Podcasts about active wellness

Host Pete Moore is joined by an industry pioneer and long-time friend Jill Kinney, currently the Founder/Chairman of Active Wellness. They deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of fitness for the senior population, focusing on Jill's innovative work with Active Wellness. She shares her insights on redefining fitness centers, especially within healthcare systems and senior living communities, through the creation of Activate—a high-touch, personalized wellness program which are transforming traditional spaces into profitable, consumer-facing wellness hubs.  Drawing from a rich background in developing, owning, and operating fitness clubs, Jill has successfully melded her expertise to create distinct, consumer-focused models within the industry.  Kinney states, "I don't think the health care systems or hospitals per se, really understand marketing. Most of the folks that we've dealt with felt like their medical fitness center was somehow or another going to be so unique that it would have no competition . . . and there's there's nothing further from the truth . . . what we've done is taken our branding, marketing, and sales skills and turned these businesses around, so they're profitable. They're generating 18 to 25% EBITDA returns." Key themes discussed Challenges of managing hospital real estate assets. Personalized wellness program with brain training, recovery, and E-Gym. Excitement for real estate investment opportunities and models. Opening up facility to public feedback. A few key takeaways:  1. Active Wellness is a fitness and wellness management company that provides a unique twist through two distinct models: -Active Wellness Centers: These are similar to medical fitness centers but with a profitability and business focus, making them more consumer-facing and competitive. -Activate Program: A turnkey, approximately $2,000,000 solution with a small footprint (5,000-10,000 square feet), integrating personalized wellness and fitness programs featuring high-tech and data-driven approaches. 2. Hospitals and healthcare systems often underestimate the importance of sales and marketing, especially when it comes to running fitness centers. Active Wellness steps in to turn these facilities into profitable, consumer-friendly wellness centers that attract members and operate with commercial efficiency. 3. The Activate program includes a variety of personalized services such as personal health coaching, registered dietitians, and specialized equipment like eGym for tailored fitness plans. Emphasis is placed on a holistic approach encompassing fitness, recovery, and even brain training. 4. Activate centers generate significant financial returns (28%-35% ROI on invested capital starting from year 2) and transform previously cost-center amenities into profitable entities. 5. Although initially targeted at seniors and independent living communities, the program's appeal is broadening to a younger demographic. Active Wellness plans to scale up, aiming to have around 20 Activate locations in the near future, with a longer-term goal of expanding to 50-100 locations. Click here to download transcript.  Resources:  Jill Kinney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillkinney/ Active Wellness: https://activewellness.com/  Buck Institute: https://www.buckinstitute.org/  E-Gym: https://egym.com/us  Prospect Wizard: http://www.theprospectwizard.com Promotion Vault: http://www.promotionvault.com HigherDose: http://www.higherdose.com  Connect With Us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehaloadvisors/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Integritysquare  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@halotalks  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrity-square/  Website: https://www.halotalks.com

It's been said that loneliness is worse for our health than smoking cigarettes. Take a second to inhale that scary thought. In contrast, pro-social behavior triggers the release of oxytocin in our body. That's the love hormone, and it's crucial for happiness. We've all had that nagging feeling that we need to spend more leisure time with friends and family. But some of the options out there aren't realistic. People with careers and families don't have time for group yoga sessions or all-day escape room parties. In other words, we know what we need to do to be happy but don't know how to make it happen. Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the best-selling book The Fun Habit. Mike uses his “Rucker PLAY Model” to rank fun activities according to their level of challenge. The answers and timetables may be different for everyone, but embracing the overall need for joy and togetherness can help us avoid the unhealthy distractions that come along with isolation. The reality of modern life is that we don't have as much free time as we might want, but with a bit of self-empathy and Mike's creative outlook, we can find ways to dial up the fun meter and increase our happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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While improving the physical fitness of members is still a top focus for clubs, the industry is seeing a shift toward more approaches utilizing both fitness and wellness. Karah Ehrhardt, the head of wellness at Active Wellness, and Mark Koester, the head of fitness at Active Wellness, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss the future of fitness and wellness, how both areas can be integrated, and ways to utilize digital tools and technology. They also chat about how their company is using science and data tracking to help inform decisions, new initiatives in the pipeline, and top trends they are seeing. Listen to the full conversation here.

Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of 2023's top-rated happiness book, The Fun Habit, which is out now.TakeawaysToxic positivity and the pursuit of happiness can be detrimental to mental well-being.Acknowledging and processing trauma is essential for healing and personal growth.Positive psychology tools should be tailored to individual contexts and needs.Finding time for fun and adding enjoyable experiences to life can enhance overall well-being. The fun habit is an invitation to have joy in the present moment, rather than constantly chasing after happiness.Making deliberate choices to incorporate fun into life can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:11 Writing 'The Fun Habit'04:38 Personal Trauma and Identity Crisis06:08 Toxic Positivity and Glossing Over Experiences08:12 Positive Psychology and Processing Trauma10:02 Tailoring Positive Psychology Tools11:25 The Importance of Context in Positive Psychology13:13 Acknowledging Complexity and Individual Differences15:09 Empathy and Understanding in Parenting19:38 Connection and Rapport with Children22:11 The Impact of Internet and Access to Information25:16 The Changing Dynamics of Parenting27:11 The Importance of Fun and Connection in Parenting31:15 Creating Moments of Fun and Connection36:40 Embracing All Feelings and Adding Fun to Life38:47 Finding Time for Fun41:38 The Fun Habit as an Invitation to Have Joy in the Present43:58 The Impact of Lack of Leisure on Burnout and Productivity47:57 The Shift in Parenting Paradigms50:15 Navigating the Challenges of Parenting in the Digital Age53:04 The Negative Effects of Social Media on Children55:28 The Importance of Parental Guidance in the Digital World58:14 Making Deliberate Choices to Incorporate Fun into Life01:01:08 Overcoming Inertia and Finding Enjoyable Activities01:04:08 The Power of Environment, People, and Activity in Finding Joy01:07:29 The Hedonic Flexibility Principle and Seeking Challenges01:09:23 Balancing Hard Work and Rest through FunWhere to Find Mike:1) | website | https://michaelrucker.com2) | Twitter | https://twitter.com/performbetter3) | Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd4) | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun5) | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker6) | Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/mikeruckerphd7) | Simon & Schuster | https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fun-Habit/Mike-Rucker/97819821590548) | Substack | https://funhabit.substack.comWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therelationalparentingpodcast/videosEmail us your parenting questions and stories!: jennie@jenniebee.co.Help us do what we do with a small monthly contribution: https://www.patreon.com/TheRelationalParentCoach/membershipJoin the WAITLIST for The Relational Parenting Village! - A New Monthly Membership Program where parents gather for community, growth, accountability and support.  PLUS ongoing monthly live events, classes and education resources to keep you motivated and growing on your parenting journey.  Let's do this!!Find me or book a free consult:Website: https://www.jenniebee.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelationalparentingpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.hayes.507TikTok: @therelationalparentcoachSign up for the weekly newsletter here for a weekly parenting tip!Please leave us a review!  Your feedback helps others find us, and helps us grow so we can keep creating content for parents to benefit from.Creators & Guests Natalie Long - Editor Jennifer Hayes - Host Mike Rucker - Guest Happy Parenting and Good Luck Out There!

Join fitness industry experts, in collaboration with SCW Fitness, REX Roundtables, MXM, Active Wellness and the SCW Business Summit for a monthly talk show featuring current events, industry news, and hot topics. Hot topics discussed in this episode: • Revisiting IHRSA 2024 • The Ozempic Impact • Time Is Running Out...Tik Tok • The Power of Podcasts • The Social Side of Fitness: Social Media • Retired / Rehired • Automated Amenities • Strength In Numbers: Group Membership Rates • Fitness Forecast: Industry Trends in 2024 • Health Club Hospitality

With Dr. Mike Rucker | Organizational Psychologist | Behavioural Scientist | Author | Summary: This conversation is all about identifying and taking the steps to get out into the world to have more fun and how we can use our money as ways to allow more fun in our lives (and it does not need to cost lots of money). In this conversation, Dr. Rucker and Shaun discuss the importance of fun in life and how it can be pursued independently of money and power. They explore the limitations of pursuing happiness through external factors and the need for emotional flexibility. The conversation also touches on the challenges of finding fun in a busy life and the role of surprises and unexpected moments in bringing joy. They discuss the concept of the Fun Pyramid and how money can be used as a tool to facilitate authentic fun. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of finding fun in everyday life and how it can improve relationships and overall well-being. They also highlight the importance of being deliberate about incorporating fun into daily routines and the consequences of neglecting it. Finally, they talk about the importance of time affluence and creating lasting memories through fun experiences. BIO: Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of 2023's top-rated happiness book, The Fun Habit, which is out now. Takeaways Finding fun in everyday life can improve relationships and overall well-being. Learning how to spend your money on fun activities. How fun is a key driver to living a good life. Positional economics can help people access experiences they may not be able to afford on their own. Being deliberate about incorporating fun into daily routines is important for overall happiness and productivity. Creating lasting memories through fun experiences is valuable and can enrich one's life. LINKS: Website: Dive into the world of fun and exploration at Michael Rucker's website. Twitter: Follow Michael Rucker on Twitter @performbetter for daily doses of inspiration and fun! Facebook: Join the fun-loving community on Facebook at Mike Rucker, Ph.D.'s page. Instagram: Explore the wonders of fun on Instagram with @thewonderoffun. LinkedIn: Connect with Michael Rucker on LinkedIn at Michael Rucker's profile for insightful discussions and updates. Pinterest: Get inspired by Mike Rucker, Ph.D.'s Pinterest boards at mikeruckerphd. Simon & Schuster: Check out Michael Rucker's book, "The Fun Habit," on Simon & Schuster. Substack: Join the Fun Habit newsletter on Substack at funhabit.substack.com for exclusive content and tips on incorporating more fun into your life.

