Living Well While Living Online

Thank you for listening in to this season's Living Well While Living, self care spill the tea, a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studios. I am grateful to each and every one of you who listened to an episode, an entire season or all SIX SEASONS! Please pull from every conversation and every amazing guest who bared their souls with you all and shared out how they are in the process of learning to live their best lives. That is all any of us can do … it is a practice for sure. We hope to be back for a Season 7, but who knows! Until then my friends, breathe deep | be intentional | learn to be your own best friend. Big hugs, xo Tami @tamifit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So excited to share Stacey Lei Krauss (SLK) with you all today! SLK is a Fitness Educator, Yogi and Truth Seeker. She is the creator of several internationally recognized group exercise education programs which specifically address emotional health. Her practices focus on integration of mindfulness, meditation, conscious breath, and intentional barefoot movement. She's certified as an exercise physiologist, personal trainer, meditation coach and Reiki healer. She completed her 500hr yoga training in Mysore, India. She is a conference speaker and has represented BOSU, Schwinn, Nike and Peak Pilates as an international Master Trainer. Speaking to us from Mysore, India. SLK dives deep so many important things here: living and embracing the solo life finding something to light your heart on fire moving out of your head and into your gut speaking to herself like a child sitting in the silence and getting to know yourself falling from grace and getting back on track There is SO much to chew on in this episode, do not miss the strength and wisdom of SLK as well as tales from her Indian adventures! In 2020 SLK launched an online platform for fitness and yoga classes, and this spring will be adding pranayama and meditations to her complimentary offerings. Join her tribe: www.StrongLikeSilk.com Her fitness-yoga-fusion program, Cardio Yoga is a 40-hour online, self-paced course. Message her on social media for details: @staceyleikrauss | https://www.facebook.com/stacey.lei.krauss/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Kayla Kleinman, a multi-passionate social media strategist and content creator based in NYC. On Instagram and TikTok she shares thoughts on life in your 30s, book recommendations, and a realistic approach to wellness. Within this episode, Kayla shares all things about her life in the Big Apple from working and living in the same space, to creating rituals with and for yourself, to deepening connections with others as we move forward in our lives. Her advice and practices are perfect for any phase of our lives and meet us along where we are at any part of our wellness journey. In addition to creating content, Kayla works full-time in social media marketing at Bookshop.org and previously taught yoga and fitness classes in NYC. More likely than not you can find her curled up with a fabulous book or walking around Manhattan listening to a podcast while sipping an iced soy vanilla latte. Please give Kayla a follow on any or all of the following platforms: Instagram: @kaylakleinman TikTok: kaylakleinman Substack: http://kaylakleinman.substack.com Blog: http://kaylainthecity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Berlant is a veteran of health and fitness industry with almost 30 years of overall related experience. He holds a B.A. degree in Psychology from UCLA, and a Master of Science degree in Exercise and Movement Science from University of Oregon with a special focus on Sport and Exercise Psychology. Tony joins us to discuss diversifying your self care. Our conversation spans such relevant topics as brain training, having a positive mindset and moving as we age. Tony has held positions of Corporate Director of Education for The Sports Club Company (i.e., Sports Club/LA), Education Coordinator for YogaWorks, Inc., Director of Programs for Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., and before co-founding Q4 Active, he served as the Director of Education and Programs for the MedFit Education Foundation. He was first certified as a personal trainer by NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) back in 1996, and more recently obtained certifications as a Functional Aging Specialist, and a Brain Health Trainer. Download the free brain training app Tony mentions: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fq4-active-brain-health%2Fid1642509295&data=05%7C02%7Ctami.reilly%40quinnipiac.edu%7C34f1ad3d58484e55d33708dc4433be9e%7C0940985869fb4de9987990db22b52eaf%7C0%7C0%7C638460236256471527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3EqyeEP8OUWnH9xE64tXIS8mIXv5yKxhRQFVFe0MD%2Fk%3D&reserved=0 Check out Q4Active and Tony: https://www.q4-active.com/ https://www.facebook.com/q4active https://www.instagram.com/q4active/ info@q4-active.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Melanie Guadalupe. Mel is originally from the UK and moved to the US in 2002. She holds an MBA but says her passion has always been deep-rooted on the front lines of fitness helping others to reach their goals. She holds several internationally recognized certifications to include National Academy of Sports Medicine certified Personal Trainer, Athletics and Fitness Association of America Group Fitness Instructor (GFI), Training Peaks Power Specialist and is a Spinning® Master Instructor and Power Specialist Master Instructor. Mel's self-care advise will resonate with so many of us as she stresses the importance of truly listening to what our body and soul are telling us. This is a huge shift in mindset for many of us and learning to respect our bodies is paramount to living a quality life as we age. In her teens, Mel was a competitive athlete holding UK national titles and world rankings in Artistic Roller Figure Skating and trained at the Olympic Center