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Episode #12 - Hello "You Dont Look"ers! The focus of this episode is habits--which habits are we using to help keep us focused and grounded during this Crazy Covid-19 lock down. Specifically, which habits did you have before the Pandemic that you have been able to keep & which new ones have you developed? and..which of those new ones may you keep when life returns to "normal". I reached out to the group of people I have been blessed to meet in Cathy Heller's "You Were Made To Do This" course for some insight by posting the question "What habits did you have before Covid-19 that you have kept (how/why)? And What new habits have you developed since?" and would anyone be willing to share their responses with us as part of a podcast episode. Much to my delight, my new friend, the wicked talented NYC-based author and writer Mr. Oswald Perez, graciously accepted my offer! I definitely wanted to know what habits this smart man was using to stay focused while living in an apartment in the very city that is considered to be the country's Covid-19 hot spot. Oswald shares that he still gets up early each day and takes breaks at the same time(s) he did when he was working at the job he had outside of his home before the pandemic. He also shares that he now spends a lot of time "rummaging" through social media for inspiration for his creative writing pieces. If you are looking for a new favorite writer/author he is your guy! You can find him on IG at https://www.instagram.com/oswaldperez85/?hl=en and if you need more proof that he will be your new fav writer check out his blog "Underneath the Security Blanket" at  https://perezoswald.wordpress.com/ Oh!  And...wait for it.....he is also scheduled to be a guest Cathy Heller's podcast  https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/podcast/  --how cool is that?! Thank you Oswald for your time and graciousness!

Please tell us what habits you have that are keeping you focused during this time by emailing me at [email protected]. I invite you to share the podcast, leave a 5-stare review and subscribe on Spotify, Apply iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.  

Hello and Welcome to the "You Don't Look Podcast" Episode #11-- Using a Training Mindset to Stay Sane During this Crazy Covid-19 Lock-down. As a certified fitness coach and yoga teacher I've noticed that Ive been using some of the same tools when I am training clients or teaching students to keep me sane and grounded during this Crazy Covid-19 Lock-down. I am sharing these tips to help you during this time and please email me at [email protected] to share your tips with me or leave me a voice memo over on Anchor. Overall I have kept doing what had worked for me pre-Covid. I get up the same time every Mon, Wed and Fri to work out for 50 minutes, shower then head to my work desk. These days that varies as I can sleep a bit later because I dont have to travel to the gym, but I have to cut my lunch break short since the grocery store doesnt open as early these days. Once I am up, I look at my "to-do" list and see if my energy level matches it for the day. If yes, I show up for myself by doing the tasks I had planned to the best of my ability. If not, I allow myself to pivot and change my schedule for the day (this is easier on a weekend). I do some of my favorite moves (just like in a work-out), I allow time to cool-down and I allow for Ups and Downs--right? Just like during a work out, on any given day you may not be spot-on for whatever reason, same is true now. Some days I just feel better than others! Please subscribe to the podcast, share it with your pals and leave us a review on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor or wherever you get your podcasts! Until next week, Namaste!

Hello "You Dont Look-ers" Welcome to Episode #10 where I explore the question posed by a friend I had the pleasure of meeting in Cathy Heller's business course https://www.cathyheller.com/madetodothis/, the always lovely Sarah Schwartz (find her on IG @schwartz_6) , who asked  "When all of this is over, what do you want to remember?" My first thought was I don't want to remember any of it, there is No Thing I want to remember about this time. Then I realized, whether I want to or not, there are things about this shelter-in place Pandemic time that I will remember. Join me as I explore the odd things that have come out of this, like toilet paper scarcity, pivoting from real world to a virtual one, words (odd, strange) and feelings (anxiety, anger) to describe this time, this experience, and musing about the "different types of being dressed up" (you know day PJ's vs night PJs).  Please subscribe, leave a review, share this podcast with your friends and tell me what topics you'd like to hear in future episodes. Until next time, Namaste.

Hello "You Don't Lookers"... Welcome to Episode #9 where this week we will be talking about how we are staying fit and thriving through this Covid-19 Pandemic, how sheltering in place has changed these areas of our lives, what new habits have we developed that our our favorite (like working all day in our jammies) and which ones are our least favorite (like having to get bagged veggies at a supermarket vs fresh ones from the local farm stand). We also touch on what ways your anxiety may be coming through and effective ways to deal with it. I share information about my FREE  Five Day Challenge starting on 4/10 over on Facebook. You let me know you are looking for ways to de-stress--so Im offering you breath work, meditation and yoga to help you do just that plus reclaim love of your body and your life---even during this crazy Pandemic! The Facebook group where the 5 Day Fun, Fit, Thrive Challenge will be happening can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/funfitthrive/.  Thank you to all those on the front lines in the medical field, the truck drivers and grocery store clerks and those who are making masks for others. Please drop me a voice message on Anchor, leave a review on Apple iTunes and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Please share with those you know too! Happy Holiday (be it Passover or Easter)--may it be a Peaceful one for you and yours. 