How might you build more fun into your classroom? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett engage with Dr. Mike Rucker, organizational psychologist and author of "The Fun Habit." Diving into the necessity of fun and pleasure in educational settings, Mike stresses how essential joy and enjoyment are in the daily routine of both learners and educators. He shares strategies such as "activity bundling," exploring the concept of novelty in learning, and the hedonic flexibility principle—all aimed at revamping the classroom with creative and engaging methods. The episode unpacks the delicate balance between routine and innovation in learning environments, discusses the effects of burnout on educators, and underscores the power of incorporating student input to co-create exciting educational experiences. Mike, alongside Matthew and Cyndi, also exemplifies how to diagnose and address the absence of enjoyment in schools, driving the conversation toward practical solutions to enhance engagement and enthusiasm from elementary to higher education levels. About Dr. Michael Rucker Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the best-selling book The Fun Habit, which is out now.   Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.com What to learn more about Design Thinking in Education?  Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom.  Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!  

This episode features a special guest appearance by Omayra Mansfield, MD.Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the best-selling book The Fun Habit, which is out now.Thanks for tuning in! Check out more episodes of The Well-Being Connector Podcast at www.forphysicianwellbeing.org/podcast.

Pra além do excesso de notícias ou posts, estamos cercados de assistentes inteligentes, aplicativos, relógios… Vivemos dependentes de tecnologia e conexão e, neste episódio, apontamos caminhos inovadores que melhoram a qualidade de vida e, claro, quais efeitos colaterais dessa tal IoT. REFERÊNCIAS CITADAS NO EPISÓDIO The Guardian, King's College, Foco Roubado: Os Ladrões de Atenção, Kantar, Hive Life, University College London, VRelax, "Balance of Being", da Panasonic, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla e BMW, Faurecia, Active Wellness, Prenuvo, The Cut, Renkun Chen, Nvidia Driver, Forbes US, Internet Data Center.

Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the best-selling book The Fun Habit.Mike talks through how think outside of the box when it comes to adding more fun to your life even with kids. Having said that, he speaks to burnout and how to change a few things to get through the burnout. He mentions how mistakes actually are a good thing and should be celebrated.Listen in for a real, honest conversation about being a parent and how isolating it can feel.Connect with Mike:Mikerucker.comInstagramFacebookTwitter/XWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.comGet on the list, get behind the scene info on Stepmom life, and tips delivered to your inbox.

When we are tethered to our responsibilities, it can feel like we need someone to give us permission to go have fun. Maybe some of us have begun to forget what “fun” is? And what it feels like to have it? Have we talked ourselves into the idea that fun is just for kids…and that truly responsible people don't have time for it? Dr. Mike Rucker joins us to explain the value of fun for our personal and our professional life. It turns out, it's even good for our health. Today's book is: The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life, by Dr. Mike Rucker. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun's absence from our modern lives is striking. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Our guest is: Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com. He is the author of The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may be interested in: Belonging, by Dr. Geoffrey Cohen It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Dr. Frank Martela The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature, by Dr. Sue Stuart Smith This podcast on the value of spending time outside Academic Life podcast on how to stop chasing happiness and make a meaningful life instead Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connections Academic Life podcast on navigating difficult conversations Academic Life episode on a college baseball league that puts fun first Welcome to The Academic Life! Join us here each week, to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and embrace the broad definition of what it means to lead an academic life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

When we are tethered to our responsibilities, it can feel like we need someone to give us permission to go have fun. Maybe some of us have begun to forget what “fun” is? And what it feels like to have it? Have we talked ourselves into the idea that fun is just for kids…and that truly responsible people don't have time for it? Dr. Mike Rucker joins us to explain the value of fun for our personal and our professional life. It turns out, it's even good for our health. Today's book is: The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life, by Dr. Mike Rucker. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun's absence from our modern lives is striking. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Our guest is: Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com. He is the author of The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may be interested in: Belonging, by Dr. Geoffrey Cohen It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Dr. Frank Martela The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature, by Dr. Sue Stuart Smith This podcast on the value of spending time outside Academic Life podcast on how to stop chasing happiness and make a meaningful life instead Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connections Academic Life podcast on navigating difficult conversations Academic Life episode on a college baseball league that puts fun first Welcome to The Academic Life! Join us here each week, to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and embrace the broad definition of what it means to lead an academic life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

When we are tethered to our responsibilities, it can feel like we need someone to give us permission to go have fun. Maybe some of us have begun to forget what “fun” is? And what it feels like to have it? Have we talked ourselves into the idea that fun is just for kids…and that truly responsible people don't have time for it? Dr. Mike Rucker joins us to explain the value of fun for our personal and our professional life. It turns out, it's even good for our health. Today's book is: The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life, by Dr. Mike Rucker. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun's absence from our modern lives is striking. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Our guest is: Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com. He is the author of The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may be interested in: Belonging, by Dr. Geoffrey Cohen It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Dr. Frank Martela The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature, by Dr. Sue Stuart Smith This podcast on the value of spending time outside Academic Life podcast on how to stop chasing happiness and make a meaningful life instead Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connections Academic Life podcast on navigating difficult conversations Academic Life episode on a college baseball league that puts fun first Welcome to The Academic Life! Join us here each week, to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and embrace the broad definition of what it means to lead an academic life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

With 2022 being a transformational year in the world of technology, businesses around the world are trying to find new ways to use the most recent tech developments to their advantage. Mike Rucker, the chief digital officer for Active Wellness, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss the future of technology in the fitness industry. They discuss everything from AI to webhooks, what excites and scares Rucker when it comes to technological advancements, and much more. Listen to the full conversation here.

Feel Good From Within with Yvette Le Blowitz - #SPAITGIRL Podcast EP.203 - The Fun Habit - Dr. Mike Rucker, PhD - Organisational Psychologist, Behavioural Scientist & Author  How The Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life The Fun Habit is the ultimate guide to the benefits of fun, drawing on cutting edge research and science, discover how to add more fun to your life Dr. Mike Rucker, PhD is an organisational psychologist, behavioural scientist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has academically published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen and more. Dr. Mike Rucker, PhD serves as a Senior Leader for Active Wellness, a global health management company and he is the Author of The Fun Habit. Discover the latest compelling scientific evidence for the potent and revitalising value of fun and how to make having fun a habitual and authentic part of your daily life. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime.  Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun's absence from our modern lives is striking. Whether you're a frustrated high-achiever trying to find a better work-life balance or someone who is seeking relief from life's overwhelming challenges, it is time you gain access to the best medicine available. The Fun Habit is the ultimate guide to reap the serious benefits fun offers. Yvette Le Blowitz Podcast Host talks with Dr Mike Rucker, PhD author of The Fun Habit who shares an overview of the habit of fun and the benefits to our overall life, health and wellbeing. In Podcast Episode - EP.203 Dr. Mike Rucker, PhD shares: - a little bit about himself - insights into his book - The Fun Habit  - a practical overview of what Fun is - research, science about Fun and benefits - how to build having fun into an actionable habit - his own self-care rituals Plus we talk about so much more.... 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In this episode titled "Embracing The Habit Of Fun" we have the pleasure of hosting a special guest, Dr. Mike Rucker.  Dr. Rucker is a renowned expert in positive psychology and a leading authority on the importance of incorporating fun and joy into our daily lives.During our conversation, Dr. Rucker shares his insights and practical tips on how to cultivate the habit of fun and embrace a more joyful way of living. We dive deep into understanding the benefits of incorporating fun into our routines and the positive impact it can have on our overall well-being.Key topics discussed in this episode include:The four quadrants of fun.The science behind the habit of fun: Dr. Rucker sheds light on the psychological and physiological effects of fun and its significance in our lives.Overcoming barriers to fun: We explore common obstacles that prevent people from embracing fun and Dr. Rucker provides strategies to overcome them.Incorporating fun into everyday life: Dr. Rucker shares practical advice and actionable steps to infuse more joy and playfulness into our daily routines.Why it's so important to prioritize fun, rather than happiness.  The ripple effect of fun: We discuss how cultivating the habit of fun can positively influence our relationships, work productivity, and overall satisfaction with life.Sustainable joy: Dr. Rucker highlights the importance of finding sustainable sources of fun and shares tips on discovering activities that bring long-term happiness.Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, and many more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the best-selling book The Fun Habit.Join us as we delve into this enlightening conversation with Dr. Mike Rucker, and learn how to embrace the habit of fun to enhance your well-being and create a more fulfilling life. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to infuse more joy into your everyday experiences!Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast to receive updates on future episodes packed with insightful conversations and expert advice on living a happier and more meaningful life.  Connect with Marianne:Website: Message In The Middle with MarianneMessage In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne

This week's episode is all about the fun!There are 168 hours in the week, yet we don't devote nearly enough of that time to having fun on purpose. Most of us are seeking a happy life, but fun is the not-so-secret ingredient that leads to just that. So why don't we have more fun? And why is it important to have fun?Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the best-selling book The Fun Habit, which is out now.In this episode Dr. Rucker shares the science behind fun, the importance of giving ourselves permission to play, tactical advice to get more fun on your schedule and more.Follow Dr. Rucker on socials here: InstagramTwitterLinkedInFacebookFollow Alita here:https://linktr.ee/alitaguillen

