Author, poet and podcast host Jarod Anderson explores his lifelong struggle with depression through a lens of love and gratitude for the natural world in his memoir, "Something in the Woods Loves You." Then, law enforcement veteran and best-selling author Ron Stallworth discovers an unlikely scenario — Bloods and Crips infiltrating the Salt Lake City region, threatening to turn the conservative community into a hotbed of crime.

Long-time pediatric dietitian Jill Castle discusses her new book, "Kids Thrive at Every Size: How to Nourish Your Big, Small, or In-Between Child for a Lifetime of Health and Happiness." Then, local physical therapist and concussion expert Annie Howard of Happy Brain PT talks about important updates on treating concussions.

College Admissions Consultant Jill Gully discusses the ins and outs of today’s college admissions process, and offers tips for how to help students not only find the right school, but hopefully be accepted to it too. Then, Amanda Jones talks about her new book, “That Librarian,” which documents how she found herself targeted, maligned and threatened after speaking out against banning books.

Journalist and author Christie Aschwanden talks about Metabolically Healthy Obesity, or how people who are fat and healthy may hold keys to understanding obesity. Then, ultra runner Charli McKee, who summited all 162 named peaks with public access in Salt Lake County in just in 9 months and 21 days, talks about her feat which consisted of a lot of alpine starts and many late evenings.

Brain surgeon Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz explores the past, present and future of neurosurgery in his new book, "Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery." Then, Executive Director Emeritus Chad Brackelsberg highlights the Utah Avalanche Center's cutting-edge work and previews the 31st Annual Backcountry Benefit which takes place on Sept. 12.

Diana McLain Smith consults globally on how to build relationships strong enough to master the toughest challenges. She discusses how to unite the divide in our polarized world by remaking the space between us. Then, Julia Geisler of the Salt Lake Climbers’ Alliance and Cindi Grant of Inspired Summit Adventures talk about the upcoming SLCA Climbing Festival — a campout with skills-based climbing clinics.

Dr. Boris Heifets, a neuro-anesthesiologist at Stanford Medical School, discusses the use of psychedelics and the placebo effect. Then, local author Dick Gary shares his new book, “Just Another Dick: The Presumptuous Memoir of a Truly Unimportant Person.”

Renee Huang of the Wild Women Tribe has the details on an upcoming retreat for women in Oakley. It includes everything from hiking and journal writing to shamanic energy breath work and equine-assisted learning.Then, author and novelist David Wroblewski shares his new book “Familiaris,” detailing the ways humans and canines form inseparable bonds.

Author Kevin Fedarko's 750-mile grueling trek through the Grand Canyon is no 'Walk in the Park,' and author and journalist Michael Castleman discusses his new book, "The Untold Story of Books: A Writer’s History of Book Publishing."

Renowned dyslexia expert and founder of Eye to Eye, a national non-profit mentoring program, David Flink shares his insights on learning disabilities and founder of Mountain Trails Foundation, Jan Wilking, links Park City's past to the present.

The Teton Pass between Idaho and Wyoming has a temporary fix and commuters can once again drive across. We explore the greater ripple effects for the communities in Teton County, Wyoming, and Teton County, Idaho with Jackson County Commissioner Luther Propst, then, Jen Mann and Karden Rabin, co-founders of the Chronic Fatigue School, discuss the secret language of the body and how to heal chronic pain and stress by regulating the nervous systems. They’ve written a new book, "The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind."

Journalist and author Christie Aschwanden talks about why people who are fat and healthy may hold keys to understanding obesity, and veteran publisher Paul Oelerich, editor of Ascent Magazine and the forthcoming Vanlife Adventure Journal, talks about high-quality adventure publications.

Stephen Casimiro, the founder and publisher of Adventure Journal, explains why print publications in the outdoor adventure realm are making a comeback. Then, local author Cynthia Clarke discusses her book, "Strategic Weight Loss: 20 Practical and Effective Strategies for Lifelong Success."

