In this conversation we discuss what it takes to stay positive in the middle of struggling through this pandemic with the acknowledgment of feelings, the power of the pause, gratitude, and so much more. 

Tara is the founder of UMatter, which is a kindness initiative that builds people up and inspires a culture of kindness. 

Tara is a mom, wife, highly creative, and an explorer of beauty.

How do we stay focused on our health during a pandemic?

How do we find motivation and support each other during this time?

Kirk is owner and coach at CrossFit Downriver

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How do we use our creative voices to build others up while in quarantine?

 What role does inspiration play in surviving quarantine?

Sharon Moore is a poet, lawyer, and Queen of Words. 

During this conversation the commencement speech by Denzel Washington is mentioned and can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxY_eJLBflk&feature=youtu.be

Staying sane, finding wisdom, and keeping hope alive. 

Heather is a yoga instructor, teacher, mom, and wife.  During this time she is keeping up her yoga virtually. 

You can find Heather on Facebook at The Mobile Mat BG and https://www.themobilematbg.com

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Motivation, pondering, and hope in our workouts and nutrition during this Stay-at-home period.

Kirk is owner and coach of CrossFit Downriver.

As our entire world seems to be influx how do we begin to navigate our new realities?

Based upon a sermon series during the season of Lent called "Discovering Our Identity in God". Each week we explore a different aspect of that identity.

This week's episode explores discovering our identity in God when we feel unloved.

Tom Holzfeind grew up around his father's jazz club in Chicago called the Blue Note. 

The Blue Note Jazz Club was a fully integrated club in the 1950s, which had some of the greatest jazz artists.

The motivation of being strong, how the barbell doesn't lie and other important pieces of wisdom.

Kirk is owner and coach of CrossFit Downriver.

How often is celebration a priority for us?