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Nov 3, 2020
Jacques Theron - Episode 51
Jacques Theron - Breathwork Facilitator
Jacques was born in Australia in 1971. He has degrees in Architecture and psychology/languages. Since 1996 he has been working as a Breathwork Facilitator, trained as a Rebirther. He has a continued and active interest in astrology, mythology, shamanic practices and oil painting.
Jacques’ focus in sessions and workshops is to facilitate inner transformation geared towards concrete shifts in day-to-day life - thus allowing greater well-being, purposeful existence and spiritual growth.
He is currently based in São Paulo (Brazil), and runs regular workshops worldwide.
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Oct 20, 2020
Meagan Lynn Pilawski - Episode 50 - MCST 2021 Candidate, Patient Advocate
Meagan is an MCST 2021 Candidate in the inaugural class. She previously worked as an oncology/palliative care nurse but her career was put to a halt when her progressive MS diagnosis turned into a cycle of medications and bad habits. Through perseverance and finding what works for her, she has gotten off all pharmaceuticals, has found work in the industry, and has found that cannabis has become a necessary tool on her spiritual journey as well.
Links/Info:
* LinkedIn: _http://linkedin.com/in/meagan-pilawski-24431065
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* Facebook: _www.facebook.com/meagan.pilawski.1
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* Instagram: meaggyjane420
* Email: pilawski@mail.usf.edu
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Oct 6, 2020
Taylor Hayes - NurseMARK - Episode 49
Episode 49 - Taylor Hayes
Taylor is a psychiatric registered nurse, holistic health coach, Reiki practitioner, yoga & Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, medical cannabis educator, and mental health nurse practitioner/nursing education graduate student. She is the founder of the International Association of Psychedelic Nursing non-profit organization and Hope Network Health, holistic psychedelic medicine company. She is a member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association & American Holistic Nurses Association. Taylor lives as the "mushroom queen" with her partner Allen and many exotic pet companions at Fungi Farm in Dadeville, AL.
Takeaways:
Small town girl goes to college and finds mushrooms clear her depression
How different cultures have used psychedelics for thousands of years
How the various types differ and how intention and location affect experience
Blending of Western Medicine and plant based medicine
The new field of psychedelic medicine in the mental health space
Links/Info:
Website: https://www.psychedelicnursing.org
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-hayes-bsn-rn-9a5552165/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tayhay
Instagram: @psy.nurse
Email: taylorleighhayes12@gmail.com
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Sep 29, 2020
Mike "Zappy" Zapolin - NurseMARK - Episode 48
Zappy is a well-known psychedelic advocate whose film "The Reality Of Truth" has been seen by millions of viewers. It is projected that in the near future more than one million people will have journeyed inside their minds using master healing plants as a direct result of watching the film. As an advocate, Zappy penned a January 2017 full page ad in the New York Times asking President Trump to make the opiate epidemic a first 100 days issue. The letter provided scientific studies related to using low-dose ketamine treatments for depression and ibogaine to break heroin and meth addictions.
Zappy is a regular guest of the media. Playboy magazine wrote a feature on him titled "Meet the Man Who Wants to Change the World With Psychedelics." As an entrepreneur, Zappy is the founder of major internet brands including Beer.com, Music.com, CreditCards.com, Diamond.com, Computer.com, and many more
Takeaways:
How a super successful internet guru found psychedelics for healing and expanding consciousness.
Creating the documentary “The Reality of Truth” and the why behind it (seen by millions).
His latest endeavors - mindarmy.org and ketaMD.
How ketamine could be the miracle drug that solves the mental health crisis.
Zappy’s efforts to convince President Trump to make psychedelic medicine available to all through an Executive Order.
Links/Info:
Website: https://www.mindarmy.org
Website: https://ketamd.com
Email: zappy@mindarmy.org
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Sep 22, 2020
Viridiana Edward - NurseMARK - Episode 47
Episode 47 - Viridiana Edwards
Viridiana (Vee)is a born and raised El Paso Texas native. At the age of 17 she joined the U.S. Army. In 2009, she received orders to deploy to Kandahar, Afghanistan. In June of 2015, Viridiana received a medical retirement from the U.S. Army after 10 years of service due to injuries that were sustained while serving in Afghanistan from 2009-2010.
Viridiana sought treatment for her injuries with The Department of Veterans Affairs. Unfortunately, she was prescribed pharmaceutical medications that ended up harming her instead of helping her. Following her husbands advice, Viridiana looked to CBD for help and found relief. Viridiana began making her own CBD products at home that helped her significantly. As a result, CannaVi Hemp was founded. Currently Viridiana is in the nations first M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics with The University of Maryland, Baltimore. Viridiana recently also designed a Texas resident medical cannabis study. The results from her study will be shared with The Foundation for Informed Texas and Texas Veterans for Medical Marijauana access and legislators in an effort empower them with educated and compassionate decisions regarding medical cannabis access in Texas.
Takeaways:
Vee’s personal story of finding cannabis as an effective alternative to pharmaceuticals after battlefield injury while serving our country in Afghanistan.
The current state of cannabis in Texas.
Vee’s current research project that will provide data that is crucial to helping legalize cannabis in Texas and other states.
How a personal journey has turned into a business helping others.
Links/Info:
Website: https://www.cannavihemp.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viridiana-edwards-b8443b82/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viridiana.edwards/
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Sep 15, 2020
Michael Harvey - NurseMARK - Episode 46
Mike Harvey has been a military nurse since 1993, and a new cannabis nurse as of 2019. Mike is currently dealing with the prohibition of CBD within the military and the Department of Defense policy against the use of Hemp in any form, topically or taken internally.
Takeaways:
Learn how a 30yr career military nurse with a stellar record was forced out of the military for using CBD.
Links/Info:
Email: cannanursemike@gmail.com
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Sep 8, 2020
Paige Lopez - NurseMARK - Episode 45
Paige Lopez, founder of Awaken 180 Weightloss, sits down with me to do a deep dive into the ketogenic lifestyle - including tips and tricks to successfully implement this diet into your life!
