Rise and Thrive with EHE Health
Join us for our digital video series, Rise and Thrive, that takes a deeper dive into your physical, mental, and nutritional health. Our own EHE experts team up with industry leaders to provide you tips and best practices.

Recent Epsiodes

Ep 52: Healthy Heart Facts, Tips, & More

1/6/22

Dr. Ali Haider and EHE Health’s Natasha Banks discuss heart health, the importance of exercise and a healthy diet, plus much more.

Ep 51: How to Kick Start Healthy Habits

1/6/22

The New Year is upon us! And right now is the perfect time to get into a healthy lifestyle routine! Join EHE Health Mentor, Sam Bailey for an informative Rise and Thrive conversation and helpful tips for kick-starting healthy habits today!

Ep 50: Avoiding Holiday Stress

12/17/21

This time of year can be challenging for many, especially if you have lost a family member or loved one. Join EHE Health Mentor, Jon Berman, and Natasha Banks, EHE Health Event Coordinator, for an important Rise and Thrive conversation on how to avoid holiday stress, and tips on how to stay emotionally healthy this holiday season!

Ep 49: Move Up Your Exercise Routine

12/02/21

Maggi Gao, NASM CPT joins Rise & Thrive for an important discussion about why your should move up your New Year’s exercise resoltuion! She discusses how you can stick to your goals and takes us through a beginner’s demo on how to get started moving at home!

                               

Helping you maintain a healthy balance of nutritional foods to maximize your output and support your immune system

Ep 45: Back to Work Nutrition

9/23/21

Cara Clark, Author, Nutritionist, Wellness Educator, Speaker joins Rise and Thrive for an informative conversation on proper nutrition as we head back to the office. Learn here how to stay full, focused, and energized with Cara’s tips! 

Ep 41: Simple Summer Substituions

7/22/21

With the holidays around the corner, you may be looking to make something special—and we have just the treat! Baking whiz Whitney Forstall Grandpre’ was joined by EHE Health’s Sam Nuzio to show everyone how to make Orange Cranberry Ginger Muffins, which takes a seasonal ingredients to a whole new level. 

Ep. 35: Guide to Meal Prepping

3/18/21

Among hectic schedules, meal prep is a great tool to help keep us on track. EHE Health’s Samantha Nuzio, RD, will be joined by Marissa Meshulam, MS, RD, CDN to demonstrate and discuss simple and approachable meal prep strategies to make cooking at home less of a hassle.

Helping you improve your mental and emotional health, focusing on techniques from breathing exercises to meditation

Ep 39: Creating Financial Stability

6/3/21

We have enough stress in our lives already, so why not take steps toward a healthier money mindset? Seema Sarin of EHE Health and financial expert Carol Hunter discuss how to steady your spending behavior, adjust your attitude toward money, and take steps toward being in control with your personal finance.

Ep 38: Prep to Fight Financial Stress

5/27/21

This year showed how essential it is to prepare for unexpected challenges. In this episode, Dr. Seema Sarin of EHE Health and financial expert Carol Hunter discuss how emergency funds, estate planning, health insurance, and other groundwork can help reduce stress when crisis hits.

Ep. 37: Handling Post-Pandemic Stress

5/20/21

The uncertainty caused by the pandemic has led to stress for everyone—including anxiety over money. Join Dr. Seema Sarin and Carol Hunter as they talk through financial health and how to keep your stress under control.

Helping you move throughout your daily life with customized workouts, stretching, and mobility exercises

Ep 43: Bodyweight Workout

8/19/21

Special guest Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Trainer, CSCS, demonstrates a bodyweight mobility workout. Mobility exercises help prevent injury, maintain flexibility, and maximize the results of your workouts!

Ep 40: P.volve At-Home Workout 

6/18/21

Let’s move together! EHE Health is happy to announce our partnership with P.volve! Today P.volve’s trainers Jacob Frazier and Kimmie Prokurat will be taking us through a quick workout that we all can take part in from the comfort of our own homes!

Ep. 34: Exercise for a Healthy Heart

2/18/21

Join Regina Wilson and Marie Urban, Health Fitness Specialist, as they help you discover the benefits physical activity has on your heart. Join in on a heart healthy workout guided by some helpful tips to leave you and your heart feeling healthy.

      

All Previous Episodes

Ep. 48: Having a Healthy Thanksgiving

11/11/21

Ryan Turner and Joe Rodonis join Rise and Thrive for an informative discussion on how to have a healthy and happy holiday this Thanksgiving! Learn here how to stay mentally and physically balanced with their important tips!

Ep. 47: Oral Health

10/28/21

Dental and oral health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Join EHE Health’s Eva Bedell and Dr. Beebe, a dentist practitioner as they give you the best tips to practicing oral care.