in Colorado Springs during her off season. Melanie has been working and presenting in the Health and Fitness industry for almost two decades and is passionate about people. She is an active mentor for new group fitness instructors at Yates Field House, Georgetown University. Melanie also enjoys co-training the University's Triathlon team in the Spinning® Studio. Away from fitness Melanie is mum to her two beautiful daughters and loves music, dogs, travelling, discovering wine and dancing. Stay connected to Mel: Instagram @mellyg2000 Facebook Group – The Urban Cycle Suite which was set this group up during COVID as a private space for instructors to post their online rides and connect with others and continues to share information and resources today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She is living wellness day in and day out, in both her personal life and for those in the community. Meet Marla Prete Roscoe, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Co-Owner Nolla Wellness (New Haven, CT). Marla is a physical therapist, an acupuncturist and a recent wellness center owner. Our conversation transverses wellness as a form of prevention, treating the whole person and learning to breathe! Marla's own health journey set her on course to now share her philosophy and set you up to live your best life! Marla is a wife and Mom of 2 boys, who early in her traditional medical career she learned the value of proactive care and this principle has become a staple in her treatment approaches as well as her own life. Follow Marla or visit her in New Haven at Nola: @marlapreteroscoe (all things social) | Linktr.ee/Marlapreteroscoe @nollawellness | www.nollawellness.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond excited to share my mentor and all around fabulous human, Petra Kolber (Speaker, Author, Positive Psychology Mindset Coach). Petra is the author of 'The Perfection Detox,' a keynote speaker, and a Positive Psychology Performance Coach. With over three decades of experience in the fitness industry, Petra has globally presented thousands of workshops, created best-selling workouts, hosted several television shows, and earned some of the most prestigious accolades in her field. In this episode, Petra discusses being a former perfectionist, overcoming anxiety and panic attacks, creating communities and bringing our BEST self, not our perfect self to all we do. Petra's journey is about more than just fitness; it's about constantly reinventing herself and proving that age is just a number. At 50, she went back to school to study Positive Psychology and developed Moving to Happiness, one of the first coaching programs to combine movement with mindset. At 55, she dove into the world of music, learning to DJ and debuting at a major event for an audience of 500. Then, at 58, Petra embarked on a solo adventure, traveling across Europe for 10 months. And at 59, she ventured into the corporate world for the first time, taking up the role of VP of Personal Development and Mindset at a prominent fitness company. Petra is a two time cancer survivor and her current passion is helping “Ambitious Procrastinators”™ turn their doubts into drive. She believes that midlife is not just a time for reflection but a launching pad for your most ambitious, fulfilling adventures yet. Join Petra's tribe: www.petrakolber.com Instagram: @PetraKolber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is Hamden's own, R.J. Ugolik, athlete, golf coach and teacher. R.J. reflects on the many practices and habits that keep him moving forward on any given day. His lifelong love of sports and athleticism has him working with multiple age groups in many different settings, sharing and imparting his philosophy along with the practical skills he helps them work on. This conversation encompasses a little bit of everything including the practice of discipline (the long “forgotten skill”), meditation, enjoying the silence and importance of routine. And if you are local, consider hiring R.J. as your teaching pro: Instagram: @fl0g0lf. [Fl0g0lf: F.or L.overs 0.f G.0lf] Lessons at: @back9social (Wallingford) @thvue_ct (Hamden) @arenagolfct (Newington) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Mim, a Health and Wellness entrepreneur, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Content creator and Fitness trainer. Mim began her journey into the Health and Wellness space in 2002 with a degree in Health Sciences specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Over the years, with additional studies she has specialized in a holistic and integrative way of looking at health and wellness. Our conversation today spans some very important concepts such as coming home to a more simple life, healing from burnout, living a low tox life and how pushing yourself in some scary situations can be a form of self care. Born in the UK and growing up in Australia, Mim is a world traveler, living in India and the Middle East for over 15 years and being a business owner there. She recently moved back to Australia and has opened her third business, The Healthy Option, a health and wellness brand that focuses on Low Tox products to help people buy clean and eco friendly products for their home and lives. Mim's website: www.thehealthyoption.com.au Follow her on Instagram: @mimkleiberg and @thehealthyoption.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Elkins has been an athlete her whole life. The sport of hockey lead her across the country (from Alaska to Connecticut) where she connected with Tami, who taught the first yoga class Jordan ever took! Twelve years later,  Jordan owns her own multi-modality fitness studio teaching yoga and more back in her hometown of Wasilla, Alaska. She looks to inspire others to enjoy movement and live like an athlete… at any age. Listen in as this conversation covers paying attention to what the Universe has to tell you, the magic of spending time alone and how it is easy to show up for what you believe in.   