Be The Connection

Keith Dambrot coached LeBron James, won more than 600 games across 40 years in coaching and recently retired after leading Duquesne to a massive NCAA Tournament upset. He digs into the lessons he's learned about relationships, togetherness and lasting connections with players and coaches across his four-plus decades in the game.

Polyvagal Theory looks to promote for health and wellness by providing training, supporting community and powering better communication - something Play Zone founder Michael Allison knows well. He's worked with the Polyvagal Institute since 2020 and sits down to discuss how our bodies and brains interact when it comes to communicating, connecting and being vulnerable with each other. It's a conversation designed to help you understand these parts of yourself better and connect better in the process!

The Play Zone website: https://theplayzone.com/

Polyvagal Institute website: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/

Michael Allison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-allison-smarter/

Social justice is a topic that affects us all, but we don't all understand it well or engage in it effectively. Anthony Finnell, a 20-year veteran in the social justice, law enforcement and security arenas, sits down to break down what social justice means, why it's important, barriers to connecting well and building a community that supports and advocates for the cause and more. Set aside your preconceived notions and bring an open mind to a great conversation!

Check your CrossFit "cult" stereotypes at the door. Chalk up and hear how CF is a place that supports and loves people in and out of the gym, cheers them on through doing hard things and build bonds that fuel success in life beyond barbells and pull-up bars. CrossFit Central (Austin, Tex.) owners Carey Kepler and Jeremy Thiel check in for an awesome, encouraging conversation about connections, community and strength.

CrossFit Central website: https://www.crossfitcentral.com/

CrossFit website: crossfit.com

CrossFit Central on IG: @crossfitcentral

A powerful revisiting of the great insights, impactful stories and influential notes of our awesome guests from the last eight episodes so we don't forget the life-changing wisdom they've shared. Our goal is serving up content that makes a difference and helping you retain wisdom that will empowers you to build real connections in your day-to-day. Let's dig in on episodes 9-16!

Akron Promise works to connect students throughout the city to educational, career and workforce growth tools and resources that help them achieve their personal and work goals. Tom Ghinder, its founder, joins BTC to share how the organization uses mentorship, running events, group meals and more to build a community that helps students thrive in and well beyond high school.

Akron Promise website: http://akronpromise.org/

Akron Promise on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AkronPromise/

Akron Promise on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/akronpromise/

We trust doctors with our health and lives - but don't often stop to ask if they're mentally and emotionally well, healthy and avoiding burnout. Dr. Ron Jones recently retired after 40-plus years as an internal medicine doctor and now works to help doctors and future doctors learn how to stay mentally well, connect with help when they need it and better connect with patients to provide better care. He joins us to share the stories and wisdom behind it all.

Connecting Through Art empowers those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and their care partners to find community with others fighting the same battles, bonding through the beauty of art and connection. Hear the impactful stories of lives changed and support provided by a program that helps people find ways to prevent their disease from stealing their joy.

Lifelong adventurer Hazen Audel has braved the rapids of the mighty Mekong River, traversed Africa's Rift Valley to witness the Great Migration and trekked across the unforgiving Andes in South America and he joins us to share lessons learned from connecting with the people who live in these remote places, connecting with nature and forging a deeper connection with his self through his epic adventures. LFG!

With 29 years in the Air Force, decades as a runner and coach and a long tenure as a primary care doctor helping post-9/11 veterans, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella has helped build communities and connections throughout the U.S. He delves into the special bonds of the military community, how running draws diverse people together and the special bonds that exist in small towns.

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella's website: https://www.drmarksdesk.com/

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cucuzzella-25042413/

Freedom's Run Race Series: https://www.freedomsrun.org/

Run for Your Life book on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/aPp4e

The Good Life book on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/42Hdr