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ES 🍝 056: Wellness Unpacked: Expert Reviews on Recovery and Strength Essentials

PLUS: Marques Ogden’s inspiring journey from NFL athlete to mental health advocate

🍝 In Today’s Extra Sauce…

  • Some good news! (There was a problem where our good news was linking out to different news…but we fixed it!)

  • This week’s 1AND1 picks from our experts

  • A note from Minaa about the usage of breathwork to center yourself

  • An Off the Cuff episode about finding one’s passion after one door closes with former NFL player, speaker, and podcast host, Marques Ogden

This week, our experts have selected a perfect all-in-one kit to upgrade your home gym, a compression-based wrap to help your mobility and recovery, and a portable massage roller to relieve inflammation and pain.

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! ⬇️

No matter where you go in life, you bring your body with you and that is why breathwork is a wonderful tool for stress and anxiety management. For this week, spend one minute practicing a breathwork exercise every day and pay attention to how you feel before and after.

Minaa B

On S2 EP 33, Danny is joined by Marques Ogden, a former NFL player whose journey through the highs and lows of professional sports is nothing short of inspirational. Marques shares his experience of reaching the pinnacle of success in the NFL, only to face the daunting challenge of rebuilding his life after his career ended. His story is a powerful testament to resilience, transformation, and finding one's passion beyond the field.

Marques talks candidly about the mental health struggles athletes often face, especially when transitioning out of the spotlight. He reflects on his struggles and how he navigated the difficult path from despair to finding a new purpose. His transition wasn’t just about coping with the end of his sports career but discovering what he truly loves doing — becoming an influential public speaker and mentor.

This episode is not only a deep dive into the life of a former NFL athlete but also a motivational guide for anyone facing their own crossroads. Marques’ story encourages us to embrace change, pursue our passions, and never underestimate our ability to reinvent ourselves. His message is clear: your worth is not defined by your past achievements but by the journey you choose to embark on next.

Join us for this engaging and enlightening conversation with Marques Ogden, a man who lives by example and inspires others to reach their highest potential.

Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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That's it for 🍝 Extra Sauce 🍝 056. 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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