Yoga With Jake Podcast

Today, I share a podcast that I had the honor to be a guest on: The Brain Shaman Podcast, where I talk about why I started practicing yoga, how I went from college wrestler to men's yoga teacher. I also discuss men's health, men's mental health, and why I believe yoga is uniquely equipped to help men work through their challenges and do so without it being awkward or forced. Please go support Michael Waite and the brain shaman podcast, he did a really nice job with this, I'm very pleased with our conversation.The Brain Shaman PodcastSupport the show

Jonathan Rosenthal, MD is a neurologist in NYC and a yoga student of Sri Dharma Mittra. He is passionate about understanding how yoga affects the brain. He hosts educational events on neuroscience and yoga, conducts scientific research on yoga, and teaches yoga to clinical populations.Jonathan's WebsiteJonathan's InstagramSupport the show

Dr. Steffany Moonaz is a yoga therapist and researcher in Southern California. She serves as Research Director at Southern California University of Health Sciences and Professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She became curious about the importance of mind-body activities at a young age and has always had a passion and a curiosity about the healing power of mindful movement. She completed undergraduate work in biology and dance at Oberlin College, earned an MFA from University of Maryland as well as a CMA from the Laban Institute and spent eight years at Johns Hopkins University, helping to develop and evaluate a yoga program for individuals with the chronic diseases of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, which became the basis for her PhD in public health.Along with ongoing research collaborations with major research institutions worldwide, Dr. Moonaz is working to bring yoga to people with arthritis directly, as well as educating yoga teachers and yoga therapists about the unique needs of this population. She currently leads Yoga for Arthritis teacher training programs and serves as a mentor for several emerging researchers who are working to study the effects of yoga for various health conditions. Dr. Moonaz also serves on the faculty of several other yoga and yoga therapy training programs, including Integral Yoga, Phoenix Rising, and The Mindfulness Center.Dr. Moonaz's work has been covered by Time, HuffPost, the Baltimore Sun, and U.S. News and World Report. She has been invited to speak at Emory University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Johns Hopkins Palliative Care, and the Smithsonian. Her Arthritis-Friendly Yoga DVD, produced by the Arthritis Foundation, became their best-selling product when it was released in 2013. Her first book, Yoga Therapy for Arthritis: A whole-person approach to movement and lifestyle, was published by Singing Dragon Publishers in December of 2018, and she has contributed to several other widely used yoga texts. Her second book, Driving Home, a memoir, was released in 2024 by Freisen Press and shares an unforgettable year of identity, responsibility, and the unexpected lessons of adversity. Steffany's Website: https://www.arthritis.yoga/Steffany's Instagram: @yogaforarthritisSupport the show

Dr. Anoop Kumar communicates a new vision of true health system based in a more comprehensive understanding of you as a whole human being. He is a Board-Certified emergency physician and Co-founder and CEO of Numocore, a company building the new health system with a focus on healing, cure, and activating human potential.Website: numocore.comSupport the show

Abha Karki Rajbhandari, PhDAssistant ProfessorDepartments of Psychiatryand NeuroscienceFriedman Brain InstituteBrain and Body Research InstituteCenter for Affective NeuroscienceIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiEmail: abha.rajbhandari@mssm.eduLab Page: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/karkilab/Dr. Rajbhandari is an Assistant Professor in the departments of Psychiatry andNeuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Rajbhandari obtained her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied the role of the amygdala sub-regions in regulation of stress and sensorimotor gating via norepinephrine and the neuropeptide- corticotropin releasing factor. Prior to joining Mount Sinai, Dr. Rajbhandari was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California-Los Angeles, where her research focused on understanding the role of the neuropeptide, pituitary adenylate cyclase activating peptide in regulation of fear and stress behaviors via amygdala sub-regions. At the Icahn School of Medicine. Dr. Rajbhandari's team focuses on the brain, vagus nerve and body mechanisms of fear, stress, and anxiety.Outside of lab, Dr. Rajbhandari is a whole-body health enthusiast and spiritual seeker through Yoga and Vedanta. For her, yoga is not just something done on a mat; it is woven into every aspect of life. Born in Nepal, she moved to the United States to pursue higher education. While her spiritual journey began in Nepal, she continues to explore deep questions about human existence through the lenses of logic, reasoning, knowledge, and mysticism. Abha is passionate about bridging the gap between scientific and spiritual understandings of life.Support the show

Kian Heiat serves as a Community Development Manager at Movember overseeing university and sports participation at the organization. He has been with the team for almost 5 years and currently works out of our New York office.Movember WebsiteSupport the show

Zoe Mantarakis is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She has logged decades teaching in Austin's yoga studios and was voted Austin's Best Yoga Teacher in 2014. As a Yoga Teacher Trainer she has certified more than 75 students at the 200hour level. She created and established the Yoga Specialization degree path within the KHE Dept at UT and is graduating her first cohort in May 2025. Her field of interest is exploring the places where modern science and medicine corrleate, corroborate and validate ancient yoga wisdom. She is a loving mother to 3 children.Support the show

Anthony Robleswww.anthonyrobles.com3-time wrestling All-American and the 2011 NCAA Division I National ChampionTwo Time ESPY Award Recipient including, Jimmy V Award for PerseveranceInternationally renowned motivational speaker to Fortune 500 companies2012 Inductee, National Wrestling Hall of FameESPN College Wrestling Expert and Analyst since 20122013-16 member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and NutritionMember of the Presidential Delegation to the 2014 Sochi Paralympic GamesFeatured in a 2014 prime time TV special on TBS in Japan and viewed in 15.5M homesPublished Author, UnstoppableNike Athlete2015 National Wrestling Media Association's Broadcaster of the Year award2017 Inductee, Arizona Sports Hall of Fame 2018, Guinness World Record Holder for pull-ups in one minute with 622020, Guinness World Record Holder for pull-ups in one minute with an 80 lbs pack with 232021, Guinness World Record Holder for pull-ups in one minute with an 60 lbs pack with 302022, Inductee, ASU's Sun Devil Athletics Hall of FameBen Afflect and Matt Damon Produced a film on Anthony's life for distribution on Amazon Prime, January, 2025Support the show

