In this episode of the Wishing You Well podcast, we explore why Vogue magazine has named 2026 “The Year of the Cabbage” and why this humble vegetable deserves a permanent place on your plate. From gut health and immune support to heart-healthy benefits, cabbage is a simple food that can have a powerful wellness impact in your life. You will hear some easy, delicious ways to enjoy cabbage every day, whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a family.

Tune in for nourishment, inspiration and a fresh perspective on one of the most underrated wellness foods of the year. Once you are done listening, use the recommendations below to start making Cabbage the culinary star in your kitchen.

Recommended Cabbage Recipes & Ideas:

Lemon-Tahini Cabbage Slaw
Shredded green and red cabbage tossed with lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic, and a touch of honey.

Garlic-Sautéed Cabbage
Quickly sauté sliced cabbage with olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes — a perfect weeknight side.

Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Thick cabbage slices roasted with olive oil, smoked paprika, and sea salt until crispy and caramelized.

Simple Gut-Healthy Sauerkraut Bowl
Warm grains topped with sauerkraut, avocado, olive oil, and roasted veggies.

Cabbage Wraps
Blanched cabbage leaves filled with quinoa, lentils, or shredded chicken and herbs.

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Wishing You Well Podcast: "The 'Upside-Down' Food Pyramid - What It Means For You".

In this episode of Wishing You Well, we explore the idea of the brand new food pyramid recently released by the Health and Human Services Department.

The Department of Health and Human Services has recently released a new Food Pyramid. Many are calling it "the upside-down" food pyramid because several significant changes have been made. I am here to offer you some guidance to help us make sense of, and easily implement the changes. Here's a SPOILER ALERT...I will NOT be recommending that we all start eating more red meat and drinking more alcohol and full-fat dairy. The big take-away from the new recommendations is this: "eat real food" which simply means consume less ultra-processed foods, reduce your sugar intake, and eat more whole foods.

So tune in to find out what the new pyramid means for you and how you can use it to live your healthiest life.

You will learn:

• Why the original food pyramid left so many people hungry and tired
• What foods actually deserve to be the foundation of your meals
• The role protein and healthy fats play in blood sugar balance
• How to include carbohydrates without fear or extremes
• A gentler, more sustainable way to nourish your body

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PODCAST: "GEARING UP FOR A HEALTHY 2026" - This episode of the "Wishing You Well" Podcast will help and motivate you to more easily achieve your health and wellness goals in the new year. Tune in to hear Health Coach Maria Patrick's recommended 4-prong strategy that will make it simpler for you to improve your health this year. You will have a simple and concrete way to "GET YOUR GEAR READY TO PLAY" in 2026 for:

1) Movement and exercise.

2) Nutrition and Nourishment

3) Rest, Sleep & Recovery

4) Mental & Emotional Wellness

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REBROADCAST - In tribute to the remarkable Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, we are revisiting this special episode from Season 1 of "Wishing You Well". Originally released two years ago, it marked the joyful moment when Sister Jean threw out the first pitch at an MLB game — at the age of 104!

This past Thursday, Sister Jean passed away at the age of 106, just two weeks after officially retiring as the beloved Chaplain of the Loyola-Chicago Men’s Basketball Team. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, purpose and tireless encouragement that touched generations.

If you haven't already done so, I highly recommend reading her inspiring book:
"Wake Up With Purpose! What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years" — a beautiful reflection on life, resilience and lifting others up.

Thank you, Sister Jean, for the inspiration, joy and wisdom you brought into the world. Rest in Peace.

#sisterjean #loyolachicago #104yearsold #longevity #fulfilledlife #ripsisterjean #loyolamensbasketball #wakeupwithpurpose #lifelessons #inspiration #joy #faith #findingmeaning #purpose #ageisjustanumber

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Wishing You Well Podcast, Season 6, Episode 1 - "Live Long and Prosper". Today we get inspiration and lessons in longevity from William Shatner who is 94 years old and continues to live his best life. This podcast includes advice from the way William Shatner lives his life as well as a brief Qi Gong breathing meditation to help bring balance into your day.

#longevity #williamshatner #livelongandprosper #meditation

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PODCAST: What's Cooking? The Hidden Dangers of Gas Stovetops.

We often think about WHAT we are cooking. But maybe it's time to think about HOW we are cooking too. Gas Stoves which have been ubiquitous for years are popular for their precise heat control, but they come with negative health effects, especially related to indoor air quality and long-term respiratory health. Tune in to hear the breakdown and the steps you can take today to reduce your risks.

#gascooking #gasstovetop #healthycooking #respiratoryhealth #airpollutants

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GUIDED MEDITATION: Relax and unwind as you let yourself swim with the dragons. This is the perfect meditation to help release the heat and humidity of the summer. You are invited to bring in fluidity and connection with the dragon's flowing spirit. Embrace the flow as you mind, body and spirit relax and unwind.

#meditation #guidedmeditation #swimmingdragon

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This week's wellness lesson and inspiration comes from three-time NBA Champion Dwyane Wade. Dwyane has an excellent personal philosophy for how to live your best life...prepare for everything as if you are an athlete. Watch the tapes, read the playbook, visualize your opponent, come ready and prepared! He showed off these skills recently when he co-hosted the 4th hour of NBC's The Today Show. I watched him and I was inspired. I hope you are too!

#dwyanewade #dwade #livelikeanathlete #preparelikeanathlete #motivation #inspiration #wellness #preparation #bestlife

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