Paige used her difficult road to success with her own body, combined with her knowledge of neuroscience to create a business that’s helping people achieve the life they want. Her methods not only get clients to their goal weight but allow for increased energy and mood levels with results that are sustainable.
Takeaways:
What’s the Keto diet?
Why do some people fail to see results?
What can be dangerous about this lifestyle?
What are the positive aspects of the ketogenic life?
Tips and Tricks to make it work!
Links/Info:
Contact Awaken 180 Weightloss: 844-346-1800
www.awaken180weightloss.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Awaken180
If interested, programs are individualized by the person, so make a consultation to learn more
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Sep 3, 2020
Otha Smith - NurseMARK - Episode 44
Otha Smith III is the CEO and Founder of Tetragram. Otha graduated from Bowie State University majoring in Business Marketing, graduating in 2006. He started his first business – Aggressive Detailing LLC while in high school. Providing on-site detailing services to residential and commercial customers and creating long term contractual agreements with car dealerships and Marina’s throughout Maryland, DC and Virginia. The unfortunate recession in 2008 made it very challenging to continue to operate. Resulting in the closure of Aggressive Detailing in late 2009. Consequently, Otha secured an Outside Sales position at Constellation Energy selling solar to residential and commercial customers for five years. In his last position at Constellation Energy as a Business Development Manager, he sold electric and gas commodities to commercial and industrial customers across the country in deregulated states. In early March of 2019, Otha left Constellation to focus full-time on Tetragram, a technology start-up within the cannabis industry. Tetragram is a mobile app that provides medical cannabis patients and recreational users with the ability to Track, Rate and Share personal experiences with others.
Takeaways:
How a traumatic car accident led to exploring cannabis as a pain reliever.
A personal experience as a medical cannabis patient
How Otha uncovered the need for a robust journaling app
Tetragram - a new methodology of tracking your medical cannabis information
Links/Info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTetragramApp/
Email: otha@myimsnetwork.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetetragramapp/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/otha-smith-iii-6926602a/
Website: https://mindbuzz.com/blog/mindbuzz-tetragram-panel-take-control-of-your-medical-cannabis-with-journaling/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=91454634&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8D-AYF9F78A0VFO83wiSojkjLfM00qY7YovkefCcBan9Tj6EZhrisMYmaavbAVbdzwpCl1cH-1H55Yerj_HW-VoziYMg&utm_content=91454634&utm_source=hs_email
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Aug 13, 2020
Jamie Rollins - NurseMARK - Episode 43
Jamie Rollins RN, BSN, CYT is a practicing Cannabis Nurse in the state of Florida. She has spent the last 15 years exploring numerous nursing paths only to discovery her heart belonged to Hospice. Having spent hours at the bedside during patient transitions from this world to the next, she witnessed first-hand the power of cannabis at the end-of-life. With that knowledge, her two loves, Cannabis Medicine & Hospice merged and she set out on a mission to educate her fellow hospice nurses, administrators, patients & their families about the power of cannabis medicine for palliation. Jamie started True Health Consulting in 2018, where she offers cannabis guidance & consulting services for individuals & businesses. She also started a cannabis clinic in her town to meet the needs of her local community and offers integrative cannabis & yoga workshops as a certified yoga instructor.
Takeaways:
Challenges of cannabis and nursing in today’s environment.
Hospice as the epitome of nursing as she anticipated it would be.
How does cannabis fit into end of life care?
Advocating for patients at the end of life and allowing their choices to matter.
The importance of honoring spirit in working with the dying.
Links/Info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truehealthconsulting/
Email: jamie@truehealthconsulting.com
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Aug 4, 2020
Nique Pichete - NurseMARK - Episode 42
Nique Pichette is a two time breast cancer survivor, Veteran of the USMC, DNP Candidate at Salve Regina University, Entrepreneur, Cannabis Patient and Advocate. Her most recent project and passion is a program called P3 - Positively Processing Perception. Her personal experiences with trauma and PTSD led her to create an effective toolkit to deal with those issues quickly and effectively.
Takeaways:
Nique’s very personal story of trauma and recovery
How has PTSD affected her life?
What is P3?
How does P3 help alleviate the symptoms of PTSD?
What role has cannabis played in her recovery?
Links/Info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003694791385
Email: nique@holistic2healing.com
Instagram: monique_msn_rn
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Jul 28, 2020
Jordan Tishler - NurseMARK - Episode 41
Dr. Tishler is a Cannabis Specialist. Through his training in Internal Medicine and years of practice as an Emergency Physician, Dr. Tishler brings his knowledge, reason, and caring to patients here at inhaleMD, and through his advocacy work at the local and national levels.
Dr. Tishler graduated from both Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, trained at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and is faculty at both the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He has spent many years working with the underserved, particularly providing care for Veterans. Having treated countless patients harmed by alcohol and drugs, his observation that he had never seen a cannabis overdose led Dr. Tishler to delve deeply into the science of cannabis safety and treatment.
Dr. Tishler is a frequent speaker and author on a variety of topics related to the medical applications of cannabis. He is the President of the Association of Cannabis Specialists which aims to educate…
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Jul 21, 2020
Rolonda Watts - NurseMARK - Episode 40
For more than three decades, her name, face, and distinctive voice have been known by audiences everywhere, thanks to her many award-winning works in television, radio, film, digital media, comedy, and her new book; a romance suspense novel, called, DESTINY LINGERS, which is endorsed by Dr. Maya Angelou. The National Book Club Conference awarded Rolonda with the Bebe Moore Campbell Award for Excellence in Storytelling. She has also received the Editor’s Choice Award, as well as the Rising Star Award.