Jerome Teelucksingh is one of the leading men's rights activists. He is a senior lecturer at The University of the West Indies in Trinidad & Tobago (in the Caribbean). Jerome has published articles and spoken at academic conferences on masculinity, fatherhood and gender relations.  In 1999, he initiated International Men's Day on 19 November in Trinidad and Tobago. Also, he would later begin the observance of World Day of the Boy Child on 16 May and The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men and Boys on 31 January. In 2022.Jerome's e-mail: j_teelucksingh@yahoo.comSupport the show

Clayton is dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to achieve their full potential. With over three decades of leadership experience in financial services and nonprofit organizations, he has seamlessly transitioned his expertise into performance improvement as a freelance trainer and executive coach for several prestigious international training companies.Clayton's passion for neuroscience is backed by a certificate in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership, enhancing his understanding of how the brain influences leadership and performance. A committed meditator for more than 23 years, he has completed an intensive two-year program to earn a certificate in teaching mindfulness and deepens his practice through annual week-long retreats.Clayton collaborates with both established and emerging leaders to identify and overcome barriers to awareness, connection, and perspective. He mentors a mindful approach, helping individuals and teams unlock their true potential. His evidence-based methods, rooted in the synergy of neuroscience and mindfulness, prioritize measurable results—fostering enhanced performance and promoting personal well-being.Support the show

Ashley-Nicole Russell, Esq. is an award-winning family law attorney, author, and speaker who is changing the way divorce is perceived around the world. She is widely-known as a dedicated, passionate, and trustworthy attorney with integrity. She is committed to protecting her clients while understanding the needs of their families. As a child of divorce and divorcee, she brings a unique, relatable, and personal understanding to AN|R Law Offices and the communities it serves. As the first collaborative law firm in eastern North Carolina, AN|R Law has office locations in Greenville, Raleigh, Beaufort, and Wilmington.When her parents divorced, she faced years of hardship and adversity due to the impact of traditional litigation and the lack of shared parenting laws. This experience inspired her to pursue law and find a better way for families to divorce.Ashley-Nicole graduated Magna Cum Laude from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She went on to attend North Carolina Central University School of Law where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned a Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Dispute Resolution Institute. Ashley-Nicole trained and obtained membership with the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and co-founded the North Carolina Collaborative Attorney Network.With more than a decade of experience in collaborative law, Ashley-Nicole knows first-hand how this model benefits families during separation and divorce. This method, which Ashley-Nicole used in her own divorce, allows the couple to move forward peacefully with understanding and respect. She is the author of The Cure for Divorce Culture and the host of the Divorce, Healthy! podcast. She is an advisor for co-parenting app Fayr and is a member of the national board of directors for the National Parents Organization. She also serves as the Vice President for the Carteret County Bar Association.As an expert in divorce culture, Ashley-Nicole has appeared on various multi-media platforms to discuss collaborative law, conflict resolution in the workplace, and the future of divorce in America. Ashley-Nicole has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Post, and ABC, NBC, and CBS news affiliates. She actively shares her mission nationwide by speaking at events, conferences, and trainings focused on family law, human resources, and mediation. She is committed to sharing information to help families navigate the emotional and legal aspects of separation and divorce.Support the show

Dr. ​​James L. Nuzzo isan exercise scientist and men's health researcher. Dr. Nuzzo has published over 80 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, and he writes regularly about exercise, men's health, and academia at The Nuzzo Letter on Substack. Dr. Nuzzo is also active on X @JamesLNuzzo.James' Substack: https://jameslnuzzo.substack.com/Support the show

Ann Swanson teaches yoga and meditation to busy people with busy minds. She is the author of the books SCIENCE OF YOGA and Meditation for the Real World. Ann wasn't a naturally “chill person,” and meditation didn't come easy to her. Overcoming chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, and to earn a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. Now, Ann teaches accessible yoga and meditations that you'll actually do. Get Ann's books and free bonuses at www.MeditationForTheRealWorld.com and www.scienceof.yogaAnn's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnnSwansonWellnessAnn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scienceof.yoga/Support the show

Warren Farrell, PhD, has been chosen by the Financial Times of London as one of the world's top 100 thought leaders. His books are published in 19 languages. They include The New York Times bestseller Why Men Are the Way They Are, and the international bestseller The Myth of Male Power.Dr. Farrell presented the findings of The Boy Crisis (2018) worldwide, from the White House to the Norwegian Parliament. It was a catalyst for bipartisan legislation for father involvement in Florida. He is currently working on The Man Crisis.Dr. Farrell's most recent book, Role Mate to Soul Mate: The Seven Secrets to Lifelong Love (2024), is based on his teaching couples' communication for the past 30 years to more than a thousand couples and psychologists. Warren Farrell has been a pioneer in both the women's movement (elected three times to the Board of the National Organization for Women in NYC) and the men's movement (called by GQ “The Martin Luther King of the men's movement”). He advocates for a “Gender Liberation Movement, freeing both sexes from the rigid roles of the past.” The challenges he faced also advocating for boys and men is the subject of a 2025 documentary, The Boy Crisis: Cancel Warren Farrell, nominated for “Best Documentary” by the Idyllwild Film Festival.Dr. Farrell has been interviewed repeatedly by Oprah, Barbara Walters, Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson, and also by Peter Jennings, Sean Hannity, Katie Couric, Larry King, Regis Philbin, and Charlie Rose. He has frequently written for and been featured in The New York Times and publications worldwide. Warren has two daughters and lives with his wife in Mill Valley, California, and virtually at warrenfarrell.com.Support the show

 Dr.  Josine Verhoeven, senior research and mental health psychologist at a depression clinic connected to the Amsterdam University Medical Center. Her research focuses on both the biology and psychology of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders. We discuss her recent work showing that antidepressant medication and running have similar effects on mental health. Furthermore, exercise, in this case running, had more favorable outcomes on physical health measures. Support the show

Emma Johnson is a business journalist, gender equality activist and founder of Wealthysinglemommy. A former newspaper and Associated Press reporter, Emma has been featured as an expert on separated families for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Elle, CNBC, NPR, TIME, O, The Oprah Magazine, The Doctors, and many more.As an activist, Emma promotes equal parenting for separated families through the production of media projects, authoring The 50/50 Solution and speaking to groups, including at the United Nations Summit for Gender Equality, at Google and before state legislative bodies. Emma lives in Richmond, Va., with her son and daughter.Click here to purchase Emma's Book!Support the show

