Maddie Watkins the founder and owner of 202 Strong an amazing gym in Bethesda talks the importance of physical fitness, mental health, inclusion, and the amazing fitness community she has built in the DMV.

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Today we take on some great guest questions that we received over the last few weeks in our first ever Q&A session.

Robert Stearns is a retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer, who in 2017 contracted Eastern Equine Encephalitis from a mosquito. He shares his remarkable story of leadership and resiliency, along with his ongoing recovery from complications from the EEE virus.

Andrea Escobedo has traveled the world and brings her expertise from growing up as a "3rd Culture Kid", to the importance of emotional support animals and to using gaming as a coping mechanism for mental health.

Josiah Renton is a local DMV DJ and musician. He manages multiple adult hockey teams and is an advocate for both mental health and the promotion of positivity.

A quick look at defining mental health and it's history. Enjoy the episode!

A quick introduction to Raise Your Banner by our host Josh. Enjoy the episode.