Most know her by one name, Rolonda, under which she launched her own internationally syndicated talk show (1994-1998), produced by her company, Watts Works, in association with King World Productions. Rolonda began her television career as a local CBS news reporter at WFMY-TV in Greensboro, North Carolina, before joining New Jersey Network, WNBC-TV where she was nominated for an Emmy Award for her Excellence in Live TV News Coverage. She would later join the WABC Eyewitness News team in…
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Jul 14, 2020
MJ Stapley - NurseMARK - Episode 39
Melissa Jane (MJ) Stapley, founder of MJ Hybrid Solutions, started her journey in the cannabis industry in 2014. She left her corporate management career and joined the cannabis industry to work for CV Sciences, a CBD manufacturer. After discovering a need for cannabis employee training, MJ combined her passion for sales training and cannabis education to develop the MJ Hybrid Training System and launched MJ Hybrid Solutions in 2017. With a background in working with CBD brands and an opportunity to work with a former colleague and formulator, MJ recently launched ProNine Wellness, a line of proprietary CBD topicals, patches, and infused wearables developed for athletes and professionals living an active lifestyle. ProNine Patent Pending products will enable the opportunity to maximize performance by reducing inflammation and pain through localized relief anywhere on the body. MJ's goal is to be a global leader in CBD sports relief by helping millions of athletes and active professiona…
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Jul 6, 2020
Kevin OMalley - NurseMARK- Episode 38
Kevin has competed in various races ranging from small distance races to triathlons to ultrathons. Kevin has received various certifications from different levels of fitness and has taken a liking to his programming skills through intelligent programming and having a rhyme and reason by not guessing, but assessing what you are doing. Kevin is known for his different style of programming, and being able to break down the science behind smart programming, and being able to adhere to everyones ability. Kevin has worked with various athletes ranging from professional athletes to collegiate athletes to elite CrossFitters to the person who is brand new to their fitness journey. He is here to work with you and help you reach all your goals!
Takeaways:
Working out as one part of an overall healthy lifestyle
The importance of resting - how a rest day is just as important as working out.
The ultimate goal for his clients - understanding there is more to life than working out.
How diet is more im…
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Jun 30, 2020
Jessilyn Dolan - NurseMARK - Episode 37
Episode 37 - Jessilyn Dolan
Jessilyn Dolan, RN, CMT is a registered nurse specializing in maternal child health, substance use and mental health disorders and cannabis therapeutics. Jessilyn is an experienced herbalist, intuitive healer, birth worker and Massage Therapist. She is an organic hemp farmer, medical marijuana patient and caregiver and has been cultivating and crafting medicinal herbs for decades. Jessilyn has had over three dozen surgeries since childhood, and is beyond grateful for the support of plant medicine along the way. Jessilyn is honored to share her combined allopathic and holistic wisdom and the spirit of this sacred plant. Jessilyn co-founded NurseGrown Organics-Vermont Hemp and CBD, is a member of the ACNA, founder of the Vermont Cannabis Nurses Association, and Vice President of the American Nurse Association-Vermont.
Takeaways:
Her personal story of overcoming chronic pain using cannabis after a horrible life changing accident.
Bringing all the d…
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Jun 23, 2020
Sherri Tutkus - NurseMARK - Episode 36
Sherri is the founder and CEO of GreenNurse Group, Nursing Director at Irie Bliss Wellness and host of GreenNurse on the Go Radio Show. Sherri is a cannabis nurse, patient and advocate. She earned her Bachelors in Science and Nursing from Boston College. She is a highly skilled Registered Nurse with 30 years’ practical experience in various departments within the hospital and home setting. She is utilizing her expert nursing skills as a medical center specialist, clinical nurse liaison and educator to bridge the gap between patients and the cannabis community. Sherri has been educating and implementing holistic integrative healing modalities within her practice for over 20 years. She educates on the endocannabinoid system and the safe utilization of cannabis at dispensaries, hospitals, clinics, patients homes and she regularly does pop up events, seminars and expos. Sherri is an international speaker and she has contributed to the writing of the first cannabis nursing textbook with h…
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Jun 18, 2020
Kathlyn Heim - NurseMARK - Episode 35
Author, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker, Registered Nurse, Health and Wellness Coach
Kathlyn Heim is an author, podcast host, keynote speaker, RN, and health and wellness coach, and former Los Angeles Police Officer. She developed a new method for building the life you have dreamed about, yet have yet to have achieved. Her inspiration came from her personal experiences with having achieved both failure and success. Kathlyn believes that each individual has inherent worth and value, as well as the internal strength and ability to make lifestyle and behavioral changes, thus achieving success in living a life they choose.
Takeaways:
The Rules of Nines
Finding your what
Finding your why
Creating lasting change
Online Dating during the pandemic
Links/Info:
Facebook URLhttps://www.facebook.com/Love-You-Live-You-Video-Podcast-334943953757114/
Instagram URLhttps://www.instagram.com/theruleofnines/
LinkedIn URLhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/
Websitehttps://www.loveyouliveyou.com
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Jun 11, 2020
Asha Tarry - NurseMARK - Episode 34
Asha Tarry is an author, psychotherapist, certified life coach and speaker. She is an award-winning community mental health advocate and activist. Asha is the founder of Behavioral Health Consulting Services, which she owns and operates in New York City. She also coaches professional adults in mindfulness as well as living a purposeful life.
Takeaways:
Difference between coaching and psychotherapy
Telehealth - how technology is helping serve those in need
Grieving during this Coronavirus Pandemic
Adulting as Millenials: Everything your Parents Didn’t Teach You
Links/Info:
Facebook URLhttps://Facebook.com/AshaTarry
Instagram URLhttps://Instagram.com/ashatarrymental
LinkedIn URLhttps://LinkedIn.com/bhconsultingservices2
https://www.LifeCoachAsha.com
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Jun 4, 2020
Denise Foster - NurseMARK - Episode 33
Denise Foster PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
Dr. Denise A. Foster, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE has practiced professional nursing for over 35 years. Beginning at the bedside in orthopedic and critical care, she transitioned to home health, where she began to recognize the benefits of medical cannabis when the HIV/AIDS epidemic swept the nation in the 1980s. Recognizing that the use of medical cannabis helped patients with pain, appetite, and mood, Dr. Foster became an advocate for its use as a therapeutic treatment. In the decades since working in home health, Dr. Foster has worked in the field of higher education, providing nursing instruction to students in associate, baccalaureate, RN-to-BSN, and graduate nursing programs.
