Simple Movement can benefit your mental health.”   Here at d2e, we believe in the power of movement, mindfulness, and human connection. As we dive into the depths of the Mind/Body Connection this week, we decided to take a moment to focus on the benefits of Movement. We are not the only ones who believe that going out and moving will have a huge impact on one’s mental state.   Good Positive Movement can put in you a Good Positive State.”   In the last few years, both Harvard and Berkeley mentioned studies around the impact of movement and one’s mental state. Harvard scientists came to find that simple movement can benefit your mental health. It can help boost your mood and allow you to live in an elevated state. Berkley, referencing a British Study of 11,000 participants over a 25 year period, noted that movement can even reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.   Regular running produces the same brain changes that are thought to be behind the effectiveness of anti-depressants.”   Author of Running is my Therapy, Scott Douglas, shared in some of his recent Runner’s World pieces about how much running impacts his own mental state and that of other runners around the globe. He notes how movement doesn’t completely eradicate depression, but it gives the body a place to put all of the pent up energy. (Read further here)   d2e at the Boston Marathon 2018! Stay in touch with Team d2e at the Boston Marathon this weekend!   Stay in touch with d2e: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube

I never had that victim mentality, but I never had a victor mentality.”   Some of us go through life just being there. Not even necessarily being, as in being our best selves, but simply just being “another cog in the wheel”. We may feel useless, or feel like a loser waiting for life to happen to us. Possibly not feeling like a victim, but also not taking any action to become who we might just have the potential to become. Today’s guest, Jonathan Darling, did not want to live the rest of his life in this mindset.   I’ve decided not to live in my own fears of what I believe I can do.”   Almost a year ago, Jonathan took a leap to participate in Thom Shae’s 24 hour challenge. In this challenge, participants would embark on a hike in South Carolina for a mentally tough 24hr walk. Jonathan took this experience to push his own limits. Half way through, however, his was ready to quit. To take his shirt and walk away. Then, it hit him, he had the choice to stay, he had the choice to push through. As the sun rose around 6am, cresting over the mountain, Jonathan felt his mindset and purpose shift. He opened up to the idea of living his purpose.   When you engage your heart and truly care, you can find purpose and be a catalyst of change.”   As Darling opens his speaking career, he finds himself truly passionate about leadership and motivation. Implementing life lessons he continues to learn, Jonathan seeks to continue to grow and spread his own message. He embraces the process of learning new ways to engage his heart and help others see their own potential. Truly embracing and making positivity louder, Jonathan Darling is a positive impact planted in this world.   The WHY / / Engage your heart to find purpose   Enjoy Jonathan’s journey as we chat about his tough upbringing, his loser mentality, and how a 24 hour hike changed his life forever.   Follow Jonathan’s Journey: Instagram Twitter Facebook

Oh yeah! And the guy used to be a bodybuilder!

We’re more than just the sum of our parts.”   What do you think is the one thing all humans need in their life? You may be thinking of tangible things like water, food, or money. Maybe your brain goes towards things like love, meaning, or purpose. All very good things, but will a lack of one of these things for a period of time alter our mind and even our body’s psyche? In the late 90’s & early 00’s, a study was done in Romania when there were thousands of children found in impoverished institutions. Psychologists eventually discovered that children left alone with little to no touch had more problems, emotionally and physically, throughout the rest of their development.   I always knew in the back of my mind that I wanted to help people.”   Beth Villante didn’t grow up in a picture perfect world. When she was 18 her mother and father went through a tough divorce. Her mother took a turn with depression and this placed Beth in a new role as her caregiver, no longer a student. As time went on, Beth and her mom went through their ups and downs. 11 years ago it seemed as though Beth’s mother was in a good place, until her son, and Beth’s brother, died from a drug overdose. Beth, again, became her mother’s caregiver.   Don’t believe what other people say about you.”   [caption id="attachment_2023" align="alignright" width="300"] Beth and her mother[/caption] Although Beth has faced many hardships, in the depths she has found her calling. She has found purpose and peace in bringing more holistic healthcare to the general public. She finds a thrill in researching and educating others about the power of touch medicine. Beth seeks to continue to learn more and find more platforms to be able to help the types of people that inspire her to this day: like her mother and brother.   The WHY / / Do better for someone else’s mother or brother.   Enjoy Beth’s journey as we chat about her upbringing, her education in massage and nursing, and what is next in her own education and organization!   Follow Beth’s Journey: Website Facebook

