Grateful Living

Grateful Living

By Arnav RoyHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Grateful Living episodes

  • 2021 Vlog #5: Not blaming yourself for losing a loved one/friend to suicide

    In this vlog, I talk about not blaming yourself for a friend/loved one's suicide.  

    I think for those of us who have a lost a friend or loved one to suicide, we can’t help but get into these headspaces once in a while and feel guilty.  I try to give my advice if you do get into that type of headspace.  

    Please feel free to let me know your thoughts and if I missed anything that might also be helpful to share with others.

    11 min
  • #42: Being Raped at 13: Author Karyn Glemaud
    Karyn is the co-author of her first children’s book Mommy’s New Friend, an Amazon Best Seller, which she co-wrote with her son Mali.
    In this interview, Karyn talks about:
    - Being raped at 13
    - How she almost got an abortion but decided to have her baby
    - Being a single mother for 10 years
    - Opening herself up to dating and beginning a blended family
    Karyn's Website: https://www.karynglemaud.com/
    Karyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgador/
    Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/
    My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en
    To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi
    To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956
    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4
    1 hr 52 min
  • 2021 Vlog #4: How to Support a Loved One Struggling with Mental Health

    As we near almost 10 months of a pandemic state, the stress and mental health is taking a toll on so many people - health wise losing someone, health wise fearing losing someone, economically, socially just not seeing people as much, students are finding learning virtually stressful are just a couple of things going on.

    During this time period, I’ve received this question from a lot of people.

    How can I support a friend struggling with mental health?

    For the first time in people’s lives, many people who hadn’t previously dealt with mental health struggles are now dealing with them and those who were dealing with them prior, theirs might be getting even worse.

    In this video, I talk about 3 tips I have for supporting a friend struggling with mental health.

    I would love to hear from anyone, whether publicly or privately, if this advice is helpful and whether or not I should add some more advice.

    Thank you guys, hope you guys have a great Saturday!

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    1. Create a level of Trust to talk about real issues (1:11 - 2:55)