As a holistic practitioner, Dr. Foster’s research interests include the benefits and use of mindfulness practice to help students, nurses, and patients achieve their optimal level of well-being. Dr. Foster believes that the use of medical cannabis is one of several complementa…
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May 14, 2020
Rick Martinez - NurseMARK - Episode 32
Entrepreneur and Nurse
As a veteran, registered nurse, writer and successful entrepreneur, Rick brings a wealth of experience – and tremendous passion – for impacting lives. His story begins in the US Army, where Rick enlisted from 1988-1990. He soon earned his BSN degree from the University of the Incarnate Word and became a registered nurse (RN). After several years in nursing Rick’s entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and in 2001 he bootstrapped and started his first business which he grew to over $52MM in annual revenue before his exit in 2014.
From there he dove into advising, mentoring and Angel investing and soon found a unique way to help our veterans with PTS(D) and entered into the cannabis industry.
In 2020 as COVID19 started impacting the world Rick dove headfirst into nursing and is serving on the frontlines in a far, far away land.
Awards and accomplishments include:
San Antonio’s “40 Under 40” award recipient
Awarded the prestigious Je…
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Apr 23, 2020
Praveen Ramanathan - NurseMARK - Episode 31
Praveen is Founder and President of Ayantek, a digital-analytics firm with offices in Greater Boston and Hyderabad, India. In this role, Praveen helps customers achieve success and transformational growth through the use of Digital and analytics technologies. He has consulted with organizations such as Analog Devices, Rogers Corporation, PerkinElmer, Fidelity Investments, Appalachian Mountain Club and many others. Praveen also works on improving himself through daily practices of meditation, yoga, and introspection (that may someday land him the psychiatric ward of the nearby hospital😊).
Takeaways:
What it was like growing up in India in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
Coming to America with $75 in your pocket
How sometimes the things that seem the worst end up the best
Spirituality and Entrepreneurship
Uncovering the meaning of life
Meditation and routine
Links/Info:
Email: praveen@ayantek.com
LinkedIn: tps://www.linkedin.com/in/praveenramanathan/
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Apr 18, 2020
Voices of Heroes - NurseMARK - Episode 2 (Jennifer Gil)
Jennifer shares her story of being an ER nurse in Philly during this challenging coronavirus pandemic as well as her personal experience having had the virus.
Takeaways:
What’s it like working in an ER unit during the coronavirus pandemic?
What was it like to test positive after caring for patients?
What was it like having the virus?
What’s the future look like for nurses?
Links/Info:
www.nursemark.co
https://www.instagram.com/nursemarkw
https://www.facebook.com/nursemark
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnJvf-HPnFLDFp5DhlOBIQ
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Apr 16, 2020
Voices of Heroes - NurseMARK - Episode 1 - Maggie Weinstock
Maggie shares her story of being a critical care nurse in this challenging coronavirus pandemic.
Takeaways:
What’s it like working in a critical care unit during the coronavirus pandemic?
How are healthcare workers dealing with the stress?
What is she seeing on the floor?
Links/Info:
www.nursemark.co
https://www.instagram.com/nursemarkw
https://www.facebook.com/nursemark
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnJvf-HPnFLDFp5DhlOBIQ
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Apr 16, 2020
Ally Salama - NurseMARK - Episode 30
Ally Salama is a Social Entrepreneur, Speaker, Podcaster, Ex-Pro Athlete and The Middle East’s Mental Health Ambassador.
His team founded empower-mag.com, the first Mental Health Magazine in the Middle East, winning Harvard's Top 7 Most Impactful Social Initiatives in 2019 & earning recognition from the World Health Organization. Currently, Ally’s purpose is to empower youth to become more impactful changemakers in the world.
Ally also hosts “Empathy Always Wins” - the World's Exclusive Youth Leadership Podcast focusing on Empathy and Community Building. Living in Toronto, Ally currently consults social enterprises and changemakers on strategy to help build powerful communities.
Over the past 3 years, he has given Mental Health in The Middle East a stronger voice, developing an online magazine/platform of 70,000+ users, Empower Mag "EMPWR".
Ally continues to rally his voice and efforts around Empathetic Leadership and Greater Mental Health Advocacy, actively speaking at the Wor…
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Apr 9, 2020
Jenny Argie - NurseMARK - Episode 29
Jenny Argie is the Founder and CEO of Jenny’s BAKED at home–– A New York licensed CBD grower, processor and retail brand. She’s a cancer survivor, mother of three, and plant-based educator. Jenny’s BAKED at home infuses full-spectrum, organic, non-GMO, USA grown hemp into their products. Their hemp is third-party lab tested to ensure potency and purity.
Jenny Argie, Founder and CEO, turned to CBD for relief from the side effects of cancer treatment and uses plant-based food to prevent disease. “I believe it’s important to address the underlying cause of disease. My goal is to make it easier for people to incorporate hemp and plant-based food into their lives,” she says.
Jenny’s BAKED at home offers organic, full-spectrum CBD-infused products for everyday cooking and wellness. Their products make it easy to incorporate high-quality hemp into everyday cooking.
