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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with with Dr. Anna Marie Frank about how our thoughts impact our happiness and health. Anna Marie is a doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, with a PhD in Natural Medicine. She also has training from the Gerson Institute, Amen clinics, Integrative Nutrition Institute, Mindvalley, National Wellness Institute, and the Wellness Council of America. She is a lifelong learner and continues to expand in the field of wellbeing Anna Marie healed her brain after years of depression and challenges with dyslexia and ADD. She is the creator and owner of Happy Whole You—a brain health-focused wellness center located in Bakersfield, California. Anna Marie is the formulator of a brain nutraceutical line, which includes “Happy You, Calm You, & Bright You.” Plus, she just launched her bioavailable liquid nutrition line. She is also the author of the self- improvement book, “Stop Bullying Yourself!” a guide to greater health, wealth, happiness, and success. https://happywholeyou.com/pages/podcast Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.

Are you ready to tackle life? Welcome This Week's Guests Dr. Anna and Dr. Jannine Dr. Anna Marie is a doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, with a PhD in Natural Medicine. She also has training from the Gerson Institute, Amen clinics, Integrative Nutrition Institute, Mindvalley, National Wellness Institute, and the Wellness Council of America. She is a lifelong learner… The post Charlie's Angels of Wellness: Tackling Life, Comparison, and Weight Loss With Dr. Anna Marie Frank and Dr. Jannine Krause |256 appeared first on Melissa Vogel.

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Dr. Grace Ingram, Wellbeing Program and Employee Engagement Manager City of Alexandria  ·       A candid conversation about ·       And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:  https://www.conference-board.org/  ·       www.AmazingCities.org ·       www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About Dr. Grace Ingram, Wellbeing Program and Employee Engagement Manager City of Alexandria:     Dr. Grace Ingram is the Wellbeing Program and Employee Engagement Manager for the City of Alexandria in Northern Virginia. Prior to her role with the City, Dr. Grace was a wellness consultant with Harden & Associates where she provided wellness program consulting and expertise to over 30 different companies throughout the Southeast region of the U.S. She holds a Bachelor's in Biology from Spelman College, a Master's in Exercise Science with a concentration in Health Promotion from Georgia State University, and a Doctorate in Health Science with a concentration in Global Health from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Ingram is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine as a Certified Exercise Physiologist®, as well as a Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist with the National Wellness Institute. From a very early age she always knew she wanted to do something geared towards helping others. Over time she discovered that inspiring, creating, and managing wellbeing programs was her passion and purpose in life. Within her current role she is honored to be able to help others improve upon their current dimensions of wellbeing from physical and mental to financial and purposeful. She realizes that they all hold equal weight and should be cared for singularly as well as in unison with one another. In her spare time, Dr. Grace loves to spend time with her family, traveling, learning about new cultures, and listening to all types of music.   About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: ·       The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   ·       Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: ·       “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: ·       Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: ·       Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: ·       Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net    

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Laura Putnam, CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, talk about how mental health can be championed within the workplace through strategic leadership and innovative well-being programs.Laura Putnam, MA, is a global well-being leader, author of the bestselling book “Workplace Wellness That Works”, and the CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, a prominent well-being consultancy. Renowned for her dynamic keynote presentations, Laura has collaborated with a diverse array of organizations—from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies, universities, and nonprofits. Her work centers on empowering over 40,000 managers and leaders to embed well-being into workplace culture, helping them champion wellness from both an individual and organizational perspective.Laura challenges the common view that poor health outcomes are purely a matter of personal responsibility, highlighting evidence that our environments and culture play a substantial role. She advocates for creating supportive spaces that enable everyone to thrive, much like fish depend on clean water to flourish.Her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, USA Today, and on FOX, ABC, and MSNBC. Laura has been honored with the American Heart Association's “Impact” award and the National Wellness Institute's “Circle of Leadership” award. Laura is a graduate of Brown University and Stanford University.In a wide-ranging conversation, Seth and Laura discuss:☑️ Encouraging leaders to assess their influence on team morale and workplace culture.☑️ Addressing underlying workplace factors that impact employees' mental health and performance.☑️ Facilitating team-based activities to foster psychological safety and collective well-being.☑️ Equipping leaders to handle essential mental health conversations confidently with team members.☑️ Promoting policies that address mental health needs and support a positive work environment.☑️ Training managers to leverage their roles in positively influencing team mental well-being.☑️ Establishing team norms that encourage open communication and a shared commitment to mental health.☑️ And much more!Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives? Visit EdLogics.

in this episode you discover how to name an unwanted emotion and why that simple act lessens the intensity of the emotion and prepares you to let it go completely.Resources:"Naming Your Emotions". "The Greater Good in Action" - from University of California at Berkeley.  This is a four step process for naming disempowering emotions and lessening their intentsity and emotional effects. Link: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/naming_your_emotions"SCIENCE OF NAMING EMOTIONS"; written by: Michele Mariscal, PhD, NWI Membership Committee. "National Wellness Institute". Link: https://nwijournal.com/science-of-naming-emotions/#:~:text=Lieberman%20found%20that%20subjects%20who,amygdala%20to%20the%20prefrontal%20cortex."Putting feelings into words: affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli". Study shared in "Pub Med". Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17576282/---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:Recorded and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Edits with Ozone 11 (Gentle Polish preset), Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.---Key words:emotional balance, emotional wellbeing, calm, relaxed, stress, stress relief,

"Pets are more than just companions; they are catalysts for mental and physical well-being," says Dr. Karen Wolfe, an Australian-born physician turned health coach. In this episode of the Reinvent Yourself podcast I sit down with Dr. Wolfe to explore the profound impact pets can have on our lives, especially in midlife. From reducing loneliness and stress to improving heart health and mental clarity, discover how the unconditional love of a pet can be a transformative force. Whether you're a lifelong animal lover or considering adopting a new furry friend, this episode offers invaluable insights into choosing the right pet for your lifestyle and maximizing the health benefits of pet ownership Bio: Dr. Karen Wolfe is a physician, health coach, and recipient of the National Wellness Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award. She is passionate about creating health through holistic approaches and making complex information accessible to all.   Time Stamps (05:03) - Talking about the surgeon general's report on loneliness (07:49) - Animals fill a spot in your life that is somewhere between spouse and child (13:00) - The surgeon general says owning an animal can reduce your health risk (19:55) - How a pet can improve your brain health in particular (23:41) - The role of animals and that emptiness feeling in life (25:52) - Doing some research is important when choosing a pet for midlife (30:12) - Having an animal in midlife can have many health benefits, Dr. Karen says   Key Points: - Pets offer significant mental and physical health benefits, including reducing loneliness, stress, and heart disease. - Choosing the right pet for your lifestyle is crucial to maximizing these benefits. - Pets can help improve serotonin levels, leading to better mental health and reduced cravings. - Volunteering at animal shelters can be a great way to experience different types of pets before adopting.   Links and Resources: Visit Covey Club Read Dr. Karen Wolfe's Article on Pet Therapy Surgeon General's Report on Loneliness   If you found this episode inspiring, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join us at CoveyClub.com. Until next time, keep reinventing!

Are you ready to find your Happy Whole You? Welcome This Week's Guest Dr. Anna Marie Dr. Anna Marie is a doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, with a PhD in Natural Medicine. She also has training from the Gerson Institute, Amen clinics, Integrative Nutrition Institute, Mindvalley, National Wellness Institute, and the Wellness Council of America. She is a lifelong… The post Stop Bullying Yourself With Dr. Anna Marie Frank |229 appeared first on Melissa Vogel.

There is a statistic that states that that the power of positive thinking can literally extend your life by 7 years! And, further, our guest today, Dr. Anna Marie Frank, states in this episode that positive thinking can PHYSICALLY strengthen your body and sites several studies to demonstrate that. If all women could harness a positive mindset, we feel that we could, indeed, rule the world! But, you know what women do? Maybe we're speaking for ourselves here, but it is our perspective that a lot of women put themselves down and cling to old negative narratives about not being good enough, smart enough, thin enough...enough...PERIOD. I mean fill in the blank, right?! As a matter of fact, women bully ourselves everyday. We know we catch ourselves doing it. And (while we don't claim to be geniuses at math), when we put two and two together...the negative thoughts we continue to carry around with us are actually taking a physical toll on our bodies. Today, our mind-blowing guest, Dr. Anna Marie Frank, is here to rock our world as we discuss brain health, self-love, and kicking all that negative self-talk to the curb. Dr. Frank has written a book called “Stop Bullying Yourself!” which is like a bible for anyone wanting to boost their health, wealth, happiness, and success. She is here to help us rewire our way of thinking and start living as our true, authentic selves Now, Dr. Anna Marie Frank is not just your run-of-the-mill doctor. She's a badass Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy with a Ph.D. in Natural Medicine. She's got credentials and training from the Gerson Institute, Amen Clinics, Integrative Nutrition Institute, Mindvalley, National Wellness Institute, and the Wellness Council of America. Talk about a lifelong learner! She's a woman after our own heart. But let's get real here. This woman isn't just book smart. She's lived it. She's battled depression, dyslexia, and ADD and came out on top. She's the founder of Happy Whole You, a brain health-focused wellness center out in Bakersfield, California. And trust me, she's bringing the sunshine to those brains! And let's not forget she's the "brains" behind—pun totally intended—a line of brain nutraceuticals like “Happy You, Calm You, & Bright You.” Oh, and did I mention she just launched a new bioavailable liquid nutrition line? Because, you know, why stop at one incredible achievement when you can have a dozen? In this episode, Dr. Frank teaches us: You are the only person who can make you happy. Our brains look for (and find) evidence to validate what we are thinking. We are witness to our own thoughts. We then have to ask ourselves, what if this (negative) thought were not true? Asking ourselves these questions pulls us away from our Limbic (or emotional) brain and back into our logical brain. Women have a larger hippocampus than men, so we have a strong emotional memory! Your thoughts will directly impact the biochemical makeup of your physical body. If you think positive thoughts, your body strengthens. How you're thinking is everything. The first step in learning to stop bullying yourself and to love yourself instead is to let go and trust that your life couldn't have happened any other way than how it has happened thus far. To find more of Dr. Anna Marie Frank: Website | happywholeyou.com Facebook | happywholeyou Instagram | @happywholeyou YouTube | happywholeyou Apple Podcast | Happy Whole You We want to hear from you out there?! What negative narratives are you clinging to? Have you thought about what kind of toll these negative thoughts are having on you? What if you could have an incredible network of women who are struggling with the same things to connect with and talk to? What kind of impact would that have on your life? We have exciting things coming at dearmidlife.com. We'll have curated content especially for you and a network of gal pals who get where you are and want to build connections. Come join the fun!

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I'm chatting with Dr. Matt Dewar about his Stress Better framework, baseline breathing, and biofeedback. Matthew Dewar, Ed.D., is a professional educator, speaker, and author. For fifteen years, he has researched the impact of mindfulness and emotion regulation practices on teaching, learning, and leadership in schools. More recently, he has focused on enhancing health and performance through breathing behavior analysis and heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback training.Dr. Dewar is also the founder of Matt Dewar, LLC, and the creator of the Stress Better® Framework, which he has shared with collegiate and professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, colleges and universities, first responders, and military personnel. Dr. Dewar authored Education and Well-Being: An Ontological Inquiry and The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens. His work has been featured on TEDx, NPR, Thrive Global, the National Wellness Institute, and many podcasts.To take the Nijemegen Questionnaire Matt talked about click HERE. Also, to learn more about the Affective Circumplex click HERE.I hope you find this episode valuable! To connect with Matt visit his website and you can also find him on Instagram. To receive 20% off your first order of Magic Mind:https://magicmind.superfiliate.com/MINDDECLUTTER20 and use code MINDDECLUTTER20 at checkout.I'd love to connect with you on social media

Matthew Dewar, Ed.D., is a professional educator, speaker, and author. For fifteen years, he has researched the impact of mindfulness and emotion regulation practices on teaching, learning, and leadership in schools. More recently, he has focused on enhancing health and performance through breathing behavior analysis and heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback training.Dr. Dewar is also the founder of Matt Dewar, LLC, and the creator of the Stress Better® Framework, which he has shared with collegiate and professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, colleges and universities, first responders, and military personnel. Dr. Dewar authored Education and Well-Being: An Ontological Inquiry, The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens, and The Stress Better Solution (forthcoming). His work has been featured on TEDx, NPR, Thrive Global, the National Wellness Institute, and many podcasts.

