Better Than Fine

By Darlene MarshallHealth & Fitness

Better Than Fine episodes

June 03, 2020 20 - Jared Glenn on the complex emotional reactions to race, purpose and leadership, communicating with people who you don't agree with, and being a good ally
Jared Glenn works with the All Stars Project of New York creating youth development programs focusing on community and police relations, an activist, writer, film maker, and a student of history. Before working with the All Stars Project, Jared spent 15 years working as a trainer and wellness coach in New York City
In this episode we cover the complex emotional reactions to race, purpose and leadership, communicating with people who you don't agree with, being a good ally, and more.
Reading list mentioned in this episode:
(purposely not linked to encourage purchasing from a local bookstore in your location)
"The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
"Notes of a Native Son" by James Baldwin
Autobiography of Malcolm X
The works of Langston Hughes
The plays of August Wilson
"Dreams of My Father" by Barack Obama
"America Behind The Color Line" by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
"The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson
"Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"" by Zora Neale Hurston
"The Souls of Black Folk" by W. E. B. Du Bois
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1 hr 1 min
May 27, 2020 19 - Meaning, the stories we tell ourselves, and why positive emotions matter during social distancing
Book recommendations in this episode:
- Barbara Fredrickson's "Positivity"
- Emily Esfahani Smith "The Power of Meaning"
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23 min
May 22, 2020 18 - Dr Kelsy Demelo - What's the vegus nerve and why do you care? Also your pelvic floor, breath work, why progression is important, and a bit about caring for yourself in COVID
Doctor Kelsy DeMelo graduated from Texas Chiropractic College in
April of 2019. As a student at Texas Chiropractic College she excelled as
a teaching assistant in the Department of Anatomical Sciences. Prior to
Chiropractic College, Dr. Kelsy graduated from Simmons College in
Boston, MA with a Bachelors in Science, majoring in Exercise
Physiology and Nutrition. Dr. Kelsy has worked at New York University
in cardiovascular research. She has also worked as a health and fitness
coach at Equinox, providing group and individual fitness training to a a
wide spectrum of clientele.
Dr. Kelsy aspires to continue her specialization in the fields of Pre and
Post-natal Women's Health, Nutrition, and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation.
She is currently working towards the Herman and Wallace pelvic floor
therapy certification, and is offering both virtual and home care services.
In her spare time, Dr. Kelsy is also a nationally qualified Figure and
Bikini competitor with the National Physique Committee. Her previous
passions were marathon running and classical ballet.
Kelsy's instagram is @dr.kelsydemelo and is how you can reach her for all inquiries
What's the vegus nerve and why do you care? Also your pelvic floor, breath work, why progression is important, and a bit about caring for yourself in COVID
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34 min
May 15, 2020 17 - The Stages of Change
Understanding how humans change can help us grow and evolve in our own lives. In this short episode we dive into the phases of change and how you can use your awareness of them to support your personal development.
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21 min
April 30, 2020 16 - Darwin Diaz on motivation, consistency, starting where you are, building a roadmap for movement, and challenges to longevity in the mindset of the fitness industry
Darwin Diaz is a personal trainer, nutrition coach, movement instructor, and mentor. He's a sought after trainer in New York City. You can find him on Instagram @coach.darwin
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1 hr 5 min
April 22, 2020 15 - Permission to be Human
What does it mean to have permission to be human?
Links:
- Join the Come What May Facebook Group
- Come What May Challenge Website
- Follow along on Instagram
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15 min
April 17, 2020 14 - Tamara Myles - Roles vs Relationships, Skill Transference, Positive Organizations, and Why Productivity is Never Doing More, but Doing More of What MATTERS
Tamara Myles is a productivity expert and international speaker. She is the author of The Secret to Peak Productivity: A Simple Guide to Reaching Your Personal Best, and a consultant for individuals and corporate clients. She has been featured in USA Today, The Boston Globe, and Success Magazine, among others.
Tamara was born and raised in Recife, Brazil. She currently lives in Concord, MA with her husband and three children. When she is not speaking and consulting, Tamara enjoys traveling, reading, learning to play the guitar, and most of all being a chauffeur and passionate cheerleader for her children’s many sports teams.
Links mentioned in the show:
- Free VIA Assessment of Character Strengths
- Strengths in a New Way practice
- Dan Tomasulo's Learned Hopefulness is out June 1st
- Loving Kindness Meditation by Barbara Fredrickson (where you can find the meditation Tamara practices)
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59 min
April 08, 2020 13 - Regoaling
Regoaling comes out of research in pediatric palliative care to guide a process of accepting where you are, releasing what you thought you wanted, and identifying what to hope for going forward.
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14 min
April 06, 2020 12 - Sophia Heiser - Coping with isolation, the importance of connection, building resilience, and being patient with yourself through physical distancing
Coping with isolation, the importance of connection, building resilience, and being patient with yourself
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1 hr 1 min
April 02, 2020 11 - Jackie Blake - Transitions, being patient with yourself, getting quiet in crisis, learning to listen to your intuition, surrendering, manifesting, self-acceptance, positive emotions, and being ok
Episode Links:
- Jackie's Instagram
- Michael Singer's book is "The Surrender Experiment"
- It was actually 78% of America living paycheck to paycheck
- Neuro Linguistic Programming
- Optimism Research
- Bill Gates' TED Talk
- Jonathan Haidt on Hiving
- Joe Dispenza
- Barb Fredrickson
- Bruce Lipton
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59 min