This conversation opened my eyes to the SPORT of obstacle course racing and Ninja. The local Obstacle Course Race (OCR) gym - Warrior Tech OCR has been helping people prepare for races and empowering both adults and children to have fun with the sport of OCR and Ninja.

Kim Saguinsin is part owner of the gym that has grown over the years and provides an impressive stockpile of resources for people to practice on and prepare on so they can go out and perform.

Listen in to hear about the sport of OCR, why it is important to help kids be active and enjoy a non-traditional sport and the culture of growth and family that the gym provides.

I AM SO EXCITED TO SHARE THIS CONVERSATION WITH YOU!

I have been wanting to begin an interview series so that people in Raleigh have access to health and wellness providers that really care and are doing great work with their clients

This interview highlights Amanda Seavey Ph. D. a local Psychologist and Owner of Clarity Psychology and Wellness.

Amanda is a self-proclaimed insomniac who helps insomniacs! She specializes in sleep and sleep health (which we could all use right now!), anxiety, depression, among many other things!

In the interview we discuss:

How people can benefit from therapeutic intervention for sleep rather than using medication as a band-aide

The stigma surrounding mental health and wellness

Get into her personal and professional characteristics that help her provide care for her clients

Ways she is helping to provide and promote health and wellness in the Raleigh Community.

Every conversation I have had with her is great so please take the time to listen!

You can find Amanda at IG:@raleighpsychwell for informative posts and helpful tips and at her website https://www.claritypsychologync.com/

It was truly my pleasure to interview her and I hope you enjoy the conversation!

If you know someone else that needs to be shared with the Raleigh/Durham Community as a great health and wellness resource or provider, please let me know!

Welcome to Be Well and Thrive, a podcast to introduce you to the personalities and opinions of Triangle providers, trainers, coaches, and influencers. In the introduction episode, Dr. Bill Renkas introduces himself and what he hopes to achieve with this podcast. Enjoy and as always, Be Well and Thrive!