Today's conversation is with Dr Joel Bennett Joel Bennett, Ph.D., is President and Founder of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS), a consulting firm specializing in evidence-based wellness technologies to promote organizational health and employee well-being. Dr. Bennett first delivered stress management programming in 1985, and OWLS programs have since reached nearly 250,000 workers across the United States and abroad, including training over 1,000 facilitators and coaches. He is a primary developer of “Team Awareness” and “Team Resilience,” evidence-based culture of health programs recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Surgeon General as effective in reducing employee behavioral risks. Team Awareness/Resilience have been adopted by the U.S. National Guard as one of their flagship prevention programs.  They have been used by municipalities, hospitals, restaurants, electrician training centers, small businesses, Native American tribal government, in rural settings, and in Italy and South Africa. In 2022, Dr. Bennett was acknowledged with the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the National Wellness Institute and, internationally, with the "Positive Leadership Award" from the Positive Leadership Institute. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from the State University of New York (Purchase) and his MA and PhD in Psychology from the University of Texas-Austin. Dr. Bennett has authored/co-authored seven books, including "Raw Coping Power," "Heart-Centered Leadership," and "Your Best Self at Work," and his Google Scholar page provides links to over 30 peer-reviewed scientific studies. He was previously on the board of the Academy of Management's “Spirituality and Religion Interest Group (MSR)” and the Board of Directors for the National Wellness Institute. He provides keynote speaking and continues to train coaches and facilitators in team (culture of health) and resilience workshops. Continuing in the theme of our last episode, today's conversation is in a little different of a flow structure than the previous norm. Dr Joel and I just got off and running, as if we were two friends catching up. I originally had planned to talk more about him and his history but the conversation was just so smooth and in the flow that we didn't get time for that. I am hoping to have him on again for a prequel of sorts. In our conversation today we discussed different body therapeutic modalities, the nature of Andrew's practice, the importance of presence and mindfulness, the concept of safety in bodywork and massage, personal growth and self-awareness, and the concept of open-mindedness.   You can learn more about Dr Joel at presencequest.life and www.organizationalwellness.com If you are enjoying and getting something out of these talks, we'd appreciate it if you would leave a positive review of the podcast and subscribe to it through the platform of your choice. When you do this it really helps other people find us, and we greatly appreciate your support. You can find more about Andrew at andrewrosenstock.com and RolfingInBoston.com Many thanks to Explorers Society for use of their song " All In" from their majestic album 'Spheres' Please check them out here https://open.spotify.com/album/1plT1lAPWEQ1oTRbWOiXm3?si=eAL08OJdT5-sJ6FwwZD50g

Stacy Musial and Brenda Carey take a deep dive into conversation with Dr. Joel Bennett about his new book Soulful Capacities and tapping into Acceptance, Presence, Flow and Synchronicities We discuss: Joel's new book Soulful Capacities What is a soulful capacity? What does acceptance really mean? How do we truly come to a place of acceptance with an open heart? How does one truly become present? What do we need to do to feel our way into that presence?We discuss flow. How do we stay in a place of flow and what about when we are out of flow. How can we recognize that as well?We discuss tapping into flow to experience synchronicities How Joel's work is supporting the bigger picture of healing the world and what his Macrovision is for the work that he doesPlease listen to our previous episode with Joel ep #159, Shifting Our Perception of TimeJoel Bennett's bioJoel Bennett, Ph.D., is President of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS), a consulting firm specializing in evidence-based wellness technologies to promote organizational health and employee well-being. Dr. Bennett first delivered stress management programming in 1985, and OWLS programs have since reached nearly 250,000 workers across the United States and abroad, including training over 1,000 facilitators and coaches. In 2022, Dr. Bennett was acknowledged with the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the National Wellness Institute and, internationally, with the "Positive Leadership Award" from the Positive Leadership Institute. Dr. Bennett has authored/co-authored seven books, including "Raw Coping Power," "Heart-Centered Leadership," and "Your Best Self at Work," Joel Bennett's linkwww.presencequest.lifeBe the Love Links:Website: https://www.bethelovepodcast.com/Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bethelovepodcastFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bethelovepodcast Instagram: @bethelovepodcastPatreon Website: https://www.patreon.com/bethelovepodcastStacy Musial's website https://awakenyourempoweredsoul.com Brenda Carey's FREE video on Natural Energy Boosters: Fatigue Reliefhttps://www.sacredpathyogaandreiki.com/journeyYour Empowered Soul: A Natural Pathway to Healing Anxiety and Depression https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0578401851/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_Y764EDGHTVEKW7EV25H7--Heatherlyn's website: https://www.heatherlynmusic.com This episode was edited by Chelsea Weaverhttp://chelseaweaverpodcasting.comlinktree, https://linktr.ee/chelseaweaverpodcasting

Thank you for joining us for our final episode of our health and fitness mini-series! John Duffield and Troy Burden welcome back Anna Marie Frank and Dr. Beatty as they discuss the many different services they offer and how they focus on improving the overall health and wellness of their patients. Anna Marie Frank has initial meetings with her patients so they can give her a detailed list of their symptoms along with a list of their medications so she can create a personal wellness plan for them. Dr. Beatty has multiple different tests he can run depending on the patient's visit that he can use to determine what the root of their problem is. They both focus on listening to their patients to create personalized plans that will increase their patients quality of life. Anna Marie is a doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, with a PhD in Holistic Medicine. She is also a certified brain health professional, ICF certified coach, certified master herbalist, and lover of life! She is also an author, speaker, employee wellness consultant, and mindset/Quantum Body Energy Coding coach. Her mission is to end mental health stigmas and help all people upgrade their brains and biology through lifestyle choices while rewiring their neuro pathways using holistic modalities. Anna Marie healed her own brain after years of depression and challenges with dyslexia and ADD. She is the creator and owner of Happy Whole You. A brain health-focused wellness center located in Bakersfield, California, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Anna Marie is also the formulator of her own brain nutraceutical line which includes, “Happy You, Calm You, & Bright You.” And she is the author of the self-improvement book, “Stop Bullying Yourself!” a guide to greater health, wealth, happiness, and success. Additionally, Anna Marie has training from the Gerson Institute, Amen clinics, Integrative nutrition institute, Mindvalley, the National Wellness Institute, WELCOA Wellness Council of America, and more. She is a lifelong learner and continues to expand in the field of wellbeing. Dr. Hugh Beatty, aka “The Wellness Doc”, is committed to providing quality medical care for your entire family. Dr. Beatty graduated from Occidental College in 1981 and obtained his BA in Chemistry from USCD School of Medicine in 1985. He has been practicing medicine in Bakersfield since 1998 where he offers comprehensive medical care and pain management procedures.         LEARN MORE ABOUT HUGH BEATTY, MD: Website: www.hughbeatty.com/ Phone: 661-395-0315 Email: dr.beatty@yahoo.com Facebook: The_Wellness_Doc LinkedIn: Dr_Hugh_BeattyMD   LEARN MORE ABOUT HAPPY WHOLE YOU: Website: https://happywholeyou.com/ Phone: 661-337-0216 Email: info@happywholeyou.com  Instagram: happywholeyou Facebook: Happy_Whole_You_Bakersfield LinkedIn: Anna_Marie      

Welcome back to episode four of our Health and Fitness mini series! Troy Burden and Amanda DiGiacomo had the opportunity to sit down with Stacy Kuwahara the Director for Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Anna Marie Frank the Founder of Happy Whole You to discuss the importance of mental health. Anna outlined the services she offers at Happy Whole You and how she strives to help others with their mental health journey after struggling with it herself during her younger years. Stacy explains the common issues she comes across in her field of expertise and how they can be prevented with early intervention. If you have questions regarding mental health please listen to this week's episode and reach out to either Anna Marie Frank or Stacy Kuwahara.  Stacy Kuwahara is the Behavioral Health Director for Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. She oversees the Kern County Mental Health Plan, responsible for providing a full array of mental health and substance use services for Medi-Cal Beneficiaries in Kern. She is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and has over 20 years' experience working in the mental health field. Prior to working in the county, she has worked throughout California for private organizations and spent time working for the National Health System in England. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Anna Marie is a doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, with a PhD in Holistic Medicine. She is also a certified brain health professional, ICF certified coach, certified master herbalist, and lover of life! She is also an author, speaker, employee wellness consultant, and mindset/Quantum Body Energy Coding coach. Her mission is to end mental health stigmas and help all people upgrade their brains and biology through lifestyle choices while rewiring their neuro pathways using holistic modalities. Anna Marie healed her own brain after years of depression and challenges with dyslexia and ADD. She is the creator and owner of Happy Whole You. A brain health-focused wellness center located in Bakersfield, California, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Anna Marie is also the formulator of her own brain nutraceutical line which includes, “Happy You, Calm You, & Bright You.” And she is the author of the self-improvement book, “Stop Bullying Yourself!” a guide to greater health, wealth, happiness, and success. Additionally, Anna Marie has training from the Gerson Institute, Amen clinics, Integrative nutrition institute, Mindvalley, the National Wellness Institute, WELCOA Wellness Council of America, and more. She is a lifelong learner and continues to expand in the field of wellbeing.  LEARN MORE ABOUT KERN COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES:  Website: www.kernbhrs.org/ Email: kburton@kleinlaw.com Phone Numbers:  The access & Assessment Center: 661-686-8080 24 Hour Crisis Hotline Toll Free: 1-800-991-5272 24 Hour Substance Use: 1-866-266-4898 Assisted Outpatient Treatment: 844-360-8251 Family Advocacy Services: 844-360-8250 Instagram: kernbhrs Facebook: Kern_Behavioral_Health_and_Recovery_Services LinkedIn: KernBehabioralHealthandRecoveryServices Twitter: https://twitter.com/KernBHRS LEARN MORE ABOUT HAPPY WHOLE YOU:  Website: https://happywholeyou.com/  Email: info@happywholeyou.com Phone Number: 661-337-0216 Instagram: happywholeyou Facebook: Happy_Whole_You LinkedIn: Anna_Marie_Frank    

Early Bird link to Dr. Joel's book ($1.99 on September 13th and 14th): bit.ly/QFP2LAUNCH Dr. Joel's Amazon Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/Joel-B.-Bennett/e/B001K8T25A Joel Bennett, PhD, is an author who has been writing since he was 10 years old. He has done tremendous work in the space of spirituality. After the success of his Quest For Presence Book 1: The Map And The Radiant Forces, he is now releasing his book 2: The Soulful Capacity. Please use this link, to access the book at a discounted price!   Dr Joel Bennett is the President of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS), a consulting firm that specializes in evidence-based wellness and e-learning technologies to promote organizational health and employee well-being. Dr. Bennett first delivered stress management programming in 1985 and OWLS programs have since reached close to 250,000 workers across the United States and abroad. He is primary developer of “Team Awareness” and “Team Resilience,” evidence-based, culture of health programs recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Health as effective in reducing employee behavioral risks. Team Awareness has been adapted by the U.S. National Guard as one of their flagship prevention programs and it has been used by municipalities, hospitals, restaurants, electrician training centers, small businesses, Native American tribal government, and in Italy and South Africa. In 2008, he was acknowledged with the Service Leadership award from the National Wellness Institute. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from State University of New York (Purchase) and his MA and PhD in Psychology from University of Texas-Austin. Dr. Bennett was previously on the board of the Academy of Management's “Spirituality and Religion Interest Group (MSR)” and is currently on the Board of Directors for the National Wellness Institute. He provides key-note speaking and continues to train facilitators in team (culture of health) and resilience workshops. Visit organizationalwellness.com to learn more.   For suggestions and feedback please write to hello@officialsom.com. To support the show, head over to https://www.patreon.com/SOMxtalks.

