Heart health is just as important as Mental health, but how do they affect each other? Join Heather Klug, registered dietitian and Lisa Kropp, registered nurse as they discuss this topic with Behavioral Health Therapist at Aurora St. Luke's Med...

Not sure which diet to follow to best protect your heart? In this episode, registered dietitian, Heather Klug, shares the results of a recent study that compares the keto diet and the Mediterranean diet and how they both affect your risk for he...

This Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, give yourself some self-love and care.  Heather shares a simple & quick meditation practice called Loving-Kindness Meditation that you can do in a quiet space or while walking to help brin...

It's tea time everyone!  In celebration of International Tea Day on May 21st, the Queen of Hearts is 'spilling the tea' on tea and why it's so healthy for the heart.  Hang around towards the end as Heather shares important tips for in...

One of the best ways to prevent heart attack, heart disease, and stroke is to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.  Today, the Queen of Hearts is sharing a proven way to dash away high blood pressure through food and tips to...

Looking for a delicious way to improve your heart health? Heather, the Queen of Hearts, discussed the latest study on avocados and why explains why avocados are so good for the heart.  Heather also shares her favorite ways to include this ...

Are you a trend-setter?  Then you won't want to miss today's episode!  Heather and Bethany chat about what's new in food trends--all the fun, beautiful, and heart-healthy dishes that'll be on your table (and your Insta feed) in the ne...

Everyone is talking about vaccinations, but do you know why they are so important for your heart?  Today, Heather and Bethany break down why two of the most controversial vaccines--flu and Covid-19--are so crucial for protecting your heart...

Not sure if you're ready to commit to Dry January? We've got a solution! On today's episode, Heather and Bethany kick off 2022 with a discussion about mindful drinking and how it's moderation philosophy can fit into your lifestyle. Plus, take H...

We made it to the end of 2021!  And there was a lot to talk about in the past year.  In this episode, Heather and Bethany hit the highlights of some of the most popular episodes of the year and get ready for 2022.  There's so muc...

The holiday season is officially here and with it all the stress, food and craziness you can handle.  If it's all too much for you this year, you're in luck because in today's episode, Heather and Bethany give you some simple, straightforw...

Gingerbread, eggnog, sugar cookies; the holiday season brings its share of nostalgic sweet treats.  Who are we to deny our cravings?  On today's episode, Heather teaches Bethany that we don't have to go without during the season of su...

Have you heard that adults don't need more than 5 hours of sleep?  Or that blue light is keeping you awake at night?  These are just a couple of the 10 most pervasive myths about sleep.  In today's episode, Heather and Bethany bu...

Gratitude isn't only for Thanksgiving!  In today's episode, Heather and Bethany discuss how expressing and experiencing gratitude has a lot to do with your culture and even your gender.  Stick around to learn how you can develop your ...

Vaping started out as a way to help smokers kick the cigarette habit, but it hasn’t stayed that way. In today’s episode, Heather and Bethany discuss the tricky topic of vaping and whether it’s benefits outweigh its risks for your heart health.&...

You probably know that you don’t want to get diabetes, but do you know what it can do to your body? In today’s episode, Heather and Bethany dig into the scary things that go on inside you when diabetes takes hold. #5 might surprise you!

If you are worried about gaining the dreaded meno-pooch, you’re not alone! But weight gain doesn’t have to be your menopausal endgame. In the final episode of our perimenopause series, Heather and Bethany get real about what causes our bodies t...

Facts are facts, ladies--perimenopause can affect all aspects of your life, including sex.  In part 3 of our perimenopause series, Heather and Bethany get to the nitty gritty of the unpleasant changes your body can go through that might wr...

There are at least 34 perimenopause symptoms and none of them are fun.  And it turns out, there's more to them than just discomfort and inconvenience.  Join Heather and Bethany for the second episode in their perimenopause series as t...

October is menopause awareness month and the Queen of Hearts Podcast has got you covered! In this first episode of our month-long series, Heather and Bethany chat about some of the crazy ideas people had about perimenopause and menopause in pre...

World Heart Day was celebrated on September 29 and this year's theme is 'Use Heart to Connect'.  In today's episode, Heather and Bethany chat about how each of us can connect ourselves and others with good heart health using ...

You may already know the benefits yoga has on your stress levels and mental health, but did you know all the good it can do for your heart?  In today's episode, Heather and Bethany will get you ready to hit the mat whether you're already a...

It's fall, y'all!  Whether you have kids going back to school, you're headed back to the office, or you just feel change in the air, fall is a great time for a health reboot.  Join Heather and Bethany as they chat about small switches...

Calling all dog lovers! August 26th is National Dog Day and we're celebrating our pooches & other pets! In this episode, Heather & Bethany are sharing the reasons why owning a dog or other pets is pawsitively good for our heart.  I...

We're deep into August and that means we're knee-deep in stones fruits and tomatoes.  So what do we do with them all?  In today's episode, Heather and Bethany give you all sorts of ideas for how to enjoy these in-season fruits.  ...