Podcasts about health wellbeing

This week, Jo and Michelle are joined by Alistair Macfarlane - one of our senior Health & Wellbeing managers - who specialises in helping older adults stay active. During the episode, they'll discuss all the benefits of staying active as we get older, as well as how Everyone Active can help you do that, through the various programmes and sessions that we offer. Everyone Active - everyoneactive.com Join us over on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.  

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Corinna Kelley, MPH

In this episode, Dr. Haley reflects on her personal journey through dental school, focusing on the importance of mental health awareness. She shares her struggles with anxiety and physical health issues, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being. The conversation highlights the significance of community support, self-advocacy, and the need for self-care practices such as meditation and exercise. The host encourages listeners to seek solutions and maintain self-awareness in their mental health journeys, ultimately finding peace and balance in life.Keywords:mental health, dental school, physical health, anxiety, self-care, community support, meditation, personal growth, stress management, advocacy, self-advocacy, healthcare, dentists, dental community, dental podcast

In this episode of The Black Country Blokes, Lee and Kev talk to Matthew Potter, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, MANTRA Therapist, and founder of Reclaiming Wellbeing C.I.C.. Matthew shares his journey, insights into mental health care, and his mission to provide accessible wellbeing workshops, 1:1 counselling, and corporate mental health support.We explore topics such as: ✅ The importance of accessible mental health support ✅ The impact of stigma on mental health recoveryJoin us for an honest, eye-opening discussion on mental health, wellbeing, and making support accessible to all.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thewccs.substack.comEducation and mental health are deeply intertwined, shaping not only the development of young minds but also the well-being of educators who guide them. This week on The Writing Community Chat Show, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Poppy Gibson, a leading figure in the field of education and mental health.Dr. Gibson's journey through the world of education is both inspiring and deeply rooted in a passion for psychological development and student well-being. With over a decade of experience working in London primary schools, she transitioned into higher education in 2017, where she has since been instrumental in shaping future educators. Currently a Lecturer in Education with the WELS team, Dr. Gibson holds a Senior Fellowship with HEA and has an impressive body of research focusing on mental health and wellbeing in education for both learners and staff.A Trailblazer in Education and Mental HealthDr. Gibson's academic achievements are as extensive as they are impactful. She holds a Doctorate in Education from Oxford Brookes University, where her groundbreaking thesis on young girls' experiences with social media became the ‘Most Downloaded' thesis from the EThOS database in Autumn 2020. This work explored how online interactions in a ‘third space' influence identity formation, a topic that remains highly relevant in today's digital age.Beyond her doctorate, Dr. Gibson boasts a wealth of qualifications, including a Master of Education in Leadership and Management and a Master of Science in Mental Health Science, both from the Open University. Her expertise extends across child psychology, teacher wellbeing, interventions for anxiety and depression, and inclusion for neurodivergent learners and educators.An Accomplished AuthorIn addition to her work as an educator and researcher, Dr. Gibson is also an accomplished author. Her latest book, Who Am I Teaching?: How a Better Understanding of Children Improves Primary Teaching and Learning, takes a deep dive into the complexities children bring to the classroom. In the midst of the termly chaos, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of daily interactions between teachers and students. This essential book provides professional learning for educators, exploring topics such as child development, mental health, trauma, identity, and communication challenges. With practical advice on Quality First Teaching, Dr. Gibson offers insights that help teachers engage and support their students more effectively.You can pick up her latest book, WHO AM I TEACHING, here.Highlights from Our ConversationDuring our discussion, we explored some of the most pressing issues in education today, including:* Understanding Young People's Communication in the Digital Age – How social media and online spaces influence identity and mental health.* The Power of Reading: Unlocking Children's Potential – The crucial role that reading plays in a child's development and how educators can encourage a love for books.* How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Topics – Strategies for addressing sensitive subjects with young learners in a way that fosters trust and understanding.* Essential Self-Care Tips for Teachers to Avoid Burnout – Practical ways educators can protect their mental health and maintain a sustainable work-life balance.Dr. Gibson's insights were both enlightening and practical, offering valuable takeaways for educators, parents, and anyone interested in the future of education and mental health.Watch the Full InterviewFor our paid Substack members, the full interview is available at the bottom of this page. Non-paid members will gain access to the recording in two weeks. Don't miss this engaging conversation with a true expert in the field!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.

In this episode Will talks with Dr. Anita Tucker and Dr. Christine Norton about the transformation of the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Research Center into the newly established Outdoor Research Collaborative for Health, Wellbeing, and Experiential Engagement (ORC) at the University of New Hampshire. The ORC's mission is to expand research efforts beyond wilderness therapy to encompass a wider array of outdoor-based mental health interventions, including community-based programs, trauma-informed practices, and experiential engagement. Dr. Tucker and Dr. Norton explain how the ORC is creating a more inclusive research environment by incorporating diverse voices, including former clients, and prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) to better reflect the evolving field of outdoor therapy. The conversation delves into the ORC's collaborative research efforts with programs across the country, from wilderness therapy to outpatient adventure-based counseling, and highlights the growing interest in nature-based mental health interventions post-pandemic. The ORC's strategic planning process involved engaging various stakeholders to ensure the research center's direction aligns with the field's needs. The episode also explores how outdoor therapy can reduce practitioner burnout and discusses the importance of research accessibility for practitioners and clients alike. Listeners will gain insight into the field's future, the role of community-based programming, and how the ORC continues to build trust and foster innovation through research and collaboration. Stories from the Field is sponsored by White Mountain Adventure Institute. Helpful links to learn more about information shared in this episode: Outdoor Research Collaborative Website  Dr. Tucker talks about her background and the OBH Center in 2018 on Stories from the Field. Dr. Norton talks about her background and her work at the OBH Center in 2019 on Stories from the Field. Dr. Noton talks about research at the OBH Center about transporting young people to wilderness therapy programs in 2021. Dr. Mike Gass talks about the OBH Center and its research and focus in 2021. Dr. Tucker and Dr. Norton talk on the podcast Therapy +  

Art of Life and Curiosity invites you to open any page of the book to discover new perspectives and provide space to break free from old patterns of thought and behaviour. This interactive mental health wellbeing book can enable opportunities to explore universal life topics to improve holistic wellness in unique ways. By combining theoretical modalities and ancient teachings […] The post Art of Life & Curiosity: Creative Mental Health, Wellbeing & Life Exploration by Mairead Ashcroft appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dr Tommy Wood is a renowned professor of neuroscience and athletic performance consultant invited on the podcast to shares his insights on health, well-being, and longevity. Join Emma and Tommy as they explore: - The difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. - The alarming rise of dementia in aging populations and what can be done to prevent it. - The role of exercise, particularly resistance training, in maintaining brain health. - The importance of mindset and cognitive stimulation in aging. - Nutritional strategies for optimal brain function, including the significance of protein intake and gut health. Dr. Wood emphasizes that age-related cognitive decline and dementia are largely preventable, with up to 45% of dementia cases potentially avoidable through lifestyle changes. He also discusses the impact of mindset on physical health and how learning new skills can benefit brain function at any age. Whether you're looking to enhance your own health or simply curious about the science behind aging, this episode is packed with valuable information and practical tips. Don't forget to follow the podcast to stay updated on future episodes. Follow us on Instagram:@lifelemonspodcast

We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal and Cammeraygal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging and extend that respect to all First Nations listeners. We recognize the enduring connection of the Gadigal people to this land, its waters, and skies, and honor their ongoing contributions to culture, knowledge, and community. Nat Heath, a proud Noongar and Martujarra man and founder of TriMob, is on a mission to empower First Nations people through triathlon. After overcoming Guillain-Barré Syndrome in 2010, which left him temporarily paralyzed, Nat defied the odds by completing his first triathlon just eight months later. Since then, he's completed seven IRONMAN races, including the World Championships in Kona, and run 100km in a single day for NAIDOC Week, raising over $26K for charity. With over 20 years of experience working with First Nations communities in education, health, and social policy, Nat combines his passion for sport with his commitment to improving health and well-being. Join us as we explore his incredible journey and mission to inspire others. We are so grateful for Nat's generosity in sharing his story and allowing us to better understand First Nations culture and the role that sport plays in empowering individuals. How can you support? Celebrate the strengths of First Nations peoples Learn more about the country and land you are living on or travelling through Buy TriMob merch - https://www.trimob.org/shop https://wynrepublic.com.au/collections/wyn-republic-x-tri-mob Join TriMob triathlon club - https://www.trimob.org/join-the-mob (add it as a secondary club if you already have a club) Follow Nat: @nativenatsdeadlypics Follow TriMob: @tri_mob You can find us here: @strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/gYjrfVTHfyA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discount Codes: TAILWINDSTRONG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tailwindnutrition.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Tailwind's premium Hydration and Rebuild products! STRONGERSTRIDE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.solemechanics.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes ⁠⁠ STRONGER15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skorcha.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% of Skorcha Sunscreen Thank you so much for all the love and support! TSSP x

A concerning trend has emerged in Irish workplaces: one in five workers are struggling with illegal substance use, according to the latest laya healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index. Launched today at Croke Park, Dublin, this comprehensive annual report, now in its fifth year, provides crucial insights into the evolving landscape of employee wellbeing in Ireland. Business leaders are invited to attend a free virtual summit on November 12th, featuring expert speakers Dr. Sumi Dunne, Brian Pennie, and Brendan Courtney, to delve deeper into these critical issues. The 2024 Index reveals that 16% of employees are addicted to or have an unhealthy relationship with Class A or illicit drugs. Overall, two in five Irish workers report addiction to or an unhealthy relationship with at least one substance, with nicotine (29%) and alcohol (21%) being the most prevalent. The data shows that men, those aged 24 and under, and those with a disability or health condition are more likely to struggle with addiction. Concerningly, senior managers are also more likely to report unhealthy relationships with substances compared to those in more junior roles. Beyond substance use, the Index highlights the growing prevalence of other addictions impacting the workplace. Almost a third of workers (33%) admit to an unhealthy relationship with social media, while 30% report the same about work itself. One in five respondents identify similar struggles with pornography or sex, mirroring the figure (19%) for gambling addiction. Sinéad Proos, Head of Health & Wellbeing at Laya Healthcare, commented on the findings: "Employers should recognise addiction as a serious issue impacting Irish workplaces, encompassing substance use, gambling, and social media. While these results are concerning, they also present a valuable opportunity for employers to prioritise employee wellbeing. By fostering a supportive culture and providing access to resources like counselling and employee assistance programs, we can support and empower employees to make the first steps towards improving their health and wellbeing." Health Conditions, Disabilities, and Disclosure in the Workplace The Index also sheds light on the prevalence of health conditions and disabilities among Irish workers. A significant one in two employees report living with an underlying health condition or mental wellbeing issue. Anxiety and depression are the most commonly cited conditions, with one in ten Irish employees having a diagnosis of depression. Concerningly, the data reveals a disconnect between employees and their organizations regarding these issues. 54% of those with a health condition or disability admit they would be embarrassed to speak to their employer about it, while one in two with a mental health condition fear being treated differently if they disclose it to their employer. Furthermore, nearly half of all employees (48%) are unaware of the support resources available to them. The Index highlights the disparity in diagnosis rates between physical and mental health conditions. People with physical conditions are more likely to have a formal diagnosis than those with mental health or communication difficulties. For example, while most people with a visual or hearing impairment have been diagnosed, the rates are significantly lower for anxiety and speech and language problems. Sinéad Proos emphasized the need for improved communication: "Employers and employees need to communicate more openly about health conditions and disabilities. Not having a diagnosis or feeling unable to discuss needed support can cause unnecessary stress and hardship for team members. It's crucial that organisations prioritise clear communication about health and wellbeing resources, making them easily accessible so employees can get the support they deserve." Neurodiversity in the Workplace The Index also explored the topic of neurodiversity, with 15% of employees reporting that they live with a neurodiverse condition....

