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Wander Well

Wander Well Livingwww.wanderwellliving.com
Welcome to Wander Well, a podcast dedicated to holistic wellness and personal growth! Join host Shaka Smith as we explore nutrition, fitness, mental health, spirituality, relationships, careers, and other aspects of life. We'll feature interviews with experts, influencers, and prominent leaders in their field, sharing their insights and experiences to help you transform your life. Wander Well is your go-to source for inspiration, motivation, and practical tips on living a balanced, fulfilling life. Embark on this journey with us and lets wander well together!
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Episodes

Sniff Test for Disease, the Digital Pill, an Update on Rich Piana and More! | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- Black Hollywood Live host Shaka Smith discusses the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of November 29th, 2017. Make sure to subscribe to BHL! - http://youtube.com/blackhollywoodlive HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://blackhollywoodlive.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bhlonline Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/BlackHollywoodLive/ ABOUT BLACK HOLLYWOOD LIVE: Black Hollywood Live is the world's first online broadcast news network with programming and c...

Nov 29, 201731 min

No Obese Med Coverage, Vegan Sushi, and 2018 Fitness Trends with Marley Ficalora | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- Black Hollywood Live host Shaka Smith discusses the hottest dietary and fitness stories with Marley Ficalora for the week of November 1st, 2017. Make sure to subscribe to BHL! - http://youtube.com/blackhollywoodlive HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://blackhollywoodlive.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bhlonline Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/BlackHollywoodLive/ ABOUT BLACK HOLLYWOOD LIVE: Black Hollywood Live is the world's first online broadcast news network wi...

Nov 01, 201740 min

Hillary’s Stressed Reliever, Mindfullness and More with Keith Mitchell | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- Black Hollywood Live host Shaka Smith and guest co-host Corey Taylor discusses the hottest dietary and fitness stories with Special guest Keith Mitchell for the week of October 25th, 2017. Make sure to subscribe to BHL! - http://youtube.com/blackhollywoodlive HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://blackhollywoodlive.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bhlonline Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/BlackHollywoodLive/ ABOUT BLACK HOLLYWOOD LIVE: Black Hollywood Live is the wo...

Oct 25, 201725 min

Obesity Soars and Pumpkin Spice Addiction with Mighty Duck Aaron Schwartz | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- Black Hollywood Live host Shaka Smith discusses the hottest dietary and fitness stories with Might Duck Alum Aaron Schwartz for the week of October 18th, 2017. This Episode: 1. Obesity among all US adults reaches all-time high - http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/13/health/adult-obesity- increase-study/index.html 2. Cherry juice and other ways to reduce post-exercise soreness http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/11/health/exercise-soreness- fitness-exercise- davis/index.html 3. What is pumpkin s...

Oct 18, 201731 min

Nutrition Myths, Obstacles To Your Fitness Success and More with Dallas Wade | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- Black Hollywood Live host Shaka Smith discusses the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of October 11th, 2017. This Episode: 1. 10 Nutrition Myths https://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/nutrition- myths/slide/6 2. Beware those sexy diet quick fixes, moderation is the way to go – how to achieve it, and five obstacles to success http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health- beauty/article/2114299/beware-those- sexy-diet- quick-fixes- moderation-way- go-how 3. DALLAS WADE INT...

Oct 11, 201737 min

Men’s Health with Guests Najee DeTiege, and Kevin Mai | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith with special guests Najee De Tiege, ANTM alum Dallas Wade and celebrity trainer Kevin Mai discuss the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of October 4th, 2017. This Episode: 1. 8 Steps to Prevent Prostate Cancer https://www.menshealth.com/health/8-steps- prevent-prostate- cancer 2. 3 Lifestyle Changes That Can Lower Your Risk of Cardiac Arrest https://www.menshealth.com/health/how-to- prevent-cardiac- arrest-to...

Oct 04, 201731 min

New Food Study Challenges Current Thinking, Intuitive Eating and More with Guest Jeff Seid | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes and special guest Jeff Sneid discuss the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of September 13th, 2017. This Episode: 1. Is dried fruit healthy? http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/08/health/dried-fruit- healthy-food- drayer/index.html 2. Massive food study puts current nutrition standards into question https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/massive- food- study-puts- current-nutrition- standard...

