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Welcome to another enlightening episode of "The Caring Corner," hosted by Mischelle O'Neal, a certified life and emotional wellness coach. This week, we're diving deep into the transformative power of emotional wellness programs in corporate settings. Discover how these initiatives can boost employee productivity and job satisfaction and create a supportive workplace culture. Episode Highlights: Understanding Emotional Wellness Programs: What they are, examples like mindfulness training and stress management workshops, and their growing importance in today's corporate world. Benefits for Employee Productivity: How wellness programs reduce absenteeism and increase engagement and motivation. Enhancing Job Satisfaction: Improved morale and higher retention rates through effective emotional wellness initiatives. Building a Supportive Corporate Culture: Strategies for fostering open communication, normalizing mental health days, and providing essential resources and training. Leadership Buy-In: The crucial role of leadership in the success of these programs, along with strategies to gain their support. Regular Mental Health Check-Ins: The importance of early issue identification and continuous support, along with practical implementation steps. Practical Steps for Implementation: A roadmap to assess, plan, design, roll out, and evaluate emotional wellness programs tailored to your organization. Real-World Success Stories: Inspiring examples from companies that have successfully integrated emotional wellness programs and reaped significant benefits. Join me as we unpack these critical insights and provide actionable steps to help you create a healthier, more productive, and supportive work environment. Tune in, get inspired, and take the first step toward fostering emotional wellness in your workplace. Time Stamps 00:00 Equipping for work-life balance through emotional wellness. 04:52 Emotional support at work boosts productivity and wellness. 10:46 Emotional wellness programs enhance workplace culture and success. 13:23 Emotional wellness programs yield positive business outcomes. 17:47 Regular check-ins are crucial for early performance intervention. 19:09 Data highlights needs, engage leadership, support available. 22:36 Supportive culture: open communication, normalize breaks, training. 27:30 Implementing practices benefits care facilities and residents. 32:33 RetailCo saw decreased burnout and increased job satisfaction. Techco, PharmaCore, Finserv, and RetailCo benefited employee wellness. Practical steps for emotional wellness programs. 36:21 Implement emotional wellness programs for employee well-being. 37:56 Share insights on social media or podcast page. References: CultureMonkey. "How to structure effective employee wellness programs for small companies in 2024." Retrieved from CultureMonkey. Corporate Wellness Magazine. "Case studies of successful employee wellness programs." Retrieved from Corporate Wellness Magazine. American Institute of Stress. "Workplace Stress." Retrieved from American Institute of Stress. American Psychological Association. "Employer resources to support employee mental health." Retrieved from APA. Thank you for joining "The Caring Corner." Your commitment to workplace wellness is inspiring. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions on our social media or podcast website. Let's create healthier, more supportive work environments together. Stay tuned for more episodes!

In this episode, Bev and Heather discuss: Heather's recovery story How the Inner Critic shows up How to work with the Inner Critic Key Takeaways and Actions: Check how your own Inner Critic impacts your behaviors as a Coach Reach out to Heather if you are intending to ditch the drink. ABOUT HEATHER Heather Lowe is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals drink less before it gets worse. Heather is an IAPRC Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, the overall best program awarded by Life Coach Magazine. Heather is also a SheRecovers Designated Coach, a Certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator, and the Director of Marketing Consumer Products for the International Center of Addiction Recovery Education (ICARE). She received The Top Sober Coach Award from Coach Foundation, 2023. Driven by her education as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), a Professional of Human Resources (PHR), and Yale Certificated in the Science of Well Being, Heather provides content, knowledge, coaching, and education to individuals and organizations seeking to be more alcohol free. Heather is passionate about coaching, connecting people with alcohol free resources, and creating a positive sober community. Heather shares the bright side of sobriety as an influencer in the social media sober space @ditchedthedrink on most platforms. Heather's writing has been published in the New York Post, Thrive Global, Monument- Tempest, The Fix, Mashable, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Employee Benefit News, and more. Ditched the Drink offers INSIDER Monthly Membership with mobile app, and JUMPSTART: Digital Class, BECOMING: 1X1 Coaching, and LAUNCH Your Coaching Practice business course for coaches. Heather, in partnership with the Association of Professional Recovery Coaches also recruits, mentors, and trains new coaches. Schedule a call to discuss getting coaching support, becoming a coach, or offering workplace resources. Heather lives in Chicago's western suburbs as a proud girl mom to two teenage daughters, Lily and Charlotte, her husband Darin of 20+ years, and their adorable black and white cocker spaniel, Rocky. Heather is a voracious reader, a new-ish hiker, and a seasoned yogi. For more visit https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/ ABOUT BEVERLY Beverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains aspiring coaches on coaching skills and business set-up. The Holistic Coach Certification Programs are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accredited that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see Clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and issues. During her ten-year career in nonprofits, she managed and developed domestic violence and co-occurring residential programs. Beverly is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has her PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the ICF. Beverly enjoys helping professionals empower themselves around their skill set and online coaching business. She can be contacted at info@holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com. Connect with HCTI Sign-up for a Discovery Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can join our Holistic Coach Certification Program. Request to join no cost FB group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticcoachnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevsartain/⁠⁠⁠