In this episode of Weight Loss and Wellness for Real, we're diving deep into a topic that goes beyond meal plans and workout schedules—we're talking about the core of lasting behavior change: your values. Values are the survival system of the soul, guiding your intuition, protecting your integrity, and fueling your inspiration. Join me as we explore how clarifying and living in alignment with your values can make it easier to live the life you truly want. We'll talk about how understanding your values can help you stick to goals like eating healthier or making movement part of your daily routine—not through sheer willpower, but by naturally aligning your actions with what truly matters to you. You'll hear practical tips on how to discover your values and how to use them to guide everyday decisions. If you've ever struggled with sticking to new habits or felt out of alignment with your true self, this episode will give you deeper insights and actionable strategies to create meaningful, lasting change from the inside out. My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com Follow me: IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching FB: Heather Heynen YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good mindful-eating-mastery-overcome-binge-eating-over-eating-emotional-eating Link to my Online Course: Natural Appetite Regulation: Actionable & Simple Strategies for Weight Loss And Normalizing the Appetite https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/natural-appetite-regulation-strategies-and-skills-for-weight-loss-weight-maintenance Link to my Online Course: When You're Ready To Stop The Weight Loss Medication: A Comprehensive Guide To Natural Weight Maintenance & Mastery weight-maintenance-mastery-exactly-how-to-keep-the-weight-off-after-drug-based-weight-loss Link to my ebook High Protein, Easy Recipes: my-downloadable-530035 Please support this show's affiliates: Kion Aminos: Highest quality essential amino acids for appetite control & muscle maintenance Use my link to save 20% at Kion Aminos | Weight Loss & Wellness For Real PhysiVantage: The Best Whey Protein, Collagen & More https://physivantage.com/?ref=HEATHERHEYNEN Enter Discount Code HEATHERHEYNEN at checkout Thorne Supplements (High Quality Supps) Get 10% off with this link: https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1256243 5Strands: Affordable, easy food intolerance testing for humans and pets!  https://www.5strands.com/#HeatherHeynen. Enter Discount Code HeatherHeynen at checkout The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather1422/support

Dr Kurt Dougher, Associate Vice-Chancellor for Health & Well-Being at Wash U, joins Debbie Monterrey with a discussion over the stresses of the election cycle. Credit: © Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK

This week Amanda is joined by Holistic Lifestyle & Nutrition Coach Lorna Hayes of Livin Lifestyle Coaching.Lorna coaches other women to meet their health goals and in her own words "I've spent the last 20 years transforming my life after struggling with poor physical and mental health. Through consistent lifestyle changes, I went from being tired, overweight, and unfulfilled to thriving. Now, I'm passionate about helping others find their own path to a better life."This is such an inspiring episode where Lorna shares her own transformation story and shares so much wisdom and insights in how you can commit to your own optimum health, weight and wellbeing goals.CONTACT LORNA:https://www.livinlifestylecoaching.com/WORK WITH AMANDA:WEEKEND RETREAT - Glenariffe, Co.Antrim in September (2 spaces) see the link below:https://amandastjohn.lpages.co/reset-reconnect-revive-3-day-womens-wellness-empowerment-retreat-copy/VIP BUSINESS DAY - Belfast, Sunday 6th October 2-8pmDay or overnight options available. Email to book - acreatedlifecoach@gmail.com**1:1 COACHING - Transformational support to achieve a business or personal goalBook in for 1:1 Coaching - https://amandastjohn.lpages.co/transformational-11-coaching/Amanda St John/A Created Life is a professional Singer-Songwriter, Music Mentor, Motivational Coach & TEDx Speaker from Ireland. She has coached/mentored for over 15 years as well as having a successful music career with 2 albums, UK/Irish & USA tours, worldwide airplay (including BBC Radio 6 and RTE Radio 1) and she even sang for the US President in Washington DC. But she only committed to her music career in her mid 30's after a near death experience in a car accident inspired her to reassess her life and finally follow her dreams.Connect with Amanda:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acreatedlife_coachFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076151084578Email: acreatedlifecoach@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the strategies that every academic researcher needs to balance life and maintain joy, even amid the uncertainties of research. This pod offers practical tips for managing anxiety, detaching from work pressures, and focusing on what truly matters. Learn how to minimize stress, ignore the ambiguity, and prioritize your well-being while still achieving academic success. These insights will help you lead a more fulfilling and balanced life, allowing you to thrive in both your personal and professional endeavors.

In today's episode we're talking about what complaining does to you mentally & physically & ways in which we can all try to complain less Do you know complaining constantly is bad for your health? Complaining triggers your body to release cortisol, the stress hormone shifting you into fight-or-flight mode. So, when you're complaining - whether it be an internal dialogue, to another person, or social media & such, you're in a constant state of stress. And stress is not good for your mental & physical wellbeing. Have you ever tried going 24 hours without complaining? That takes mindfulness. Could you do it?LINKSJoin us on YouTubeConnect with us on InstagramCheck out our websiteLovoni's websiteSarah's websiteListen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyLinks for every other podcast platform you can find here on our RSS website DISCLAIMER: The content on this podcast and on our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn't. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

Over recent years, fads about taking care of your health and wellbeing through wellness products have included ingredients like seaweed, olive leaf, grass-fed greens, and the latest one, mushroom gummies infused with hemp.

So, what exactly is integration? In the context of therapy, integration refers to the process of bringing together different aspects of oneself into a cohesive, harmonious whole. It's about uniting those fragmented parts of our identity, experiences, and emotions that might have been pushed aside or compartmentalized due to trauma, stress, or other life events. Integration is crucial because it promotes a sense of wholeness and self-acceptance. When we integrate, we enhance our emotional resilience and psychological well-being, enabling us to navigate life's challenges with greater stability and inner peace. This also means a greater ability to do the things we really want to be doing in life with ease (like nourishing our bodies, not emotionally eating and living in the healthy bodies we really want to be living in!) My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com Follow me: IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching FB: Heather Heynen YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good mindful-eating-mastery-overcome-binge-eating-over-eating-emotional-eating Link to my Online Course: Natural Appetite Regulation: Actionable & Simple Strategies for Weight Loss And Normalizing the Appetite https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/natural-appetite-regulation-strategies-and-skills-for-weight-loss-weight-maintenance Link to my Online Course: When You're Ready To Stop The Weight Loss Medication: A Comprehensive Guide To Natural Weight Maintenance & Mastery weight-maintenance-mastery-exactly-how-to-keep-the-weight-off-after-drug-based-weight-loss Link to my ebook High Protein, Easy Recipes: my-downloadable-530035 Please support this show's affiliates: Kion Aminos: Highest quality essential amino acids for appetite control & muscle maintenance Use my link to save 20% at Kion Aminos | Weight Loss & Wellness For Real Thorne Supplements (Highest Quality Supps Out There!) Get 10% off with this link: https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1256243 5Strands: Affordable, easy food intolerance testing for humans and pets!  https://www.5strands.com/#HeatherHeynen. Enter Discount Code HeatherHeynen at checkout PhysiVantage: The Best Whey Protein, Collagen & More https://physivantage.com/ Enter Discount Code FRIENDS15 at checkout The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather1422/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather1422/support

This is a topic that is taboo. Men don't talk about their feelings or worries- they suck it up and carry on! Till it becomes too much and they feel overwhelmed by it all sitting in the darkness all alone. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death predominantly in Men. Mental health, emotional stress and unprocessed trauma form the main path. Let's normalise men talking about their worries and feelings, Let's bring more awareness to what ‘pushing it down and carrying on' does, Let's start with this conversation … I invited my husband and Reiki Practitioner Ryan to give a men's perspective and share his observations. I love that men make up most of his clientele, that they feel safe with him to open up, that they seek him out. If you wish to connect with Ryan you can send him an email: ryanjbourke@gmail.com if you wish to book an in person session: https://bit.ly/ReikiWithRyan

Navigating this part of life myself, I know how important it is to be open and discuss the importance of movement through what can be a turbulent and confusing time.  I really enjoyed talking to Dr. Katie Hilton and Dr. Laura Clark who founded The Lifestyle Health Clinic to help midlife women with their health and well-being during perimenopause and menopause; giving women time to really understand what is happening by looking at their whole lifestyle to help unlock how wellbeing can look for them.  In this conversation, we discussed the multifaceted benefits of regular exercise, and focussed on empowering women to prioritise their own health and well-being, by recognising the importance of self-care, as well as always seeking support. We looked at practical strategies such as habit stacking and integrating movement into daily routines to help make sustainable lifestyle changes. We also covered the power of social connection in fostering overall health and the significance of building supportive networks. I know that without the support and openness of discussion with my friends through this time of life, it would have been a lot more difficult.   The message we convey is that feeling suboptimal is not acceptable, and women should strive for optimal health and well-being by embracing movement, seeking help, and prioritising self-care during the phases of perimenopause, menopause and beyond. If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show by pressing Follow & giving a Rating. To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes visit: ⁠The Make Movement Matter Podcast⁠ Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement on ⁠Instagram⁠ or find out more about more at  ⁠https://reclaimmovement.co.uk⁠  or on ⁠YouTube⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendy-welpton/message

This is a short talk by Craig Robertson to a group of attorneys and judges at the Mississippi Bar Center in Jackson, Mississippi on April 19, 2024 at the annual Hot Tips Seminar.  Craig spoke on Attorney Health, Wellbeing and Mindfulness

This week Natalie is joined by fitness instructor, author and founder of Owning Your Menopause, Kate Rowe-Ham to talk all about the importance of exercise, strength training and the work life balance in mid life. From her entry into personal training to releasing her first hugely successful book ‘Owning Your Menopause: Fitter, Calmer, Stronger in 30 days', Kate discusses her journey from mum life to becoming one of the most sought after experts in the health and wellness space. She highlights her own personal experience of going from post natal to perimenopause and how it was during this transition that she found exercise to be her anchor for protecting her mental health as her hormones fluctuated. During the conversation, Kate notes how like many women she's had to learn to accept her changing shape during perimenopause and that by shifting her focus from weight to strength she has built a stronger, fitter and healthier mind and body that allows her function at her best and that with her online platform Owning Your Menopause she hopes she can help other women do the same and change the narrative around mid life. Listen in for an empowering, educational chat that will help you take control of your mind, body and overall wellbeing. For more from Kate you can follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/katerh_fitness or visit the website www.owningyourmenopause.com

Well hello, everyone! Welcome to this tingly ASMR Sleep Hypnosis Session in the 'Your Hypnotist" Series! I will guide you into deep hypnosis and deep sleep in this powerful trance designed to serve your mind, body & spirit. My name is Kimberly Ann O'Connor, a professional hypnotist living in Toronto and working with clients globally since 2012. During this ASMR sleep hypnosis experience, you will be guided deeper and deeper into hypnosis and sleep as I whisper softly and you will be guided into your deepest sleep and expansive health & well-being. Session Start: 3:00 ish ___________________________________________ Thank YOU for ❤️ LIKING, ❤️ COMMENTING, ❤️ SHARING and ❤️ SUBSCRIBING! It means the world to me. ___________________________________________ #hypnosis #roleplay #sleephypnosis #deepsleephypnosis #asmrhypnosis #health ___________________________________________ ✨ CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE! www.consultinghypnosis.ca ✨ Is it time to journey into hypnosis together? Book your complimentary consultation at www.calendly.com/consultinghypnosis ✨ Please leave your GOOGLE REVIEW here: https://g.page/r/CbzG8obmL1UmEBM/review ✨ Check out the tiny Trance Time Sleep Hypnosis Podcast HERE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consultinghypnosis ✨ Full-length sessions each month on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/consultinghypnosis ___________________________________________ DISCLAIMER! Please pause and read! All media content provided by Kimberly Ann O'Connor (consultinghypnosis.ca) is intended for entertainment or educational purposes only. None of this content is intended to offer or replace qualified medical or health-related advice. All hypnosis or guided meditation is self-hypnosis and must be regarded as such. The author accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any injury, loss or damage in any shape or form incurred in part or in whole, as a direct or indirect use or reliance upon information and material presented here. DO NOT WATCH OR LISTEN TO THIS MATERIAL WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY, OR WHERE IT IS NOT SAFE FOR YOU TO RELAX. ___________________________________________ Enjoy and explore more of my hypnosis and ASMR experiences: ✨ QUICK ASMR Deepest Sleep HYPNOSIS (Sleep!) ✨1HR✨EMBRACE YOUR PROSPERITY ✨ (Professional Hypnotist) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv5VYvo9gc4

In the mid 70's there were four English language books on acupuncture. Which wasn't much to go on. But for the people that started learning acupuncture in those days. It was enough to get started.Suzuki Roshi is famous for saying “in the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts mind there are few.” Which is another way to say being young and foolish is not a bad way to get started with things, because you don't know what you can't not do. and exploring new territory brings its own satisfaction.In this conversation with Peter Deadman we revisit the early days of when acupuncture was emerging into the mainstream culture of Great Britain.Listen into this discussion of cultural change, personal exploration, the structure of TCM and how a copy of bootlegged clinical notes helped Peter to learn the medicine, and then in turn share it with the rest of us.

