Rise Resolute Podcast

Connect and Rise with Adina Crawford, Yoga/Meditation Master and voice for inclusion across all exercise and wellness platforms.  In this, her second interview, Adina discusses that courage can be found within each of us.  She dispels the idea that there are things we "can't" do and encourages us all to keep pushing past comfort into feeling present and truly alive.  Adina discusses a global vision to help one another and reminds us that we expand our opportunities by leaning on one another.  This episode is bursting with joy and connection.  Living a life we love is possible and together we can and we will.

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Connect and Rise with Courtney,  Licensed Midwife and new mom. Courtney shares her journey to this point, including how she’s continuing to learn to give herself grace as a new mom. Her powerful insight on feeling our feelings (good or bad) in order to grow stronger will inspire you to keep going and keep feeling. Connected we are stronger. 

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Connect and Rise with Elizabeth Clor, marathoner and author of  Boston Bound. Elizabeth describes her journey and how she found the freedom to be her authentic self. She describes the mental strength she has developed through running and encourages us to believe in our untapped potential. 

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Connect and rise with Annie, wife, mom, nurse, runner and mental health advocate.  Annie shares her journey as she approaches almost ten years since she attempted to take her own life. Her powerful insight about the beauty of life (despite struggles) will lift you up. She also speaks to the profound impact of physical activity/running on our mental and physical health. Through authenticity and self advocacy we can make it through the dark times. Because life is WORTH living. 

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Connect and Rise with Rebeka (athlete & coach, 8 time USA Track and Field championship qualifier, certified level 2 coach for the USATF, and CSCS) and I as we discuss the power of connection and authenticity, especially when we are in a dark place.  Life is messy and hard and sometimes it can be difficulty to give ourselves grace, to reach out when we need a friendly shoulder to lean on, and to  be fluid with our goals and expectations for ourselves. We are all uniquely special human beings.  The world needs each of us and we can carry each other when the road is difficult.  You are loved.

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If you or anyone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts, please call:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

The National Suicide Prevention Hotline fields calls 24/7 for anyone with suicidal thoughts or who are in crisis. It offers help for Spanish-speakers and anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing. 

Its website also offers many resources to get help for yourself or someone you know.

OR 

Crisis Text Line: Text Hello to 741741

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Connect and rise with Cara Rego runner, fitness enthusiast, wife and mom of two as we discuss the intersection of movement and mental health.  As a self-proclaimed lover of both positive vibes AND pizza, find out more about Cara’s self-love journey and how she has come to a place of health and vibrancy. Cara will encourage you to “stand in the sun,” acknowledging the duality of life and finding space for joy. When you take care of yourself, you build a beautiful well of energy you can share with others. 

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Connect and Rise with Justina (Founder of the Fijian Girls Foundation) and Marissa as they share the power of women supporting women. Find out the “why” behind the Fijian Girl’s Foundation and how ending period poverty can empower the future leaders of tomorrow.  Today as the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to serve on the top U.S. court, let us celebrate each other and stand together as women to make a better tomorrow. 

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Connect and Rise with Jamicka Edwards, Runner and Run Coach Race Director, author, mother and CEO/Founder of the You Matter for Life Foundation. Be inspired by Jamicka’s awesome story of growth and living a life of purpose. Jamicka shares how movement/running changed her and some of the key moments in her life that led her to found You Matter for Life. She reminds us that we never know the impact we can and do make. Jamicka will motivate you both to serve others and to take action in order to progress towards your goals and dreams. You are worthy of a living a life you love. Start now. “You matter to more people in this world than you’ll ever know. And you can make it.” 

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Connect and Rise with Rose, runner and amputee, who shares her story of strength and perseverance. Rose encourages us to look for the gifts we’ve been given through struggle. She describes how she realized that she needed to choose herself.  She discovered that there is never a better moment than this moment right now to make a difference… to use your own voice and your strength. Anyone can give up, but it takes true courage to keep going. Life revolves around living. 

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Connect and Rise with Christina, DC-based runner, attorney, and member of the Brooks Run Happy Team.  Christina shares her journey of choosing courage, even in the most difficult times. She asks us to consider the things we never know we’re good at until we try. She also reminds each of us that sometimes courage is reaching out for help when needed, especially as you face your fears, showing up as your authentic self. Sometimes you’ll have to do it scared…. but if you start “showing up for you and keep showing up for you” you’ll be surprised with the incredible outcomes. 

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