energy peak performance wellness professional speaker Florida

Dr. Jo works with organizations to recharge their workforce to improve performance, health, and safety ... and reduce burnout.

More About Dr. Jo's Speaking Topics
How to Build Healthier Habits

In a recent coaching call, a woman, I'll call her Cheryl, shared a concern about her recent weight gain after she hit 40. “I've always had a great metabolism and could always eat whatever I...

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8 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight - Even Though You're Trying

You’re trying to eat healthy. You’re even working out on a regular basis. But the weight’s not dropping.

What’s going on? Why are you not losing weight?

Here are eight...

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Alkaline and pH Balanced Water: Healthy or Not?

Have you seen the water labeled "pH Balanced" or "Alkaline Water"?

Some people believe these waters are healthier. While others say it's just marketing hype. What's the truth? Should...

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Survive the Holidays without Feeling Flabby, Frazzled, or Fatigued

Holidays [Hol-i-daze]: the period of time between Thanksgiving and New Years that one gives, does, and eats too much resulting in feeling flabby, frazzled, and fatigued

While the holidays elicit...

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Eat Everything You Want: Pleasers and Teasers

I can’t count how many times I’ve heard people say, “Oh, I can’t cut back on what I eat. That's because I love to eat. I love ALL kinds of food.”

They say it in...

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5 Tips to Stay Positive During Dark Dreary Days and Cold Winters

It's tough to stay positive when you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark. And, then get stuck in a windowless work environment. 

Or when you're experiencing weather like we're...

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Menopause Causes Belly Fat - And What to Do

Going through menopause? Or perimenopause? Gaining weight and body fat around the middle?

Just the other day I got another email from a reader who's concerned about the 25 pound weight gain she's...

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Stay Fit Without Going to the Gym - Tips from Business Travelers

Like to stay in shape, but don't want to go to the gym? Or can't get to one?

Me, too! As a health and wellness speaker, I work with organizations to recharge their people for improved performance,...

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Tiny Habits That Stick

How many times have you set a goal for yourself – and then wasn’t able to stick with the plan?

You’re not alone. We’ve all been there - feeling so defeated. And, with each...

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Exercise: What to Eat Before, During, After

Les was an avid exerciser. He worked out nearly every morning for an hour, including both aerobic and resistance exercises. While he said he felt good during the workouts, he recently felt his...

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Carb Questions Answered
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Protein for strength and energy: Am I eating enough?

Sometimes, when speaking to a group, I might ask, "What's the most important role of eating protein?" 

And, typically the audience responds in one voice, "Muscles."

While, it's true that...

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