Takeaways:
From making sustainable, green baby furniture to the cannabis industry
How a cancer diagnosis le…
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Apr 2, 2020
Ry Russell - NurseMARK - Episode 28
Ry Russell took over operations of the historical Saco Drive-In Movie Theater, at the age of 21, and cemented it’s legacy as an icon of the industry. As one of Maine’s youngest 40 under 40 recipients and Media consultants, Ry has worked in business development and media for the past 8 years building communities through active engagement. After taking some time away from work, Ry started a personal wellness journey that took him to studying and utilizing Cannabis for personal use. Throughout this journey he documented the conversations he had about cannabis with, entrepreneurs, scientists, policy makers and experts on his podcast WeedBudz Radio. The purpose of the show was to learn everything he could about the industry and the plant itself. Naturally, as an entrepreneur himself, Ry quickly started to recognize a problem the industry was having in regards to single use plastic and packaging. Ry has founded the company, Knot Plastic, which is supplying 100% biodegradable and 100% com…
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Mar 26, 2020
MJ Stapley - NurseMARK - Episode 27
Melissa Jane (MJ) Stapley, founder of MJ Hybrid Solutions, started her journey in the cannabis industry in 2014. She left her corporate management career and joined the cannabis industry to work for CV Sciences, a CBD manufacturer. After discovering a need for cannabis employee training, MJ combined her passion for sales training and cannabis education to develop the MJ Hybrid Training System. With her 12 years of corporate sales expertise and 4 years of cannabis industry experience, MJ created a training for cannabis employees that is both scientifically accurate and helps employees better sell to customers. Her mission is to legitimize the cannabis industry through proper employee education and training.
Takeaways:
Early days of the CBD market
Importance of educating both consumers and dispensary staff
How education increases sales and loyalty at dispensaries
What the future of CBD and Cannabis looks like
Links/Info:
www.mjhybridsolutions.com
IG - @mjhybridsolutions
FB - @mjhybr…
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Mar 19, 2020
Rick Martinez - NurseMARK - Episode 26
As a veteran, registered nurse, writer and successful entrepreneur, Rick brings a wealth of experience – and tremendous passion – for impacting lives. His story begins in the US Army, where Rick enlisted from 1988-1990. He soon earned his BSN degree from the University of the Incarnate Word and became a registered nurse (RN). After several years in nursing Rick’s entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and in 2001 he bootstrapped started his first business which he grew to over $52MM in annual revenue before his exit in 2014.
From there he dove into advising, mentoring and Angel investing and soon found a unique way to help our veterans with PTS(D) and entered into the cannabis industry.
Known as ‘the cannabis influencer you never expected”, he is now creator and host and at “Weed To Know Basis”, a popular and fast growing media channel dedicated to educating, elevating and influencing the cannabis industry.
Awards and accomplishments include:
San Antonio’s “4…
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Mar 6, 2020
Alice O'Leary Randall - NurseMARK - Episode 25
Once called “First Lady of the medical marijuana movement,” Alice O’Leary-Randall communicates her singular perspective on the emotional and long-running movement to legalize marijuana as medicine. She was literally there at the start. For two decades, she and her husband, Robert C. Randall, were advocates for medical access to marijuana. Robert, who had advanced glaucoma at a young age, discovered that he actually saw better after smoking pot. In 1976 he became the first U.S. citizen to have marijuana prescribed for a medical condition. Their personal battle is chronicled in their memoir, the highly respected Marijuana RX: The Patients’ Fight for Medicinal Pot. In the late 1970s Alice and Robert helped enact 35 state laws that recognized marijuana’s medical value and attempted to establish state-sponsored research programs (the federal government thwarted these efforts).
Takeaways:
A look inside the beginning of the medical marijuana movement
Alice’s experiences dealing wi…
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Feb 7, 2020
Amy Swift Crosby - NurseMARK - Episode 24
Amy Swift Crosby is the co-founder of BDY SQD, a growing recovery studio in Boston focused on aligning and detoxing the body and mind through dedicated reset experiences. BDY SQD offers assisted stretching, infrared sauna and NormaTec compression boots, as well as special events focused on wellness. Amy comes to BDY SQD as a brand strategist and copywriter who has positioned or voiced messaging across the commercial spectrum. From iconic brands like Ford, Pepsico, BVLGARI, Pottery Barn, Pantene and Virgin Atlantic, to smaller cult brands like Barre3, the class by Taryn Toomey, B&H and Bodhi Tree, she is known for her ability to distill complex themes and craft relatable narratives rooted in the human experience. Her popular blog, www.smartypeople.com, explores “the human side of business,” and features essays that weave the worlds of marketing, metaphysics, design and most importantly, words. She is relentless in uncovering the power of messages and how they impact our lives.
Tak…
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Jan 28, 2020
420s - NurseMARK - Episode 1
420s Episode 1 - nurseMARK 420’s Personal Story
In his first episode of the 420 series nurseMARK talks about the source of the 420 moniker and his personal journey with cannabis.
Takeaways:
What is the REAL story around how 420 originated?
What is Mark’s personal journey with cannabis?
Links/Info:
www.nursemark.co
https://www.instagram.com/nursemarkw
https://www.facebook.com/nursemark
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnJvf-HPnFLDFp5DhlOBIQ
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Jan 28, 2020
420s - NurseMARK - Episode 3
420s Episode 3 - nurseMARK 420s cannabis and CBD
In this episode of the 420s, Mark discusses the science behind cannabis use and why CBD has an important future.
Takeaways:
A-Z what can cannabis treat?
What are the scientific findings on cannabis effectiveness?
What is Mark’s personal outcome of effectiveness in treating anxiety/depression with cannabis?
Links/Info:
www.nursemark.co
https://www.instagram.com/nursemarkw
https://www.facebook.com/nursemark
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnJvf-HPnFLDFp5DhlOBIQ
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Jan 28, 2020
420s - NurseMARK - Episode 2
420s Episode 2- nurseMARK 420’s History and Use
In the second episode of the 420 series nurseMARK shares a brief history of cannabis, from its discovery, through its controversial ties and why it’s such a hot topic today.
Takeaways:
Why does it have such a negative history?
How is it working for Mark personally.
CBD and THC - what’s the deal?
Links/Info:
www.nursemark.co
https://www.instagram.com/nursemarkw
https://www.facebook.com/nursemark
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnJvf-HPnFLDFp5DhlOBIQ
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Jan 28, 2020
420s - NurseMARK - Episode 4
420s Episode 4 - nurse MARK 420s
In the final episode of this 420 series, Mark discusses who can benefit from cannabis use and what the future may hold for this important treatment option. Mark also shares what cannabis can provide in terms of sustainability in manufacturing from textiles, to cattle feed and beyond.