If you find yourself in Wasilla – please check out Innergy:  www.innergyalaska.com    Instagram:  @jordanelkins_ @innergy__  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for this week's episode with JT Torres, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University.  The conversation with JT touches on the pressure of perfectionism, finding the right learning environment and learning to use your heart as a guide for all things. JT believes the most interesting thing he's learned as an educational researcher is that we learn, grow, and change when we care about what we are doing and we feel cared about. This finding goes against years of thinking that the best way to educate humans was through content and intellectual stimulation. Fostering relationships in classrooms have resulted in so many achievement-based outcomes. And so, JT works to help educators, team and community leaders and professionals design care into their learning environments, whether in person, online, in community, or the workplace.   You can connect with JT on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jt-torres-1aa72363   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Autumn White and Jeramiah Bruscinanelli, juniors at Quinnipiac University who are walking the walk, and talking the talk! They serve as role models, advocates and change makers on campus and will be out in the world doing amazing things in their communities (below are their detailed bios so you can really see ALL that they are about) upon graduation. Their maturity and intentionally are an inspiration to us all and make me so happy as I know they are guiding and influencing those around them in such a positive way. Our conversation in this episode takes us through the ideas of taking up space, navigating life as an RA (yes, work life balance), and growing as a person both on your own and alongside those you love. These two are aware of and are working on maintaining their own well-being during this challenging time of being a busy and driven college student. Autumn White is a junior majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Legal Studies in the 3 + 3 Accelerated Law Program. At Quinnipiac, she serves in several capacities, including community outreach chair for the Multicultural Student Leadership Council, event coordinator for Women Empowered, and Residential Assistant for the Office of Residential Life. As a content writer for One Bread Foundation, Autumn has raised funds for the rehabilitation of children rescued from sex trafficking. In addition to being involved in several non-profit organizations as a community event coordinator, she has also been associated with The Hartford Project and the YMCA, both of which are dedicated to tutoring and providing financial assistance to low-income families and youth in inner-city communities. Additionally, she has a job at the Recreation and Wellness center. She was awarded as a Challenge Coin recipient for Justice and Service due to her published article that helped to spread more awareness for Veterans. In the future, Autumn plans to continue her passion for human rights by pursuing a legal career as a Criminal Defense attorney. Follow Autumn: Instagram @Autumn.c.whitee Jeramiah Bruscinanelli: Jay is a junior in the accelerated (3 + 1 ) molecular and cellular biology program minoring in psychology and a part of the premed route. He is a resident assistant and part of the mental health task force for RAs helping to make sure those who are RAs are not overworked and overwhelmed throughout the year. He serves in a few cultural organizations such as the Multicultural Student Leadership Council serving as the secretary, Naturallyme serving as the vice president, and Quest program serving as a mentor. He was awarded the rising leader award from the Black Student Union and innovator award from MSLC last year when he wasn't in the eboard. Jay also serves on the dining hall advisory board and the upper classmen advisory board working to improve quality of life and care on Quinnipiac grounds. He also participates in multiple areas of his major, serving as a panelist when incoming students looking for colleges need guidance on whether to come to QU. In the future, Jeramiah wishes to become a neurosurgeon helping patients that are in need of high-level care. He wishes to pursue clinical research in neuroscience in order to develop a cure for mental illnesses and more info on illnesses like Alzheimer's. Follow Jay: Instagram @Itzyoboyjera and Handshake- Jeramiah Bruscianelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another season of Living Well While Living ….. we are dropping the “Online” this season! This podcast will be diving deep into our conversation with our guests spilling the tea on how they try to thrive. Listen in to this Season 6 intro episode with me, Tami Reilly, to see where we came from and where we are going. This podcast is for anyone looking to:   Integrate more self care into their lives.   Those who hate self care and are not good at it.  Those who are doing the work and trying their best.  Those who have a pretty good routine going and want to continue learning from more suggestions when it comes to living your best life.  Truthfully, we are all feeling a little of all these choices at any given time in the day, week or year so let's connect and share. Our guests this season span the globe, represent a variety of ages and who are all out there in the world doing super interesting things …. managing their own well-being happens to be one of them! I am really looking forward to sharing each special guest with you and hoping you make a connection to something over the season that helps you to be more you. And as always, I am hoping you continue your journey on learning how to be your own best friend. Follow me! Instagram: @tamifit | @qupodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode I am happy to introduce you to Shelana Poindexter, Talent Acquisition Manager, Spinning® Instructor and life-long learner! Shelana just completed her 2nd master's degree in the Netherlands where she now works and lives.  