Ep. 46: Breast Cancer Awareness

10/14/21

Dr. Naueen Safdar, EHE Health Medical Director, and Jessie Leon, EHE Health Stamford Clinic Director, join Rise and Thrive for an informative conversation for breast cancer. Learn more about risk factors, prevention, and more.

Ep. 45: Back to Work Nutrition

9/23/21

Cara Clark, Author, Nutritionist, Wellness Educator, Speaker joins Rise and Thrive for an informative conversation on proper nutrition as we head back to the office. Learn here how to stay full, focused, and energized with Cara’s tips! 

Ep. 44: Chronic Pain Awareness

9/9/21

September marks Pain Awareness Month. This month, we aim to raise awareness and provide tips on how you can manage your pain. In today’s Rise and Thrive, Dr. Sean Coleman is taking us through treating and preventing chronic pain.

Ep. 43: Bodyweight Workout

8/19/21

Special guest Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Trainer, CSCS, demonstrates a bodyweight mobility workout. Mobility exercises help prevent injury, maintain flexibility, and maximize the results of your workouts!

Ep. 42: Why Hydration is So Important

8/5/21

EHE Health’s Alexandra Farricker talks with special guest Leah Cohen, MS, RDN and founder of Leah Cohen Nutrition, all about hydration. Leah discusses the benefits of being properly hydrated, as well as some tips for how to drink more water daily. Plus, she breaks down what happens inside your body when it’s dehydrated, as well as how drinking coffee can still fit a hydrated lifestyle.

Ep. 41: Simple Summer Substitutions

7/22/21

Healthy eating is about nourishing your body and having a healthy relationship with food. In this week’s Rise and Thrive, special guest Chelsea Golub, MS, RDN, CDN, talks with EHE Health’s Michael Arana about simple substitutions you can make for a healthier summer.

Ep. 40: P.volve's At-Home Workout

6/18/21

Let’s move together! EHE Health is happy to announce our partnership with P.volve! Today P.volve’s trainers Jacob Frazier and Kimmie Prokurat will be taking us through a quick workout that we all can take part in from the comfort of our own homes!

Ep. 39: Confident Financial Stability

6/3/21

We have enough stress in our lives already, so why not take steps toward a healthier money mindset? Seema Sarin of EHE Health and financial expert Carol Hunter discuss how to steady your spending behavior, adjust your attitude toward money, and take steps toward being in control with your personal finance.

Ep. 38: Prep to Fight Financial Stress

5/27/21

This year showed how essential it is to prepare for unexpected challenges. In this episode, Dr. Seema Sarin of EHE Health and financial expert Carol Hunter discuss how emergency funds, estate planning, health insurance, and other groundwork can help reduce stress when crisis hits.

Ep. 37: Post-Pandemic Financial Stress

5/20/21

The uncertainty caused by the pandemic has led to stress for everyone—including anxiety over money. Join Dr. Seema Sarin and Carol Hunter as they talk through financial health and how to keep your stress under control.

Ep. 36: A Guide to Meal Prepping

3/18/21

Among hectic schedules, meal prep is a great tool to help keep us on track. EHE Health’s Samantha Nuzio, RD, will be joined by Marissa Meshulam, MS, RD, CDN to demonstrate and discuss simple and approachable meal prep strategies to make cooking at home less of a hassle.

Ep. 35: Spring Into Nutrition

3/4/21

With winter coming to an end you may be feeling more energetic to kick start a new routine. This week’s Rise and Thrive features Katie Casey and Laura Farrell, RDN will discuss how you can spring into a healthy nutrition regimen this month.

Ep. 34: Exercise for a Healthy Heart

2/18/21

Join Regina Wilson and Marie Urban, Health Fitness Specialist, as they help you discover the benefits physical activity has on your heart. Join in on a heart healthy workout guided by some helpful tips to leave you and your heart feeling healthy.

Ep. 33: Reduce Risk for Heart Disease

2/4/21

Find out what you can do to reduce your risk for heart disease. Join EHE Health physician Dr.Becker, and Marianne Pepe-Tomlinson CMA, as they discuss causes of heart disease and how adapting a healthy lifestyle can help prevent risks.

Ep. 32: Mindful Meditation

1/21/21

Join Nikki Nie & Khadija Akther for a live Mindfulness Meditation class to help refocus and re-establish yourself . Learn how to quiet your mind of negativity and cultivate a sense of calm and positivity throughout your day. Leave feeling focused, energized, inspired and grateful.

Ep. 31: New Year, New Resiliency

1/7/21

A strong 2021 starts with a resilient approach, and we’re here to help. EHE Health’s Ester Paltielova was joined by business mindset coach Sarah Irvin, to discuss the tools and techniques you can use to build resilience and meet any challenge.