In this week's episode of Wellness As A Way of Life I am chatting with Heather Lowe from Ditched the Drink on Why Alcohol is Not the Glue You Need to Hold it All Together This Holiday Season! We chatted about:   Social norms that teach us that alcohol is liquid courage and helps us ‘connect' with others How alcohol silences our inner voice, our intuition and our ability to connect with ourselves and others How alcohol makes the holidays more exhausting because we our system is constantly recovering How alcohol starts to interfere with your natural ability to create your own feel-good hormones How being Sober is so much more enjoyable over the holidays How to navigate corporate gifting and events in a sober-inclusive way Tips on how to not get overwhelmed with social engagements Living in the full emotional spectrum Other ways to enjoy the holidays that actually allow you feel to well rested, connected and present Not dumbing down the joy Alcohol consumption as self-abandonment Extra support during the holidays if you are ditching the drink: her online community: INSIDER of which I am a part! Heather Lowe is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals move away from alcohol and towards their highest selves. Heather is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, Certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator, and the Director of Marketing Consumer Products for the International Center of Addiction Recovery Education (ICARE). Driven by her education as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), a Professional of Human Resources (PHR), and Yale Certificated in the Science of Well Being, Heather provides content, knowledge, coaching, and education to individuals and organizations seeking to be more alcohol free. Heather is passionate about coaching, connecting people with alcohol free resources, and creating a positive sober community. Heather shares the bright side of sobriety as an influencer in the social media sober space @ditchedthedrink. Heather's writing has been published in Thrive Global, Monument- Tempest, The Fix, Mashable, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Employee Benefit News, and more. She has been featured on many podcasts including Recovery Happy Hour, Redesigning Wellness, Alcohol Tipping Point, Energetically You, Sun and Moon Sober Living, Hello Someday, Sober Motivation, Decidedly Dry and more. Heather, in partnership with the Association of Professional Recovery Coaches also recruits, mentors, and trains new coaches.  Heather lives in Chicago's western suburbs as a proud girl mom to two teenage daughters, Lily and Charlotte, her husband Darin of 20+ years, and their adorable black and white cocker spaniel, Rocky. Heather is a voracious reader, a new-ish hiker, and a seasoned yogi. For more visit https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/   Thank you for listening! When you are listening please take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @meganswanwellness !  We would really appreciate it.   Connect with Megan Swan http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness www.meganswanwellness.com   ELEVATE + LEAD 8 Sessions to Embodied & Sustainable Leadership for Women in Corporate A strategic leadership development experience for women to enhance their capacity– a comprehensive approach to optimizing, retaining, and developing resilient executive leadership in corporate spaces.  https://beboldgroup.myflodesk.com

In EPISODE 240, BJ interviews Greg Justice, the author of PRIDE & DISCIPLINE: The Legacy of Jack LaLanne. Anybody who knows anything about fitness knows that Jack LaLanne was and is the true industry GOAT. He was a man of many firsts & epic feats in and out of the gym- a true pioneer. And his legacy is second to none. Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3ECErPM ____________________ SHOW SPONSORS: ____________________ YO! It's about that time for Uncle Baby Biscuits' annual birthday sale. To celebrate my 41st tour around the sun, we're taking 41% off my training app & select men's athleisure items. The older I get, the bigger your savings ;) Please note that this will be the biggest sale of the year next to Black Friday/Cyber Monday so please be sure to take advantage of these special offers while they last for the rest of the week ONLY: 1.) 41% OFF My Favorite Fall Fashion Items Fall is on the way so be sure to stock up on gym shorts, joggers, baseball tees, hoodies and more: ​SAVE 41% ON FALL FASHION​ We manufacture in DTLA and take our fits and fabrics as serious as our fitness. 2.) 41% OFF a 3-Month TDBJ App Membership The Daily BJ (TDBJ) app has HUNDREDS of at-home workouts you can take to the gym spanning from 2012 to date. I've also been adding some amazing new content almost daily that many of you have never seen before. NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY can get 41% off a 3-month subscription which will cover your fitness needs through the rest of the year. You can also cancel anytime if it's not the right fit for you. ​https://thedailybj.vhx.tv/browse​ Just use this coupon code prior to check out: BJG41 ​https://thedailybj.vhx.tv/browse​ Promo summary: Regular price- $25 / month Promotion- 41% off for 3 months Purchase price- $14.75 for 3 months Enjoy ;) Much Love, BJG ____________________ ABOUT OUR GUEST: ____________________ Greg Justice is an international best-selling author, speaker, and fitness entrepreneur. He opened AYC Health & Fitness, Kansas City's original personal training center, in May 1986, and has personally trained more than 48,000 one-on-one sessions. Today, AYC specializes in corporate wellness and personal training. He has been actively involved in the fitness industry for more than three decades as a club manager, owner, personal fitness trainer, and corporate wellness supervisor. Greg currently serves on the advisory board of two personal training schools. He mentors and instructs trainers worldwide through his coaching programs and Corporate Boot Camp System class. Greg writes articles for many publications and websites, is a featured columnist for Corporate Wellness Magazine, and his monthly column, “Treadmill Talk,” is published in Personal Fitness Professional magazine. He is the author of 6 books including Mind Over Fatter: The Psychology of Weight Loss, Mind Your Own Fitness: A Mindful Approach To Exercise, Lies & Myths About Corporate Wellness, and Treadside Manner: Confessions Of A Serial Personal Trainer. Greg holds a master's degree in HPER (exercise science) and a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from Morehead State University, Morehead, KY. Please visit Greg's Website at: https://gregjustice.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bj-gaddour/message

Heather has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, a Professional Human Resources Certificate.  She is a Certified Life Coach, a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, and a Certified Facilitator of Addiction Awareness. Heather quit drinking for the last time in February 2018 and started her own company, Ditched the Drink in 2019, to help individuals and organizations evaluate their relationship with alcohol.  Heather's signature offerings are JUMPSTART- A 6 week online self paced class, BECOMING a 12 week 1x1 coaching package, and INSIDER a Membership program offering content, community, and coaching. In addition, Heather offers individual and corporate online alcohol free challenges, onsite or online workshops, corporate wellness consulting, and speaking. Her work has been published in Thrive Global, Corporate Wellness Magazine, The Fix, Redesigning Wellness, and more. She can be found on her website www.ditchedthedrink.com Connect with Megan www.meganswanwellness.com IG:  @meganswanwellness LinkedIn