Sep 13, 201723 min

Truth About Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, & Coconut Oil Oh My! | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes discuss the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of September 6th, 2017. This Episode: 1. Is peanut butter healthy? http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/01/health/peanut-butter- healthy- food-drayer/index.html 2. Tai chi fights stress, getting popular with Millennials http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/05/health/tai-chi- millennials/index.html 3. Cinnamon: Pantry staple -- and medical powerhouse? http://www.cn...

Sep 06, 201736 min

The Instagram Diet and the Hidden Dangers of Weightloss | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes discuss the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of August 23th, 2017. How the "Instagram diet" works http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/11/health/instagram-diet-food-drayer/index.html 2. For Some People, Too Much Protein Can Be Deadly—Here’s What You Need to Know About the Death of a Bodybuilding Mom http://www.health.com/fitness/protein-overdose-urea-cycle-disorders 3. Crazy Ways Weight Loss Can Ac...

Aug 24, 201731 min

Nikki Sharp Talks “Five Day Real Food Detox” | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes welcome Nikki Sharp to talk about her new book "Five Day Real Food Detox" and the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of August 8th, 2017. As a professional model, Nikki Sharp traveled constantly, barely slept, skipped meals, and relied on quick fixes to stay skinny, all of which took a toll on her physical and emotional health. Realizing she needed to make a serious change, she began to stu...

Aug 18, 201745 min

“What The Health” Documentary Review | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes talk about the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of August 2nd, 2017. What the Health is the groundbreaking follow-up film from the creators of the award winning documentary Cowspiracy. The film follows intrepid filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the secret to preventing and even reversing chronic diseases – and investigates why the nation’s leading health organizations don’t want us to...

Aug 03, 201746 min

Veggies in a Click, Appetite Suppressing Foods & More | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes talk about the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of July 26th, 2017. Local veggies delivered with one click http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/25/health/online-farmers- markets-staying- well/index.html Calls to poison centers about supplements up 50%, especially among kids http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/24/health/dietary-supplements- poison-control- study/index.html Foods that can suppress appetite, a...

Jul 27, 201737 min

Low Carb vs Low Fat, Good Food with a Bad Rap & More | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes talk about the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of July 19th, 2017. What chemicals are in your mac and cheese? Can sitting cancel out the benefits of exercise? HEALTH AND FITNESS: Get fit in minutes Low-carb vs. low-fat: Does it matter? Some foods with bad rap are actually good

Jul 20, 201723 min

Coffee, Sex and Fast Food | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes talk about the hottest dietary and fitness stories for the week of July 12th, 2017. Drinking more coffee leads to a longer life, two studies say What's the best time of day to exercise? Finding peace through mindful running How exercise can improve your love life 10 Ways to Make Fast Food Healthier for your Kids Why you should eat like a Hunter Gatherer

Jul 13, 201728 min

Jasmine Leyva talks The Invisible Vegan | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith welcomes Jasmine Leyva to discuss her documentary, The Invisible Vegan. The Invisible Vegan is a 90-minute independent documentary that explores the problem of unhealthy dietary patterns in the African-American community, foregrounding the health and wellness possibilities enabled by plant-based vegan diets and lifestyle choices. Over the past three decades, coronary heart disease and diabetes have steadily grown as the lea...

Jul 05, 201719 min

Yoga, Mindful Eating & Discovering Your Best Self with Guest Corey Taylor | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes welcome Corey Taylor to discuss: Mindful eating: Suddenly, you have power over food http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/14/health/mindful-eating-lose-weight-hospital-profile/index.html Should you eat three big meals or many mini-meals? http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/02/health/mini-meals-food-drayer/index.html Yoga and Meditation Can Change Your Genes, Study Says http://time.com/4822302/yoga-meditation-genes-stress/ D...

Jun 21, 201741 min

Sweat, Tights, and Detox! | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes discuss: Does more sweating mean a more intense workout? http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/13/health/sweating-workout-fitness-exercise-davis/index.html Compression tights don't make you run farther or faster, study says http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/01/health/compression-tights-running-fitness-study/index.html Diet fact or fiction: 5 more weight loss myths http://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/health/diet-fact-or-f...

Jun 15, 201733 min

Conquering Sleep, Obstacle Courses and a New Breast Cancer Risk! | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes discuss: Do school dress codes end up body-shaming girls? http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/30/health/school-dress-codes-body-shaming-girls- parenting/index.html The healthiest way to improve your sleep: exercise http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/29/health/exercise-sleep-tips/index.html Extreme course obstacle races, for families http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/26/health/obstacle-races-families-fun-411/index.html A drink a...