Local trainer Alex Wetmore explains the cutting edge of what makes kids, aging athletes (and everyone in between) thrive in sports, agility and fitness. Then, author Eric Weiner follows in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, mining his life for inspiring and practical lessons in a book that’s part biography, part travelogue, part personal prescription for a fuller, more meaningful life.

Organizational and sports psychologist Dr. Richard Davis explores the five key behaviors that lead people to make better decisions in their personal and professional lives. His newly released book is "Good Judgment: Making Better Business Decisions with the Science of Personality."Then, scientist, author and speaker, Dr. Alan Townsend, presents a moving perspective on the common ground between science and religion as he begins to see scientific inquiry as more than a source of answers to a given problem. He discusses this in his memoir, "This Ordinary Stardust: A Scientist's Path from Grief to Wonder."

Biochemist turned family physician and bestselling author Dr. Cate Shanahan reveals how vegetable oils like canola, cottonseed and six more are wreaking havoc on our bodies in her book, "Dark Calories: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Can Get It Back."Then, Bill Eddy, Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute based in San Diego, discusses his book "Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them – How to Stop Them."

Local resident Sofia Mileti talks about sound as medicine and how she trains mental health practitioners to use sound healing.Then, someone who has commuted 100,000 miles on a bike in Los Angeles joins the show. Peter Flax shares all things bike-related in "Live to Ride: Finding Joy and Meaning on a Bicycle."

Writer Tom Seeman, who grew up in a family of fourteen on welfare and food stamps in the projects of Toledo, Ohio, tells his story in his page-turning book, "Animals I want To See: A Memoir of Growing Up in the Projects and Defying the Odds." Then, Natasha Daniels talks frankly about childhood obsessive compulsive disorder and her workbook for kids called "Crushing OCD."

Investigative journalist Valerie Bauman explores the world of unregulated sperm donations and shares how she navigated her own personal interest in becoming a mom on her own while investigating the story that became a book.Then, Dr. James Doty, clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, discusses his new book, "Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything.

Dr. Blaise Baxter discusses the fifth leading cause of death for Americans: stroke. Survive Stroke Week takes place May 6-12 and is an annual observance aiming to educate Americans about stroke symptoms and lifesaving treatment options. Then, healthcare advocate Susannah Fox talks about her new book, "Rebel Health," an action-oriented and radically hopeful field guide to the underground, patient-led revolution for better health and health care.

In our ongoing series exploring mountain living publications, Greg Hanscom, publisher and editor of High Country News, talks about the culture and importance of bringing stories of the mountain west to its inhabitants.Then, a program called Discover Term was created to instill foundational principles that empower teens to fulfill their potential. There's a surf term in Costa Rica or ski term in Colorado... how does that sound instead of school?! Director Garrett Weber-Gale and student Alice Hughes share more about the program.

Dr. Carrie Jaworski, a sports medicine physician at Intermountain Park City Hospital’s sports performance center, previews a speaker series Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. at the Blair Education Center. The three-part series focuses on helping young female athletes thrive.Then, local resident Amy McDonald, founder and director of Brolly Arts discusses how a movement called Illusion of Abundance (IOA), a grassroots racial, social and climate justice project, exposes a climate and culture in crisis due to the declining Great Salt Lake.

Owner, editor, and publisher Mike Rogge of the Mountain Gazette discusses his purchase of the magazine in 2020 and how it has evolved back to its roots and shows that readers enjoy long-form journalism and high photographic art in a publication they can hold in their hands — and pay to support that. This is the first part in our series on publications that take a deep dive into mountain living.Then, long days of sunlight mean lots of UV rays. Dermatologist Dr. Jen Haley tells how you can increase sun protection from the inside out, and provides more insights about our biggest organ, the skin.