Click here to follow the Higher Vibrations in Higher Education Podcast!Grit and Grace: Be willing to throw it all at the wall with Yoga with Jake.Jake Panasevich carved out a path to be a disseminator of the benefits of yoga with an emphasis on reaching men and athletes. In looking at his offerings and success, I got the “he's so lucky” mindset. I saw that he had this cool career of writing, disseminating, and teaching yoga—and felt envy. On this episode we dive into the day-to-day variety of activities he faces to match his grit and grace. And, we get the origin story of why this is such an important target audience for him. Jake talks about being on a college wrestling team in an incredibly toxic environment – which launched his aversion and mistrust of men. However, through trying to get in shape without wrecking his body and beyond that, a community finding community, he came to the mat. Now he offers “Yoga with Jake” predominantly for men and athletes—healing himself while helping others get embodied. Don't miss some of the honest and practical takeaways of this episode, including:First yoga class: Did everything “wrong” but felt betterIn both teacher training and journalism, get your feet wet, get yourself out thereThree tips to reach more men in your class: 1) be direct—do this for this benefit, 2) focus on connection—show them you care, and 3) avoid energy jargonFocus on seva- selfless service as the primary archetype of an instructor  Give everyone permission to be themselvesBecome masterful at active language and landmarksFeedback is love, it's a positive thing, pushing a skill further, progressing.Ask: is this “better, worse, or the same” rather than vague “is this good?Knowing where you want to be of service; your audience, your mission as a teacherThere is a very real struggle in the hustle of making a living as a teacherThe work is fun and meaningful but requires efforting. It's the balance of effort and ease, just like in a yoga practiceIt's still a lot of work to plan and fill a workshop- even at 20 years and help from a studio; there's so much to juggle, relationship with studio owners, self-worth tanks if you don't get a raise, etc.  Yoga teachers are good at getting people to feel into their feelings; but you have to constantly business developBe with family, nurture relationshipsThe space is not saturated: know yourself, know your audience. Stay flexible.Real distrust and aversion to men- thinking no guy would be someone I want to connect withListen to peer and mentor- be willing to tryYoga teacher and entrepreneur, throw a lot at the wall, a lot won't work.. but “the obstacle is the way”Teach what you learned while still in the middle of it allFlourishing is “not resisting, letting go”. It's loving your life with all the different flavors, invite them. Find the beauty in the mundane.Stepping on the mat does not mean you'll no longer step in dog shitCan't experience success all day every dayGet back to who or what I am—and match those practices.Honesty is love, honesty is showing you care.Just go out and try it. Intend. Action matters.Throw it at the wall—this is the “school of action.”Support the show

Don Hubin is a Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at The Ohio State University, former Chair of the OSU Department of Philosophy, and Founding Director Emeritus of the Ohio State University Center for Ethics and Human Values. He received his B.A. with honors from the University of California at Davis (1972) and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Arizona (1976 and 1978). He has been on the faculty of the Philosophy Department at The OhioState University since 1977. Don served as chair of the Department of Philosophy from 2006 through 2013 and from 2005 through 2015 he served as an Associate Editor of Ethics, one of the two leading journals in moral philosophy in the world.Don specializes in ethics, philosophy of law and political philosophy. He has worked on a variety of topics, including theories of distributive justice and the nature and justification of cost/benefit analysis under an NSF grant. He currently has two primary research interests: first, the nature of practical rationality and the relationship between morality and rationality; and, second, the nature and basis of parental rights and responsibilities. Selected publications on the second topic include:“Parental Rights and Due Process,” The Journal of Law and Family Studies, 1:2(1999)123–150; “Daddy_Dilemmas_Untangling_the_Puzzles_of_Paternity,” The Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, 13(2003)29-80;"Reproductive Interests: Puzzles at the Periphery of the Property Paradigm," Social Philosophy and Policy, 29(2012)106-25;"Fatherhood," International Encyclopedia of Ethics, Wiley-Blackwell, (2013), "Fractured Fatherhood, an Analytic Philosophy Perspective on Moral and Legal Paternity" Journal of Family Theory & Review, 6(2014)76-90, and "Procreators' Duties: Sexual Asymmetries," Oxford Handbook of Reproductive Ethics, (forthcoming 2016).For more than a quarter of a century, Don has been involved in the shared parenting movement, serving as the leader of a state-based shared parenting organization in Ohio before creating a chapter of National Parents Organization (NPO) in the state. He joined the National Board of NPO in 2014 and became Chair of the National Board of NPO in 2019. Don also serves on the Board of Directors of the International Council on Shared Parenting (ICSP). Don has served on several state commissions, including the Ohio Child Support Reform Shareholders' Group (2001–2003) and the Ohio Child Support Guideline Council (2003–2005).Support the show

 Dr. Sarah Hill – researcher and professor at TCU, lead science advisor for 28 Wellness,and the author of “This Is Your Brain On Birth Control.” Sarah's groundbreaking research has resulted in close to 100 research publications and her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, The Economist, and on television shows like Good Morning and Today. Sarah is also a sought-after speaker, consultant, and media expert in the area of women's hormones and sexual psychology. Her new book, "The Period Brain" is due out in September.Social Handles:Sarah is on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Her handle is the same across all platforms. Social Handle:@sarahehillphdRelevant Links:Website:http://www.sarahehill.comWhere to find her book (This Is Your Brain On Birth Control):https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control-ebook/dp/B07MYLLP21Support the show

Dr. Christopher Thurber is Dr. Christopher Thurber is an award-winning writer and thought leader who has dedicated his professional life to improving how adults care for kids and to enhancing the experience of adventurous young people who are spending time away from home. A graduate of Harvard and UCLA, Dr. Thurber has served as a psychologist and instructor at Phillips Exeter Academy since 1999.An entrepreneur from a young age, Dr. Thurber founded Prep4School.com and Prep4Camp.com to teach young people how to prevent intense homesickness and make joyful, successful transitions to boarding school and summer camp. One of his first Prep4 videos won a Telly Award for Best Non-Broadcast Instructional Video.His best-selling family resource, The Summer Camp Handbook, was recently translated into Mandarin to help launch the youth camping movement inChina. And his most recent book, The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure: A PositiveApproach to Pushing Your Child to be Their Best Self, was described by The Atlantic as “a tour de force” and “the rare parenting book that respects both parents and children.”Schools, camps, and forward-thinking organizations on five continents have invited Dr. Thurber to deliver keynotes, contribute articles, and lead workshops for all audiences. He and his wife, Simonida, are the proud parents of two boys(Danilo, b. 2002, and Sava, b. 2004). You can learn more about Chris and access premium content on DrChrisThurber.com. Support the show