It makes me a better athlete when I’m simply focused on getting outside and moving.”   Have you ever just woke up, looked outside, and said, “I’m going to run 200 miles today.”? No? Maybe? Well, if you did, I sure hope you were prepared. Now, on a regular training run, most endurance athletes aren’t typically running 200 miles, however, they might have this particular mindset.   I don’t look at not finishing something as a failure, I look at it as a stepping stone.”   Endurance athlete, Avery Collins, sees himself as a mountain junkie. He is a young guy that enjoys everything the mountains and nature has to offer. On a normal day, you might find him hitting the slopes, biking through the trails, or running up the mountain. Avery simply loves movement. Within in that movement, Avery catches his rise in the ultra running community as the top 10 ultramarathon runner of the year in 2017. We caught up with him after his first place finish at the HURT 100 in January 2018.   If you don’t believe in yourself, it’s not going to happen.”
Having moved to Colorado with a dream and $400, Avery worked his way to three jobs and a constant connection with the mountains. He is now taking leave from his job to pursue running and exploration of the country with his girlfriend, Sabrina. The two are embarking on their own run coaching business, Power Couple Coaching, and look forward to the freedom of the road.     The WHY / / Finding the Breaking Point   Enjoy Avery’s journey as we chat about his early running days, his mindset on coaching, and his connection to the mountains.   Follow Avery’s Journey: Instagram Facebook

You attract who you are, not who you want to be.”   When you know what you want to do with your life, you go do it. When there are people supporting you in that endeavor, life can seem all too good. Even with the support, the world is still the world, and it is still tough.   I had to have a sit-down with myself to find what I actually wanted to be doing.”   Meaghan Self began her career and dreams becoming a singer in Nashville. After making the move and putting years of work into it, Meaghan found herself at a crossroads. Was this really her dream? Was she even putting in the work necessary to "make it"? What was it she wanted to do? After having the awareness to sit herself down and ask questions like this, Meaghan saw that there was something else in her life that she was consistent with and passionate about: fitness.   Well if I can do that, I can do anything.”   As health and fitness was consuming her life, Meaghan decided to make the change to focus her career towards that space. Through training and many certification processes, Meaghan realized more and more that personal health and fitness coaching may just be her calling. However, for Meaghan, it is not just about the fitness, it is about the whole body including the mind. Her coaching practice echos this philosophy.   The WHY / / Creating a Life to Connect & Serve Others   Enjoy Meaghan’s journey as she dives into becoming a Nashville singer, transitioning to fitness, and her practice around a positive mindset.   Follow Meaghan’s Journey: Facebook Instagram

  Duringing possibly one of the loudest times in our country, we’ve partnered with some amazing organizations to bring you HEAL Austin. HEAL (Helping Emotions Allow Listening) Austin is a time to slow down and give the world an authentic voice. d2e has partnered up with Urban Confessional and Glbl Vllg to bring you a day of transformation through deeping listening, sharing our stories, and jamming out with friends.   Accepting our emotional life is one of the ways to accept the emotions of others.”   Founder of Urban Confessional, Benjamin Mathes, stopped by this week for a second time to share more about what HEAL Austin means to him. We checked in and caught up around what had happened since our last podcast and then dove right into the event.   It’s really about helping you accept what you’re experiencing so that you can more fully be with others as they’re experiencing their lives as well.”   Be among the first to experience this transformative experience! Join today: www.healevents.org.   ___   Connect with HEAL: d2e IG Urban Confessional IG Glbl Vllg IG

Love unites us and changes lives.”   When tragedy strikes, it can be so difficult to bounce back or even continue on. On Dec. 14, 2012, Adam Lanza fatally shot 20 children and 6 staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Out of those 20, Jesse Lewis (age 6) bravely told his classmates to run for cover. Almost six years later, the tragic moment is still playing.   Through forgiveness I took my personal power back.” On that day, Jesse’s mother, Scarlett Lewis, was devastated. The country was shaken with one of the largest mass shootings in decades. When Scarlett arrived back to her home, she noticed Jesse had left a message on his chalkboard. It said, “Nurturing. Healing. Love.” Scarlett took this as a sign and set off to create the movement known now as Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation. Their goal is to make sure every child has access to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as well as awareness that Love is a choice.   Even for someone who’s walking down the street, you’re impacting thousands of people.”   Scarlett continues to travel the world spreading her son’s message. Through her own pain, sadness, and hurt, she strives everyday to live by the Choosing Love Formula: Courage + Gratitude + Forgiveness + Compassion in Action = Choosing Love. In this practice, she has learned and discovered that she needed to forgive Adam Lanza to be able to help any other children in that much pain.   The WHY / / Bring SEL to all children and awareness that anyone can CHOOSE Love   Enjoy Scarlett’s journey as she dives into her practice of forgiveness, real emotions around tragedy, and her process of choosing love.   Follow Scarlett & JLCLM Website Instagram Facebook Twitter   *Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the families and friends who were impacted by the shooting in Parkland, FL.