Meet Lynn Ware Peek's new co-hosts, Jay Burke and Mary Beth Maziarz. (0:00)Explore the breakthroughs nutrition researcher and author Dr. Neal Barnard has found when it comes to dieting outlined in his new book, “The Power of Foods Diet: The Breakthrough Plan That Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss.”Then, local chiropractor Dr. Jake Shores of Neuro Performance Integration talks about chiropractic BioPhysics® used to correct undiagnosed spinal abnormalities linked to pain, migraines, fatigue and more.

Cognitive scientist Andy Norman outlines a new approach to our world’s misinformation problem: one centered on the idea that minds have “immune systems” of their own.

Three-time NCAA champion and two-time Olympic runner Kara Goucher speaks out about one of the biggest scandals in running in her new book.Then, gastroenterologist Dr. Holly Clark gives us the scoop on poop… with Intermountain Health’s “Let’s Get to the Bottom of Colon Cancer” campaign.

National Geographic 2013 Adventurer of the Year, Mike Libecki joins the show to discuss how his adventures to more than 100 countries support science, conservation and humanitarian projects. Hear him speak at the Eccles Center in Park City Friday, March 22.Then, New York Times Best-selling author Eric Blehm shares the story of legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly, known as the “Godfather of Freeriding,” in his new book “The Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him.”

Writer Caroline Paul combines scientific research, cultural studies, medicine and psychology in her memoir about how outdoor adventure promotes brain health and a longer, happier life.Then venture capitalist turned Buddhist and executive coach, Jerry Colonna discusses radical self-inquiry in his book, “Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong.”

On this edition of The Mountain Life, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a board-certified physician in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness for over 20 years. She discusses her cure for The Busy Brain.Then, ultra-runner Charli McKee who summited all the named peaks in Salt Lake City in 9 months and 21 days explains she did it simply to explore her backyard by foot and tackle the world-class terrain in a more meaningful way.

Local resident, journalist, author, and KPCW DJ Kate Rice shares her life experience in a memoir about surviving and thriving after Stage IV cancer in her new book, "Cured: A Tale of Badassery."Then, Good Earth Market has opened in the Bonanza Park area of Park City. This natural foods store forwards the mission of the longtime local market, Fairweather Natural Foods. Spencer Pettit, VP of marketing for Good Earth Market, talks about pumping up your health during the long winter months.

Celeste Edmunds, now Executive Director of a national organization that helps displaced children, tells her own story of being a "Garbage Bag Girl.”Then, Ginger Hall, the race director for The Crusher in the Tushar gravel bike race near Beaver, Utah, talks about this race exploring a scenic and little-known area of our state over 70 miles and 10,000 vertical feet.

Performance psychologist Dr. Dana Sinclair discusses her new book, “Dialed In: Do Your Best When It Matters Most,” where she shares her proven plan for getting the best results when the pressure is on. Then, local resident, author, and mother of seven, Jenn Drummond, talks about her journey of climbing the second highest summits on each continent and the ensuing book she has written about it called “BreakProof.”

Exercise science researcher Keith Baar, PhD discusses studies on the effects of supplemental collagen on joints and connective tissue. (0:38)Then, Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness for over 20 years. She discusses her cure for the "Busy Brain." (25:31)

Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a board-certified physician with specialties in psychiatry and addiction medicine, discusses her new book “Un-Addiction: 6 Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life."Elcio Zanatta, the founder and CEO of Aubergine Kitchens, tells us why he only serves food that you’d want to serve to your children or grandchildren. It’s a practical way to approach a healthy menu.

Cheese expert, journalist, and educator Tenaya Darlington, AKA Madame Fromage, celebrates all things cheese in her new book, "Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese: How to Explore It, Pair It, and Love It, from the Creamiest Bries to the Funkiest Blues."Local resident, book author, and publisher, Melissa Marsted, talks about finding adventure — both big and small — in the new year.

