Welcome to Insight into Health, my radio show on listener-supported KSVY 91.3, where I explore ways to make healthy living realistic, enjoyable, and sustainable. I am your host, Allison McKeany, and these are the show notes for the live radio show that aired on March 30, 2026.
Listen to the episode:
Beyond the What: Defining Cognitive Health
This week kicks off the first of five presentations I am giving on cognitive health and the role of various lifestyle factors, including nutrition, in preserving cognitive function and decreasing risk of dementia as we age.
It’s first important to understand what we mean when we refer to cognitive health — it is much more than memory:
Find more information about my in-person cognitive health workshops at these links:
Let’s Talk: Mark Bowman, Founder of Tea & Trumpets
I discovered Tea & Trumpets at the Sonoma Friday Farmer’s Market years ago, and it opened my eyes to the range and flavor of loose-leaf teas. Mark talked to us about how he got into the tea business, the story behind his company name, and the growing list of places where you can find his delicious teas throughout Sonoma County. (We gave a special shout-out to Spread Kitchen, one of my favorite restaurants in Sonoma, which features a special Tea & Trumpets mint iced tea blend.
What’s Feeling Alive: Golf and Mental Health
Hi, it’s Lyle here, Allison’s husband and co-host this week.
I closed out the show with some reflections on how more and more players in professional golf are vulnerably — and publicly — sharing their struggles with mental health, and how I think that’s a great thing for the sport and the wider world.
Thanks for being here,
Allison
Please remember that this information is meant to inform and inspire and is not personal health or medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare team about what is right for you.