Heather has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, a Professional Human Resources Certificate.  She is a Certified Life Coach, a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, and a Certified Facilitator of Addiction Awareness. Heather quit drinking for the last time in February 2018 and started her own company, Ditched the Drink in 2019, to help individuals and organizations evaluate their relationship with alcohol.  Heather's signature offerings are JUMPSTART- A 6 week online self paced class, BECOMING a 12 week 1x1 coaching package, and INSIDER a Membership program offering content, community, and coaching. In addition, Heather offers individual and corporate online alcohol free challenges, onsite or online workshops, corporate wellness consulting, and speaking. Her work has been published in Thrive Global, Corporate Wellness Magazine, The Fix, Redesigning Wellness, and more. She can be found on her website www.ditchedthedrink.com Connect with Megan www.meganswanwellness.com IG:  @meganswanwellness LinkedIn

Host: Viv, aka Sober_iThrive Guest: Heather Lowe    Heather Lowe is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals move away from alcohol and towards their highest selves. Heather is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, Certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator, and the Director of Marketing Consumer Products for the International Center of Addiction Recovery Education (ICARE).   Driven by her education as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) a Professional of Human Resources (PHR), and Yale Certificated in the Science of Well Being, Heather provides content, knowledge, coaching, and education to individuals and organizations seeking to be more alcohol free. Heather is passionate about coaching, connecting people with alcohol free resources, and creating a positive sober community. Heather shares the bright side of sobriety as an influencer in the social media sober space @ditchedthedrink.   Heather's writing has been published in Thrive Global, Monument- Tempest, The Fix, Mashable, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Employee Benefit News, and more. She has been featured on many podcasts including Recovery Happy Hour, Redesigning Wellness, Alcohol Tipping Point, Energetically You, Sun and Moon Sober Living, Hello Someday, and Decidedly Dry.   Ditched the Drink offers Becoming 1:1 Coaching, INSIDER Monthly Membership with mobile app, and Jumpstart: 6 week Digital Class. Heather, in partnership with the Association of Professional Recovery Coaches also recruits, mentors, and trains new coaches. Schedule a call to discuss getting coaching support, becoming a coach, or offering workplace resources.   Heather lives in Chicago's western suburbs as a proud girl mom to two teenage daughters, Lily and Charlotte, her husband Darin of 20+ years, and their adorable black and white cocker spaniel, Rocky. Heather is a voracious reader, a new-ish hiker, and a seasoned yogi. For more visit https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/     Viv, aka Sober_iThrive, is a Certified Addictions Recovery Coach My Sober Recovery Story #252  If you have any questions or You would like to book a FREE 30-minute consultation with me, you can visit my website https://www.soberithrive.org I'm Certified in Addiction Recovery Coaching and Life Coaching:    • Life Coaching Essentials, Work/Life Balance  • Co-creating a New Sober Lifestyle  • Addiction(s) Recovery  • Neuroscience of Brain Function & Joyful Recovery  • Roots of Addiction(s)  • Alcohol/Drugs and their Effects  • Right Thinking in Recovery  • Family Issues in Recovery     And so much more…   My communities are:   • Sobertownpodcast.com   • I Am Sober Community (IAS) - @Sober_iThrive  • Sobertown Facebook Group   • “Valiants We Thrive” – Sober Women Telegram Group  • Instagram: @Sober_i_Thrive  www.soberithrive.org (https://www.soberithrive.org/) Certified and Licensed Addiction and Recovery Professional Online Sober Coaching for all of your addiction and recovery needs by a Internationally Certified and Licensed Sober Coach & Life Coach   No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com  

The benefits of travel are vast and immeasurable, with several studies showing that well-rounded travelers will see significant benefits to their mental and physical health and spiritual being. For some people, travel is an escape from the routine and a chance to be someone different. However, it should be an opportunity to find oneself. Join this conversation with Sahara Rose De Vore as we redefine the meaning of wellness travel. Sahara Rose is a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist, Certified Transformational Coach, a Wellness Travel Coach & Consultant, founder of The Travel Coach Network, and the author of "Hey You, Just Go!", where she shares all of her favorite budgets, confidence, and travel hacking tips and tricks. After receiving her degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Sahara simply followed her heart to explore the world rather than climb the corporate ladder. She has spent over a decade encompassing the globe to 84+ countries doing in-depth research on the shifts in the travel industry, traveler behaviors, travel trends, and changes in the corporate world.Sahara created and ran the world's first and only ICF-accredited certification program for Travel Coaches around the globe. She has been a speaker for various events and organizations, including the Global Workplace Wellness Summit, the Global Business Travel Association, GBTA Chapters, the Alternative Health and Wellness Summit, Creative Year Ever!, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, ProcureCon, Wanderful, Business Travel News, and others. Her expertise in travel, wellness, and women's entrepreneurship has been seen in over 100+ media outlets, including Forbes, Business Insider, Skift, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Fodor's Travel, USA Today, & Travel Weekly.In this episode, we talk about the importance of traveling and how you can travel and comeback refreshed in invigorated.During this episode, you will learn about;[00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Sahara Rose De Vore[02:03] What is ethical traveling, and how she got into traveling and wellness coaching[05:08] How her Travel Coach Network is different from any other travel agency[06:46] Benefits of traveling to heal your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual self[10:04] Sahara's working framework while working with clients[11:23] Ways you can approach your two-week vacation with an intention[14:05] How you can strike up a conversation with your boss for time off to vacation[15:30] How she would help a small company develop a wealthy and healthy program[18:02] Tips and tricks Sahara recommends when organizing retreats in small companies[19:25] What can be included in a wellness vacation for employees[22:36] The amount of travel that medical professionals need to have in a year[24:58] What you need to know before planning for a traveling trip[26:11] Why you should integrate travel according to your life and not escape it[27:37] What Sahara wishes to have spent more resources in the early days of her career[29:41] How you can reach out and connect with Sahara RoseNotable Quotes[06:58]Traveling is a form of mental, physical, and spiritual healing.  [15:30]Open communication and asking what employees want are the easiest ways to develop a wealthy company with happy and healthy workers. [18:20]A successful company retreat starts with identifying the kind and the end goal you wish to achieve.[22:36]Some studies show that people who travel at least twice a year lower their risk of heart disease.[24:47] Small changes in your daily schedule can make enormous differences [26:00] Integrate travel according to your life rather than using travel as an escape from yourlife's realities. [28:15] Everything that happens in business is a learning lesson