Takeaways:
Why is cannabis important?
How did hemp have a huge impact on the newly established United States?
What can hemp continue to do for our country and the world?
Links/Info:
www.nursemark.co
https://www.instagram.com/nursemarkw
https://www.facebook.com/nursemark
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnJvf-HPnFLDFp5DhlOBIQ
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Jan 14, 2020
Carey Clark - NurseMARK - Episode 23
Carey S. Clark, RN, PhD, AHN-BC, RYT, FAAN is the director of nursing at Pacific College of Health Sciences (effective January 2020) and President of the American Cannabis Nurses Association. Dr. Clark has been a nurse since 1994, with experience in medical-surgical, pediatrics, psychiatric, home health, hospice care, and parish nursing. Dr. Clark has written many publications on diverse topics, ranging from integrating holistic modalities into nursing curriculum to the oncology nurse’s role in working with medicinal cannabis patients. She is the editor forthcoming Wolters-Kluwer textbook for nurses entitled Cannabis: A Handbook for Nurses (2020). Dr. Clark is dedicated to educating nurses and patients around the endocannabinoid system, homeostasis, and the safe and effective use of cannabis to support healing.
Takeaways:
How did a rockstar Nurse Leader end up in Cannabis Nursing?
How Cannabis Nursing is entering mainstream medicine.
Power of Cannabis as a Medicine.
Stimulating th…
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Nov 19, 2019
Joan Bragar - NurseMARK - Episode 22
Dr. Joan Bragar helps successful women use online dating to find loving life partners.She is the author of Never Too Late for Love: The Successful Woman's Guide to Online Dating in the Second Half of Life.She is certified as a relationship coach by Katherine Woodward Thomas, the family therapist and New York Times best selling author of Calling in the One, and Conscious Uncoupling.
Joan was happily married at age 62 to Marc, whom she met on Match.com.
She is enjoying a full life, coaching women, staying fit, and spending time with children and grandchildren.
She is a graduate of Harvard University where she earned her bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.
She has worked as a professor at Boston University and as leadership consultant to people around the world.
Takeaways:
Finding love in the second half of life
Cleaning up the past
Attracting the love you desire
Using online dating successfully
Links/Info:
www.joanbragar.com
Linkedin
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Nov 12, 2019
Kristie Dean - NurseMARK - Episode 21
Kristie Dean is a wife, Mom, Professional Photographer, Certified Holistic Health Coach, storyteller, believer in a whole approach to healthy living and Founder of The Soul Project. Kristie believes her purpose on earth is to use her gifts and passions for storytelling, connection, imagery and community building to support and foster the emotional wellness and growth of all women. Whether its by creating soulful authentic imagery to support female led brands in her business or providing a platform for women to share their stories on her ongoing documentary The Soul Project Kristie aims to help women find power and connection through vulnerability and confidence in owning their truths.
Takeaways:
Being your authentic self
Being fearless in communicating what YOU want and need
Creating meaningful connections
Crashing through the stigma of mental/emotional health
Links/Info:
www.thesoulproject.co
IG @thesoulprojectstories
https://www.facebook.com/thesoulprojectstories/
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Oct 29, 2019
Steven The Medium - NurseMARK - Episode 20
Steven Macek Esq. aka Steven the Medium is an attorney turned Medium. Not just any old Medium but a well known, highly respected Medium. Host of his own radio show, Through the Static, Steven hosts events around the country and shares his journey with us.
Takeaways:
How an attorney became a well known Medium.
How he communicates with the spirit world.
Spirits always communicate “LOVE”.
What your loved ones want you to know.
Links/Info:
www.steventhemedium.com
https://www.instagram.com/steventhemedium
https://www.facebook.com/steventhemedium
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGLua6_p-V54_whpMs1Xxg
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Oct 22, 2019
Kate Morgan - NurseMARK - Episode19
Episode 19 - Kate Morgan
Kate Morgan is a kick ass entrepreneur who has recently moved into the cannabis space. Hear her story about bringing her only child to college this fall and the total lack of awareness at the collegiate level of what’s happening with Cannabis.
Takeaways:
How a female serial entrepreneur moved into the cannabis space.
What’s lacking in education regarding cannabis.
How it feels dropping your kid off knowing cannabis is legal where she’s going to school and she has little education about it.
What women need to know about cannabis.
Links/Info:
kmorgan@genusviriditas.com
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Oct 1, 2019
Dandapani - NurseMARK - Episode 18
Episode 18 - Dandapani - from monk to entrepreneur.
Hindu Priest, Dandapani lived as a monk for (10) years and now lives in NYC running his organization dedicated to teaching Unwavering Focus. We discuss, in depth, the way our mind works and how to establish Unwavering Focus.
Takeaways:
How your mind works
How to create Unwavering Focus
Focus then Meditation - not the other way around
Leaving a legacy
Links/Info:
www.dandapani.org
https://www.instagram.com/dandapanillc/
https://www.facebook.com/DandapaniLLC
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrX8UBoue01aj4s0aHmgeQg
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Sep 26, 2019
Toni Eaton - NurseMARK - Episode 17
Episode 17 - Toni Eaton CEO of Old Colony Hospice
Toni Eaton is CEO of Old Colony Hospice, one of the largest non-profit hospice providers in Massachusetts. Toni and I talk about everything hospice and about that scary word - death. We delve into why people wait to engage hospice, what the benefits are and how important it is to have the difficult conversations before your time comes.
Takeaways:
What is hospice
How it works
Why we don’t talk about something that we ALL have in common - death
Why it’s important to have the uncomfortable conversations before it’s too late
Links/Info:
www.oldcolonyhospice.org
https://www.facebook.com/oldcolonyhospiceinc/
https://www.instagram.com/oldcolonyhospice/
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Aug 29, 2019
Dr Jess - NurseMARK - Episode 16
Jessica O’Reilly (@SexWithDrJess) is a sex and relationship expert and the founder of Happier Couples Inc. which provides relationship education (online and via retreats) to couples across the globe.