I am an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department of Arizona State University where I teach graduate and undergraduate courses in child development, and conduct original research. I received a Ph.D. from University of Michigan, in Developmental Psychology. I have published approximately 75 articles in peer reviewed scientific psychology journals and books, including research on the effects of divorce on children's health. I have received research grants from the National Institutes of Health, including a 10-year longitudinal study of the role of fathers in adolescent and young adult development. I have testified as an expert witness in approximately two dozen child custody and relocation cases in approximately 15 states. I have been invited to present research findings on parenting time and parent conflict to policy-makers in Japan, Canada, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. I chaired the committee at the Arizona Legislature that produced a comprehensive reform of the state's child custody statutes to “maximize the child's time with both parents,” which became law in 2013.Support the show

Dr. Mark Allen is a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. He completed his medical education and general psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by a child psychiatry fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. He also spent a post-fellowship year with the Canterbury District Health Board in Christchurch, New Zealand, further enriching his global perspective on mental health care.Dr. Allen has advanced, sport-specific training, including the International Olympic Committee's Diploma in Mental Health in Elite Sport, the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, and the ISSP's Certificate of Additional Training in Sports Psychiatry. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry (ABSPP) and is a member of the editorial board for Sports Psychiatry: The Journal of Sports & Exercise Psychiatry.In his clinical practice, Dr. Allen works with athletes across all levels, from high school to Olympic and professional competitors. He is honored to serve as the consulting psychiatrist for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. Beyond his practice, he contributes to the athlete mental health community through his roles on the medical advisory boards of two non-profits—The Hidden Opponent and Alston For Athletes—and as a contributor to the youth sports mental performance platform MaxU.Based in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Allen enjoys spending his free time playing golf and pickleball, hiking, and relaxing with his wife, two sons, and their beloved fur-kids.Mark's Info:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramSupport the show

Nick Nowak lives in New Hampshire with his wife and two children. He is currently the Dean of Students at Cardigan Mountain School and the Leadership Director at Camp Belknap. Nick is the owner and founder of GoodMenders LLC, offering training, coaching, and keynotes for youth and adults to develop moral masculinity, principled leadership, and better culture. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, writing, meditating, exercising, and playing outside. You can connect with Nick on LinkedIn or by reaching out to nick@goodmenders.com. Support the show

It's one thing to be born with a gift. It's another thing entirely to use it.Kenny Bednarek could've just been a kid from Wisconsin that ran fast, but this kid had a dream. And as we know, it's the dreamers that make history.Ensuring his name became legend, Bednarek captured the world's attention when he first claimed silver in the 200m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Following that monumental achievement, 2021 seemed to be a victory lap for Kenny.Claiming four Diamond League wins in Lausanne, Zurich,Doha, and Gateshead; and another in the World Continental in Ostrava, Kenny was awarded “Most Consistent Track and Field Athlete,” Diamond League Champion, and made history as the first sprinter to ever run sub 20 in 10 wind-legal races in a single season.Although he's definitely encountered his share of difficulties,Kenny takes even hindrances in stride. Demonstrating his tenacity in 2022, he not only claimed silver in the World Championships 200m - just seven months after breaking a toe– but also acquired two Diamond League wins in Rabat andRome. In 2023, shortly after suffering a grade two hamstring strain and grade three fascia tear, he made the USA team and finished 5th at the World Championships 200m, followed by his complete domination in Brussels, where he earned the Diamond League title.With his injuries a thing of the past, Bednarek has shown us that a healthy Kenny is a dangerous Kenny. With four personal bests and two coveted titles to add to his collection, personal bests and two coveted titles to add to his collection,this is undoubtedly the best season of his career.We caught a glimpse of what Kenny had in store when he started the year with a 100m win in the World Continental Tour in Kenya; followed by a personal best of 19.67 and a tremendous win at the Doha Diamond League. Victorious yet again in the Prefontaine Diamond League, he went on to achieve two more personal bests during the Olympic trials-clocking 9.87 in the 100m and 19.59 in the 200m. This was the first time Bednarek made all three teams (100m, 200m,and 4x100m) at the Olympic trials; and with the distinction of being a two-time Olympian, Kenny made certain he left the 2024 Paris Olympics decorated with silver for a second time in the men's 200m.While it didn't seem possible to top his already exceptional year of achievements, consistent with his character, Bednarek went on to attain his fourth personal best at the Zurich Diamond League with an incredible 19.57 in the 200m. And finally, to conclude a most magnificent season, Bednarek bolted to glory with a spectacular win at the Diamond League meet in Brussels and the distinction of being crowned the Diamond League Champion.In any event, it has been truly remarkable to witness the rise and reign of Kung Fu Kenny. He's transformed from underdog to 2x Olympic silver medalist, 10x Diamond League winner, World Championship Silver Medalist, 2x Diamond League Champion, World #2 in the men's 200m,and the silent warrior that's here and coming for it all.Click here to follow Kenny on Instagram!Support the show

Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and a Faculty Affiliate of the Institute for Population Research. Professor Schoppe-Sullivan received her B.A. in Psychology from Northwestern University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has been on the faculty of Ohio State since 2003. Professor Schoppe-Sullivan is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on coparenting, father-child relationships, and young children's social-emotional development. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the National Council on Family Relations. Her research has been funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Professor Schoppe-Sullivan is a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of FamilyPsychology, Parenting: Science and Practice, and the Journal of Family Theory andReview. She has also received numerous awards recognizing the high quality of her teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, including the OSU Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching. Most recently, Dr. Schoppe-Sullivan received the Joan N. Huber Faculty Fellow Award in OSU's College of Arts and Sciences.Click here to visit Sarah's website!Support the show

