WARNING: This episode contains material that may be sensitive for some listeners. 

In this episode we're joined by ultra runner Jacob Stevens for part one of a multi-part series with Jacob.  Jacob most recently competed in the Sangre de Cristo 200 Miler finishing in first place in 86 hours.  Jacob grew up rough in Louisiana and battled sexual abuse for much of his childhood. Fast forward through adulthood, he found himself swimming at the D1 collegiate level, only to face a new battle later on; drug and alcohol substance abuse.

You can follow Jacob's journey on instagram @ultrarunnertx. Jacob is also an active writer, contributing to Ultra Runner Magazine, Human Potential Running Series, and MixedMartialArts.com.  You can also pick up a copy of his book Afterthoughts & Hand Grenades here. Jacob resides in Dalhart, Texas with his wife Michele.

The conversation will pick up next time on how Jacob began running, the strength running has given him, and the lessons he's learned so far.

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Move for Mind Board Member Kelsey Newman joins us for a talk on the United States prison system, prison rehabilitation, and how occupational therapy can play a role in improving the state of our prisons.

Kelsey is a a Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student at the University of Pittsburgh. She plans to work in prison reform and rehabilitation through research and program implementation.  A few fun facts about Kelsey are that she has a 2 year old dog named Emma, loves coffee, and I is currently writing a fictional psychological thriller novel for fun!

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Emily Hudak is joined by her sister and brother-in-law Lindsey and John Gorveatte for a conversation on running, veganism, and the marriage between the two.  Lindsey and John share their respective running stories including when/how they started running, their motivations to keep them moving, and the role running plays in their lives and marriage.  The conversation then moves toward their dietary lifestyle, which is largely vegan, and they share their path to veganism, the similarities between maintaining a vegan lifestyle and a running lifestyle, and how a vegan diet has positively affected their physical and mental health. 

Here you can check out a list of some  of their favorite vegan resources and media:

Rich Roll Podcast
No Meat Athlete Radio
How Not to Die by Michael Greger & Gene Stone
Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness by Scott Jurek
Forks Over Knives
What the Health
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Dan and Alex sit down with Taylor to share a recap of his successful completion of the Sangre de Cristo 200 Miler last month and Move for Mind's first fundraiser! Taylor ran 208 miles through the Sangre de Cristo wildness in Westcliffe, Colorado in 88 1/2 hours, finishing in second place, and Move for Mind raised nearly $5,000 for the cause of mental health.

Taylor talks about the marriage between the physical and mental struggles of this race, his reflections on what went well and what went wrong, and how this race in particular has changed his outlook on life.  Thank you to our listeners who submitted questions to be answered on the episode!

Move for Mind would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to Taylor's fundraising campaign, and to everyone who offered support along the way.
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The conversation turns towards hunting in Part II of our episode with Mike Adams.  Mike shares how and why he started hunting, what it does for his mind body & soul, as well as the connection he finds between yoga and hunting.  Hunting teaches us to remain present, and Mike shares some of his favorite hunting stories to reinforce that idea.  The talk wraps up with some reflections Mike has on life during and after the NFL, and some of the lasting negative effects it has on athletes once their career is over. 

We would like to thank Mike for coming on the show and supporting The Move for Mind Foundation.  Mike Adams is a former professional football player, a yoga teacher, and an avid outdoorsman and hunter.  You can follow Mike's journey by following him on instagram @mike_adams75.
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Taylor and Dan sit down with former Pittsburg Steelers offensive tackle Mike Adams for an exciting two part episode.  In part one of our conversation we discuss how to remain positive through trying times, Mike's journey through the NFL including coping with injuries both on and off the field, and his ultimate discovery and devotion to yoga.

Mike Adams is a former professional football player, a yoga teacher, and an avid outdoorsman and hunter.  You can follow Mike's journey by following him on instagram @mike_adams75. 
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Taylor and Dan discuss diet and nutrition with Emily Hudak, Co Founder of The Move for Mind Foundation.  Emily shares her views on different dietary approaches, such as intermittent fasting and tracking macros, what intuitive eating is and how to easily implement it in our lives, and the negative mental health effects of diet culture and its promotion through social media. 

Emily can be found on Instagram by following @_eatsbyemily.

For more info on The Move for Mind Foundation, please visit www.moveformind.com

Move for Mind Podcast producer Dan Monte sits down with Move for Mind Co Founder Taylor Newman on Taylor's history and relationship with running, how the pursuit of pain has helped Taylor escape suicidal thoughts, and a curious conversation on the beauty, and dangers, of nature and wildlife. 

You can visit https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/200miler to support The Move for Mind Foundation and Taylor's 208 mile ultra marathon.  

Taylor Newman and Kirsten Beck discuss running, yoga, Kirsten's history with epilepsy, and their mutual love of salty foods.

Kirsten is a 22 year old University of Pittsburgh grad, a marathon runner, and an instructor at Amazing Yoga in Pittsburgh. Movement is a huge part of her life and one of her favorite parts of the day. It's brought her joy, clarity, and community among so many other things. When she's not moving, she's usually looking for coffee, playing photographer on her Canon, or spending time with her family and friends.

Taylor Newman and Alex Hoffman discuss running the Cleveland Marathon together, and Taylor's introduction to competitive racing.