    2. Make sure they see the light, their life matters and that a good life is possible (2:56 - 3:58)

    3. Try and have them seek professional (3:59 - 5:05)

    6 min
  • #41: Losing My Mom on 9/11: Anna Sweeney
    Anna’s mother, Madeline Amy Sweeney, was a flight attendant for American Airlines. On September 11, 2001, the day our nation was attacked by terrorists, Amy Sweeney was working on American Airlines Flight 11, the first airplane hijacked by the terrorists to devastate New York City by flying into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center
    In this interview, Anna talks about:
    - 9/11 and how she found about news of her mother’s death
    - How the event affected her childhood and her adulthood
    - The Madeline Amy Sweeney award for Civilian Bravery that was created in her mom’s honor
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    Background on Amy:
    For 14 years, Amy Sweeney was a flight attendant for American Airlines. She lived in Acton, Massachusetts with her husband, Michael Sweeney, and their two small children. On September 11, 2001, Amy Sweeney was working on American Airlines Flight 11, the first airplane that was hijacked and flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Before the plane hit the tower, Amy Sweeney had the courage and bravery to contact the airline’s ground services crew to convey critical information about the five hijackers and their fatal actions on the plane that morning. It is for Amy Sweeney’s heroism, and the heroism and brave spirit of so many of the victims on September 11, 2001, that this award was created.
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    Anna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asweens12/?hl=en
    Madeline Amy Sweeney Award: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/submit-a-nomination-for-the-madeline-amy-sweeney-award-for-civilian-bravery
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    Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/
    My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en
    To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi
    To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956
    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4
    46 min
  • 2021 Vlog #3: Trying Yoga for the FIRST TIME
    What's up guys! Hope you're doing well! My 3rd weekly vlog of 2021!
    0-2:04 Reflecting on my week
    2:04 - 3:22 - Reflecting on burn out, relaxing and going to grocery store
    3:22 - 4:58 - Playing basketball, going for a run
    4:58 - 5:42 - Eating a burrito!
    5:42 - 7:10 - Talking about my Sunday
    7:10 - 9:02 - Doing Yoga, Talking about it
    9:02 - 10:05 - Wrapping up my Sunday
    10:05 - 11:51 - Talking about MLK Day
    11:51 - 13:05 - Playing Madden, Zoom Call with best friends
    13:05 - 14:29 - Wrapping up the week
    15 min
  • #40: Instagram Poet @dthomasquotes on building 55k Instagram Followers in 3 years
    Dane Thomas is an American Author based in the state of Indiana. He has published three books of poetry, Black and Blue (17'), Light in the Darkness (18'), and In a World of Wishes (20'). He recently published his first children's book, Bart and the Stinky Nasty Fart (20'). He is a graduate from Huntington University, and holds Bachelors Degrees in Business and Marketing.
    Dane started his journey by publishing his poems to Instagram in 2017. Today he's build over 56,000 following on Instagram.
    Dane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dthomasquotes/?hl=en
    Dane's Most Recent Poetry Book: https://www.amazon.com/world-wishes-Dane-Thomas/dp/1660045967/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Dane+Thomas&qid=1610479612&s=books&sr=1-1
    Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/
    My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en
    To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi
    To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956
    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4
    1 hr 1 min
  • 2021 Vlog #2: MY FIRST SPEAKING GIG - BABSON COLLEGE
    What's up guys! Hope you are well.
    VLOG #2 of 2021 is here!
    0 - 4:16 - Recapping Sunday
    4:17 - 4:40 - Folding Laundry
    4:41 - 5:30 - Exercising!
    5:31 - 6:14 - Recapping Monday
    6:15 - 8:19 - Preview my Tuesday
    8:20 - 9:14 - ZOOM CALL WITH MY BEST FRIENDS
    9:15 - 10:34 - Head to bed
    10:34 - 12:02 - Preview of Wednesday
    12:03- 17:46 - MY FIRST PUBLIC SPEAKING GIG at Babson College - Current Student Panel at Virtual Open House for Prospective Students
    17:46 - 19:24 - Talking about print I bought from @joyful_inking!
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    Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/
    My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en
    To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi
    To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956
    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w
    Calendly: https://calendly.com/gratefulliving4/
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4
    20 min
  • #39: How Calling the National Suicide Hotline Was the Best Decision of My Life: Wes Woodson
    In February of 2020, Wes was having a bad night and called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255). As a result of the call and wanting to get better, he entered into a 3 week outpatient therapy program. Wes calls this these 2 decisions the best of his life.
    Despite the struggles he's been through, Wes has gotten the help he's needed and is now in a much better place.
    Wes is the Founder of thehidden, a clothing brand where he encourages people to un-apologetically be their true selves. Wes will also be publishing his first book, The Anxiety Advantage, in April of 2021.
    Wes believes in the power of storytelling and using stories to make an impact in the world through his entrepreneurial endeavors.
    In this interview, we talk about:
    - Being diagnosed with vitiligo and being bullied as a kid about the spots on his body
    - His mental health journey including calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and entering into an outpatient therapy program
    - His tips on how he manages his anxiety
    - Starting a clothing brand based on the idea of wanting people to stop hiding their truths and instead be their true selves
    Wes's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weswoodson/?hl=en
    Wes's Website: https://www.thehiddenco.com/password
    Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/
    My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en
    To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi
    To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956
    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4
    58 min
  • 2021 Vlog #1: My Birthday and Recording a Webinar
    Hey guys, one of my intentions this year is to be more comfortable speaking on camera so I will try to vlog daily and compile the vlogs weekly.
    0-8:26: Birthday Vlog - Turning 26!
    8:27 - 10:56: How I Manage Working Full-Time + Doing a Podcast Part-Time
    10:57 - 13:36: Thoughts on Trump supports invading the Capitol Building
    13:37 - 17:24: Talking about financial literacy and joining my friends book club on finance
    17:25 - 19:51: Talking about Babson Marketing Club call
    19:52 - 20:13: Preparing for Webinar
    20:14 - 20:33: Webinar feedback from one of my best friends Mackenzie Hart
    20:34 -21:10: Wrapping up my Saturday
    22 min
  • #38: How I Became A Full Time Personal Trainer: Carolyn Viggh
    Carolyn is the owner of Carolyn Viggh Health and Wellness Coaching where she serves clients in a one-on-one setting through fitness training, nutrition and meal planning, body image coaching, and lifestyle coaching.
    Her approach to fitness is weight-neutral, anti-diet and encourages joyful movement and body acceptance to optimize physical health without sacrificing mental and emotional wellbeing.
    After 3 years of building up clients and working part-time as a personal trainer while also holding down other jobs, Carolyn is now full-time working as a personal trainer for her own business. She shares her journeys and tips to getting to that point in this interview.
    Topics Covered in this Interview:
    - Her approach to fitness - being weight neutral, anti-diet
    - How she started her personal training business, what tips she has for people looking to go full-time with their personal training
    - Recommendations for fitness beginners
    - Diet Culture and how the obsession with weight loss and thinness in the fitness industry contributes to body dissatisfaction and disordered eating
    - Body image/ Body acceptance
    - Intuitive eating/ an anti-diet approach to nutrition and fitness
    - Joyful Movement and what a positive relationship with exercise looks like
    - Changes she want to see in the fitness industry at large
    Carolyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolynviggh/?hl=en
    Carolyn's Website: https://carolynviggh.com/
    Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/
    My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en
    To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi
    To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956
    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w
    Calendly: https://calendly.com/gratefulliving4/
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4
    1 hr 4 min

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I try to share and learn from positive and inspirational stories by interviewing people in different industries.