Ep. 30: Holiday Stretch

12/17/20

The holidays are a difficult time of year to fit in your regular exercise routine. Whether you’re spending the holidays singing Christmas carols or watching movies with the family, you should take the time to incorporate some easy stretching to keep your body flexible. Cadizsh Norford, Master Trainer will lead Dulcia Huang through a great stretch routine that can easily be done to keep your body moving during the holidays.

Ep. 29: Mindful Holiday Eating

12/10/20

Emotional eating can peak during the holidays, especially with festive treats everywhere you look. EHE Health’s Director of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Seema Sarin, and Kylie Lebel RDN, LDN, discuss how it is possible to enjoy food throughout the holidays without sabotaging your nutrition goals. It just takes a little planning and a mindful approach.

Ep. 28: Easing Your Holiday Stress

12/3/20

The holidays can be stressful even in normal years… and 2020 is anything but normal. How can you protect your mental health amid this year’s festivities? Dr. Moreen Rubin was joined by EHE Health’s Natalie Desmaris for a Rise and Thrive conversation about the best strategies for managing the stress and anxiety that often accompany the holiday season.

Ep. 27: Sports Nutrition for You

11/19/20

Good sports nutrition is incredibly important as we pursue our goals, but it can also be an intimidating topic. What should you know? Athlete’s Pursuit podcast co-hosts Joe Rodonis, a performance coach, and Ryan Turner, a registered dietitian and founder of Food Is Fuel NYC, will join EHE’s Health Mentor Katie Casey to discuss sports nutrition and how to use it in your life.

Ep. 26: Healthy Holiday Muffins

11/12/20

With the holidays around the corner, you may be looking to make something special—and we have just the treat! Baking whiz Whitney Forstall Grandpre’ was joined by EHE Health’s Sam Nuzio to show everyone how to make Orange Cranberry Ginger Muffins, which takes a seasonal ingredients to a whole new level.

Ep. 25: Planting for Positivity

11/6/20

Are you looking to liven up your home with plants? Adding plants to your living space can have many positive effects on your mood, especially as we enter the winter months. Gabby, the Plant Baby Mama, was joined by EHE Health’s Robbie Macaraeg for a fun demo perfect for anyone interested in making their home a little more green.

Ep. 24: Benefits of Baking (Doughnuts)

10/29/20

As a comforting at-home hobby, baking has been big this year—and it can do a lot for overall self-care. Pastry chef extraordinaire Emily Laurae will join EHE Health’s Nicole Caruso to show us how to make her Apple Bourbon Spice Doughnuts. They’ll also cover healthy ingredient substitutions and discuss baking’s positive impact on mindfulness, satisfaction, and general wellbeing.

Ep. 23: Declutter the Stress

10/15/20

A cluttered or disorganized home or workspace impacts your physical and mental health. Join Rise and Thrive for EHE Health’s Lisa Mindel & Rachel Rosenthal to discuss rearranging your space for a happier, healthier home.

Ep. 22: World Mental Health Day

10/7/20

Mental health support has never been more essential than right now, amid rising levels of stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma related to COVID-19 and other recent developments. But what should you know? EHE Health’s Khadijah Akther will be joined by psychotherapist and executive coach Kimberly Grocher for an important conversation about mental health, its relationship to physical health, and the resources available to you and the people in your life as we navigate these challenging times.

Ep. 21: Breast Cancer Awareness

10/1/20

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s critical not to overlook this all-too-common disease amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Cara Pensabene, EHE Health Medical Director, will be joined by Clinic Director Jessie Leon for an important conversation about risk reduction, common breast cancer myths, and the value of mammograms and early detection.

Ep. 20: Midday Movement to Inspire

9/24/20

EHE Health’s Regina Wilson welcomes Damazi Williams of Alvin Ailey’s Arts in Education & Community Programs, who leads us through movements drawn from the legendary Ailey piece “Revelations.”

Ep. 19: Get Your Flu Shot!

9/17/20

Getting your flu shot is more important than ever. In any year, it’s essential preventive medicine. In 2020, lowering your risk for influenza keeps you healthy while helping your community devote much-needed resources to dealing with COVID-19.

Ep. 18: Back to School Balance

9/10/20

As the school year begins amid the COVID-19 pandemic, families need new strategies for emotional balance. EHE Health’s Veronica Hyatt will be joined by single parent coach Sheva Ganz, founder of A reCreative Life and an expert in helping parents develop better solutions. They’ll discuss ways to help children cope with stress and its effects, providing practical advice to keep your family emotionally resilient during this uniquely challenging school year.

Ep. 17: Savor the End of Summer

8/27/20

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to enjoy a light and delicious meal that speaks to the season. Join chef Jesse Jones, whose award-winning modern approach to Southern cuisine includes the flavorful Moroccan shrimp recipe they’ll show you how to make.

