On this episode of What's the Mood? we sit down with Cali Werner, an LCSW, Ph.D. Student, and 2020 U.S. Olympic Trial Marathon runner. Her work focuses on OCD and perfectionism in athletes and evidence based practices to help individuals uncover their full potential. Cali has a warmth and intentionality in her posture, enjoy this conversation. 

Today on Playing it Safe we have Bev Pomering, Executive Director of the Live REAL Foundation. Live REAL Foundation helps provide resources and support for those struggling with mental illness and substance use. 

John is the founder of the Human Performance Project, a nationally recognized program consisting of 30 years of human performance research. He has devoted his life to encouraging healthy choices and positive leadership. In part 2 of our time with John, he shares in detail his latest book coming out soon on mental wellness and the need to elevate this conversation among youth and young adults. 

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John is the founder of the Human Performance Project, a nationally recognized program consisting of 30 years of human performance research. He has devoted so much of his life to encouraging healthy choices and positive leadership. In part 1 of our time with John, we check in with how he's been, what's new with the project, where he hopes it will be in the future, and the latest project he's been working on.

Becky, a Social Worker at Wauconda High School and advisor to the Youth Advisory Board and Rebecca, the project coordinator of Choose Your Path Coalition and Director of Prevention at Nicasa Behavioral Health Services share about some of the magic that is in the air in Wauconda, IL. Listen as they each share of where things were and where things are now and why they invest their lives in this work! 

Kris is a co-owner and CEO of Leaders For Life in Champaign, IL; a leadership development program through the vehicle of martial arts. Hear Kris share about essential life skills students need to learn, developing our "why" behind what we're doing, and the importance of learning from experiences. 

On this first segment of Playing it Safe with the RX Playbook, we talk all things "safe use, Safe storage, and safe disposal" with Rick Bielski - business developer for the company responsible for the Deterra drug deactivation system. 

Matt is a leader in stress optimization education for enhanced health and performance. an expert in social and emotional intelligence, and mindfulness work. Enjoy this conversation in self awareness, the power of our breath, and how personal experience shapes our passion in work. 

The Prescription Playbook is an education and awareness campaign designed to help prevent prescription, opioid, and stimulant diversion, misuse and abuse by student athletes. We're joined by Abbie Lee and Courtney Ray as they share their passion and expertise as Prevention Specialists on this project. They bring an important message about why we need to be talking about this topic with our adolescents. 

A new special segment on What's the Mood? will be launching soon called, "Playing it Safe" with the Prescription Playbook. Stay tuned! 

Bailey was a Division One athlete at Notre Dame, was diagnosed with Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in both her legs, and found herself on a physical, mental, and emotional journey she did not see coming. 

Bailey shares with us some of her learnings, how to support others even when you're not at your best, goals for the future, and the power of others sharing the story of their scars to encourage others along the path of life.