Be A Better Being

Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health struggles. It may be distressing to some listeners.

For Suicide Awareness Month Michelle sits down with Dustin Morris, the Executive Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in Alaska. Michelle and Dustin discuss stigma, self care, how find support and support others, and more. Most importantly, Dustin reminds us that suicide is preventable.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, support is out there.

You can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for 24/7 support.
You can also text 'TALK' to 741741.

Only 1% of 988 calls require an emergency dispatch. You are NOT at risk of intervention by law enforcement when you use this hotline.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a loss related to suicide, AFSP can help you find community and care.
afsp.org/ive-lost-someone

Connect with AFSP:
afsp.org

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Michelle: @betterbeingsus
Sasha: @sasha.patricia
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This week, Sasha and Michelle interview pediatrician Dr. Noha Polack on childhood obesity, nutrition, and more. Healthy, growing kids are the future!

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betterbeings.net
IG: @be.a.better.being
Michelle: @betterbeingsus
Sasha: @sasha.patricia
YouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlist

Happy Labor Day!

This week, Michelle and Sasha sync up to reflect on summer and get excited for all things fall. Hear about accomplishments,  incredible events, and more.

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betterbeings.net
IG: @be.a.better.being
Michelle: @betterbeingsus
Sasha: @sasha.patricia
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This week, Michelle sits down with talk radio host and long-time friend, Mandy Connell. They discuss Mandy's health journey, the importance of making healthy habits, and why how you feel and how you move could be more important than how you look.

Connect with Mandy:
koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/mandy-connell/about/
FB: Mandy Connell
IG: @themandyconnell

Connect with us:
betterbeings.net
IG: @be.a.better.being
Michelle: @betterbeingsus
Sasha: @sasha.patricia
YouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlist

In this episode, Michelle and Sasha chat with daycare provider Michelle Johnson. Michelle has been running an in-home daycare for many years, and with caring for children comes feeding them and teaching them valuable lessons about nutrition and food!

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betterbeings.net
IG: @be.a.better.being
Michelle: @betterbeingsus
Sasha: @sasha.patricia
YouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlist

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Cara Kelley. Cara is married to last week's wonderful guest, Brandon! She and Michelle get into Cara's journey from educator to coach, and how she finds peace and growth in nature.

Connect with Cara:
msha.ke/thekelleyeffect
IG: @iamcarakelley
FB group: Cara Kelley Truth Tribe

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betterbeings.net
IG: @be.a.better.being
Michelle: @betterbeingsus
Sasha: @sasha.patricia
YouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlist

Today, Michelle interviews an old friend and positive light who has changed her life. Brandon Kelley's superpower is serendipity, and he's all about truth and moving forward. 

Connect with Brandon:
msha.ke/thekelleyeffect
IG: @beingbk
FB Group: Cara Kelley Truth Tribe

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betterbeings.net
IG: @be.a.better.being
Michelle: @betterbeingsus
Sasha: @sasha.patricia
YouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlist

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This August marks the 25th birthday of Michelle's business, Better Beings. Today, Sasha and Michelle tell the Better Beings story. They celebrate how far they've come, and everything that lies ahead.

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betterbeings.net
IG: @be.a.better.being
Michelle: @betterbeingsus
Sasha: @sasha.patricia
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Today, Sasha and Michelle chat with Greg Gdanian, host of the Sets and Reps podcast. At only 23, Greg is exploring what independence and growth truly mean for him as a man in his early 20s.

Connect with Greg:
sets-and-reps.com
IG: @gregbuildsskills
Check out Michelle's episode on Greg's podcast, Sets and Reps, here on Spotify and here on Apple.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DF8rM9KwMaeHPmORxn43s?si=2db9dcfe73634106

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-living-by-intentions-michelle-zellner-better-beings/id1542481466?i=1000531723617

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betterbeings.net
IG: @be.a.better.being
Michelle: @betterbeingsus
Sasha: @sasha.patricia
YouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlist

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This week, Michelle and Hannah are back to reflect on a life-changing event in Hannah's life: a motor accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down. This is the second part of Hannah and Michelle's conversation, so make sure you listen to last week's episode to get the backstory!

Connect with Hannah:
IG: @thewheelhannahkay
Facebook: Hannah Rarick

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IG: @be.a.better.being
Michelle: @betterbeingsus
Sasha: @sasha.patricia

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