Heather has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, a Professional Human Resources Certificate.  She is a Certified Life Coach, a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, and a Certified Facilitator of Addiction Awareness. Heather quit drinking for the last time in February 2018 and started her own company, Ditched the Drink in 2019, to help individuals and organizations evaluate their relationship with alcohol.  Heather's signature offerings are JUMPSTART- A 6 week online self paced class, BECOMING a 12 week 1x1 coaching package, and INSIDER a Membership program offering content, community, and coaching. In addition, Heather offers individual and corporate online alcohol free challenges, onsite or online workshops, corporate wellness consulting, and speaking. Her work has been published in Thrive Global, Corporate Wellness Magazine, The Fix, Redesigning Wellness, and more. She can be found on her website www.ditchedthedrink.com Connect with Megan www.meganswanwellness.com IG:  @meganswanwellness LinkedIn

In this episode, we discuss:Heather's Sober StoryMommy Wine CulturePerfectionismThe Inner CriticHigh-Functioning / Gray-Area DrinkingThe gifts of sobrietyMaking friends without alcoholHeather Lowe is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals move away from alcohol and towards their highest selves. Heather is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, Certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator, and the Director of Marketing Consumer Products for the International Center of Addiction Recovery Education (ICARE). Driven by her education as a Bachelor of Social Work and a Professional of Human Resources Heather provides content, knowledge, coaching, and education to individuals and organizations. Heather is passionate about coaching, connecting people with alcohol free resources, and creating a positive sober community. Her  writing has been published in Thrive Global, Monument- Tempest, The Fix, Mashable, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Employee Benefit News, and more. Heather is a voracious reader, a new-ish hiker, and a seasoned yogi.To connect with Heather and learn more about her work:www.ditchedthedrink.com | @ditchedthedrinkInternational Center for Addiction Recovery Education: https://icare-aware.org/___For more resources to support you on your sober journey, be sure to subscribe to the Sun & Moon Sober Living Website and follow @sunandmoon.soberliving on Instagram.www.sunandmoonsoberliving.comDisclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

Sahara Rose De Vore is a Wellness Travel Coach and the founder of The Travel Coach Network. She spent a decade traveling the globe to over 84 countries by the age of 31. After believing that there was more to a travel career than blogging and bookings, Sahara became a pioneer in the travel coaching industry. She educates and empowers ambitious travel professionals to think outside of the industry's box and build a travel business that aligns with their passion and expertise in travel.Sahara is the creator and owner of the world's first and only ICF accredited certification program for travel coaches. Realizing the scaling burnout epidemic in business travel and the workplace, she now empowers and educates companies on the wellness and work performance benefits of travel. Her mission is to reshape the wellness tourism industry and incorporate travel into every company's wellness initiative.She is a member of the Global Business Travel Association's Risk Committee, a published author, and a global speaker. Sahara Rose has been seen in various media outlets including Thrive Global, Forbes, Skift, Yahoo! Finance, USA Today, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Business Insider, Ticker News, and U.S News & World Report for her expertise.Highlights:‌00:44 Here's Sahara01:15 What is Travel Coaching03:21 Travel Career06:54 The Creative Way of Travel Coaching11:44 The Travel Coach Network19:48 What to Expect in Joining the Travel Network22:41 Exchange of Ideas and Experiences28:00 Applications of Travel Coaching29:24 Start your Idea34:14 Get more of Sahara Rose

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Sahara and I talk about her Travel Coach Network and journey to becoming the only Travel Coach Certification Program to date. She has so much experience that she is sharing with travel enthusiasts and travel professionals alike. Check out the Travel Coach Network HERE. For more about Sahara Rose De Vore read her bio below.   As you know, FAMs are a vital component of any Travel Professionals business and it's important to ensure the FAMs you attend are tailored to your specific needs. With that in mind, we created a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, access to a content vault with personalized high-quality photos and videos, and a solid strategy to increase sales.  We only have 2 openings left for a Travel Boss like yourself, who is passionate about curating epic experiences for your clients in South Africa. If you are a Travel Business owner who is looking to grow their business, while leveling up personally and professionally Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa 2022 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips    If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/       BIO: Hi I'm Sahara Rose! Yes, Sahara Rose is my real name.  I guess you can say that I was destined to be a world-traveler. (Actually, I've heard that from so many people since I became a traveler) I empower, inspire, and help ambitious women put purpose to their wanderlust and create the travel-focused business that they envision. I'm just a girl with a mermaid soul, a sense of wanderlust, and a dream of living a life of financial and spiritual freedom. I travel. I love talking about travel. I love helping people travel. I love sharing my knowledge of travel. I love inspiring people to travel. I love telling my travel stories. You too?  I knew that is why you were here! I've trekked from Cusco to the top of Macchu Picchu. I've gone scuba diving in the seas of the Philippines.  I've had a henna tattoo from a man on the streets of Mumbai, India.  I've woken up at 5am to watch the rising hot air balloons of Bagan, Myanmar.  I've sat in a circle and drank handmade kava with the locals in Fiji.  I've seen whales while sailing on a catamaran in South Africa.  I've soaked my feet in the salt flat pools of Las Salinas in Argentina. I've actually rode a camel and slept in the middle of the Sahara Desert in Morocco (yes, people always ask me if I've been there since my name is Sahara)  I have more travel photos that I'll ever know what to do with but so many new friends that I'll keep for a lifetime. Does this ignite all of your worldly adventures and memories too? But my life didn't begin as one filled with tropical vacations and global getaways. I grew up as an only child to a single mom in a middle class household where we could barely afford that fancy peanut butter and jelly mix in a jar (you know what I'm talking about, right?)  My vacations consisted of our entire family packed in my grandpa's old van and driving from northern US to the border of Mexico to visit my grandma's family every summer until I was about ten.  All of those fancy trips that I saw in movies and in magazines seemed so far out of reach for someone like myself. I loved the idea of travel so much that I studied it in university. In my college years, I was your typical broke student working five jobs at once to pay for my $1000 a month rent for a single room in Chicago. But I had a vision for my life and an Aquarius vibe. After making money and mental shifts, I took action and my life changed ever since. I've traveled solo to 84+ countries. I turned my most popular blog post into a published travel and mindset book. I started my dream travel business as a Travel Coach and became a pioneer in this remarkably interesting and exciting niche. I educate, empower, inspire, and help ambitious women travelers from all around the world bring to life their own meaningful travel-focused businesses that align their travel expertise with the impact that they make on the lives of others.  I am the founder of The Travel Coach Network and creator of the ICF internationally recognized Travel Coach Certification Program™.  I am also a certified Transformational coach, a published author, a speaker, and have been seen in various media outlets including Thrive Global, Forbes, Skift, Yahoo! Finance, USA Today, Best Company, Travel to Wellness, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Business Insider, and U.S News & World Report for my expertise. I was a 2019 nominee by career-changing women in the travel industry for rising female leader, best female coach, and best innovative trailblazer. Are you interested in becoming a Travel Coach or grow a thriving travel business yourself? Excellent! I love working with people who also share a deep passion for experiences, adventures, and year-round tan lines! I founded The Travel Coach Network to bring together travel-loving women from all around the globe who are travel coaches or travel business owners to connect, engage, and be a part of the travel coaching movement. And luckily for you, I've made becoming a travel coach extremely easy.  I created and instructed The Travel Coach Program to help women just like you who relate to someone just like me. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/ website: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/ Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/  

