473. Commune and Connect: Jeff Krasno’s Large-Scale Approach to Wellness Part 2
Release Date: 10/11/2024
486. An 11 Minute Guided Meditation for Grace
Health Gig
Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.
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485. Cultivating Cozy: Kathryn Nicolai's Gentle Approach to Sleep Through Stories
Health Gig
Doro and Trica welcome author and podcaster Kathryn Nicolai to discuss the importance of bedtime stories and their calming effects on sleep. They talk about her work: collections of stories that she reads aloud to help her listeners fall asleep. Her podcast combines the art of storytelling with the healing power of mindfulness, offering a retreat for the mind, with an intended medicinal effect. Kathryn shares insights into her creative process and the intimate connections she bridges with listeners, most touchingly of those who use her work in hospice care. The conversation also touches on the...
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484. An Eleven Minute Meditation for Acceptance
Health Gig
Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.
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483. Impact as a Ripple Effect: Ali Velshi Discusses “Small Acts of Courage”
Health Gig
This week on Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome journalist Ali Velshi, who is MSNBC’s Chief Correspondent and host of “Velshi.” Their conversation starts with his family story and how it influenced his commitment to social justice. He stresses that small actions taken in the face of adversity can have profound societal impacts. Velshi encourages Americans to embrace their roles in preserving democracy and protecting the rights of all, especially in times when democracy is threatened. Velshi also discusses his book, “Small Acts of Courage,” which, in addition to his family history,...
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482. A 10 Minute Meditation on The Beauty of Birds
Health Gig
Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.
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481. Proactive Aging: Dr. Vonda Wright's Guide to Navigating Menopause
Health Gig
This week on Health Gig, Doro and Trica welcome Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon, who discusses the crucial connection between menopause and musculoskeletal issues particularly in women over 50. She shares her observation of women experiencing conditions like accelerated arthritis and widespread pain, and explains how it is linked to declining estrogen levels. She advocates for women to understand these hormonal impacts and to frame their experiences as part of the "Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause," empowering them to take charge of their health. Dr. Wright critiques the...
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480. Guided Meditation – A 12 Minute Meditation for Observing Your Thoughts
Health Gig
Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.
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479. Sobriety and Self-Awareness: A Journey with Paul Gilmartin
Health Gig
On this episode, Tricia welcomes Paul Gilmartin, host of the Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast, who shares his journey through trauma and mental health challenges stemming from his childhood. He discusses the impact of his childhood trauma throughout his life, and talks about how various treatments, including going to therapy, building community, finding hobbies, and taking different medications affected him. He reflects on lessons learned from managing his mental health and serving as a beacon for other individuals who are working to manage theirs. Paul talks about the impact of his...
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478. A 21 Minute Meditation for A Basic Body Scan
Health Gig
Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.
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477. Nurturing Immune Resilience: Dr. Nelli Gluzman’s Holistic Approach to Children's Health
Health Gig
On this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Dr. Nelli Gluzman, a pediatrician and holistic health practitioner. Dr. Gluzman shares her observations about the interconnectedness of body systems, and advises people to consider if they are treating symptoms of disease, or the root of the problems, explaining how various imbalances within the body can influence physical, emotional, and behavioral health. She also stresses the importance and impact of immune resilience and good gut health, providing a few tips on how to strengthen them. Dr. Gluzman offers practical advice on improving...
info_outlineDoro and Tricia welcome Jeff Krasno, CEO and Founder of Commune, to talk about his start in the wellness sphere. Jeff shares his experience in the music industry, where he coordinated large-scale events and the toll it took on his health. He shares that the discomfort he experienced, combined with opening his wife’s yoga studio post-9/11, motivated him to fully dive into wellness and co-create Wanderlust, a series of large-scale wellness events, and Commune online wellness courses.
During the conversation, Jeff reflects on his personal health crisis, the challenges of modern conveniences, and the importance of community and nature in fostering well-being. He describes ways listeners can build emotional and immune resilience and touches on mortality, assuring that developing an understanding of death creates a deeper appreciation of life. Ultimately, he advocates for a holistic approach to health, which includes embracing stress and fostering connections.
This is the second portion of a two-part episode.