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.
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Episode 09 | Grateful Leadership: The Road to One Billion Happier People – Part 1
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Episode 08 | Fierce, Funny, and Focused Making a Difference, with Adora Nwofor
About Adora Nwofor Comedian, Actor, Tireless Anti-Racism Advocate, Fierce Feminst, Model EPISODE NOTES In this episode, we learn about how racism operates in today’s western society, and how we can transform our society to become more accepting of people from...
Episode 07 | Walking the Talk on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
About Julie Carignan Speaker, Organizational Psychology and Leadereship Expert EPISODE NOTES Welcome to the seventh episode of my podcast, Where Work Meets Life™: Walking the Talk on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. In this episode, we are joined by Julie Carignan....
Episode 06 | Writing the Career You Love
About Suzy Vadori Book Coach, Editor, Public Speaker, Young Adult Author EPISODE NOTES Welcome to the sixth episode of my podcast, Where Work Meets Life™: Writing the Career You Love. In this episode, we are joined by Suzy Vadori. Suzy is currently a Book Coach,...
Episode 05 | Second Chances: An Interview About Surviving and Thriving
About Kerry Gladue Author, Counsellor, Speaker and Survivor EPISODE NOTES Welcome to the fifth episode of my podcast, Where Work Meets Life™: Second Chances: An Interview about Surviving and Thriving with Kerry Gladue. In this episode, I am joined by Kerry Gladue...
Episode 04 | Finding Meaning in Work for 2021 and Beyond
About Tom Morin Consultant, Author, Speaker, Work Feels Good EPISODE NOTES Welcome to the fourth episode of my podcast, Where Work Meets Life™: Finding Meaning in Work for 2021 and Beyond. In this episode, we are joined by Tom Morin – Consultant, speaker, and...
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Episode 64 | The Generous Workhome: Boosting Your Wellbeing and Productivity
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Episode 63 | Philanthropy Through Fashion: Purpose, Planet and People
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Episode 60 | Exploring the Human Side of Unconscious Bias at Work
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Episode 59 | Closing the Confidence Gap to Thrive in Your Career
About Kelli Thompson: Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love....
Episode 57 | The Power of Exercise to Optimize your Brain and Mental Wellness
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