Subscribe for more: www.nobu.ai/podcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobuappFollow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NMIEgjblqmhwT6Uy3l0NmSubscribe to Dear Mind You Matter Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-mind-you-matter/id1573642046Leave us a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-mind-you-matter/id1573642046Interested in attending our Educational Events? https://bit.ly/eventsandeducation____For the safety of our listeners, we want to note that the following episode may contain information that some may find triggering and/or may not be suitable for younger audiences. Listening discretion is advised.  In this episode, we talk to Mike Veny about meditation, corporate wellness, transforming shame through self-care and the difference between self-care and escape activities. Mike Veny was determined to overcome a lifetime of serious mental health challenges to become a professional drummer and a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist. He's the author of the best selling book, Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero. His expertise and life experience have been featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS news. As a 2017 PM360 ELITE Award Winner, our next guest was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry. In addition to the MikeVeny.com, his insightful writing is published in Corporate Wellness Magazine and on HealthCentral.com. His captivating presentations are popular with companies, including Microsoft, CVS Health, T-Mobile, Heineken, Salesforce and The Wounded Warrior Project. Between delivering a TEDx talk, maintaining a lively YouTube channel and teaching continuing education courses, you can feel confident knowing that you will have an enjoyable experience in this presentation.In his spare time, he enjoys weight training, meditating for 20 minutes twice a day, and eating a good bone-in ribeye steak cooked medium-rare. He lives in New York City and is ADDICTED to buying luggage, along with watching YouTube videos on how to pack a suitcase. His packing checklist for business trips is one of his most prized possessions. You can find Mike at @mikeveny on every channel. Interview With My Depression - Mike VenyMemorable Moments: 7:29: When we talk about the stigma, as we do with mental health, it's actually a three part process.You transform shame through self care. When you take care of yourself, for some oddball reason, you start to feel better about yourself. You transform silence through conversation. You transform the sabotage social injustice, self destructive behavior, and suicide through connecting with others at a deeper level, which is something we are so lacking in this world.14:20: When we think about our businesses, we think about being productive and profitable and there's so many studies that show in a mentally healthy work environment, the company is more productive and profitable. So addressing it is a win for everyone.15:43: And that's what I have been seeing when I've been speaking in workplaces, is that people are slowly starting to embrace that we can't put it [mental wellness] into a box. We can't just get some breathing exercises and you're going to be okay. It's dirty. It's messy, but it's also beautiful and there's gold on the other side.16:29: If you made that courageous step of getting help, first of all, it's important to realize that it's a process to find the right treatment for yourself.18:38: We confuse escape activities and self-care. There's nothing wrong with escape activities, but it's important to distinguish the two. And when you do, you start getting on the road to a mentally healthier life. 24:01: When you participate in art activity, whether it's drawing, painting or anything, you get to have a conversation with yourself. That's all art is, a conversation with yourself and it allows you to express things that maybe you can't express in words. Dear Mind, You Matter is brought to you by NOBU, a new mental health, and wellness app. To download NOBU, visit the app store or Google Play. This podcast is hosted by Allison Walsh  and Dr. Angela Phillips. It is produced by Allison Walsh, Ashley Tate, and Nicole LaNeve. For more information or if you're interested in being a guest on this podcast, please visit www.therecoveryvillage.com/dearmindyoumatter.

