Life Is The Future

Procrastination: The art of keeping up with yesterday. We get started in our student-led podcasts this school year with our first set of hosts, Salil and Shauna. These two work to navigate the interview and discussion process with Sienna and Emerson, and the students talk about starting 8th grade and the role that procrastination plays in their lives. RESOURCES: Students: Teens Who Procrastinate from The Creativity Post. Parents: Procrastination in Teens-- How Can We Help from NobelCoaching.com Tune in next week as our other two hosts, Lauren and Rhys, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests. Check it out and make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

Back in action and getting started with our new hosts! We meet our Season 2 podcast hosts, Salil and Shauna, Lauren and Rhys! These 8th grade students will take the lead in weekly interviews with classmates. By recording in this format, the students will put Health Ed life skills into practice-- communication, decision making, and advocacy will help them create discussions and debates on the multitude of timely topics for today's teen. Check it out and make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

Who are you, and who do you want to be? Here’s the final installment of the Summer Shorts podcast blogs. All summer I’ve asked my adult guests on the podcast for 3 tips to leave for listeners as recommendations for a better, more successful life. So, here are a few of mine. As we start the new school year and finally say goodbye to summer 2019, here are three quick recommendations I have towards success and self-discovery. Quick Tips: 1) Define success. 2) Just try it. 3) Remain mindful. Listen in for details. Resources! Huff Post Self-Discovery: My Decision to Find Myself Psychology Today: Trying New Things Academic Press Teenagers and the Path to Self-Discovery It’s the end of summer! Thanks for tuning in to the Life Is The Future “Summer Series.” The 8th grade students will take over going forward for the school year. Stay tuned for those starting up right away! Growing Up Great! For more health tips geared towards adolescent boys, check out Growing Up Great!, a body-positive guide to getting through puberty confidently by respecting the body and all of its changes. Available on Amazon. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

AUDIO STORYTELLING.   In the final installment of the 2019 Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews Maverick Aquino, co-founder and chief creative officer of Hueman Media Group and the Sincerely Hueman podcast. Maverick and his partner Camille work to provide stories from diverse lives of change makers and compassionate humans. Their award-winning podcast focuses on real people, from celebrities to up-and-coming advocates, who are making a positive impact in the world. Tune in to listen as Maverick discusses his recent work, stories that have provided inspiration, and three things as recommendations for a better life. RESOURCES: Hueman Group Media Sincerely Hueman Mentioned in the podcast: Kate Speer: Of Self-Love and Dancing Lauren Paul & Molly Thompson: Kind Campaign Emma Yang: Timeless Help for Alzheimer's Patients Cindy Chung: When Teens Save the Planet SUMMER SERIES: This is the final week of the Life Is The Future “Summer Series.” Included in these summer months have been quick tips for health and wellness as well as a slew of expert interviews to give listeners some insight into the many topics of life. Check back for a great list of guests in the 2019 summer months. The podcast will continue this school year with many more topics directly from the Health Ed classroom. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

CANCER DOESN'T DISCRIMINATE. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Everyone deserves the right to education and the access to detection. In our second-to-last installment of the 2019 Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews Zionna Hanson, founder of Barbells For Boobs, a cancer awareness and cancer detection organization. Zionna and Barbells For Boobs work to provide education on the significant benefits of fitness and support to access responsible and safe fitness instruction for those directly impacted by breast cancer. Their mission is to reduce breast cancer risk, reduce the prevalence and severity of adverse effects during breast cancer treatment, and reduce post-treatment relative risks of recurrence, breast cancer mortality and all cause mortality. Tune in to listen as Zionna discusses her origin story, her passion and advocacy, quality organizations in cancer awareness/detection, and three things as recommendations for a better life. RESOURCES: Zionna Hanson Barbells For Boobs Mentioned in the podcast: A Silver Lining: Founded by Dr. Sandy Goldberg, ASLF has evolved to provide top-notch breast health resources and life-saving breast health testing. Avon Foundation: Forefront of the fight against breast cancer from 1992-2018. Susan G. Komen: Breast health and breast cancer awareness, research, and care. CrossFit Amplify: Strength and conditioning facility co-owned by Scott Todnem and Mike Viall. SUMMER SERIES: This is the final week of the Life Is The Future “Summer Series.” Included in these summer months have been quick tips for health and wellness as well as a slew of expert interviews to give listeners some insight into the many topics of life. Check back for a great list of guests in the 2019 summer months. The podcast will continue this school year with many more topics directly from the Health Ed classroom. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

