One Whole Life with Shawn Francis

Robert B. Andrews MA, LMFT Robert Andrews is the founder of the Institute of Sports Performance in Houston, Texas. Robert is a licensed mental health professional and a mental training and performance expert and works with individual athletes, teams, coaches, and organizations. Robert works with elite athletes who wish to strengthen their mental approach to competing at the highest levels. He has developed a dynamic mental training program that has helped Olympians and Olympic hopefuls in men's and women's gymnastics, trampoline, swimming, diving, judo, fencing, track & field (including Olympians in pole vault), figure skating, and skeleton. Robert also specializes in assisting injured athletes as they overcome the mental and emotional impact of serious sports-related injuries. Robert has worked with active and retired Navy SEALS and their families. He has done extensive work with Gold Star families and has participated in transition forums for SEALS approaching retirement. He has been a presenter and program developer for forums that focus on mental health and wellness for active and retired military. Robert is married to his wife Gisele. They have two children. A son, Galen who played college baseball and a daughter Abby who played high school and club volleyball.www.tinssp.com www.championsmentaledge.com

Samantha Arsenault Livingstone is an Olympic gold medalist, high-performance consultant, speaker, and mental health activist. At home in the classroom, Samantha spent six years teaching high school science and coaching swimming. After a near-death experience with her then 12-month-old daughter, Samantha knew it was time to pay forward all she'd learned about achievement, mental illness, rising from failure, and finding happiness. In 2016, Samantha founded Livingstone High Performance and the Whole Athlete Initiative (the WAI) in response to the mental health crisis impacting adolescents across the globe. LHP provides pillars of support to organizations, teams, and individuals to elevate mental health and improve performance. In 2020, Samantha co-founded WholeHealth Sport to equip coaches and parents with the training, skills and support needed to change the narrative, culture, and game regarding mental well-being in sport. Samantha holds a master's in education and is a certified instructor of Mental Health First Aid and facilitator of Mindful Sports Performance Enhancement.  www.samanthalivingstone.com www.wholehealthsport.com www.fb.com/slivingstonewellness Insta: @slivingstn 

Dr. Marnie Elam, Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Global. She has a host of certifications, including mental health response specialist, behavioral therapist specialist, tele-mental health provider, and clinical anxiety treatment professionalSpecial DisclaimerThis podcast represents the opinions of Shawn Francis and Dr. Marnie K. Elam. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is not intended to assess, diagnose, or treat any medical or psychological condition.  If you think you need immediate assistance, please call 911, or go to your local emergency room.This podcast is for information only. It is not therapy. This podcast is only for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment. Any person who uses information from this podcast does so at their own risk, and neither Mr. Francis nor Dr. Elam shall be held liable in any way for any outcomes of this use.Privacy is of utmost importance to us. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality.This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made in the podcast.In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient therapeutic relationship.

At the age of 17, Tiffany was involved in a life-altering car crash. After a year recovering from her injuries, during which she had the first 13 of what would lead to 20 facial reconstruction surgeries so far, Tiffany was introduced to stunt driving as a means of confronting and overcoming her trauma. But rather than simply helping her overcome her fears, it instead helped her discover her passions and set her on the journey to a life-long career. Soon she was teaching stunt driving to the film and television industry for a world-renowned stunt driving school and working as a SAG-AFTRA performer stunt driving for feature films and television. During her more than 16 years as a professional stunt driver, Tiffany has instructed the military and law enforcement in evasive driving and corporate security defensive driving. In the private sector, she teaches Class A (18-wheeler) License driving. Tiffany is also a Certified Advanced Stunt Driving instructor, she holds a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tank Endorsement, is certified in RT-130 Basic Wild-land Fire-Line Safety, and is a Certified Powertrain Specialist. Oh, and for good measure, she spent 2 seasons as a licensed NASCAR Pit Crew Member. She is CEO of both Wreckless Stunt Driving Team & Events as well as Elite Evasive Driving, a government-contracted driving school and wild-land fire emergency services company. In addition to her successful career in the automotive and entertainment industries, Tiffany has been a key employee in her family's business, Advantage Athletics, Inc. where she has held leadership roles in finance and marketing. Her contributions have been instrumental to building the company from start-up to what is today, a profitable and growing patented fitness equipment company. Tiffany also works with Sage Coaching and Counseling‘s spiritual mentoring and grief counseling team providing support to people who are suffering from experiencing traumatic events including life-threatening injuries, disfigurements and major illnesses. She is also in high demand as an inspirational speaker to companies, civic groups, and associations where her life story delivers the hope to all that even life's most threatening events can be overcome. Within Sage, Tiffany continues her passion for business providing support to emerging companies in finance, marketing, and branding.  