In today's episode, I am speaking with the awesome John Graham. John is the CEO of LumaFlex, Competitive Athlete, Certified Mater Trainer, Speaker & Fitness Professional with 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. John's personal journey through training & competitions exposed him to injuries, fueling his quest for optimized injury prevention & recovery methods. During his pursuit he discovered the remarkable benefits of red-light therapy which led to the creation of LumaFlex. LumaFlex is a game-changing device that is flexible, portable, waterproof providing convenient & efficient red light therapy treatment for individuals. John shares with us his own story and why pretty much everyone should own a red-light therapy device who is serious about taking their health & well-being to the next level. Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-graham-harper-168234163/Website:  https://www.lumaflex.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johngrahamfitness/If you are keen to explore with me how you can reset your body and mind and live your best life feeling and looking amazing then please don`t hesitate to contact me via any of my social media channels or my website or book your 45-minutes success call with me here: https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/resources/I am looking forward to empowering YOU!

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to wellbeing advocate Emilie Berge. After an 18 year career in-house in the Tech and Defence sectors Emilie is now on a mission to empower high achievers to reach their career goals without burning out. She provides corporate training to companies who want to improve their staff wellbeing and host a retreat abroad once a year. Emilie shares the lessons she learned during her career in law, including:·      Look after yourself, so that you can perform better. ·      It's OK to be wrong. Particularly in-house, you need to be able to negotiate and compromise to unblock a conflict.  Don't allow your ego to get in the way.·      Stay humble.  Emilie began her mental health and wellness blog in 2017; she talks through her own struggles with mental health, how that inspired her to research and begin the blog, and how it has developed since.  Check out the blog here: How To Be Happier At Work - Me My Health And I This episode is particularly appropriate as World Mental Health Day is coming up on October 10.  Presented by Scott Brown of Heriot Brown Legal Recruitment.  Follow Heriot Brown:Twitter | LinkedIn |  Facebook | InstagramThis episode of Lessons I Learned in Law is brought to you by Beamery.Beamery is an AI-powered talent platform, designed to hire candidates faster, develop the skills of your workforce, and increase employee retention.Find out more at Beamery.com

In this episode of the Dunamis EQ Leadership Podcast, we are joined by Chris Green, a passionate advocate for employee well-being and mental health. Chris shares their personal experience of facing challenging well-being issues within a work environment and emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize their employees' well-being. We delve into Chris' journey of building a platform called Back on Tracks, which connects individuals suffering from anxiety to treatment options. They discuss their collaborations with mental health organization JAAQ and well-being strategy company Wellwise, highlighting the importance of businesses in the well-being space collaborating and sharing data to create more accessible solutions. Chris believes that businesses should invest in well-being solutions for their employees and emphasizes the measurable benefits that come from prioritizing employee well-being. We also learn how their son's health issues served as a turning point, leading Chris to reevaluate their priorities and shift their focus from work to family. Drawing from their experience, Chris highlights the challenges that employees face in managing the constant changes in the workplace and the importance of companies in supporting their workforce through mindset change training. They share personal stories and lessons learned from navigating the ever-changing print sector and building strong relationships with clients based on trust and consistent quality. Furthermore, Chris sheds light on the current mental health services landscape and the struggle to meet the high demand for help. They discuss the limitations of assessment scores and the importance of developing a new assessment tool that provides users with access to expert advice and immediate treatment pathways when needed. Throughout the episode, emotional intelligence and effective leadership are recurring themes. Chris emphasizes the importance of understanding the factors that influence the work environment, creating safe spaces for open communication, and building trust within teams. Join us as we delve into Chris Green's journey and gain insights into the critical role of well-being in the workplace and the transformative power of prioritizing mental health. #EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #Growth #mentalhealth #wellness #growth #emotional #learning --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunamis-eq/message

Use this gentle, brightening mantra and the field of possibility to keep your eyes lifted on the frequency of wellbeing! You deserve to be healthy, beautiful, and FULL of energy! Make it easy for your body to be good to you and show you just how exuberantly well you can be by believing in your health, vitality, and wellbeing.

Struggling to make sense of your emotions and feeling lost in the whirlwind of life's challenges? You are not alone! This enlightening episode features the incredible Anna Fries, who shares her passion for mental health and fearlessly unravels her personal experiences with emotional struggles, even in a culture where these topics might still be seen as taboo, especially in the Philippines.Together, we explore the connection between childhood experiences and emotional regulation, while Anna generously imparts practical tips for navigating overwhelming emotions. Through her candid revelations, we'll be reminded that the pursuit of mental health is a collective journey, and by supporting each other, we can create a more compassionate and empathetic society.Need help? Here is a guide to get you from From Chaos to Calm on the rollercoaster of life's ups and downs. Download my 5 essential tips to navigate life now on bit.ly/emotional-rollercoaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have one precious life to live and we have no idea how long we get to live it for. Yet some of us really struggle to show up as our whole and authentic selves for some (or even a lot!) of our time on this planet. Today's guest has spent his life rediscovering his relationship with himself and re-defining his relationships with others. All while learning how to advocate for his own wants, needs and desires and stand up and out for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Steve is a prominent bisexual & HIV advocate best known for his work promoting bi-visibility and fighting HIV stigma. He has been featured on SBS Insight's Bisexuality episode, he made global headlines when he publicly disclosed his HIV status, and he works in a range of roles in LGBTQIA+ community health, recently being recognised with an ACON Honour award in Health & Wellbeing. From running pegging workshops to consulting Federal MPs, Steve always brings a message of inclusivity and joy. We chat Challenges of coming out as Bi-sexual or same sex attracted Transforming a monogamous relationship into a polyamorous relationship Deeply knowing yourself to design your life and relationship How including advocacy in your life can make an impact on both you and the world Better Relationships We empower couples to create thriving relationships so that they can play all out in life, set big goals and put plans in place to actually achieve them. Better World Many research studies have shown that great relationships are associated with better health, greater happiness, and even a longer life. If more of us had thriving, healthy, happy romantic relationships, we know we would have a better world. That's why, every time someone works with us, via our partnership with Buy1Give1 we also help someone else in the world. Yep a stranger, someone you'll never meet. Connect with Sammi & Nathan Jaeger  Website - https://www.fuelcollective.com.au/ Instagram - Date Forever - https://www.instagram.com/dateforever/ Instagram - Fuelled Up Life - https://www.instagram.com/fuelled.up.life/ Instagram - Nath - https://www.instagram.com/nathjaeger/ Instagram - Sammi - https://www.instagram.com/sammisomewhere/ Connect with Steve Spencer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ssstorven/ Resources Mentioned ACON - https://www.acon.org.au/ Pegging Workshop - Studio Kink - https://www.studiokink.com/#/sydney-leather-weekend-2023 Bobby Goldsmith Foundation - https://www.bgf.org.au/

“You can delegate the activity but not the responsibility; you can share the praise but not the blame. the most finite, limited resource in our lives is time.” - Dr. Tim Pychl  Larry speaks with Professor Tim Pychyl about the impact procrastination has on our well-being. This isn't about managing or optimizing a to-do list; procrastination affects the whole of your life.  Tim is a retired psychology professor whose research focused on understanding why we can become our own worst enemy through procrastination. In addition to journal publications and co-edited scholarly books, including Procrastination, Health & Well-Being, and Counseling the Procrastinator in Academic Settings, Tim wrote the brief and accessible Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change. An award-winning teacher, Tim has shared his passion for learning through his iProcrastinate podcast and blog on Psychology Today.  In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics, including: On teaching and the importance of presence Defining and qualifying  procrastination  How procrastination differs from normal delay Rational and irrational delay On self-regulation failure Future self-theory  Getting started Strategies/tactics Priming the pump and the five-minute rule Recognizing avoidance when it appears Procrastination and depression Acceptance and self-compassion On ego depletion theory and replication On extended will  Enjoy! For show notes and more, visit larryweeks.com

Welcome to the monumental 200th episode of the Dr. Greg Wells Podcast! Over the past few years, we've explored the fascinating world of health, wellbeing, thriving, and performing at the highest levels. Together, we have delved into the minds of incredible experts, top-performing athletes, visionary scientists, and innovative entrepreneurs. As we celebrate this milestone, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we have been on and share some of the most valuable lessons and insights we've learned along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-greg-wells/support

Dr. Susan Biali Haas is an award-winning medical doctor, health and wellness expert, coach, speaker and author. She helps people worldwide to reduce stress, prevent burnout, improve mental health, and live with increased wellness and resilience. Dr. Biali Haas overcame burnout and depression at the beginning of her medical career, quickly becoming an internationally recognized influencer in health and well-being. With over two decades spent studying wellness and resiliency, twenty years of clinical experience with thousands of patients, and more than ten years coaching high performance clients worldwide, she expertly applies her experience and skills to equip people to live better lives. Dr. Susan's long list of speaking clients includes the US Navy, Google, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), McKinsey & Company, and Deloitte. She also inspires a broad range of clients — from military leaders and senior executives to physicians and other healthcare professionals — to take control of their health and start living more impactful, meaningful lives. Dr. Susan has also provided focused support to patients with mental health challenges, providing virtual medical psychotherapy treatment during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. A popular blogger for Psychology Today, Dr. Biali Haas' posts on wellness, mental health and resilience have attracted over 10 million views. She has been featured on The Today Show and The Marilyn Denis Show, and her opinions have appeared in Oprah.com, Forbes, Fast Company, The Chicago Tribune, Health, Martha Stewart Living, People, InStyle, Elle, Prevention, The Washington Post, The New York Post and The Globe and Mail. She has also been a health columnist and “Embrace Life Expert” for Reader's Digest Best Health. In addition to her Doctorate of Medicine and Bachelor's of Science in Dietetics from the University of British Columbia, Dr. Biali Haas has received a number of awards, including the Rakesh Goel Prize for most outstanding clinical skills, the UBC Medal in Dietetics, and the Woman of Worth Award in Health & Wellness. She loves to attend courses in preventive and lifestyle medicine at Harvard Medical School, and is continually on the lookout for the latest science and data that will help you to thrive in both work and life. Dr. Biali Haas' latest book, The Resilient Life, was released in Fall 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-greg-wells/support

Using astrology as a wellness tool requires the cross-referencing of astrological components with the elements of biology and medicine. To become a master of the two could take more than one lifetime to achieve given the depth of both subjects, so when astrologers and wellness practitioners work together, a new potential of health, fitness, and body awareness comes to life.In this episode, I interview and chat with Charly King, a Medical Astrologer who has consulted many health practitioners over the years, including working with clients like Johnson & Johnson! You can follow Charly on instagram at @officialcharlyking!If you're interested interested in this, join us inside Cosmic Health Club where we use medical astrology, community, and hypno-breathwork to help you work with the tides of your body and the cosmos. LEARN MORE HERE

Mike drinks tea with the Founder and CEO of ISC Health, Kayla Walsh. Kayla is a trained medical professional, global public speaker and educator, mum, and musician. She has also been a nominee for the Alberta Women's Entrepreneur Award (AWE) and the Avenue Top 40 under 40 Award. The theme of Kayla's story was learning about her childhood and how she got started working in the medical industry. Kayla shared her story on how ISC Health came to be and her advice for anyone looking to start their own business. Kayla also shared how she got started in public speaking and some of her favourite motivational speakers. Share this episode with someone interested in public speaking, music, and education. Find the Tea with Mike show through: Website: http://teawithmike.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-johnson933 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tea_with_mike?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawithmike Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEAWITHMIKEJ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teawithmike Find Kayla Walsh through: Website: https://www.inspiringselfcare.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ischealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isc_health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-walsh

Episode 3, we are chatting with licensed therapist, Sharon Jones on our mental health.  Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.Support the showHey y'all hey, don't miss the next episode of Koffee Chitchat!!