She shares her love of cycling, working with others (especially students!) and traveling! She has a huge passion for cultures and all things travel which has led her to her current new home. Living in Amsterdam has brought Shelana a sense of peace and encouraged her to slow down (that and a good old cycling accident!) which are enabling her to self-care in a new and different way.   To connect with Shelana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelanapoindexter/     IG: suchapoindexter   Meta:https://www.facebook.com/shelana.poindexter/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are sitting with soul sisters (yes, real life sisters!) Joy Venit Shane and Dawn Venit Cathey. They have a coaching, counseling, and consulting business called Bringing Joy in North Haven, CT (and virtually!!). To give you a taste of what you are in for, here is a tag line on their website:  Bringing Joy... because the Dawn of a new day is calling! (www.bringingjoy.live ). Together they are inspiring and motivating people to live their most authentic lives. Joy Shane, MS pulls from her experiences as a high school teacher and college professor while Dawn Cathey, LMSW draws from her years as a police officer and college professor. Together they are the perfect blend of tough love and intuitive life coaches for clients of all ages. You won't want to miss this episode and the rich conversation they share with us! To schedule an appointment with them, use the website link above.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is a replay from season 1, episode 14 which aired on Nov. 25, 2020. It is conversation with Natashia Iacovelli, our Tash, who passed from this world two years ago. If you are a friend or loved one of Tash, there is for sure still grief as we try to navigate our lives without her. She left those of us who were blessed to know her with so many incredible memories and lessons. In this episode she leaves EVERYONE so many amazing morsels of ways to live with a sense of purpose with connection and kindness to those around us. In this revisiting, it is our hope that we get to share this special human with those who do not know her. And for any of you still at a loss for how she could not still be in our lives, this is a way to listen to her voice, share in her story and smile at all she is still giving us from wherever she is now. We will carry this beautiful angel with us always. We deeply miss our SoulSista but feel her in our hearts every day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week you will meet four inspirational young students at Quinnipiac University as we listen in to one of our self-care check in conversations. We meet as a group on campus each week and get to chat together using a great journal (Self Care Check-In by GG Renee Hill). You will meet Katie Gettings, Cadence Howard, Suzeline Cadestin and Christine Milano and I will let each of them tell you all about themselves in the episode. Tune in to see what intentional work looks and feels like and how we must do the work, even when it is hard. I promise you too will be moved by all that they so authentically share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Shears is an Emotional & Functional Movement Coach living in Vancouver, CA. She brings a mind, body, soul approach to health & fitness. It's her true passion to educate and empower others by providing the tools for people to live healthier happier lives. In this week's episode, Sara shares some powerful ideas around checking ourselves, releasing resistance, showing up for yourself and taking the time to look inside. She earned her bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia and Is a certified personal trainer, group fitness and aquafit instructor through BCRPA. Sara has spent the past 25+ years as a personal trainer & coach.. Sara's lifetime of professional training and innovation led her to develop a globally recognized functional movement product & program. She has traveled internationally as a fitness presenter and master trainer as well as appearing in issues of Shape magazine & Best Health. Sara specializes in functional training & core conditioning as well as weight loss and overall energy improvement. She is dedicated to coaching you to be a better version of yourself.  For details on what Sara is up to, please check out: https://ugiwithme2.wixsite.com/ugiwithme  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let me introduce you to Joo Eun Lim, a Quinnipiac University Occupational Therapy graduate student from New Jersey (very important fact!). She has always been super busy her entire life involved in various extracurricular activities both before and during college. She was Chapter President of her sorority junior into senior year which was a demanding role alongside an intense academic major.  It was late into second semester of Joo's senior year that she finally started taking time to really take care of herself. She now teaches Spinning® on campus, gets to actually sleep and is finally intentionally doing things for her well-being. Joo is a bundle of positivity and energy, and you will enjoy meeting this young professional and drawing from wisdom and maturity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past 21 years Eira Argenal and Oscar Aragón have been putting committed to empowering youth through education, language training, leadership transformation and financial education in their country, Nicaragua. Eira is a trained lawyer and Oscar a Physician, and together they are the Directors of their company, Alianza Americana (and wife and husband!). This couple will share with the listeners how they manage to keep balance in their lives, the importance of communication not only at the workplace but within the family and how important it is for them (and us all!) to be lifelong learners. Being an entrepreneur