Salt Lake resident and ultra runner Charli McKee tells how she climbed, skied, ran, or hiked every named peak in Salt Lake County over 9 months and 21 days in 2023.Then, Gnarly Nutrition talks about science-based nutrition. Shannon O'Grady, PhD in biology leads the way along with John Perry, head of marketing. They talk electrolytes, creatine, branch chain amino acids, and why more serious and not-so-serious athletes are using their products.

Olympic legend and local orthopedic specialist Dr. Eric Heiden introduces the newest addition to his team at Heiden Orthopedics, Dr Daniel Mangiapani who specializes in the knee, hip, and shoulder. (00:00)Then, what is the 100-year athlete? It’s just like it sounds, creating the longevity and health to be an athlete for 100 years! Ben Van Treese and Rich Ellis, of Off the Mountain, train people for life-changing mountain adventures. They just kicked off the 100-year athlete program. (27:55)

Writer and sociologist Clayton J. Szczech discusses the oldest distilled spirit in America: tequila. Since moving to Mexico in 2006, he’s become a passionate advocate for the craft, quality, and tradition of this beverage from the blue agave plant.Then, child psychiatrist Dr. Catherine McCarthy explores her new book, "Raising a Kid Who Can: Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability and Emotional Strength." It’s a new approach to parenting that presents 10 essential principles for raising emotionally strong and resilient children.

Ultra runner and bio-medical engineer Leah Yingling talks about training, resilience, overcoming trauma and fitting it all in.Then, why not try a 103-mile race, on foot, fat bike, or skis in the harsh Wyoming winter of the Wind River Mountains, hauling your sleeping bag, GPS, water and food behind you? The organizers of The Drift Race tell why people do this intense race.

Author of the "How Not to Die" series, Dr. Michael Greger, discusses his book "How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older."Then, explore the sport of SkiMo, short for Ski Mountaineering, with SkiMo Utah leaders Rob Aldrich and John Allison. Have you seen people in lycra racing uphill on skis? Well, that’s just part of this rapidly growing human-powered sport.

Dr. Greg Eckel, a naturopathic physician, Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioner, and founder of the Energy 4 Life Centers located in in Park City talks about regenerative medicine. (00:44)Then, Amy Francis, founder and owner of Rocky Mountain Therapy Dogs tells how this robust non-profit business trains dogs and shares them in schools, assisted living centers, and hospitals to bring comfort, joy, and calm to all. (26:14)

Founder, owner and chef of Savoury Kitchen, Joe Saladyga talks about new twists on traditional Thanksgiving favorites. (0:44)Kirsten Fox of the Fox School of Wine gives her picks for this year's Thanksgiving wine pairings. (29:04)

David Wintzer and Lynn Ware Peek speak with Dr. Temple Grandin, a spokesperson and activist for the autism community. She talks about her new book, “Different Kinds of Minds: A Guide to Your Brain." (00:00) Then, we talk about the transformative practice of taking nothing for granted. It is a story of hope an inspiration for everyday gratitude with our guest, Kristi Nelson, who will help us wake up grateful every day. (27:51)

Local resident and mountain bike and gravel bike national champion Keegan Swenson talks about his banner year of racing. (0:43)Then, professor of philosophy at Wellesley College, Helena de Bres, talks about her study of twins and how the philosophy of twins can tell us more about being human. (25:00)

Consultant Chuck Wisner explores the art of conscious conversations. What makes a truly good listener? How can we dialogue and converse more effectively? (00:56)Then, have you ever felt like you want to make a difference in your community or in the world, but don’t know how to go about it? Author and activism coach Omkari Williams talks about the concept of Micro Activism, How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without a Bullhorn. (27:32)

Physical therapist and concussion expert Annie Howard and professional snowboarder and founder of the non-profit Save a Brain, Kelsey Boyer talk about partnering to provide education, awareness, and treatment to local athletes and teams. (1:04)Then, acclaimed “chef writer” Andrew Friedman, whose book, The Dish: The lives and labor behind one plate of food will make you never look at a restaurant meal the same way again. (25:46)