Hello and welcome back to this weeks episode of the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast. This week, I'm over the moon to announce that my guest is none other than Queen of Herbs, Jekka McVicar. Jekka McVicar is an organic grower of herbs and horticultural author, designer, consultant, judge and moderator. She is renowned for her passion and knowledge of herbs and has built an international reputation for growing and designing sustainable herb gardens. Jekka has an impressive list of credentials. These include the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Vice President and Ambassador for Health & Wellbeing and the RHS top accolade, the Victoria Medal of Honour. She is an Honorary Member of the RHS Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Committee and a regular judge at RHS Flower shows. In 2018 she was chairman of the judging panel for the Great Pavilion at the Chelsea Flower Show. She has also been awarded the 2012 Gardeners Media Guild Life Time Achievement Award for services to horticulture, design, education and communication, and excellence in the field of organic herb growing. I visited Jekka a few weeks ago and chatted to her at length about her career, how she got started, how the business has grown, her writing, her flute playing, yes, you read that correctly, and how one of her books came to are in the hands of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales. As always, please do follow/subscribe as there is still more to come and, if you are able, please leave a review with your preferred podcast provider. Many thanks Mike

Today I had a chance to catch up with New York Times bestselling authors and stars of the documentary Forks Over Knives Dr. Matthew Lederman and Dr. Alona Pulde about optimizing health, wellbeing, and connection using their unique program they developed for their new venture Kinectin.com. Matt and Alona specialize in optimizing health and making life better for their clients. They started using nutrition and lifestyle medicine to reverse disease and improve wellbeing when they coauthored “Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole.” From there they founded Transition To Health, Inc and Exsalus Health & Wellness Center where they helped patients reverse disease that conventional medicine could not. They were featured in the film “Forks Over Knives” and co-authored the New York Times Bestseller “The Forks Over Knives Plan” and “Forks Over Knives Family.” In 2010 they joined Whole Foods Market, creating their lifestyle-improvement program and leading various other health and wellness projects. Together with John Mackey, the CEO and co-founder of Whole Foods Market, they coauthored, “The Whole Foods Diet” and “The Whole Foods Cookbook.” As Vice Presidents at Whole Foods Market they led the initiative to establish comprehensive medical and wellness centers and develop a self-insured health plan and health system partner network designed to optimize all aspects of employee health in a comprehensive, integrated program. In 2020 they transitioned out of their roles at Whole Foods Market to devote their full time to their new venture, Kinectin. Alona Pulde, MD is a board-certified practitioner of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Family Medicine Physician. Matthew Lederman, MD is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and Center for Nonviolent Communication Certified Trainer Candidate. Matt and Alona are married and live in San Diego, California with their two daughters, Kylee and Jordan. for more information please go to www.kinectin.com and Click "about us" Thank you for watching. Love & Kale, Chef AJ

Caren Kenney, MS, PCC is CEO and Founder at Evolve Leadership where she is passionate about transforming executive development and wellbeing through innovative programs that reinforce physical wellbeing, mental and emotional resilience, and character-centered leadership. Mike Petrusky asks Caren about her work with the Human Performance Institute as part of the Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions leadership team and how that experience can help workplace leaders today. They explore hybrid working strategies and challenges while offering ideas for leaders who must challenge their own biases and blind spots to succeed in the future of work. Check out this episode to discover inspiration for helping teams prioritize wellbeing through nuanced communication and experimentation in 2023. Connect with Caren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carenkenney/ Learn more about Evolve Leadership: https://evolveleadership.com/ Get the book “Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy Set”: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Character-Minutes-Brilliant-Legacy/dp/1119781647 Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

