Everyone has had to face some kind of change since COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic. Many of us have had to work from home with our partners and families. There's no question that change can be very difficult. It's a major adjustment to go from seeing people for a few hours a day to being with them 24/7.

There is a lot of stress that can build when lives are thrown into a blender. But there are ways to move forward in a way that ensures that stress doesn't create more problems with loved ones.

I spoke with Dr. Geoffrey Greif of the University of Maryland School of Social Work. In this episode we discuss the struggles and strains that can come on relationships during the pandemic. We cover a variety of relationships from spouses and partners, parents and kids and also friendships with people you might not be stuck with right now.

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You hear it all time time from just about every 'running expert.' They'll tell you that running helps to clear your head. Even though people say that all the time, I've never experienced that to be true. And I've found that most people haven't experienced that to be true. When I run my head is a big old mess of thoughts and feelings that I am unable to control. It can be an absolute nightmare.

After about 4 years of solid running, my head got so messed up that I had to give up the sport for a while. I would tear myself apart while running and it was having very negative affects on not only my running but also my day-to-day life.

On this episode I catch up with author Ali Nolan. She's written for Runner's World Magazine and is currently working on a book about running called 'Master the Marathon.' After talking with her via email, I realized she had gone through a lot of the same struggles that I've experienced and I knew she'd be a great guest for Be More Well.

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I remember graduating college and working never less than 2 jobs as I tried to find my way to break into the radio business. I got so used to my insane schedule that I didn't realize how much it was destroying my well being.

This week's guest, Siena Walker, went through a similar struggle. She found herself fresh out of college with a fast-paced and high-stress job. Couple that with a bad relationship and life got away from her. Then she started training with our friend Corinne Chmel and things started to come back into focus.

Now Siena is in control of her life and, even though it's still a struggle at times, she is loving it.

If you want to find out more about Corinne's coaching plans visit corinnechmel.com

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Sometimes it takes a slap in the face to bring you back to reality. Liz Chong was in a dark place when she graduated college. It wasn't until she went to see a doctor that she understood how far down she had gone. But she took the medical advice and started making changes in her life that ultimately turned to a healthier lifestyle and a new career.

Jeff St. Pierre sits down with Liz Chong, personal trainer at the Under Armour Performance Center, to hear more about her journey and to pick up some tips for how to make these changes in your life.

Baltimore's Nanny McFit joins us to talk about how important play and fitness are in the development of younger children. We've heard so much about kids that have to be home right now as schools are closed, but not all kids are old enough to teleschool with their teachers. Kids in pre-school, kindergarten and elementary school are home too. This time in their lives is crucial in development and we don't want to see that slow while they are stuck at home. Nanny McFit has great activities that parents can do with their kids to make sure they continue to learn and grow both mentally and physically during this time.

Freelance writer and fitness instructor Kate Rowe checks in on this bonus episode of Be More Well. She has been tasked to come up with a list of local fitness instructors, gyms and other studios that are offering free online classes for people now that all of the locations were ordered closed due to Coronavirus. The people and locations are based in Baltimore because that's where we live. But they are available to all on the internet. I hope you find something in here that you can use in your new daily routine.

Jeff St. Pierre and Kip Moore sit down to talk about Moore's decision to take a two month long break to refresh before getting back out on the road for the year. In the music industry it's tough to make sure you stay on the top of everyone's mind. Many artists never take a break, but their health struggles because of that.

Kip Moore makes a conscious effort to take a long break in order to refresh and unwind before getting back into the daily grind of touring and performing non-stop. Some would say it's a dangerous move, but Kip says it's necessary for him and has made him a happier person.