I don’t how I’m going to get this done, but I have to, so let’s figure it out.”   Was learning as a child hard for anyone out there? It can certainly be a tough time in our development. Lessons of math, english, science, and history clouding our minds. Imagine going through this already confusing time in your life convinced you weren’t smart. That you couldn’t write, couldn’t do well on a test, and wouldn’t amount to much. This is how Regan Goss began this part of her life’s journey.   I’ve come to embrace my weaknesses.” [caption id="attachment_1860" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Regan with her Jaguar friend in Belize[/caption] Luckily for Regan, she grew to embrace her journey. She found that although she may never become the best writer for the NY Times, she did understand people. Regan discovered she had an affinity for connecting with the core of who a person truly was and allowing that core to shine. However, after an amazing journey through Europe, training horses, Regan found herself stateside with a new wall in here way: Cancer.   I love community. I love being a part of something bigger than myself.” [caption id="attachment_1861" align="aligncenter" width="279"] Regan and Tre Dortch after winning the Zija "Active Lifestyle" crystal award[/caption] Utilizing the powers of healthy eating, healthy mindsetting, and community, Regan proudly fought her way through. Most of Regan’s life has been based around needing to overcome the obstacle in front of her. Hence her nickname: The Overcomer. And believe me, this is way too fitting for this superwoman.   The WHY / / Making a massive difference through connecting with people to move mountains   Enjoy connected with Regan as she shares her journey from professional Equestrian, to Jaguar savior, and her success over cancer.   Follow Regan’s Journey: Facebook Instagram Coming soon: www.reganandryan.com   Listen to her husband Ryan's Journey here

World change is for the Ghandis, Operas, and MLKs of the world. Right? WRONG! Why can’t YOU change the world? “But world changers do ‘big things’”. Again, why does what you have to do be so big? Most of the time, it’s the little things people do repeatedly, or even just once, that have the greatest effect on the world around them.   How can I have a positive impact on those around me each and every day?”   Most of Ryan Goss’ early career was spent shooting for the Olympics. He and his horses worked hard to be the best of the best. Ryan’s dreams were cut short when the 2008 financial crisis shock the world and his horse was sold off. What was the next best thing to do? Train horses and coach others to ride of course. At this point, Ryan’s aim was set on the next occurring Olympic trials. However, yet again, his dreams were cut short. This time, with a higher impact.   Change the world for one person, allowing them to change the world.”   Ryan’s injury not only set his career back, but it also left his family in the ditches of the financial crisis and Ryan in the depths of depression. However, with inspiration from his son and a health change with his wife’s new endeavor, Ryan began to see a wrong turn pan out. He began to embrace every moment and ask himself how he might be able to impact someone else everyday.   The WHY / / Change the World for One Person   Enjoy Ryan’s Journey as he shares his Olympic aim, his darkest low, and the beauty coming through it all.   Follow Ryan’s Journey: Facebook Instagram

Ohana!   So, last week we were graced by Coach Blue Benadum and Coach JJ talking about Blue’s journey. We also touched a little bit on Coach JJ’s race, the HURT 100. You can listen to that episode here.   This week, on d2e’s YouTube LIVE show: Into the Roar, Coach Luke and Coach JJ dove back into JJ’s race experience. JJ shared his toughest trials and tribulations, his highs, and what it meant to have his ohana there to support him.   The HURT 100 is a monster of a race. As ultra marathon legend Luis Escobar put it, it will chew you up and spit you out. Typically only 42% of the 129 racers even finish the lofty 100 miles. It was also JJ’s first ultramarathon. In fact, it was his first race over 5k. Yeah, big jump, I know. But, he went after it anyway.   Listen in to hear his experience in completing almost 3.5 loops.   Follow d2e: Instagram FB Community Website Watch the latest Into the Roar