Best Health Positively
Welcome to Best Health Positively, a podcast series of twice weekly mini episodes that will help listeners take steps toward their best health. In this podcast, Krista Noviski draws on 20 years of experience as a Health and Wellness Coach and shares ideas, practices, and the latest research that's instrumental to taking steps to improve our health. She discusses topics across the board, like health, mindset, motivation, and daily practices, to help listeners make changes, create more fulfilling lives, and move toward better health. Krista believes that the opportunity for each of us, to choose the focus of our time, thoughts, and energy each day, is the key to unleashing our full potential to create our best health... positively!
Episodes
117 episodes
Episode 117: Our Human Need for GROWTH- Where do You Need to Stretch Yourself?
As humans, we all have an innate need for growth- physically, emotionally, and psychologically. When we're growing, we feel more alive and resilient! When we're stagnant, we often experience boredom or anxiousness, or even fe...
Episode 116: Using a CGM to Understand Food Impact in Real Time
As we discussed in our last episode, tracking data with wearable technology can be a great TOOL when used properly. In this episode, I share a story about a client who used a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to track her blood sugar...
Episode 115: Data Tracking- Fine Line Between Healthy & Obsessed
We live in a world of wearable devices and fitness apps that allow us to track our biometrics on a daily basis. Tracking sleep scores, heart rate variability, and activity level are now commonplace and can provide beneficial information to supp...
Episode 114: Be PROACTIVE & Take Ownership of Your Health
As most of you know, it's SO important to take a proactive role in our own health. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of engagement by individuals in their own health, and medical care as well. By staying informed and taking proact...
Episode 113: A Look Back- 2025 Dietary Guidelines vs. the 1992 Food Pyramid
In this episode, we discuss the recent 2025 Dietary Guidelines in the United States and compare them to the previous Food Pyramid that was introduced by the USDA in 1992. We discuss the differences between the two and the overall i...
Episode 112: Less Input & More "Blank Space" (Part 2)
In the previous episode, we talked about the amount of INPUT we have on a daily basis from... emails, you tube, TV, Instagram, Tik Tok, Linked In, notifications, news, podcasts, and other sources. Much of this constant input is str...
Episode 111: Let's Go...Less Input & More "Blank Space" (Part 1)
Think about the amount of INPUT you have on a daily basis from... emails, you tube, TV, Instagram, Tik Tok, Linked In, notifications, news, podcasts, and other sources. Most of us have become accustomed to a huge amount of input on...
Episode 110: Make Room for MORE by Cutting Out the "Noise"
In the previous episode we talked about adding moments or experiences that make us feel more ALIVE and more energized. As we make room for those things, let's also think about distractions (or "noise") that are weighing us down and...
Episode 109: Feeling More ALIVE in Our Daily Lives!
We've all experienced that special energy on days when we feel so ALIVE! In this episode, we talk about the specific things that make us feel more energy and aliveness which will be different for all of us. It may be...
Episode 108: Habits that Reflect Who We ASPIRE to Be
It's a good question to ask ourselves, "Which of my habits are out-of-line with the person I aspire to be?"When our daily habits and way of life reflect our values, we feel great- energy is good and we feel a sense of ease. But we ...
Episode 107: Celebrating 1 Year- Thank You!
This episode marks ONE YEAR of the Best Health Positively podcast! 🥳Thanks to ALL of you for your listens and downloads, and giving me the most precious gift of all....your time. This first year has been a wonderful journey of ups ...
Episode 106: An EASY Boost- Get Outdoors!
It's the perfect time to talk about the benefits of getting more fresh air and sunshine, as we head into spring! In this episode we talk about taking everyday activities (things that we're already doing) outdoors. To get more fresh ...
Episode 105: Spring- Perfect Time for These 3 Healthy Habits
With longer days and more sunshine, spring is the perfect time to focus on healthy habits! In this episode, we'll focus on 3 ways to improve our health without making drastic changes.Some of us want to fine-tune our habits and some...
Episode 104: It Matters....What Do You EXPECT?
Our expectations set the baseline for our lives. When we expect things to go a certain way and they don't, we're disappointed. In this episode, we talk about the role of expectations in our daily lives and how to sha...
Episode 103: STEP into a Better Mood!
With rising concern over increasing anxiety and depression in young people, it makes sense to consider what we CAN do to boost mental health and well-being. In this episode we discuss findings from a 2024 study published in JAMA that show...
Episode 102: AI Lessens the "Load" on our Brains... Is This a Good Thing or Not?
In this episode, we discuss the impact of AI on brain development. This is important for kids, teenagers, and young adults (in the midst of brain development), considering the ever increasing use of AI in our everyday lives. ...
Episode 101: Take a Moment to Make Someone's Day
Every single day we have many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those around us. In this episode, I share a story about a college girl who helped an older man connect with his granddaughter. This story reminds us th...
Episode 100: Just... Go to Class!
In this episode, I share a teaching story that made me think differently about health habits. Sometimes it’s best to focus on our foundation- putting our time and energy in, on the front end, instead of looking for a quick fi...
Episode 99: It's Not About Time... It's About FOCUS
As we approach spring, it's a good time to time to check-in with ourselves by reflecting on our routines and habits. Is there something you're not doing because you don't think you have enough time? In this episode, I'll shar...
Episode 98: 3 Ways- Screen Time Poses Risk to Heart Health
In this 4 part series on Heart Health, we're talking about 4 issues that significantly impact our risk for heart disease and what we can DO to reduce that risk. In this episode, part 4, we're talking about improving heart health th...
Episode 97: Healthier Hearts through OPTIMISM (Part 3 of 4)
In this 4 part series on Heart Health, we're talking about 4 issues that significantly impact our risk for heart disease and what we can DO to reduce that risk. In this episode, part 3, we're talking about improving heart health th...
Episode 96: Heart Health: SLEEP for Your Heart! (Part 2 of 4)
In this 4 part series on Heart Health, we're talking about 4 issues that significantly impact our risk for heart disease and what we can DO to reduce that risk. In this episode, part 2, we're talking about the role of SLEEP and its...
Episode 95: Heart Health: Release the Sense of URGENCY (Part 1 of 4)
In this 4 part series on Heart Health, we're talking about 4 issues that significantly impact our risk for heart disease and what we can DO to reduce that risk. In this episode, part 1, we're talking about the risk of being in a st...
Episode 94: One More Thing... TELL Someone!
In this episode, we're building on the strategy we discussed in the last episode, practicing small changes consistently. Taking it one step further, consider SHARING your goal or the changes your making with a trusted friend, mentor, or c...
Episode 93: Small Chunks CONSISTENTLY (and don't miss a bunch of days!)
This episode was inspired by the James Clear quote, "The days can be easy if the years are consistent. You can write a book or get in shape or code a piece of software in 30 minutes per day. But the key is you can’t miss a bunch of ...