Best The 2b Fit Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 4B: Health Promotion Deep Dive 9:59

12M ago9:59

9:59

Introducing Health Promotion’s New Director! In this episode of Know Before You Go, Daniela Puente (host) speaks with Veronica Jones, the newly appointed Director of Health Promotion at Barnes Center at the Arch. Veronica share about what brought her to Syracuse and what she is excited to do as the Director of Health Promotion. Learn more about the…

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Episode 4A: Health Promotion Basics 9:39

12M ago9:39

9:39

What does Health Promotion look like in Syracuse University community? In this episode of Know Before You Go, Daniela Puente (host) and Amy H. Messersmith (guest) share the different services, programs, and initiatives Health Promotion coordinates for Syracuse University students. Learn about initiatives like Safer Sex Express, Wellness Leadership …

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Episode 3B: Recreation Deep Dive 25:34

12M ago25:34

25:34

Recreation at Barnes Center offers A LOT of services. In this episode of Know Before You Go, we talk through the many unique offerings from Recreation at Barnes Center with Matt Hackett, Director of Recreation. The Barnes Center has great opportunities on-site and off that can support your wellness journey. Topics discussed in this episode include …

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Episode 3A: Recreation Basics 14:06

12M ago14:06

14:06

You may know that your ID gives you access to gym equipment, but do you know all the other recreation opportunities you can unlock? In this episode of Know Before You Go, we give a brief overview of the different recreation services you can access at Barnes Center at the Arch. Did you know Barnes Center has an app? In this episode, Daniela Puente (…

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Episode 2B: Counseling Deep Dive 33:50

12M ago33:50

33:50

Is physical health separate from mental health? At the Barnes Center at the Arch, we believe in approaching wellness in an integrated and holistic manner. In this conversation with Carrie Brown, Director of Counseling for the Barnes Center at the Arch we talk about the importance of pursuing mental health in many ways. We discuss the importance of …

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Episode 2A: Counseling Basics 17:02

12M ago17:02

17:02

Looking to start your mental health journey? Barnes Center Counseling is here to help! In this episode of Know Before You Go, Daniela Puente (host) and Amy H. Messersmith (guest) talk through the different counseling services offered by the Barnes Center at the Arch and how to explore which ones could be a good fit for you. No one’s mental health j…

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Podcast #14: Mike Rosenkrantz from SoCal Adaptive Sports 45:22

12M ago45:22

45:22

Mike shared his experience working in India and his start in adaptive sports. We talked of our collaboration and the most recent event, the Adaptive Sports, Recreation, and Resource Fair. We shared our thoughts on inclusivity and how to spread the word.

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Podcast #13: Journalist, Adventure Seeker and Friend, Bob Vogel 55:17

12M ago55:17

55:17

Spent some time with Bob listening to his journey since acquiring his spinal cord injury, Hang gliding, sailing, skiing, journalism and family man.

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Episode 2B - SCI, Infertility, and Pregnancy (video) 57:30

1y ago57:30

57:30

A wonderful conversation with my friends Kenny and Claire Salvini from Washington. Kenny heads up the Here and Now Project, a great organization that connects and empowers the paralysis community there. Check them out https://www.hereandnowproject.org/

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Episode 1B - A Conversation with Jamila DeCarli from the Workability III Program (video) 42:42

1y ago42:42

42:42

A truly engaging conversation with Jamila DeCarli, program coordinator for Workability III, a program designed to serve serve individuals with disabilities who are both community college students and DOR consumers desiring employment. Here is the link to the full video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/K9FTAqFpBMg…

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Episode 13B - Bob Vogel, The Journalist (video) 55:17

1y ago55:17

55:17

I had the pleasure of talking with long time friend and journalist, Bob Vogel. He shared highlights of his journey before his injury and after. Great information shared.

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Episode #13: Bob Vogel, the Journalist 55:17

1y ago55:17

55:17

I had the pleasure of talking with long time friend and journalist, Bob Vogel. He shared highlights of his journey before his injury and after. Great information shared.

