The Mountain Life
Wednesday, 9-10 AM
The Mountain Life hosts 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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Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15th — but nearly 70% of beneficiaries don’t understand the process. Stephanie Jones, CEO of iTAV, shares what you need to know to make smart, confident healthcare choices. Stephanie walks us through what we need to know about this year’s enrollment period, from updates and deadlines to tips on finding the best plan for your needs. -
Join us for an exploration of how AI meets fitness and recovery with Connor Darnbrough, co-founder of the Smart Fit Method in Park City. Connor breaks down the science of personalized, data-driven training. -
At just 38, Park City native Meghan Kahn was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A devoted mom, teacher and athlete, Meghan faces this challenge with extraordinary courage. She shares her story and how the community is rallying to support her and the fight against ALS on Oct. 11. -
Park City schools have banned cell phone use during the school day for grades 6 - 12. Digital expert Devorah Heitner, author of "Growing up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World," discusses the topic. -
Allison Page, founder of Trailtalk, shares how walking and talking in nature helps us process emotions, reduce stress and reconnect with ourselves. With over 15 years of experience, she offers trail-tested insights for emotional tune-ups, mindfulness and lasting lifestyle change. -
Journalist Mary McKenna unpacks the rise of peanut allergies and the groundbreaking treatments that may change how we prevent and even cure them. She explores what science is uncovering — and what it could mean for children’s health and safety. -
Our Resilient Youth series continues with Samantha Walsh, a social worker at Park City High School. She supports juniors and seniors through their most formative years and leads the Hope Squad — students helping students by building connection, raising awareness and preventing suicide. -
Neuroscientist and best-selling author Daniel Levitin explores how music heals the mind and body in his book "I Heard There was a Secret Chord." Discover how music is helping treat conditions from depression to Alzheimer’s — and why it may be one of today’s most powerful therapies. -
Filmmaker Jill Orschel and producer Kirsten Spalding discuss the creative process and evolving logistics of making an independent film. -
Researcher and educator Erica Woolway tells us what’s happening to reading education in our country when nearly half of Americans don’t read a single book in a year.