Champion skier Bode Miller and filmmaker Brett Rapkin talk about their new film, "The Paradise Paradox," which looks at the mental health crisis in mountain towns and what is being done to create more resources. (00:48) Then, Park City resident Danna Van Noy, an accidental expert on a gluten-free diet, reveals truths about this misunderstood topic in her book, “Living Gluten-Free for Dummies.” (27:22)

Golf season may be winding down in Park City, but it’s in full swing in Vietnam. With a long history of living in Asia, local resident Scott Resch focuses on Vietnam during the debut season of his new business, Asia Golf Trips. (1:06)Then, radiologist Dr. Jonathan Shakespear of Intermountain Health discusses extended hours at Intermountain during October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Shakespear talks about a new "Fast MRI" breast scan for women who are considered to be at high risk for breast cancer. (20:42)And 97- year old psychiatrist and national book award winner Dr. Robert Jay Lifton has a powerful and timely rumination on how we can draw on historical examples of “survivor power” to understand the upheaval and death caused by the COVID-19 pandemic—and collectively heal, in his new book, Surviving Our Catastrophes: Resilience and Renewal from Hiroshima to the COVID-19 Pandemic. (44:24)

Musician John Philbrick talks about the many elements of making music: from an early education at Berkeley School of Music to why music fills an unmistakeable passion. (00:49)Then, Autumn Bear Acupuncture, an advocate for health and wellness in the Park City community, announces a second annual Breathing Workshop with Dr. Amit Anand. (25:13)

Researcher and writer, Cat Bohannon, discusses her new book "Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution." (1:03)Ultra runner and Park City resident Jared Campbell joins the show to discuss the READY Speaker Series which focuses on highlighting, empowering, and inspiring athletes. On Oct. 14th at the Park City Community Church, award-winning endurance athlete Jennifer Pharr Davis will speak. She holds a record on the Appalachian Trail, averaging 47 miles a day to complete the 2,091 miles of the trail in 46 days. Jules Campanelli joins Jared to discuss. (29:10)

Dr. Wing Province, medical director at Park City Hospital, and Si Hutt, the head of Heber Valley Hospital, talk about the grand opening of the Intermountain Park City surgery center and an upcoming women’s health awareness event the Heber Valley Hospital. (0:51)Then, Park City High School Mountain Bike Team and coach Pete Stoughton join to talk about their fall season and how this team of 280 members grew so rapidly. (24:44)

Award-winning reporter Jennifer Wallace discusses When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and what we can do to fight back. (1:01)Then, Dr. Russell Moore, the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today magazine who discusses his new book, LOSING OUR RELIGION: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, in which he calls on his fellow evangelical Christians to arrive at truth over tribalism, to the gospel over politics, and argues for integrity over influence. (26:08)

Craig Johnson, author of the bestselling Longmire mysteries, talks about his 19th book in the series and an upcoming talk at King’s English bookshop in Salt Lake on September 10. (00:43)Then, author, academic advisor, and educator Ana Homayoun addresses issues that are critical and timely for parents, teens, and educators in her new book, “Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admissions.” (26:17)

Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist best known for defining and naming seasonal affective disorder, or (SAD). He talks about how SAD can affect people in all seasons. (0:52)Then, Dr. Nathan Joos is a new ENT (ear, nose, and throat) physician at Intermountain Health Park City specialty clinic. He discusses some promising new treatments for sleep apnea. (25:34)

Intermountain Park City Hospital is welcoming its first pediatric orthopedic surgeon, who will provide comprehensive, orthopedic care to children and further expand the hospital’s pediatric care services for families living along the Wasatch Back. (0:46)Then, certified music therapist and local resident Kayla Zuckerman Kantor talks about her business, Make Me a Melody, and how she was inspired by working in pediatric palliative care at Primary Children’s Hospital. (24:33)