Ceci Craft is the Director of Mental Performance, Life Skills and Education for the Philadelphia Phillies. She received her B.A. from Bates College in Maine where she captained the women's soccer team in 2005. She then went on to attend the University of Wales, Bangor, one of the premier Sports Science institutions in Britain. At Bangor she received her MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science. Ceci's work at the University of Wales, Bangor focused mostly on Transformational Leadership Behaviors and its effects on role function within a team.Ceci has spent a combined 10 seasons as a mental performance coach in Major League Baseball. She spent her first 6 seasons with the Cleveland Guardians and the past four seasons coaching the Phillies.As a mental performance coach Ceci assisted players and staff at the Major League level of the organization in the continued development and integration of programs and services that enhance performance and mental and emotional development. She also has recently taken on directing the Life Skills and Education Program supporting Phillies players in learning English, completing high school and having basic life skills to compete both in the Dominican Republic and the United States.Ceci previously worked for the United States Army for a combined 7 years from 2008-14, 2019-2021 working for the Special Warfare Center and School, primarily with Special Forces soldiers, and was the “Head of Performance” for the Special Operations Cognitive Enhancement Program (SOCEP), and went on to direct the program.Click here to visit Cici's LinkedIn!Support the show

Dr. Peggy DeLong is a psychologist, known as The Gratitude Psychologist. She teaches people how to harness the power of gratitude, joy, and nature to live their best lives, especially through difficult times. She does this through speaking engagements, psychotherapy, on-line courses and programs, books, and even bracelets. Peggy is the author of: 1) I Can See Clearly Now: A Memoir about Love, Grief, and Gratitude, 2) The Gratitude Journal: A 365 Day Gratitude Journey, and 3) Feeling Good: 35 Proven Ways to Happiness, Even During Tough Times. She is also the owner of LOVE in a Bracelet, where she designs bracelets for mental health, coping with grief and loss, and inspiration.For the past 10 years, she has hosted the Women's Weekly Wellness Walks, as well as periodic women's hiking events for spiritual growth and personal development. Peggy is also the owner of Peaceful Present, Future Flourish, where she teaches methods for wellbeing and personal development for young adult women and their mothers using her Prioritize P.E.A.C.E. Method. (Positivity, Exercise, Achievement, Connection, Empathy).When she's not focusing on her businesses, you'll find Peggy in the mountains, downhill or telemark skiing, kayaking, hiking, or mountain biking.Peggy's: The Grateful Day: Five Day Challenge! Support the show

Jett Stone, Ph.D., is a writer and clinical psychologist on a mission to improve men's mental well-being and bring their inner life into full color. Stone went to undergrad at the University of Michigan and earned two master's degrees in journalism and psychology from Columbia University. He completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Adelphi University and continued training at the Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital. Stone eventually founded a clinical practice in Connecticut, focusing on individual and couples psychotherapy. After years of psychotherapy with a diverse range of men, he authored Quiet Your Mind: A Men's Guide, a comprehensive book of his creative, evidence-based strategies for overcoming worry and rumination.Outside of his practice, Stone is an organizational consultant for Work Haven, helping leaders thrive in high-stress careers. In addition to Psychology Today, his writings and contributions have appeared in the New York Times, American Institute for Boys and Men, the Guardian, and Fortune.Click here to buy Jett's book!Click here for Jett's instagram page!Support the show

Sonia Azad is a two-time Emmy award-winning health journalist, global yoga retreat leader, and wellness influencer based in Dallas, TX. With more than 20 years of extensive work experience in media (TV, print and radio) Sonia has covered: crime in Houston and Chicago, politics in Washington, D.C., immigration in San Diego, International Law in The Netherlands.  She also worked in newsrooms in College Station and Waco, TX. In 2012, The Texas Associated Press Broadcasters named her one of the best reporters in the state. Most recently, Sonia spent 7 years as Dallas' premier health reporter at ABC affiliate WFAA-TV. She is now a health and wellness contributor on national TV for Dr. Phil's network, Merit Street Media. Sonia started her own wellness company in 2023 to focus on her podcast, media training, and wellness classes. With more than 1,200 teaching and training hours over the last 10 years, Sonia serves as a continuing education provider for Yoga Alliance. She is trained in 23 lineages of meditation, myofascial release, Yin and Vinyasa yoga. She leads corporate wellness events, hosts yoga retreats around the world and trains professional and student athletes in movement science and mindset. Sonia has a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Texas, plus a Masters of Legal Studies and a Masters of Journalism, both from Northwestern University. Sonia is also a contributing show host on PZTV! Click here to visit Sonia's website!Support the show

Emily Perrin, LMSW is a mental health therapist and mindfulness and performance coach located in Philadelphia, PA. Emily is a former DI soccer player at the University of Virginia  and former DI soccer coach at the University of Pennsylvania. Emily is the founder of Perrin Wellness and Performance and Co-founder of the Unbroken Athlete.  She holds a masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Denver with additional clinical training and experience in trauma, trauma informed care, the nervous system trauma, suicide, mindfulness, meditation and more. Through her company, Perrin Wellness and Performance, Emily has worked with athletes and coaches around the country including programs at Stanford, Duke, Villanova, Penn and Michigan. Emily also serves as the Director of the Medical Advisory Council for a non profit, Morgan's Message, dedicated to increasing awareness around mental health for student athletes. Emily's Website!Support the show

Ruth Whippman is a British author, journalist, and cultural critic living in the United States. A former BBC documentary director and producer, her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Time magazine, New York magazine, The Guardian, HuffPost, and elsewhere. Fortune described her as one of the “25 sharpest minds” of the decade. She is the author of the book America the Anxious, which was a New York Post Best Book of the Year, a New York Times Editors' Choice and Paperback Row pick. She lives in California with her husband and three sons.Link to Ruth's Website!Support the show

