On the Ascent: Health
by Laura Peterson Wright
On the Ascent: Health is for those who believe that being over the hill shouldn’t stop us from climbing the next mountain. Hosted by sports chiropractor Laura Peterson Wright, we explore health, fitness, hormones, nutrition, functional medicine, and biohacking—giving you the tools to stay strong, feel energized, and reach new heights.
Episodes
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Beyond Mammograms: Breast Thermography & a New Approach to Breast Health
If you own a pair of breasts, this episode is for you. 😉In this episode, Dr. Laura Wright sits down with Sheri Higbee of Advanced Thermal Imaging of Alaska to discuss breast thermography, a non-invasive imaging technology that uses infrared heat patterns to assess physiological changes within...
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The Excuses Keeping Women Out of the Weight Room with Alysa Horn of the Sweat Lab
Will lifting weights make me bulky? How heavy is "heavy enough?" And what's really keeping so many women from strength training? In this episode of On the Ascent Health, Dr. Laura Wright sits down with Alysa Horn, strength and conditioning specialist, basketball development coach, and owner of…
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Strength, Self-Trust & a Better Relationship with Exercise with Gwen Swanson
Exercise shouldn't be punishment—it should be something that helps you feel stronger, more confident, and more at home in your body. In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura Peterson Wright sits down with Gwen Swanson, movement coach and founder of Mind + Muscle, to discuss how women…
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Lift Weights, Live Better: Strength Training for Women with Samantha Fox, DPT
Strength training might be one of the most powerful tools we have for long-term health—yet it’s still one of the most overlooked. In this episode, Dr. Laura is joined by Dr. Samantha Fox, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Breakout PT & Wellness, to break down why resistance training…
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Weight Resistance: Why Fat Loss Gets Harder With Age—and How to Support Metabolic Health with EB Osara
If you’re exercising, eating well, and doing everything you know to do—but your body composition still isn’t changing—this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Laura Peterson Wright sits down with EB, an integrative nurse practitioner at Eden Health Alaska, to unpack what’s often called...
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Why Your Energy, Mood, and Workouts Change Day to Day & How to Work with Your Cycle with Anne McLeary
Most women were never taught how their menstrual cycle actually works — or how deeply it affects energy, mood, stress tolerance, workouts, and overall health. In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura Peterson Wright is joined by functional hormone specialist Anne McLeary for a…
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Why Gut Health Matters -and How to Use Testing Wisely with Dr. Breana Hauskins
In this episode of On the Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura Peterson Wright sits down with Dr. Breana Hauskins, a licensed naturopathic physician practicing in Alaska and Montana, to break down gut health in a clear, practical way. We cover what gut health actually means, why it plays such a foundational...
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Food Prep, Eating Out, and Stress: Making Nutrition Work in Real Life,. Part 2 with Kylie Viens, Registered Dietician
In this follow-up conversation, Dr. Laura continues her discussion with registered dietitian Kylie Viens, diving into what nutrition actually looks like in real life — not on paper. They talk about practical strategies for eating out, navigating food prep without overwhelm, and why when you eat…
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How Not to Be on a Diet with Kylie Viens, Registered Dietician
In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Lauras sit down with Kylie Viens, registered dietitian and diabetes educator, to talk about something most people have been taught incorrectly: How not to be on a diet. We break down what the word “diet” actually means — and how diet culture turned it...
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Pelvic Floor Therapy Explained: Leaking, Pain, Hormones & Midlife Change with Dr. Laura Huie
Pelvic floor issues are common — but they are not normal. In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura Peterson Wright sits down with Dr. Laura Huie, Doctor of Physical Therapy at Point North Physical Therapy, to break down what pelvic floor therapy really is, who it’s for, and why so many...
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Beyond Aesthetics: How RF Supports Skin, Lubrication & Midlife Wellness with Marisa Scott of Aspire MedSpa
In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura sits down with Marisa Scott, RNFA and owner of Aspire Med Spa, for an in-depth conversation on radiofrequency (RF)—a regenerative technology used for everything from skin tightening to scar release to vaginal rejuvenation. They discuss: What...
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You’re Not Crazy — It Might Be Your Hormones. Perimenopause with Dr. Ade from Rejuvenate Health & Wellness
Perimenopause can feel like your body has flipped a switch overnight—weight gain, joint aches, brain fog, mood swings, gut issues, and “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura is joined by Dr. Aderonke “Ade” Akindipe, DNP, FNP-C, founder of...
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What Your Heart Rate Variability Is Really Telling You with Dr. Nate Dietz of The Premier Life
In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura sits down with Dr. Nate Dietz of The Premier Life in Anchorage to unpack one of the most powerful – and misunderstood – metrics in modern health tracking: heart rate variability (HRV). HRV measures the tiny variations in time between heartbeats....
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The Peptides Women Ask About Most — with Justin Penny from Gameday Men's Health
In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura returns for Part 2 of her conversation with Justin Penny of Gameday Men’s Health — this time diving into one of the most talked-about areas in performance medicine: peptide therapy. While peptides are often associated with men’s optimization…
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Better Hormones, Better Partners: What Women Should Know About TRT with Justin Penny from Gameday Men's Health
In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura sits down with Justin Penny, owner of Gameday Men’s Health in Anchorage—a concierge hormone and performance clinic changing the way men access care. While Gameday focuses on helping men optimize testosterone, energy, and performance, this...
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Stronger Bones, Longer Life: The Truth About Bone Density with Zuzana Rogers, PT
In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura sits down with one of Alaska’s most respected physical therapists, Zuzana Rogers, owner of Runner’s Edge and a three-time Olympic physio. With decades of experience treating Olympians, elite runners, and everyday Alaskans, Zuzana delivers clear,...
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Taking Ownership of Your Health - Why We Are Here
In the very first episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura sets the tone for what this podcast is all about: real conversations, evidence-based strategies, and the shared pursuit of feeling strong in every decade of life. She opens up about her personal “why,” the realities of navigating…
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On the Ascent: The Power of Taking Ownership of Your Health
What if the biggest shift in your health came not from another fad diet or quick fix, but from taking ownership of your choices? In this trailer, host Laura Peterson Wright introduces On the Ascent: Health — a podcast about stepping up, taking accountability, and building the strong, energized…
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About this show
On the Ascent: Health is for those who believe that being over the hill shouldn’t stop us from climbing the next mountain. Hosted by sports chiropractor Laura Peterson Wright, we explore health, fitness, hormones, nutrition, functional medicine, and biohacking—giving you the tools to stay strong, feel energized, and reach new heights.
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Laura Peterson Wright