In this powerful episode of the Five Rivers Podcast, Sandeep Misra (Co-Founder, Heald) sits with Daniel Dent, Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Corrective Exercise Specialist, about what it really takes to improve blood sugar, energy, and long-term health.

Forget the “one-size-fits-all” fitness routines and restrictive diets. This episode is all about practical, science-backed steps that make sustainable change possible even if you’re just getting started.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why “Train the habit, not just the muscle” is the real secret to lasting progress.

- How small, consistent actions lead to better blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.

- Morning routines that lower cortisol and set your day up for success.

- Why hydration and low-impact movement are underrated diabetes tools.

- How sleep quality impacts blood glucose, cravings, and recovery.

Whether you’re managing Type 2 Diabetes, prediabetes, or simply looking to feel better and move smarter, this conversation breaks down the small wins that add up to big health changes.

Key takeaway:

A little is a lot. Tiny, intentional habits, such as a short walk, better sleep, and mindful eating, can completely shift your glucose, energy, and mindset.

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Did you know 68% of people with Type 2 Diabetes over age 65 will die from heart disease, often without the classic chest pain warning signs? Diabetes can mask heart attack symptoms, making them “silent” but deadly.

In this episode of the Five Rivers Podcast, Sandeep, Chief Growth Officer at Heald sits down with Valerie Bachinsky, MSN, RN (Nurse Coach & Founder, NurseGuided Wellness) to explore:

- Why Type 2 Diabetes doubles to quadruples your heart attack risk

- The hidden connection between insulin resistance, inflammation, and atherosclerosis

- Why do many with diabetes never feel chest pain during a heart attack

- The overlooked drivers: stress, poor sleep, visceral fat, and sedentary habits

- Why focusing only on A1C misses the bigger heart risk picture

- One simple habit: a 10-minute walk after meals to lower glucose & protect the heart

- Nutrition truths vs. myths: plant-based power vs. the dangers of extreme diets (keto/carnivore)

- The mindset shift: progress over perfection for sustainable health

Whether you’re managing diabetes or preventing heart disease, this conversation will show you how small, consistent lifestyle changes can protect your heart, brain, kidneys, and beyond.

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Fatty Liver (MASLD) Is Rising- Here’s How to Reverse It (Without Going “All or Nothing”)
Registered Dietitian & author Andy De Santis joins host Sandeep Misra to cut through hype and lay out what actually works for fatty liver (aka MASLD). We cover why it’s being diagnosed younger, especially in men, and the link to low testosterone and fertility.

Learn how insulin resistance drives liver fat, what labs/imaging matter (triglycerides, HDL, ultrasound/FibroScan), and the biggest dietary culprits (sugary drinks, refined carbs, processed/red meat, alcohol).

Most importantly: the playbook. Andy’s “curated high-polyphenol Mediterranean” pattern thinks fatty fish or EPA/DHA (algae) supplements, beans/lentils, nuts, berries/flax/coffee/tea, herbs & spices, olives/avocado, plus why aerobic exercise trims liver fat more than lifting alone. You’ll get day-one habits (fruit + nuts snack, canned-bean hack, daily walk, 4-7-8 breathing), why women should prioritize glucose control even more, and a sane mindset: it’s a game of averages, not perfection.

Takeaways: Fix the inputs, stack simple wins, and you can meaningfully reduce liver fat often without massive weight loss.

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