MIT economist Amy Finkelstein shares a lively and provocative proposal for American health insurance reform in her new book, “We’ve Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care.” (00:50)Then, Julia Geisler, Executive Director of the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance, talks about the annual climbing festival, this year in the Uintah Mountains, and pays tribute to climbing by sharing an exciting announcement. (26:46)

Tom Mueller is the New York Times bestselling author of "Extra Virginity" and "Crisis of Conscience." Tom discusses his new book "How to Make a Killing: Blood, Death and Dollars in American Medicine." This book is about the world of kidney dialysis, whistleblowing, and profit. It’s also about what our kidneys do for us and what the health care industry can often fail to do for our kidneys. (1:19)Then, physical therapist Heather Deford talks about young women’s health and how to achieve body awareness and confidence, inner strength, core balance, and healthy strategies to manage puberty. Heather’s business, Holistic Womb, along with the Beau Collective present a workshop in late August and early September for 4th-7th grade females called Shift that aims to facilitate these topics. (37:12)

Erin Lee of Halotherapy Solutions discusses a natural salt therapy that may help clean the lungs and combat effects of air pollution. (0:42)Then, psychologist Dr. Ellen Braaten talks about “Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation.” (27:24)

Go on a powerful exploration of how we pay attention in a distracted world with philosopher and entrepreneur Christian Madsbjerg. His new book may transform the way we connect with one another - at work, at home, and beyond. (0:47)Then, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Roy A. Meals takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history, and health to unlock the mysteries of our muscles. (29:01)

Former on-air host and reporter for the Golf Channel, Lisa Cornwell, talks about her time inside what she calls "the boys’ club of sports media."(1:32)Then, a rebroadcast of our March interview with Dr. Will Cole who examines the relationship between what you eat and how you feel in his book "Gut Feelings." (26:54)

Three-time James Beard award winner and cookbook author, Anya Von Bremzen takes us through the culture of the culinary world as she travels the globe in search of food, history and the meaning of home. (1:02)Then, Dr. Giselle Batcheller, founder of Wellness and Esthetics in Park City. She brings some of the most advanced protocols in lasers and regenerative medicine to Utah. (25:08)

Nearly 70% of men over 60 have a noncancerous enlarged prostate. Dr. Shivank Bhatia, a top interventional radiologist, talks about a procedure called prostatic arterial embolization (PAE) that is non-invasive and very effective in shrinking the prostate. (1:23)Then, investigative journalist and sustainable fashion expert Alden Wicker joins the program to enlighten us about the clothes we wear. Her new book is "To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick --And How We Can Fight Back.” (26:17)

Journalist Darrell Hartman tells the story of two American explorers Robert Peary and Frederick Cook who both claimed to have discovered the North Pole.Then, Novelist Ruta Sepetys explores what makes a story that leaves an indelible mark on the reader or listener.

First, author and entrepreneur Martinus Evans challenges the conventional narrative of what a runner looks like in his new book, “Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run.” (1:04)Then, local children’s book author Katie Mullaly on the "Land of Enough," the long-awaited next volume in the Land of… children’s books series which teaches all of us the power of gratitude. (23:58)Finally, another local author Cami Richardson discusses her recent memoir, "Foggy Goggles." (38:16)

First, Glamour Magazine's senior editor Stephanie McNeal shares an unfiltered, colorful romp through the IRL world of influencers that spills the tea on the $16 billion dollar industry of content creation. (0:51)Then, Wild Women Tribe’s founder Renee Huang shares upcoming community events and mindful adventures for empowered women. (24:41)

Sports and health journalist Christine Yu writes about groundbreaking science of women athletes in her new book, “Up to Speed.” (0:53)Then, local resident and author Joel Zuckerman talks about an upcoming speaker series on how focused, proactive, day-to-day gratitude can have a transformative effect on a person’s health, well-being and outlook. (25:18)

Prize-winning author and breast cancer survivor Leslie Lehr talks about her new book, “A Boob’s Life: How America’s Obsession Shaped Me and You.”Then, Sharon Palmer, known as the “vegan nutritionist,” presents a food plan for those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or just a desire to eat a low-glycemic diet.

