ES 🍝 040: Starbucks Love, A Black Woman's Harvard Moment, & A Stranger Things Hero!

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• A Starbucks supervisor gets the surprise of her life, a Black woman makes history at Harvard University, and a young boy saves someone’s life with the help of the hit TV series “Stranger Things.”

• Our expert’s product picks of the week.

• A note from Minaa B. about music and how it can calm your nervous system.

• An Off the Cuff podcast episode about unmasking our silent battles with #SameHere’s Eric Kussin.

• Karen Collinsworth, a Starbucks supervisor in Huntington, West Virginia, has received overwhelming support from her coworkers and the Marshall University campus. Collinsworth has worked at Starbucks for many years and is known for her kindness and excellent customer service. When her car started having problems, the campus community came together to help her. A GoFundMe page was created, and within 24 hours, they had already exceeded their goal of $10,000. The fundraiser has now raised over $40,000, with donations ranging from $5 to $5,000. Collinsworth is grateful for the support and plans to use the money to buy a new car, possibly a Subaru. It’s a blessing to see so much kindness returned to a person who is so kind to others. ❤️ 🚗 

• Claudine Gay made history as the first Black person to be inaugurated as president of Harvard University. Gay is also the second woman ever to lead the university, and the outgoing president said she, “will provide Harvard with the strong moral compass necessary to lead this great university.” 🏫 

• Austen Macmillan, A 12-year-old boy from Palm Beach County, saved a man's life by using CPR that he learned from watching "Stranger Things" on Netflix. The man, behavioral therapist Jason Piquette, praised Austen for his quick thinking and said he would be dead if it weren't for Austen's actions. 🏊‍♂️

This week, our experts have chosen an edible oil that can help burn fat and boost your focus, a LED light device to minimize muscle and joint pain, and weight grips designed to help you improve your grip while strength training.

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!

Many people have a silent battle raging within, regardless of the facade they may present to the world. It's a universal struggle that connects us all. On S3 EP 18, Danny dives deep into the world of mental health with the founder of #SameHere Global, Eric Kussin. Eric is not just an advocate; he's lived through the challenges and navigated the flawed mental health care system.

Eric's profound statements, such as "Emotional pain is cumulative" and "Your love of what you do every single day is an escape," shed light on the deeper issues many face. If you've ever felt alone in your struggles or are curious about the intersection of sports and mental health, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in to hear honest, raw conversations about Danny and Eric’s battles and how to overcome them.

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