Hello and welcome to the "You Dont Look..." Podcast Episode #8 join us for an interview with Dr. Mona Barbera.  Mona and I met in early March 2020 (which given how to Covid-19 Pandemic has developed since then seems like a life time ago) at the Paddlemonster Training Camp in Fort Pierce, FL. Check it out at https://www.paddlemonster.com/ --the 7 day camp was lead by @larrycaincanoe and @seychellesup. I was able to take the first 3 days of the camp and every morning I would see Mona and she would be out there kicking backside on her board. Which is what you would expect in paddleboard training camp --I mean Mona regularly trains with these athletes on her own via a virtual program. What made me notice Mona was her age...are you ready for this? Mona is 70! And ...she only got into paddling a couple of years ago and into fitness a year before that! Amazing! I had to have her on this podcast because she is so inspirational! She shares with us her life before finding paddling, her life since and how its up-leveled in an interesting way. If you would like to learn more about Mona head on over to http://www.monabarbera.com/. Thank you for listening, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, share episodes with you friends and leave us a review. The text here is based off the Episode #8 Trailer as the audio file here is just our interview that was originally recorded on the Zoom video platform.

Hello and welcome to the "You Dont Look..." Podcast Episode #8 join us for an interview with Dr. Mona Barbera.  Mona and I met in early March 2020 (which given how to Covid-19 Pandemic has developed since then seems like a life time ago) at the Paddlemonster Training Camp in Fort Pierce, FL. Check it out at https://www.paddlemonster.com/ --the 7 day camp was lead by @larrycaincanoe and @seychellesup. I was able to take the first 3 days of the camp and every morning I would see Mona and she would be out there cruising at warp speed on her board. Which is what you would expect in paddleboard training camp --I mean Mona regularly trains with these athletes on her own via a virtual program. What made me notice Mona was her age...Mona is 70! And ...she only got into paddling a couple of years ago and into fitness a year before that! Amazing! I had to have her on this podcast because she is so kind and so inspirational! She shares with us her life before finding paddling, her life since and how its up-leveled in an interesting way. If you would like to learn more about Mona head on over to http://www.monabarbera.com/. Thank you for listening, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, share episodes with your friends and leave us a review. The text here is based off the Episode #8 Trailer as the audio file here is just our interview that was originally recorded on the Zoom video platform.

Hello and Welcome to the "You Dont Look.." Podcast. This week I am sharing an interview with Nadine Johnstone Kenney that was originally done using the Zoom video platform and doesnt have a true intro to the episode. Nadine and I are in the same Cathy Heller business coaching class (Cathy also has a great podcast, check her out at https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/) and as when I saw her health and wellness background I knew I just had to ask her to be a guest. Check out her memoir "Of this Much Im Sure" over on Amazon. She has so much great info to share that I think you will really enjoy. Click on Episode #7 for the full interview w./ Nadine. Enjoy! 

Hello and welcome to the "You Dont Look..." Podcast Episode #7 join us for an interview with writer and author Nadine Kenney Johnstone. You can find her memoir "Of this much Im sure" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/This-Much-Im-Sure-Memoir-ebook/dp/B06X933JBL/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=nadine+kenney+johnstone&qid=1585184773&sr=8-2. Nadine is 36 and lives in Chicago and I met her Cathy Heller's business coaching group (Cathy also has an amazing podcast--check her out at https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/). I asked her to be on the show because she has so many things in place in her life that will help her thrive vs survive as she goes through life. We talk about her background, habits she developed at an early age and still has, what new habits she has developed and why, and how she up-leveled any of her habits. Thank you for listening, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, share episodes with you friends and leave us a review. The text here is based off the Episode #7 Trailer as the audio file here is just our interview that was originally recorded on the Zoom video platform.

How are yall doing with this Covid-19 lock down? How are you staying fit? Let us know. Do you just need to vent? We are here for you! Im working on new podcast cover art and I've got two video interviews that I am preparing to release in the next two weeks: Nadine Kenney Johnstone and Dr. Mona Barbera--stay tuned! Please let us know what you think of the content and share it with your friends. Stay safe and healthy out there!

Healthier Choices are something "You Dont Look"-ers make more times than not. Right now we are all in the midst of taking precautions against Covid 19 or the Corona Virus that began in China. Stores are out of hand sanitizer, toilet paper and produce. Tune in to learn about some alternatives you can use and even enjoy (hint: chocolate). We also talk about the benefits of doing things scared and up-leveling. Leave us your comments on Spotify, iTunes or Google Podcasts and please leave a voice message on Anchor if thats where you find us. Got ideas for future shows? Please let me know! Namaste!