Mark Haesly Taught physical education for 37 years, drivers education 28 years, coached pole vault 40 years. Coach Haesly was my high school pole vault coach and the person who really threw gasoline on my pole vault fire. Without him there wouldn't be Team Hoot. 

Jason Gruhl believes that all kids are smart, brave, kind, and creative, and he writes books to help them remember that. As an Author and Psychotherapist for children and adults, Jason is dedicated to making a difference in people's lives and to helping them realize their power and potential. Jason is a former Special Educator and the former Executive Director and Founder of The Joshua School (a school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities in Boulder and Denver, Colorado). He holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology (www.gruhlcounseling.com). When not writing, Jason is addicted to scones, board games, reading, and watching sci-fi movies with his cattle dog, Coby.  www.jasongruhl.com

Robert B. Andrews MA, LMFT Robert Andrews is the founder of the Institute of Sports Performance in Houston, Texas. Robert is a licensed mental health professional and a mental training and performance expert and works with individual athletes, teams, coaches, and organizations. Robert works with elite athletes who wish to strengthen their mental approach to competing at the highest levels. He has developed a dynamic mental training program that has helped Olympians and Olympic hopefuls in men's and women's gymnastics, trampoline, swimming, diving, judo, fencing, track & field (including Olympians in pole vault), figure skating, and skeleton. Robert also specializes in assisting injured athletes as they overcome the mental and emotional impact of serious sports-related injuries. Robert has worked with active and retired Navy SEALS and their families. He has done extensive work with Gold Star families and has participated in transition forums for SEALS approaching retirement. He has been a presenter and program developer for forums that focus on mental health and wellness for active and retired military. Robert is married to his wife Gisele. They have two children. A son, Galen who played college baseball and a daughter Abby who played high school and club volleyball.www.tinssp.com www.championsmentaledge.com

Tim is currently an Area Coordinator in University Housing Services at Illinois State University. Previous work in student-athlete academic support, residential life, and student conduct at Oklahoma State University and North Dakota State University. He recently launched Open Doors Consulting (June 28, 2021). 20 years as an advocate for accessibility issues 20+ years as an active wheelchair athlete. Did grad work at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and undergrad at The University of Northern Iowa.www.OpenDoors.Consulting@OpenDoors.Consulting on IG; McCue.Timothy@gmail.com 

Steve Hable is a mental health therapist in private practice in Wisconsin. He has his own practice called Fox River Counseling Center since 2011, and was also a prison psychologist at a facility called the Wisconsin Resource Center for 27 years, from 1989-2016. This is a mental health facility that houses the department of corrections residents with mental health issues. In addition, Steve has been involved in the pole vault as an athlete or coach for almost 50 years. He was an NCAA Division III All-American at UW-Oshkosh, where he also coached pole vaulters for close to 20 years. He left coaching for over a decade, but returned to coach at his kids' high school, where he's been for the past 6 years. Steve has had extensive training in DBT and EMDR, as well as CPT, CBT, Prolonged Exposure and other types of trauma therapy. He's also worked with a variety of athletes, mostly pole vaulters, on performance anxiety and other sports-related issues.www.foxrivercounseling.com 

