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If you've ever experienced improvisational sketch comedy, you've likely seen people unfurl and connect with each other in ways that just aren't common, or maybe even possible, in their day to day life. There's something so raw and real about learning to create a moment, in front of an audience, just with what comes into your head and out of your mouth. The result is a connection between the actors and to the audience that's truly extraordinary.

Guest Bio

Emily Fontano is the Artistic Director of SAK Comedy Lab, home to live shows nearly every night inside SAK's 250-seat theater, but also oodles of classes for those interested in learning how to do improvisation. Emily performs in SAK shows, teaches classes at SAK U, competes in festivals across the country, and hosts her own podcast (Amanda and Emily: We Have a Podcast). Learn more at www.sakcomedylab.com.

Mentioned in this Episode

The Science Behind Improv: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/lifestyle/science-behind-improv-performance/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.967cd4583680

SAK Comedy Lab: www.sakcomedylab.com

Amanda and Emily: We Have a Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaandEmily/

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If you’ve ever experienced improvisational sketch comedy, you’ve likely seen people unfurl and connect with each other in ways that just aren’t common, or maybe even possible, in their day to day life. There’s something so raw and real about learning to create a moment, in front of an audience, just with what comes into your head and out of your mouth. The result is a connection between the actors and to the audience that’s truly extraordinary.

Did you grow up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood? Do remember the trolley or King Friday? That red cardigan? The opening song? The show debuted on February 19, 1968 and aired through 2001, so it's safe to say that generations of kids have grown up watching the more than 870 episodes created by Fred Rogers, who died in 2003. Fred Rogers was infinitely passionate about childhood education and using television as a tool to affirm children's self-worth and offer them a place where they felt accepted and understood. In this episode, we feature Shea Tuttle, the author of the forthcoming book "In Search of Mister Rogers."

Guest Bio

Shea Tuttle is the co-editor of "Can I Get a Witness? Thirteen Peacemakers, Community Builders, and Agitators for Faith and Justice" and the forthcoming book, "In Search of Mister Rogers." Learn more at https://sheatuttle.contently.com/.

Mentioned in this Episode

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: http://www.pbs.org/parents/rogers/the-method-behind-the-magic

Won't You Be My Neighbor documentary: http://www.focusfeatures.com/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/

Can I Get a Witness? Thirteen Peacemakers, Community Builders, and Agitators for Faith and Justice: https://www.amazon.com/Can-Get-Witness-Peacemakers-Community-Builders/dp/0802875734

Seven Lessons from Mister Rogers That Can Help Americans Be Neighbors Again: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/seven_lessons_from_mister_rogers_That_can_help_americans_be_neighbors_again

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Did you grow up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood? Fred Rogers was infinitely passionate about childhood education and using television as a tool to affirm children’s self-worth and offer them a place where they felt accepted and understood. In this episode, we feature Shea Tuttle, the author of the forthcoming book "In Search of Mister Rogers."

Only 1 in 5 five people step away from their desk for lunch. Today's guest is on a mission to change that. Laura Archer is the author of Gone for Lunch: 52 Things to do on Your Lunch Break, a book she wrote on her journey to reclaim her midday break and to find more time for herself, her interests and her self-care. Through her book, blog and workshops, Laura aims to help individuals and companies to appreciate the unbelievable benefits of taking a lunch break - even if it's only for 20 minutes once or twice a week. What's so great about Laura's story is that it started with her own simple curiosity and her own yearning to feel more connected to herself and the world around her. So what are the benefits of taking a break? What's stopping us from simply pausing from our work and having a rest? We dive into these questions and so much more.

Guest Bio

Laura Archer is the author of Gone for Lunch: 52 Things to do on Your Lunch Brunch. Through her book, blog and workshops, Laura aims to helps individuals and companies to appreciate the unbelievable benefits of taking a lunch break. Learn more at goneforlunch.com.

Mentioned in this Episode

https://www.goneforlunch.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Gone-Lunch-Things-Your-Break/dp/1849499918

Why We Sleep https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144324

International Happiness Day http://www.dayofhappiness.net/

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Only 1 in 5 five people step away from their desk for lunch. Today’s guest is on a mission to change that. Laura Archer is the author of Gone for Lunch: 52 Things to do on Your Lunch Break, a book she wrote on her journey to reclaim her midday break and to find more time for herself, her interests and her self-care. Laura aims to help individuals and companies to appreciate the unbelievable benefits of taking a lunch break - even if it’s only for 20 minutes once or twice a week.

As you can probably imagine, I read a lot about the topic of human connection and recently I came across an article written for Scientific American titled To Combat Loneliness, Promote Social Health. It not only honed in on the mounting evidence that shows relationships should be a public health priority, but it reported that the UK has recently appointed a Minister for Loneliness. This is pretty astounding and I wanted to know more about the idea of loneliness as a public health priority, in the same way that nutrition and vaccinations area. So, I reached out to the author of the article, Kasley Killan, to see if she was open to an interview and she said YES!

Guest Bio

Kasley Killam is a program manager at Verily, where she sets the strategic direction and oversees the implementation of community engagement initiatives for Verily's national clinical research platform. Based in San Francisco, Kasley spends her evenings and weekends mobilizing efforts to combat loneliness and promote social health as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, member of the board of directors for the Community Living Campaign, and contributor to Scientific American. Learn more at kasleykillam.com.

Mentioned in this Episode

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/to-combat-loneliness-promote-social-health1/

http://time.com/5248016/tracey-crouch-uk-loneliness-minister/

https://medium.com/world-economic-forum-global-shapers-san-francisco/5-ways-to-address-the-loneliness-epidemic-99e28e8fedb7

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As you can probably imagine, I read a lot about the topic of human connection and recently I came across an article written for Scientific American titled To Combat Loneliness, Promote Social Health. This is pretty astounding and I wanted to know more about the idea of loneliness as a public health priority, in the same way that nutrition and vaccinations area. So, I reached out to the author of the article, Kasley Killan, to see if she was open to an interview and she said YES!

How many of us give much thought to the quality of our friendships or the ways we could be intentionally nourishing our friendships? Turns out there's not only an art and a science to how we create really good friendships, but there's a formula to the process as well. Shasta Nelson, author of "Friendships Don't Just Happen" and "Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness," has truly become one of the world's leading voices for friendship. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into the world of frientimacy and how we could all learn to upgrade this area of our lives.

Guest Bio

Shasta Nelson is the author of "Frientimacy" and "Friendships Don't Just Happen." A leading voice for friendship, Shasta speaks for corporations, churches, and conferences all over the country; writes books, blogs, and articles; provides expertise to media, creates teaching videos and class; gathers people for retreats and events; and consults and coaches leaders and teams-- all for the purpose of creating healthier friendships in this world. Learn more at shastanelson.com.

Mentioned in this Episode

Friendships Don't Just Happen by Shasta Nelson: https://www.amazon.com/Friendships-Dont-Just-Happen-GirlFriends/dp/1618580140

Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness by Shasta Nelson: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580056075

The All-or-Nothing Marriage by Eli J Finkel: https://www.amazon.com/All-Nothing-Marriage-Best-Marriages/dp/052595516X

Frientimacy Quiz: https://www.girlfriendcircles.com/frientimacyquiz

Girlfriend Circles: https://www.girlfriendcircles.com/

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How many of us give much thought to the quality of our friendships or the ways we could be intentionally nourishing our friendships? Turns out there’s not only an art and a science to how we create really good friendships, but there’s a formula to the process as well. Shasta Nelson, author of “Friendships Don’t Just Happen” and “Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness,” has truly become one of the world’s leading voices for friendship.