Health Gig

Doro and Tricia welcome Jeff Krasno, CEO and Founder of Commune, to talk about his start in the wellness sphere. Jeff shares his experience in the music industry, where he coordinated large-scale events and the toll it took on his health. He shares that the discomfort he experienced, combined with opening his wife's yoga studio post-9/11, motivated him to fully dive into wellness and co-create Wanderlust, a series of large-scale wellness events, and Commune online wellness courses.

During the conversation, Jeff reflects on his personal health crisis, the challenges of modern conveniences, and the importance of community and nature in fostering well-being. He describes ways listeners can build emotional and immune resilience and touches on mortality, assuring that developing an understanding of death creates a deeper appreciation of life. Ultimately, he advocates for a holistic approach to health, which includes embracing stress and fostering connections.

This is the second portion of a two-part episode.

Doro and Tricia welcome Jeff Krasno, CEO and Founder of Commune, to talk about his start in the wellness sphere. Jeff shares his experience in the music industry, where he coordinated large-scale events and the toll it took on his health. He shares that the discomfort he experienced, combined with opening his wife's yoga studio post-9/11, motivated him to fully dive into wellness and co-create Wanderlust, a series of large-scale wellness events, and Commune online wellness courses. During the conversation, Jeff reflects on his personal health crisis, the challenges of modern conveniences, and the importance of community and nature in fostering well-being. He describes ways listeners can build emotional and immune resilience and touches on mortality, assuring that developing an understanding of death creates a deeper appreciation of life. Ultimately, he advocates for a holistic approach to health, which includes embracing stress and fostering connections.

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.

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.