Episodes

Are you aware of just how much a pet can positively impact your life? Do you find that taking care of a pet has increased your happiness, and helps you to stay grounded and stress-free when you need it the most? In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Annie Valuska, Ph.D., Principal Scientist at Nestle Purina North America who specializes in pet behavior and welfare. She received her Ph.D. in animal behavior from the University of California Davis then went on to serve as the post-doctoral ...

Calling all parents!! Have you ever felt overwhelmed or frustrated with your children? Have you ever felt like they struggle with conflict among family or friends? In this day and age, there is a rise in behavioral issues that are linked to digital etiquette and safety that we want to help walk you through to create a more understanding environment for your children. In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Rosalind Wiseman, a multiple New York Times bestselling author whose publications inc...

Did you know that talking about money is often considered more taboo than death, religion, or politics? It’s time to break down those barriers and create an open, healthy space for discussing financial well-being. Join us in this eye-opening episode as Barbara Archer invites Kathleen Kingsbury, a wealth psychology expert, and coach, to flip the script on finances. Kathleen shares her experience on how money impacts our psyche and overall health and offers valuable tips on how to start more produ...

How do you stay in shape through exercise? Do you like team sports? Have you stepped out of your comfort zone to play a sport that might be out of the ordinary for you? Have you tried pickleball? Here is a game on a smaller court that you can start playing quickly. Let’s learn about the physical and social benefits of this fun game. In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by her guest Jennifer Lucore, a 17-time USA pickleball association champion, a 2019 inductee to the pickleball hall of fame...

Have you heard stories about the frailty of age and the risk of breaking bones? Did you know that osteoporosis contributes to 2 million broken bones and 19 billion related costs each year? By 2025, it is anticipated that this will rise to 3 million fractures and 25 billion in costs annually. So how do we identify this risk of bone loss or osteoporosis? In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation since January 2013, when she led the...

Have you or someone you loved ever been diagnosed with cancer? Do you have questions on second opinions? How is cancer staged or graded? Do you want to know what the myriad of tests and treatments mean and what to expect during a particular test or treatment? Welcome back to another episode of Keeping the Well in Well-thy. In this episode, Barbara Archer sits down with successful entrepreneur and five-time cancer survivor, Bill Potts. After lecturing and completing his MBA at Tulane University, ...

Do you ever feel like you are on overload? Too much to do, too little time! Is this stress depleting your happiness and ability to do things for yourself? In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Ashley Whillans, an assistant professor in the Negotiation, Organizations & Markets Unit, at Harvard Business School and a Ph.D. graduate in social psychology from the University of British Columbia. Her award-winning research has been published in top academic journals and popular media outlets...

With the holidays approaching, do you have friends or family that express some anxiousness during this time of year or act out a little? Are you worried about your friends or family overeating, overdrinking, or oversharing? This might be an opportunity to help someone you love with an addiction issue… In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Jane Mintz, CEO and chief clinical strategist of an international consultancy firm, Real Life Intervention Solutions, LLC, offering her strategic direct...

Have you noticed that something different might be occurring with your child or grandchild and wonder if there is a problem? If so, these questions are not uncommon, and many people are not aware of what to look out for when detecting a neurological condition in young children. In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. John Mantovani, a child neurologist, and chair of the Missouri department of mental health’s commission on autism spectrum disorders based in St. Louis, Missouri. He receiv...

Are you interested to hear from a best-selling author who was once referenced by Time Magazine as the Martha Stewart of the Soul? In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of 13 books including her number one New York Times Best Seller: Simple Abundance, A Daybook of Comfort and Joy, and Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self. She is the creator of two concepts, the gratitude journal, and the term authentic self. Barbara and Sarah discuss: How Sarah’s jou...

If you have trouble seeing, have constantly dry eyes, are wondering if everyone gets cataracts or sunglasses, and finally, are wondering how vitamins can maintain the overall health of your eyes, this episode is for you! In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Nancy Holekamp, director of retina services at the Pepose Vision Institute in St. Louis. Dr. Holekamp is an international speaker, and consultant to numerous ophthalmic pharmaceutical companies, and was previously a professor of c...

Are you or a loved one nearing menopause or full menopausal? Have you been experiencing sleep problems? Do you feel moody? Do you have hot flashes, itchy skin or have you experienced hair loss? These are all silent symptoms of menopause. In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg, the chief of the division of behavioral medicine at McDonald women’s hospital, University hospitals at Cleveland medical center, and professor in reproductive biology and psychiatry at Case Weste...

Having tough conversations about the future and preparing for the inevitable can be extremely tough for many. As our guest Kathi puts it, “Grief is grief, no matter how you spin it, it can define you or strengthen you.” In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Kathi Balasek, university lecturer, educator, empathy and grief communication counselor, and widow ambassador on a mission to normalize the hard conversations surrounding loss and life’s difficult transitions. As the founder of Grief S...

Have you ever had trouble recalling someone’s name or wondered why you went into a room to get something? Have you ever worried about staying mentally sharp as you age? With dementia on the rise, as someone in the world develops it every three seconds, it is not uncommon to worry about losing your memory and staying mentally healthy. In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Cynthia Green, President and Founder of Total Brain Health, a lead provider of training products and services to im...

When caring for a loved one, no matter the challenges, it is always tough to determine when enough is enough. These might include physical or behavioral challenges that can impede the better judgment of these individuals. In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Mim Senft, Founder of Motivity Partnerships and Managing Director of Motivity Care. Motivity Care strives to take the complexity out of caregiving management to give you back the gift of time with your loved ones. Barbara and Mim exp...

Hightower is proud to present the Keeping the Well in Well-thy podcast. This show focuses on advice for families who are going through different stages of transition. In the inaugural episode, get to know Barbara Archer, Partner at Hightower Wealth Advisors, St. Louis. Discover why Barbara has the honor of representing Hightower and how her well-rounded background has gotten her to where she is today, offering your family advice on how to live the life that you desire. Barbara discusses: How sh...