Utah-based author Jeff Devaney talks about how he overcame a language-based learning disability that has shaped his entire life. (0:58) Then, the owners and founding chefs of Hell’s Backbone Grill in Southern Utah tell the story behind the destination restaurant. (21:24) Finally, meet the people behind this weekend's Running With Ed fundraising event. (40:24)

Kristen Schultz, director of the Early Childhood Alliance of the Park City Community Foundation, and Anna Thomas with Voices for Utah Children, discuss the crisis in funding for early childcare and education and why supporting young children is the best investment for society at large. (1:07)May is mental health awareness month. The Christian Center of Park City shares how it is working to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. (31:20)

Linguist Valerie Fridland weaves together history, psychology, science and laugh-out-loud anecdotes to explain why we speak the way we do today and how that impacts what kids may be saying tomorrow. (0:57) Then, Neil King Jr., who walked 330 miles along the edges of roads and highways between Washington, DC and New York City, talks about what he learned about America along the way. (29:13)

Dr. Izabella Wentz discusses adrenal fatigue and how it relates to thyroid conditions (1:03). Then, fitness gurus Juliet and Kelly Starrett share the 10 essential habits to help you move freely and live fully (25:55).

Dr. Ricardo Nuila, a hospitalist at a safety-net hospital in Houston, writes about the state of healthcare in his book "The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine." (1:06) Then, a rebroadcast of The Mountain Life's interview with Dacher Keltner, an expert in human emotions, about his new book, "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life." (27:49)

Local resident and CEO of KT Tape, Jessica Klodnicki, talks about this therapeutic kinesiology tape that supports tendons, muscles and fascia and improves blood flow.Then, Northwestern Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics Research Lab's Dr. Viorica Marian shares her new book, "The Power of Language: How the Codes We Use to Think, Speak, and Live Transform Our Minds."

The Park City Culinary Institute shares what’s cooking since the school opened in 2014. Then, adventure skier and storyteller Brody Leven explains how he advocates for the planet and people through his steep skiing and self-supported endurance outings.

Functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole examines what can be a shame-filled relationship between what you eat and how you feel in his new book "Gut Feelings." (0:54) Then, psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin explores the right way, albeit maybe not the easy way, to self-care. (26:14)

Sports physician Dr. Max Testa, who runs the Sports Performance Center at Park City Hospital, talks about scientifically helping people find the most efficient and effective path to fitness and performance.Then author Meg Zucker, who has written "Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities," joins the show.

Award-winning journalist and internationally recognized speaker on gender issues, sex and relationships, Peggy Orenstein discusses her latest book, "Unraveling."Then designer and author Cyndie Spiegel shares how a series of family tragedies during the pandemic made her reconsider everything in her book, "Microjoys."

New York Times best-selling author and journalist Sam Quiñones tackles one of the most serious challenges the US faces today in his new book, "The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth." (00:55) Local author Robin Hill talks about his new book, a fiction based on his time working as an alternative educator for at-risk teens and what inspires him to help these youth. (27:14)

Psychotherapist Dr. Dana Dorfman discusses how parents can tackle the anxiety they may be passing onto their children in her new book, "When Worry Works: How to Harness Your Parenting Stress and Guide Your Teen to Success."And local Dr. Vanessa Hart shares her new venture. After a long career as a general surgeon, she has started her own practice specializing in medical aesthetics at Spa Asteria in Park City.

