Obsidian Mindset Podcast

Tis the season for large family gatherings and larger meals. A lot of these activities and gatherings are riddled with judgment, negativity, and high-key toxic conversation (both with self and others). So, how do you prepare?

For this episode, Joe discusses 5 tips for navigating this season as it relates to food and the people/environment that comes with it!

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Don’t Let Your Expectations Anchor You Because You Can Always Shift Them. In other words, [your expectations] are not a tree, [it] can move!

This wasn't the episode Joe expected to drop, but instead of getting wrapped up in EXPECTATIONS, Joe decided to drop some gems. Joe also discussed the new Obsidian venture: Obsidian Wellness Club (IG: https://www.instagram.com/obsidianwellnessclub/). Joe goes into detail of the first few ventures such as the ="No More Shame" Global Menstrual Health Initiative to address period poverty, the Book Club, Wellness Meet Ups and the Obsidian Wellness Club Spartan Team. You can sign up for more details for the OWC Spartan Team at:
https://account.spartan.com/team_invite/f2509c39e0f54a693e559a9be04db87a

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For this episode, Joe and Evan discuss Macros, Meal prep, and Grocery shopping!

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Source Material:
Sample Macro Calculators:
- https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/macronutrients_calculator.htm
- https://www.calculator.net/macro-calculator.html
- https://healthyeater.com/flexible-dieting-calculator

What are macronutrients: https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/what-are-macronutrients-.h15-1593780.html

Fats: https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/FOH-dietary-fats.h15-1589835.html

Proteins: https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/FOH-protein-101.h18-1589835.html

Carbs: https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/carbs-101.h28Z1590624.html

Diets: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17341711/

Diet comparisons by macros: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19246357/

For this episode, Joe speaks with Kheprisa about her art, wellness, and how being present plays a part in that.

Bio:
Kheprisa Burrell (Pri) is an emotional designer, with a focus on UX/UI, brand identity, and illustration. Since 2019, her self-taught practices and professional endeavors have allowed her to focus on providing her talents to Black and Brown audiences in various industries. She seeks to continue creating with feeling, purpose, and a sprinkle of imagination as long as the world revolves.

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Joe and Evan review David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. We discuss his background and story. We also talk about the challenge he provides his readers after each chapter, such as creating your own "cookie jar."

The next book we are reading/ reviewing:
Black Food Geographies: Race, Self-Reliance, and Food Access in Washington, D.C. by Ashanté M. Reese 

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Joe is joined by Chauna Bryant to discuss all things breath work. They also discuss her path to breath work and how that was impacted by her religious upbringing/ spirituality and discuss Black and Queer people in the breath work modality and how to get more in these spaces.

Bio:
Chauna Bryant is a Breathwork Meditation facilitator, Pilates, and GYROTONIC® Instructor and founder of Breath Liberation Society.

She is dedicated to body and mind rejuvenation. With 15 years of experience, Chauna assists her clients in cultivating their mind, body, and breath alignment. She revolutionizes her multiple practices by integrating her multiple expertise into enriching client-specific experiences.

Dedicated Pilates clients will cultivate stronger, leaner bodies while benefiting from breath-activating energy work with her methods. Participants in her private, group and corporate Breathwork Meditation sessions benefit from her multifaceted experience and singular approach.

When possible, Chauna offers Virtual breathing circles at inclusive pricing: a sliding scale pay structure and scholarships are available.

You can catch her free, guided Breathwork Meditations on YouTube, InsightTimer, and InstagramTV.

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Joe is joined by Dr. Arnice Jackson-Deolall (aka Dr. Nurse) for a new segment called "The Checklist." Arnice lists 5 reasons why Reproductive Health is important especially in light of the Supreme Court Decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. There are current and future implications that can and will impact everyone, whether it is you or someone close to you. Arnice discussed why healthy women normally lead to a healthy family and why every person has a right to privacy of their sexual health. There is also trivia and a call to action.

Bio:
Dr. Arnice Jackson Deolall is a Nurse Practitioner, Educator, mindfulness facilitator, and devoted traveler based out of New York City. She has worked in health care for over 10 years and is currently the CEO of The Color of Health, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that aims to reduce health disparities in Black & Brown communities.

When she isn't advocating for the sexual reproductive health freedom for all womankind, you'll find her adventuring with her husband and cat, Maya.

Show Notes and Additional Resources:

Call to Action from Arnice: Donate to KeepOurClinics.org

Roe vs Wade Overturn (Dobbs vs Jackson):
- (Video) SC Roe v. Wade Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btrn8Z9n_Lo
- (Article) 6 takeaways from the SC opinion that ended Roe v. Wade - https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/24/roe-v-wade-overturned-explained

James Marion Sims:
-(Video) The US Medical system still haunted by slavery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfYRzxeMdGs
-(Article) The “Father of Modern Gynecology” Performed Shocking Experiments on Enslaved Women - https://www.history.com/news/the-father-of-modern-gynecology-performed-s

Force Sterilization of Black Women in Puerto Rico:
- (Article) The First Birth Control Pill Used Puerto Rican Women as Guinea Pigs - https://www.history.com/news/birth-control-pill-history-puerto-rico-enovid

Biden’s Executive Order Regarding Reproductive Health Care
- (Executive Order) Executive Order on Securing Access to Reproductive and Other Healthcare Services - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/08/03/executive-order-on-securing-access-to-reproductive-and-other-healthcare-services/
- (Fact Sheet) - FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order at the First Meeting of the Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/03/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-executive-order-at-the-first-meeting-of-the-task-force-on-reproductive-healthcare-access-2/

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We are back for Season 002 and discussing the "We" in Wellness! Joe brings in the new season with updates on his life, the world, and what is to come for Obsidian Mindset! Joe also discusses why a break was needed, what brought him back to the podcast mic and why joy and community are a part of his wellness journey. Joy and Community may be a part of your wellness journey too!

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We are back for Season 2 this week! I missed ya'll! Let's get back to business and get into wellness!

Joe ends this season with a discussion surrounding gratitude, both for the podcast and in his life. Being able to access gratitude, whether you are in a "peak" or a "valley" in life is a game-changer. He also recites his poem "Voyage" which he wrote in 2019 before departing for Antarctica which may have been his first poem crafted since High School.