    Danielle (00:00:37):Welcome to the Arise Podcast, conversations on faith, race, healing, and justice. And I wanna welcome you to this panel conversation. I'm about to have, uh, just stunning women doing wonderful work in this community and in the areas of justice in government. Listen in,Kali (00:01:07):All right. I am Kali Jensen. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington. Grew up in Washington. Um, I am obvious I'm a white American. I am German, native American, and French Canadian. And, and yeah, coming to you on the land of the Suquamish as we enter today.(00:01:33):My name is Jessica Guidry. I'm the Equity Program manager at the Kids at Public Health District. I also like Kaylee, um, joined this meeting from the land of the Suquamish. I actually live, um, and what was, which is still the, the Port Madison Reservation. So closer to Indianola. Um, and I, I guess ethnic ethnically I am, um, Asian, English, scotch Irish, and maybe some other British isles there. But, uh, um, I actually grew up in Bangkok, Thailand, and I've been in the US though for a long time. And I was born in the States(00:02:08):Next, um, Maria Fergus. I'm the community en Engagement specialist at, uh, Kita Public Health District. I've been in this role for, um, a little bit over a month. And one of the reasons why I applied for this job is because I, uh, I know that last year the Kita Public Health District declared racism at public health crisis. Um, and I wanted to be part of what they were doing. I, my pronouns are her, and she, I was born in Mexico, but I grew up in California. English is my second language, and I've been in Washington state for about seven years and working with our communities, um, our Spanish speaking communities as a volunteer for different organizations since the end of 2015.Well, good morning everyone. Um, I stepped away cause you know what I was doing, but, um, , uh, just bring, kinda bring me up to speed. We just doing our introductions.Just so you are, where you're located, um, what you're up to, and, um, yeah. And then we'll jump in.(00:03:34):Okay. Well, good morning everyone. Good afternoon now. Um, my name is Karen Vargas and, um, I am on Bainbridge Island, um, working with our kids across Kitsap County. I am, um, one of, uh, the co-founders, um, for Latch, uh, living Life Leadership and Kitsap Black Student Union. Um, we have been working over 30 plus years with our school districts, um, with our multicultural advisory council here on Bainbridge Island, working on equity issues, uh, really since I, um, moved here from the East Coast. So, um, what we're working on now with Kitsap Race Coalition is to, um, to have our, our county have a commission on Truth and Reconciliation that would, uh, actually deal with some of the issues that we see manifesting here in our county, um, with our bipo communities and with our students of color, uh, within the school districts and in the community.Um, and, and hoping that we, we would be able to, um, move our communities forward in a healthier way, to be able to address some of the, the issues that have been, um, you know, uh, showing up, whether it's in our churches or whether it's in our, our communities or on our jobs or, or in our school districts, even in our health districts. You know, how do we move forward when there has been, um, these type of, of issues that continue to manifest, you know? And I think that when we can move forward doing intervention and prevention, um, to address these issues, it would help us to reconcile them more in, in a healthy way. Um, and so, um, that's kind of the work that we've been working on. And so,Danielle (00:05:49):Thanks. Um, well, welcome everybody. I, I know we kind of all have connected and collaborated around, um, what is happening in Kitsap County. And perhaps if you're listening, you're not in Kitsap County, but you are in a county or a, a town or a section of a town, even a larger town. We, we all have these, like, there's like the 30,000 foot view of like the larger area where we're at. And we have these smaller cultural microcosms I think that happen in the areas where we actually physically root our bodies in housing and, um, business and life and school and our raise our children. And so we're coming to you from one location. Um, it's not, it's not gonna be the same as every location, but hopefully what we talk about can be something that we can, we can learn from you if you reach out and we hope you can learn just from us as we have a conversation.But Kaylee and I, like, we've been really close since the pandemic. She helped me survive the pandemic. She had her office next to mine and we would yell at each other down the hall or, um, check in, especially when all of our clients were online. And we had started these groups. One of the first groups we ever started, um, I think it was like the second or third group right after the murder of George, George Floyd, to engage white people that identify as white or in a white body, um, and what that means to their racial identity. And so Kaylee and I started these groups and we jumped in cuz I said, Hey Kaylee, do you wanna do this? And she's like, yeah, sure. And we jumped in, we're like, whoa, we don't know if we know what we're doing. And then pretty soon we're like, actually, I think we don't know what we're doing, but we do know what we're doing in some ways.So offering good care, listening, um, reflecting stories, being witness to stories, engaging, uh, the traumas that have been that turn into weapons against bodies of color. So those, some of the ways Kayleigh and I have talked about things and, you know, we both Kayleigh and I both have students in the local school system and have had kids that are, uh, part of marginalized communities or adjacent to marginalized communities. And it's, we've also noticed the mental health of our students and our families and, you know, become more and more passionate about it because obviously why it might not be obvious, but it's something we deal with in our everyday real life and, and we care deeply for, I think I can say that on behalf of both of us. But Kayleigh, you can speak for yourself obviously, but that's how I come to the conversation as a, a Mexican woman in the town of Poulsbo, Washington on Suquamish land, married to an immigrant, and, um, we speak Spanish and English at home. And so just, you know, just curious to hear, you know, how that intersects with your different areas of work and, and your passions here in Kitsap County.Kali (00:08:59):Well, I guess I can go first just cuz Danielle was just talking a lot about me, . Uh, but yes, uh, Danielle did invite me into starting groups and I went with her with fear and trembling. Um, had done some work on my own, around my own racism for a while. My graduate program, this at the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology really, um, helped me to begin that work at a deeper level. And so then I did some work on my own, but had a real awareness when I started groups around racism that I definitely have racism still a part of my world as I grew up in a very white, uh, community and Spokane. And, um, as we began those groups, we did predominantly reach out to other white people or people in white passing bodies and, um, have found some like goodness in diving deeper into people's stories around racism.And that's kind of where we started, um, wondering with people around like, when did you notice your own racial identity? When, when did you become aware of racism? Um, kind of going all the way back to the beginning to help people make connections to like, what is still going on inside their bodies when they try to have these hard conversations with people in the community. Um, so I have learned a lot. I still have a lot to learn. Um, and along with what Danielle said, I also am a mental health therapist and work with a lot of teenagers in our community here in Kitsap County from different school districts. Plus like she said, I have some teenage children. All of my children are white, um, and, and have diverse friend groups. But I have become increasingly, well, I've always been concerned about the issues of racism in our community.I, I remember as a young little girl calling it out in my own parents, and that didn't always go well. Um, but then it was very under the surface as a white person, uh, you didn't see it as overtly as it has become now in 2020 since the election of Donald Trump, the, like, overt, blatant racism has, uh, been shocking. And yet it's always been there. So, um, but as I work with my own children and then work with students in my practice, I'm just, I am deeply concerned about the mental health of our kids. I think it's hard enough as an adult to go through these past few years, but I am concerned about our teens and what they are facing, um, of all races. I I think even my white daughter is very disturbed by the racial slurs that she constantly hear in the hallway and doesn't really know how to even go about addressing it or feel safe enough to even say anything. Um, so that's part of why I'm here today. And, um, had the privilege of going to a meeting, uh, last weekend with Kitsap Race. And so, yeah, I, I just, I hope for continued leadership amongst adults to like help our students and help our communities, even our adults in our communities, especially. I have a passion for the white people in our community. I help them be able to take steps forwards to be able to sit in these conversations and, and be productive and not as harmful. So that's how I enter this work.Speaker 5 (00:12:34):So I entered this work, um, because I grew up in California and it was very diverse. Um, and when I moved up here to Washington, uh, there just wasn't as much diversity, especially in the PAL area. And my daughter, um, who was a sophomore at the time, was invited to join the North Kids Up Equity Council. And so I started participating in that and started hearing stories, and I started working with the parents and children that are Spanish speaking. And, well, I kept hearing more stories and, uh, realized that I needed to be a little bit more proactive. And so I, I joined, um, stand up for racial justice search and I attended some other meetings, got some training, realized that I have a lot of internalized racism and racist behaviors myself and what ency ideology that, uh, I hadn't been aware of. Um, that was part of my thinking.And so, um, over time I continued to stay involved. At the beginning of this year, I heard about the student direct equity campaign under a base and became a adult, um, volunteer to support the, the students that were in the campaign and have been doing that since then. Um, also participated in the race forward, uh, healing together, meeting that we had this last, um, two weekends ago with, uh, with the race and try and stay as active as I can in the community to to hear, um, hear the stories. So I, I know what's going on and just stay updated and what's going on in my community.Jessica (00:14:41):Years, you know, the health district was, you were very, you were very light can Oh, okay. Is this better? Yeah, sorry about that. That, um, so how I got started in this work, so for 13 and a half years at the, you know, at the health district, I was their public health emergency preparedness and response program manager. And to be honest, I didn't really address equity head-on, um, in the emergency management field. Um, we, instead of using the term, you know, equity injustice, we used terms like access and functional needs, which to me doesn't really get to the core of the issue, but that was kind of the verbiage. But first it was vulnerable population then at risk and things like that. But it wasn't until, you know, the pandemic, um, that my role was able to switch a little. Um, I supervised initially our Covid vaccine equity liaison, and that was the first time at the health district that we had somebody with the word equity in their title.And she was specifically hired, her name was, but this was the first time we hired someone to specifically look at differences and, and how we can address those differences and outcomes and access. And, and so it was really exciting to have Holly on board. And as Holly was doing outreach with the community, um, and she built this Vaccine Equity collaborative, she started hearing from folks, you know, you know, this is great that the health district, you know, wants to address equity and vaccine, but what are you going to do about racism? And before the pandemic? Well, um, you know, we, we've talked about it and in public health circles, racism as a public health issue was kind of c was circulating, right? But I think it wasn't until the pandemic when we saw the differences in, um, who was getting hospitalized.You know, the covid who was getting sick because of covid and who, um, didn't get vaccinated because of access issues to stress of government and, you know, rightful distress of government, um, where all this came about. So when Holly heard this feedback and heard, you know, are, you know, is, is public health going to claim, um, racism as a public health crisis? You know, she came to me and some other folks and asked about this and we said, you know, yes, let's talk about this as an agency. And our leadership was very supportive and wanted to know more about declaring racism as a public health crisis. So, you know, at that point I was more of a cheerleader more than anything else. You know, I was involved in some groups kite race or you know, that, um, which Aku helped found, um, you know, equity, um, race and community engagement coalition kind of, you know, here and there.But when the Public Health Board declared racism a public health crisis, that was in response to community demand or a request, if you will. Um, and I could talk more about how that process came about, but as a result of that resolution, the health district actually allocated resources to equity. Before equity was more of, you know, if, if certain programs were, sorry, I use the word program. If certain teams within the health district were passionate about equity, they would incorporate it, but it was not, um, universal within the health district. And we didn't have like a, a, a shared terminology, things like that, or shared expectation even that we would address equity. Um, but with the, the, the resolution, it has several commitments in it. And one of them has to do with actually having staff. And this is really important because other resolutions across the country don't have commitments.They don't allocate resources. And just telling a government agency, oh yes, you'll handle equity without putting a budget line item means that it'll be kind of an afterthought, right? Or it's kind of like another layer among other layers. So this resolution said that, you know, you'll hire a community liaison and what our leadership ended up doing is say, no, this needs to be a separate program. We're going to hire a program manager first. So that was really important with that resolution. Another thing, another component of that resolution is that the health district will have, and I think the, um, certain training, and I believe the topics were, um, cultural competency, anti-racism and health literacy plus other topics. But those are the three topics, if I remember correctly, that were called out in the resolution. And the, and then one of the other commitments was that we would co-create solutions to systemic inequities with our community partners.And the reason why I said this is pretty huge for us is because, you know, often we look at health topics like health, excuse me, like healthy eating, active living, smoking cessation, or food safety, but actually dealing with poverty, racism, you know, I don't think we've, no, no, I might not be being, I might be unfair about this, but I don't think we've necessarily ha handled its head on, right? We've maybe gone to some housing meetings, but really more like in our limited public health capacity. So to me, this co-creation of solutions with community partners is huge. And I, and I do believe that often in government, we think we know best, right? And so we're like, oh, well, we're gonna do our research and we're gonna find best practices. But instead, you know, our community often has the answers to our, to our, to the issues that we have.It's just bringing them to the table, giving them equal voice and you know, honestly compensating them and treating them like consultants and, you know, a as equals, not just, oh, we're gonna, you know, get community input and then we're done, kind of thing. But that, that continued partnership. So anyway, um, so when this resolution passed, um, then my position was, was created. I applied for it and I was very lucky to get it. Um, and I, I started in this position full-time about last October or so, the resolution declaring racism of public health crisis start, um, it, that, that passed in May, 2021. So it's been about a almost a year and a half now. And to my knowledge, we're still the only governmental entity in Kitsap that's really addressed this and has staffing for it. Now, this might change because I, I, I'm not saying that the health district started anything, and I think really it's more the advocacy of folks like [inaudible] and, and Kitsap Race and all these other organizations that are pushing government.But I think we, we may start to see city governments actually investing in hiring and equity, uh, either race equity or all equity consultants or, or, um, staff member to really push that issue forward in their org organization. Um, so in this past year, um, there have been a couple things that I've been working on. So one is looking at our internal structure and our internal culture. Um, we don't talk about, you know, a year ago we didn't talk about equity as much. Um, so it was doing, you know, as, as designing employee training, meeting with all our different, prog all of our different teams. So talk about equity because, uh, oh, is Jessica, you know, the politically correct police, is she going to white shame me? So it's really the, the first year I had to really build those relationships. And luckily, because I've been at the health district so darn long, people knew, oh, you know, they, they were familiar with me.They, they knew that I wasn't just gonna shut them down. And then, and, and just being present, and as I talked with different teams, I realized, you know, they, they do have equity mindsets, but they just don't call it equity. But we have some teams who are really focused on poverty, but they might have actually had the conversation about how does racism affect poverty? How is that a driver for poverty? So, you know, anyway, so, so with this, so we have this internal bucket of work. So looking at training and, and right now our, our first training with the employees is gonna deal with identity and power. We're calling it positionality training. And the idea is that our, our training has to deal with the individual, the organization, the community, and the society. So that's, so we're building a training program based on that. We did do an internal equity assessment to figure out what we can do better.And, and I don't if I had to do about this Maria, but honestly, one of the biggest takeaways from that assessment was our staff doesn't know how we react to community input related to our priorities. So that needs to change, you know, either it's, it's a lack of awareness in our agency, or maybe we don't do it enough. So there, there's that piece. And then with, with community partnerships, you know, really trying to look at how we engage with community and how we see them as partners differently. Um, so the fact, like one thing I I also encourage, like me and Marina do, is just to be at community events without an agenda. It's not a grant deliverable. And actually, Aku really, um, helped bring this light for me. And I, and I should have realized this years ago, but you know, when, when Holly, the Vaccine Equity Collaborative, um, excuse me, the Vaccine Equity Liaison.So her position was eliminated due to, you know, that, that that phase of work was done. But I think what was missed was the community impact, because she built such amazing relationships in the thick of the pandemic where people were really looking for someone to trust in government. And I remember in Aku, I I, I think about this a lot, um, when we had our, her, um, goodbye party, I had one person, a community leader who was angry about it. Yes. And rightfully so. And, and you know, one of the things I've had to learn about in, in this position is not to be defensive and not to be like, well, our leadership didn't see enough work for a person. And just to be like, you know what? It is okay to be angry. I'm angry. I don't want her to leave. This was not my decision.I was not consulted about this. And, and, and that's, and, and, and I think what, what I'm, what I'm hoping to build and, and, and, and get some feed, you know, and, and, and, and build my own muscle and getting community feedback without having to be like, well, our agency policy exist. So at that meeting, not only was I not chewed out, I should say, but, um, I had someone speak very passionate to me, and he's said, Jessica, this is not about you. I'm like, no, I, I see that. And I said, you know, so acknowledging that hurt and letting my agency know also, hey, it hurts when your, when your main contact an organization leaves, you can't just replace that. So there's that piece. But then even a Kue telling me, you know, Jessica, you know, with, and, and I'm paraphrasing cuz a a kue says so much more eloquently than I do, you know, in government you have these grant deliverables and you go to community and you ask community to help and community will do the labor for you, you know, doing outreach, looking for places, for example, to do vaccine clinics and other stuff.But then when your grant deliverables are done and the grant funding's over, you leave. So that really stuck with me. And, um, one of the great things about how our equity program is funded is not funded by grants. And so one of the big things, you know, for us to build relationships is to go to meetings that are not just grant driven. Um, just to listen. So for example, Marie and I are gonna be going to the com, the, the community and police policing together, you know, the PACT meeting that, um, uh, pastor Richmond Johnson and, and, uh, partnering for Youth Achievement and others are having this, this, this, um, this week. I don't know if the health district has ever participated in that, but in order for us to know what's important to the community, we actually have to be there in meetings. So that's, and, and I'm so sorry to be taking up so much time, but this is trying some of the ways I'm trying to change how we do things at the health district.The funny thing is, and I get asked, well, Jessica, can you send this to so-and-so? And it's like, you know, yes, but do you know how much we invest in going to meetings and building those relationships? But we're, we're seeing re returns. But another thing that we're doing is we are launching what we call the Health Equity Collaborative. So I mentioned that during the pandemic we had the Vaccine Equity Collaborative. It was very limited though. Cause it was just looking at vaccine with the Health Equity Collaborative, there is no deadline for this because health inequities exist and they will continue to exist until we really address those hard issues. Right. So I'm really excited about the Self Equity collaborative because the collaborative will decide what topic we talk about. And that's that piece I was talking about, about co-creating solutions. Um, it's not the Health District saying, oh, we need to focus on someone that's public healthy.No, we're gonna, um, in, in January come together, you know, we'll look at data, we'll, we'll listen to stories, we'll listen to input from the collaborative members and then figure out we wanna address. And then, you know, I I, I've also committed to Maria in my time to actually address and, and support the work that the collaborative will eventually think of. Um, but what's different about that collaborative also is that we're paying people who participate and are not being paid there by their organizations. That is not something that we typically do in government. But, um, some of you may know that the Public Health Board expanded last year. No, actually it was earlier this year, excuse me, due to a state law that passed last year. And we now have non-elected members, which is huge because across the country you saw politics getting involved in public health.Now we have, um, now we actually have five, I think, new members. And it's amazing. So we now have a member, so we have a member on, on our board from each of our neighboring tribes. We only had to have one per law, but our board decided that they wanted to have a spot for the Suquamish tribe and the Port Gamble ALM tribe. I just found out today that our Port Gamble ALM tribe position is filled. And the person's gonna be Jolene Sullivan, who's a health services director with the Port Gamble Skm tribe from the Squamish tribe. And, and, and she's sorry. And Jolene is a tribal member of the Port Gamble Skm tribe, with the Squamish tribe. We're gonna have the health services director there. His name is, um, Steven Kutz, and he's a member of the Cowlitz Tribe. So he is originally from, you know, southwest Washington.And then we have, um, Drayton Jackson and who's really ex and that's really exciting. He's on our board. We also have Dr, um, Michael Watson. He's with, uh, Virginia Mason, Franciscan Health. And then we have, um, Dr. Um, Taras, oh my gosh. Kirk sells who's, I believe, a public health research researcher. So we have this expanded board, and our board members who are not elected are also being compensated. So we followed off that model because, you know, sometimes it's kind of a wait and see. But that was precedent setting for us. And I think because we are compensating our board members, were non-elected, we have this, I was able to, to, to propose to our leadership, Hey, if we're gonna be doing this health equity collaborative, we need to pay our, you know, our, our folks who are not being paid by their organizations. There's national precedent for this.You're seeing that more national, you know, nationally with governments paying their consultants, right? We pay our d e i consultants, we pay strategic planning consultants. You know, Akua is a huge, um, community consultant and we need to start paying folks like that. But like her, like, you know, um, all the other folks are giving us input. So anyways, so we have this collaborative, we had our first meeting earlier this month, and we're having our, our visioning meeting in January. And Aya, I remember, you know, earlier this year you talked about how as a community we need to have this visioning process. And one piece of feedback I got from the collaborative meeting that we had earlier this month was, well, Jessica, we need to also include Citi and county officials. Cuz the only government officials at that meeting we're public health folks. So in the future, you know, also bringing other governmental folks.So there, there's a, there's a lot going on. Um, and, and I think another thing, and, and I promise I'll, I'll stop is, um, is elevating the concerns of our community within the health district. So, for example, and I really wanna give Maria credit for this because of her passion on working with youth. I, I, you know, I, I, I don't mentor youth. I have my two kiddos, and that's kind of the, the, the extent of, of, of my impact on youth. But, um, you know, it was through conversations with her, you know, meeting you Danielle, and, and hearing about other community meetings, you know, concerned about mental health, especially of our Bipo youth. Um, you know, elevating that to our leadership, letting our leadership know, hey, this is an a concern. And what's exciting is, um, when I mentioned this to our community health director, Yolanda Fox, she's like, well, you know, this other department, you know, our chronic disease prevention team, they may have funds to help with these kind of initiatives.So it's also networking within my own agency and Maria and my agency to see who can help with these, with these issues and figuring out, okay, well how can this also fit? Because the health district is also doing strategic planning, um, starting early next year. We're also participating in Kitsap community resources, um, community needs assessment. Ray and I both have been note takers and, um, contributors to their focus groups, for example. But then also I've been doing some keen form of interviews for Virginia Mason, Franciscan Health, um, community assessment. So we're hearing from community leaders, but then also going to community meetings about their needs. And we're trying to elevate that as well to our, to our leadership. And that's, so there's a lot going on from the health district, I think. Kuya, you're up.Akuyea (00:30:32):Yes. Oh my God. Go Jessica, go run, girl, run you and Maria, this is how we elevate, this is how we transform. This is how we begin to shift the paradigm for the opportunity to be heard. Oh, cross, we are gonna level the playing field for leveling. When I say level, I mean our young people, our parents, our community, our school districts, our, you know, health districts, our government. How do we do this collective work? Especially when you're dealing with historical institutionalized racism that we know is a crisis across the line. I don't care. It's a, not just in the health district, it's in our community, it's in our school, it's in our families, it's in our history. It's in the d n a of this country. So how do we begin to address that and move that where we can begin to reconcile, we know the history is there for us to sit here and, and, and act as if that this has not been a problem in an issue in our nation for hundreds.And it is not just that, it's in our nation, it our, our institutions. Were built on it. We, we, we have these systemic pieces that we have to deal with. That's why it was important when we started Kitsap e rates that we said, we gotta look at our schools, we gotta look at our health districts. We gotta look at our city government. We gotta look at our faith-based organizations, which Danielle, you know, that it exists within all of these institutions. We gotta look at our businesses that say, and I said, you know, when you come in and, and you try to do this type of work, and especially these organizations have in their mission statement that we're undoing racism, or we got, we're gonna be looking at equity, inclusion, diversity, multicultural. And they say that this is all within their mission and they check the box, but there's no accountability.There is no moving these, these issues to a place. If it's not in there, where is their, uh, district improvement plan? If it's not written in there, where is there, where is it in their budget? It's not in there. It, it doesn't exist. It's just they check the box to say they're doing this, but they're not the, the, the, the organization is not being held accountable for what they say is in their goals. Cuz they wrote 'em in their goals. They, they, they, they've got it language in their goals, but then how do you begin to hold them accountable to say they are? And so I was so, I was like, yes, Jessica, because if it's not in the budget, if they're not intentional, if they're not moving equity and inclusion and diversity forward in these institutionalized policy practice and procedures, then it, it really, you know, it doesn't exist.You know, it is that thing that's out there in la la land. So when you file, how do we begin to, to look at that, the training? Where is the training? Because you gotta shift the mindset. You've gotta begin to transform how people are going to step into this work of equity and inclusion. And you gotta give them tools. You gotta be able to say, look, you need training. What is cultural competency training? What is the gear training? What are these trainings that are available? Where is the training from the People's Institute? Where is the training for? Because actually, if you look in our history, we've got a lot of history that have the Freedom schools and all of them, they were doing this work back in the day, but there was a shift back in the day where they stopped when they started killing off the leaders and started, you know, manipulating city governments and working in legislation and all of these things.You know, we, there was a halt during that period, period when they were doing all the civil rights and trying, you'd think of it, all those leaders that they, they really assassinated that was moving race equity and, and inclusion forward. You know, our presidents, our our black leaders, all of those leaders that they were taking out, you know, look at that history, look at what was being done in legislature, what was being done, set in place. So we have to look at the systems that continue to hold these inequities in place so that we can't move forward. And then there was a point in time, you know, during, um, this last couple of years that just really highlighted all the inequities, all the disparities, all of the, the racist, you know, uh, uh, practices and policies that was in place that really hindered us. And we said we needed to look at these things.Um, you know, with the killing of George Floyd and the murders that was going on with the pandemic, the pandemic really set it off because we could see if it was actual, we could see how disconnected and how, how all of these disparities were, were being, you know, manifest showing. They would just, they were just in your face. How you gonna not address stuff that's in your face and then all of the racial, you know, um, one of the things that we started when I think it was even before Pandemic, before George Floyd was all of the, um, things that was being manifested during the, the, uh, during the presidency of, of our wonderful President , we won't say his name, we won't say his name, you know, and that's the thing. We won't say his name, but we know who, who, who that was, that perpetuated a lot of racial tension in our nation and begin to cultivate it, to begin to really nurture all of that unhealthy, you know, behavior and mindset.And, and, and when, when we look at the history and we understand that racism has always been a crisis in our nation. And if we just looked at it and looked at the concerns of racial diverse communities and understand that it, it hasn't, it, it has never been a healthy, uh, history, but when we tuck it away and sweep it under the ground as if it doesn't exist, we do ourself a harm. And then when we look at how education plays a role, when we look at how health plays a role, you know, health and education are interdisciplinaries, and if we not looking at how all of these systems are connected that continue to perpetuate all of these internalized structures that perpetuate these disparities, then I think we're not doing, uh, a good job at being able to undo the institutionalized pieces of, of racism and how we we begin to, to break down those barriers and begin to level the playing field and begin to get services, you know, and begin to get opportunities and the financing.You know, um, racism has played a key in poverty. It's play a key role in health disparities. It's played a key role in education. If you guys think about it, you know, back in the day when they were building all these institutions, you know, um, we weren't a la even allowed to read or write in the sixties when they wanted, you know, when they were talking all about let's integrate these schools and everything, oh, you know, look at the racial tension there was just from us to be able to go to school with one another. And that's not been that long. That's been in our lifetime, it hasn't been hundreds of years ago. Oh, little Rock nine and all of that unrest and all that has not civil rights and all that. That's, that's not been long at all. We've not come that far. And there was a halt to all of that work on undoing all of those institution life pieces. And, and when, and I can say it, when, when those assassinations begin to happen, there was a shift where everybody was pulling back from trying to do that work, but yet it didn't go away. It still needs to be done. So as we move forward, we talk about how do we, how do we begin to look at models and, and the work, the foundation of that work that was laid prior to us, even now, if you go back in, in the sixties, you'll see boy, they had it going on.Those models, those sit-ins and all those things that they were doing to change policy, to change institutional practices. You know, there's no need for us to reinvent the wheel. We've just gotta begin to, to pick up the work and, and start doing the work again. There was a definite fear that came, uh, into our communities and our nations when they begin to kill our leaders for standing for what was right. The murders of Medgar Evers and Martin Luther King, and all of them, you know, you look back at that time, the, those ones that, even the Black Panthers, they exterminated those young people and they, and, and they put 'em in jail.There was two options. You, they were either exterminated or they were incarcerated, but they were definitely gonna dismantle those disruptors that was calling for equity. So, yeah. And, and when you have all kinds of hate mail and hate literature that's being flooded across our nation. Um, and I could tell you, um, back in 2018 when, when we started the Race equity Network, it was because there was hate literature being flooded across Kitsap County. Our churches was being people who are being attacked, racially slurred, and all kinds of things happening in the community. That community members went to our city council and said, what y'all gonna do about this stuff? Y'all see it's all coming up. You mean the government? Y'all gonna do nothing. Not gonna say nothing. What's up? So they decided they were going to, to at least have a race equity advisory council to the city council members that would deal with all these disparities and all these racial incidents that was popping off.But then, you know, they get in there and they wanna be political and tie their hands and say what they can and can't do, and don't even wanna take the training. I mean, by now, that was 2018, here we are going into 2023, our pobo still ain't got one South kit still ain't got one. We still don't got our commission on troop and reconciling. We, it's, it's still being pushed back. The pushback on moving equity, race equity forward, it's still, that's live and well. And for us to understand what we really are up against, you have to transform minds. And one of the things with, you know, with the education system banning books and all of these things, I said, what is that all about? You better know what that's all about. You have to have a greater understanding. Because my, my thinking is, if we don't even wanna be truthful about our history and teach true history and teach our young people in the schools, I said, that's dangerous ground. We're walk, walking on.But that's something that needs to be looked at very carefully because it starts in the educational system. If you're not even gonna teach to it, if you are not even going to give our young people true information, you know, when you're talking about, oh, these books can't be read, I was like, whoa, whoa, whoa. A red flag should be going up for all of us in our communities and all of us in the nation. What is that? Yeah, you better find out what's the, at the root of all of that. So we do have a lot of work to do. Did this, this, I mean, the work is plenties, the laborers are few.And then how do we that are doing the work, how do we come together and work in a collective collaborative way that can help us move these things forward in, in, uh, a healthy way? Many hands make light work. Many of us, you know, yes. My my area of of concentration might be education. Mine might be health, mine might be city government. Mine might be the, the faith community. Mine might be just community members. But what happens when we begin to cultivate unified work to address these issues across those barriers? Because we all have the same goal, but look at how we work in silos. What can we do to break down barriers and really build community between the community of those that are doing the work?You know, do we lay aside our own agendas? Just like Jessica was saying, we just wanna go to li How do we come alongside and support? How do we come alongside and just listen? How do we come in and hear what the community needs are and all of those things. But sometime we gotta set our own egos aside for the greater work because the work is bigger than we are. You know, it took back in the day, when I think about all of those civil rights leaders and, and it, and, and believe you me, the environment was more hostile to make that change back then. You know, you, you had people gunning, people holding people. Come on now the history's there, but yet we wanna erase some of that history and to say, no, this is the only part we wanna teach of that, that history. You know, we talk about our, our native, uh, and our indigenous communities that was here. And understand, and I'll keep saying it, as long as I have breath in my body, I come from a stolen people brought to a stolen land where they exterminated the indigenous tribes that was here to be able to capitalize on their land and everything else. And that history, you know, it's like, oh, we don't wanna talk about that.But when you don't address the atrocities that have happened, it will keep coming up because you never went back and never healed that land. You never healed all of that, uh, trauma and all those things. You know, one of the things that I always look at, I do look at, I do look at what happened over in Germany. That entire nation had to deal with the atrocities that Hitler committed. And it wasn't until they had to deal with their own atrocities that healing began to, to, to move those communities forward in a way where they could, you'll never be able to erase what happened. But they have to be able to heal those family, heal, move towards healing, move towards reconciling those things. But when you just step over all the atrocities you've committed and, and, and say, oh, oh, they ain't this and that ain't that. That is a shipwreck. That's a a, that's a recipe for destruction.And so how do we begin to do the work of healing? Because the health district, and I say this to Jessica and to the health district, y'all are supposed to be in the healing business. I mean, that's what you say. And then I say to the education people, y'all supposed to be in education. What are y'all doing? Health, health and education for some and not for all. And justice. Justice for who? Justice for some are justice for whom. See, we got to get, we, we have to understand that we have to begin to shift the mindsets of those that can't see these things.You know, we have to begin to say, how do we take the scales off of people's eyes so they can see clearly that these are things that we, we definitely have to, to work towards? How do we unstop the ears so that they can hear the voices and hear, um, the things that need to be heard? Because some people, you know, some, and I can say this cause one of my young people said to me, she said, you know, what do you do with people that just wanna fight? They don't, they, they're not trying to heal. They're not trying to, they just wanna fight.I said, so how do you become peacemakers in the fight? How do you, how do we step into that role that we can at least be able to, to speak words that can, um, prick hearts and minds and transform, uh, the communities that we're serving? Because we're all serving, we're all serving our communities in a way, you know? And I, you know, it, it, it's hard when you always gotta walk through dodoo. I don't know. You know, I'm just throwing it out there like that. You know, when you gotta crawl through feces every day, that's, you know, those that are in plumbing and stuff like that. I don't know how they do it, but is it needed? Definitely.So we, we do, we, we, we can look at that. We can do some collective visioning that can help our communities to move forward in a way that can really meet the needs. You know, because I, I always have said our county isn't so large that we can address this issue and that we can do this work and we can do this work. Well, we're not a King County, we're not a Pierce County. We're a Kitsap County. And collectively, we should be able to move things forward in a healthier way. That guess what could be a model, not just for our state, but for the nation. Uh, you know, a little Kitsap County has changed the way that they address inequities. The way that they, with racism, the way that they deal with disparities, the way that they deal with all of these unhealthy things that continue to hinder us all. I don't care what color you are. Hate comes in all colors. Mm-hmm. , white, black, yellow, green, whatever way. But if we can deal with some of those issues, the bitterness and those roots of bitterness, why are our communities so bitter? What's going on that we can't come together and talk about it? If you are mad, I'm, I'm cool with you being mad, but can we talk about it? Can, can we reason together in the multitude of council, there can be some safety. If we come in, in a collective way and deal with it, there can be some safety in that.Danielle (00:54:27):The, uh, I was just, and I see your hand, Jessica, I, I was like thinking so much. And Maria, I know you were there with me of our meeting last week with these families that, you know, they came out almost 50 families, you know, 50 people show up to a meeting Thanksgiving week.Maria (00:54:47):And, and I thought, there's so much hope. And just showing up and, and in the showing up, you know, the meeting was advertised. I saw some for like six 15, some for six 30. I got there at six because my phone rang and someone said, Hey, where are you? I said, well, I'm not there yet. They said, well, hurry up. We're here,Oh, it's like six o'clock. So I pulled up, you know, and I got there and the principal was opening the door. And I had emailed early in the day and I said, well, you know, I don't know who's gonna show up because this thing went out over Instagram. It went out, you know, word of mouth.Danielle (00:55:29):And when people got there, y you know, they, the setup was to share stories and then to work towards solutions. But you could see when the invitation was to work towards solutions, people just stayed quiet. Cuz they were like, no, we have more stories to share. And, and let me tell you, we we had to cut it off at like eight 15. Eight. Yeah. Because people were not done and not everybody got a chance to share there. But I think about those families ended, and Maria, you can speak to this too, like, they were like, when is the next meeting? And we had, you know, one of the main leaders from the Latina community was, was speaking and saying like, Hey, like we have problem, you know, we've had problems with the African American community and we, where are they? Like, we know they're suffering.Like, she didn't say it like that, but basically like, we are not the only people of color here that are experiencing this. So, um, that gave me a lot of hope. The ability to show up and the stories they shared, I think are compounded, like what you say, the history, when you name the history, I'm like, oh crap, we're repeating all of this right now in live time. Like, it's happened yesterday. It happened, probably happened today, probably happened tomorrow. Like, we actually haven't, like slowed it down. It doesn't feel like, but Maria, Jessica, like, feel free to jump in. That's kind of where I was at.Jessica (00:56:59):So Danielle, I guess I wanted to jump in. I guess a couple things, especially, you know, after hearing, you know, Aku talk, you know, one of the things I think government should be doing is, you know, addressing, you know, inequities head on. And, um, some of you might follow, uh, the health district on, on social media. But, um, two weeks ago, um, the health district did a Facebook post recognizing transgender Awareness week. Now, this is the first time the health district has ever done a post like that. And you wouldn't believe, well, actually you would believe the amount of hate that we got. But I have to tell you though, before we declared racism a public health crisis and really got deep into this work, I don't know if we would've ever done a post like that. Um, but you know, it was a conversation between the equity program and our communications program.Our, our communications folks were all on board. They even bumped this, this idea for this post up to our administrator who was supportive of it. He goes, Hey, just make sure that you include our mission statement that, you know, our job is to promote the health of all people in Kitsap County. And, and I was really proud of the agency because I, you know, as government, sometimes we have to be careful about how we speak and sometimes it's hard to be the first. But to be honest, I didn't see any other governmental entity. And you all can check, please check me on this. But I didn't see any other governmental entity make that comment, you know, make that statement that we support our lgbtq plus and our transgender neighbors, loved ones, community members. Um, and so this was a small thing, but this is where, you know, um, you know, there, there are these huge changes that we need to make as a culture, right?And, and, and government structures. But even if it's just the acknowledgement of the suffering of people and the fact that we are, we see them, we honor them, and we're there with them is huge. Um, and, and, you know, and I give kudos to, to, to to you Danielle and, and Aku. Cause I know y'all have been having these community conversations. So having, giving people a space to share their truth and their experiences is huge. And when you can bring government officials there to hear it, because often, and, and I, and I'm speaking broadly, I mean, I I I've been in government for almost 15 years, so I, not an expert, but I've been in it long enough. You know, we tend to like the quantitative data, right? The numbers. And I think as an public health in general, there's been this big movement about, and I'm gonna use my my nerd term, but disaggregating data.So looking at the numbers, but saying, oh, well, let's see, can we break this down? What is our Asian community experiencing? Or Pacific Islander? And that gives some depth to it. But then also realizing that there are sub-communities within this community. And, you know, um, Maria and I were talking about, um, VN Voices of the Pacific Island network. They had an event earlier this year, and they had some data that showed that not all Pacific Islanders have the same educational experiences and this educational outcomes. So on, on the one hand, you know, government, we love numbers. Well, we need to dig deeper into those numbers, right? Break things down and really figure out what our community's experiencing. And sometimes in public health, we're like, oh, if the community's too small, then the analysis might not be enough. Who cares? Just still bring that data up.And that's where you compliment it with the stories, right? The qualitative data. And this is something where I think when you think of governments as white supremacists, right? You know, there's this need for productivity. And you have to, for every media you go to, you have to show what specific outcomes you have. Well, that's also something I'm hoping to change slowly at the, at the agency too. But, um, but also with data and, and the, the importance of storytelling and catching these stories and elevating them. And one of the things that, um, and you know, Kang Marie can talk about this. When we had our first health equity collaborative meeting, I got a question by a community member who was skeptical, right? Because their experience was when they've worked with government, they have gotten roadblock after roadblock after roadblock. And having to be honest and be like, look, here's what I can do as a manager of a program of two people.But at that meeting, we had a, the health officer there, and he is one of our highest officials at the health district. He's like our Spock, um, if you're a Star Trek nerd, but, um, which Memorial Star Wars. But, um, you know, our chief science officer was there. My supervisor who was a director was there. So, I mean, one thing I'm also hoping with, with these collaborative meetings, if, if they're meeting community meetings, also just throw that out there where you think having the health district be present is important and you want somebody with a director or administrator in their title. That's also something that, um, you know, I can also, I can also help facilitate. But something also, Danielle or maybe actually, um, Kayleigh, to your point, you know, we talk about this work, but how do we support each other? So we support each other in terms of, um, you know, bring cross-disciplinary, but then also really elevating the fact that we need that self-care and that connection and the fact that this is such heavy work.Um, you know, Maria and I have mentioned, we, we, we've helped with some of these, uh, focus groups for the kids at community resources. The stories are, are just heartbreaking. Um, and whether it's our youth and how they experience bullying, our elders who are experiencing lack of care, you know, lack of resources, and they just need some additional help. And you don't have that necessarily multi-generational household like you did before. So they don't have the supports that they had in the past. There's so much going on. But I think also all of us doing this kind of work, taking care of each other as well, and then also letting people know it's, it's okay to not be okay. Um, so anyway, I just, I just wanted to throw that out there too.Maria (01:02:33):So I've been pondering Akuyea, uh, question towards the end and she said, how do we do this work? How do we, um, collaborate and, um, bring about solutions? And something that, uh, Jessica mentioned fairly early on when she spoke, she said, the importance of letting go of ego, right? Leaving our ego at the door and, uh, working collaborative with one each other o one another as we do this work. And then the second thing is listening. And that's the one thing I've really learned as, um, uh, community engagement specialists, uh, working with Jessica, is that when I bring concerns to her or other community members, bring concerns to her, she listens, and then she acts, she does, whether it's something that, it's a long-term thing that will take a while to address or something that we can address quickly. Uh, she keeps this wonderful worksheets and she keeps track of where she's at on different projects. And so I think being able to be transparent, because since she shares that information, she shared some of that information at the health equity, um, collaborative meeting that we had. Um, I think that's how we build trust with our community members, that when they come, uh, to our organization, that we will not just listen, but we will act now. It might not be immediate, but we will be taken action. Um, and so, um, that's something that I've learned just in my one month at the public health district with Jessica.Jump in. Thank you, Jessica. Thank you for that. One of the things that, you know, I was talking with one of my, um, equity sisters, Carrie Augusta, and as we were reading through the newspaper and stuff, you know, she said, you know, we need to be looking at patterns of oppression. Are we doing that in a collective way? Just looking at the patterns, those patterns keep manifesting. It doesn't matter if it's manifesting with the African American community, the Hispanic community, the Pacific Islander community, whatever community is, are we looking, are we looking at those patterns of oppression? That's key for us to move forward as we do the work. Because in order for us to address, uh, and undo some of these things, we gotta identify 'em. We've gotta take time to sit down and identify these patterns that keep, you know, go. You know, that just like when we were, were dealing with, you know, with, uh, the racism on Bainbridge Island, you know, uh, it manifests itself back in the nineties and then again in the two early 2000. But I said, look at the, they go on ground for a little while and then they come back out.But look at the patterns of how they begin to, to do that work, uh, of, of, um, you know, racism. Look at the pattern of it. Look at how it shows up. Look at how it, it manifests itself in our institutions, in our workplaces, you know, in those areas that we are in on a daily basis. Don't matter in the schools. Look, they've been dealing with racism in the schools forever. Ever since Little Rock nine, they've been dealing with racism in the schools. And that was because why? Because racism was alive and well, and LA racism is still alive and well. So how do we begin to move these things and begin to address these things in a way that's gonna shift the policy and procedures? It should not be allowed in the institutional, shouldn't be allowed in the schools, shouldn't be allowed in our city governments, if you're serving all of us, if you are serving every one of those students, why are we dealing with what's happening at North Kitsap School District? And, and there's some questions I think that we need to be asking to administration and to those superintendents and to those staff members, because they're the ones that hold those practices in place, whether they're just or unjust. Who are the gatekeepers?Yeah. You gotta see who's gatekeeping and who's gatekeeping what, and, and really doing the, that type of visioning to be able to address these disparities or, or address the racism or address all of these inequities. Because if you got a principal that's gate keeping it, why do you think it keeps coming up?Danielle (01:08:20):Because it's us who hold these things in, in place. Human beings hold these practices in place. None of us get away. All of us are accountable. Mm-hmm. , it's, it's not just, that's when that one, that one, no, it's us. It's all of us who hold these practices and these policies in place. It's whether you will or whether you won't.So tho those are the things I think when we can get down to those foundational principles on how to address, and really, are we asking the right questions? Because they'll have us running off on a, a wild goose chase on something that, that , I'm just saying that don't even that, that is totally gonna miss the mark. You know, because if we, if we just keep pruning this thing, pruning it, pruning it, and never getting down to the root of it, we ain't plucking up nothing. We, we, we, all we doing is making it flourish and thrive. Because why do we prune? We prune things so it can come back healthier and stronger. I'm just, I'm just using these parables so we can see what we doing. Are we just pruning this thing? Are we getting to the root of it so we can pluck it up? Because if we're not, I think we're missing, we need to go back and revision and revisit and re-question and ask those. What's the, because you all know what's the root causeWhat's the root cause to the disparities that's happening, Jessica, in your departments or at the health district? What's the root cause when you are up in these schools and these things keep on, um, coming up and manifesting? What's the root causeDanielle (01:10:43):Go back. Do, do that questioning, just ponder. Just look at it. But let's, let's get our chart out. Let's see what's happening, and then, then we can have a real good conversation about next steps and how we can move forward and what we gonna do.Danielle (01:11:07):Kaylee, I saw your hand raised. Um, and, and I just wanted to say, like briefly after that meeting, I had a post up on Instagram, uh, highlighting the article, and I had over 400 likes, but 300 of them were from local students. And I had over a hundred private messages to me, and I screenshot them. And, and it wasn't just Latino students, it was black students, it was white students, it was, you know, L G B T Q community. Like they're ba I, what I understood from that is like, come on, get to work. Like, and I've, I've sent the screenshots, you know, to Maria and a few to Kali and some toku, you know, um, because they're important. The messages they give were important. Um, but yeah. Kaylee, jump in.Kalie (01:12:00):Yeah, I just, I mean, I love the questions that are being asked and Aku, some of your metaphors are like so amazingly helpful. Um, the pruning, uh, like I, yes, like I, I think that that is part of it is not getting to the root. And I think one of the things that Danielle and I have been trying to work on in our groups is also what you mentioned Maria, is like, we have to be able to listen to each other. And I think like from a mental health standpoint and the impact of racism, like there is so much shame, so people cannot listen. I mean, especially speaking from a white person, my own racism, having to work through that and, and then when I, like me as a white person in these conversations, right? So many people cannot hear like, we're never getting down to that.And like that is part of what I think we're trying to address in those small group settings is like, how to teach people to dig down deep and actually, like, what is happening in your body in these conversations. And I think, like, I feel like this like top like both and like the accountability you're talking about a kue, like, has to be, because some people will never, ever be able to get to what is deep down and actually deal with it. And if there isn't accountability, I don't, we're not, we're not gonna cut any of that rot out . But I think like, yeah, like trying to continue to figure out how to get down to that root and deal with people's shame and the fear that like racism has taught you so that you can actually listen so that we can actually collaborate. Um, and I mean, I obviously am speaking to my white, uh, community members that it's like, that is our work as white people that we have to work down to, like what prevents us from listening and hearing and changing and holding other white people accountable. Um, so that's where that was taking me.Jessica (01:14:07):So Kue, you asked about, you know, the root cause of inequities. And I don't necessarily have the answer, but I wanna to share. Um, I, I've seen a growing conversation, um, kinda in public health circles about power as a social determinant of health. So when public health people use the term social determinants of health, they're looking at what social factors affect health. Um, there are different models out there, but most public health experts agree that more affects health besides what you eat and how much you exercise. It's the social and cultural factors. It's, it's, it's, um, the economy, it's your built environment like, you know, access to sidewalks, parks and things like that, racism, discrimination, so many things impact health. And what i, I appreciate about power as a factor in health is because that's where you see governments needing to stop holding onto power so much, right?And so there are some, um, agencies that are starting to dismantle that a bit. So I, I wanna elevate, for example, um, our, our colleagues in, so our public health colleagues in Tacoma Pierce County. So they have a budgeting process where they allow the community to help them set budget priorities. We're not there yet as a health district, I hope someday to actually advocate for that as well. But it's looking at how do we share power with our community and how do we also foster community building as well? So like, in, and, and you know, you'll probably know the Square than I do, but just as, as, as an observer, I've noticed like an increase in the number of nonprofits and people wanting to do really amazing work. Um, you know, um, helping other people. But there's that lack of capacity. Oh, you know, people might start nonprofit, but they might not have all the training that they need.Um, so as, as a community looking at power and how do we shift that and doing a power analysis, and I, I think you've talked to me about this, you know, really looking at who holds power in Kitsap County and how do we work together to, to to share that power. Um, so, so there, there, there's that piece. But then also, um, you know, Kuya talked about training, right? And so for me, a lo