Welcome to another episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy! I'm excited to have Mike Rucker joining me today, who's a fellow World Domination Summit attendee. It's funny how we haven't met in person yet, but that's just how life goes sometimes. Mike is a behavioral scientist, organizational psychologist, and a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He's also been published in prestigious academic journals like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. Mike's work has been featured in many well-known publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Psychology Today, and Fast Company. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Today, we'll be discussing his latest book, The Fun Habit, which is a wonderful read. I love the two words in the title: fun and habit. In our conversation, we explore how pursuing joy and wonder can change your life, and how these words are interchangeable. The book's message is powerful: find delight, fix unhappy. I hope you feel the same about this episode. Links Worth Exploring Connect with Mike: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Buy Mike's book The Fun Habit Related Conversation: Off the Clock with Laura Vanderkam Related Blog Post: How to Blog Funny Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy!I'm excited to have Mike Rucker joining me today, who's a fellow World Domination Summit attendee. It's funny how we haven't met in person yet, but that's just how life goes sometimes. Mike is a behavioral scientist, organizational psychologist, and a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He's also been published in prestigious academic journals like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research.Mike's work has been featured in many well-known publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Psychology Today, and Fast Company. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Today, we'll be discussing his latest book, The Fun Habit, which is a wonderful read. I love the two words in the title: fun and habit. In our conversation, we explore how pursuing joy and wonder can change your life, and how these words are interchangeable.The book's message is powerful: find delight, fix unhappy. I hope you feel the same about this episode.Links Worth Exploring Connect with Mike: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Buy Mike's book The Fun Habit Related Conversation: Off the Clock with Laura Vanderkam Related Blog Post: How to Blog Funny Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | StitcherYou can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Michael Rucker is the Chief Digital Officer of Active Wellness, and the creator and author of “The Fun Habit”, an action-based approach that helps critically examine one's pursuit of happiness and make adjustments using evidence-based practices to invite more fun and joy in life. Today, he joined Larry and shares about how the pursuit of joy and wonder can change your life. Mike Rucker believes that joy and wonder can be found in the simple things in life, like spending time with family and friends, playing with children, and taking time to appreciate the beauty of nature. Joy and wonder can also be found in larger, more meaningful moments, like celebrating a milestone, or mourning the loss of a loved one. Mike adds that the pursuit of joy and wonder is a powerful force that can change our lives for the better. It can be found in the little moments of everyday life and in the bigger, more meaningful moments. Joy and wonder bring us closer to our true selves, and can bring us closer to those we love. It is important to remember that life is too short not to have fun. When we are present for our families, we are showing them that we care and that we value our relationships. So, take the time to be present and enjoy the moments that we have with our loved ones. www.michaelrucker.com www.thedadedge.com/414 1stphorm.com/dadedge

Good vibes only. Think positively. If you're depressed, you're just not praying hard enough. Inspiration porn. We are bombarded with messages to be positive and happy on the daily. It is a Western ideal to pursue and prioritize happiness. But can we have too much of a good thing? The answer is yes, we can, according to research. Happiness cannot be pursued directly. It cannot be pursued as an end in and of itself. Ironically, this type of dogged pursuit usually leads to greater UN-happiness.  So how DO we pursue happiness? What are some of the scientific findings with regards to increasing life satisfaction, meaning and ultimately, happiness?Topics Covered:What is the downside of overfocusing on happiness?What is emotional flexibility? And how does one become more emotionally flexible?I often talk about the hedonic treadmill - the phenomenon in which we adapt to anything, good or bad. What is Hedonic Flexibility?How important is autonomy to life satisfaction?How does autonomy relate to workplace satisfaction?About My Esteemed Guest:Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the bookWhere to reach Dr. Mikehttps://michaelrucker.comhttps://twitter.com/performbetterhttps://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffunhttps://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phdhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelruckerhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fun-Habit/Mike-Rucker/9781982159054If you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com

238. Building habits should be fun not a chore! In this episode, host and entrepreneur Will Moore talks with Dr. Mike Rucker about the importance of incorporating enjoyment and flow into the process of building long-lasting habits for success. He emphasizes the dangers of solely chasing happiness and instead encourages listeners to be mindful of enjoying the process. Dr. Rucker shares his insights on the hedonic flexibility principle and how filling spare time with enjoyable activities can lead to increased productivity and success. He also discusses the role of temptation bundling and activity bundling in making habits more pleasurable, citing examples like CrossFit and fitness classes. Finally, Moore & Rucker delve into the concept of flow and how deliberate practice and upfront work can lead to achieving a "sweet spot" in the process of habit-building. Tune in to learn how to build habits that will last a lifetime. MEET DR. MIKE RUCKER Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023. Welcome player. Thanks for joining me on my quest to make it fun and addictive to GAMIFY YOUR LIFE by replacing your failure habits with success habits in the 5 CORE AREAS of your life scientifically linked to happiness. PRESS START to begin the game of life by visiting our website: https://mooremomentum.com FIND OUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CURRENTLY STUCK ON by taking the FREE HAPPINESS QUIZ for your baseline and the first steps to firing on all cylinders in all 5 Cores! https://mooremomentum.com/quiz DISCOVER THE GAMIFY YOUR LIFE APP https://mooremomentum.com/app Follow me on Social Media for daily habit hacks to #gamifyyourlife IG: https://www.instagram.com/gamify.your.habits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gamify.your.habits LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gamifyyourhabits/ PODCAST: https://mooremomentum.com/podcast Weekly BLOG to reduce the friction of building success habits using behavioral science and universal principles:: www.mooremomentum.com/blog/ Testimonials: https://mooremomentum.com/success-stories --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/5corelife/message

Jamie and John sit down with author Dr. Mike Rucker to talk about his book "The Fun Habit." Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie and John sit down with author Dr. Mike Rucker to talk about his book "The Fun Habit." Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com. 

We all want to live a fun and fulfilling life, but the hustle and bustle of everyday life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. That's why it's so important to make time for fun, even as an adult. From reducing stress to better relationships and improving mental and physical health, carving out time for fun activities can have a transformative impact on many aspects of our lives.  Mike Rucker, an organizational psychologist, is here to share his best practices for incorporating fun habits into our day-to-day lives. Illustrating scientific evidence from his book, The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life, we discover why fun is beneficial and what fun habits you can create to make life more enjoyable. So, let's dive in and learn why fun isn't just for kids—it's an essential part of adult life too. Listen and Learn:  Fun: what is it all about? What makes fun different from happiness Why is it beneficial for us to prioritize fun as busy adults? Finding time for fun  The importance of reminiscing on fun experiences  The question of friendship or parenting How to create and maintain fun habits The Rucker-PLAY model  How to incorporate more fun into our friendships Resources:  To learn more about creating fun habits, visit Mike's website: https://michaelrucker.com/ Visit https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781982159054 to purchase The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. Grab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych, including Yael's new book, Work, Parent, Thrive! Check out Debbie, Yael, and Jill's websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more! About Mike Rucker  Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Fast Company, The Telegraph, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Related Episodes: 99. Make the Most of Your Time with Laura Vanderkam 130. Working Less with Alex Pang 192. Happier With Tal Ben-Shahar 247. Find Your Unicorn Space with Eve Rodsky 251. Wonder with Frank Keil 271. Cultivating Friendships in Adulthood Featuring Adam Dorsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this episode of the pod, Brian sits down with the world's leading expert on Fun, author of The Fun Habit, and Chief Digital Officer of Active Wellness, Michael Rucker! Here we talk about how Fun is a lost art in today's society, the various types of fun, and why it may make more sense to chase fun than happiness in pursuit of a satisfying and meaningful life. Check out Michael's new book "the Fun Habit" on how the disciplined pursuit of joy and wonder can change your life!  The Fun HabitMichael RuckerLinkedInInstagram

The past year was filled with exciting developments for the fitness industry while the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The close of 2022 brings even more new hopes and goals for 2023. Michele Wong, the chief operating officer of Active Wellness, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss what industry trends to keep an eye on in the new year. Wong provides an expert overview of numerous current trends from outdoor fitness, recovery, strength training, virtual fitness and more.

