Article: Social Relationships and Mortality Risk

We all know that what we eat, how active we are, what we expose our body to, and our genetics all play a part in our overall health.   The significance of the role that relationships play in that dynamic is often overlooked.  In this episode, we discuss the findings from a "Meta-Analysis" of 148 different studies on the subject and the insights we can gain from getting all that data in one place. 

Spoiler Alert: Community is a BIG DEAL

Don't forget to build your own community at www.fit-bar.com

Gary and Deb have known each other for over 50 years and been married for almost 47.  In this episode we they share their insights into the tools and techniques they used to foster that connection and how they continue to value the community that surrounds their marriage.

Learn more about building your OWN supportive community at:  http://www.fit-bar.com

Rabetr Waldinger's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness

John Dennis is the man behind Dare 2 Express where he raises awareness through adventure.  In this episode, John shares the Keys to connection, the importance of being who you are, and the power of a community when your dreams are bigger than you

He has taken his personal struggles out of the shadows and into the light to try and end the suffering of those who struggle with the isolation of depression and who are craving community.  

Ted Talk:  Overcoming Depression by Getting Connected

John's Campaign:  https://www.dare2express.org/

FitBar: http://fit-bar.com/

We've all gone through the cycle - we set our goal, we choose our plan to achieve it, we commit to following the plan, we're making progress, than BAM!!  We get knocked down.  No big deal, we knew this was coming and we've gotten back to our feet every other time.  For some reason, however, we're just staying down this time.  

In this episode we discuss techniques to get up one more time and get that momentum back in our favor.

If you enjoy these podcasts and you want to come hang out at our next event, check out:  www.fit-bar.com

Rising to challenges, the courage to be vulnerable, drams so big they're scary, and how your community pours into you and other times, you get the chance to pour into your community.

Ike Shaw might have the biggest personality in Central Texas and in this episodes he shares how his community was there for him in the low times of his life and how that now drives him to contribute in any way he can.

Check him out at: www.titantotaltraining.com

Find out how to build YOUR community at:  www.fit-bar.com

Vulnerability is literally the act of leaving yourself open to pain.  That's some scary stuff ...but it's also a key factor in the depth of you connections.  In this episode Jake and Whitney get real about the fears of vulnerability and how to embrace them. 

You will learn 5 steps to increase your ability to be vulnerable in the relationships you're trying to grow and the benefits that lie on the other side of the fear. 

Build your own community here:  www.fit-bar.com

Or get help growing yourself into the community member you want to be:  www.wearelivingbydesign.com

In Episode 9, We reflect on some feelings of "BLAH" that sneaked into our relationship last week.  As our week moved along, Whitney and I noticed we were feeling more and more disconnected from each other.  We didn't like the effect it was having on our life, so we decided to take action.  Enjoy the story - and watch out for the same sneaky disconnection Ninja as you build YOUR connections :)

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http://www.wearelivingbydesign.com

There have been NUMEROUS studies that point to connection as the key factor in living a long and thriving life, but now that we all know we need to connect like our life depends on it ...how do we do that?

In this podcast, Jake and Whitney discuss 3 key actions that can help you turn your day to day interactions into deep connections.  Go ahead and have a listen.  Then if you decide you want to take real action toward building your community, check out http://www.fit-bar.com

In this episode we get to hear the story of Baya Voce and how the deep connections she has made in her life served as her life-line when the storms rolled through.  Find out how Baya's passion and expertise in fostering connection has been exactly what she needed to thrive in those moments when we feel like giving up.

Don't miss her TED Talk

And Learn more about Baya at BayaVoce.com

Build you OWN community at FitBar

Sometimes when we're on that journey from where we are to where we want to be the magnitude of the path in front of us can seem so daunting that we just want to stand still.  In this podcast, Whitney shares 3 tips that she found helpful when she was facing that same situation.  

We are so excited to share these insights with our FitBar community just in case any of you are struggling with the same things.  Or maybe you know of someone who could use a little push to get unstuck.  The beauty of a healthy community is that we can help each other to do MORE than just live day to day.  We can pick a goal and Live by Design.

Join the community:  www.fit-bar.com

Get a little extra help with your goals: www.wearelivingbydesign.com