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Purusha Gordon - mum of two, aged 43 is no longer a stranger to wild challenges after a change of mindset 6 years ago transformed her life.    Having battled with depression and weight gain after the arrival of her children, Purusha realised something had to change. Approaching her 40's in the worst shape and health she'd ever been in, Purusha's mission became to create a healthy lifestyle, to rebuild confidence and self belief, living life for each day.   After completing 40 challenges in her 40th year, the love and passion for living life healthy and well opened up an opportunity to take on the challenge to build a team and row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean in 2021.    Purusha believes it is never too late to make a positive change to your physical and mental health and with a bucket load of determination and hard work, 6 years later she has set a new World Record, rowing across the Pacific Ocean as part of the Ocean Sheroes team.    Pulling together a challenge of this enormity in a global pandemic took a big dose resilience and positivity to overcome hurdle after hurdle.    Purusha now spends her time speaking about her journey to health and works under the umbrella of The Health and Wellbeing Expert.    Using her experience in this field Purusha is passionate about helping individuals and organisations create healthier, happier and more balanced lives.    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show Notes Purusha, in her own words Purusha's journey to the Pacific Ocean Growing up as a sporty child Her fondness for water Having children in her mid-30s Smoking, drinking coffee, and weight gain What it's like to go on a five-day detox Experiencing postnatal depression Why did Purusha decide to go on a detox What she did to get back into fitness Losing weight and feeling better Signing up for Tough Mudder Completing 40 challenges in her 40th year Challenges in preparation for the Pacific race 18 months of preparation during the pandemic Finding a team to complete the race How the team came together during the global pandemic What motivates Purusha Feeling empowered and stronger Rowing the Pacific Ocean in 35 days, 14 hours and 32 minutes Everyone having a role to play on the boat Putting friendship at the top of priorities Living life in the present and in the moment Disengaging from technology and its beauty The magical moments she had while rowing the Pacific Ocean Some of Purusha's future plans and challenges Moving into the health and well-being space "It's never too late to do anything." The story behind her first name Final words of advice   Social Media   Website: www.thehealthandwellbeingexpert.com    Instagram: @purusha.gordon    Health & Wellbeing @thehealthandwellbeingexpert    Twitter: @purushagordon   In June 2021, Ocean Sheroes set off in The Great Pacific Rowing Race, a 2,700 mile row from San Francisco, California to Waikiki, Hawaii.   Aiming to break the current female-four World Record of 50 days, 8 hours and 14 minutes, set in 2014, Bella Collins, Purusha Gordon, Lily Lower and Mary Sutherland set a NEW WORLD RECORD of 35 Days, 14 Hours and 32 Minutes   Instagram: @oceansheroes   