Our guest on today's episode is LaBarron Burwell. Hailing from Oxford, North Carolina, LaBarron's passion for wellness began early, as he completed his undergraduate degree in kinesiology. His quest for excellence led him to the DC Metro area, where he honed his skills over a decade, blending wellness education seamlessly into the world of organizational development. LaBarron's credentials speak volumes—he holds a master's degree in organizational development and is a certified wellness practitioner by the prestigious National Wellness Institute. His driving mission is captivating: to empower individuals on both personal wellness journeys and professional development through systematic, practical approaches. In this episode, we unpack the following talking points: 1. Integrating Wellness into the Workplace: LaBarron sheds light on the revolutionary concept of infusing wellness practices into the workplace. Discover how leaders prioritizing well-being at work not only enhances individual health but also fuels collective well-being across an organization. 2. Understanding Mental Hygiene: LaBarron's expertise extends to the realm of mental hygiene—an essential yet often overlooked facet of well-being. We explore the significance of mental well-being and practical tips to maintain a healthy and resilient mind in the face of life's challenges. 3. The Journey to Better Sleep: Sleep—a cornerstone of well-being. LaBarron shares his experience with needing to craft an evening routine. We have a discussion about the benefits of sleep and strategies to improve our sleep quality over time. If you are interested in getting connected with LaBarron, here is where you can find him: Instagram: @lbthegreat  Website: www.labarronburwell.com  Questions? Comments? Feedback? Please send them to podcast@balanceperiod.com Let's listen, learn, and grow together! Balance Period Resources: See our Products/Services: https://shop.balanceperiod.com/ Check out the Generational Wellness Digest: https://balance-period.ck.page/profile Get a Free WHOOP Wellness Tracker - https://join.whoop.com/balanceperiod Sustainable Self-Care System Discounts: shorturl.at/lpsMV Download our Free Energy Management Guide: https://balance-period.ck.page/742a74403a Access our Link Hub: https://linktr.ee/balanceperiod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balance-period/support

Here's what I'll be covering in this episode: Mindful Moment - I guide you through three deep breaths, enveloping you in a sense of calm and presence. Together, we embark on a grounding gratitude practice, cultivating a profound connection to the present moment and embracing the power of gratitude to uplift our spirits. Mindful Reflection - I answer this week's question from the Generational Wellness Digest: "How do I handle challenges and setbacks, and are there any patterns or habits that hinder my growth and resilience?" Learn about the mindset that has propelled me through setbacks, my relationship with procrastination, and the transformative steps I've taken to overcome obstacles and foster resilience. Check-In - I share my enriching experience at the 2023 National Wellness Institute's Conference. I discuss the highlights of the conference, including the breakout session I facilitated and the honor of receiving the Multicultural Competency Award. I explore the importance of self-care as I candidly discuss feeling drained after the conference and the rejuvenating effects of scheduling a massage/energy healing session to aid in my recovery. Shoutout to Divine Alignment Wellness and the Paradigm Platform. System Updates - I share how I've prioritized my well-being by paying closer attention to my daily water intake. Explore my journey of monitoring my water consumption and the strategies I employ to remain accountable to this essential aspect of self-care. Embrace the transformative power of hydration in optimizing your physical and mental well-being. Resource Review - I summarize this week's featured article titled "Why Black Women Are Less Likely to Survive a Breast Cancer Diagnosis." Together, we delve into the complex health disparity that exists in breast cancer survival rates. Gain valuable insights into the reasons behind this disparity and explore potential solutions to foster greater equity in healthcare. Intention: My desire is to create a space where we learn, grow, and create generational wellness together. If you have any questions you would like answered on the show, email podcast@balanceperiod.com Remember to be patient with yourself, and kind to yourself because you don't have to be perfect to be great

Stacy and Brenda talk with Joel Bennett, author and President of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems of what true spirituality is, and living it vs talking about it.We discuss: How we can build relationships and investigate together What is the relationship between time and intimacy? Tuning into synchronicities Opening up to different forms of timeWhy does the planet's future depend on having a revised language for time? Soulful Capacities: Acceptance, Presence, Flow, and SynchronicityCultivating our soulHow can we begin to shift the consciousness of our constructed idea of time? What role does time play with addiction?Patterns showing up in relationship and doing deep soul workHow his work is supporting the bigger picture of healing the world and what their Macrovision is for the work that he doesJoel Bennett, Ph.D., is President of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS), a consulting firm specializing in evidence-based wellness technologies to promote organizational health and employee well-being. Dr. Bennett first delivered stress management programming in 1985, and OWLS programs have since reached nearly 250,000 workers across the United States and abroad, including training over 1,000 facilitators and coaches. He is a primary developer of “Team Awareness” and “Team Resilience,” evidence-based culture of health programs recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Surgeon General as effective in reducing employee behavioral risks. In 2022, Dr. Bennett was acknowledged with the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the National Wellness Institute and, internationally, with the "Positive Leadership Award" from the Positive Leadership Institute. Dr. Bennett has authored/co-authored seven books, including "Raw Coping Power," "Heart-Centered Leadership," and "Your Best Self at Work," Joel Bennett's links:www.organizationalwellness.com https://presencequest.life/Be the Love Links:JOIN US IN COSTA RICA! Awaken Your Soul Women's Retreat, November 6-12th, 2023https://awakenyourempoweredsoul.com/be-the-love-costa-rica-retreatWebsite: https://www.bethelovepodcast.com/Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bethelovepodcastFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bethelovepodcast Instagram: @bethelovepodcastPatreon Website: https://www.patreon.com/bethelovepodcastYour Empowered Soul: A Natural Pathway to Healing Anxiety and Depression https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0578401851/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_Y764EDGHTVEKW7EV25H7--Free Journey to Abundant Energy video series with Brenda Carey. https://www.sacredpathyogaandreiki.com/journeyThis episode was sponsored by Miracle Tea from Dr. Varun's Love Abundance store. Check out this healing tea! https://www.drvarungandhi.com/product/miracle-tea/#.ZF2azezMKEsHeatherlyn's website: https://www.heatherlynmusic.com This episode was edited by Chelsea Weaver

In this episode, Dr Natalie Lancer talks to Dr Andrew Marren, Natalie Silverdale and Dr Andrew Parsons. Natalie Silverdale and Dr Andrew Parsons are part of the team behind the pioneering concept of coaching cancer patients at The Fountain Centre, a cancer charity located at St Luke's Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital. Dr Andrew Marren researched the ‘therapeutic coaching' happening at the Fountain Centre for his doctorate. We discuss: How did the coaching service at The Fountain Centre get started? How does coaching support cancer patients? How does coaching fit into other holistic and emotional services offered to patients? How is the coaching delivered and in what format? How did The Fountain Centre develop a framework of standards and ethics for coaching cancer patients? How does the coaches' learning and development inform the coaching services offered to patients? What are the key research findings from the patients' and coaches' perspective? What does The Fountain Centre look for in volunteer coaches? How do supervision and self-care practices support the volunteer coaches? How might ‘therapeutic coaching' fit into existing National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance on Cancer Services? The case study of The Fountain Centre demonstrates how coaching is a service that can be offered in addition to counselling and other forms of support. The impact of this service has been recognised by NHS England who are using the approach to develop National Standards for coaching in cancer. In this conversation, we discuss how as well as improving palliative care for people with cancer, coaching in hospitals may well benefit other patients. Our guests today are: Dr Andrew Marren undertook his PhD at the University of Portsmouth as a collaborative project with The Fountain Centre cancer charity. The PhD focused on exploring the impact of coaching cancer patients, from both the coaches' and patients' perspectives. He previously completed an ILM Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring and an MSc in Work Psychology. He worked on a coaching project at University of South Wales, exploring the training needs of academic staff. He is currently employed at the University of Winchester as a Lecturer in Psychology and researches coaching in cancer care, advocating for coaching as an emotional support intervention. Natalie Silverdale has been working in the field of cancer and end of life care for over 25 years. Since 2015, she has worked for The Fountain Centre. She is a qualified coach in the Centre and Head of Research and Development. She has worked extensively in palliative care services, undertaking a national evaluation of the Marie Curie Nursing Service, working as Head of Research and Policy for the Dignity in Dying and working as researcher on Lord Joel Joffe's Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill that was subject to a House of Lords Select Committee in 2004/5.  Dr Andrew Parsons is an Accredited Master Coach and Certified Wellness Practitioner with speciality in Psychology, Neuroscience and Physiology.  He is an experienced holistic therapist and registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (Hypnotherapy). He was the founding coach at The Fountain Centre. He is a member of the National Wellness Institute's multi-cultural competency committee and the Chair of the EMCC UK Health and Wellbeing special interest group. He has over 100 peer reviewed scientific publications and has co-authored, Empowerment in Health and Wellness. Your host, Dr Natalie Lancer, is a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, and British Psychological Society (BPS) Registered Supervisor. She is the Chair of the BPS's Division of Coaching Psychology and an accredited member of the Association for Coaching. She is the host of this podcast series and invites you to email any comments to docp-tcppod@bps.org.uk https://www.bps.org.uk/member-networks/division-coaching-psychology © British Psychological Society 2023

In episode 91, Coffey talks with Bill Langley about employers' support of employee financial wellness.They discuss what "employee financial wellness" means to employees and employers; the definition of financial capability; how financial matters affect employees' mental health and the workplace; how leaders can identify signs of financial stress; the evolution of financial health post-pandemic; how leaders can guarantee employees receive the financial education and resources they need; the pros and cons of same-day pay; and the key topics of a financial wellness training program.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Bill Langley is Founder and Principal of QAR Financial, a national consulting firm which provides business turnaround support and employee financial wellness training for employers. Through corporate and non-profit collaborations, Bill facilitates emergency voluntary benefit loans with a social mission for employees. A career certified credit professional and accredited financial wellness educator, Bill's expertise focuses on financial capability and sustainability.Bill is a frequent CEU/PDH approved speaker for employers, government agencies and professional associations. He has also provided legislative testimony regarding the debt management and payday lending industry while receiving recognition from agencies within the Texas Workforce Commission, US Small Business Administration and NAACP. Previous notable conference speaking engagements, include Texas Total Rewards Conference, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees, International Concrete Saw and Drillers Association. Bill serves as a past chapter president for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), He has also actively served in various board capacities at the chapter level for the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA), a member of WorldatWork, National Wellness Institute as well as other professional service organizations. Bill has served on the Advisory Committee for the Employer-Based Financial Wellness national research project led by the Brown School Center for Social Development at Washington University in St Louis and lead advisor for the United Way Metro Dallas Financial Wellness at Work initiative. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.Bill Langley can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/blangley/https://www.QARFinancial.comAbout Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives:1. Define financial wellness, and its effects on mental health and productivity.2. Identify signs of financial stress and how leaders can provide personal finance education and resources.3. Implement the key elements of a successful financial wellness training program.

Joel Bennett, Ph.D., is President of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS), a consulting firm specializing in evidence-based wellness technologies to promote organizational health and employee well-being. He is a primary developer of “Team Awareness” and “Team Resilience,” evidence-based culture of health programs recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Surgeon General as effective in reducing employee behavioral risks. In 2022, Dr. Bennett was acknowledged with the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the National Wellness Institute and, internationally, with the "Positive Leadership Award" from the Positive Leadership Institute. Dr. Bennett has authored/co-authored seven books, including "Raw Coping Power," "Heart-Centered Leadership," and "Your Best Self at Work.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Bennett, Ph.D., is President of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS), a consulting firm specializing in evidence-based wellness technologies to promote organizational health and employee well-being. He is a primary developer of “Team Awareness” and “Team Resilience,” evidence-based culture of health programs recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Surgeon General as effective in reducing employee behavioral risks. In 2022, Dr. Bennett was acknowledged with the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the National Wellness Institute and, internationally, with the "Positive Leadership Award" from the Positive Leadership Institute. Dr. Bennett has authored/co-authored seven books, including "Raw Coping Power," "Heart-Centered Leadership," and "Your Best Self at Work.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode. we're talking with Dr. Joel Bennett who is the President of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS), a consulting firm that specializes in evidence-based wellness and e-learning technologies to promote organizational health and employee well-being. About Joel Bennett, PhD, MA, CWP Joel Bennett, PhD, is President of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS), a consulting firm specializing in evidence-based wellness technologies to promote organizational health and employee well-being. Dr. Bennett first delivered stress management programming in 1985 and OWLS programs have since reached close to 250,000 workers across the United States and abroad, including training over 1,000 facilitators and coaches. He is a primary developer of “Team Awareness” and “Team Resilience,” evidence-based, culture of health programs recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Surgeon General as effective in reducing employee behavioral risks. Team Awareness has been adapted by the U.S. National Guard as one of their flagship prevention programs and it has been used by municipalities, hospitals, restaurants, electrician training centers, small businesses, Native American tribal government, and in Italy and South Africa. In 2022, he was acknowledged with the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the National Wellness Institute. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from State University of New York (Purchase) and his MA and PhD in Psychology from University of Texas-Austin. Dr. Bennett has authored/co-authored six books including "Raw Coping Power," "Heart-Centered Leadership," and "Your Best Self at Work" and his Google Scholar page provide links to over 30 peer-reviewed scientific studies. He was previously on the board of the Academy of Management's “Spirituality and Religion Interest Group (MSR)” and the Board of Directors for the National Wellness Institute. He provides key-note speaking and continues to train coaches and facilitators in team (culture of health) and resilience workshops. Episode Links: www.organizationalwellness.com https://organizationalwellness.com/collections/books https://presencequest.life/ https://twitter.com/OrgWellness https://www.linkedin.com/company/organizational-wellness-and-learning-systems-owls-/ https://www.facebook.com/organizationalwellness/ https://hue.life/prevention-leaders-cohort/ DJC Solutions Links: www.daveclosson.com www.preventionleaders.com www.preventionmastery.com https://www.daveclosson.com/social-media-links --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-closson/support

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Nature of Wellness Podcast. In our very first guest episode, we are excited to be joined by National Wellness Institute CEO Chuck Gillespie.Join us as we dive into Chuck's incredible background,  discuss what wellness truly is, and how time spent in the natural world can increase our health and well-being. Please subscribe and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast Also, please enjoy this gift from Chuck and the National Wellness Institute.The National Wellness Institute is the global leader in providing professional standards, education, networking, and resources for wellness professionals. Learn what it means to be a part of the NWI Community by visiting NationalWellness.org/memberships. Save $15 on any one-year individual or organizational membership by using the code NWINOW15   at checkout.  *The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by Shawn Bell.**The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by Phil and Niall Monahan.  