Christopher Babayode, Health Consultant & Author – The Thoughtful Leader with Mindy Gibbins-Klein Episode 020 Travel Well, Perform Well with Christopher Babayode, Health Consultant & Author Christopher Babayode is an advocate and thought leader in travel wellness and healthy jetlag solutions. After training as a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, Chris spent 20 years as a flight attendant, flying over 100,000 miles per annum for British Airways PLC. He took on the role of Wellbeing and Inclusions Advisor for the Inflight Customer Experience Department while running his own travel wellness clinic for airline crew. In his book, Farewell Jetlag-Cures from a Flight Attendant, Chris describes his six-step system to help people overcome jet lag, so they stay healthy and productive. Chris is a Healthcare consultant and Life Coach who contributes to Corporate Wellness Magazine, the UK Sunday Telegraph and has partnered with Maiden Voyage and EasyJet. In our conversation, we spoke about travel, jet lag and health, including: The performance athlete traveler mindset. Post pandemic travel. Heart rate variability tools. The need to live in the parasympathetic state. In order to do more, you have to do less. Circadian rhythms, linear and body time. Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey! Connect with Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbabayode/?originalSubdomain=uk Book: Farewell Jetlag-Cures from a Flight Attendant Connect with Mindy: URL: https://www.mindygk.com/ Twitter: @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk Facebook: @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re speaking with Ed Harrold, an author, breath educator, and health, performance and leadership coach. Breathing is the first and last things we do as humans. Did you know you breathe in and out around 25,000 times a day? But you might be breathing wrong and not even know it. At a cellular level, oxygen is body fuel. It’s how you nourish your muscles and brain. So, what exactly happens if you’re breathing incorrectly? The bottom line is that it can seriously affect your health. For the past 25 years, Ed Harrold, a master in the science of mindful breathing, has been committed to helping people understand the importance of transforming the automatic and unconscious process of breathing to a deliberate conscious series of choices. He invites you to consider the various dimensions of breath: length, depth, rate, and rhythm. Are you ready to learn how to breathe for health and longevity, and not just survival? Please welcome Ed Harrold to the Escape Your Limits podcast. For more information visit https://escapefitness.com/podcast Video version – https://youtu.be/9CQjWI40Vds     Ed Harrold is an author, breath educator, and health, performance, and leadership coach. He is a master in the science of mindful breathing to improve overall health, well-being, and performance. Ed’s breathing practices are used in fitness & athletic training, stress reduction, performance coaching, and corporate settings. A contributing wellness expert for: Huffington Post, HuffingtonPostLIVE, Thrive Global, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Mind Body Green, TRX Training, The Daily Love, and Wanderlust Journal. Ed’s mastery in the science of breath has guided him to apply mindful, conscious breathing practices in the fitness & athletic industry, corporate wellness and organizational performance programs as well as lifestyle coaching for individuals.  Ed's Breath AS Medicine continuing education trainings support the healthcare, health and wellness coaching, fitness, psychotherapy and medical fitness industries. Ed blends the fields of neuroscience and the wisdom of contemplative traditions into effective strategies to improve health, performance and overall well-being.  Ed’s fluency in mindfulness-based strategies combined with the belief in the human potential gives him the depth and understanding to meet individuals and group needs across industries and platforms. Visit https://www.edharrold.com/ to learn more about Ed Harrold’s methods for rediscovering your breath.   Episode highlights - Breath control is the first step to controlling your thoughts. When we feel good, we think good. As you get control of your breath, you gain access to your health. Being in a flow state is one of the most optimal feelings of being in a human body. Breathing for health and longevity, not just for survival. The relationship between heart rate and breathing. Bringing mindfulness and control to the activity of breathing. Stress reduction and the pandemic. The proper way to breathe during exercise.   Join Matthew Januszek in conversation with master breathwork coach Ed Harrold.

Get ready for this gem-packed BONUS FEBRUARY episode with Ted Talk Alum, Mike Veny. Our next guest managed to overcome a lifetime of mental health challenges to become a professional drummer and a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist. He’s the author of the best selling book, Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero. His advocacy work has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS news. As a 2017 PM360 ELITE Award Winner, our next guest was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry. He is also a writer for Corporate Wellness Magazine, Health Central, and delivered a TED-X Talk, titled Mental Illness is an Asset. He’s worked with a variety of companies including Microsoft, CVS Health, T-Mobile, Heineken, Salesforce, United Auto Workers - General Motors, and The Wounded Warrior Project. In his spare time, he enjoys weight training, meditating for 20 minutes, twice a day, and eating a good bone-in ribeye steak cooked medium rare. He lives in New York City and is ADDICTED to buying luggage, along while watching YouTube videos on how to pack a suitcase. His packing checklist for business trips is one of his most prized possessions. Helping us with chatting all things self care and self love today is Mike Veny. Show Notes: Escape activities vs self care Self care Structured achieves to grow and love yourself Love is a verb If you’re not doing self care you’re selfish. Dr Stephen Covey - make a keep a promise to yourself Therapy is an opportunity for growth. Good therapy - directory of therapists Therapyincolor.org / the safe space/place app Monica Lewinsky - shame held her hostage, she began to talk about it and got to take her power back Habits are difficult to do and undo Self care/self love practice: start small, prioritize. FORCE it into your calendar! metal/phys/spiritual/social-emotional The miracle morning life SAVERS - done in the morning What am I feeling? Where is it located? And what do i need right now? All emotions are good emotions. It’s important to sit with your emotions. Anger, grief and fear = best emotions, needed for success Fear when dealt with becomes vision/courage Grief when dealt with becomes joy Anger when dealt with becomes passion/leadership/decisiveness Danielle - how can I make this better for the next person? Book: The Power of the Positive No --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mtg-more-than-graphics/support

Welcome to Episode 246 of the Yeukai Business Show. In this episode, Kerry Wekelo and I discuss how to be successful in creating a thriving organizational culture. So if you want to re-establish your organization's culture, learn how to handle challenges as a team, and train your people to succeed so you can grow your business in the process, tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: Proven principles in keeping a thriving culture in an organization;Effective communication techniques most organizations overlook today;How to start implementing these key practices in any organization;The most common mistake organizations make when attempting to create a thriving culture;And more! About Kerry Kerry Wekelo, MBA, is an expert in organizational culture whose accomplishments include: Chief Operating Officer at Actualize Consulting, a financial services consulting firmFounder of Zendoway, a company that encourages holistic wellness.An in demand executive coach, consultant, award-winning author, mindfulness expert, and entrepreneur.Her books and programs are the impetus behind Actualize Consulting being named Top Company Culture by Entrepreneur Magazine,Kerry has been featured on ABC, NBC, NPR, The New York Times, SHRM, Thrive Global, Corporate Wellness Magazine, and Forbes. More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with organizational culture: Website -https://www.actualizeconsulting.com/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/kerrywekelo  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryelam/ Links & Mentions From This Episode: Gratitude Infusion: Workplace Strategies for a Thriving Organizational Culture Culture Infusion: 9 Principles for Creating and Maintaining a Thriving Organizational Culture  Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on creating a thriving organizational culture, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "Yeukai Business Show!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/yeukai-business-show/id1231475990 Thanks for listening!