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Episode 1B: Health Care Deep Dive 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

35:54

Barnes Center Health Care is where you go when you have a cold, right? Yes, BUT it can be so much more!! In this episode, get to know the director, staff, and services for health care at Barnes Center better as we dive into the many ways in which health care at the Barnes Center can help you on your health and wellness journey. In this conversation…

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Episode 1A: Healthcare Basics 15:19

1+ y ago15:19

15:19

Do phone calls to medical providers make you nervous? Us too. In this first episode of Know Before You Go, we give you clear steps to accessing health care at Barnes Center at the Arch. Daniela Puente (host) and Amy H. Messersmith (guest) provide a quick breakdown of the type of health care that Syracuse University students can access via the Barne…

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Podcast #12: Mental Health, It's OK to not be OK 53:12

2y ago53:12

53:12

I was looking forward to my conversation with Michaela Devins and Lindsey Elliott on the topic of Mental Health. Great information and valuable resources. As the title says, it's ok to not be ok. https://unitedspinal.org/strong-wheeled-together/ (Michaela's blog can be found towards the bottom of the page). https://www.instagram.com/unitedspinal/ h…

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Podcast #11: Adaptive Sports, Recreation and Fitness with AJ True Strength 45:57

2+ y ago45:57

45:57

AJ talks about the Adaptive Sports, Recreation and Fitness components at San Diego State University. We also talk about his business, AJ True Strength, fitness and adaptive fitness training. https://ajtruestrength.com/ https://arc.sdsu.edu/adaptedathletics/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JujLy0j-1vY https://www.spinal-network.org/links-to-listen-t…

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Podcast #10: Josh Basile, SCI, Employment and the Good Life 39:42

2+ y ago39:42

39:42

Josh and I talk about our lives with a spinal cord injury. We discuss how important employment is and the benefits that go well beyond monetary, self-image, self-esteem, quality of life. We talk family and our SCI family. https://spinalpedia.com/ https://www.determined2heal.org/ One on One Employment Mentoring: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA…

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Podcast #9: Innovative Therapy Model with Erin with Sunrise Therapies 45:07

2+ y ago45:07

45:07

Erin shared her creative therapy model that breaks down negative stereotypes in the "Real" world for those individuals who work through the brain/body connection every day. I asked Erin to explain ner business model, here is her reply; "Bringing what I have to offer as an occupational therapist, as a human, as a mindful practitioner, and a yoga pra…

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Podcast #8: Reinventing the Wheel with James and Chelsea 1:05:28

2+ y ago1:05:28

1:05:28

This was such a fun podcast, James, Chelsea and I talked about the documentary, "Reinventing the Wheel". This in my opinion is the best documentary on life with a spinal cord injury and that dreaded rookie year. There were lots of laughs and some heartfelt stories. https://www.facebook.com/reinventingthewheelmovie https://www.youtube.com/playlist?l…

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Podcast #7: The Impact of Assistive Technology on independence 1:01:18

2+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

My guests today were Kenny Salvini (C3-4) and Ian Mackay (C2-3) from the great state of Washington. We talked about Ian's project, Ians Ride as well as the Here and Now Project of which Kenny is co-founder with Ian. We discussed the impact of assistive technology on their lives and the independence it brings. There are a few funny moments, it would…

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Podcast #6: Access Trax with Kelly Twichel 56:50

2+ y ago56:50

56:50

Kelly shares the story of how Access Trax came to be. We talked about the product but our conversation was really about her journey leading up to Access Trax and how her company is changing lives within the paralysis community. Link to all of our podcasts: https://www.spinal-network.org/links-to-listen-to-our-podcast/ Please subscribe to our YouTub…

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Podcast #5: Advocacy/Self-Advocacy with Annie Streit 47:47

2+ y ago47:47

47:47

Annie is the Grassroots Advocacy Manager for United Spinal Association and a power chair user for over 16 years. This was a fun episode, some great information and a few laughs to go with it. Link to all of our podcasts: https://www.spinal-network.org/links-to-listen-to-our-podcast/ Please subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c…

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Podcast #4: Mitochondrial Disease with guest Ashley Burrow 56:49

2+ y ago56:49

56:49

In our fourth episode, we asked Ashley Burrow to educate us on Mitochondrial Disease, what it is, the symptoms and prognosis. Ashley also talked about the Mito 5K fundraiser coming up in May of 2022. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15612-mitochondrial-diseases https://mitopodcast.blogspot.com/ https://www.mitoresearchfund.org/mito-5k…

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Podcast #3: Rally 4 Reilly & Friends 48:26

2+ y ago48:26

48:26

A wonderful conversation with Mark Daggett, founder of Rally 4 Reilly & Friends, a San Diego based nonprofit that provides assistance to those within the spinal cord injury and spinal diagnosis community. https://www.rally4reilly.org/

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Podcast #2: SCI, Infertility and Pregnancy 57:30

2+ y ago57:30

57:30

A wonderful conversation with my friends Kenny and Claire Salvini from Washington. Kenny heads up the Here and Now Project, a great organization that connects and empowers the paralysis community there. Check them out https://www.hereandnowproject.org/

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Podcast #1: A Conversation with Jamila DeCarli from the Workability III Program 42:42

