The Mountain Life

Rebecca Brenner, local author and mindfulness teacher, talks about how parents and loved ones can navigate new terrain with a queer child or teenager. She also speaks about what’s happening with Summit Pride and gives a sneak peek at her upcoming book. Then the Running with Ed team, Park City Education Foundation Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow, Volunteer Chair Christine Grenney and Fundraising Chair Noah Singer, inspire listeners to get a team, a costume and your running legs ready to benefit education in Park City.

Stanford University psychologist Caroline Fleck explains why validation, the act of showing someone that you understand their experience and accept it as valid, is a catalyst for transformation. Then, doctors John Eliot and Jim Guinn discuss how to get along with anyone. Guess what? Most of us either don't know these skills or don't actively employ them. Their book on the topic is "How to Get Along with Anyone: The Playbook for Predicting and Preventing Conflict at Work and at Home."

College Admissions Coach Andrea Juskaitis talks about navigating the emotional and logistical roller-coaster of receiving admissions decisions and how to choose the right school for you. Then, Jess Kimura, one of the most influential snowboarders of the past decade, highlights “The Uninvited,” a four-day event at Woodward Park City April 10-13, in which top women snowboarders compete for $60K purse.

Dr. Candice Hargons, an award-winning psychologist and associate professor at Emory University, explores communication, intimacy and what makes for good sex. Then, local author and "gratitude tiger," Joel Zuckerman shares how to, not only feel gratitude, but express it and create joy through the art of impactful letters.

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh talk about their new book, "Radical Listening," that offers new ways of hearing others for more fulfilling conversations and deeper, more authentic connections. Then, Park City locals Griffin Briley, Josh Itoi and Sam Kirschner explain the exciting and grueling sport of SkiMo.

Davy Ratchford the General Manager of Snowbasin Resort talks about the alpine that Snowbasin will host for the 2034 Olympics, the No. 1 status of the resort and how their great culture and team keep him excited about going to work every day. Then, veterinary epidemiologist Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson discovered the first new essential fatty acid in nearly a hundred years – in bottlenose dolphins. She explains how that nutrient, C-15, plays a role in reversing the current trajectory of aging and disease.

Veteran educator Dr. Mort Sherman and accomplished musician and educator Sara Sherman discuss how music can be integrated in our daily lives in a more conscious and purposeful way. Then, Avanto Spa owners Cayden Ottley and Phillippe Mousques highlight the benefits of "Contrast Therapy," a method of temperature-based water therapy.

Dr. Ethan Kross, psychologist, neuroscientist and director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan, gives tips on how to manage your emotions so they don’t manage you. Then, Dr. Jake Viegel, a sports medicine physician at Intermountain Park City Hospital’s Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Center, talks about weight management, what’s new with GLP-1 drugs and how to manage your metabolism.

Author and minimalist Courtney Carver discusses her new book, “Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want.” Then, the Ski Utah Interconnect Tour has shared the Wasatch Mountains with clients since 1984. Director and guide Luke Ratto tells all about this mountain adventure.

Author Kay Smith-Blum talks about the inspiration for her new book of historical fiction, "Tangles," as well as insights about writing and how to get published in today's literary market. Then, Renee Huang of Park City's Wild Women Tribe discusses the unique value and benefits of women-centric gatherings and why they've never been more important to women's well-being.

Dr. Sunita Sah explores the profound impact of everyday acquiescence on our health in her new book, "Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes." Then, nutritionist Kara Shirey of Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness Center at Intermountain Park City Hospital explores the concept of food as medicine.

Dr. Marc Schulz, the associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, talks about his book, “The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.” Then, therapist Dr. Christy Kane discusses digital detox and how hormones like oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin interact with how we balance our use of electronics.

Ron Jackenthal, founder of Live Like Sam, explores what he has learned since the loss of his son and how Live Like Sam has evolved over nearly a decade in existence. Then, nutrition writer Reyna Gobel talks about how the FDA is changing which foods can be called "healthy" after 30 years of flawed dietary recommendations.

Entrepreneur and bestselling author Shira Gill shares strategies for being more intentional with your life in 2025 using the principles of minimalism. Then, John Kim blogs as "The Angry Therapist," but he's not really angry. Kim just practices complete authenticity and transparency, drawing on his extensive experience as a therapist.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Paul Sunseri talks about gentle parenting reimagined and how to make it work with oppositional and defiant kids. Then, a conversation for those who have experienced trauma-based dissociation and moving from "disconnecting to survive" to "reconnecting to thrive."

Physical therapist and pelvic floor expert Dr. Kristina Hanson of Uplift Pelvic Health and Wellness joins the show.Then, Abundant Ever After podcast host, book author and transformational coach Cathy Heller points us toward a life of abundance and away from scarcity as we wrap up this year and move into the next.

Naturopathic physician Dr. Nicole Cain is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. She explores a holistic approach to ridding ourselves of anxiety. Then, cultural historian Elsa Richardson takes a deep dive into the history of what she calls the most fascinating organ — the gut.

Authors Diane Ehrensaft and Michelle Jerkiewicz talk about their new book, "Gender Explained: A New Understanding of Identity in a Gender Creative World." Then, Summit Pride Board of Directors Chair Dr. Virginia Solomon talks about local LGBTQ+ group Summit Pride and their rebranding.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Hear great tips about the foods so many of us enjoy for the Thanksgiving meal from Joe Saladyga of Savoury Kitchens, along with fun wine facts and interesting pairing ideas from Kirsten Fox of Fox School of Wine.

Dr. Partha Nandi, who specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, talks about the five pillars of enhancing your gut and optimizing your cognitive health. Then, in the ongoing series featuring print media that is thriving, Kade Krichko of ORI Magazine talks about how his magazine for travelers and curiosity seekers is powered by local creatives around the world.