Health systems are providing employees with more well-being resources than ever, but most have a utilization problem. This week's guest is Nicole B. Stec, director of well-being for Banner Health based in Phoenix, AZ. In this podcast, Nicole discusses Banner Health's system-wide comprehensive well-being strategy called “MyWell-Being.” Banner has figured out that the ticket to increasing utilization of these services is to lower the barriers to team members accessing them—in other words, you take the service to the person, instead of trying to take the person to the service. In this podcast, you will learn about:Banner's “five-pillar” strategy that represents the different dimensions of well-being: physical, mental, intellectual, social, and financial. It all adds up to well-being for the whole person. How they worked with their EAP to embed onsite and virtual counselors within their 30 hospitals across the system to help team members struggling with stress and burnout during COVID.Creative strategies they used to create a private, discreet experience for employees and achieve a higher utilization of services. (For example, counselors hand out business cards with QR codes people can scan to quickly and easily make appointments, and they can make appointments during work hours, without using PTO.)Ultimately, Banner's emphasis on well-being underscores its belief in investing in its most valuable asset: its people. Having a great well-being program helps with recruitment and retention and creates a better, more meaningful work experience…which is what today's employees want.In addition to being the director of well-being for Banner Health, Nicole is a national speaker on employer on-site clinics and well-being strategies. For the past ten years, Nicole has worked in community and corporate health settings, designing and implementing population health management strategies for organizations, including healthcare systems, small businesses, the U.S. military, and local government.In her current role, Nicole is responsible for Banner Health's system-wide well-being strategy for 55,000+ team members located in six states. Nicole recently implemented the Banner Strong Center for Healing to support the mental well-being, healing, and recovery of healthcare workers post-pandemic. Nicole has also increased Banner's team member well-being engagement to more than 50 percent in the past two years with the introduction of a holistic well-being approach and new wellness technology.Nicole is a graduate of the University of Southern California (BS), the University of Phoenix (MBA), and the University of South Florida (MPH). She also holds many certifications, including being certified in public health (National Board of Public Health Examiners) and a certified wellness practitioner (National Wellness Institute). Nicole's Gratitude Group Presentation

In this recording of The Health Edge, Mark and John interview Mark Campbell PhD. We discuss the science linking time in Nature with global health outcomes. About Mark Campbell: Dr. Mark A. Campbell uses his background in wellness, sports medicine, exercise science, and performance psychology to impact change across all areas of life. His diverse background affords him the ability to help audiences see the world through many lenses.Mark shares his unique blend of holistic education, application, andexperience with audiences worldwide. Mark spent almost a decadeleading performance and wellness-based programs for the US Army and the Department of Defense, which included assisting the military and government leads from fourteen Allied nations in developing transitionprograms for their wounded, ill, and injured military populations. He then acted as the Director of Mental Conditioning for the World Series ChampionWashington Nationals. Mark holds both the Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) and Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist (CWWS) through the National Wellness Institute, were he currently serves as the Senior Fellow for Healthcare and Ability.https://campbell-performance.com/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32668...

A fascinating deep dive into the pros and cons of health coaching with one of the early pioneers and innovators Michael Arloski, Ph.D., PCC, NBC-HWC. As the CEO and Founder of Real Balance Global Wellness Services, his company has trained over 10,000 health & wellness coaches worldwide. A psychologist with over twenty-five years of clinical work and professional contribution to the wellness field since 1977, and one of the key developers of the health and wellness coaching field. Dr. Arloski is a founding member of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), he has served as the President of the Board of Directors of the National Wellness Institute, The Ohio Society for Behavioral Health and Biofeedback, and the Colorado College Counselors Association. #healthcoaching #NBHWC #wellnesscoach #arloski #healthiwealthi The HealthiWealthi™ Podcast features outrageously honest conversations with Lifestyle Medicine, Health Coaching, Healthcare 3.0 leaders, bestselling authors, and researchers hosted by Johannes R. Fisslinger, Founder HealthiWealthi™, and Lifestyle Prescriptions® University. HealthiWealthi™ Podcast & Healthcare 3.0 Platform: https://healthiwealthi.io Lifestyle Prescriptions® University - Certificate & Degree Programs in Lifestyle Medicine and Root-Cause Health Coaching: https://lifestyleprescriptions.tv/ Health Coach Global Summit & Conference - Free to attend: https://healthcoachsummit.io/ Lifestyle Medicine Summit Oct. 21-30, 2022: https://prescribe.lifestylemedicine.io/

As the fitness and wellness professions make the transition towards the healthcare delivery system understand the existing legal ecosystem that governs our scope of practice is becoming exceeding important. Although a discussion of law might now appear like the most riveting conversation, it is a critical important area to understand. We unpack the relevant aspects of fitness and wellness law in episode 68 of the Wellness Paradox Podcast with attorney Barbara Zabawa.Barbara is the founder and President of the Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC, a law firm dedicated to improving legal access and compliance for the health and wellness industries.  Her practice is quite unique in the sense that there are very few practicing lawyers that specialize in this area of law. That, in and of itself, is a very good reason to listen to this episode, as the guidance Barbara will provide is a unique perspective that few in the legal profession have.Our discussion will cover scope of practice, how to mitigate liability, the use of waivers and informed consent and other ways to de-risk your business as a fitness professional (whether you work for someone else or yourself). This becomes particularly important as our profession begins to work with individuals who are higher risk (those with chronic disease) and as we get more referrals from the medical community. While this doesn't replace an individual discussion with a good knowledge lawyer, our chat with Barbara will provide some important context for you to understand some of the legal pitfalls fitness/wellness professionals face. Show Notes Page: https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/podcast/episode/68 Our Guest: Barbara ZabawaBarbara is the founder and President of the Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC, a law firm dedicated to improving legal access and compliance for the health and wellness industries.  She is also Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee College of Health Sciences, Department of Health Services Administration where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in health law and compliance, US health care delivery and health professions career development. Additionally, Barbara is the founder of Pursesuitz, LLC, a mission-based fashion company featuring the Pocketwear Tank that promotes gender equality. Finally, she is also the founder of Lemonspark, a movement and podcast celebrating the sparks that lead people to meaningful pursuits after experiencing life's lemons. Barbara is lead author of the book Rule the Rules on Workplace Wellness Programs, published by the American Bar Association.  She is also author of “The Tug: Finding Purpose and Joy through Entrepreneurship,” published by Henschel Haus Publishing in Spring 2021. She is a frequent writer and speaker on health and wellness law topics, having presented for national organizations such as WELCOA, National Wellness Conference, HPLive, Healthstat University and HERO.Barbara serves health and wellness professionals and organizations across the country as an advocate, a transactional lawyer and a compliance resource.  Her commitment to improving health and wellness also shows through her community service.  Barbara founded the Wellness Compliance Institute, a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve wellness program and activity compliance.  She has also served on the Board of Directors for the National Wellness Institute.

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com. ******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com. ******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

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Today on Sense of Soul Podcast we have Janet Fouts. She is an author of 7 books, Certified Coach, Resilience Facilitator, Podcast host, speaker, and a Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher.  Janet's mission is to create stronger leaders, compassionate communicators, and better humans who will define the future of our world. Her journey as a caregiver inspired the transition from social media marketer and CEO to mindfulness coaching after discovering the value of mindfulness and emotional intelligence in rescuing her from depression and anxiety. She is the host of TWO podcast The Mindful Social podcast, and Nearly Mindful. For individuals who want to learn more about living a mindful life and corporations who want to create a safe, productive, and collaborative environment.  Janet coaches one-on-one, with teams, lead retreats, workshops and speak about mindful living. Janet believes deeply in the value of self-awareness and mindful attention to self-care and teaches mindfulness and emotional intelligence online as well as in person.  She earned her certification as resilience facilitator from the National Wellness Institute and is a Life and Mindfulness Coach. She trained with the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute to teach mindfulness and emotional intelligence, UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center in their Mindful Awareness Practices program, Dr. Rick Hanson's Positive Neuroplasticity Practitioner program, and Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE).  Her studies and exploration in emotional intelligence, mindfulness, positive neuroplasticity and positive psychology led to launching Nearly Mindful, where she shares her knowledge of mindfulness, meditation, bringing joy to life through public speaking, podcasts, programs, and writing.  Subscribe to Janet's newsletter for updates and a free e-book of Microdosed Mindfulness® practices. microdosedmindfulness.com nearlymindful.com janetfouts.com Listen to her talk on TED!  https://www.ted.com/talks/janet_fouts_what_is_the_caregiver_s_dilemma  Follow her journey on social media https://instagram.com/jfouts?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.facebook.com/jfouts Janet Fouts - YouTube Visit our website to learn more about us www.mysenseofsoul.com Join our community of seekers and lightworkers who get exclusive workshops, live events like SOS Sacred Circles, ad free episodes and more. You can also listen to Mande's mini series about her two NDE's. You can listen to the first episode of Shanna's ancestral mini series  called “Untangled Roots” at no charge at Sense of Soul Patreon. Sign up now! https://www.patreon.com/senseofsoul NEW!! SENSE OF SOUL'S NETWORK OF LIGHTWORKERS! Go check out our Affliates page, adding new amazing programs each month. Check it out! https://www.mysenseofsoul.com/sense-of-soul-affiliates-page  

Ilhiana Rojas Saldana is the owner of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting.She is an Executive & Career Transformation Strategy Coach, a DEI Consultant, a Hispanic advocate, Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. She has 20+ yrs of global executive experience in top Fortune 500 companies in Mexico and US headquarters, leading and coaching professionals and businesses into success. She was recognized by the NY Journal as one of the top 10 Inspiring women to watch in 2021, and has been featured on NBC, FOX, and CBS affiliates. In addition to coaching, Ilhiana serves as Chief Development Officer for ALPFA Boston Chapter, VicePresident of the RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Board member of the National Wellness Institute. Ilhiana graduated with honors as a Chemical Engineer in Mexico City, and lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two kids. Learn more Ilhiana Her website: www.belivecoach.com Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilhiana-rojas7 Shout out: Today's Diversity Leaders Shout-out goes to Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, Founder of Promoting Good and Enna Jiminez, Published Author and Speaker Music: Intro - Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Outro - Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

Ilhiana Rojas Saldana is the owner of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting.She is an Executive & Career Transformation Strategy Coach, a DEI Consultant, a Hispanic advocate, Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. She has 20+ yrs of global executive experience in top Fortune 500 companies in Mexico and US headquarters, leading and coaching professionals and businesses into success. She was recognized by the NY Journal as one of the top 10 Inspiring women to watch in 2021, and has been featured on NBC, FOX, and CBS affiliates. In addition to coaching, Ilhiana serves as Chief Development Officer for ALPFA Boston Chapter, VicePresident of the RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Board member of the National Wellness Institute. Ilhiana graduated with honors as a Chemical Engineer in Mexico City, and lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two kids. Learn more Ilhiana Her website: www.belivecoach.com Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilhiana-rojas7 Shout out: Today's Diversity Leaders Shout-out goes to Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, Founder of Promoting Good and Enna Jiminez, Published Author and Speaker Music: Intro - Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Outro - Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com. ******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Laura Putnam inspires people to get moving during their workday. As a former gymnast, she was motivated to create Motion Infusion, a leading provider of wellbeing and human performance services. Laura also wrote an award winning book, Workplace Wellness that Works: 10 Steps to Infuse Well-Being and Vitality Into Any Organization, and teaches at Stanford University. She was the recipient of The American Heart Association's “2020 Impact” Award and the National Wellness Institute's “Circle of Leadership” award.  Laura firmly believes that work shouldn't feel like a chore. Instead, our work should inspire us to become our best and most authentic selves. She finds that this is highly achievable when efforts are made to integrate movement into our lives, and better yet, our workplaces. “Workplace wellness done well is one in which people are healthier, they're happier, they're closer to their version of ‘me at my best,' because of where they work as opposed to in spite of it.” To hear Laura's advice and learn how to get more active during the workday, download my podcast interview with Dr. Nicole here on iTunes!