Ep. 16: Beating the Quarantine-15

8/20/20

Gym closures have disrupted our normal exercise routines, and stress of the pandemic has led to many of gaining a little extra weight. Join EHE Health’s Mary Zwick and Marcel Dinkins, Owner of Sheik Fitness LLC, through a beginners bootcamp workout to burn off that Quarantine-15!

Ep. 15: Work-From-Home Balance

8/13/20

Are you working from home… or living at work? If this extended period of working remotely blurred those lines for you, we can help restore balance. EHE Health’s Erin Maher and Anna Oakes, CEO of Build High Performing Teams, highlight some simple but powerful habits for avoiding burnout, staying productive, and feeling your best.

Ep. 14: Summer Safety

8/6/20

EHE Health’s Dr. Irina Weil and Dulcia Huang, discuss some of the big issues of summer safety, making sure you have what you need to be healthy and protected.

Ep. 13: Getting Your Summer Treats

7/30/20

EHE Health’s Robbie Macaraeg and Tanorria Askew, the popular “MasterChef” alum and owner of Tanorria’s Table, show you how to whip up an incredible roasted peach dessert that’s perfect for summer.

Ep. 12: Energize Your Home Workout

7/23/20

How’s your at-home exercise going? Whether you’ve been waiting to start a routine or need fresh ideas to switch it up, now is a great time to get invigorated. Join EHE Health’s Logan Baker and fitness influencer Matt Cheng from Beyond the Movements for a home workout check-in. They’ll discuss and demonstrate some of the best ways to stay active without a gym or fancy equipment.

Ep. 11: Skin Care Basics

7/16/20

With summer upon us, maintaining a proper skincare routine is more important than ever. Join us and the leaders at HydraFacial as we discuss skincare basics and how to nourish and maintain a healthy glow. A combination of good skincare and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay natural aging and prevent various skin problems.

Ep. 10: Home Workstation Wellbeing

7/9/20

EHE Health’s Nancy Ngai and certified Pilates instructor Varvara Kalinin of Perfect Posture Pilates, discuss the best ways to set up your workstation to minimize soreness, optimize posture, and stay physically and mentally sharp.

Ep. 9: Men's Health

6/25/20

June is Men’s Health Month and the perfect time to discuss the role of prevention in men’s lives. EHE Health’s Dr. Andrew Becker and Michael Ashford of Fit Dad Fitness, discuss some of the unique health challenges men face and how diet, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications can make a huge difference.

Ep. 8: Leveling Up Your Lunch

6/18/20

We could all use a little inspiration making our at-home lunches more delicious and nutritious. EHE Health’s Robbie Macaraeg and registered dietitian Chelsey Amer, lead a cooking demo that uses simple swaps to transform tuna salad into a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ep. 7: Finding Calm

6/11/20

Learning how to manage stress and find balance is more important now than ever. EHE Health Mentor Jeannine McGown and certified mindfulness instructor Ceri Bethan review stress management techniques and lead a meditation exercise.

Ep. 6: Get Moving!

6/4/20

EHE Health Mentor Katie Casey was joined by Jose Ozuna, a dance and fitness instructor with Ailey Extension, to lead a fun workout to help you get stronger and feel better.

Ep. 5: Opening Safely for Patients

5/28/20

A panel of EHE Health experts have made it possible for our clinics to re-open. Watch this week’s Rise and Thrive as they discuss how we’re safely resuming clinical care and helping patients adapt to a “new normal.”

Ep. 4: Managing Time For Your Life

5/21/20

Time is our most precious asset. Let’s learn to use it better! EHE Health’s Janine Bliablias was joined by life coach and practical skills expert Tia Brown to share time management tips and tricks. Learn how to plan and utilize your calendar for optimal productivity so you can get the most out of every day.

Episode 3: Financial Fitness

5/14/20

Take control of your financial health! EHE Health’s Director of Human Resources Lauren Gottlieb was joined by Bridget Todd of The Financial Gym to discuss the best ways to stay financially healthy during these uncertain times.

Ep 2: Mobility & Stretching with NEOU

5/7/20

We teamed up with the streaming fitness platform NEOU for 30 minutes of mobility, stretching, and healthy fitness tips. Hosted by EHE Health On-site Wellbeing Coordinator Mary Zwick, a certified personal trainer, and joined by Blake Shutterly, an instructor with streaming fitness platform NEOU.

Episode 1: Relationship Health

4/30/20

The kickoff to our new web series Rise & Thrive with EHE Health, starts with a focus on family and relationship health. Director of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Seema Sarin and Laura Heck, certified Marriage and Family Therapist, will share tips and take questions to keep you and your loved ones emotionally well.