In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Mike Rucker, author of the brand new book, The Fun Habit, which just came out a couple of days ago on January 3, 2023. Mike is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Fast Company, The Telegraph, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindbodygreen, and more. He was named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, and currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. And, not surprisingly, today's conversation is all about fun! We also talk about framing and word choice and how fun and change really do go together. It's a great chat that I can't wait to share with you. Show Notes: [00:41] In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Mike Rucker, author of the brand new book The Fun Habit.  [02:32] Mike shares about himself and his background. He is an organizational psychologist by trade but focuses more on behavioral science.  [02:44] His new book, The Fun Habit looks at living a life more joyfully through actively pursuing the activities you engage in rather than pursuing happiness.  [04:04] From 2009-2016 he optimized his life and tried to extrapolate as much happiness as he could.  [06:33] He found out that the more he tried to chase happiness the unhappier he was and he wanted to figure out why.  [09:08] We can have more longevity with certain tasks if we add a component that makes it pleasurable for us. We do mundane things – with a little creativity, we can reframe them.   [12:07] If we take control over how we spend our time and we bias it towards fun things, ultimately we are going to perceive the world in a more positive and optimistic light.  [14:41] If you don't take time off the table for yourself you are not showing up as the best version of yourself.  [16:42] When our lives are overly habituated and we are always doing the same stuff we store those memories as single units. [18:58] Most people live this habituated life and that becomes comfortable, but you forget that you can have a little bit of time for yourself. [20:42] Disruption is a great opportunity for change.   [21:42] The initial step is to sit down and brainstorm what you would like to do more for fun. This could include past hobbies, things you authentically feel connected to, and things you long to do. Par your list down to 8-15 things so it is actionable. [23:34] An important second step is to make sure it is not an exercise of adding things to your already busy life. Mike suggests doing a time audit.  [26:16] We need to swap out the “low-hanging fruit” activities for ones that light us up more.  [27:15] First create space in your schedule. Once you have that, use the list you made to integrate things that are more fun into your life.  [28:29] A lot of times the biggest impact is looking for a way to change an activity so it is better, or adding something on. [30:56] When you hear about fun interventions at work you need to make sure everyone can come in and have fun at the activity in a safe place. Leaders need to be setting an example.   [33:07] Fun in the workplace generally unites you around a common goal. Cohesion comes from wanting to accomplish something together.  [35:16] Because our brains work in micro-moments and microdecisions, we really need to be looking at the little things. (Change is more than just the big stuff that requires a project team.) [38:00] People who have a best friend at work are more loyal, happier, engaged, and better employees. Helping to incorporate fun and allowing people to connect is valuable.  [40:45] You can either empower the individual so that they can have more fun and more vitality when they come back to the office or you can create it from an empathic standpoint where you are creating opportunities for organic fun.  [41:37] Fun is not the same for everyone.   [42:56] If the outcome of whatever you are trying to do can still be the same but allow people to do it in a way that feels comfortable to them, you are going to have more fun every time.   [44:10] Melina's closing thoughts [44:54] We are a species that is meant to have fun. We should take the time and make the effort to bring fun back into our lives.  Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Join the BE Thoughtful Revolution – our free behavioral economics community, and keep the conversation going! Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: The Fun Habit, Mike Rucker Get It Done, by Ayelet Fishbach Happier Hour, by Cassie Holmes How to Change, by Katy Milkman Indistractable, by Nir Eyal Connect with Mike:  Mike's Website Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter Top Recommended Next Episode: Temptation Bundling (ep 250) Already Heard That One? Try These:  Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation with Ayelet Fishbach (ep 186) Using Motivation and Happiness Science to Make 2023 Your Best Year Ever (ep 249) Temptation Bundling (ep 250) How To Change, an interview Dr. Katy Milkman (ep 151) Framing (ep 16) Priming (episode 18) How to Set, Achieve & Exceed Brainy Goals (ep 248) Bikeshedding (ep 99) Habits (ep 21) Loss Aversion (ep 9) How to Become Indistractible, Interview With Author Nir Eyal (ep 78) Good Habits, Bad Habits, with Dr. Wendy Wood (ep 127) Vulnerability Loops (ep 229) Do You Subtract Enough? with Leidy Klotz (ep 162) Other Important Links:  Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter

Living well is the best revenge.  Design a Retirement Your Boss Will Envy. Group programs start January 20th & 26th | Learn more here ________________________ Happy New Year!  I've been discussing with my clients recently what they'd like to do more of and less of in this new year. A common theme?  More fun. Sometimes our work persona can dull our sense of play and fun. Mike Rucker, PhD joins us to discuss his new book The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life and how you can renew your sense of fun and retire happy. Mike Rucker joins us from North Carolina. _________________________ Bio In no particular order, Mike Rucker is a: Author. Father. Husband. Organizational psychologist and behavioral scientist. Recovering entrepreneur. Fitness enthusiast with mechanical parts. VW Bus aficionado. Seeker. Traveler. Future astronaut. The story he tells in his book The Fun Habit starts in 2016 when the tools he knew as a student of positive psychology suddenly failed him during one of his life's most difficult stretches. Finding himself unhappy, a bit lonely, and burnt out, he began to critically evaluate modern approaches to happiness. He quickly realized how much misinformation is out there about happiness. Years of research coalesced as The Fun Habit—an action-based approach that helps you critically examine your pursuit of happiness and make adjustments using evidence-based practices to invite more fun and joy in your life. Every story has many beginnings. A major commitment to fun as an intentional way of life came in 2007 when Mike announced the Live Life Love project, where he publicly committed himself to 25 years of documented self-development and self-discovery. After a long stint as an entrepreneur, he was heading back to Corporate America, and wanted to make sure that he continued to experience and contribute to this collaborative effort we all call “Life.” The rules of the project are straightforward. From 2007 to 2032, Mike has committed to interviewing two thought leaders each quarter, or 200 in total. He has also committed to experiencing something new each quarter by way of an interesting life event, activity, or trip, ensuring that by the end of 2032, he will have 100 unique experiences to relish when the project concludes. Finally, Mike has committed to contributing a year's salary and a year's work hours to charity. The project officially kicked off in 2007, but its spark was lit in 2005 when he took an early interest in peak performance and positive psychology. Through good fortune, he was introduced to an early mentor, Dr. Mike Gervais, and was also invited to be one of the first charter members of the International Positive Psychology Association. During this period, he was a sponge, soaking up knowledge from these emerging fields of psychology and using what he learned to personally thrive. So that's how it started. How's it going?  In 2020, he reached the project's halfway point.  100+ interviews  50+ unique life experiences  One honorable philanthropic scorecard During all this, Mike also became a peer-reviewed and widely published author, including his new book The Fun Habit. For many years he served as the Health Tech expert for About, Inc's Verywell Health. He is currently on sabbatical from being an executive for Active Wellness. Mike has been published in the academic journals International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and elsewhere. In all, he has earned five advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. in organizational psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He's a member of the American Psychological Association, International Positive Psychology Association,

As we approach January we are starting to think about healthy habits for the new year. Our guest today has a habit that I want to master in the new year. Dr. Mike Rucker is the author of the upcoming book, The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life available January 23. I think this is a perfect podcast to be released in the holiday season. How about starting this fun habit during the holidays. Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. There are so many gems in this episode. Why develop a fun habit? "It increases vitality and makes life worth living." Connect with Mike at https://michaelrucker.com Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Dr. Mike Rucker. What feeling does the word “fun” evoke? Does it make you smile and reminisce of what brings you joy, or does it make you think “huh, what's fun?”  In this episode, Mike and I discuss this idea of inserting fun, even if life isn't all that “happy”.  We know there's a big gap in what society portrays and what is real life, so there's no wonder why so many feel stressed out, stuck, or we are not meeting expectations. Real life isn't always going to be pure happiness, there will always be bumps and deviations, more for some than others, but any which way your mindset is, our conversation today will help elevate (or insert) fun in your life.  Do you feel overbooked, overworked, or overwhelmed as a parent? Simple strategies and mindset reframes can make a huge impact on the quality and happiness level in your life.  As parents, we can fall in to “our duty” trap all too often and sometimes can end up resenting ourselves and our children.  So what I really enjoy about Mike's work and perspective, is his realistic and practical approach to evaluating your life activities with a simple, non judgmental tool called the PLAY model.  You can co-create fun with your kids and in your own life.  We're going to talk about how doing fun things, even tiny ones, support our ability to better regulate ourselves, and ultimately how it supports us in being better parents and better humans. It's time to stop postponing fun and be intentional with moments of joy!   Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023. Connect with Dr. Mike Rucker: Insta: @thewonderoffun Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd Website: https://michaelrucker.com Twitter: @performbetter         Episode Takeaways Episode Intro … 00:00:30 Introduction to Dr. Mike Rucker & Background of Fun! … 00:01:25 Fixated on Chasing Happiness … 00:08:32 Sharing Duties with Our Social Circle … 00:13:09 Having Fun Even When Not Feeling Happy … 00:16:32 Stuck in Problem Solving Mode … 00:20:45 Finding Pockets of Joy with PLAY Model … 00:26:27 We Are Dopamine Addicted … 00:31:28 Pros & Cons of Media Consumption for Entertainment  … 00:36:08 Growth Mindset & Co-Creating Fun … 00:43:40 Resources & Episode Wrap Up … 00:49:52         Need help with improving your child's behavior naturally? My book Life Will Get Better is available for purchase, click here to learn more. Looking for more? Check out my Blog and Workshops. Interested in becoming a patient? Contact us here. Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com

FUN. Something many of us have let disappear from our lives. Whether it is because of COVID, political strife, human rights, or simply because we keep letting life get in the way, FUN is a commodity that is worth fighting for to bring joy into our lives. Guiding us to uncloset fun and make it a habit is Mike Rucker, PH.D. He gives us cool insights on making fun an unapologetic habit in our lives. About Mikehttps://www.amazon.com/Fun-Habit-Disciplined-Pursuit-Wonder-ebook/dp/B09JPGPNQL () Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1982159057/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=havemorefun-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1982159057&linkId=9bebb334aa568cb6d31578c663416098 (The Fun Habit), available January 2023. Connect With Mike https://michaelrucker.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/performbetter (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker/ (LinkedIn) You can also listen to the podcast on… https://apple.co/2RBmUxZ ()https://bit.ly/2UxP9zN ()   https://spoti.fi/2JpvCfg ()https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/the-coming-out-lounge ()   http://tun.in/pjtKR ()https://bit.ly/30kT4kL ()   https://bit.ly/2FVH55j ()  

Episode 254 features Dr. Mike Rucker, an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit (launching January 2023)Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982159057Find Mike Online:Website: https://michaelrucker.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelruckerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffunTwitter: https://twitter.com/performbetterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phdSubstack: https://funhabit.substack.comAbout Mike:Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest is Mike RuckerWe go deep talking about:How to choose to have fun during your children's activities rather than viewing it as a duty you must fulfillWhy it's critical to carve out time in our hectic schedules to play with and have fun with our childrenWhy we as parents need to let go of the need for ground rules/instructions in order to explore and have genuine fun with our childrenBeing a parent with a growth mindset and modeling it for your childrenRecognizing that it's okay and possible to learn from our children while also instilling in them the belief that they, too, can make mistakes.How we as parents can include our children in activities that we enjoy, especially if we're having difficulty enjoying some of their interestsDr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023.Find Mike Online At:https://michaelrucker.comhttps://twitter.com/performbetterhttps://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phdhttps://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffunhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker/---Welcome to the Dad.Work Podcast!It's my goal every episode to help dads suffer less, love more, and parent confidently.We'll be diving into mindfulness practices, healing trauma, conscious parenting, natural living, compassionate communication, the spiritual aspect of fatherhood, and more.There are a lot of amazing teachers and guides who help men become more aware and conscious, but there's not a lot of resources for men who are both fathers and interested in a mindful exploration of consciousness and improvement.This podcast aims to help bridge that gap.Resources, Links, Show Notes:https://dad.work/pod/Get our Free 14-Day Better Man, Better Dad Email Series:https://dad.work/email/Join one of our Men's Groups for Dads and be seen, heard, supported, and challenged by a group of other fathers who have your back unconditionally:https://dad.work/group/

Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com. 