On this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, David is joined by Jacqueline Brassey, Chief Scientist and Director of Research for People and Organisation Performance at McKinsey and Co. Bringing over 20 years of experience as a practitioner academic in Leadership, Organisational Development and Positive Neuroscience, Jacqueline is passionate about helping organisations thrive by promoting mental health, wellbeing, agility and resilience. Research that Jacqueline has recently led has shown that despite organisations focusing their efforts on improving employee wellbeing, employee burnout remains shockingly high. This episode's conversation will cover various insights and actions HR Leaders can adopt to create a successful mental health and wellbeing strategy. Topics of discussion include: The impact toxic company cultures have on employee burnout How to build resilience through adaptability and authentic confidence Creating a workplace that attracts the future of work Links to the resources: https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/addressing-employee-burnout-are-you-solving-the-right-problem https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/present-company-included-prioritizing-mental-health-and-well-being-for-all https://www.managementboek.nl/boek/9789462156869/authentiek-zelfvertrouwen-jacqueline-brassey https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/deliberate-calm Support from this podcast comes from Hibob. You can learn more by visiting: www.hibob.com/dhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*This is a SPONSORED episode with Vitality UK* If you're interested in a discussion around health, future of work and hybrid working this is one for you.Today I'm in conversation with Dr Katie Tryon, Behaviour Change Expert and Director of Health Strategy at the health insurer, Vitality UK. Prior to moving into various health roles and moving to Kenya, she trained as a medical doctor at Oxford University and Imperial College London. Katie is passionate about sustainability and longevity in healthcare around the world and she is always finding new ways to push this agenda forward through her work at Vitality. Today we're talking about hybrid working over a year since the so-called Covid ‘Freedom Day' - how are businesses actually contributing to the health and wellbeing of those that work for them? How has work changed, and how do we make it better? Vitality recently partnered with CBI Economics to survey 350 chief executives, combining this with insights from more than 2,000 workers across the UK - to reveal the priorities, perceptions and experiences of workplace health and wellbeing support in this new working world. We'll be discussing these findings and how we can actually create healthier boundaries at work and at home. If you are interested in reading more about the findings, you can head to the show-notes and follow the link. Hope you enjoy this episode! To read more about the report, go here: xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Join Graham and Jonathan as they discuss how you can enhance your high performance through aspects of health, well-being and brain health. These are topics that both feel so passionate about and are early adopters so have experimented with. You can hear about the macro view on: eat move sleep breathe focus and prosper. This month's session is on what you eat and your exercise regime. You can hear about longevity and the importance of the 'blue zones' where Graham has lived in a number of them around the world (Okinawa) with the importance of a sense of purpose exercise and social interaction. You may be interested in extreme endurance events like the double mountain marathons and ironman competition, which both hosts have completed, and what they learnt about managing inflammation. You will receive details about diet, illness, sickness, the 'stoic philosophy' and the importance that, between stimulus and response, you always have a choice. Happiness is about exercising CHOICE. You will receive recommendations about some of the hosts' favourite books on health and well-being and you can look forward to the next month where in part two they look into sleeping breathing mindfulness and yoga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode, Kerry interviews Isobel Knight, a writer, researcher and lecturer on hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. She was also a practitioner of the Bowen technique--a gentle form of soft tissue therapy from Australia for 17 years. Isobel unfortunately medically retired in 2017.. Isobel is the author of 'A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Ehlers-Danlos (Type III) - Hypermobility Syndrome' and she co-wrote, with John Wilks, 'Using the Bowen Technique to Address Complex and Common Conditions.' Isobel first published the book, 'Hypermobility Syndrome - bending without breaking' that became so successful it was changed into a second edition in 2016, and contains 5 new chapters. Isobel also had a narrative medicine and EDS article published in the prestigious American Journal of Genetics in 2015. Isobel also worked with Dr. Carol Clark at the University of Bournemouth on research into a humanistic framework for managing EDS which culminated in a paper published in December 2017 in the Journal of Qualitative Studies of Health Well-Being. Isobel has been published in the British Medical Journal and has lectured extensively across the United Kingdom. Links: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ajmg.c.31428 Twitter: https://twitter.com/isobelknight2 https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/isobel-knight-2/a-multidisciplinary-approach-to-managing-ehlers-danlos-type-iii-hypermobility-syndrome/9781848190801/