2+ y ago42:42

42:42

A truly engaging conversation with Jamila DeCarli, program coordinator for Workability III, a program designed to serve serve individuals with disabilities who are both community college students and DOR consumers desiring employment. Here is the link to the full video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/K9FTAqFpBMg…

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Episode 064: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention with Yeni Palomino and Lora Cayanan 50:13

2+ y ago50:13

50:13

Here at Nature Unplugged, we are hugely passionate about the importance of mental health. That’s a big reason why we do what we do. While our focus is more on the preventative (upstream) side of things we know how important it is to be prepared and to know what to do in a mental health crises. Our guests today are from the San Diego Suicide Prevent…

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Episode 063: Farming for Wellness with Javier Guerrero 48:31

2+ y ago48:31

48:31

Do you know where your food comes from? It’s an important question and one that's becoming increasingly difficult to answer. Now, you don't have to be a maniac in the grocery store scrutinizing every label and ingredient, but it is important to be curious about what goes into your body. That's one of the reasons why we’re huge proponents of gardeni…

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Episode 062: Nature, Music, and Mental Health with Matt Lamkin 34:55

3y ago34:55

34:55

We’re very excited to have the musician, surfer, and nature enthusiast, Matt Lamkin, on the podcast. Matt has just released his latest album, Dirty Job, the second of his solo career. In addition to talking about his new album we’re going to explore the role nature plays in his creative process and how both nature and music can play a positive role…

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Episode 061: Hike 2B-RAD with Zac Humphrey 30:33

3y ago30:33

30:33

We are so excited to be teaming up with an awesome nonprofit, 2B-Rad, for a great cause this October. Our month-long Hike-A-Thon (called the ENU Challenge: Hike 2B-RAD) has a dual purpose: to help you experience nature unplugged and help others participate in outdoor adventures. It's a win win! Raised funds from this year's event will benefit indiv…

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Episode 060: Never Leave the Playground with Stephen Jepson 43:13

3y ago43:13

43:13

One of the most important aspects of living well in the digital age is to develop a spirit of play. We’re not talking about video games or digital games, we’re talking about unplugged play and moving our bodies. Our guest today, Stephen Jepson, is a world renowned expert on health, wellness and play.SHOW NOTES:BIO:Stephen Michael Jepson was born Ma…

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Episode 059: Book Review - Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now 37:31

3y ago37:31

37:31

What’s your stance on social media? Do you love it? Hate it? Or, are you somewhere in between? For most of us, our relationship with social media is complicated. We recently read Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier. We found this book to be informative and inspiring and we’re excited to share our thoughts…

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Episode 058: Stress and the Nervous System with Dr. Mark Kalina 36:12

3y ago36:12

36:12

Living in the digital age can be stressful. With nonstop information, to-do lists, news cycles, notifications, accessibility...it can easily feel overwhelming. What happens when you get stressed? Do you go into a survival mode (fight or flight) response? Or, do you have a different way to respond? Of course, how we deal with stress plays a huge rol…

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Episode 057: The Science of Awe 33:33

3y ago33:33

33:33

Have you had your mind blown recently? Perhaps you had an opportunity to visit a place of epic natural beauty like the Grand Canyon or Yosemite. Or, maybe you spent some time looking up at the stars on a clear night. There is a word to describe this complex and mysterious feeling, awe. In this episode, we are going to dive into what awe is and the …

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Episode 056: Improving Our Mental Health in the Digital Age with Dave Marlon 36:26

3y ago36:26

36:26

Here at Nature Unplugged, we are all about wellness in the digital age. And, we look at the work we do as preventative (upstream) mental health work - getting outside, healthy boundaries with tech, exercising, etc. Our guest today has dedicated his life to helping people with addiction recovery and mental health issues. We have the privilege of spe…

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Episode 055: Our Favorite Tech 30:33

3y ago30:33

30:33

A big part of wellness in the digital age is using technology with intention. While we talk a lot about the importance of boundaries with our screens and devices, it’s also important to get in touch with what aspects of technology we love and appreciate. As a reminder, we’re not anti-tech! In this episode, we’re going to talk about some of our very…

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Episode 054: Experience Nature Unplugged this Summer 26:56

3y ago26:56

26:56

“What would our lives be like if our days and nights were as immersed in nature as they are in technology?” - Richard Louv. This is one of our favorite quotes by one of our favorite authors. And, it’s a great question to ponder as we get ready for summer. In this episode we explore some of our favorite tips on how to have a fun, engaging, balanced,…

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Episode 053: The Cost of Comfort 30:35

