While we are currently in a pandemic, the conversation about racism and police brutality in America is as loud as it has ever been following nationwide protests in response to the tragic murder of George Floyd.

An often overlooked piece of this dialogue is the affect of racism and police brutality on mental health. 

In this episode with Courtney Simpson, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, we discuss: the state of racism and police brutality in America, the interplay of these aspects with mental health and strategies for those who may be having difficulty with their mental health.

Courtney Marie Simpson can be reached at:

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

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Have you ever been told that you need to give up running due to a prior injury? That may not necessarily be true.

In this interview with Dr. Dat Cao, who is a runner, physical therapist and board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, we discuss this topic. 

Additionally I pick Dat's brain about:

Dr. Cao can be reached at:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dat_cao_warriorrunner/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DoctorDCthePT/

If you:

- Enjoyed today's episode

- Want to continue with us on the health and wellness journey

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Have you ever had the thought that you would like to improve your overall quality of life? 

I get it, this is something that so many of us think about from time to time. There are so many different aspects that go into and contribute to having a positive well-being. 

Due to this multi-factorial nature, it can be a challenge to make sure that we are consistently our best selves. If this sounds familiar, then this is the podcast for you. 

Here is the introductory episode to the Washington Wellness podcast.