Dr. Jess and I talk everything sexuality. Everything from porn to risk and how it affects us all in one way or another. We talk about default monogamy and how we’re pushed into stereotypical ideals that don’t fit!
Who doesn’t love a little sex talk? Check this one out…..
Takeaways:
Relationships and sex
Conversations about needs and wants early in the relationship
Effects of technology and porn on relationships
How to maintain a great sex life in a long term relationship
Links/Info:
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
HappierCouples.com
SexWithDrJess.com
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Aug 15, 2019
Debra Klein - NurseMARK - Episode 15
Episode 15 - Debra Klein Integrative Nutritionist
Debra Klein specializes in coaching folks on integrative nutrition. It’s a completely holistic approach to nutrition - taking into account everything in your life. Her work helps people focus on the goodness in their lives, reframes the predominant negative thoughts and moves you toward a more intentional life.
Takeaways:
How everything in your life affects how and what you eat
Giving permission for self-care
Bringing cooking back into your routine
The magic of a home cooked meal
Look for the goodness!
Links/Info:
https://debraklein.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dkhealthcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/DKHealthCoaching/
https://www.pinterest.com/dkhealthcoach/
https://twitter.com/DKHealthCoach
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Jul 9, 2019
Ruari Fairbairns - NurseMARK - Episode 13
Ruari Fairbairns, founder of OneYearNoBeer shares his story of how he founded this amazing company that shows you how to take control of the role alcohol plays in your life. Ruari shares his view that you can choose when and where and if you want a drink and not let marketing and social pressure decide. His insight and the resulting program allow you to break free from the habits that keep you stuck in one place - not living that happy, joyous, free life that you’ve always wanted!
Takeaways:
Understand the pressures put on us by society at large to include alcohol in every celebration.
Really get that its a choice and that we’re creatures of habit.
See inside OneYearNoBeer and the daily program that can change your relationship to alcohol.
Learn how to live a life of freedom from having to choose alcohol in every social situation.
Links/Info:
Website: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneyearnobeer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oney…
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Jul 2, 2019
Paula Sacks - NurseMARK - Episode 12
Episode 12 - Paula Sacks - Attachment Theory Expert
Paula Sacks, Psychotherapist and expert on Attachment Theory, talks about how we develop our inherent attachment styles. She shares how schemas and attachment styles affect all our relationships into adulthood and what steps to take to move to a “secure” attachment style. She also shares why it’s critical to do several small things while your child is between birth to 18 months of age to ensure their development of a secure attachment style.
Takeaways:
Understanding Attachment Theory and Attachment Styles.
Knowing how Attachment Styles affect all your relationships.
Steps to take to change your attachment style from disorganized to secure.
Love Rays - what they are and why they’re critical to your child’s development.
Links/Info:
Website: www.PaulaSacksLicsw.com
Website: www.mindonly.com
Website: www.attachmentproject.com
Work: 617-527-6669
Email: paulaannsacks@gmail.com
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Jun 19, 2019
Megan McDonough - NurseMARK - Episode 11
Episode 11 - Kripalu RISE: Building Resilience with Yoga-Mindfulness
Megan McDonough, General Manager of the RISE Program at Kripalu, talks about the benefits of yoga, meditation and mindfulness. RISE is a distillation of 40 years of experience in presenting yoga and mindfulness programs to the world. We talk about Kripalu and RISE and how you can benefit from establishing these practices.
Takeaways:
Unpack workplace stressors and the impact on your personal well-being
Examine mindful stress resilience through scientific research and real-world application
Learn to use mindfulness-based tools to manage stress and enhance teamwork, building positive self-leadership.
Links/Info:
Website: www.kripalu.org/RISE
Work: 413.448.3195
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kripalu-center-for-yoga-and-health
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KripaluCenter
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Jun 11, 2019
Elix Cintron - NurseMARK - Episode 10
Episode 10 - Elix Cintron MA, CPC
Elix Cintron, coach extraordinaire, shares his journey in becoming a world class performance coach. Elix talks about the basis for his amazing, groundbreaking, transformational methodology. Learn how our brains are wired for fight or flight (amygdala hijack) and how we can control our emotional responses to outside influences.
Takeaways:
Why it’s important to have a coach when you want to create transformation in your life.
The critical importance of words in creating your life.
The neuroscience behind transformation.
What is Conversational Intelligence and how it can change every relationship in your life.
Links/Info:
Website: www.performancecoachingbyelix.com
Work: 617.821.3549
Facebook: elix cintron
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elixcintron/
Instagram: coach_elix
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May 28, 2019
Cannabis As Medicine In a Healthcare Setting - Jordan Tishler - nurseMARK#9
Episode 9 - Jordan Tishler, MD
Jordan Tishler, MD talks about cannabis as a medicine and how a Harvard trained physician came to embrace cannabis as an effective tool in treating patients.
Jordan shares his experiences in working with patients in a state that has a recreational and medical marijuana program in place. He shares his knowledge of the current environment and his hopes for the future.
Takeaways:
How a classically trained physician came to embrace cannabis as a medicine.
The current state of cannabis in the healthcare setting.
What the future holds in regard to legitimizing cannabis as an effective medicine.
Common pitfalls of cannabis use or overuse.
Links/Info:
Website: www.inhalemd.com
Work: (617) 477-8886
Facebook: inhale md
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-tishler-md/
Instagram: inhalemdboston
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May 21, 2019
If It Isn't Working, Do Something New - David Sohn - nurseMark # 8
David Sohn, author of “Escaping the Labyrinth - Body Memory Process”, talks about how the body stores memories and why we repeat patterns of behavior. His extensive experience in working with people to heal their inner child allowed him to create a formal process for completing the past.
David shares his perspective on how we relate to the world based on what our (5) five year old selves decided - Who I am, Who they are and What life is. Recognizing the decisions made at that age allows for working the process to clear the past.