Forty-five-year-old Michelle from Australia has been dealing with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) for the last 10 years. She's tried numerous dietary approaches including a low FODMAPS diet, and reports that her past restrictive diets seem to have only increased her food intolerances. Regardless of what she eats, she's frequently struck with extreme discomfort, causing her intense anxiety and worry about the consequences of trying to engage in the simple — and necessary — act of eating. To boot, Michelle is often ravenous and snacks a lot throughout the day, contributing to some weight gain that she would like to shed. Unsure of how to proceed, she consults with Marc David, eating psychology expert and founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, for help. Listen in as Marc helps her hone in on the true cause of her IBS, and how she can work to unwind the unfortunate state of digestive distress she finds herself in each day. Tune in now!   -----------------------------   With his dual training in clinical nutrition and psychology, Marc David, M.A., has spent the last 40 years helping people around the world heal their relationship with food. As the founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, Marc is the author of the bestselling books, Nourishing Wisdom: A Mind Body Approach to Health & Well-Being, and The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss. He reaches millions of people each year who are struggling with unwanted eating challenges and body image concerns through his speaking engagements, celebrated podcast series, and his internationally-acclaimed Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training.    Learn more about The Institute for the Psychology of Eating: https://psychologyofeating.com/    Watch our special masterclass on the Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training to learn more about how you can positively transform your own relationship with food while helping others do the same. Tune in here: https://psychologyofeating.online/ss/    Follow us on social:  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/IPEfanpage - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatingpsychology/ - Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/eatingpsych   #psychologyofeating #foodpsychology #eatingpsychology #nutritionexpert #weightloss #weightlossdiet #ibs #anxiety #glutenfree #dairyfree #estrogendominance #progesterone #functionalmedicine #insulinregulation #relaxationresponse #meditation #healthcoach #mindbodynutrition #emotions #nutrition #marcdavid #instituteforthepsychologyofeating