Dr. Erica Dale (website): My research interests involve understanding mechanisms of spinal learning within the context of breathing function. Within the respiratory neural control network there are several known spinal mechanisms underlying plasticity and they all lead to a long-lasting increase in phrenic motor output; a direct correlation to contraction of the diaphragm and, thus, breathing. I have shown that hypoxia-inducible factors can act as neurotrophic stimulators of the phrenic motor network to elicit facilitation in much the same way. A large portion of my current research focus is aimed towards activating phrenic motor networks via electrical spinal cord stimulation to enable functional recovery of breathing after upper cervical spinal cord injury in rodents. Recently published work utilizing this model in a closed-loop stimulation paradigm has shown promise for eliciting plasticity within the respiratory motor network.Dr. Alicia Vose (website): My research program is dedicated to enhancing motor recovery and developing innovative rehabilitation strategies for individuals with neurologic injuries. The primary focus of my lab is to elucidate the mechanisms underlying airway protection – specifically, the sensorimotor control of swallowing, cough function, and the coordination between breathing and swallowing—in populations impacted by neurologic impairments. With over a decade of clinical experience diagnosing and managing swallowing disorders (dysphagia) in neurologically affected populations I am committed to advancing therapeutic interventions that harness synaptic plasticity and support functional recovery. By investigating neurologic conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury, my research laboratory aims to pioneer evidence-based rehabilitation strategies that leverage neuroplasticity to drive sustained improvements in upper airway functions, including swallowing, phonation, respiration, and cough reflex integrity. Our interdisciplinary and translational research approach bridges basic science with clinical application, advancing both therapeutic outcomes and scientific understanding in aerodigestive health.Support the show

Joe De Sena Founder and CEO, SpartanJoe De Sena – Founder and CEO of Spartan, the world's leading endurance sports and wellness brand –has demonstrated his entrepreneurial drive since his pre-teens. After building a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college, and creating a Wall Street trading firm, De Sena set his sights ontransforming 100 million people through the Spartan lifestyle.De Sena has grown Spartan into a global sport and wellness brand encompassing all things “tough fitness.” With its 10 million+ strong community, Spartan creates transformational experiences, products, and content to help people, companies and teams tear down boundaries and expand what they believepossible. Spartan's portfolio of tough fitness brands has expanded beyond obstacle racing events into Spartan Training, Spartan Trail, DEKA, La Ruta, and Tough Mudder. Throughout his lifetime, Joe has competed in any extreme sports adventure he could find, testing his mental and physical endurance against nature.Support the show

Kathryn H Schmitz, Ph.D., M.P.H., FACSM, FSBM, FTOS, FNAK, FSEM, is aProfessor in the division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She serves as the Associate Director of Population Science, Co-leader of the Biobehavioral Cancer Control program, Co-leader of the UPMC Hillman Survivorship program and Director of the Moving Through Cancer Exercise Oncology Program for the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.  Dr. Schmitz's research focuses on people living with and beyond cancer andinvestigates the role of exercise in improving physiologic and psychosocial outcomes, including symptoms, treatment tolerance, and other chronic diseases. In addition, Dr. Schmitz studies technology based supportive care interventions (that include physical activity) to improve outcomes among advanced cancer patients. She has held NCI funding consistently since 2001. She has published over 350 scientific peer reviewed papers, some in prestigious journals such as JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine, and Journal of Clinical Oncology. Her well regarded research on resistance exercise and breast cancer related lymphedema has been translated into a physical therapy delivered program called ‘Strength After Breast Cancer' that is available in over 1000 locations across the United States and beyond. Dr. Schmitz was the moving force behind two American College of Sports Medicine development processes for exercise and cancer guidelines for patients in 2010 and 2018. She founded the Moving Through Cancer initiative of the American College ofSports Medicine, which has a bold goal of making exercise standard of care in oncology by 2029. She has written a popular press book to raise awareness about exercise for cancer patients and survivors entitled ‘Moving Through Cancer' that was released by Chronicle Books in October 2021. She is the winner of numerous awards, most notably the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Society of Behavioral Medicine, the Citation Award from the American College of Sports Medicine, and the Clinical Research Professorship from the American Cancer Society. In fall 2023, she was inducted as an Honorary Fellow at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland. She is the past president of the American College of Sports Medicine.Support the show

Dr. Harden founded and directs the Physical Activity Research and Community Implementation (PARCI) Laboratory within the department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. As a registered yoga instructor and academic, she uses science and the personal experience of clients, patients, and participants to promote physical activity. Her passion and emphasis on physical activity behaviors is underscored by its ability to improve psychological and physiological outcomes. Over the last decade she has published 118 peer reviewed journal articles and has an international reputation as a leader of the application of the RE-AIM framework to ensure evidence-based interventions are translated to real-world settings. Her work has garnered over $29 million in grant funding, primarily through the United States Department of Agriculture. Support the show

Scott Glassman, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist and author of A Happier You: A Seven-Week Program to Transform Negative Thinking into Positivity and Resilience. Dr. Glassman founded and currently directs the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His seven-week wellness program, A Happier You, has been featured on SiriusXM and NPR. Dr. Glassman is also a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and has been a speaker and trainer at many national and regional organizations, including the American Psychological Association. He is also a periodic contributor to the health section of The Philadelphia Inquirer. MS in Applied Positive Psychology ProgramSupport the show

Christina Sell has been practicing asana since 1991 and teaching since 1998. Known for her passion, clarity and creativity, Christina's teaching style is a dynamic and challenging blend of inspiration, humor and hard work. Masterful at synthesis, her ability to harvest and transmit the unique contributions of various yoga methods is unparalleled. Christina believes that yoga practice can help anyone access their inner wisdom, authentic spirituality and clarify their highest personal expression.Christina draws inspiration from many master teachers in Iyengar Yoga, Anusara Yoga and Bikram Yoga. She is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher, has authored three books, hosts a podcast, and maintains an active teaching schedule presenting seminars, intensives, trainings, and workshops worldwide. Christina has a BA in Counseling and Education and an MA in Integrative Education and Curriculum Design. She resides in Bellingham, Washington with her husband, two very affectionate cats, and the world's best dog, Locket. She enjoys practicing yoga, writing, reading, cooking, hiking, mountain biking, and lifting weights. Author of three books on yoga and body image, Christina explores concepts of perfectionism, compassion, and self-acceptance through the lens of yoga philosophy, personal reflections, and a passion for transformational inner work. Yoga From the Inside Out (2003) describes her initial awakening to the process of making peace with her body through yoga. My Body is a Temple (2009)  uses the metaphor of building a temple to outline principles of spiritual practice and growth. Her most recent book, A Deeper Yoga, is the most distilled, authentic rendering of her insights and experiences regarding yoga, body image, and maturing on the spiritual path.Christina's Website!Support the show

