The Mountain Life
Wednesday, 9-10 AM
The Mountain Life hosts Jay Burke, Lynn Ware Peek and Mary Beth Maziarz explore a wide variety of topics from health and fitness, nutrition and parenting as well as lifestyle and education. Hear from experts, authors, explorers and Wasatch Back locals who share ways to maximize your mountain life.
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For questions and inquiries, or to inquire about appearing on the show, contact the hosts directly at themountainlife@kpcw.org.
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Take a journey down memory lane with journalist and self-described "retrologist" Rolando Pujol as he celebrates the charm of America's vintage roadside culture. From neon signs to muffler men, explore the quirky landmarks that once defined (and hopefully still do) the classic American road trip. -
Does the order in which you were born into your family really make a difference in your future? Susan Dominus, an award-winning New York Times journalist, weaves researched stories with science to explore the circumstances that set families apart, whether through birth order or siblings as peers and mentors. -
Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, author, filmmaker and thought leader in intuition and inner wisdom, discusses her book, “InnSæi: The Icelandic Art of Intuition." She describes what it means to live intuitively in a fast, noisy world — and how we can heal ourselves by listening within and adopting principles from an old tradition in order to manage the complicated present. -
Linguist Michael Erard, author of a new book called "Bye Bye I Love You," explores the many ways that we think about goodbyes, the resonance of last words and the yearnings for memory, meaning and significance that connect us all. -
Bryce Baker, co-founder of Amico Health, discusses the organization's mission to address youth mental health issues exacerbated by social media. Amico Health, a for-profit entity, collaborates with nonprofits like Live Like Sam. The program, delivered in schools and organizations, focuses on psychoeducation, teaching students about digital wellness, cyberbullying and body image. -
The new Autumn Bear Wellness Collective in Park City features health-forward practitioners who provide patients with a proactive, well-rounded health and healing journey. -
Speaking expert and coach Bill McGowan offers helpful strategies that make anyone's remarks more engaging, effective and memorable. -
Murray Carpenter, the author of a new book called "Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads Disinformation & Makes Us Sick," explores whether Coca-Cola could be one of the reasons Americans are sick and the alleged ways the company tries to cover it up. -
Dr. Kevin Tracey, a leading expert on the vagus nerve, highlights its role in regulating inflammation and its potential to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and depression through bioelectronic stimulation. -
Financial advisor Steve Spaulding shares practical advice for navigating Park City's high cost of living, emphasizing purpose, relationships and legacy alongside financial planning for residents at all income levels.
