Life and How to Live It with Dr Rocco
This podcast offers a weekly dose of health and lifestyle wisdom, providing simple tips and fresh perspectives to help improve everyday life. Each episode delivers actionable advice that listeners can easily apply, focusing on practical well-being and personal growth. With a straightforward and encouraging tone, it aims to make healthy living accessible to everyone.
Episodes
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoSeason 2, Episode 7: How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci Michael J. GelbDiscovering the Genius Within UsIn this episode, I sit down with Michael J. Gelb, author of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci, to explore what the life and mind of Leonardo can teach us about living more fully tod
The Influence Advantage
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr Rocco Influence Without Authority: How to Make a Meaningful ImpactEpisode OverviewIn this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow coach, Paige Karstensen, to explore influence: what it means, why it matters, and how each of us can become more influential without a formal leadership titl
Music
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoThe Life and How to Live it Podcast with Dr RoccoMusic: The Universal Language That Connects UsMusic is woven into the fabric of human life. It has the power to lift our spirits, evoke cherished memories, bring communities together and help us navigate life's most difficult moments.
Finding the Life That is Waiting for You After Tragedy
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It with Dr. RoccoSeason 2, Episode 4: Finding the Life That Is Waiting for You After TragedyGuest: Anne GreerEpisode OverviewIn this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Anne Greer for a conversation that began with the idea of talking about hiking and van life, b
World Cup Recap
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It with Dr. RoccoSeason 2, Episode 3: World Cup Recap with Pete Logiudice and Tim RuthEpisode OverviewIn this episode, I am joined by Pete Logiudice and Tim Ruth to look back on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a tournament that gave us more than five weeks of drama, joy, di
Things We Can Learn From the Italians
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It with Dr. RoccoSeason 2, Episode 2: Things We Can Learn From the ItaliansIn this episode, I reflect on some of the lessons we can learn from Italian culture and from my own experience as an Italian American. I want to be clear that I am not saying every Italian liv
Gardening
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It Podcast with Dr. RoccoSeason 2, Episode 1: Gardening with Kathy SmithHost: Dr. Rocco | Guest: Kathy SmithEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Life and How to Live It, I begin Season 2 with a conversation about something that seems simple on the surface, but is actua
Baseball with Pete
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It Podcast with Dr. RoccoEpisode: Baseball with Pete — What the Game Teaches Us About LifeHost: Dr. Rocco | Guest: PeteEpisode OverviewIn this episode, I am joined by my friend and co-host Pete for a conversation about one of the subjects closest to both of our heart
Meditation
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It Podcast Show NotesEpisode: Meditation with Mark Power - Learning to Be PresentHost: Dr. Rocco | Guest: Mark PowerEpisode OverviewIn this episode, I sit down with Mark Power for a thoughtful and practical conversation about meditation. Like many people, I know medi
The Mediterranean Diet
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoEpisode: Understanding the Mediterranean DietHost: Dr. Rocco | Guest: Susan Chiappini, PhDEpisode OverviewIn this episode, I'm joined again by my wonderful wife, Susan, who you'll remember from episode three. Susan has a PhD in physiology, real-world experience in nutritional s
End of Life Planning
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It Podcast with Dr. RoccoEpisode: End-of-Life Planning with Marion Power, RNIn this episode, I’m joined by a very dear friend and someone I’ve learned an enormous amount from — Marion Power. Marion is a longtime registered nurse who has worked in the operating room,
The World Cup Preview
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It Podcast with Dr. Rocco Episode: Previewing the 2026 Men's World CupIn this episode, I'm joined by two of my dear friends — co-host Pete Logides and soccer expert Tim Ruth — to preview the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. This is the biggest sporting event
The Wonderful World of Reading
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It Podcast with Dr. Rocco Episode: Reading for Pleasure — One of Life's Greatest GiftsIn this episode, I'm diving deep into one of my all-time favorite topics: reading for pleasure. I consider reading to be one of life's truly great pleasures, and whet
Flow State
