GOOD IDEA Audio Blog

About GOOD IDEA Audio Blog

Welcome to the "GOOD IDEA Audio Blog," where we explore the science behind improving your metabolism and overall health. In each episode, we will bring you expert insights, actionable tips, and inspiring stories to help you optimize your metabolism, boost your energy levels, and enhance your fitness. We will cover a wide range of topics, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and more. Our audio blog is led by experts in the field of metabolic health and fitness. Join us on this journey and start living your best life today!

Publisher

Dr. Colleen Gulick

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jul 2023

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

105 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   7 Simple Ways to Support Healthy Blood Sugar Every Day

   How can you support healthy blood sugar? Start with fiber-rich foods, balanced meals, movement after eating, consistent sleep, and stress management. In this episode of the GOOD IDEA Audio Blog, explore seven practical habits that support healthy blood glucose and metabolic health. Learn how to pair carbohydrates with protein, fiber, or healthy fats; why eating vegetables and protein first may help; and how a short post-meal walk can support your glucose response. Dr. Colleen Gulick also shares where GOOD IDEA fits into your mealtime routine. This episode offers approachable answers and simple habits you can start today. Read the full article: https://www.goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/how-to-support-healthy-blood-sugar (https://www.goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/how-to-support-healthy-blood-sugar) Links We Mentioned: Your go-to exercises after a meal to support healthy blood sugar (https://www.goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/post-meal-movements-blood-sugar) A beginner's guide to exercise for metabolic health (https://www.goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/a-beginners-guide-to-exercise-for-metabolic-health?_pos=1&_psq=exercise&_psid=a132ba8ed&_ss=e) How to interpret CGM data for optimal health and athletic performance (https://www.goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/how-to-interpret-cgm-data-for-optimal-health-and-athletic-performance?_pos=1&_psq=cgm&_psid=a324a63bc&_ss=e) How to run your own glucose experiment (https://www.goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/how-to-test-if-good-idea-works-cgm?_pos=1&_psq=experi&_psid=566f2b8a6&_ss=e) Keywords: healthy blood sugar, how to support healthy blood sugar, blood sugar balance, post-meal blood sugar, blood sugar spikes, metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, blood sugar-friendly meals, walking after eating, sleep and blood sugar, stress and blood sugar, CGM, GOOD IDEA Audio Blog Tags: blood sugar, blood glucose, metabolic health, nutrition, fiber, meal sequencing, post-meal movement, sleep, stress management, GOOD IDEA

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   What’s the Best Exercise After Eating for Blood Sugar? 4 Easy Moves

   Does a walk after dinner really help your blood sugar? In this episode of the GOOD IDEA Audio Blog, we explore why moving soon after a meal can support a healthier post-meal glucose response, and how to make it fit your day. Try a 10-minute walk, a short stair climb, chair stands, or simple movement breaks when you’re back at your desk. You’ll also learn when to get moving, how hard it needs to feel, and why a few minutes can be a useful place to start. Read the full article: Your Go-To Exercises After a Meal to Support Healthy Blood Sugar (https://www.goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/post-meal-movements-blood-sugar?utm_source=chatgpt.com). 7 Move Mini-Workout for a More Productive Work Day (https://www.goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/7-move-mini-workout-for-a-healthier-workday?_pos=1&_psq=7+move+mini&_psid=a33f4c180&_ss=e) Keywords: exercise after eating, post-meal movement, walking after meals, blood sugar after eating, post-meal glucose, 10-minute walk after eating, exercise for blood sugar, chair stands, stair climbing, movement breaks, GOOD IDEA Audio Blog

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Does Eating Dinner Before Bed Affect Blood Sugar?

   Does eating dinner before bed affect blood sugar? and how long should you wait between your last meal and sleep? In this episode of The GOOD IDEA Audio Blog, Dr. Colleen Gulick explores how dinner timing, circadian rhythms, insulin sensitivity, and melatonin may influence your post-meal blood sugar response and sleep quality. You’ll learn why the same meal may affect your body differently at night, whether eating late is actually unhealthy, and why finishing dinner two to three hours before bed can be a helpful, but flexible, goal. You’ll also discover practical strategies for nights when a late dinner is unavoidable, including: • What to eat when dinner falls close to bedtime • How meal size and carbohydrate quality affect blood sugar • Why eating vegetables and protein first may help • How a short walk or gentle movement can support glucose regulation • Why protecting your sleep matters more than following a perfect schedule • How to incorporate GOOD IDEA into a blood sugar-friendly dinner routine There is no universal cutoff time for eating at night. Your bedtime, meal composition, activity level, sleep habits, medications, and metabolic health all matter. This episode will help you make realistic, research-informed choices without stressing over the occasional late meal. Read the full article: https://www.goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/dinner-timing-bedtime-blood-sugar (https://www.goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/dinner-timing-bedtime-blood-sugar) Learn more about GOOD IDEA and the science behind supporting post-meal blood sugar at https://www.goodidea.us. (https://www.goodidea.us)

Who has been a guest on GOOD IDEA Audio Blog

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Colleen Gulick
• Dr Elin Gulick
• Dr Gulick
• Dr Elin

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

20,487

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

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Quality

89

Social presence

90

YouTube

72

Engagement

60

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