and juggling multiple locations alongside family life can be difficult at times, but this couple graciously shares how they keep moving forward and they walk the talk every day. Their family first philosophy is the glue that keeps them together and keeps everything they do in motion. To learn more about their program in Nicaragua, visit their website: www.alianzaamericana.org  Give them a follow on Facebook or Instagram as well: @AlianzaAmericana  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Anthony Musemici, an example of success and inspiration within the fitness industry for the last twenty-two years and currently an owner and Head Coach at CrossFit Bridge & Tunnel in Ridgewood, Queens. Founded in 2015 the gym has expanded to a vibrant community of over two hundred members. Separate from CrossFit Bridge & Tunnel, Musemici has had a twenty-two yearlong fitness career with a diverse array of coaching and management experiences in gyms and fitness organizations all over the world. In this episode, Anthony discusses creating and maintaining community during and after the pandemic as well as his secrets to self-care. We discuss the idea of not being so available as well as having time to focus on your passions. Anthony is a Master Instructor for the Spinning® program as well as for Kettlebell Concepts and CrossCore®, and additionally, is  a CrossFit L3 Coach. If you are in the area, sign up for a class with Anthony at www.crossfitbridgeandtunnel.com and give them a follow on Instagram: @cfbridgeandtunnel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Dr. Hayley Winchel, a QU Alumni who lives and breathes health and fitness! During her time at Quinnipiac, she taught group fitness classes and was president of the nutrition club. Today, she remains an avid weightlifter, hot yogi and hiker. As a college student, Hayley looked at her passion for health and fitness and love for science and decided to put them together to pursue a degree in Chiropractic medicine. Choosing a path in healthcare has been unique and challenging but even more fulfilling than she could have ever imagined. Dr. Winchel feels blessed to use her passion to help make a positive impact on people's lives. Helping people to feel their best takes time and energy which can sometimes leave you feeling depleted. When moments like this creep in, Hayley has found that taking time to look within, and reflect on her strengths allows her to recharge and continue to show up as her authentic self, to be present and to shine. Dr. Hayley Winchel is taking it day by day like most of us, with the goal of living life to the fullest. To follow Dr. Winchel: www.phclinics.com or @drhayleywinchel on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Martha Williams. Martha was born in Kingston, Ontario but spent 30 years living in the US. Recently she moved back to enjoy her life closer to her family and to switch gears from city living. Our conversation spans all the things that fill Martha up: being creative, advocating for herself and others, sleep hypnosis and being around her family. Martha is a Spinning® Master Instructor and at the time of our conversation was working for Lululemon. Now, however, she is opening her own space which will combine all the things she loves best: cycling, coffee, art and people!  We will certainly put her spot on our to-do list if we get to Kingston, Ontario (follow her to find out when it opens)!  Doing work around inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) has always played a huge role in her life and work. Additionally, as a black woman, she is committed to being an ally for her community members in need as well as herself. As an artist, Martha is very intentional about representing people of color in mostly white spaces. You can follow her and her work on Instagram and Facebook @mwcreative2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fethi Grabsi, from the French Rivera, has been working in the fitness industry since 2001. He is passionate about helping participants to be a better version of themselves. It's all about educating, strengthening physically/mentally, and creating an unforgettable fitness experience. He is an avid learner of all things especially when it comes to his love of travel, culture and languages. He is truly always striving to become a better version of himself which was exemplified in his most recent accomplishment of obtaining an online MBA with La Sorbonne Business School.  Fethi's motto is one we all should embrace in our journey to living our best lives: "Enjoy life to the max and be grateful". If you want to follow Fethi and see his traveling “jump” photo around the world: Instagram @fethi.g and on facebook: Fethi Grabsi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Reinett Chefu, Quinnipiac University student, aspiring filmmaker and journalist AND the producer of this podcast! Reinett is a natural storyteller and offers us all some poignant tips on travel, integrating into new cultures and the importance of remembering where you are from. Growing up in Zimbabwe, Reinett has already navigated life in the UK and now in CT as travel and being independent are second nature to her. You will enjoy hearing how caring for herself brings value to her everyday routine and the ever so important statement that “you are what you eat but you feed yourself so much more than food”. Listen in to the strength and wisdom of this young woman and give her a follow in Instagram so you can watch her career unfold: @reinettchefu  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our final episode of season 4, we are bringing you voices from around the globe. Quick little tips and insight into what each of these individuals view as self-care. Each of us is unique, our views and needs are too. Our guests will share some of their best practices which enable them to be the best version of themselves. Honest, authentic voices from around the world will take us on this week's deep dive into how to thrive on the roller coaster of life.  