OneWholeLifemedia.comShana Schmidt holds a masters degree in counseling with over 25 years working with children, adults, and families as a therapist, family advocate, and behavioral coach. As an early childhood mental health and family specialist, her professional career brings extensive experience and healing to draw clients closer to who they want to be and how they want to serve others. She specializes in early childhood trauma and family repair.Being a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor since 2005 has taught Shana how to pull from her true core of self and create coaching, counseling and training opportunities that are unique, personal, and relatable.She is the award-winning author of her book “Over Our Hearts: a mother's journey learning to listen in,” a memoir story of her experiences as the mother of a teen parent. Endorsed by Dr. Becky Bailey, Shana's book is described as “an unflinching and inspiring look at the emotions, challenges and relationship shifts that often come with a young teen's pregnancy.” Shana Recommendations and ResoursesMy website - www.shanalynnschmidt.com  My favorite resources (the list is LONG):Self-Care:Yung PuebloDr. ChatterjeeHealing:Dr. Caroline LeafDr. Nicole Lepera - the holistic psychologistDr. Mariel BuquePersonal Growth & Reflection:Dr. Brene BrownDr. Daniel Amen - Amen ClinicsPrivtoProgSonya Renee TaylorRelationships & Boundaries:Nedra TawwabThe Angry TherapistEsther PerelGottman InstituteNews: (human & world)SmartHerNewsHumans of NYUpWorthySomeGoodNewsTanksGoodNews

OneWholelifeMedia.comJudith Rush is the Director of Mentor Externship at the University of St. Thomas School of LawAfter 15 years of solo practice in the ethics, professional responsibility, appellate, and family law areas, and 18 years of teaching, I have left private practice to place both feet in academia. I have the great fortune to be able to combine my love of the legal profession and teaching, my commitment to ethics and professionalism, my practice experience, and my experience in the disciplinary system for the benefit of St. Thomas' law students—the future of the profession. I am able to keep my fingers on the pulse of the ethics of the legal profession as Chair of the Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board, and my private work as an expert witness. I retain my connection to my friends and colleagues as an active participant in local, state, and national bar associations, and by staying in touch with my mentor and other colleagues. 

OneWholeLifeMedia.com Dr. Marnie Elam, Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Global. She has a host of certifications, including mental health response specialist, behavioral therapist specialist, tele-mental health provider, and clinical anxiety treatment professionalSpecial DisclaimerThis podcast represents the opinions of Shawn Francis and Dr. Marnie K. Elam. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is not intended to assess, diagnose, or treat any medical or psychological condition.  If you think you need immediate assistance, please call 911, or go to your local emergency room.This podcast is for information only. It is not therapy. This podcast is only for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment. Any person who uses information from this podcast does so at their own risk, and neither Mr. Francis nor Dr. Elam shall be held liable in any way for any outcomes of this use.Privacy is of utmost importance to us. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality.This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made in the podcast.In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient therapeutic relationship.

Michael Tkach, Psy.D., LP, is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Behavioral Health Officer for Affinity Corporate Group.  Affinity is a leading occupational health, population, and disease management life sciences organization that specializes in providing technology-based solutions and supports for overall employee and population wellness endeavors.  Additionally, Dr. Tkach is an adjunct professor at St. Mary's University, Twin Cities.  He is the former Director of Recovery Management for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, where he also worked as a psychologist and for a while as a core faculty member at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.  Dr. Tkach has provided clinical services in a variety of settings, including outpatient addiction treatment, community mental health, residential crisis settings, hospital settings, and college counseling centers.  He has conducted research in areas including clinical practice, trauma/trauma-informed care, semiotics, linguistics, and evidence-based practice approaches for co-occurring disorders.  http://linkedin.com/in/michael-j-tkach-psy-d-lp-b42171142 OneWholeLifeMedia.com