line between using this data to be health conscious and being consumed by it. In this episode, we discuss what it looks like to use this data to support your health AND what it looks like when this data starts to control yo...
Episode 114: Be PROACTIVE & Take Ownership of Your Health
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As most of you know, it's SO important to take a proactive role in our own health. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of engagement by individuals in their own health, and medical care as well. By staying informed and taking proactive steps in our own health, we experience better outcomes and take full ownership of our health and well-being.
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Episode 113: A Look Back- 2025 Dietary Guidelines vs. the 1992 Food Pyramid
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In this episode, we discuss the recent 2025 Dietary Guidelines in the United States and compare them to the previous Food Pyramid that was introduced by the USDA in 1992.
We discuss the differences between the two and the overall impact of the 1992 Food Pyramid guidelines. During the 1990's and early 2000's, there was a significant increase in obesity rates and metabolic disease rates that prompted changes that we see in the new guidelines.
With the new guidelines, we see an emphasis on whole foods (less processed foods), lean proteins, healthy fat...
Episode 112: Less Input & More "Blank Space" (Part 2)
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In the previous episode, we talked about the amount of INPUT we have on a daily basis from... emails, you tube, TV, Instagram, Tik Tok, Linked In, notifications, news, podcasts, and other sources.
Much of this constant input is stressful, sad, and worrisome, and our brains and nervous systems weren't built for this. This is why we need to allow our nervous systems to rest....and create more "blank space".
In this episode, we'll discuss why we need SENSORY REST and the benefits we gain from creating more "blank sp...
