On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with cardiologist Dr. Alan Rozanski to explore how to support heart health, longevity, and overall well-being through simple, science-backed habits.
Together, they discuss how daily behaviors—from movement and nutrition to mindset—play a powerful role in long-term health. Dr. Rozanski shares insights from his integrative approach to cardiology, including the surprising impact of prolonged sitting, the importance of resistance training, and how small "exercise snacks" throughout the day can support energy and vitality.
They also dive into the role of optimism in supporting both emotional well-being and physical health, along with approachable strategies you can begin using right away to feel better, think clearer, and live with more energy.
If you're looking to elevate your health in a sustainable, empowering way, this episode is packed with insights to support you.
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
- How to support heart health and longevity through everyday habits
- Why prolonged sitting has been called "the new smoking" — and what to do instead
- The benefits of resistance training for long-term health and vitality
- How to incorporate "exercise snacks" into your day to boost energy and performance
- Tips to boost optimism for physical and mental health
- Simple, sustainable strategies to support nutrition, movement, and overall well-being
ABOUT DR. ALAN ROZANSKI
Dr. Alan Rozanski is a distinguished Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Director of Nuclear Cardiology at Mount Sinai St. Luke. He has devoted his career to pioneering research that empowers individuals to cultivate vitality, sustain optimism, and master their emotional well-being as core components of lasting health.
Merging his deep expertise in cardiology, health psychology, and behavioral medicine with his innovative framework, The Six Domains of Health, Dr. Rozanski offers a fresh, integrative perspective on how we can live longer, feel better, and approach life with greater emotional resilience. His voice is a compelling one in today's conversation on preventive medicine and total well-being.
About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer:
Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.
Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel's work has been featured in Forbes and she has had multiple TV appearances including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago and more. Kristel lives in the Chicago, IL area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide.
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Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions. Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations. They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content. Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.