This week, on the Fitness + Technology podcast, host Bryan O'Rourke welcomes Amie Boring, Director of Marketing Technology at 24 Hour Fitness, Michael Rucker, Chief Digital Officer at Active Wellness, and Jarron Aizen, CEO & Founder of Hapana, to the show. The panel joins Bryan in a conversation on the details of integration platforms as a service and the implications for why they matter to club operators.  To learn more about IHRSA 2022 in Miami, visit the registration page here: https://hub.ihrsa.org/ihrsa-2022-request One Powerful Quote: 19:13: “I think one of the burdens of the fitness industry is there is an aversion to variable cost.” 4-10 Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed: 4:13: Bryan opens the show by introducing the panel.  5:29: Bryan asks the panel how they are using integration technology in their respective roles. 11:09: Bryan asks the panel how operators can piece together their data platforms as a single source. 14:16: Bryan inquires with the panel about the implications of integration platforms impacting the fitness industry and its stake holders.  21:52: Amie shares her perspective on marketing services as a single source of truth on data.  23:26: The panel shares their additional views on integration platforms impacting the fitness industry. 26:15: The panel shares their observations on integration platform tools for the fitness space.  Bullet List of Resources: https://www.24hourfitness.com https://www.activewellness.com https://hapana.com https://www.middle.app https://www.perkville.com Guest Contact Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amie-boring/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker/ https://twitter.com/performbetter https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarronaizen/ https://www.bryankorourke.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankorourke/ http://www.fittechcouncil.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/bko61163

Organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association, Dr. Mike Rucker, joins us for a conversation on authenticity and the workplace. Dr. Rucker has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023. Tune in on Wednesday, June 8 @ 6pm EST!

BIO Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit: How The Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life available January 2023. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute  

Hue Anh Nguyen is an energy healer who was born in Vietnam. She is the Founder at Hue Anh Energy Healer and Active Wellness and holds regular meditation sessions on Facebook and Zoom. She also hosts workshops of varying topics. She also Hue is an Author, Inspiring Speaker, Coach , Healer, Teacher and Missionary for love Peace and vibrational alignment. At Polarity4Harmony, Hue Anh Nguyen works with people to help reverse their polarity back to attract the positive. Coupled with her understanding of the body from her time as a Registered Nurse, Hue Nguyen uses intuitive healing to release trapped emotions. When stagnate negativity is released, your body can begin to heal itself physically and emotionally. Hue works remotely with hundreds of people to help them move through their blocked emotions. She has been very successful with helping entrepreneurs move through their stagnation and instantly go on to turn their luck around. Website facebook.com/Polarity4harmony polarity4harmony.com

Listen to this episode as you walk, run, bike, workout, or even clean your house.  Today's theme is "Alive with Christ" based on Ephesians? ?2:4-5? ?NLT. This is part of the Dry to Alive series. We named these episodes after Galatians 5:25, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." In many of these episodes we will be using a technique called Lectio Divina, which means divine reading. It's a way to connect with God through Scripture and prayer. Ask God for insight and to speak to you through His Word which is alive and active. We want to let you know that we now have a YouTube channel to make it easier for you to watch the videos on TV to workout with and get the teaching materials we have. Go swipe up on your show notes. Click the link to the Youtube channel and make sure to subscribe. Click the bell so you get a notification when we have new videos. We're so excited to be able to offer this to you. So, if you haven't yet, go to our Youtube channel Alive and Active Wellness just swipe up to the show notes and will see you on YouTube. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCsedIXtLxl7RsvDEW0Dk7A

Listen to this episode as you walk, run, bike, workout, or even clean your house.  Today's theme is "Alive with Christ" based on Ephesians‬ ‭2:4-5‬ ‭NLT. This is part of the Dry to Alive series. We named these episodes after Galatians 5:25, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." In many of these episodes we will be using a technique called Lectio Divina, which means divine reading. It's a way to connect with God through Scripture and prayer. Ask God for insight and to speak to you through His Word which is alive and active. We want to let you know that we now have a YouTube channel to make it easier for you to watch the videos on TV to workout with and get the teaching materials we have. Go swipe up on your show notes. Click the link to the Youtube channel and make sure to subscribe. Click the bell so you get a notification when we have new videos. We're so excited to be able to offer this to you. So, if you haven't yet, go to our Youtube channel Alive and Active Wellness just swipe up to the show notes and will see you on YouTube. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCsedIXtLxl7RsvDEW0Dk7A

When asked about the digital "hybridization" of the industry, long time industry veteran Bill McBride states, "It's going to be like a swimming pool. Not all your members are going to use it, but when you sell a membership, everyone wants it! So you must have a strong virtual, digital program available, now more so then ever." This wide ranging discussion touches on the effects the pandemic had in our sector, the stronger footing we must gain in Washington to effect real change, the need for licensure and standards, thoughts on the next few months as things continue to open up, and more!

Bill McBride is a health club industry veteran with over 25 years of experience leading and managing all aspects of commercial health clubs, medical fitness centers, residential community, multi-tenant and corporate fitness sites. He co-founded active wellness LLC and owns a health club consultancy BMC3. This episode is brought to you by Vanessa Severiano, LLC specializing in business development for fitness & wellness brands. For more info on The Business Side of Fitness visit: www.vanessaseveriano.com/podcast Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaseveriano/ Want to be a guest or have a question about your business? Drop us a line hello@vanessaseveriano.com

Looking into a different way to train physically? Meet Jonathan Pu'u, owner of Pu'u Muay Thai, a self-defense facility serving beginners in the specialization of Muay Thai, based out of Ventura County Jonathan shared insights about his story with self-defense and the transition to building his business. He even shares tips and tricks to beginners and as well as the history of Muay Thai fighting style with what he shares in his self-made and guide to preparing for a fight in the ring Take a listen and enjoy Links: Jonathan Pu'u https://instagram.com/jonathanpuu?igshid=mlzrv7y5dxwy Pu'u Muay Thai Ventura: https://instagram.com/puumuaythai?igshid=1g1qxu05c02o3 Santa Barbara: https://instagram.com/puumuaythaisb?igshid=13srx5tsv5a8o Website: https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fpmtlifestyle.com%2F&e=ATPQLeYjeeZrF9aC6N29LMZm66z-afBc0ApbBm_ekN8YH_5XxFJnb5moI9Uy73fR6ZhD5tbFtclHNVBOxpPdsg&s=1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthegovoice/support

According to The Guardian, lockdown measures significantly increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression in the UK. And according to the American Psychological Society, Americans across the pond also felt the stress of living in lockdown. It has been a stressful year for many of us. In light of this, we want to dedicate this episode to happiness and explore what makes us happy, along with actions we can take to improve our levels of happiness in our everyday lives, based on psychological research. Today we are joined by Dr. Alan Chu, an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin. He joins us on the show to discuss research relating to happiness based on positive psychology, the PERMA model (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment), and how to implement practices based on this model in our everyday lives. In this episode, you will learn Dr. Chu's four steps and how to incorporate these happiness practices in your daily life. In addition to Dr. Chu, we are joined by Dr. Mike Rucker, Chief Digital Officer for Active Wellness, a company that delivers wellness services to inspire people toward a healthy, active life. He is also the author of The Fun Habit that will be coming out next year. He joins us to discuss why he believes traditional psychological research into happiness is inaccurate, and what we should aim to achieve in order to obtain a greater level of happiness in our everyday lives.

In episode 64 of The C-Word we chat with Maitri Patel, an award-winning dynamic entrepreneur, avid fitness enthusiast and a trained dancer. She won the prestigious Telstra WA Young Business Women's Award in 2017 and Anthill 30 under 30 in 2016. Maitri is the Founder and Artistic Director at Bollywood Dance Studio (BDS), founded in 2011, Perth's most popular & largest Bollywood Dance School. She went on to create Bolly Active Fitness in 2015, a holistic fitness workout Program, which has become a rage globally with presence in 14 countries & over 90 instructors worldwide. Enhancing her wellness journey further, she launched the Active Wellness Spa in 2019, a rejuvenating and relaxing experience for the mind, body and spirit. Active Wellness focuses on holistic healing and recovery from inside out working on wholesome physical and mental health. A powerhouse of motivation, deadly combination of desire & spirit, she exudes charm and confidence which gets reflected across all her business ventures. She is a champion for female entrepreneurship and team building. Maitri truly is an inspirational woman changing the face of business in Australia. She lives by the mantra ‘She believed she could, so she did.' This episode is sponsored Athletic Institute. 