Concussion expert and physical therapist Annie Howard shares how her own personal experience with a traumatic brain injury has intensified her passion for helping others with concussions. (00:41) Then M. Yvette Quintana and Jules Renner share how adult ADHD can be turned into a superpower. They say it is all about how you navigate it and make it work for you. (23:21)

Callie Bauer, who specializes in oncology massage at Intermountain Park City Hospital, shares a growing body of research showing promising results in clinical trials and in-hospital massage programs. (00:38) Then local author Bonnie Bedford Park presents the second book of her trilogy, "Six Weeks For Boat Mail." (26:12)

Essayist and biographer for the Dalai Lama, Pico Iyer, talks about how to find what truly fills a person with happiness. (00:00) Then, Vincent Tolman who was pronounced dead in 2003 and put in a body bag when a paramedic broke protocol to try, and succeed, to revive him. (24.32)

Dr. Marc Schulz shares how to be more fulfilled in "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness." (00:51) Author and lecturer Chris Bailey explores the science behind living a deeper, more intentional life in "How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times." (26:26)

Dr. Anna Lembke discusses her book, "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence." She shares how we can recharge our natural dopamine release by cutting out the unhealthy external search for dopamine.(00:44)Then, Park City resident Dr. Bob Barrali, a board-certified emergency physician who transitioned into integrative medicine, shares why he founded Journease, a therapy clinic in Salt Lake City specializing in ketamine-assisted therapy. (35:11)

Dacher Keltner, an expert in human emotions, presents his new book, "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life." (00:56) Then Park City local Kay Whiting Harrison shares her story about surviving a suicide attempt to achieve her goal of giving hope and saving lives in, "Lived to Tell: Thriving After Suicide Attempt." (23:55)

Dr. Temple Grandin, an author, academic, and animal behaviorist discusses her book, "Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions." (01:29)Best-selling author Nathalia Holt talks about her book "Wise Gals: The Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of Espionage." (27:07)

Boot fitter extraordinaire Brian Potempa, who has been in the ski industry for over 30 years, talks about his recently opened shop, The Ski Shoe, in Park City. (01:00) Judd Efinger with Park City Teamworks talks about his new book, "The 7 Summits of Winning Teams: Why Some Teams Make it to the Top." (24:05)

Kyra Wong, the founder of Pain Free Studio in Park City, is a postural alignment specialist and an accredited exercise therapist trained at the Egoscue Institute. She and her team are offering health for the holidays. (01:00) Creative director at the Pantone Color Institute and author of the new book "Deep Color: The Shades That Shape Our Souls," Keith Recker, talks about how color is a powerful force in our lives, a significant influence in visual and verbal communication and on the decisions we make every day. (27:04)

New York Times best-selling author and journalist Sam Quiñones tackles one of the most serious challenges the US faces today in his new book, "The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth." (1:02) Writer Linda McGurk presents, "The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day." (27:45)

Bestselling author and gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan discusses her new book, "The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens From the Inside Out." (00:41) Then, Nick Houchens, owner and founder of A-Line Ski and Sport, shares his mobile custom ski boot fitting business is in Park City. (24:23)And finally, time management expert Laura Vandercam shares her new book, "Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters." (41:07)

Dr. Aric Prather, a world-renowned sleep scientist and an expert clinician, says he has cracked the code to help even the most restless of sleepers get a good night’s rest.Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, the founder and clinical director of the largest private ADHD specialty clinic in the US, discusses her new book, "Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults With ADHD."

Local physical therapist Heather Jean Deford, founder of Holistic Womb, specializes in pelvic floor, jaw and craniosacral therapy. For 19 years Deford has helped women reverse symptoms of incontinence and pain. (00:00)Then local resident and founder of Brolly Arts, Amy MacDonald, previews a community discussion on the evaporating Great Salt Lake and how we can help to ensure enough water stays in the lake for its healthy future. (28:26)

This week's show focuses on autism and diverse ways of thinking. First, New York Times best-selling author Dr. Temple Grandin. She lives with autism and presents the various ways an autistic mind thinks in her new book, "Visual Thinking."Then we hear from Deb Hartley and Liza Howell from Bridge 21, a local organization that offers support and housing options for neurodiverse individuals in our community.