The Living Well While Living Online team sends deep gratitude to all the contributors: Raeanne Niemer (Michigan), Iain McKendry (Edinburgh, Scotland), Cat Booker (UK), Deyls Poynton (Ireland), Alyssa Hyatt (Connecticut), Katie Kelly (Maryland), Lauralee Mills (Ontario, CA), Maria Renee (Honduras), Helen Farrow (UK), Hannah Browne (Massachusetts), Nikki Graybill (Florida), Karen Gorman (Melbourne, Australia), Angela Amodio (Saratoga Springs, New York), Pru Comben (Bristol, UK), Jamie Hannah Lane (Melbourne, Australia), and Quinn Dallai (Connecticut).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Mecca is Senior Associate Athletic Director at Quinnipiac University. Billy, or Coach Mecca is known on campus for his ability to listen, mentor and support anyone who sits in his office. He “counsels” all who walk into his open door from student athlete, coach, to custodian and everyone in between. Bill's own story contains two major health setbacks and his ability to utilize the power of prayer to help him live in the present moment. Coach Mecca began his journey at Quinnipiac in 1978 and has had an influential role within the QU community since the day he stepped foot on campus. He challenges all he encounters to live with JOY and focus on the things you can control in life. There are plenty of take always in this episode as Coach Mecca shares his life's philosophies much of which have come from his setbacks along the way. (full bio: https://gobobcats.com/staff-directory/bill-mecca/2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as this young track & field star, Du Airlines, shares the love of his sport and the life he has created around it. Du is a triple jump athlete at Texas Christian University by way of Harare, Zimbabwe. From a young age, Du exhibited the grit and focus to place him among the top in his field. After winning many awards and accolades at TCU, Du was on course to make his Olympic debut. An injury side lined him, then a pandemic shut down the sport. But Du remained motivated and passionate to overcome and fulfill his destiny of being one of the best in the world in his sport. Lessons learned along the way include appreciate the small things, compartmentalizing to succeed and the power of prayer. Du shares his strong faith with the listeners along with his vulnerability and openness to be emotional and show emotion, even in the public eye. Listen in as the tells us what keeps him motivated and how he prepares himself for a completion. Du also has a solid practice of self love and self care which he role models so very well. We are really looking forward to watching him move on to the next phase in his career upon graduation this May, on the pro circuit. Give him a follow @du_airlines. (Visit his full bio for details: https://gofrogs.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/chengetayi-du-mapaya/14142), Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Fatima Batook, a Saudi woman who has been paving the way for Saudi females in fitness since 2006. Professionally, Fatima has opened two female fitness studios in Saudi Arabia, a yoga and cycling studio Bahrain as well as owning the first Saudi/Arab brand for fitness and sport apparel in the Middle East called TIMA®. Additionally, she serves on boards and foundations and is an active public speaker internationally (for full bio please go to: www.fatimabatook.com). Fatima's personal struggles with health and fitness began at an early age and took her on a journey which challenged her on every level. Connecting with her feelings and emotions was pivotal in her success. Keeping her fitness community together during the pandemic was a challenge but created a stronger and more connected team. Fatima gave birth to a beautiful son only a few months ago which sent her on another path of searching for the balance of self care. Our health and well being will always have its ups and downs and Fatima discusses the importance of keeping the wheel in balance. To connect with Fatima and her businesses: @fatimabatook | @timalovelift | @fitstudio55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we meet Arin Shivarjoo, Director of Program Operations for Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. Arin is the father of an amazing son, and avid Zwifter and is passionate about music. He has worked in the fitness industry for several years dealing with the business side of fitness programs. With the convergence of the passing of his father and the start of a global pandemic, Arin began his journey toward living a better-quality of life. Utilizing the Spinner® bike, Zwift virtual training system and changing habits as well as his mindset, Arin has shifted to a healthier version of himself over the past two years. This has been life changing for himself and his family. In this conversation, Arin shares his heartfelt appreciation of life, family, and all that he has as well as the self care practices that have put him on this new path. You can connect with Arin on Zwift: A.Shivarjoo, Strava: Arin Shivarjoo or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arin-shivarjoo/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Tanner almost died her freshman year at Quinnipiac. She was diagnosed with a brain infection and numerous co-infections. Since then, she continued to struggle with her health and has dedicated the last eight and a half years of her life to healing her body, mind, and spirit. She dove into a career of fitness and wellness and is now pursuing a degree as a physician assistant. Allison has so much wisdom for her years as a result of her health issues and how she learned to manage them. I think you all will appreciate some of her key take-a-ways, which are: listening and interpreting triggers, learning to control what she can control in her environment and focusing on enhancing her mental health. Many lessons for us all to take to heart. Give her a follow @allisontannner  And here are two websites for programs Allison's mentions: https://icarecoordinator.com |. https://dailyhomefitness.