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Alternative Health · Lynn Ware Peek, Mary Beth Maziarz

The Mountain Life

by Lynn Ware Peek, Mary Beth Maziarz

The Mountain Life is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on variety of topics from health and fitness, nutrition and parenting as well as lifestyle and education. Co-hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Mary Beth Maziarz hear from experts, authors, explorers and Wasatch Back locals who share ways to maximize your mountain life.

Latest episodes

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Cross-country champion 'King' Klæbo comes to Utah

Eleven-time Olympic Gold medalist, cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo talks skiing, competition, and what drives him to the top.

Oct 7
29 min

The Leatherman tool and the art of the big idea

The Leatherman multi-tool began with one simple idea scribbled down by an aspiring inventor—and became an iconic American company. Tim Leatherman shares the lessons behin

Oct 7
21 min

The surprising connection between GLP-1 drugs and eye health

Local ophthalmologist and MyEyes founder Dr. Barbara Wirotsko explains how monitoring eye pressure can be simple and revealing, and discusses how GLP-1 drugs could offer

Sep 30
26 min

Can happiness be taught?

In the monthly “Resilient Youth” series, therapist Frank Clayton explores how young people can build habits of gratitude, optimism and resilience while learning to notice

Sep 30
22 min

The brain science behind confidence

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff reveals that learning to act with confidence, even when self-doubt shows up, can change how you perform and live.

Sep 24
27 min

A different approach to women’s health and menopause

Dr. Annie Peterson explores a more personalized approach to women’s health, with evidence-based care that gives women more time, context and partnership—especially throug

Sep 24
24 min

Deborah Jennings on continuing to evolve, create your best life

As part of our new 'Park City's Second Acts' series, we welcome newcomer Deborah Jennings to the show to talk about curiosity, sharing stories, and how to find your commu

Sep 10
22 min

Beyond shame: A better approach to recovery and healing

Shame is NOT an effective tool for changing unhealthy behaviors, and science is now proving that there are better ways to spark durable changes. This Recovery Month, rath

Sep 10
28 min

The surprising benefits of walking

Chiropractor Courtney Conley and physical therapist Milica McDowell explore the vast benefits of walking in their new book, “Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boos

Sep 2
25 min

Finding sustainable fresh plant foods in our cities, back yards

Meg Bartley, PhD candidate in anthropology at the University of Utah, explores how social norms shape what we consider food versus weeds, and how rethinking the edible pl

Sep 2
22 min

The state of our skin following the summer of fun in the sun

Dr. Claudia Kim takes a closer look at what summer does to our skin, exploring why dark spots and fine lines become more noticeable after months of sun exposure, and what

Aug 26
20 min

Teaching young minds to find their calm

In this month’s Resilient Youth episode, Randi Jo Greenberg reveals how simple yoga and mindfulness practices can give young people powerful tools for managing stress and

Aug 26
29 min

The discovery changing ovarian cancer prevention

What if one of medicine's deadliest cancers has been hiding in plain sight? New York Times science writer Gina Kolata explains the discovery that's changing how doctors p

Aug 19
22 min

Reclaiming our imagination

Imagination may be far more than daydreaming. Dr. Cassandra Vieten explores the science behind this powerful brain function—and how strengthening it can foster creativity

Aug 19
27 min

Today’s chiropractic toolkit of adjustments and soft tissue work supports whole-body health

Chiropractors Dr. Christine Phillips and Dr. Rachel Santa Maria from The Chiropractic Collective share how gentle, whole-body chiropractic care, from infant ear infection

Aug 12
25 min

When the impossible becomes the path

After a devastating traumatic brain injury ended her X Games career, Park City’s own Jamie MoCrazy proves that resilience can take you to extraordinary heights. She talks

Aug 12
22 min

How making challah can heal what ails you

Physician Beth Ricanati traded a stress-driven health scare for a weekly ritual of braiding challah. She discusses the practice in her new book, "The Braided Prescription

Aug 5
24 min

Hidden leaders you may be overlooking in your own organization

Michael Dowling discusses his new book, "The Unlikely Leader," which explores the bias that limits leadership potential by emphasizing traditional traits like confidence

Aug 5
24 min

Building resilient, creative kids one show at a time

Amy Livingston, new Artistic Director of the Egyptian YouTheatre program, discusses how participating in the arts can be an especially powerful and supportive resource fo

Jul 29
24 min

How new Daylight Saving legislation may affect us all

Journalist and circadian rhythm expert Lynne Peeples discusses the new benefits and challenges we may face without this twice-yearly clock-shifting tradition.

Jul 29
25 min

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