Dr. Mike Rucker focuses on positive psychology and recommends creating moments of fun. Creating fun is being positive and a mental habit that we can develop. Being "fun" can also help build resilience and connections with others. That statement of "resilience and connections with others" is the foundation of the Real Things Living podcast. He provides great insight in this episode on how to reframe a situation. Mike is the Chief Digital Officer for Active Wellness. In 2016, he was named a Top 50 health influencer and, that same year, completed a Ph.D. in organizational psychology focusing on effective wellness strategies. Dr. Rucker's upcoming book "The Fun Habit", is a book offering a practical reframing of positive psychology arguing that we should cultivate fun to bring a greater sense of happiness and joy to our lives, is set to release in 2021. Learn more about him at MichaelRucker.com.

Listen in as Bill McBride (President of Active Wellness) talks to us about how you're only as good as the people you surround yourself with, and how he finally achieved a seat on IHRSA's board of directors. This webinar is made possible by our sponsors, Virtuagym and GoCardless. Virtuagym is a leading provider of fitness technology for coaching, member engagement, and club management. Click on the link to find out more and book your free demo: http://bit.ly/VirtuagymEN GoCardless is on a mission to take the pain out of getting paid for businesses with recurring revenue. Discover their innovative payment infrastructure here: https://gocardless.com/

Increasing your max potential on your ability to jump vertically? Meet Riley Smith, a trainer for PJF Performance, and personally recruited by Paul J Fabritz, an NBA Performance Specialist. Riley caught the attention of Paul with his post impressed by his athletic abilities. In this episode, we dive a little deeper into Riley and his athletic voice, as part of our Active Wellness section for September Riley Smith: https://instagram.com/riley_smith4?igshid=1ez3y5njkvb9w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthegovoice/support

Do you struggle with burnout at work and at home? (who isn't these days?!) In this episode, Dr. Mike Rucker helps us think about how to cultivate happiness, self-care and the importance of opting in on family time. We learn tips like time blocking, being aware of confirmation bias, fit over rank mindset and taking an audit of where we spend our 100 hours a week. Dr. Mike is Chief Digital Officer at Active Wellness. He's also an avid music fan, loves VW Buses and adventuring with his kids. In 2016, Dr. Mike was named a Top 50 health influencer and, that same year, completed a Ph.D. in organizational psychology focusing on effective wellness strategies. Dr. Mike shares lessons from his upcoming book "The Fun Habit," which offers a practical reframing of positive psychology and is set to be released in 2021. Learn more and subscribe to his blog at michaelrucker.com.

Meet Dan & Raul, the owner of Vici Performance, a wellness center for training members for improvement of physical health and performance, located in Westlake Village, CA.  They started as fitness trainers and quickly saw the flaws in the appearance in the fitness community and wanted to impact more than just the pursuit of better looks in fitness health.  As young business owners & partners, we dive together to learn more about how Vici Performance is different compared to traditional gyms Guests: Dan Peterson  Instagram: https://instagram.com/danathletics?igshid=19qwxpjvgmu2a Raul Mir  Instagram: https://instagram.com/rawmma__?igshid=1s6j8epadxi99 Vici Performance: Website: https://instagram.com/rawmma__?igshid=1s6j8epadxi99 Instagram: https://instagram.com/viciperf?igshid=nw3y0swv83wg --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthegovoice/support

What started as a high school extracurricular activity turned into an all time lifestyle and passion for Bobby Morales. As a developing student n Channel Islands High School, Bobby was quite involved and active. One of the activities he was involved in was cheerleading. We learn about Bobby’s stories and how that involvement has manifested into more such as earning the competitive cheerleading world champion, 2 times. Now he is out in Florida for a year, competing and practicing with the famous, Top Gun All-Stars Team for the year 20-21. Listen more on his story Bobby Morales Instagram: https://instagram.com/bkardashian14?igshid=etkkng23h2u8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthegovoice/support

For the next episode of Active Wellness series, we introduce Dani Darling, a fitness influencer, ambassador for Bucked Up, and coordinator for the female ambassadors of Bucked Up and the BuckedUpBabes social media page. We dive deeper to learn what it’s like to work with a growing health and wellness company serving pre-workouts and more, not just as an ambassador but as someone who coordinates the female ambassadors & content for the Bucked Up Babes page account, and as well running her own account as a content creator and influencer. We really get to configure how she manages the social media accounts, working with the company, and as well running her own life Listen more to learn about her Guest: Dani Darling https://instagram.com/danigdarling?igshid=1a7l17v0ljl3b Bucked Up Babes: https://instagram.com/buckedupbabes?igshid=1ile51l6vjwyd

Kawaya “Kay” Haynes is a content creator & entrepreneur, specifically revolving in the fitness industry as she services fitness products, and services work out and meal programs for her clients. We invite Kay to discuss more on her involvement in the fitness industry and how she uses the ability to create and uplift to live her most authentic life as a young 27-year-old woman. Kay Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaysways_main?igshid=1t17i8bu2gg2s Kay’s Fit Ways Instgram: https://instagram.com/kaysfitways?igshid=uc8jowb6gpqv Kay’s Website & Services: https://www.kaysfitways.net/ ACTIVE WELLNESS SERIES This series is dedicated to creating content on the subjects of Health & Wellness. In order to better understand the many worlds of the ever growing industries in the health and wellness, we invite individuals who are involved and connected & create discussions on ideas relevant to this industry today Connect with us for more content on voicing the younger folks and become part of the voice community ! Instagram: https://instagram.com/onthegovoice?igshid=17ty1f8g4i8sr Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnTheGoVoice Subscribe to Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiVEnJgPg38asiX_sCUEwQ?view_as=subscriber Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthegovoice/ Email: Info@onthegovoice.com Co-host: Evelyn Marquez https://instagram.com/gainswithevelyn?igshid=c9n1n7ngs2nn HOST: Charles Sabiaga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlescreates_/ Background Soundtrack Produced By: JRodz Beats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jrodbeatz/

It’s been a weird time to experience with the Covid-19 becoming a worldwide pandemic and creating businesses to be forced to be shut down. One of the businesses that has become desired in today is a wellness gym. Unfortunately, it’s been closed for a while now due to Covid-19. But as of today, some gyms have started to open. With that being said, we invited people to discuss an imperative question to ask, should gyms re-open? or is it too soon? Listen more on some of the people’s thoughts here ACTIVE WELLNESS SERIES This series is dedicated to creating content on the subjects of Health & Wellness. In order to better understand the many worlds of the ever growing industries in the health and wellness, we invite individuals who are involved and connected & create discussions on ideas relevant to this industry today Connect with us for more content on voicing the younger folks and become part of the voice community ! Instagram: https://instagram.com/onthegovoice?igshid=17ty1f8g4i8sr Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnTheGoVoice Subscribe to Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiVEnJgPg38asiX_sCUEwQ?view_as=subscriber Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthegovoice/ Email: Info@onthegovoice.com Co-host: Evelyn Marquez https://instagram.com/gainswithevelyn?igshid=c9n1n7ngs2nn HOST: Charles Sabiaga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlescreates_/ Background Soundtrack Produced By: JRodz Beats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jrodbeatz/

Introducing Our Co-host for the series, Active Wellness, Evelyn Marquez. Evelyn is a huge fitness advocate looking to inspire other individuals who are in the journey of health improvements. She’s all about empowering and going hard to go after what she wants. It is a pleasure to have Evelyn on board as she co-host this series, inviting many creative and interesting individuals in the health and wellness space. Listen more on what makes her tick and passionate about fitness Follow Evelyn on her fitness journey: https://instagram.com/gainswithevelyn?igshid=c9n1n7ngs2nn ACTIVE WELLNESS SERIES This series is dedicated to creating content on the subjects of Health & Wellness. In order to better understand the many worlds of the ever growing industries in the health and wellness, we invite individuals who are involved and connected & create discussions on ideas relevant to this industry today Connect with us for more content on voicing the younger folks and become part of the voice community ! Instagram: https://instagram.com/onthegovoice?igshid=17ty1f8g4i8sr Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnTheGoVoice Subscribe to Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiVEnJgPg38asiX_sCUEwQ?view_as=subscriber Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthegovoice/ Email: Info@onthegovoice.com HOST: Charles Sabiaga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlescreates_/ Background Soundtrack Produced By: JRodz Beats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jrodbeatz/

Dr Michael Rucker is a peer-reviewed author and sought-out speaker on the science of fun, with articles published in the academic journals International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CIO.com, to name a few. For many years he served as the Health Tech expert for About, Inc's Verywell Health and is currently the Chief Digital Officer for Active Wellness, a global health management company ranked in the top 40 by Club Industry and has recently been tapped by HIMSS as a top 10 health influencer. In this episode, we explore the psychology and science of fun, what stops us from having fun and why fun is SO important to humanity (perhaps now more than ever) Some of the topics we covered include: - Understanding the crucial difference between happiness and fun and why it's so important to humans young and old. - The Rucker Play Model - How adults have become paralyzed by conditioning which directly impacts our ability to have fun - The trifecta of events that triggered a journey of discovery into the ‘science of fun' - A devaluing of self-care - Hustle porn and how it skews our perception and negatively impacts how we function Check out the Rucker Play Model here https://michaelrucker.com/having-fun/optimize-having-fun-play-model/ Learn more about Dr Mike Rucker michaelrucker.com. Watch out for his new book - ‘The Fun Habit' scheduled to be published in 2021. ---- at SARVA we believe in preserving and developing the everyday genius of our young people - the next generation. The Everyday Genius we refer to is the creative inspiration that IS available to all of us when we are connected to our source, our core, our humanity. When we are able to reconnect, ignite and inspire this globally, we connect cultures, foster diversity and create the leaders of tomorrow our world needs. To fulfil our mission we are creating a global online learning platform for the next generation to preserve the creative genius of children into adulthood, connect cultures and foster diversity. We're going live in autumn of this year, to learn more head over to wearesarva.com to see the amazing rewards, become a founding member and pledge your support. Connect with us: WEBSITE: https://www.sarva.net/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wearesarva/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wearesarva/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarva-education BLOG: https://blog.sarva.net/ PODCAST: https://podcast.sarva.net/

