ES 🍝 037 : Fairytale Endings, Heroic Teachers, & Therapy Talks 🎙️

Welcome to 🍝 Extra Sauce 🍝 037. It’s time to get 1% better headed into the weekend. Here’s what we’ve got for you in this issue ⬇️

• A close call, million-dollar surprises, and a gift of life.

• New product picks from our 1AND1 Experts

• A note from Minaa about boosting your mornings with actionable self-care tips

• From our Mental Health Podcast: Kati Morton on the significance of therapy, relationships, and our past's impact on the present.

• Race Against Time: Broadway's Unexpected Star!
  On her way to what seemed a usual destination, Mikayla Renfrow's fate took a thrilling turn. The curtains of "Aladdin" were about to unveil Jasmine, but the leading lady was down with an illness. Enter Mikayla, miles above ground on a flight. What ensued was an adrenaline-packed chain of events. From deplaning, navigating customs, to a whirlwind Blade helicopter journey from JFK to the heart of Manhattan—all in record time. The real hero? Delta flight supervisor, Leicha Richardson, who not only orchestrated this race but was in the audience that magical night, witnessing Mikayla's fairytale come to life! ✨🚁

• A Million-Dollar Surprise for a Hero on Live TV!
  The set of Good Morning America was buzzing with more than just morning news. As the cameras rolled, Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, affectionately known as Dr. O, was taken aback. The applause wasn't just for his inspiring story of recovery from a spinal cord injury, or his advocacy for disability inclusion. It was for a jaw-dropping $1 million award from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. Colleagues, friends, family—they all converged at the University of Michigan, eyes glistening, smiles broad. Robin Roberts and the GMA team celebrated Dr. O's relentless pursuit to bridge adaptive sports for all. A testament that champions are often those who uplift others! 🌟📺

• When a Teacher's Gift Goes Beyond the Classroom.
  The halls of a New Jersey school echoed with more than just lessons and laughter. A story of unparalleled kindness was unfolding. Lauren Crupi, a devoted language arts teacher and mother, was grappling with a dire reality—kidney failure. As the shadows of dialysis loomed, a glimmer of hope emerged from the most unexpected corner. Mike Daneman, a colleague from the computer science department, was a perfect match! Without hesitation, he gifted a part of himself, forever altering Lauren's life trajectory. Today, Lauren's vitality speaks volumes of Mike's courage. It's not just about saving a life—it's about enriching it. 🌟🧡🏫

This week, our experts have picked these shoes for your CrossFit training, a series of gut health tests for optimal health, and standing desk converters for those that work from home!

Discover the power of self-care and community care with Minaa B., 1AND1's Chief Behavioral Officer and licensed therapist, as she shares actionable tips in "Minaa's Minute" each week — check it out below!

Therapy, often misunderstood and stigmatized, is a powerful tool for self-recognition and healing.

On S3 EP 15, Danny chats with Kati Morton, a leading therapist and author of "Are U Ok? A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health," to discuss the significance of therapy, relationships, and the impact of our past on our present. Kati emphasizes the importance of prioritizing "bedside manner" in medical training and reminds us that therapy is about the patient, not the therapist.

Dive into this enlightening conversation and discover insights into personal growth and understanding. As Kati notes, many of our relationship challenges stem from our childhood experiences. In a world where we're all still learning and growing, conversations like these are vital. Let's break the stigma and embrace the journey of self-improvement together.

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That's it for 🍝 Extra Sauce 🍝 037. Please rate our newsletter below and send us some thoughts on how we can be 1% better, too! Remember — 1 Step At A Time, 1 Day At A Time, 1% Better, Together. ☝️👆

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