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito, two leading experts in the world of barre fitness, one of THE HOTTEST trends out there right now. There is no way to even begin to introduce all that this week's guests have contributed to the world of fitness as a whole and how they have shaped the pillars of what a barre is today. Our conversation this week will take you on the journey of barre fitness and the pivotal role Lis and Fred played (Fred is the first male barre teacher in the world!) and how they are continuing to keep their clients moving and aging gracefully while nurturing themselves as well. You will love listening to the easy conversation and all that they have shared with us all on rebalancing their bodies, being flexible in every sense of the word and growing with an industry before during and after a pandemic all with the priority of giving people a better life.  What comes to mind is the concept of your vibe attracting your tribe, and attract a global tribe they did! I encourage you to check out their full bios on their website: www.corebarrefit.com where you will perhaps even take an online barre class with them! Perhaps you want to grab a copy of their book, “Barre Fitness” https://www.corebarrefit.com/barre-fitness-book  Also, give them a follow on social media @corebarrefit | @fdevito1 | @elisabethhalfpapp  [Photo credit: Luciana Pampalone]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Kelly Dormandy, Strength and Conditioning Coach and current Director of Women's Soccer and Gymnastics Performance for the University of Georgia. During Kelly's 12-year career she has worked with multiple division 1 teams at a variety of universities as well as working with the LA Sparks organization (during their run as the 2016 World Champions!).   Kelly shares with us her unwavering commitment to her athletes and some of the behind the scenes on what helps them to achieve their fullest potential on and off the pitch. The intentionality that drives all that Kelly is as a coach and human is something I hope you will pay close attention to in this episode. The conversation dives into accountability, work life balance, making time for yourself, being comfortable in your own skin and one the most thought-provoking questions, “Do I love the life I am living?" Be sure to give Coach Kel a follow on Twitter & Instagram @KDormandy  To read more of Kelly's bio and follow her team's performance: https://georgiadogs.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/staff/kelly-dormandy/235  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Living Well While Living Online Season 4! To kick it off, host Tami Reilly will have a heart to heart with her listeners about some intentional self-care. Our weekly guests provide a variety of perspectives on what self-care is and means to them and always provide some incredible food for thought. In this episode, we are encouraging the listener to really reflect on their own routines, rituals, and practices and how each individual can create some meaningful habits that are just right for them. Self-care and self-LOVE are the key talking points here whether you live your life online a lot, a little or not at all. There is something for everyone in Living Well While Living Online, a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrap up season 3 this week with Jodi Goldberg. Jodi is currently an interior and landscape designer after having a flourishing career in fashion.  She and her husband moved their family to Santa Barbara where Jodi spent years renovating and designing their family home on Olive Mill Road, drawing upon her styling career and global travels for inspiration. This marked the beginning of her prolific interior design career, in which she has been the creative force behind many of Santa Barbara's most stylish spaces since she laid her roots here 21 years ago. In a cruel twist of fate, Jodi lost her beloved Montecito home in the 2018 mudslide and narrowly escaped with her life. Just 30 days after moving into her new home, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer and battled for her life for the next 18 months as the global pandemic was taking over the world.  Jodi's warrior spirit was lit up as she had to learn to surrender and trust that the universe was holding her. Her self-care became her spiritual awakening. Her love of family and work provided motivation for healing as well as the support from her soulmate husband. Cancer taught Jodi to be present in the moment with each breath and provided her an opportunity to learn self-love in a new way. This heartfelt conversation with Jodi will inspire and motivate each of you to learn to pause, take a deep breath and practice what it means to truly love yourself. I encourage you all to follow @jodigdesigns to see her incredible talent and vision and if you are in the Santa Barbara area: www.jodigdesigns.com And to all of you out there battling illness, heartache and trauma, I am sending you hugs and ask you to give yourself some grace as you learn how to navigate it all in the midst of these trying global time. Here is some additional inspiration from Jodi to keep you going as well, “Time doesn't stop because you get sick, or because you lose a house. You have to find within yourself what is going to make you keep wanting to go forward.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Rob Dextradeur! Entrepreneur, tech consultant, currently running Hipstr (a nationwide event service company with a focus on Photobooths) and also my Nephew! In this episode, Rob and I delve into, the spiritual side of self-care with exploring finding your path, how what you need shows up in ways you might not have imagined and moving beyond the man-made world. The premise of being present shows up a few times and cannot me a timelier reminder to many of us to just show up with who and where we are in this moment. For the overthinkers of the world, for those of us looking for approval from the outside and for anyone looking to make a change or boost their confidence, this conversation is a must listen! Rob is also a part time model and actor. To follow Rob or book Hipstr:   Personal: @dex_money / www.robdex.com  Business: @bookhipstr / www.bookhipstr.