Host Matt Fisher chats with Michael Rucker, Chief Digital Officer, Active Wellness on the definition and evolving nature of wellness; interconnection of wellness and lifestyle; changing mind set to having fun; what does fun mean to each person; how to evaluate priorities and interests. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask Siri or Alexa to “….Play HealthcareNOW Radio”. Find all of our show episodes on your favorite podcast platforms. www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Dr. Michael Rucker is a peer-reviewed author with over a decade of professional writing experience. For many years he served as the Health Tech expert for About, Inc’s Verywell Health and is currently the Chief Digital Officer for Active Wellness, a global health management company ranked in the top 40 by Club Industry. This year Dr. Rucker was also tapped by HIMSS as a top 10 health influencer. He has been published in the academic journals International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CIO.com, and elsewhere. Dr. Rucker is a prolific writer and sought-out speaker on the science of fun, as well as an avid blogger who has interviewed over 100 thought leaders for his website, michaelrucker.com. He can also be found on Instagram under the handle @thewonderoffun.

Dr. Michael Rucker received his Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology in 2016 and has spent the last few years studying the psychological benefits of fun - and he's coming out with a book on that topic next year. He is a peer-reviewed author with research covering topics from ethics to employee well-being, and used to work for Scientific Brain Training's US Division, HAPPYNeuron. He then joined Active Wellness, where he currently works, and they provide health related services across the United States and Canada. https://michaelrucker.comGet the latest issue of BrainFirst Applied Neuroscience Magazine https://www.mybrainfirst.com/brainfirstmagazineInstagram for quotes & tips: https://www.instagram.com/mybrainfirstFacebook for insights and strategies: https://www.facebook.com/brainfirstConnect with me:https://www.instagram.com/ramondavidneuroBrainFirst Training Institute. Accredited neuroscience and brain-based training programs. https://www.brainfirsttraininginstitute.com

Dr. Michael Rucker received his Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology in 2016 and has spent the last few years studying the psychological benefits of fun - and he’s coming out with a book on that topic next year. He is a peer-reviewed author with research covering topics from ethics to employee well-being, and used to work for Scientific Brain Training’s US Division, HAPPYNeuron. He then joined Active Wellness, where he currently works, and they provide health related services across the United States and Canada. https://michaelrucker.comGet the latest issue of BrainFirst Applied Neuroscience Magazine https://www.mybrainfirst.com/brainfirstmagazineInstagram for quotes & tips: https://www.instagram.com/mybrainfirstFacebook for insights and strategies: https://www.facebook.com/brainfirstConnect with me:https://www.instagram.com/ramondavidneuroBrainFirst Training Institute. Accredited neuroscience and brain-based training programs. https://www.brainfirsttraininginstitute.com

This is the very first ever live podcast for On-The-Go Voice, as part of the ‘Active Wellness’ series. In this episode, we interview members LIVE within the 24 Hour Fitness gym in Channel Islands to mainly discuss the 2019 revelations we or the other members had coming into 2020. In this episode, we are accompanied by two guests to help me with the episode: Cristina Barrientos & Lianna Ambriz Instagram: @CristinaBarrientos_ @Liannaa_marieee Fitness, revelations, gym culture, marketing, ideas, grit, content creation, are all part of the conversations with various people here. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00-2:00 - Introduction with Cristina & Lianna 2:20 - 30:45 - Patrick Shatter, CEO & Founder of Epic Spreads / Instagram: @Patrickshatter @Epicspreads / Fitness Goals, Gym Culture, Brand Ideas, Health, Work Out Activities, Content Creation, Marketing Ideas 32:02 - 34:18 - Jose Vasquez, local member / Fitness goals & revelations 34:53 - 38:50 - Lianna & Cristina flipped the scripted and interviewed me . . .

In this episode of the Club Solutions Magazine podcast, host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko interviews Bill McBride, the president and CEO of Active Wellness, on the fitness trends club operators should pay attention to in 2020. Sponsored by MXM.

It’s clear that the fitness industry has grown ! As the fitness community has grown, the diversification has spread, thus leaving multiple communities to dispatch and be less connected. In Ventura County, fitness has been a growing industry. From multiple gyms and clubs, to supplements, to fitness clothing brands, down to trainers and courses, each niche had its own niche. We bring Marisol & Cesar De Casas, founder of the first ever Amazon Fitness Expo, an expo focused on bringing the fitness community together in Ventura County, to discuss how they bring the community together and how the idea came about. ACTIVE WELLNESS SERIES This series, called, Active Wellness and co-hosted by my good friend, Edgar Cardenas, will highlight topics and introduce other people that advocate for or support the importance of health and wellness. It's certain there are many ways to stay in shape nowadays, but what distinguishes one from another ? Why do one versus another ? What is the overall benefit or cost of doing one thing versus another ? With so many fitness content out there, how do you know which one is the best for you? This is what this series will be about, creating a conversation about all about these topics and forming perspectives to better understand things with one thing all in common, to emphasis the importance of health and wellness. FOLLOW THE AMAZON FITNESS EXPO OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM PAGE FOR UPDATES: https://www.instagram.com/theamazonfitnessexpo/ Marisol’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariswoll_/ Cesar’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_c_sir/ D.O.T. Clothing Brand: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dont.over.thinkit/ Website Store: https://www.dontoverthinkit.store/product-category/leggings/ Edgar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eceek95 Soundtrack Produced By: JRodz Beats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jrodbeatz/ Store: https://jrodbeatz.com Hi, I am active on Instagram. I love engaging with everyone. https://www.instagram.com/charlescreates_/ You can reach me at: Email: Info@onthegovoice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlestheticss/?modal=admin_todo_tour Twitter: https://twitter.com/Charlescreates_ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sabiaga-941b5910b/ On-The-Go Voice Twitter: https://twitter.com/onthegovoice Check out my vlogs & podcasts ! I have episodes on Driving for Lyft & Interviews recorded YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RaFywEpMrRXJ42ZVJ-qng

It is almost 2020 ! How scary is that? You know what’s even scarier, asking yourself the same question back in 2018, telling yourself you don’t have the time to start your goal. Then you decide that you’ll make a new year’s resolution for 2019. Well how did that go? In this episode, we invited Dami over to discuss finishing strong for this year so you can get a head start for 2020. I mean, how great would it be to start with progress already ?? No more addiction to how it looks, start getting addicted to the process !! Dami is an amazing and spontaneous creator herself who posts about fitness constantly, and has her own sowing business, while working a social media job herself. If you want to learn more about her, stay tuned, and listen in. Her profile link is listed below. ACTIVE WELLNESS SERIES This series, called, Active Wellness and co-hosted by my good friend, Edgar Cardenas, will highlight topics and introduce other people that advocate for or support the importance of health and wellness. It's certain there are many ways to stay in shape nowadays, but what distinguishes one from another ? Why do one versus another ? What is the overall benefit or cost of doing one thing versus another ? With so many fitness content out there, how do you know which one is the best for you? This is what this series will be about, creating a conversation about all about these topics and forming perspectives to better understand things with one thing all in common, to emphasis the importance of health and wellness. Dami’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damiadenaikex/ Edgar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eceek95 Soundtrack Produced By: JRodz Beats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jrodbeatz/ Store: https://jrodbeatz.com Hi, I am active on Instagram. I love engaging with everyone. https://www.instagram.com/charlescreates_/ You can reach me at: Email: Info@onthegovoice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlestheticss/?modal=admin_todo_tour Twitter: https://twitter.com/Charlescreates_ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sabiaga-941b5910b/ On-The-Go Voice Twitter: https://twitter.com/onthegovoice Check out my vlogs & podcasts ! I have episodes on Driving for Lyft & Interviews recorded YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RaFywEpMrRXJ42ZVJ-qng

Struggling with eating disorder in her early adolescence, Erin was around the environment of rehab and relapse for her health where she experienced others struggle in their ways. Thankfully, she found a cause to uplift her and aim for a target that was beneficial to both her mental and physical health, and her career. Now she is a certified personal trainer with a passion for helping others achieve their means of fitness & become a voice for those that have struggled with what she experienced as well. She’s also in the process of competing in a bikini competition. We interview and discuss with her about the struggles she faced. & the upbringings she is looking forward to. With the overall stigma in the fitness industry and how it affects others, we dive to reflect more about her thoughts on it. This series, called, Active Wellness and co-hosted by my good friend, Edgar Cardenas, will highlight topics and introduce other people that advocate for or support the importance of health and wellness.  It's certain there are many ways to stay in shape nowadays, but what distinguishes one from another ? Why do one versus another ? What is the overall benefit or cost of doing one thing versus another ?  With so many fitness content out there, how do you know which one is the best for you? This is what this series will be about, creating a conversation about all about these topics and forming perspectives to better understand things with one thing all in common, to emphasis the importance of health and wellness. Erin’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/erinmariefit_?igshid=1fkerf6ctk5tm Edgar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eceek95 Soundtrack Produced By: JRodz Beats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jrodbeatz/ Store: https://jrodbeatz.com Hi, I am active on Instagram. I love engaging with everyone. https://www.instagram.com/charlescreates_/ You can reach me at: Email: Info@onthegovoice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlestheticss/?modal=admin_todo_tour Twitter: https://twitter.com/Charlescreates_ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sabiaga-941b5910b/ On-The-Go Voice Twitter: https://twitter.com/onthegovoice Check out my vlogs & podcasts ! I have episodes on Driving for Lyft & Interviews recorded YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RaFywEpMrRXJ42ZVJ-qng

