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Our daily behaviors change our health. What we eat, how much stress we have, our mindset, and the exercises we make – or not – can strongly influence our immune system and our overall health.Sometimes, taking care of all of these aspects in our day to day life can be overwhelming, but the amazing people at Open Source Wellness have the strong belief that the behaviors that may feel like chores in other realms become fun, rewarding, and accessible when the community is involved.In today’s episode, I invited Ben to talk about the innovative way in which he helps other people maximize their functioning from a physical and mental standpoint. The participants in his program are seeing striking improvements in health, including an average of 21% decreases in systolic blood pressure, 57% decreases in depression severity, and a 77% decrease in emergency room utilization. How? Hit play, to find out!Ben Emmert-Aronson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, researcher, and advocate. He is the Founder and Director of Open Source Wellness – a non-profit in the business of building health and wellbeing in partnership with low-income folks with chronic disease. Open Source Wellness utilizes person-centered design to build health and wellbeing events where participants actively engage in movement, mindfulness, plant-based meals, and health coaching.So, listen to Episode 37 of Rejuvenaging to learn how you can be part of Open Source Wellness programs, and the essential steps for improving your overall wellbeing.Questions I ask:Can you tell us, what is the meaning behind the term “behavioral pharmacy” and just in general what is Open Source Wellness? (03:37)What services do you provide? (07:09)Do you find that people are motivated to do it online? (12:40)Can you share with us a little bit about how you got into the psychology realm and how you wound up in the wellness area? (21:47)Are you optimistic about how our branch of psychology is going and whether it will move to take on an even bigger part of consciousness? (24:17)I noticed that Open Source Wellness got the Scattergood Award. What is that and why did you win? (30:33)In this episode, you will learn:How low-income people can afford to access Open Source Wellness. (09:14)How Coronavirus changed the way Ben and his team work with people. (11:11)The measurements that Ben did, to prove the effect his program has on the overall health of people. (14:18)How he answers to the skepticism of the people who think only a pill will solve their problems. (17:42)The shift that is happening toward the area of lifestyle medicine. (19:58)Ben’s suggestions in terms of strengthening the immune system. (26:37)Connect with Ben:LinkedInOpen Source Wellness WebsiteEmail: ben@opensourcewellness.org Useful Rejuvenaging Resources:Website: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser - Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.com TEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What do Manatees and mannequins have in common? There's only one woman who can answer this question and that's Maggie Wilds. She's the vintage wonder behind Denise Brain and has developed an impeccable knowledge about vintage brands and clothes. Now she's helping you live your best vintage life. How? Hit play!
In this episode, I am interviewed by Bill Choi of the Anchors of Health Podcast. Bill is a great host and his podcast is 5-stars with 100+ reviews! This is a really fun conversation and a comprehensive introduction to high intensity training. This is an ideal episode for you if you're a beginner to HIT or looking to brush up on your HIT fundamentals. In this episode, we cover: How HIT can save you tons of time in the gym Examples of HIT using machines, bodyweight and free weights Repetition speed How to measure TUL (time-under-load) and total workout time How to determine the correct weight to use for each exercise Best practices for warming up How to train safely How to improve your cardiovascular system … and much more This episode is brought to you by Hituni.com, providers of the best online courses in high intensity training that come highly recommended by Dr. Doug McGuff, Dr James Fisher and Luke Carlson. Course contributors include world-class exercise experts like Drew Baye, Ellington Darden and Skyler Tanner. If you want to become an excellent HIT Personal Trainer, create a great team of trainers, build a successful fitness business or just significantly improve your knowledge of high intensity training, use CW10 to get 10% off courses – HERE This episode is also brought to you by Health IQ: A life insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclists, weight lifters, HIT participants and more, get a lower rate on their life insurance. Go to healthiq.com/cwarrior to support the show and see if you qualify. If you take care of yourself, do smart strength training, eat well, and you’re life insurance company doesn’t seem like they care, there’s an answer for you: Health IQ actually gives savings to people who take care of themselves. About 56% of Health IQ customers save between 4-33% on their life insurance. Health IQ customers can save up to a third because physically active people have a 56% lower risk of heart disease, 20% lower risk of cancer and a 58% lower risk of diabetes compared to people who are inactive, but your life insurance company probably just doesn’t care, you care, and there are companies out there that care. To see if you qualify, get your free quote today at healthiq.com/cwarrior or mention the promo code CWarrior when you talk to a health IQ agent. FREE HIT workout progress sheet and 20 podcast transcripts with guests like Dr. Doug McGuff, Drew Baye, and Bill DeSimone – Click Here For all of the show notes, links and resources - Click Here
Stacey Harris is joining me in the very first episode of Behind the Membership to discuss her site, Hit the Mic Backstage. We delve into Stacey's membership journey so far, including: Positioning the membership as an upgrade to her podcast How she created her membership in just 2 weeks The sales funnel she uses to attract new members The impact of $1 trials Why she loves running a community How Hit the Mic Backstage has evolved over the last two years and more!