Life Is The Future

EDUCATING THE MIND & BODY. What does good teaching entail? How can teachers reach the needs of every young learner? What are the rewards of being involved in education? In our next installment of the Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews the 2019 SHAPE America Teachers of the Year! This is a big group— five Physical Education teachers plus a SHAPE program director all join Scott for a round table discussion about education, social-emotional learning, and other life lessons. Represented here is Elementary, Middle, and High School Physical Education, Adapted P.E., Dance, and Health Education. Each of these individual teachers received national accolades this past school year, but this is the culmination of a career of hard work and a passion for putting students first. Listen in as we laugh and cry through our conversation about great teaching memories and the rewards of being lifelong learners ourselves. RESOURCES: SHAPE America Teachers of the Year 2019 Award Recipients Award Criteria Mentioned in the podcast: CASEL Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. Sound Discipline Trauma-informed practice in education. Adapted PE Washington State Collaborative page for ideas & resources. Little Free Sports Library Encouraging sport in the community. “Take equipment, play, leave equipment.” NYSAHPERD New York state organization. CAHPERD California state organization. Support Real Teachers Info and resources for quality Physical Education. Break a Sweat, Change Your Life A book by William Simon. Health Moves Minds Service learning program for physical and emotional well-being. 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

Manage those emotions! Check out the next Summer Short episode with three ways to maintain emotional well-being this summer (and always). Quick Tips: 1) Recognize a range of feelings. 2) Reduce clutter. 3) Get involved! Listen in for details. Resources! Everyday Health Happiness and Emotional Well-Being Acuity Mag 8 Ways to Clear Mental Clutter When A book by Daniel Pink. 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

CELEBRATE YOUR BODY. What does the notion of radical self-love entail? How can we overcome body terrorism? In our next installment of the Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews Sonya Renee Taylor, author, spoken word poet, social justice activist, and founder of the The Body Is Not an Apology website and related media. Sonya works against discrimination, social inequality, and injustice to help us make peace with the body, our own and that of others. Her mission is global, radical, unapologetic self-love and a more just, equitable, and compassionate world. Sonya is also the author of “Celebrate Your Body,” which is a resource for young girls growing through puberty, and the companion to Scott’s own book, out this summer, geared towards boys entitled, “Growing Up Great!” RESOURCES: Sonya Renee Taylor: SonyaReneeTaylor.com The Body Is Not an Apology Mentioned in the podcast: The Body Is Not an Apology A book by Sonya Renee Taylor. Celebrate Your Body A book for young girls by Sonya Renee Taylor. Growing Up Great! A book for young boys by Scott Todnem. Audre Lorde American writer and civil rights activist. Lucille Clifton Pulitzer Prize winning poet and educator. Claudia Rankine American poet and playwright. Advocates For Youth Youth activists and adult allies for sexual health. Amaze.org Age appropriate info on puberty for tweens and their parents. Everyday Feminism Intersectional issues of social justice. 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

SELF-AWARENESS. How can we realize our potential and maximize our impact? In our next installment of the Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews Brian Alexander, entrepreneur, strength and conditioning coach, and founder of CrossFit Illumine and Expressing the Genius Within. Brian brings more than fitness instruction to his community-- he talks through his experiences through business, entrepreneurship, failure, career change, and personal growth. He offers his unique perspective on the ever-evolving world of mindfulness, habit formation, and self-actualization. RESOURCES: Brian Alexander: CrossFit Illumine Expressing the Genius Within Mentioned in the podcast: Kolbe Index Creative instincts that govern actions, reactions and interactions. Tao Te Ching A book by Lao Tzu. The Untethered Soul A book by Michael Singer. The Power of Habit A book by Charles Duhigg. Atomic Habits A book by James Clear. 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

Make healthy habits stick! Check out the next Summer Short episode with three ways to develop a habit this summer (and always). Quick Tips: 1) Decide your focus. 2) Start small. 3) Keep it going. Listen in for details. Resources! The 20 Second Rule How to build a new habit. The Power of Habit A book by Charles Duhigg. Atomic Habits A book by James Clear. 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

COMPREHENSIVE SEX ED. How do we reach a wide audience in terms of age, abilities, and needs? In our next installment of the Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews Kim Cavill, comprehensive sexual educator, teen pregnancy prevention specialist, and founder of the Tea & Intimacy website as well as the Six Minute Sex Ed podcast. Kim works to provide high-quality, inclusive, and critical health information for people ranging from ages 8-90. She also specializes in working with people with disabilities as well as at-risk youth. In our time together, Kim discusses her passion and advocacy, the politics and activism involved in Sex Ed, quality organizations that provide accurate information, and three things as recommendations for a better life. RESOURCES: Kim Cavill: Tea & Intimacy Six Minute Sex Ed podcast Mentioned in the podcast: HPV Vaccine: Safe, effective, long-lasting protection against cancers caused by HPV. PrEP: Pre-exposure prophylaxis as HIV medicine to lower the chances of infected. Scarleteen: Sex Ed for the real world. Sex, Etc: By Teens, For Teens. Siecus: Public support for sex education in schools. Sex Positive Families: Creating safe, shame-free spaces for Sex Ed for all ages. 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

Balance that screen time! Check out the next Summer Short episode with three ways to manage media this summer (and always). Quick Tips: 1) Clock screen time. 2) Limit allurement. 3) Make it purposeful. Listen in for details. Resources! Moment Less phone. More real life. Scientific American Pediatrician guidelines: No more than 2 hours of screen time a day. American Academy of Pediatrics New recommendations for media use. 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

ART SPEAKS. Does music extend our livelihood? This week's Expert Insight comes from Chip Staley, a 30+ year music education teacher. Scott interviews Chip to discuss the impact of music on people both young and old, the crucial role of the arts in education, and the impact that music can have on the brain and overall wellness. Chip discusses his passion and advocacy, organizations where he draws inspiration, and three things that have made his life better. RESOURCES: Chip Staley's work: Merit School of Music ARTSpeaks ARTSpeaks204 Facebook Page Mentioned in the podcast: Nina Kraus: Research on music and the brain J. Todd Frazier: Using the arts to promote wellness Vijay Gupta: Street Symphony Alive Inside Foundation: Connecting teens with elders living with dementia 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

Speak up for yourself! Check out the next Summer Short episode with three ways to self-advocate this summer (and always). Quick Tips: 1) Use "I" Statements 2) Have an Opinion 3) Be Willing to Change Listen in for details. Resources! SARTAC Organizing self advocacy groups, particularly for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Good Therapy The power of "I"-statements. Big Think Strengthening the force of opinions. 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

THE POWER OF STORY. Using story and animation to promote personal well-being. Can healthy eating and other wellness habits be cool? In our next installment of the Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews Joseph Vivens, founder of Chunky and Friends. Chunky And Friends is an illustration and animated series that provides healthy eating tips and active play resources that kids of all ages can relate to. The stories spotlight Charles “Chucky” Spring, who is adoringly nicknamed “Chunky” by family and his cast of amazing friends. Joseph discusses his passion and advocacy, organizations that provide inspiration, and three things as recommendations for a better life. RESOURCES: "Chunky and Friends" by Joseph Vivens: Chunky and Friends Mentioned in the podcast: Food & Drug Administration (FDA): Protecting public health by ensuring the safety of food and medicine. No Kid Hungry: Working to end child hunger in America by providing healthy food kids need to thrive. Local Harvest: Find local Farmer's Markets, no matter where you live. 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