Only in their 20's, these guys have already launched their companies being involved in the fitness industry.  David Figg, the owner of recently opened gym House of Gains, and online store owner of Elite Regime, Luis Magana, share their story of how they got involved and their own involvement themselves in the fitness industry. We discuss their backgrounds, values, and overall purpose within their company This series, called, Active Wellness and co-hosted by my good friend, Edgar Cardenas, will highlight topics and introduce other people that advocate for or support the importance of health and wellness. It's certain there are many ways to stay in shape nowadays, but what distinguishes one from another ? Why do one versus another ? What is the overall benefit or cost of doing one thing versus another ? With so many fitness content out there, how do you know which one is the best for you? This is what this series will be about, creating a conversation about all about these topics and forming perspectives to better understand things with one thing all in common, to emphasis the importance of health and wellness. House of Gains & David’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/houseofgainsgym @houseofgainsgym https://www.instagram.com/davidfigg @davidfigg Elite Regime & Luis’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elite.regime @elite.regime https://www.instagram.com/luismaggz @luismaggz Edgar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eceek95 Soundtrack Produced By: JRodz Beats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jrodbeatz/ Store: https://jrodbeatz.com Hi, I am active on Instagram. I love engaging with everyone. https://www.instagram.com/charlescreates_/ You can reach me at: Email: Info@onthegovoice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlestheticss/?modal=admin_todo_tour Twitter: https://twitter.com/Charlescreates_ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sabiaga-941b5910b/ On-The-Go Voice Twitter: https://twitter.com/onthegovoice Check out my vlogs & podcasts ! I have episodes on Driving for Lyft & Interviews recorded YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RaFywEpMrRXJ42ZVJ-qng

This is an introduction to one of the series how On-The-Go Voice will be including topics during its ongoing seasons. This series, called, Active Wellness and co-hosted by my good friend, Edgar Cardenas, will highlight topics and introduce other people that advocate for or support the importance of health and wellness. It's certain there are many ways to stay in shape nowadays, but what distinguishes one from another ? Why do one versus another ? What is the overall benefit or cost of doing one thing versus another ? With so many fitness content out there, how do you know which one is the best for you? This is what this series will be about, creating a conversation about all about these topics and forming perspectives to better understand things with one thing all in common, to emphasis the importance of health and wellness. Edgar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eceek95 Soundtrack Produced By: JRodz Beats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jrodbeatz/ Store: https://jrodbeatz.com Hi, I am active on Instagram. I love engaging with everyone. https://www.instagram.com/charlescreates_/ You can reach me at: Email: Info@onthegovoice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlestheticss/?modal=admin_todo_tour Twitter: https://twitter.com/Charlescreates_ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sabiaga-941b5910b/ On-The-Go Voice Twitter: https://twitter.com/onthegovoice Check out my vlogs & podcasts ! I have episodes on Driving for Lyft & Interviews recorded YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RaFywEpMrRXJ42ZVJ-qng

Taveau discusses the ongoing now need to take personal forward thinking mainly Empowering Your Own Age and Effort for Life Wellness

Bill McBride joined me to discuss language, leadership, and understanding customers. Listen and Learn!

Dr. Michael Rucker is a peer-reviewed author and business strategist known for his expertise in health technology and workplace wellness. If you only have time for the single sentence version, here it is: "I am a zealot of facilitating measurable positive increases in outcomes and performance". Michael has two passions: human wellness and entrepreneurial marketing. His current passion is studying the benefits of fun and play and has authored a book on the subject of fun coming out in 2019. During the day Dr. Rucker operates as the Vice President of Technology for Active Wellness, a consultancy group that delivers wellness and health-related services, serving over 50 locations in 11 states. http://whatgotyouthere.com/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code "WGYT"  Pure Spectrum CBD 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://www.purespectrumcbd.com/?ref=227 GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ 15% off Four Sigmatic with discount code "WGYT" http://foursigmatic.com/wgyt   https://michaelrucker.com/ https://twitter.com/performbetter https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun/ https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd/?ref=br_rs   https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 https://www.instagram.com/whatgotyoutherepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/   Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres   

Meredith DePersia oversees the Human Resources function for Active Wellness. She leads a passionate team of HR professionals responsible for employee relations, benefits, recruitment and compliance. Meredith joined Active Wellness in March 2014. Prior to Active, she was the Vice President of Commercial Clubs at Club One, serving in leadership roles such as General Manager, Regional Manager and Director of Operations throughout her 11-year tenure. She has been a featured speaker on employee management for IHRSA and a resource for industry publication articles such as Club Solutions Magazine and Club Business International. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, a Master of Science in Exercise and Health Promotion and a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.

Dena Dodd Perry is an award winning market researcher with over 20 years of experience. Detoxelicious is her first health and fitness book. Dena is a momprenuer and yoga teacher 500-CYT. She received her 200 CYT training in Hot Power Yoga from Forever Om. In addition, Dena expanded her yoga teacher education with her 300 CYT training in all major aspects of yoga including restorative yoga, pranayama breathing exercises, gentle flow yoga, chair yoga, detox yoga, pregnancy yoga and many other styles. Dena received her specialized mantra meditation training from the Deepak Chopra Center in San Diego. She truly loves sharing the gift of yoga with beginners with an emphasis on breath, body alignment and meditation. Her thesis was on piriformis syndrome, using yoga therapy as form of physical therapy. She is now a patented inventor of America’s 1st stylish yoga mat organizer made with intention by a yoga teacher. She has over 25 years of experience in statistical methods as an industrial engineer with over combined 10 years of pilates and yoga experience as both student and teacher. She teaches corporate yoga classes on a weekly basis as an employee of Active Wellness based in Sausilito, California. Dena Dodd is the founder of Yogashero and the Pop.N.Go Rain Scarf brands. Her Pop.N.Go product launched AS SEEN On SHOPNBC in February 2011. Her product was featured in many publications including Beauty Business, Women's Health, ALL YOU, REAL SIMPLE and INSTYLE and others. Dena received her industrial engineering and MBA degrees from Northwestern University. She resides in Illinois with her husband, three kids and her dog. She and her husband are active philanthropists in the Chicagoland area for Primo Center for Homeless Families, Chicago Children's Museum and Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. She strongly believes that giving back to communities is the price we pay for living. It’s her duty as a citizen.   For more info on Dena Dodd Perry visit http://www.yogashero.com Keep in contact with us, sign up and get our free gift to YOU: http://drgenevaspeaks.com Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast & let us what you think, *subscribe in iTunes and leave a review

Kari Bedgood oversees the marketing and public relations functions for Active Wellness. She leads an innovative, results-driven team responsible for lead generating marketing campaigns, brand management and strategic communications that support the company’s sales and growth objectives. Prior to joining Active Wellness in 2014, Kari was Vice President of Marketing and PR for Club One and also worked for Ketchum’s Brand Marketing and Consumer Food account management teams serving clients such as 24 Hour Fitness, Kikkoman and Clorox. She has been a featured speaker on Marketing best practices for industry associations including IHRSA and Club Industry. Kari earned her Bachelors of Arts in Journalism from Indiana University, Bloomington.

Deb Heisler is Active Wellness' Director of Operations overseeing the company's day-to-day activities on the East Coast. is responsible for operational best practices and client relationships across many of our Active sites. With almost 20 years experience, Deb has held a multitude of management positions and worked in various channels from commercial to corporate. Deb lives in Tampa, FL and when she is not working you can find her camping or spending time at the beach with her family. During the interview we discuss:  What is a Brand Ambassador What qualities should we look for in a Brand Ambassador?  and can we look internally for a Brand Ambassador?

Bill McBride is a health club industry veteran with over 25 years of experience leading and managing all aspects of commercial health clubs, medical fitness centers, residential, community, multi-tenant and corporate fitness sites. He co-founded Active Sports Clubs and Active Wellness, LLC and owns a health club consultancy - BMC3. Bill has served as Chairman of the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Board of Directors, President of the Mid-Atlantic Club Management Association (MACMA) and served on the Industry Advisory Board for the American Council of Exercise (ACE). He is actively engaged as an author on industry education, serves on several Advisory Boards and speaks regularly on industry topics throughout the world. Visit: fitnessbusinesspodcast.com Email: info@fitnessbusinesspodcast.com Phone: +61 2 9484 5501 Twitter: @fitbizpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnessbusinesspodcast/

Did you know that research tells us that we all should strive to get TWO HOURS of enjoyable leisure activity EVERY SINGLE DAY?! When I heard that statistic, I was shocked!We focus so intently on performance, optimization, and striving. We focus on how much we can get done and how to increase that amount. And we forget that life is meant to be fun as well.This week we're speaking with Dr. Mike Rucker. He is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association who has been academically published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness.Additional Resources:Episode 0143: Dr. Steven HayesThe Happiness TrapConnect with MichaelPre-order The Fun HabitAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy