ES 🍝 047: Some Good News, The Importance Of Boundaries & Uncovering OCD

Happy first day of December! Let’s start the month off right with some fresh Extra Sauce. You know the drill ⬇️

• A brilliant mind providing electricity to those in Malawi, a former caretaker providing for his community even after his passing, and a woman’s $70 million lasting legacy.

• New 1AND1 Picks.

• A note from Minaa about setting boundaries.

• An Off the Cuff episode with Allison Raskin about the realities of OCD and how to get support.

• At 14, William Kamkwamba, unable to afford school in Malawi, built a windmill from library book instructions and scraps. This innovation brought electricity to his home and an irrigation system to combat drought. His story, shared globally, led to donations for his education at Dartmouth University. He now leads the Moving Windmills Project, aiding future innovators. 🇲🇼 

• Geoffrey Holt, a Hinsdale, New Hampshire caretaker, lived simply and saved wisely. After passing at 82, he surprised the community with a substantial donation of $3.8M for local education, health, recreation, and culture, reflecting his quiet yet profound generosity. ❤️

• Casey McIntyre, who passed away from ovarian cancer at 38, initiated a fund with RIP Medical Debt to help others. Her efforts have significantly reduced medical debt by up to nearly $70 million for strangers! Her compassion and community support legacy will continue to help so many people. 🫶

This week, our experts have selected a bed topper to keep you cool and comfortable during your sleep, vitamins full of Omega-3 for eye support, and a dietary supplement that supports blood flow and exercise performance to help you reach your peak.

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!

On S3 EP 25 of Off the Cuff, Danny ventures into the complex world of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through a candid conversation with Allison Raskin, a New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, screenwriter, and a vocal mental health advocate. Allison, who personally navigates the challenges of OCD, shares her journey with remarkable transparency, offering both hope and practical insights.

Allison's story is a testament to the misunderstood nature of OCD and the pressing need for open discussions about its impact on individuals' lives. She highlights the loneliness many with OCD experience, underscoring the importance of community and support in managing this condition. Allison’s empowering message resonates throughout their talk: "You can be happy in multiple versions of your life." This idea beautifully captures the potential for finding joy and fulfillment beyond the constraints of OCD.

Join us for this eye-opening session with Allison Raskin as we navigate the mental maze of OCD, discovering ways to empathize, support, and understand those affected by this challenging yet navigable condition.

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That's it for 🍝 Extra Sauce 🍝 047. 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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