More than friends! Check out the next Summer Short episode with three ways to start or maintain a dating or committed relationship this summer (and always). Quick Tips: 1)  Calm down. 2) Consent. 3) Communicate. Listen in for details. Resources! Love is Respect What is a healthy relationship? Consent It's simple as tea. Domestic Violence Hotline Free, confidential support with lifesaving tools for safety. It’s the end of summer! Continue to tune in to the Life Is The Future “Summer Series.” Coming your way will be one more quick tips podcast as well as a few final expert interviews to give listeners some insight into the many topics of life. Growing Up Great! For more health tips geared towards adolescent boys, check out Growing Up Great!, a body-positive guide to getting through puberty confidently by respecting the body and all of its changes. Available on Amazon. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

HIGH QUALITY, FACT-BASED INFORMATION. From managing media to vaping to sex ed to mental health, today's adolescent is in need of some real guidance. In our next installment of the Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews Christopher Pepper, award-winning health educator involved in comprehensive sexual wellness, substance use awareness, suicide prevention efforts, and more. Chris discusses his passion and advocacy, quality organizations that provide accurate information, and three things as recommendations for a better life. RESOURCES: Christopher Pepper: Mr. Health Teacher SFUSD Health Education Mentioned in the podcast: Stanford Tobacco Toolkit: Resources for educators. (Plus a new cannabis toolkit!) SHAPE America: Society of Health and Physical Educators. CDC Adolescent & School Health: Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data summary and trends. Six Minute Sex Ed: A podcast by Kim Cavill. Scarleteen: Sex Education for the real world. S.E.X.: A book by Heather Corrina. Beyond Birds & Bees: A book by Bonnie J. Rough. The Bigger Picture Project: Collection of poems and spoken word from young people. SUMMER SERIES: Continue to tune in to the Life Is The Future “Summer Series.” Included in these summer months are quick tips for health and wellness as well as a slew of expert interviews to give listeners some insight into the many topics of life. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE. Are mindfulness and movement the perfect combination for emotional well-being? In our next installment of the Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews William Pullen, a London-based psychotherapist and founder of Dynamic Running Therapy (DMT). William talks through his work in mental health and guiding himself and now his clients through mindfulness therapy that includes movement as medicine-- walking and running alone or with others to ground yourself in nature and help alleviate conditions of low mood, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. RESOURCES: William Pullen Therapist and mental health advocate. Mentioned in the podcast: Dynamic Running Therapy Mindfulness + running + talk therapy. Running with Mindfulness A book by William Pullen. DRT App Mindfulness exercises including sitting, walking, and running meditation. New Scientist Weekly science and technology magazine. SUMMER SERIES: Continue to tune in to the Life Is The Future “Summer Series.” Included in these summer months are quick tips for health and wellness as well as a slew of expert interviews to give listeners some insight into the many topics of life. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com 

Become comfortable being uncomfortable! Check out the next Summer Short episode with three steps to expanding your comfort zone this summer (and always). Quick Tips: 1)  Decide If It’s Necessary. 2) Acknowledge Fear Exists. 3) Test and Retest. Listen in for details. Resources! IQ Matrix Expand your comfort zone. Achieve your goals. WebMD Don't leave it-- expand your comfort zone. Mayo Clinic Diagnosing anxiety. Psychology Today Finding a therapist in your area. It’s summer... but that is not going to stop the podcast! Continue to tune in to the Life Is The Future “Summer Series.” Coming your way will be quick tips for health and wellness as well as a slew of expert interviews to give listeners some insight into the many topics of life. Growing Up Great! For more health tips geared towards adolescent boys, check out Growing Up Great!, a body-positive guide to getting through puberty confidently by respecting the body and all of its changes. Available on Amazon. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

OPPORTUNITY & INCLUSION. What is the impact of involvement and inclusivity for those with special needs? In our next installment of the Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews Olivia Mayszak, special education teacher and Special Olympics coach in Naperville, Illinois. Olivia talks through her work with self-contained classrooms, inclusion in schools, and how everyone can see and speak to individuals with special needs. She explains her own approach and helpful organizations that provide kindness, resources, and genuine care for people with unique learning needs within the world of special education. RESOURCES: Olivia Mayszak Multi-needs special education teacher. Mentioned in the podcast: Buddy Break Respite care opportunity for children with special needs and their siblings. Gigi's Playhouse Resources and education services for people with Down Syndrome. Miss Amazing Pageants and people that invest in the strengths of girls and women with disabilities. Special Spaces Creating dream bedrooms for children with life-threatening illnesses. SUMMER SERIES: Continue to tune in to the Life Is The Future “Summer Series.” Included in these summer months are quick tips for health and wellness as well as a slew of expert interviews to give listeners some insight into the many topics of life. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com