ABOUT MARRY RENSEL, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
ABOUT ALI HIVELY, MA
Life Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
EPISODE NOTES
In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Mary Rensel, neuroimmunologist, and Ali Hively, life coach with an MA in education. These two brilliant woman have joined forces and founded Brain Ops Group, where they teach busy, stressed professionals brain resiliency tools to improve productivity and focus.
In Part II, we focus on work-life wellness, what this means to Mary and Ali, and what they recommend for achieving greater mental wellness when living a busy, fast-paced life.
Mary’s recommended book:
Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable, by Dr. Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD.
Ali’s recommended books:
Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits–to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life, by Gretchen Rubin.
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, by Jen Sincero.
Brain Ops Group: https://www.brainopsgroup.com
For more resources, look into Dr. Laura’s organizations:
Dr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance.
Season 1 EPISODES
Episode 16 | Better Sleep, Better Life! – Part 2
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Episode 15 | Better Sleep, Better Life! – Part 1
About Aaron Telnes Registered Psychologist, Sleep and Wellness Expert EPISODE NOTES We all know it’s important to get a good night’s sleep. But how can we implement better sleep habits, and why does this ultimately improve our life? In this episode, Aaron Telnes,...
Episode 14 | Humanizing Work for a Better World – Part 2
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Episode 13 | Humanizing Work for a Better World – Part 1
About Dr. Steve Hunt Chief Expert, Technology & Work at SAP About Robert Richard Human Experience Advisor at SAP EPISODE NOTES I speak with Dr. Steve Hunt (Chief Expert, Work & Technology) and Robert Richardson (Human Experience Advisor) from SAP,...
Episode 11 | Optimizing Your Brilliant Brain for Work and Life Success – Part 1
About Marry Rensel, MD Assistant Professor of Neurology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine About Ali Hively, MA Life Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition & Wellness Consultant EPISODE NOTES In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Mary Rensel,...
Episode 10 | Grateful Leadership: The Road to One Billion Happier People – Part 2
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