Living Well with Robin Stoloff

President and CEO of AtlantiCare Shares a Behind-The-Scenes View of The Pandemic, Vaccine Megasite and Why You Should Get Vaccinated

What does it take to run a vaccine mega site?  How do you go from critical care nurse to President and CEO?  Just a few of the many questions I asked Lori Herndon, President and CEO of AtlantiCare. Only 13% of all healthcare system CEOs are women and Lori is opening doors for women in business for years to come.  We had a candid conversation about raising kids and juggling work, running a hospital system during COVID, and why she says the vaccine is the only way out of this pandemic. If you want to learn more or register to get the vaccine in Atlantic City visit https://vaccination.atlanticare.org.

Rebuild, Rediscover, Recover - Unique Sober Living Recovery Program is Changing Lives

What a cool program this is! I am just in awe at the amazing work these dedicated people are doing at Surfside Structured Sober Living where their motto is "rebuild, rediscover, recover."
Alyssa Fountain, Director of Growth & Engagement, and her husband met while in a recovery program themselves and decided to open their own program in Ventnor, New Jersey, just steps from the beach and bay.  This is the story of how this unique program is helping young men get their lives back.
Surfside Structured Sober Living will disrupt the cycle of addiction for 18-35  men. A long-term extended care sober living center, Surfside provides a structured sober living environment as their residents' transition from addiction treatment through recovery into a new life of independence. For young men trying to stay sober, this non-profit is changing lives. 
From their website - "Basically, at Surfside, getting clean and sober is so much more than just trying to not use drugs and alcohol. It is a complete overhaul in the way one thinks about and participates with the world around him."
Living together in group housing, the guys share a close bond as they follow the 12-step program. They keep with water activities such as fishing, surfing, and paddleboarding, as well as boxing and exercise in Surfside's fitness center. Surfside introduced “Camp Surfside" at their own 11-acre plot of woods which offers residents year-round camping with a full paintball and air-soft field. The Surfside comprehensive life development program teaches young men to become self-sufficient and dependable.
 

All About The Gut - How Our Gut Health Affects Our Life - Dr. Piper Gibson, Doctor of Natural Medicine

I got a gut feeling.  He's got guts. I felt it in my gut. We talk about our gut a lot but we don't always think about it as it relates to our health. In recent years, scientists have discovered that the gastrointestinal system has an even bigger, more complex job than previously appreciated. It’s been linked to numerous aspects of health such as immunity,  emotional stress, diabetes, cancer, and chronic stress. Dr. Piper Gibson is a Doctor of Natural Medicine and expert in holistic nutrition and owner of Regenerating Health.  We had a great discussion about how our gut health affects our entire body, prebiotics and probiotics, leaky gut, and the best foods to improve the microbiome and good bacteria in our gut. This is something everyone should know. 

The Future of Fitness From A Leading Fitness CEO

Video of this podcast - https://youtu.be/aO4SGKwWX3k
Fitness is more than just looking good, it is a lifestyle that affects everything we do. Over the years, the fitness industry has exploded emphasizing nutrition, active aging, and healthy living.  If you are interested in entering the industry or want to learn more about health, you have come to the right place. SCW Fitness Education is a leader in connecting health experts with fitness professionals to help them improve their skills and stay on top of current information.  As a fitness instructor myself, I have been attending SCW fitness conferences for more than 30 years, and I was impressed at the way the company pivoted to the virtual world in 2020 during the pandemic.  CEO of SCW Fitness Education joins me in this week's episode. 
 
Sara, CEO of SCW Fitness Education and WATERinMOTION®, is a visionary leader that has transformed the fitness education community. A successful business owner and advisor, she is a keynote speaker, published author, webinar host, podcast presenter, and sought-after industry trail-blazer. Sara has a unique ability to share her passion and devotion towards fitness education through her humor, enthusiasm, and her effervescent no-nonsense personality. Sara serves on the Gold’s Gym Think Tank, is on the canfitpro Advisory Panel, was a founding board member for the Women In Fitness Association (WIFA), and is a proud inductee into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. Sara currently serves on IHRSA’s Headlight Committees for Facility Standards and is also a Co-Host of IHRSA’s Talks & Takes Monthly Talk Show. Sara has left an indelible mark on the fitness industry as a whole.

Codependency - The Mother of All Addiction - Social Worker/Therapist Alison Maxfield

A codependent relationship is a dysfunctional relationship where one person takes care of the other person who tends to take advantage of the situation.  Codependent relationships are extremely common among people with substance abuse issues. Social worker and therapist Alison Maxfield discusses how to recognize the signs of codependency, what to do if you are in a co-dependent relationship, and how to avoid codependency in this frank conversation.

The Budding Optimist - Two-Time Cancer Survivor On Overcoming and Finding Joy

Sabrina Wang overcame two battles with blood cancer in her early twenties. As a result of her cancer treatments, she now lives with a rare and irreversible lung condition. Not one to let these health challenges stop her, she continues to live life to the fullest as a health and personal development blogger.  In her blog “The Budding Optimist” she shares tips, stories, and ideas that inspire people to live a healthy and happy life. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Sabrina's bright, cheerful, and glass-half-full attitude makes us all want to be a budding optimist! You can reach her on her Facebook page -The Budding Optimist. 

The Other Epidemic - Tobacco - American Lung Association Associate VP Michael Sielback

Why Aren't We All Doing Yoga - Giselle Toner - Yoga Instructor and Life Coach

I have known Giselle Toner for many years and she continues to amaze me, not just in her physical abilities in yoga, but also in her beautiful spirit and how she lives her life. Every time I take to her, I think to myself, why aren't we all doing yoga? You can reach her at http://www.eternity-yoga.com/.
Giselle has over 30 years of experience teaching women and men how to increase their energies, physically, mentally, and spiritually through the ancient science of yoga, and to up-level their self-worth personally and professionally through her Strategic Life Coaching Mentorship Programs. She's a certified "Perfect Health" Educator, having been trained personally by Deepak Chopra, M.D. in LaJolla, CA in 1998. She currently holds retreats in various tropical destinations to teach “The Successful Goddess Blueprint,” a training course that helps women Ignite Their Value in all aspects of life, and “The Abusive Relationship Trap” course to release trauma from abuse, using her horse for empowerment coaching. She is also a public motivational speaker.
 

The Self Help Book: 6 Practical Ways To Never Stop Growing

Now more than ever, we need ways to stay inspired and keep moving forward. In his new book, The Self Help Book: 6 Practical Ways to Never Stop Growing, author and coach Jared Graybeal outlines six practical ways to live a life of constant growth while avoiding stagnation or burnout. Those ways are–confidence, competence, clarity, character, connections, and commitment. The insightful guide is filled with inspiration and encouragement and is designed to give you the perspective you’re looking for, no matter what’s going on in your life. Every time you turn to The Self-Help Book, you’ll walk away encouraged, knowing that every day is an opportunity to grow.

Overcoming Addiction with CEO of Recovery Centers of America, Lighthouse - Dawn Belamarich

Coping with a substance use disorder is challenging enough.  The social isolation, financial challenges, and added stress of this pandemic have made it even more difficult. Recovery Centers of America offers innovative inpatient and outpatient programs to help people battling addiction. Recovery Centers of America provides a support system, education, and the tools needed to end the battle with addiction.  
Dawn Belamarich, CEO of Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse in Mays Landing,  explains the philosophy behind RCA, its various program, and how their team helps people get back their lives.