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It — Show NotesEpisode 14: Flow States — How to Get in the ZoneHave you ever looked up from something you were doing and realized that an hour and a half had passed when it only felt like five or ten minutes? Or been so absorbed in a physical activity that your body
Believe in Serendipity
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It with Dr. RoccoFrom Ice Cream to Electric LadyA conversation with John Storyk, legendary acoustic designerI've been wanting to share this conversation for a long time. John Storyk is a Princeton-trained architect, a lifelong blues musician, and the man who — a
Life Lessons from Our Parents
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoLife and How to Live It PodcastEpisode: Lessons from Our Parents — A Mother's Day & Father's Day TributeHost: Dr. Rocco | Co-Host: Pete LogiudiceEpisode OverviewIn this special episode, released around Mother's Day 2026, my co-host Pete Logiudice and I take a step back
Personal Transformation
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoDr. Claudia Wheeler shared her inspiring 10-year journey from being overweight and inactive to becoming a competitive athlete, losing 85 pounds and completely transforming her relationship with fitness and nutrition. The episode provides actionable strategies for sustainable weight loss,
Brain Health
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoIn this episode I talk with Dr James Beauregard, a neuropsychologist, about brain health. We talk about normal brain development and the components of developing and maintaining a healthy brain.Those components are:Social interactionExerciseDietSleepAvoiding head traumaWe also talked abo
Friendship
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoIn this episode of Life and How to Live It, I explore the importance of friendship, connection, and the role meaningful relationships play in living a fulfilling life. Joined by my co-host, Pete Logedis, I reflect on our 50-year friendship and how deep connections can support our mental,
Importance of Sleep
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoI wanted to do this episode on sleep because it’s something we hear a lot about, and honestly, poor sleep is an epidemic. A huge number of people aren’t getting enough rest—insomnia is common, sleep apnea is common—and I’ve had my own personal experiences with sleep disorder as well. So
Setting Goals and New Year Resolutions
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoI recorded this episode around New Year’s Day 2026, because it’s that season when everybody’s talking about resolutions—and we all know how often those get broken. So I wanted to connect New Year’s resolutions to something I work with a lot as a leadership coach: goal setting, because th
The Best of Times or the Worst of Times
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoI recorded this episode because I’ve been thinking about a question that’s been hanging in the air lately: are we living in the best of times, or the worst of times? I’m talking mainly about life in the U.S., and I’m not getting into politics—this is about life and how to live it.On the
The Importance of Exercise
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoIn this episode, Dr Rocco talks about exercise including the physiologicalbenefits and the Department of Health and Human Services exerciseguidelines for adults.HHS guidelines:1) At least 150 minutes/week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise2) Moderate muscle strengthening activity at
Introducing Pete 50 Years in and Still Talking
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoIn this Episode Dr Rocco introduces his co-host and old friend, PeteLogiudice. They talk a bit about their personal history and then Pete isgiven the opportunity to share what he thinks are the components of a fulllife.Pete’s components:CommunityPurposeHealth and wellnessSupport the show
Prepare Your Own Food (with Susan Chiappini)
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoGuest: Susan Chiappini, PhDIn this episode Dr Rocco and his guest, who is also his wife, discuss themany benefits of cooking and preparing your own food at home.Some of these benefits:You control all the ingredients; better quality, fresherYou control portion sizeMuch more economical tha
The 3 Components of a Full Life
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoIn this episode Dr Rocco shares what he thinks are the components of afull and rewarding life.The components are connection, creativity and experience.Connection or connectedness to oneself, family, community and importantplaces is an essential component to a full life.Creativity or havi
Welcome
Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoThis episode welcomes you, the listener, to the podcast. The podcast is an exploration of all things life with the host, Dr Rocco. Dr Rocco is a medical doctor as well as a certified leadership and performance coach. Topics will include health and wellness, personal finance, relationship
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