Takeaways:
Complete the past and live a completely new life
“If it isn’t working, do something new”
Understand the process for creating a brand new, powerful life
Links/Info:
Website: www.bodymemoryprocess.com
Landline: 808-762-9844
Cell: 919-820-7562
Note: David lives in Hawaii - if calling please consider the time difference.
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May 14, 2019
Cannabis as a Medicine, How and Why it works - Eloise Theisen - nurseMark #7
Eloise Theisen, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Chief Visionary Officer for Radicle Health and President-elect of the American Cannabis Nurses Association talks about Cannabis as a medicine and her work with over 5,000 patients in using Cannabis to provide relief from various ailments.
Our conversation will shed light on how Cannabis works in the body and what challenges there are in the current healthcare environment. Eloise shares her experience over the last 5 years consulting with and treating patients using Cannabis.
Takeaways:
Cannabis is a powerful, positive medicine
A deeper understanding of what Cannabis is specifically being used for
Dosing and methods of use
Challenges for patients when talking to their healthcare providers
Links/Info:
Website: https://www.radiclehealthcare.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eloise.theisen
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eloise-theisen-954796b6
Email: info@radiclehealthcare.com
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Apr 30, 2019
Understanding Personality Types to Achieve a Harmonious Life - Allie Mooney - nurseMark #6
Allie Mooney, renowned speaker and best selling author from New Zealand, talks about how being mindful of her four key personality types allows everyone to achieve perfect harmony in business and personal life.
Our conversation will help you identify your own personality type and quickly discover the types of those around you. This is important in order to connect with others and flourish in your relationships. You’ll get a lot out of this episode!
Takeaways:
Our personality is wired from birth
How to identify the 4 personality types and what each type needs
Use personality know-how to exist in a relationship with your opposite
Tap into the people pattern to get along with everybody
Links/Info:
Website: https://www.allisonmooney.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonMooneySpeaker/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmooneynz/
Book: Pressing The Right Buttons
Email: allie@allisonmooney.co.nz
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Apr 23, 2019
Making Crossfit Work for You - Kevin O'Malley - nurseMark #5
Kevin O’ Malley, founder of Vagabond CrossFit, talks with me about how to get up off the couch and how Crossfit and exercise in general can change your life.
Kevin has taken the standard Crossfit programming and modified it to fit ANY level of fitness or lack of fitness. His programming is applicable to anyone and has helped thousands of people live better lives.
Takeaways:
Crossfit is for anyone regardless of fitness experience
The basic programming followed by Crossfit enthusiasts has changed in the past few years
Exercise can change your life for the better
Links/Info:
www.vagabondcrossfit.com
Facebook: Vagabond Crossfit
Instagram: Vagabond Crossfit
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Apr 16, 2019
The Secret to the Perfect Body - Paige Lopez - nurseMark #4
Paige Lopez, founder of Awaken 180 Weightloss, sits down with me to talk about how to get the body you’ve always dreamed of.
Paige used her difficult road to success with her own body, combined with her knowledge of neuroscience to create a business that’s helping people achieve the life they want. Her methods not only get clients to their goal weight but allow for increased energy and mood levels with results that are sustainable.
Takeaways:
Normal diets don’t work, Paige will tell you why
It’s possible to stop your weight from yo-yoing
It’s possible to achieve health goals without extreme rituals and dieting
The secret to the perfect body is understanding and balancing your hormone levels
Most people don’t understand how habit forming actually works and why we are so resistant to change
Links/Info:
Contact Awaken 180 Weightloss: 844-346-1800
www.awaken180weightloss.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Awaken180
If interested, programs are individualized by the per…
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Apr 9, 2019
Reaching Resilience and Emotional Intelligence - Megan Bruneau - nurseMark #3
In the first part of this episode we talk with Megan Bruneau about resilience and emotional intelligence. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and not live the event in your present moment or future. Is it nature or nurture? Why do some people let it go and move on and some people get stuck? In the second half we talk about Emotional Intelligence and finally the overlap between resilience and emotional intelligence.
Takeaways:
Creating resilience
Positively processing emotions and moving on
Importance of social connection
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
Being balanced in our connection to other people
Links/Info:
www.meganbruneau.com
Facebook: @meganbruneauma
Instagram: meganjbruneau
Twitter: @MeganBruneau
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Apr 2, 2019
Applying Wisdom of the Ages - Dr. Srikumar Rao - nurseMark #2
In this week’s episode our guest Dr. Srikumar Rao talks about how he came to create his life changing spiritual program Creative and Personal Mastery. At the pinnacle of his business career he found he was extremely unhappy even though he had achieved great success in his professional career. Dr. Rao shares how the wisdom of the ages can be applied to your life each and every day and live a profoundly satisfying life.
Takeaways:
How to apply the wisdom of the ages to your life today
How to become unstuck
Create a robust spiritual life while creating professional success
The true nature of reality
Links/Info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theraoinstitute/
Twitter: @srikumarsrao
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikumarsrao/
https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-rao-institute/
Blog: https://theraoinstitute.com/blog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheRaoInstitute
Website: https://theraoinstitute.com/
Creativity and Personal Mastery: https://theraoinstitute.com/services/c…
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Mar 26, 2019
Surviving a terminal diagnosis - Tammi Wilson - nurseMark #1
The nurseMARK podcast makes its amazing debut with special guest Tammi Wilson. She shares her inspirational story of the surprise diagnosis she received as a young mom with a 15% survival rate. Tammi talks about how she survived, and now thrives, using mindfulness practices, diet and nutrition regiments. She did it to live, others can take a page out of her book and do the same to live THEIR joy and actively pursue a happy life.
Takeaways:
Coping mechanisms to survive and live a life of purpose
How to take charge of an unpredictable life
Tammi's study of death to remove the fear of it
Proactivity is the key to fulfillment
Links:
http://www.tammiwilson.com/
www.30turn.com
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