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Devin Markel is a Mental Performance Coach and a Clinical Sports Psychologist at Quinnipiac University. As accomplished as she is, self-care and self-care practices require focus and planning even for her! Devin shares some great tips on creating boundaries to assist us in our work life balance from both her experiences working with athletes as well as herself. Our conversation takes us from self-talk to creating routines and into a few the mindset apps of her choice. Devin's words will resonate with many of us as we ride the ups and downs of maintaining a self-care practice. Dr. Devin has experience working with athletes at every level, from youth to Olympic and professional athletes. She has developed curriculums for NFL and NBA Pre-Draft programs. She earned her master's degree in Counseling and Sport Psychology from Boston University, is certified by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and completed her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Californian Southern University. It is her continued enthusiasm and love of sports that fuel her commitment to work with athletes in the pursuit of their goals.  Listen in and then give her a follow: @drdevin_mindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce & Mindy Mylrea come to you this week via their RV where they eat, sleep and breathe their healthy lifestyle and their program, One Day to Wellness. Bruce's cancer diagnosis prompted the couple to reflect on the work they were doing in the fitness industry to help “others” and made intentional changes for their health and in order to be better able to walk their talk.  This power couple travels around the US promoting a plant-based diet and educating others on how to feel themselves in the healthiest way. Bruce & Mindy have reshaped their entire life to embody self-care. Mindy is the creator and lead talent behind Gliding, Tabata Bootcamp, Extreme HIIT Chaos, and the non-profit One Day to Wellness. She is a master trainer and on the pro development team for Schwinn Cycling, Body Bar, and Bosu. She has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and has won numerous awards, stared in countless videos and is a mentor and inspiration to many! She is also the author of the book, The Plant Powered Penis. Bruce is certified in Plant Based Nutrition as well as being an AFPA certified Holistic Nutritional Councilor. He spends hours each day reviewing the latest in unbiased nutritional research. Bruce is focused and passionate in educating others on the life enhancing and life extending benefits of whole food plant-based nutrition. He is the author of the book, A Plant Powered Approach to Prostate Cancer. Mindy and Bruce are the parents of three boys, have been married for 38 years, and live in a fruit and veggie covered RV traveling worldwide spreading the wellness word. To find out more about their work, purchase their books or to find out about getting them to YOUR location, check out @onedaytowellness and www.onedaytowellness.org  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we meet Luciana Marcial-Vincion, the Spinning® Global Master Instructor Team Manager and Spinning® Senior Advisor, focusing on global education development and talent recruiting and mentoring for Mad Dogg Athletics. Listen in to her advice on organic self care and weaving it into your everyday life. We hear her tackle with supporting her team while navigating her own personal struggles amidst our global pandemic and the changes it has brought upon the world.  She has been involved in the fitness and dance industry for over 35 years, with a Master's Degree in Exercise and Sport Science, holding multiple certifications in group fitness, personal training, and exercise testing.  Interested in some of Lu's work with Spinning®? Follow @spinninghq or www.spinning.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode takes us to Cork, Ireland where three Quinnipiac University students are studying abroad. Occupational Therapy major, Emma Gatz and ELMPA (physician assistant) majors, Robyn Roznitsky and Lydia Molnar share conversation on creating routines for self-care during life's many times of change. Their advice is not only suitable to college students, but to all of us looking to navigate creating routine, setting wellness goals and learning to be the best version of ourselves at any stage of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer, cookbook author, journalist, and nutrition and fitness consultant. She specializes in culinary nutrition, recipe development and sports nutrition. In our conversation, Dana shares her passion for food along with some nuggets of wisdom around eating what you love, balancing out your plate and looking at quality not quantity. Additionally, listen in to how this busy mom of three daughters with a variety of work commitments makes time for the love of food. Sleep, habit changes and boundary setting are important themes in this episode. You can pick up one of Dana's nine cookbooks to use her nutritious recipes and tips as well as follow her through the Food Network.com (where she is a nutrition expert) and in the Food Network's Healthy Eats blog (founding contributor for). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We say goodbye to season 2 and hello to season 3 by reflecting on the advice and experiences our guests have shared with us so far. This episode is a great way to catch up as a regular viewer and a great way to begin your Living Well journey as a new one. We hope you enjoy! This podcast is brought to you by the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.