Hello, happy new year and welcome to the Very First Episode of Inner Peace to Go! I'm your host, Sandy Cohen, and I am new at this.In this intro episode, I share how my career as a Hollywood entertainment reporter led to a decade-long quest for inner peace. I also explain what I mean by "inner peace" by discussing the six dimensions of wellness  I learned about while studying to become a health & wellness coach.Here's a link outlining these six dimensions from the National Wellness Institute.Please contact me and let me know what inner peace means to you and what you'd like to hear on the podcast! Find me on Instagram or Twitter or at innerpeacetogo.com.Thank you for being here!

More and more companies are keeping a remote workforce. Whether everyone or some key employees, being away from the office culture can present a problem for leaders. How do you keep remote employees thriving, connected and feeling part of the business? It is not easy because you cannot see success or more importantly any hint of burnout or frustration.  In this power episode, Janet Fouts, author and consultant shares how she helps companies overcome the distance to create a thriving environment of inclusiveness and productivity.  Fascinating conversation. I know you will enjoy it.   don't forget to subscribe, share and rate the show!!   About Janet Fouts  After running a successful digital marketing agency for over 2 decades in Silicon Valley, she pivoted from digital marketing to mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training, offering solutions to mental fatigue and burnout. Through mindfulness, Janet developed a resilient and pro-active approach to work and life with a renewed sense of purpose.  Her upcoming book ‘Microdosed Mindfulness' is a relateable, science-based answer to those who think mindfulness is “woo-woo nonsense” that takes too much time and saps productivity.   Janet learned from leading organizations including Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research, the National Wellness Institute, UCLA's MARC program, and the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, (created at Google).   She's the author of 7 books including ‘When Life Hits the Fan - A Guide to Self-care While Caring for Others', and “Mindful Social Marketing, host of the 'Mindful Social' podcast where she nterviews thought leaders. She's spoken on corporate and conference stages for 20+ years including a Tedx talk and is the founder of ‘Nearly Mindful'. Janet's mission is to create stronger leaders, compassionate communicators, and better humans who will define the future of our work and ultimately our world.  Connect with Janet: website: https://janetfouts.com/    About Glenn Pasch:   "Everyone finds themselves in charge at some point in their lives. Yet many of us lack the skills to generate consistent results. My goal is to help you learn the skills to adapt and grow in your personal and business life.”   Glenn Pasch is CEO of PCG Digital, a full service digital marketing agency that specializes in helping businesses create and deliver customers raving, recommending & returning for more.  He is author of 2 books including "The Power of Connected Marketing" and has spoken and educated audiences throughout the US and internationally.  Let's Connect:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpasch/​ Personal Website http://glennpasch.com/​ Company website: https://pcgdigital.com/

Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper is the senior managing partner of Improve Consulting and Training Group, a firm that provides personal and professional development training, coaching, and consultation. Improve has been featured in Time Magazine, Black Voices, Smart Business Magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Cleveland Jewish News, Cleveland.com, and Crain's Cleveland Business. Ellen works across numerous industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, education, retail, utilities, governmental agencies, not-for-profit, and small businesses.Dr. Burts-Cooper is on faculty at Case Western Reserve University in the Weatherhead Executive Education Program and The Institute for Management Studies (IMS). She currently serves on the Board of Directors of First Federal of Lakewood and Sea-Land Chemical Company. She is the author of the books aMAZEing Organizational Teams: Navigating 7 Critical Attributes for Cohesion, Productivity and Resilience and Canine Instinct: A Guide to Survival and Advancement in Corporate America.Previously, Ellen served as a Senior Vice President and Senior Director of Operational Excellence, IT Performance Management, and Governance for PNC Financial Services. Prior to the financial services industry, Ellen worked in the electronics industry where she led global teams in several functions at 3M Company in St. Paul, MN.She earned a BS in chemistry from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL, her Ph.D. in organic/polymer chemistry from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, her MBA from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business, her Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from 3M Company, and her Multicultural Competency and Wellness Certificate from the National Wellness Institute.Ellen is also an active volunteer and supporter for a host of community-related organizations across the US and provides college scholarships through her fund at The Cleveland Foundation. She is a member of the Private Directors Association and the National Wellness Institute.A Powerful Quote From This Episode"I want teams to be more productive, more cohesive, and more resilient. That is my life's work."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeEllen's WebsiteAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals with a keen interest in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. Connect with Scott AllenWebsite

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.comNow listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.comNow listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Kellie Straub is the Vice President of Growth & Innovation, National Wellness Institute. The National Wellness Institute (NWI) is the leader in providing professional development and engagement opportunities that support individuals from a variety of disciplines in promoting whole–person wellness.At the core of NWI's offerings is its Six Dimensions of Wellness model, developed by NWI co-founder Dr. Bill Hettler in 1976.NWI enriches the lives and careers of wellness professionals by:Serving as the global professional network for connecting to all disciplines of wellnessProviding education and training that promotes life-long learningIdentifying and representing inclusive whole-person professional standards and competenciesThe Vision of the National Wellness Institute (NWI) is to be the worldwide voice of the wellness community.The National Wellness Institute, Inc. (NWI) was officially formed in 1977, but held two wellness symposiums (1975 and 1976) prior to the official organizational launch. Originally, the organization was launched under the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Foundation, as the Institute for Lifestyle Improvement. Three UWSP faculty at that time—Dennis Elsenrath, EdD, CWP, director of counseling services; Fred Leafgren, PhD, director of student life; and Bill Hettler, MD, CWP, director of health services—joined together with the idea that we, as humans, could live better, healthier lives through the principles of balance and awareness. In 1976, Dr. Hettler released what was to become the base philosophy for the National Wellness Institute: the Six Dimensions of Wellness model. The six dimensions are intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, occupational, and physical. By balancing these six dimensions and actively seeking to improve them, the organization's founders believed individuals could improve their overall well-being.In 1985, the name of the organization was changed to the National Wellness Institute to reflect a more global mission. Then, in 1988, NWI separated from the UWSP Foundation and applied for its own nonprofit status, which was granted August 3, 1989. The National Wellness Institute is a registered 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.Each summer NWI welcomes well-minded individuals to its annual National Wellness Conference. Patch Adams, Geoffrey Canada, Mike Huckabee, Naomi Judd, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., David Katz and many other notable individuals have given voice to the wellness movement at the National Wellness Conference. The NWI Foundation, launched in 2003, has actively brought individuals to the National Wellness Conference on scholarships.Programmatically, NWI began accrediting undergraduate health promotion and wellness programs in 2008. It began certifying professional wellness practitioners in early 2009. Today the organization has an active membership and educational outreach program and continues to expand its offerings to meet the growing needs of wellness professionals globally.For more information, please visit www.nationalwellness.orgSupport the show (https://paypal.me/Optamiz?locale.x=en_US)

Happy Day, Friend! On this week's podcast episode, I'm talking about mindful breathing tools for teens.   I'm  so excited to have my friend and colleague, Matt Dewar, Ed.D., back on the show this week! We had such a great conversation talking about mindful breathing tools for teens and his new book, The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens. Motivated by his own personal struggle with anxiety as a young adult and informed by almost two decades of teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence in schools, Dr. Matt Dewar's message is simple: Through increased awareness, knowledge, and skill, you have the ability to transform stress and adversity into emotional strength and resilience. Dr. Dewar has shared his message with Fortune 500 executives, collegiate and professional athletes, and school districts across the country. He is the former president of the Coalition for Schools Educating Mindfully and the author of The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens (2021) and Education and Well-Being: An Ontological Inquiry (2016). His work has been featured on TEDx, NPR, Thrive Global, and the National Wellness Institute. Matt and I talk about: ~ his new book, The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens;~ how and why mindfulness practices can be such a positive force in a teen's life; ~ why parent modeling of mindfulness and emotional intelligence is vital for a teen's success~ the mechanics of mindful breathing and how you may be doing it all wrong; and~ and so much more! It was such a lively conversation. I hope you gain a lot of value from it, and hope it inspires you to order a copy of his new book, and start practicing these tools at home on your own so your teen sees first-hand the positive impact of a mindfulness practice in your/their life. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend or family member. To listen to my prior interview with Dr. Matt Dewar, please visit the archives of the podcast on Ep. 47: Mindfulness In Schools.  To connect with Dr. Matt Dewar, click the links below. If you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don't forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected

Barbara is the founder and President of the Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC, a law firm dedicated to improving legal access and compliance for the health and wellness industries.  She is also the founder of Pursesuitz, LLC, a mission-based fashion company featuring the Pocketwear Tank and that promotes gender equality. Learn more at www.pursesuitz.com.  Finally, she is founder of Lemonspark, a movement and podcast celebrating the sparks that lead people to meaningful pursuits after experiencing life's lemons. See www.lemonspark.com. Barbara is lead author of the book Rule the Rules on Workplace Wellness Programs, published by the American Bar Association.  She is also author of “The Tug: Finding Purpose and Joy through Entrepreneurship,” published by Henschel Haus Publishing in Spring 2021. She is a frequent writer and speaker on health and wellness law topics, having presented for national organizations such as WELCOA, National Wellness Conference, HPLive, Healthstat University and HERO. Barbara J. Zabawa is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee College of Health Sciences, Department of Health Services Administration where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in health law and compliance, US health care delivery and health professions career development.  Barbara serves health and wellness professionals and organizations across the country as an advocate, a transactional lawyer and a compliance resource.  Her commitment to improving health and wellness also shows through her community service.  Barbara founded the Wellness Compliance Institute, a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve wellness program and activity compliance.  She has also served on the Board of Directors for the National Wellness Institute. Barbara is licensed to practice law in both Wisconsin and New York.      In this episode, Karen and Barbara discuss Barbara's Heroine's Journey: Barbara's Call to Adventure Ordinary Live-Comfort Zone When you feel the tug to do something, listen to that - keep moving forward with faith in your idea and in yourself.  Transformational Leaps Once you've taken the leap once, you will want to keep listening to your calls to adventure, your own personal tugs.  Embrace Full Life You are the master of your own destiny, your own success, and your own timeline.  Return with Treasures There is power in your belief in thought and faith. It is real.  How does Barbara FLIP TIME to LOVE LIFE?     "If you can envision it, it can be yours."- Barbara Zabawa Connect with Barbara Zabawa Website:  www.wellnesslaw.com; www.pursesuitz.com Podcast: www.lemonspark.com Book: https://barbarazabawa.com/purchase/  Twitter:  @wellnessatty; @puresuitz; @lemonsparkstories LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/barbarazabawa Instagram:  @wellnessattorney; @pursesuitz; @lemonsparkstories Facebook:  @centerforhealthandwellnesslaw; @pursesuitz; @lemonspark     About the Podcast  Join host Karen Briscoe for Flip Time Friday each first Friday to learn how you can love the life you have as you create and co-create the life of your dreams. Tune in to hear Heroine's and Hero's Journeys that will inspire you on your Call to Adventure. Karen shares the transformational leaps and treasures along with her Call to Adventure from her book Flip Time / Love Life - A Heroine's Journey:  A 5 Minute Success Story.       Here's to your Call to Adventure!      Connect with Karen Briscoe:  Facebook: Flip Time / Love Life Instagram: 5 Minute Success Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess  Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com  Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com    Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast    Learn more about Karen's books:  Flip Time / Love Life ~ Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Commit to Get Leads Success in 5 Minutes a Day - 66 Day Challenge   Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day"    Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!    Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