Ed Harrold is an author, inspirational leader, public speaker, coach and educator. Ed's mastery in the art, science and application of mindful breathing has guided him to apply conscious breathing practices in corporate performance coaching, fitness and athletic training, healthcare training, stress reduction and overall health and well-being. Today, Ed blends the fields of neuroscience and the wisdom of contemplative traditions into effective strategies to improve health and well-being. Ed's fluency in mindfulness-based strategies combined with the belief in the human potential gives him the depth and understanding to meet individual and group needs across industries and platforms. Ed is the Author of “Life With Breath IQ + EQ = NEW YOU”. He is a contributing health and wellness editor for Huffington post, Thrive Global, MindBodyGreen, PTOnTheNet, & Corporate Wellness Magazine. Ed is a provider of continuing education training in both the healthcare and fitness industries. Learn more about Ed at www.edharrold.com --Topics listed below. The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-31 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at elitehrv.com/academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-31 TOPICS: 1:27 Welcome and intro to Ed 3:35 What got Ed so interested in breath as a powerful tool 7:46 What was it about breath that really changed things for you? 12:08 How do you work towards using breath in this way? 14:27 How being aware/present can change how you perceive stress 17:20 Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia 19:30 Life is an awareness-based model; you're either aware of it or not 20:55 Is there a point in which some of these techniques become more automatic? Can we reap these benefits unconsciously? 24:30 How does this practice integrate with sleep? 30:45 Any recommended breathing patterns for performing different tasks? 37:15 Reverse engineering exercise 40:15 Is this a similar process in regards to mental exertion? 44:35 Correlation between cardiovascular strength and psychological resiliency 47:54 Turn stress upside down - embrace it! 50:48 Learn from your stress 54:15 It's hard to stay positive when you're exhausted - learn what we need to hang onto and what to let go of 1:02:39 Closing thoughts 1:03:57 Where to find Ed Guest: Ed Harrold https://www.edharrold.com/lifewithbreathforum Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-31 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at elitehrv.com/academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-31 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

About our Guest: Mike Veny is America’s leading mental health speaker and a high-energy drum circle facilitator. He delivers educational, engaging, and entertaining presentations to meetings and conferences throughout the world. Mike is recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry. He starred in several OC87 Recovery Diaries documentary films, two of which were featured at the 2017 Reel Minds Film series. Mike’s perspectives have been featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS news. He’s a regular guest on The Fresh Outlook TV news show, a writer for Corporate Wellness Magazine and HealthCentral.com. Mental Illness is An Asset, his compelling TEDx talk has been used in college classrooms and gotten sensational reviews. Connect with Mike: website: https://www.transformingstigma.com/ Instagram: @Mike Veny Connect with us: website: http://battlescarsofthemind.wixsite.com/kendrabell Instagram: @thekendrabell

In this episode of Waking Up Bipolar, Chris Cole speaks with Mike Veny—America’s leading mental health speaker and a high-energy drum circle facilitator. Hear Mike talk about how he fights stigma in himself and throughout the country.Mike delivers educational, engaging, and entertaining presentations to meetings and conferences throughout the world. As a 2017 PM360 ELITE Award Winner, he is recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry. Mike has also starred in several OC87 Recovery Diaries documentary films, two of which were featured at the 2017 Reel Minds Film series.Mike’s perspectives have been featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS news. He’s a regular guest on The Fresh Outlook TV news show, a writer for Corporate Wellness Magazine and HealthCentral.com. Mike’s compelling TEDx talk, Mental Illness is An Asset, has been used in college classrooms and continues to receive sensational reviews.As you’ll hear in our conversation, Mike Veny has been challenged with mental illness for much of his life. By speaking about his childhood suicide attempt, the benefits of therapy, meditation, and creative outlets for his mental health, and a willingness to engage the difficult conversations, Mike shines as beacon of hope for others, reminding us all to keep up the good fight.Connect with Mike Veny at transformingstigma.com.JOIN THE DISCUSSION at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupbipolarChris Cole hosts the Waking Up Bipolar podcast, focused on the intersection of bipolar disorder and spiritual awakening. He is the author of The Body of Chris: A Memoir of Obsession, Addiction, and Madness, inspired by his own journey of spiritual unfolding and mental health challenges. Chris Cole offers life coaching for any number of mental health conditions, specializing in bipolar disorder and spiritual emergence. Chris’s experience with addiction, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, psychosis, and spiritual emergency allows him to relate to a wide range of clients. He utilizes a holistic approach to mental health which views wellness in physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual domains. Learn more about Chris and his work at colecoaching.com.The Waking Up Bipolar podcast in now available on the following platforms:Apple Podcasts | apple.wakingupbipolar.comGoogle Play | google.wakingupbipolar.comStitcher | stitcher.wakingupbipolar.comTuneIn | tunein.wakingupbipolar.comwakingupbipolar.com

