FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

Feel-Good Holidays: Gifts, Zero-Proof Sips + Gratitude Threads

Joined by WGNO’s Carrigan Chauvin, this episode goes beyond “holiday survival tips” with a deeper dive on what actually leaves us feeling good over the holiday season. Molly and Carrigan cover travel + wellness gift ideas, plus zero proof cocktails and healthy holiday baking that still feels festive. Plus, a 'gratitude thread' exercise that reframes how we see the people and moments we’re grateful for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staying Grounded When the Holidays Get Messy

The holidays can bring joy, nostalgia — and emotional whiplash. Neuropsychologist Dr. John Sawyer joins me for his third FUELED appearance to talk through the subtle sources of holiday stress we don’t often talk about: feeling unseen, absorbing others’ moods, or juggling traditions that don’t quite fit anymore. We’ll talk about how to set emotional boundaries with grace, stay kind when opinions differ, and create genuine connection that outlasts the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Sleep Q&A: Cortisol, CBD, Magnesium & What To Do at 3 AM

Sleep deserves the same priority as nutrition and exercise, and in this episode Molly welcomes back sleep researcher Dr. Erin Hanlon (University of Chicago) for a rapid-fire Q&A on your top questions. From 3 a.m. cortisol spikes to THC and CBD, magnesium, melatonin, alcohol, caffeine, and what to actually do when you can’t sleep in the middle of the night, Dr. Hanlon shares science-backed strategies you can use right away. LINKS Sleep & Cravings, Part 1 (Nov 2020) | https://bit.ly/3J6VgIt Sleep & Cravings, Part 2 (Nov 2020) | https://bit.ly/4h1Yeux  Daylight Saving Time—Should It Stay or Go? (2022) | https://bit.ly/3L4ncx6  Science of Sleep Through the Ages (2023) | https://bit.ly/4h3FEBW  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Morning Routine: Habits To Shape Our Health, Mind and Mood

How we spend our mornings sets the tone for everything that follows — not just for how we feel today, but for our long-term health, both mind and body. In this episode, I walk through my current morning routine — from what I drink first thing to the supplements I use and why. Not as a prescription, but as a conversation starter to help you build your own version — one that fits your lifestyle and supports your energy, focus and wellbeing. LINKS Molly’s podcast on Creatine | https://bit.ly/431X2RW  Molly’s column on Collagen | https://bit.ly/42v2JaT  More on NMN | https://bit.ly/4nGCQ05 WGNO recipe for a similar ‘Clarity Cocktail’ | https://bit.ly/4mVSJyw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brain Health at Every Age: Staying Sharp Today, Protecting Tomorrow

What does “brain health” really mean? From daily clarity, focus and mood to reducing risk of Alzheimer’s later, brain health lives on two timelines. Dr. James Rini joins me to talk through the latest research on the MIND diet, creatine, omega-3s, L-theanine, probiotics, and more - plus the non-negotiables of sleep, movement and nutrition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices