Health Gig

This week, Doro and Tricia welcome Jessica Long, a Paralympic swimmer with a record 18 gold medals, to Health Gig to learn about her inspiring journey from being born without legs to being adopted and later becoming a celebrated athlete. Jessica’s honest reflection of her experiences highlight not only her physical challenges but also the emotional complexities she faced throughout her life, revealing her determination to embrace all aspects of her identity.

Her resilience is reflected in her sports performances, as well as in her advocacy work, where she fights for better representation and awareness for individuals with disabilities. Jessica’s journey underscores the importance of vulnerability and the healing process, which she approaches with honesty, particularly under the pressures of societal and personal expectations. Through her story, Jessica aims to inspire others and emphasize the significance of mental health and mindfulness in achieving success, empowering others to embrace their uniqueness.

This is the second of a two-part episode.

This week, Doro and Tricia welcome Jessica Long, a Paralympic swimmer with a record 18 gold medals, to Health Gig to learn about her inspiring journey from being born without legs to being adopted and later becoming a celebrated athlete. Jessica’s honest reflection of her experiences highlight not only her physical challenges but also the emotional complexities she faced throughout her life, revealing her determination to embrace all aspects of her identity.

Her resilience is reflected in her sports performances, as well as in her advocacy work, where she fights for better representation and awareness for individuals with disabilities. Jessica’s journey underscores the importance of vulnerability and the healing process, which she approaches with honesty, particularly under the pressures of societal and personal expectations. Through her story, Jessica aims to inspire others and emphasize the significance of mental health and mindfulness in achieving success, empowering others to embrace their uniqueness.

This is the first of a two-part episode.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

In this enlightening conversation, Doro and Tricia welcome Matteo Pistono, author of Breathe How You Want to Feel. Matteo specializes in teaching people about the crucial link between breath and emotional regulation. He underscores how breathwork can manage stress, enhance sleep quality, and boost overall health. In this discussion, he delves into the physiological aspects of breathing, the impact of breathing techniques on well-being, and practical ways to incorporate breathwork into daily life.

Matteo encourages listeners to become aware of their breathing patterns and utilize breath as a powerful tool for self-regulation and resilience through emphasizing the role of the vagus nerve, explaining the importance of breath for sleep hygiene, and introducing a profound practice of contemplating mortality through breath to enhance life appreciation. Listeners will gain practical techniques for better health and mindfulness through improved breathing.

This is the second of a two-part episode.

In this enlightening conversation, Doro and Tricia welcome Matteo Pistono, author of Breathe How You Want to Feel. Matteo specializes in teaching people about the crucial link between breath and emotional regulation. He underscores how breathwork can manage stress, enhance sleep quality, and boost overall health. In this discussion, he delves into the physiological aspects of breathing, the impact of breathing techniques on well-being, and practical ways to incorporate breathwork into daily life.

Matteo encourages listeners to become aware of their breathing patterns and utilize breath as a powerful tool for self-regulation and resilience through emphasizing the role of the vagus nerve, explaining the importance of breath for sleep hygiene, and introducing a profound practice of contemplating mortality through breath to enhance life appreciation. Listeners will gain practical techniques for better health and mindfulness through improved breathing.

 This is the first of a two-part episode.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

On this episode of Health Gig Podcast, Doro and Tricia welcome Alden Stoner, CEO of Nature Sacred. Alden discusses how her organization enhances urban and community spaces by creating natural environments that promote healing and well-being. She highlights Nature Sacred’s growth and the increasing community value placed on these serene, therapeutic spaces.

Alden explains how the organization collaborates with local leaders to design these spaces with community input and shares the impact through poignant entries from Bench Talk, a collection of visitor reflections. She also outlines Nature Sacred’s future goals and offers inspiration and practical steps for listeners interested in creating their own sacred spaces.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

The countdown is on! In this special episode, Doro and Tricia invite listeners to the upcoming Foundations of Wellbeing Experience, an in-person conference held at the Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande, Florida. Hosted by BB&R, the purpose of the conference is to provide valuable insight for achieving optimal health and improving well-being. 

Participants also glean inspiration from guest speakers, including physicians, athletes, journalists, doctors, and health practitioners. Doro and Tricia share details about what participants will enjoy during the three-day retreat, and express gratitude to their community, sponsors, and partners for support.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.