Episode 78

78 - Take Five and a Health Snack

78 - Take Five and a Health Snack

The book called "Feel Better in Five" by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is about taking small, quick actions, or "health snacks," to improve your physical and emotional well-being.

Dr. Chatterjee emphasizes that it's not about the destination, but rather the journey. And he gives some awesome tips for creating healthy habits, like starting easy, tying habits to existing ones, respecting natural rhythms, and designing environments for success. Plus, he encourages positive self-talk and celebrating your successes along the way.

One of the coolest parts of the book is that it includes recipes for health snacks to address various physical and emotional issues. But even better, Dr. Chatterjee encourages readers to come up with their own health snacks too!

https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=3100

https://drchatterjee.com/feel-better-in-5/

https://drchatterjee.com/feel-better-in-5-how-to-follow-my-daily-plan-that-will-help-you-feel-great-for-life/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MekMbN4hDzY

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Jill McKinley

I’m Jill from the Northwoods. Professionally, I work in Health IT, where I untangle complex systems and help people use technology more effectively. But at heart, I’m a curious lifelong learner—always exploring how things work, why people grow the way they do, and how even the smallest steps can spark real transformation. That curiosity fuels everything I do, from problem-solving at work to sharing insights through my creative projects.

My journey wasn’t always easy. Growing up, I faced a rough childhood, and books became my lifeline. They introduced me to voices of ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and the natural world around me. Those pages taught me resilience, gave me perspective, and helped me see that wisdom is everywhere—waiting to be noticed, gathered, and shared.