The wellness continuum is a sliding scale with no end. The goal is to move towards wellness, but each moment can take us in any direction. Wellness isn't simply the absence of disease. It's a multidimensional continuum that encompasses both sides of health. The goal is to move towards optimal wellness, but the reality is we move up and back with every situation. What is Wellness? The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as "an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence." Basically it means you are practicing habits that move you towards better mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing so that you can achieve your full potential. The illness-wellness continuum shows a visual interpretation that shows how wellness is not simply the absence of disease, in fact there is a neutral point that depicts neither illness or wellness. The Illness-Wellness Continuum  This visual of the concept of wellbeing was first proposed by John Walton Travis in 1972. People generally associated wellness with the absence of illness. But through his illustration he showed that overall wellness includes many factors. Not only is there the absence of physical disease, but it takes emotional and mental health into account as well. Just because someone doesn't have physical disease, it doesn't mean they don't suffer from mental disease. Dimensions of Wellness There are many factors when it comes to wellness. While many focus on the physical and mental aspects, other areas come into play as well. Physical Wellness- the state of your physical health meaning how you eat, sleep and move your body affects your overall wellbeing.Emotional Wellness- the state of your feelings and emotions and how you cope with relationships and life in general.Social Wellness- how you interact with others.Spiritual Wellness- using your beliefs and values to live a meaningful life and develop a world view.Intellectual Wellness- keeping your brain stimulated by engaging in activities that are creative and challenge you.Environmental Wellness- making sure your environment allows your well-being to thrive.Occupational Wellness- enriching your life through work that is fulfilling and rewarding. The Importance of Wellness Being able to live life to your full potential requires you to be in a positive state of wellness. Our body cannot function at it's best if we are in a state of disease, whether it is physical or emotional. As we move towards wellness, we start to see many areas of our life improve. From our physical health, to the state of our relationships. Like Newton's First Law of Motion states that a body in motion remains in motion. This can be applied to the motion towards wellness. If we start with one are and work to improve on it, then we are motivated and able to work on other areas. This will come together to affect all areas of wellness and will help our overall wellbeing. Examples of Wellness There are many ways that you can work on your overall well-being. Here are some examples for all dimensions of wellness. Focus on eating wholesome nutritious food.Move your body each day.Meditate.Participate in activities that challenge you and make you step out of your comfort zone.Do something nice for a friend to show them that you care.Practice mindfulness.Surround yourself with people who contribute positively to your life.If you belong to a church, attend activities.Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night.Monitor how much social media you take inStart a new hobby. These are just some examples, there are many things you can do to improve your overall state of health in order to live your best life. Don't forget to download this healthy habits guide to help you along the way!

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com. ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com. ******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com. ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Derek B. was introduced to me thanks to Derek M. Small world to be a Derek... However, in the conversation with Derek Bell, we explored much different ground, and speaking with him allowed me to go deeper on things I had only known about from more of a surface level. This was the first time I had a guest where we had no prior relationship. But, that's the beauty of people and this platform. Whether I've known someone for decades or minutes prior to recording, everyone has a story to share and some knowledge to drop and Derek did not disappoint. In this episode, Derek and I discuss new perspectives of wellness (which is a big word & topic), our relationship to writing, reading, and exercising, what self-therapy might look like, Derek being a Law School dropout, the power of cultivating micro-moments, and so much more. On Derek: Derek Bell, MS, CWP, loves whammy bars, soccer, peanut butter. and eats burpees for lunch. An amateur ultramarathoner and CrossFit fan, Derek is the leader of Wellness & Strategy for Ascension Wisconsin at Work. He is also a faculty member at Mid-State Technical College, where he teaches behavior change and population health management, Derek is helping to grow a world where humility, kindness, and generosity reign. He believes a happy and fruitful life requires being CONNECTED, CARING for yourself and others, CONTRIBUTING to your community, and exploring your CREATIVITY. Derek received his bachelor's degree from Knox College and his master's from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Prior to his work at Ascension, Derek directed the National Wellness Institute, including the National Wellness Conference. Recently, Derek won the United Soccer Coaches Association High School Coach of Significance award for developing assets in youth through his implementation of the Coaching Boys into Men Program with the Stevens Point High School soccer team, where he is the head coach. With over 20 years of experience in wellness, Derek has worked with some of the best minds in the field. His passion lies in the evolving nature of wellness and its interaction with the human experience. You can listen to these discussions in his podcast series, “Highway to Well,” and the accompanying podcast, “AMWAP.” Connect with Derek: Website: https://www.derekbellwellness.com/ Podcast: https://www.derekbellwellness.com/highway-to-well-podcast-1 If you listened to this podcast and are up for it, I'd truly appreciate a review & any feedback on Apple Podcasts. At a minimum, it is a chance for me to connect with you, at a medium, your feedback could convince just the right person to give Good Explanations a listen (or avoid it), and at a maximum, it can help influence the future, harder-to-get guests to join us for a discussion on Life. Connect with Christian: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodexplanations Website: https://christianscorner.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chrisalfaro1017 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisalfaro17/ Newsletter: https://christianscorner.substack.com/p/growing-up

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.comFor Your Listening Pleasure all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network with our compliments, visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv.Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other!That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network with our compliments, visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv. Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other! That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv

Miriam Senft, or "Mim," as she's known to all, is a force of nature and is on a mission to change the way most people envision the value of HR. 2020 has taught everyone - management and employees - a company's workplace policies and culture matter. Work enables our lives. It doesn't define it, and 2021 is seeing employees find other options. Mim and I talk offer several proven ideas on how to measure the performance of your benefits, wellness, and engagement efforts. leaders. Mim Senft has over 20 years of corporate experience in project management, benefits design, and wellness program strategy and implementation. She specializes in working with companies to evaluate current programs and resources for gaps and efficacy, take a more strategic approach to integrate them into a cohesive offering for employees, and developing a culturally specific project plan with measurable goals. She is a certified as a Worksite Wellness Specialist through the National Wellness Institute; has her GBA group benefits designation through the International Foundation of Benefit Professionals (IFEBP); her property and casualty insurance certification, Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI), through the Insurance Institute of America; and became a certified yoga instructor in 2006.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#78. Dr. Matt Dewar - Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence Educator | Wellness Advisor | Author | SpeakerAbout MattMotivated by my own personal struggle with anxiety as a young adult and informed by almost two decades of teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence in schools, my message is simple: Through increased awareness, knowledge, and skill, you have the ability to transform stress and adversity into emotional strength and resilience.Through keynotes, workshops, and advising, I have shared this message with Fortune 500 executives, collegiate and professional athletes, and school districts across the country. I am also the author of The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens (2021) and Education and Well-Being: An Ontological Inquiry (2016). My work has been featured on TEDx, NPR, Thrive Global, and the National Wellness Institute.Please message me directly if you're interested in collaborating or visit my website:www.mattdewar.comOut now on all podcast platforms! #podcast #podcasts #beyondthebuckets #show #radio #basketball #coach #life #beyond #lifestyle #coaching #entrepreneur #business #ceo #apple #spotify #chrismcswain #lifecoach #mentalperformance #YouTube http://ow.ly/3kdI30qOSc6  #Applehttp://ow.ly/cAeV30qOSc8  #Spotify http://ow.ly/7EIe30qOSc9 

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com

Matt Lund - CEO at Grants Pass Family YMCA With programs to serve our youth, to young and middle aged adults, to retiree's, Grants Pass Family YMCA is here to help everyone in our community. Tune in as CEO Matt Lund talks about the important role the Y plays in our community, some thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 and a special announcement on their expansion in the area. Head on over to the Y's website for more on current news and events - http://www.grantspassymca.org/ Stay updated by following them on Facebook also - https://www.facebook.com/GrantsPassFamilyYMCA/ Transcription Brian: Matt Lund has been married to his wife Stephanie for 11 years. He has four kids, ages ten, nine, six and five. Matt loves being active spending time with his family, serving the community and discovering how he can make a bigger impact on people's lives serving a higher purpose. Matt Lund, welcome to the Grants Pass VIP Podcast. Matt: Thank you, I enjoy being here. Brian: Yeah. So why don't you just let us know a little bit about who you are and where people would know you from? Matt: Sure. I don't know how many would know me locally. Although I've been here for a little over a year and a half now. I grew up in Central California. Most of my childhood life obviously. Then for college, I left and went to New Mexico, actually was an athlete played basketball in college at Florida basketball scholarship. From there, I moved out to the Midwest and I played Semi Pro basketball in the CBA. This is now going on 21 years ago. So it's been some years, but after playing I fortunately came across an injury and was it not able to play anymore. Ended up having to decide what to do in life for career, right? What do we do to support ourselves? How do we do it and what's our passion? I decided to go in and work with youth and work with families and do it around what I loved, which was playing sports, and so I ended up getting a job at a YMCA in Wisconsin and started out as a sports coordinator, did it for about two and a half years. Then I ended up going to work for the Chicago Metro YMCA as an operations director. I was running one of the largest sports programs in the country for YMCA's, ended up having about 6,000 kids that came through my sports programs and running another YMCA as well. I was able to then take my career and go down to work for the Wichita YMCA. I became an executive there in Wichita, was there for a few years and then moved on to the Twin Cities and worked in downtown Minneapolis, for the YMCA as well. Was able to really get a well rounded background working in the YMCA and understanding different aspects doing governmental work, doing, obviously nonprofit work for the why learning to work with youth learning to work with older adults, learning to work with families and business ventures. It just really gave me a well rounded background. So I ended up wanting to do more around working with people and understanding how do we help people become more balanced in their life. How do you become healthy spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally? So I ended up becoming the Executive Director for the National Wellness Institute, which is one of the oldest nonprofit wellness organizations in the world. Did that for about three and a half years, we really focused around the mindfulness and resilience and behavior change. Again, more of the holistic approach, but not so much the physical and nutrition side of it. I got a lot of that information and a lot of that background from the YMCA. Again it was, how do we go about this in the spirit, mind, body? Having that education and that background working at the National Wellness Institute along with the YMCA. When I left the Y to work for the National Wellness Institute, I learned a lot enjoyed my time there. And then I got to a point where it was time for me to come back to where my first love was,...

Peter incorporates dream work in his highly acclaimed life, leadership coaching and training programs. He works extensively with dreams where he teaches Psychology at Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership and Innovation at Elon University as well as Peace College in Raleigh, NC. He has researched and studied dreams through the Journey Through Wholeness, Triangle Jung Society, Robert Johnson, Barry Williams, Jeremy Taylor, John Ryan Haule and others. He has written articles on Leadership and Dream work and has given key note Presentations as well as workshops on dreams to organizations such as the National Wellness Institute, Center For Creative Leadership, and the NC Association of Business Coaches. He has also facilitated classes on Dreams for the Institute for Life Coach Training. Prior to creating Dynamic Change, Inc., he has served as Vice President of Client Relations and Program Development for The Leadership Trust and was employed by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. More information is on his web site at www.dynamicchangeinc.com