Dr. David Sacks is a psychotherapist, performance consultant, writer, and coach. An alumnus of Stanford  and Florida State Universities, David has been a licensed psychologist since 2007, practicing in Tennessee and Florida. He completed his internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University.As both a therapist and consultant, David helps others to make specific adjustments in their ways of operating and, importantly, to understand the “bigger picture” to achieve lasting results. He uses a humanistic, strengths-based, and scientifically-informed approach, delivered with empathy, to help his clients learn, grow, and change. David's Website.His Book: Extreme Balance: Paradoxical Principles That Make You a Champion 

Dr. Goldenberg is the Associate Director of the Helfgott Research Institute. He is passionate about how we evaluate and utilize evidence. He is an NIH-funded researcher with numerous publications in high-impact scientific journals such as JAMA and the BMJ. He is faculty for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine as well as Helfgott, where he teaches critical evaluation of the medical literature and advanced evidence synthesis. His love for teaching integrative evidence-based medicine led him to found the DrJournalClub website and Podcast. He received his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University and his Bachelor's in Molecular Biology with honors from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a past President of the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Gastroenterology. His clinical focus is on integrative approaches to gastroenterology conditions with a special focus on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. He sees patients virtually at the Goldenberg GI Center. His interest in evidence has taken him from clinic to courtroom, recently co-founding a Research Contract Organization focusing on brain injury litigation and forensic epidemiology. He is a Diplomate in Forensic Medical Science and is a PhD Student Candidate at Maastricht University studying Forensic Epidemiology under Dr. Michael Freeman, the founder of the field. 

Laurel Beversdorf is an international yoga educator, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and E-RYT 500 with a BFA in Acting from Ithaca College. She empowers individuals to discover they are stronger than they thought, inspiring them to ask, "If I can do this, what else is possible?" Laurel created the Yoga with Resistance Bands teacher training and co-developed Movement Logic tutorials and the Bone Density Course: Lift for Longevity to support this shift in confidence and mindset.Through her virtual studio, Laurel teaches small group weekly strength training sessions and offers an extensive class library that includes yoga and strength. Her approach is a creative departure from the mainstream, aiming to redefine what it means to move and exercise for enjoyment and longevity. Laurel resides with her family in Huntsville, Alabama.Instagram: @movementlogictutorials and @laurelbeversdorfDr. Sarah Court is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and provides in person and online rehab sessions that blend her decades of yoga, Pilates, and physical therapy experience for people with neurologic and orthopedic conditions. She emphasizes the importance of building strength for resilience at all ages. Sarah is also a co-founder of Movement Logic, a resource for continuing education tutorials and the highly successful barbell lifting program, Bone Density Course: Lift for Longevity. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, and after her experience with surgery and chemotherapy, she created a FREE online video exercise series for people going through, or recovering from cancer treatment, available on her website. Sarah has a BA in Art and Architecture from Princeton University, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mount St. Mary's College. Sarah lives in Los Angeles, and you can find her at sarahcourtdpt.com or on Instagram at @sarahcourtdpt.

Dr. Julia C. Basso is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech and the Director of The Embodied Brain Laboratory. She also holds affiliate faculty positions in the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and is a Fellow at both the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology and the Center for Health Behaviors Research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion. With a PhD in Behavioral and Neural Science, a BA in Dance, and certification as a yoga teacher, Dr. Basso's work bridges the fields of art and science, focusing on the body-brain connection and using movement to enhance brain function and physiology. A Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator, her research has been featured in prominent outlets such as The New York Times, Dance Magazine, Psychology Today, Virginia Living, and National Public Radio. In addition to her scientific work, Dr. Basso creates dance performances and artistic installations that explore the visualization and sonification of brain activity. Julia's website: www.embodiedbrainlab.com

Josh Izewski is a professional runner who won this year's Philly 10k with a time of  29:48, that's a 4:48 mile pace!  He joins me to discuss his win at the Philly 10k, his performance at Olympic trials and what it's like to be a professional runner. He provides great advice for runners of every level on self-awareness, injury prevention, pace, diet and mentality. 

Hilary Achauer is a San Diego-based freelance writer covering health, fitness, and wellness. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Slate, and she spends her free time surfing, lifting weights, and working on her first novel.  Click here to visit her website!

Dr. Erica Sharpe is a clinical human researcher at the National University of Natural Medicine, and a professor of chemistry at SUNY Canton. Erica specializes in yoga nidra  (yogic sleep) and natural medicine. She joins me for a follow-up conversation about the content of a traditional yoga nidra practice and why it is important to follow it. Yoga nidra has exploded in popularity, and there are many variations of it on apps and the internet - Erica provides clarity about a traditional yoga nidra practice to find the science-backed benefits.Yoga Nidra Book: https://www.biharyoga.net/yoga-nidra.phpTraditional Yoga Nidra : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5-AJL0_w6y7ewvHnm4M4SfdLnuBzF--L&si=4-A9DuC0qnPgNCqf

Dr. Kate Pate is a PhD neurophysiologist, coach, entrepreneur, and researcher. Her doctoral research focused on respiratory neurophysiology and understanding the brain-breath-body connection. She explored her fascination around this subject further and through a different lens by later becoming a yoga, meditation, and breathwork instructor. This included obtaining her RYT200, somatic meditation training, and trauma-informed yoga training for the military community. During her postdoctoral fellowship and early faculty days, Kate's research focused on redox biology as it relates to inflammatory disease processes and injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury. TBI has always been a primary area of interest for her - from a scientific perspective as much as a personal one, having sustained multiple head injuries herself. Kate later became a medical school professor and research director before being pulled into industry where she became a program director for a new combat casualty care military research program. Because she had a brother who was a medic in the Special Operations community at the time, this seemed like a perfect way to apply her research skills in a more meaningful way. Eventually, Kate decided to start her own organization with a close friend and business partner, and she founded Coruna Medical, a military-specific medical company that creates innovative solutions to address the medical problems facing military service members and veterans. By spending so much time working with active duty service members, veterans, and first responders in the medical space, Kate made lots of friends among these communities and soon realized that many within her network were struggling with complex health issues. What began as her best attempt to explain physiology, TBI, stress, toxic exposures, trauma, and mental health soon turned into her passion and then her purpose.  When Kate decided to make helping her friends an official career path, she pursued formal coaching training rooted in a transformational recovery perspective, which included specific training around psychedelic integration and addiction recovery. This was followed by training in functional medicine through The Institute for Functional Medicine, and then further training in psychedelic medicine as a facilitator. She cares deeply about her faith and the spiritual health of others, and to that end she is currently pursuing a graduate degree in theology.  Kate has served on multiple boards, worked with numerous organizations – including the NFL – and has made many podcast appearances over the years. In her spare time, you can find her breathing in the fresh mountain air. Kate's instagram: @doc.pate