3y ago30:35

30:35

We’re living in an incredible age, with access to technology that makes our lives more convenient and comfortable. However, the countless benefits come with a cost. When things are overly comfortable and convenient it can make it very hard to be intentional. It’s easy to find ourselves on auto pilot and just going through the motions. Happiness and…

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Episode 052: What is Nature? 23:08

3y ago23:08

23:08

What comes to mind when you hear the word nature? Do you envision mountains and forests and other wild, remote, and untouched wilderness? Or, do you think about suburban parks or gardens? Or, perhaps something totally different. In this episode we look at reframing our definition (and mindset) around what nature is.SHOW NOTES:ENU Wellness Membershi…

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Episode 051: Motherhood in the Digital Age with Liz Bandy 32:41

3y ago32:41

32:41

This episode is dedicated to all the mom’s out there. With Mother’s Day right around the corner (on Sunday, May 9th) we want to highlight motherhood in the digital age...the good, the bad, and the ugly. We speak with our good friend and all star mom, Liz Bandy. Liz shares some of her experience raising two little ones, working remotely full time an…

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Episode 050: Leave No Trace 30:50

3y ago30:50

30:50

Earth Day...it’s almost here! With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, this is the perfect time to explore how we can enjoy Mother Earth and do it in a caring and sustainable way. One of the best ways to do this is by following the Leave No Trace principles which we’ll dive into in this episode.SHOW NOTES:Earth Day: https://www.earthday.org/Leave No…

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Episode 049: How to Get More Green Time 28:01

3+ y ago28:01

28:01

Do you want to get out and experience nature more often but aren’t sure where to go? Or, are you looking to mix up your nature adventures? This episode is all about how to get more green time (nature time) into your life...and by default less screen time. We start off by talking about the benefits of nature (it’s always good to remind ourselves of …

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Episode 048: The iGen Experience with Luke Humphrey 32:27

3+ y ago32:27

32:27

In this episode we have the chance to speak with our very own Luke Humphrey. Luke is new to the Nature Unplugged team currently working as a guide in training. We’re going to explore the iGen experience and hear about his perspective on wellness in the digital age. We will also dive into his journey of working through being overwhelmed with the tec…

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Episode 047: Your Philosophy and Contract for Wellness in the Digital Age 27:57

3+ y ago27:57

27:57

Are you looking for some practical tools and resources for staying balanced in our noisy digital world? Our philosophy and contract for wellness in the digital age are designed to do exactly that. And, they are now available to you for free on our website. These are great tools to help keep ourselves accountable and in balance. In this episode we’r…

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Episode 046: Book Launch - Experience Nature Unplugged 24:41

3+ y ago24:41

24:41

It’s almost here! In this episode we’re excited to talk about the launch of our latest book, Experience Nature Unplugged: A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age. We’re going to give an overview of the book and share about the ENU (Experience Nature Unplugged) Method. Experience Nature Unplugged comes out in paperback on Amazon.com and wherever book…

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Episode 045: Gardening & Nature 32:01

3+ y ago32:01

32:01

In this episode we explore new ways to get more green time in your daily life. Hear about our gardening successes and failures, tips to move your indoor activities outside and how to bring more nature into your home. We also have a guest interview with our good friend and gardening guru, Kiyonna Navarro, who gives us insight into her home-gardening…

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Update January 21 28:26

3+ y ago28:26

28:26

With the gym being closed, we thought we would give an update to how we are and the position 2B-FIT are in. We'd like to thank everyone for their support so far The links are below for Ian and Stephen's YouTube channels for additional support during these challenging times Subscribe to Brew Tube Subscribe to Build with Bickle…

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Episode 044: Forest Therapy with Michelle Abbey 27:57

3+ y ago27:57

27:57

In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Abbey, a certified forest therapy guide and nutritionist whose work is deeply inspired by nature. We explore the practice of forest therapy (also called forest bathing) and many of the positive physical, emotional, and psychological health benefits that come from deep connection with na…

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Episode 043: Our Wild Calling with Richard Louv 40:35

3+ y ago40:35

40:35

In this episode we have the opportunity to speak with award winning journalist and author Richard Louv about his newest book Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives — and Save Theirs. Louv is the author of ten books, including Last Child in the Woods; The Nature Principle; and Vitamin N. Translated into 22 languages, h…

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Episode 042: The Inner Work of Wellness in the Digital Age [Part 1: Mindfulness] 26:25

3+ y ago26:25

26:25

We often talk about tips, tricks, and different ways to create a healthy relationship with technology and reconnect to nature, like turning off notifications, getting your phone out of your bedroom, and scheduling unplugged time. While these practices are critical for wellness in the digital age, there is also a lot we can do in terms of our inner …

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