On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Rachel Druckenmiller of UNMUTED. cavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com Jason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @cavnessHR   across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following Her company UNMUTED. Advice for new speakers. What people get wrong about culture. How to UNMUTE yourself and be heard. Rachel's Bio As the Founder and CEO of Unmuted, Rachel is on a mission to humanize the workplace, ignite intentional leadership and empower people to use their voices for good. She is a nationally recognized thought leader and speaker with over a dozen years of experience in the field of workplace culture and wellbeing. She has guided numerous organizations to earn recognition as "top workplaces" and "healthy employers".    Through virtual and live events, Rachel speaks to leaders at organizations and associations and teaches them to strengthen their power skills, resilience and self-care, so they can thrive at work and at home. When leaders are thriving, performance increases, trust is strengthened, creativity flows, and people are more fulfilled, connected and get along with each other better.    In 2019, Rachel was recognized as a 40 Under 40 Game Changer by Workforce Magazine, and Employ Humanity named her one of "7 Wellness Leaders Making a Positive Impact" in 2018. She was named the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the United States in 2015 by WELCOA. Rachel is one of the founding members of the international nonprofit, Global Women 4 Wellbeing (GW4W), and speaks to women leaders about how to be more confident and courageous. She is also a Founding Member of the Baltimore Chapter of HackingHR, a global community of constructively disruptive leaders committed to rethinking HR.    Rachel has worked with and spoken at organizations and associations including Deloitte, Under Armour, the National Wellness Institute, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, and dozens of others.    She has a Master's Degree in Health Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Thriving Workplace Culture Consultant and Wellness Culture Coach. She was born and raised in Baltimore and lives there with her college sweetheart, Bill. Rachel's Social Media Website: www.UnmutedLife.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbdruckenmiller/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/unmutedlife  Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnmutedLLC  Twitter: https://twitter.com/unmutedlife Rachel's Gift If you go to www.unmutedlife.com you can find a resilience resource guide that will pop up. I've got a list of my 10 to 12 strategies for boosting resilience and they're very practical and actionable. Then I have like a reading list in there. So my favorite books on those topics as well and how to like be more resilient. That's a place where you can immediately get a freebie after listening to this. Rachel's Advice I would say if I were to leave you with one thing to walk away from this with, it would be to have a bit more grace and compassion for yourself. Then to have the courage to get curious about the things that you're doing well, and the things you could be doing better or differently. So that you can grow and to be committed to that journey. Not just at work, but also your other relationships, as well. Because there's going to be crossover and there's going to be spillover benefit. So be willing to be curious, be courageous enough to be curious. Then, based on the feedback that you get, I would say be willing to take action. Be willing to take those courageous action steps because confidence is the byproduct of action. So stop thinking about whatever you are thinking about and take action and go do something about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Be inspired with Lisa Medley, an energetically sensitive being, a MA in Expressive Therapy, certified in Therapeutic Massage and Movement Therapy. She is a circle of Leadership Recipient from the National Wellness Institute, a Living Healthy List Expert and we can go on ... Enjoy this episode with insights like, - Dancing like no one is Watching - Healing that Relationship with Pain. - How to listen to your body with tips on your response and actions to take. - Connecting and listening to that still voice through intuition and follow through. - Discover Fluid Movement Freedom and what it can bring to your body and, soul and spirit. - Tips for self-care practices to restore and get out of stress. Contact Lisa at, lisa@soulisticarts.com FB: @lisawmedley IG: @lisawmedley Lisa has a weekly Fluid Movement Freedom Sessions. Do not hesitate to take action and see changes that you never imagined in the most simple things.

When you know, you know. About a job, about a person, about a house.  When you know, you know. You may experience it as a nagging.  You may experience it as a nudge.  You may experience it as a tree falling on your house.  Or you may experience it as you asking a million people what they think about so and so, or this place, or your role, or your problem. But deep inside, when you really get quiet, and you finally ask yourself the question, without distractions…you know. So, why do we fumble so much? Ah, one of those all-consuming questions. My guest on this week's Peace & Possibilities podcast, Rachael Baker is sharing how she figured it out. And of course, it's never a straight line there. And because yourself really does know, you can figure it out by following your intuition, believing you can do it, and NOT listening to people telling you you're not cut out for something!  If, of course, you BELIEVE you are! What do they know, anyway? They may think they know about you, but only you know when you know. How could they possibly know about you? The good news is that you get to decide. Because you have to LIVE your life. Not the person who told you that you couldn't. We're all in charge of designing the life we want.  So stop managing it and create exactly what you want. And for crying out loud, STOP second guessing yourself! More info on Rachael Baker: Rachael is a Senior Wellness Account Consultant that joined Aetna in 2015.  She previously worked for BayCare Health System as a Corporate Wellness Program Manager consulting with local employers on wellness program strategy and implementation, as well as helped lead their internal wellness committee of 25,000 employees.  Alongside her role at Aetna, she leads their local, internal wellness committee and volunteer council.  She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Florida State University and spent several years in mental health counseling with women and children.  Rachael also brings Marketing and Business Development experience from her nine year tenure at Tech Data. She is a Certified Worksite Wellness Program Manager with The Chapman Institute and a Certified Wellness Practitioner with The National Wellness Institute.  She is certified as a Mental Health Champion with MindShare Partners Institute, certified in Mental Health First Aid, MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), Reiki and is a Mindfulness Advocate for Aetna. She is a Well-Being Works Ambassador for HR Florida and is an active member of WELCOA and various wellness councils in Florida.  She also sits on various healthy school committees. She has presented on Mindfulness and Mental Health to various conferences and events including the National Wellness Conference, Health Benefits Conference, Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, Tampa Wellness Conference, Jacksonville Wellness Conference, North Central Florida Wellness Council, Tampa Wellness Council and Frameworks organization. Her passion for well-being, mental health and mindfulness drives her motivation and desire to help organizations achieve success around well-being and productivity.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelbaker/

In a meeting on June 11th, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to move forward with a new initiative of proposed laws pertaining to wellness programs. The unofficial transcript of the meeting has many wellness professionals concerned that employee wellbeing is not at the forefront of the proposal. Today’s guest, Barbara Zabawa, owner of the Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC, returns to dissect and explain the new proposal and what it might mean to employers. Barbara is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee College of Health Sciences, Department of Health Services Administration in addition to owning a law firm dedicated to improving legal access and compliance for the health and wellness industries. She is an acclaimed author and speaker on health and wellness law topics, lending her expertise to notable wellness powerhouses such as WELCOA, the National Wellness Institute, and HERO. In this episode, Barabara breaks down the construct of the hearing and the new proposed laws. She explains the meaning of the term “de minimis” used in the document and what kinds of incentives are allowed under the new proposal, as well as the privacy and confidentiality guidelines (or lack thereof) that it suggests. Lastly, Barbara discusses the process of submitting comments on the new proposal once it is made public, and the power of numbers in amplifying different voices. This episode is sponsored by University of Wisconsin Health and Wellness Management, offering online bachelor’s and master’s degrees in wellness management. You can visit hwm.wisconsin.edu for more information.  Graduates of the program have launched successful wellness careers with healthcare systems, wellness program vendors, community agencies, insurance providers, even the military. Here are some really cool things about UW Health and Wellness Management: Courses are designed and taught by distinguished faculty from the University of Wisconsin, many of whom actively work in the field. UW Health and Wellness Management is also supported by an advisory board, industry experts from corporations such as Children’s Wisconsin, Willis Towers Watson, and the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds, who offer advice on changing trends in health and wellness so that students are learning the most up-to-date methods. Students often say the flexible, online format is a big factor in their ability to earn a degree. (Our recent situation is an indication of the advantages of online learning.) Although the program is online, you’ll make strong connections with peers and faculty, just as you would on campus. UW Health and Wellness Management bachelor’s and master’s degrees provide the skills you need to manage comprehensive employee well-being programs that foster healthier lifestyles and promote the value of staying well.  Turn your passion for wellness into a healthy career with University of Wisconsin Health and Wellness Management. Visit hwm.wisconsin.edu or contact an enrollment adviser by phone, 1-877-895-3276. For links mentioned in today's episode visit: http://bit.ly/Redesignpod To join the Redesigning Wellness Community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rdwellnesscommunity/

As social consciousness shifts towards demanding inclusivity and diversity, the need for multicultural competency in workplaces is more and more apparent. Today’s guest, Linda Howard, CEO of Alturnative and President of the Board of Directors of the National Wellness Institute, has been working to highlight the tools needed to create a culture of inclusivity and train wellness professionals on how to develop and hone them. With over 30 years of combined experience in law, compliance, and managed care operations, Linda provides thought leadership to esteemed organizations and educates thousands of professionals annually in multicultural competency and social responsibility.  In this episode, Linda discusses forming the Multicultural Competency Committee at the National Wellness Institute and their goals for the future. She explores the tools needed to create a culture of inclusivity in workplaces and how to use the multicultural competency wheel that the Committee developed.  Linda shares what she’s most proud of accomplishing through the Committee, including the new Multicultural Competency Certificate Course training. Finally, she touches on what she thinks the wellness industry as a whole needs to do to be more inclusive and provides a jumping off point for professionals looking to move their organizations towards multicultural competency. This episode is sponsored by Workplace Money Coach. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on employees’ financial lives has been dramatic. It runs the gamut from severe hardship as a result of job loss to excessive cash flow surpluses due to limited spending opportunities.  Whatever our employees’ financial situation might be during these uncertain times, Workplace Money Coach is here to help them stay on track to meet their financial life goals.  In order to serve your employees in a safe and healthy way, Workplace Money Coach has launched the Living Paycheck to Purpose program as a virtual option with a focus on maintaining the group discussions and thought-provoking activities that make their program dynamic.  Now, your employees can engage in your wellness offerings and stay on top of their financial goals from the safety and convenience of their home office.  As a bonus to their Living Paycheck to Purpose virtual program, Workplace Money Coach is offering Redesigning Wellness listeners a complimentary coaching session for all participants of the program so employees can get individualized attention for their financial situation. Just mention that you heard about the program through the Redesigning Wellness Podcast.  You can learn more about Workplace Money Coach’s financial empowerment program at www.workplacemoneycoach.com. Schedule a call to see if the Living Paycheck to Purpose program is right for your employees. For links mentioned in today's episode visit: http://bit.ly/Redesignpod To join the Redesigning Wellness Community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rdwellnesscommunity/

Susan Morgan Bailey is a high energy leader with more than 20 years of experience in health, benefits and education settings. In her role Vice President, Culture & Wellbeing Practice Leader at Marsh & McLennan Agency, she calls upon her experience to help organizations build supportive cultures that empower individuals to live healthy, engaged lives.   Susan was instrumental in the success of a number of best-in-class wellbeing & culture strategies including initiatives at DTE Energy, Beaumont Health System and Chrysler. Prior to joining MMA in 2016, Susan led the Health and Wellbeing Strategy Consulting team at RedBrick Health where she provided strategic support and guidance to the account teams and clients. Susan also worked in the public health sector as a Health Promotion Coordinator for the Gaston County Health Department, in North Carolina, where she developed a county-wide fitness and nutrition program for residents. She remains committed to community health improvement through active involvement in the Michigan Wellness Council.   Susan is dedicated to sharing best practices and learning from the field of health and wellbeing.  Speaking engagements include presentations at various Human Resources events, HERO, National Business Group on Health, and Truven Health Analytics conferences.  Susan also serves on the faculty of the National Wellness Institute as a trainer for the Certified Worksite Wellness Program Manager certificate.   Susan is a Certified CultureTalk™ Partner, a Certified Intrinsic Coach® and is SHRM-SCP and SPHR certified, with a BS in Education from Central Michigan University. Susan also holds a Master of Science degree in Health Promotion from the University Of North Carolina at Charlotte.  Susan is a graduate of Leadership Oakland class XIX and remains involved with the organization to this day as a board member and retreat facilitator.   Recognized for her passion and enthusiasm, she is on a mission to help others find their own high energy, good health and passion for life! Susan integrates her passion for wellbeing into her own life through time spent with her husband and two boys at her cottage in northern Michigan and conquering various outdoor pursuits like paddle boarding, hiking, swimming, playing soccer, an occasional 10K and traveling to warm, sunny places.  Connect with Susan Bailey Website: http://www.mma-mi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmbailey/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com

