Health Gig

Join Tricia and Doro on a transformative journey with Siri Lindley, the renowned two-time world champion triathlete and author of the compelling memoir "Finding a Way." Siri shares her deeply personal story of overcoming adversity, finding love, and discovering the true meaning of resilience.

Throughout the conversation, Siri reflects on the influential role of her mother and the profound impact of her relationship with her wife. She also shares the importance of mentorship in shaping her journey. Prepare to be inspired as Siri shares her wisdom, resilience, and unwavering belief in the power of finding a way to navigate life's challenges and create a meaningful legacy. This is part two of a two-part episode.

Join Tricia and Doro on a transformative journey with Siri Lindley, the renowned two-time world champion triathlete and author of the compelling memoir "Finding a Way." Siri shares her deeply personal story of overcoming adversity, finding love, and discovering the true meaning of resilience.

Throughout the conversation, Siri reflects on the influential role of her mother and the profound impact of her relationship with her wife. She also shares the importance of mentorship in shaping her journey. Prepare to be inspired as Siri shares her wisdom, resilience, and unwavering belief in the power of finding a way to navigate life's challenges and create a meaningful legacy. This is part one 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.

Dealing with grief is a universal experience, but everyone has their own way of coping with it. This meditation aims to assist individuals who have suffered a loss and are seeking to manage their grief. Approach the journey of grief with a gentle and open heart.

This brief meditation is geared towards young folks (because they need to relax, too). It will calm, center, and help kids deal with the anxiety that comes with anger.

In an enlightening discussion, Tricia and Doro are joined by Rebecca Yarros, author and mother of six, as she shares her journey into motherhood through biological and adopted children. She details the challenges and joys of parenting children with diverse needs, including her youngest daughter who has autism. Yarros underscores the importance of advocacy and support for children in foster care, spotlighting her nonprofit organization, One October.

She also delves into the journey of converting her passion for storytelling into a successful writing career, highlighting the themes of adversity, redemption, and romance in her novel "Fourth Wing." Throughout their conversation, Yarros shares anecdotes about balancing her career with family life, navigating chronic illness, and the crucial role of familial support. This inspiring conversation highlights the importance of passion and pursuing dreams.

This brief meditation is used before every meeting at BB&R to ensure that all attendees are in the right frame of mind and ready to be present and effective. It works wonders; try it before your next meeting (by yourself, or with the whole staff).

In a special episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia dive deep into the intersection of health and environmental conservation with Lynn Mento, CEO of Conservation Nation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving wildlife, their habitats, and our planet by cultivating and building a more diverse and inclusive community of conservationists. Lynn shares valuable insights into the importance of preserving biodiversity and adopting sustainable lifestyles.

Together, they explore the profound impact of conservation efforts on public health, from mitigating climate change to safeguarding natural resources. Through enlightening discussions and personal anecdotes, Lynn inspires listeners to become stewards of the planet. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on how we can protect both our health and our planet for generations to come.

In this captivating episode, hosts Doro and Tricia delve into the multifaceted realm of nostalgia with guest Clay Routledge, VP of Research & Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at the Archbridge Institute and author of "Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life." Together, they uncover the deep emotional resonance of nostalgic memories, exploring how they shape our identities and influence our perspectives.

Through engaging anecdotes and profound insights, Clay illuminates the transformative power of nostalgia, offering a compelling journey into the human experience and the timeless echoes of memory. Listen to unravel the threads of the past and discover how embracing nostalgia can enrich our present and guide us toward a more meaningful future.

This week, Tricia and Doro are joined by David Gerken, a former Capitol Hill legislative aide and screenwriter for "The West Wing", who now devotes his time to teaching mindfulness practices. In this insightful conversation, David reflects on his transition away from the fast-paced, competitive career path, driven by a desire for change and creative fulfillment.

Ultimately, he realized that success in conventional terms did not equate to true satisfaction and candidly discusses the benefits he found from the practice of mindfulness and meditation. Drawing from the Tao Te Ching and personal experiences, he underscores the importance of quieting the mind to allow space for intuition and deeper connections, sharing his perspectives on parenting, relationships, and the profound simplicity of being present. This reflective conversation will help you learn how to embrace and quiet your inner dialogue and surrender to serenity.