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286. AAPI MENTAL HEALTH: The high rate of suicide amongst AAPI college students

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Helen Hsu and Dr. Catherine Teotico about AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. We discuss the high rate of suicide amongst AAPI college students and how ways to raise awareness for mental health.

74. Brendon Rearick on redefining health

How do you define health? I had an awesome chat with Brendon Rearick of Mike Boyle’s Strength and Conditioning and Movement as Medicine. About the need for fitness, medical, and healthcare industries to work together. He shares his challenge with aplastic anemia and how he combated past depression. I was inspired by his determination, strength, and honesty. As a trainer, Brendon helps clients with their overall wellness but is also redefining health.

57. Ricky Watters on football and life after the NFL

Ricky Watters is a running back who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Seattle Seahawks. As a football fan, I enjoyed learning more about Ricky’s journey to the NFL and the hard core training it took to play at an elite level. We also talk about life after the NFL and his current passion for helping others through motivational speaking. I met Ricky and his family when they joined Wah Lum many years ago, and although they have moved back to the West Coast, I am happy we have kept in touch. It was fun to learn about what really happens when you are on the field on ‘Any Given Sunday.’