When people aren’t working, the community is suffering, according to Joe Kenner, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships at Greyston Bakery, an organization founded on an open hiring philosophy. From Greyston’s earliest beginnings, they’ve been hiring populations that many would deem unemployable, using a first come first serve approach. As VP of Programs and Partnerships, Joe Kenner is responsible for directing Greyston’s workforce development and community wellness strategies and activities. He’s joined in today’s conversation by Sara Marcus, Partnerships Manager at Greyston’s Center for Open Hiring. She oversees partnerships with employers, non-profit partners, and funders with the ultimate goal of fostering a wider adoption of open hiring among businesses.  In this episode, Joe explains Greyston’s humble beginnings, as well as origin of the company’s open hiring policy - a strategy implemented by Greyston’s founder, Bernie Glassman, as a way to help the Yonkers community thrive. He and Sara take a deeper dive on what exactly open hiring entails, as well as the additional support Greyston provides for its employees’ success. They share some of the benefits of open hiring, including a lower rate of turnover and a reallocation of funds into keeping employees rather than hiring them. Joe also discusses some personal stories of employees' lives changed as a result of Greyston’s open hiring. Finally, Sara discusses the process of helping other companies move toward an open hiring model, including the Greyston Learning Lab where companies are invited to Greyston to get a first hand look at facility and how fewer barriers in the hiring process might work for them. Lastly, both Joe and Sara leave us with a final thought that employers can take away. Don’t forget to share this episode on LinkedIn, tag Jen, and let her know what you learned from this episode for a chance to win a membership to the National Wellness Institute. This episode is sponsored by Realize Wellbeing.  Realize Wellbeing is a corporate wellness consulting and training powerhouse on a mission to help companies understand how they're impacting their own employees' wellbeing. They are dedicated to transforming workplaces into businesses that exude energy and innovation through their vibrant, thriving people. Owner, Maggie Gough gets a lot of requests from workplace wellness and HR practitioners who want a fresh perspective on their work and increased capacity for organizational change. In order for Maggie to reach more organizations, she is now offering a brand new Train the Trainer program.  This 4-week course equips you to bring their innovative strategy to your workplace and also help you expand your efforts beyond health promotion. This course will help you develop new strategies for your company, using the science of self-determination theory and micro-influence. With this new offer, you’ll receive two trainings to deliver to your employees, two fully developed campaigns, a measurement tool, plus four 1:1 coaching sessions with Maggie to support you in implementation. The April session has limited availability, sign up today! Go to www.RealizeWellbeing.com or contact Maggie directly at mgough@realizewellbeing.com For links mentioned in today's episode visit: http://bit.ly/Redesignpod To join the Redesigning Wellness Community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rdwellnesscommunity/

Psychological safety is an absolute necessity in order to have innovative, high achieving teams. According to today’s guest, Dr. Timothy Clark, founder and CEO of LeaderFactor, a team’s leader is the cornerstone in creating and fostering this multifaceted safety within its culture. Tim is a global expert in the fields of senior executive development, strategy acceleration, and organizational change. He is a decorated author, with five published books and more than 150 articles pertaining to these subjects. He has served as CEO of multiple companies, making him a highly sought after coach, advisor, and facilitator to senior leadership teams. In this episode, Tim defines psychological safety in new terms and why it is so integral to high functioning teams. He shares multiple examples both of teams and leaders experiencing this safety and suffering from its absence.  Tim walks us through his four steps of psychological safety: inclusion safety, learner safety, contributor safety, and challenger safety, explaining how each level promotes innovation and achievement more than the last. He also delves into the difficulties leaders may have in building this culture, and what they can do to advocate change. Finally, Tim leaves us with tangible tips for both leaders and wellness professionals. Don’t forget to share this episode on LinkedIn, tag Jen, and let her know what you learned from this episode for a chance to win a membership to the National Wellness Institute. This episode is sponsored by Realize Wellbeing.  Realize Wellbeing is a corporate wellness consulting and training powerhouse on a mission to help companies understand how they're impacting their own employees' wellbeing. They are dedicated to transforming workplaces into businesses that exude energy and innovation through their vibrant, thriving people. Owner, Maggie Gough gets a lot of requests from workplace wellness and HR practitioners who want a fresh perspective on their work and increased capacity for organizational change. In order for Maggie to reach more organizations, she is now offering a brand new Train the Trainer program.  This 4-week course equips you to bring their innovative strategy to your workplace and also help you expand your efforts beyond health promotion. This course will help you develop new strategies for your company, using the science of self-determination theory and micro-influence. With this new offer, you’ll receive two trainings to deliver to your employees, two fully developed campaigns, a measurement tool, plus four 1:1 coaching sessions with Maggie to support you in implementation. The April session has limited availability, sign up today! Go to www.RealizeWellbeing.com or contact Maggie directly at mgough@realizewellbeing.com For links mentioned in today's episode visit: http://bit.ly/Redesignpod To join the Redesigning Wellness Community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rdwellnesscommunity/

It would be nearly impossible for one wellness organization to be the expert on each of the many facets of whole person wellness. That’s why partnerships and collaborations are so important to Chuck Gillespie, CEO and executive director of the National Wellness Institute (NWI).  Chuck is a former human resources executive whose work throughout the last 20 years has included developing workplace and community initiatives and evaluating and consulting with hundreds of organizations on wellness strategies. He has spent time teaching for Purdue University, IUIPUI, and Indian Wesleyan University. Chuck’s passion and dedication to furthering comprehensive wellness are impossible to miss. In today’s interview, Chuck briefly discusses his background and where he thinks wellness is headed. He shares his ideas on technology’s role in wellness initiatives, and how he hopes it can be used to lessen administration time and increase person to person time.  Chuck explains NWI’s new mission statement and the Institute’s dedication to creating and fostering more collaboration and partnerships. He expresses his view that more wellness research should be coming from academia rather than vendors and discusses some of the newest studies that have come out.  Finally, Chuck tells us a bit about what we can expect at the 2020 National Wellness Conference in Orlando and leaves us with his tangible tip.  Don’t forget to share this episode on LinkedIn and tag Jen and Chuck for a chance to win a membership to the National Wellness Institute. This episode is sponsored by Realize Wellbeing.  Realize Wellbeing is a corporate wellness consulting and training powerhouse on a mission to help companies understand how they're impacting their own employees' wellbeing. They are dedicated to transforming workplaces into businesses that exude energy and innovation through their vibrant, thriving people. Owner, Maggie Gough gets a lot of requests from workplace wellness and HR practitioners who want a fresh perspective on their work and increased capacity for organizational change. In order for Maggie to reach more organizations, she is now offering a brand new Train the Trainer program.  This 4-week course equips you to bring their innovative strategy to your workplace and also help you expand your efforts beyond health promotion. This course will help you develop new strategies for your company, using the science of self-determination theory and micro-influence. With this new offer, you’ll receive two trainings to deliver to your employees, two fully developed campaigns, a measurement tool, plus four 1:1 coaching sessions with Maggie to support you in implementation. The April session has limited availability, sign up today! Go to www.RealizeWellbeing.com or contact Maggie directly at mgough@realizewellbeing.com For links mentioned in today's episode visit: http://bit.ly/Redesignpod To join the Redesigning Wellness Community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rdwellnesscommunity/  

Laura Putnam, MA, author of the #1 Amazon Hot New Release in HR & Personnel Management Workplace Wellness That Works (WILEY, 2015), is CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, a leading well-being and learning provider. Her work has been covered by MSNBC, The New York Times, US News & World Report, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and NPR. She is a former urban public high school teacher, L&D professional, public policy advocate, international community organizer, dancer, gymnast and now a movement-builder in the world of health and well-being. With a mission to get people and organizations “in motion,” Laura is a frequent keynote speaker and has worked with a range of organizations from Fortune 500s to government agencies to academic institutes and nonprofits. She teaches at Stanford University, is the recipient of the American Heart Association's "2020 Impact" award as well as the National Wellness Institute’s “Circle of Leadership” award. A graduate of Brown University and Stanford University, Laura lives in San Francisco with her fiancé. She can be reached at laura@motioninfusion.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

Prof. Meg Jordan, PhD, RN, CWP, is Chair of Integrative Health Studies, Somatic Psychology and Human Sexuality at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. She is a clinical medical anthropologist, RN specializing in integrative and collaborative practice models, a behavioral health specialist, certified health coach, and has received research grants from Aetna Foundation to explore health coaching for underserved populations. She is author of How To Be A Health Coach, The Fitness Instinct; was founding Editor of American Fitness Magazine; Co-President of the National Wellness Institute; and former Director of Integrative Practice at the Health Medicine Institute.

Laura Putnam, MA, author of the #1 Amazon Hot New Release in HR & Personnel Management Workplace Wellness That Works (WILEY, 2015), is CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, a leading well-being and learning provider. Her work has been covered by MSNBC, The New York Times, US News & World Report, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and NPR. She is a former urban public high school teacher, L&D professional, public policy advocate, international community organizer, dancer, gymnast and now a movement-builder in the world of health and well-being. With a mission to get people and organizations “in motion,” Laura is a frequent keynote speaker and has worked with a range of organizations from Fortune 500s to government agencies to academic institutes and nonprofits. She is the recipient of the American Heart Association's "2020 Impact" award as well as the National Wellness Institute’s “Circle of Leadership” award. A graduate of Brown University and Stanford University, Laura lives in San Francisco with her fiancé. She can be reached at laura@motioninfusion.com. In this episode, Karen and Laura discuss: ·         Success Story of Laura ·         Commit to Get Leads o    Name 3 good things, every day, share them with others and write them down to build your optimism and increase your relationships. ·         Consult to Sell o    Think about managing your energy rather than managing your time. ·         Connect to Build and Grow o    We are creatures of culture and environment. Do, speak, and create a culture of wellbeing in your workplace and in your life. ·         Success Thinking, Activities and Vision o    Invest in your health and wellbeing, and you can influence not only your friends, but their friends, and their friend’s friends. ·         Sweet Spot of Success "Do I have the energy that I need to be my best? Do my team members have the energy that they need in order to be a high performing team?"- Laura Putnam *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Be the first to email Laura to receive your FREE copy of Workplace Wellness that Works! Reach out and receive a FREE chapter from her book and sign up for her amazing Newsletter! Connect with Laura Putnam: Twitter: @MotionInfusion Facebook: Laura Putnam & Motion Infusion Website: MotionInfusion.com &  LauraPutnam.com Email: Laura@MotionInfusion.com Book: Workplace Wellness that Works: 10 Steps to Infuse Well-Being and Vitality into Any Organization LinkedIn: Laura Putnam Instagram: @lauraputnamauthor Phone: 415-310-5505 About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here’s to your success in business and in life! Connect with Karen Briscoe: Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com 5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

WellBites is a Michigan Wellness Council Podcast. Our mission is to inspire implementation of leading workplace wellness strategies through thought leadership and strategies. In this podcast series, we interview people in the field to offer different perspectives and insights. This episode is a conversation with Laura Putnam, the CEO & Founder, Motion Infusion, Inc. and author of Workplace Wellness That Works (WILEY, 2015). Her work has been covered by MSNBC, The New York Times, US News & World Report, Entrepreneur, American Journal of Health Promotion, Business Insider and Globe & Mail. She is a former urban public high school teacher, dancer, gymnast and now a movement-builder in the world of health and wellness. A leading authority on how organizations can promote well-being at work and how leaders and managers can inspire employees to adopt healthier behaviors, Laura is a frequent keynote speaker and trains managers and leaders around the country. Laura is also an adjunct faculty at the California Institute for Integral Studies, recipient of the American Heart Association’s “2020 Impact” award and the National Wellness Institute’s “Circle of Leadership” Award.

Dr. Maryann Akers returns as a guest expert in this week's podcast.  In part one of our discussion, we are defining wellness.  According to the National Wellness Institute, wellness is defined as "an active process through which people become aware of and make choices toward a more successful existence".  Just like happiness, wellness is a choice and that's good news.  It means that no matter how bleak things may look in your life, you can choose to change.  We all know what being unwell can look and feel like.  Being unwell can manifest itself as depression, sadness and even suicidal thoughts.  The flipside is a life full of possibilities. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast and subscribe.   Consider nominating  Get Happy With J for a podcast award.  Now through July 31st, visit the link below to nominate the show.  Thank you in advance! https://www.podcastawards.com/

Welcome to the Finding Your Forte Show with Host Reggie Hammond and Power Lunch Hour Special Guest Mim Senft, President and CEO, Motivity Partnerships, Founding Member and Executive Team, Global Women 4 Wellbeing Episode Topic: Women and Well Being On Purpose In this episode Reggie and Mim talk about the many issues, challenges and opportunities for Women to focus on their well being on purpose.  Useful information and tools are shared.  The Work Life balance is a hot topic for many so hear from the experts on how the Women 4 Wellbeing Movement is making an impact. Meet Mim:  Mim Senft has over 20 years of corporate experience in project management, benefits design and wellness program strategy and implementation.  She specializes in providing companies with strategies that positively impact culture and create team innovation.  She is a certified as a Worksite Wellness Specialist through the National Wellness Institute; has her GBA group benefits designation through the International Foundation of Benefit Professionals (IFEBP) The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration, information and motivational purposes. This show is a production of Up2Me Radio and to learn more about this network, our shows, show Hosts and Guests please visit us at www.up2meradio.com Enjoy the Show!  Please like us on Facebook at Up2Me Radio and follow us on Twitter @Up2Meradio