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 May 18, 2026.

Where to see me speak:

Vintage House Sonoma:
- May 21st, 2:30 - 4 pm: Nutrition, exercise, & bones
- June 4th, 2:30 - 4 pm: Science of sleep
- June 18th, 2:30 - 4 pm: Daily practices to support better sleep

Cancer Support Sonoma:
- June 11th, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm: Nutrition Across the Cancer Journey
- July 9th, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm: Eating Well on the Hard Days

Listen to the episode:

Beyond the What: Sleep thoughts — stopping the hamster wheel

My guest co-host Brian Fitzgibbons knows the struggle well: his sleep hygiene habits help him fall asleep, but a hamster wheel of thoughts makes it hard to get back to sleep after waking in the night.

Good sleep has three foundations: adequate quantity (most of us need 7.5–9 hours), good quality, and consistent timing to support our circadian rhythm. To interrupt those middle-of-the-night thoughts, we shared how audio options like Calm and Slumber Studios, which offer stories, music, and nature sounds, are interesting enough to break the loop but not so engaging that you can’t drift off. My current favorite is Sleepy History.

For a deeper dive, I highly recommend the work of Dr. Matt Walker.

Let’s Talk: Brian Fitzgibbons

Brian and I met in the pool about 15 years ago and currently swim with the Sonoma Splash Masters group. He’s turning 70 this year and shared how he is thoroughly enjoying retirement and fills his days with swimming, gardening, painting, and traveling.

Brian credits his healthy relationship with aging in part to the impact he made during his working years. He started as a special education teacher and then moved to the forefront of bringing adaptive communication technology to children and adults with special needs.

Giving my almost 8-year-old nonverbal daughter a communication system has been a genuine game-changer. She can express her wants and needs, and it’s given us a window into her personality, including a dry sense of humor and a refreshing confidence.

There is nothing like youth confidence. Many thanks to Ali Steers, Chelsea, and the BOOST team for helping Em find her voice!

What’s Feeling Alive: Swimming Adventure

Brian's favorite way to see the world? Swimming through it. He's a devoted SwimTrek traveler, which are open-water swimming trips that combine stunning destinations with instant community. He's made friends from around the world through SwimTrek, and is heading to the Greek Islands this summer to celebrate turning 70. Happy birthday to Brian!

Thanks for being here,

Allison

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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.

Insight Into Health

KSVY 91.3 — May 18, 2026