May 31, 201727 min

Fitness in the Social Media Age With Faith Stowers, Ca’Shawn Sims & Deserae Rose! | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes welcome Faith Stowers, Ca'Shawn Sims & Deserae Rose to discuss: Experts' tips for choosing the safest sunscreen http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/23/health/sunscreen-consumer-guidelines/index.html Instagram worst social media app for young people's mental health http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/19/health/instagram-worst-social-network-app-young- people-mental- health/index.html How celebrities' "golden glow" shin...

May 25, 201738 min

German Vegan Revolution, Snacks for Better Sleep, Is Pizza Healthy and More! | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes discuss: "Healthy" foods have most of us confused, survey finds http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/16/health/healthy-foods-confusion-study/index.html Are Germans leading a vegan revolution? http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/03/health/germany-vegan-vegetarian-diets/index.html What snacks to eat for better sleep http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/11/health/food-better-sleep-explainer/index.html Is pizza healthy? http://www.cnn.c...

May 18, 201747 min

Male Body Image Struggles, Fashion’s Affect On Fitness and More! | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes welcome Brennon Jackson to discuss: When exercise shifts from a healthy habit to an unhealthy addiction http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/09/health/exercise-addiction-explainer/index.html Stretching longer isn't always better http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/09/health/stretching-fitness-santas/index.html Men Are Not Immune To Body Image Struggles http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/15923344 How Fashion Affects Fitness htt...

May 11, 201715 min

Fasting, Energy Drinks, New Rules for School Lunches and More! | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes discuss: Kathleen NeumDoes fasting on alternate days work? A new study weighs in http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/01/health/fasting-weight- loss-obesity-study/index.html Black Americans living longer, but racial gap remains, CDC says http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/02/health/african-american-death-rates- cdc-study/index.html USDA shifts Obama-era school lunch guidelines http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/02/health/school-l...

May 04, 201731 min

Meditation, Yoga, and Beating Hangovers w/ Fitness & Style Expert Angela Christine | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes welcome Angela Christine to discuss: What to eat to beat a hangover http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/16/health/hangover-cure- foods-explainer/index.html Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Lessons from meditating with the Dalai Lama http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/15/health/sanjay-gupta- dalai-lama-meditation/index.html Is Yoga an Effective Antidepressant https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/minding-the-body/201704/is-yoga- effectiv...

Apr 27, 201745 min

Natural Born Killers, The Soy Truth & More | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes discuss: Killer fruits & veggies, the truth about Soy and more. Natural-born killers: The fruits and veggies that could poison you http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/10/health/fruits-poison- litchee-ackee- nerve-disease/index.html New law will restrict women's access to health care, experts fear http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/14/health/trump-planned- parenthood-abortion-law/index.html Interval training exercise ...

Apr 20, 201725 min

Dr. Kshamica Nimalasuriya Explains It All and More Fitness News | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes welcome Dr. KshamicaNimalasuriya to bring you weekly diet and fitness tips including Intestinal bacteria that helps us both lose and gain weight, the ins and outs of Rhabdomyolysis, a "Catch-22" for medical marijuana and organ transplants and more. All of this and more on BHL's Fit Club!

Apr 06, 201749 min

Vegan Fair Experience and More Fitness News | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes bring you weekly diet and fitness tips including a fruit that tastes like Pulled Pork, genetic obesity syndromes, a male fertility testing app and more. All of this and more on BHL's Fit Club!

Mar 30, 201732 min

Tim Moore On Being #VeganAF and More Fitness News | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes welcome Tim Moore to bring you weekly diet and fitness tips including a possible link between climate change and diabetes, Michele Obama's guest appearance on Master Chef Junior, the best cities for Vegans and more. All of this and more on BHL's Fit Club!

Mar 23, 201741 min

Diets, Workouts and More with Guest Rob Thompson | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes welcome Rob Thompson to bring you weekly diet and fitness tips including Girl Scout Cookies nutrition facts, Soy Foods history of cancer, natural sweeteners and more. All of this and more on BHL's Fit Club!

Mar 16, 201725 min

Comparing the Best and Worst Dieting Tips & More | BHL’s Fit Club

BHL's Fit Club -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Shaka Smith and Fallon Mercedes bring you weekly diet and fitness tips including Bacon, soda and too few nuts being tied to a big portion of US deaths, how to stop muscle cramps, Nike launching "Pro Hijab" for Muslim women athletes and more. All of this and more on BHL's Fit Club!

Mar 08, 201735 min
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