Surviving the Arena

This week in the arena I am talking about discipline and habits! Discipline is very important to me and a true key to success. Successful people do consistently, what others do occasionally. In this episode I will talk about why discipline and forming good habits is important to me. I discuss the lessons I have learned from making bad choices and what "good" and "bad choices really are. 

This week I share with you one of the hardest and most unfair lessons that you learn as you get older: YOUR PARENTS ARE HUMAN TOO. It has been a hard one for me and I talk about that with you as I share what I have learned from each of my parents and how their individual styles of parenting have affected me. 

This week's class is all about PHYSICAL HEALTH. I sit down and have a fun chat with my trainer and good friend Clinton, and my best friend and workout partner Shante. In this class, we talk about physical health done right, the importance of putting health first, and provide some professional tips on things like supplements and creating the exercise routine that works for you!

Clinton's Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clin.fit.r3/

Shante's Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imborediguess/

This week in the arena I am joined by author, Hannah Stinson, as we talk about her new book, Entering the Divine One Breath at a Time, and share some intimate stories, and talk about how you can become an active participant in your healing journey.

Hannah's Contact Information:

Website: https://www.healingwithhannah.ca/

Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Entering-Divine-One-Breath-Time/dp/1777439701/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PAQV083HNFW8&dchild=1&keywords=entering+the+divine+one+breath+at+a+time&qid=1606850506&sprefix=entering+the+d%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1

Healing through the Holidays: Self-Paced Seasonal Guide: https://www.healingwithhannah.ca/holiday-healing 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healing.with.hannah/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingwithyogihan

This week I am talking about mindfulness and the importance of practicing mindfulness. It is something that takes a lot of practice but the more you do it, the better you get at it. Mindfulness has taught me how to identify my needs, it has taught me how to understand and manage emotions without judgement. That is why I am sharing this with you Warriors! Mindfulness can be a powerful tool to help you thrive in the arena! 

*CONTENT WARNING - The arena classroom provides an open and safe space for the exchange of ideas. This episode includes content that some listeners may find triggering. Please be forewarned that my guest and I discuss sexual assault, suicide, depression, and anxiety, as well as other related topics. If you believe that this episode may be triggering for you, I ask that you please skip over it.*

This week's class is all about MENTAL HEALTH. I am joined by my dear friend, Ash Larkin, and through the sharing of personal experiences and life lessons, we talk with you about the misconceptions of mental health and how we have chosen to take care of ours. 

Helpful Links (CANADIAN Mental Health Resources):

CAMH "Mental Health in Canada: Covid-19 and Beyond" July 2020 Report - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/pdfs---public-policy-submissions/covid-and-mh-policy-paper-pdf.pdf

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Canada) - https://www.camh.ca/

Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health - https://www.cymh.ca/en/index.aspx

Teen Mental Health - https://teenmentalhealth.org/

Resource Hub: Mental health and wellness during the pandemic - https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/covid19

Ash's Contact Information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewforyourself/

Online Shop (Our Conscious Closet): https://ourconsciouscloset.com/

This week I have been thinking about the idea of "failure". What is failure? Is it real? Or is it just the idea of stumbling, of making mistakes, of rejection, that holds us back from trying to achieve our dreams. 

This week I share with you a memo that I left myself, an important message we all need and one that I want to make sure comes through every single episode of this podcast! Make sure to check out the episode art while listening!

This week's class is all about STRESS MANAGEMENT. Being able to manage stress is a key skill for success! We will talk about the difference between good and bad stress and how to create a balance of both in our lives. This is the first installment of "Things I Wish I Learned in School" and while every following episode will have a guest, this one I felt was important for me to do by myself. See you in the arena classroom!

Helpful Resources:

This article provides some very useful tips and techniques for managing stress - https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm

This is a stress relief meditation by The Honest Guys that you can follow/listen to - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o94tvFUttco

This is an article about the 4 A's for stress relief - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044476

Welcome everyone to Season 2 of the Surviving the Arena podcast! I am elated to be back here, recording again! Our community has grown since the first season and I am excited to see it expand even more! This season, I have a lot in store for you. We have a new look, a new segment, and a new schedule! STA episodes will be published weekly, EVERY FRIDAY, with bonus episodes posted TWICE A MONTH on Wednesdays! Thank you for joining me for another season!