To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel at amanda@bridgingbionics.org. John L is a sponsor and check him at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009152577407&fref=ts.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Mike Veny. Mike is America’s leading mental health speaker and a high energy drum circle facilitator. He delivers educational, engaging, and entertaining presentations to meetings and conferences throughout the world. Mike is fiercely committed to wellness, suicide prevention, and helping people work together more smoothly. If you are looking for a proven speaker who can address the stigma surrounding mental health and deliver a corporate drumming event, then you have come to the right place. With 15 years of experience electrifying audiences and making meeting planners look good, his mission is to empower people to connect authentically. Mike’s path to becoming a public speaker became evident at an early age. He convinced the staff at psychiatric hospitals to discharge him three times during his childhood. In addition to being hospitalized as a child, he was expelled from 3 schools, attempted suicide, and was medicated in efforts to reduce his emotional instability and behavioral outbursts. By the fifth grade, Mike was put in a special education class. Aside from getting more individualized attention from the teacher, he learned that pencil erasers make a great sound when tapped on a desk. He had no idea that drumming would become his career or his path to recovery. Event planners say remarkable things about the impact his work has their events. “MikeVeny has an innate ability to connect with people, draw them out, and get them to participate. This is not an easy task when you are responsible for closing a two and a half-day conference on a Friday.” MaryBeth Schneider – Assistant Executive Director for Training and Self-Advocacy, NYSARC “Mike’s ability to connect with students is a talent that very few adults have. His ability to address a group of 200 students and have them engaged for well over an hour shows just how deep his talent runs.” Jesicah Rolapp – Principal, Los Angeles Leadership Academy “MikeVeny participated in our 2013 community mental health awareness conference and was nothing short of outstanding. I believe his candor, humor, and transparency are applicable in a variety of corporate and community settings.” Sophie Clark – Executive Director, NAMI Washington, DC Similar benefits await when you hire Mike to take your event to the next level. What sets Mike apart from other speakers is his authenticity and his straightforward, easy-to-understand tools that audience members can apply immediately. It’s that simple! You can feel confident having Mike as your keynote speaker or workshop facilitator. Mike’s perspectives have been featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS news. He’s a regular guest on The Fresh Outlook TV news show, a writer for Corporate Wellness Magazine and HealthCentral.com. Mental Illness is An Asset, his compelling TEDx talk, has been used in college classrooms and gotten sensational reviews. Five things about him and his experience that might surprise and delight you – while serving your work together: He does not use Powerpoint or speak with notes in his presentations. He’s a member of Meeting Professionals International. He writes for his chapters magazine and is a supporter of Meetings Mean Business. He’s a member of the Rotary Club of Wall Street. Being a Rotarian has contributed to his happiness.He loves to travel and is obsessed with luggage, packing techniques, and travel checklists. He takes his morning routine very seriously. Connect with Mike today and explore how he can add value to your upcoming and give your audience the memory of a lifetime. To learn more about Mike visit http://transformingstigma.com/. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/bowintake. Butterflies of Wisdom sponsored by The Muscle Memory Group powered by Professor John. John L is a sponsor and check him at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009152577407&fref=ts. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation to aspenwin@gmail.com. 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(http://www.advanceyourart.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_3556-1.jpg) My guest this week is mental health speaker and high-energy drum circle facilitator Mike Veny ( @MikeVeny (https://twitter.com/MikeVeny) ). Mike and I spend a lot of time speaking on this episode about how he runs his business, (hint: he thinks like McDonald’s) as well as the importance of good mental health, and how he overcame his own challenges and turned them into a business. Even if you are struggling with depression or anxiety, there are many takeaways and recommendations in this episode that can benefit your life. BIO: Mike Veny is America’s leading mental health speaker and a high-energy drum circle facilitator. He delivers educational, engaging, and entertaining presentations to meetings and conferences throughout the world. He is fiercely committed to wellness, suicide prevention, and helping people work together more smoothly. If you are looking for a proven speaker who can address the stigma surrounding mental health and deliver a corporate drumming event, then you have come to the right place. His perspectives have been featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS news. He’s a regular guest on The Fresh Outlook TV news show, a writer for Corporate Wellness Magazine and HealthCentral.com. Mental Illness is An Asset (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nma0Gey-KEU) , his compelling TEDx talk, has been used in college classrooms and gotten sensational reviews. BOOKS: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (http://amzn.to/2bGI3FY) -Stephen R. Covey Seth Godin (http://amzn.to/2bWv2UC) The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It (http://amzn.to/2bTOoKx) -Michael E. Gerber PEOPLE: Seth Godin – Blog (http://www.sethgodin.com/sg/) CONTACT: http://www.transformingstigma.com (http://www.transformingstigma.com/contact) This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. Click on the link to get a 30-day free trial, complete with a credit for a free audiobook download. Audible.com (http://www.audibletrial.com/Yuri) QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

Interview with Greg Justice, Fitness Entrepreneur, Personal Trainer, Author, and Speaker. Greg Justice is an international best-selling author, speaker, and fitness entrepreneur. He opened AYC Health & Fitness, Kansas City’s original personal training center, in May 1986, and has personally trained more than 50,000 one-on-one sessions. Today, AYC specializes in corporate wellness and personal training.   He has been actively involved in the fitness industry for more than three decades as a club manager, owner, personal fitness trainer, and corporate wellness supervisor. Greg currently serves on the advisory board of two personal training schools and most recently became CEO of the National Corporate Fitness Institue. He mentors and instructs trainers worldwide through his coaching programs.   Greg writes articles for many publications and websites, is a featured columnist for Corporate Wellness Magazine, and his monthly column, “Treadmill Talk,” is published in Personal Fitness Professional magazine. He is the author of 7 books including  Mind Over Fatter: The Psychology of Weight Loss, Mind Your Own Fitness: A Mindful Approach To Exercise, Lies & Myths  About Corporate Wellness, and Treadside Manner: Confessions Of A Serial Personal Trainer. His newest book, Where Fit Happens, was co-authored with Helgi Gudfinnsson.   For more info about everything Greg is up to, go to www.GregJustice.com. For more details from this podcast, go to www.FitnessProFreedom.com.

Greg Justice is an international best-selling author, speaker, and fitness entrepreneur. He opened AYC Health & Fitness, Kansas City’s original personal training center, in May 1986, and has personally trained more than 48,000 one-on-one sessions.   He has been actively involved in the fitness industry for more than three decades as a club manager, owner, personal fitness trainer, and sports conditioning specialist at the collegiate and professional level.  Greg currently serves on the advisory board of two personal training schools. He mentors and instructs trainers worldwide through his business coaching programs. Greg writes articles for many publications and websites, is a featured columnist for Corporate Wellness Magazine, and his monthly column, “Treadmill Talk,” is published in Personal Fitness Professional magazine. He is the author of 7 books including  Mind Over Fatter: The Psychology of Weight Loss, Mind Your Own Fitness: A Mindful Approach To Exercise, Lies & Myths  About Corporate Wellness, and Treadside Manner: Confessions Of A Serial Personal Trainer. Greg holds a master’s degree in HPER (exercise science) and a bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education from Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.