Beth Linker, a former physical therapist, is an author and professor of the history of science, disability, and medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Her most recent book, Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America, reveals the little-known and surprising origins of our fears and ideas about poor posture. Her writing has appeared in The Boston Globe, Time, Psyche, The New England Journal of Medicine, and U.S.A. Today.  Get the book here: click here!Beth's website: bethlinker.com

Dr Torkil Færø is a GP and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker,author and photographer. Over a 26-year career as a freelance doctor, he hasworked all over Norway, had hundred thousand consultations and thus gaineda unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He learned that the causeis most often found in the stresses our lifestyles place on our bodies. Whenhis father died at 73, he realized that he had to change his own lifestyle. Being40 pounds overweight, under-trained, over-stressed, under-slept and drinking alcohol daily, he learned that this life- style could deprive him of decades.Using wearables he found a way to track and regulate his nervous system andphysiology. Færø is an award-winning photographer, author of The CameraCure, and has made TV films about his pilgrimages to Nidaros and Santiago deCompostela. An inveterate traveller, he has visited over 80 countries, and speaks eight languages. He lives in Norway.THE PULSE CURE has dominated the Norwegian best-sellers lists for 69 weeks and counting. This is the first and only book that teaches how to use wearables to trackheart rate variability and gives a practical and holistic plan to improve overall health. The Pulse Cure is translated into seven languages.Instagram: @doc_torkil

Krystle Zuniga PhD, RD, CSO, LDAssistant Professor of Instruction, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Texas at Austin.Owner, Cancer Nutrition HQ.Krystle is an experienced clinician, educator, scientist, and science communicator. Her research in the area of nutrition, physical activity, and cancer has been published in Cancer Prevention Research, Journal of Nutrition, Nutrition and Cancer, and Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. In addition to her current position as Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at University of Texas at Austin, she is a board certified oncology dietitian and owner of the private practice and social media account Cancer Nutrition HQ, where she strives to combat misinformation, share the latest research in nutrition and cancer, and translate the science into everyday actions cancer survivors can take to support their health and quality of life with nutrition. Krystle is also a founding board member of the Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative, a non-profit that provides accessible and affordable integrative oncology health and wellness services.

Kelly Chase is an entrepreneur, social influencer, speaker and reality TV star best known for her role as a castmate on the breakaway hit Netflix show, Love Is Blind. Audiences across the globe fell in love with Kelly for her genuine personality, unwavering confidence and her commitment to staying true to who she is.Kelly is the founder of the coaching program “Goddess Magic” which combines business strategy and mindset and relationship coaching to help women act like the person they desire to be, improve their confidence, and master their self-worth, creating a life they crave.The road to self-love and confidence has been an important part of Kelly's journey. Kelly has overcome a number of personal challenges including body image insecurities and financial debt. As a survivor of sexual assault, Kelly knows how it feels to be voiceless, and has made it her mission to empower women to find their voice and step into their confidence.Kelly is a sought-after speaker who shares her story of overcoming personal challenges and motivates others to do the same. With over 400,000 followers on social media, Kelly uses her platform and voice to inspire others to “chase life” and make the most of where they are in their journey.Host of the ChaseLife with Kelly Podcast Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur & Content Creator @chaselifewithkelly : Instagram ChaseLife with Kelly on YouTube @iamkellychase : TikTokwww.chaselifewithkelly.com 

Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS is the Chief Medical Officer at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. He is an emeritus breast surgeon at both St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA and Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, CA. He is a recent Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He spent 28 years of his career in full-time academic positions.Dr. Harness received both his MD degree and training in general surgery at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He then remained on the faculty at Michigan and developed one of the first United States academic multidisciplinary breast cancer centers in 1985. Dr. Harness left the University of Michigan in 1989 and spent two years at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston where he also established a multidisciplinary breast cancer center at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Subsequently, he came to Oakland, California in 1991 to join the University of California-East Bay Department of Surgery where he was a Professor and Chief of Surgical Oncology at Highland General Hospital. The opportunity to develop his third multidisciplinary breast cancer program at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA came in the summer of 2003. He started his fourth multidisciplinary breast cancer program at Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, CA in 2016.Over the years, Dr. Harness has been known for his work in the fields of endocrine and breast surgery, as well as the use of ultrasound in surgical practice. He is a member of several national and international surgical societies and associations. He is a Past- President of: The American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS), the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) and Breast Surgery International (BSI). He has authored over 100 scientific articles and book chapters and has been the lead editor of 3 textbooks. The Breast Cancer Answers Book, and Operative Approaches to Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Indications, Techniques, & Outcomes are his most recent books. He is a co-founder and Medical Director of Breast Cancer Answers, which is a Social Media video site for breast cancer patients, family members and friends. (www.breastcanceranswers.com) He is also the founder of Cancer Fitness, which is an educational website about the nature and value of Exercise Oncology Programs. (https://cancerfitness.org/)His current focus is making “Exercise Oncology” a standard of adjunctive care for cancer patients nationally and internationally.

Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, a chair established to support the study of human interactions that lead to the creation of successful enterprises that contribute to the betterment of society.Edmondson has been recognized by the biannual Thinkers50 global ranking of management thinkers since 2011, and most recently was ranked #1 in 2021 and 2023; she also received that organization's Breakthrough Idea Award in 2019, and Talent Award in 2017. She studies teaming, psychological safety, and organizational learning, and her articles have been published in numerous academic and management outlets, including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Harvard Business Review and California Management Review. Her 2019 book, The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation and Growth (Wiley), has been translated into 15 languages. Edmondson's latest book, Right Kind of Wrong (Atria), builds on her prior work on psychological safety and teaming to provide a framework for thinking about, discussing, and practicing the science of failing well. First published in the US and in the UK (Penguin) in September, 2023, the book is due to be translated into 24 additional languages, and was selected for the Financial Times and Schroders Best Business Book of the Year award.Visit her website here: amycedmondson.com