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ES 🍝 075: Miracle Elephant Twins, Breakthrough Postpartum Depression Pill, and an Amputee Athlete's Inspiring Journey
PLUS: Expert Wellness Picks and Strategies for Dealing with Burnout
Thomas Drew
June 14, 2024
🍝 In Today’s Extra Sauce…
Some GOOD news!
New product picks plus a new hands-on protein powder review
A note from Minaa about dealing with burnout
An Off the Cuff episode about amputee advocacy and positivity with Alyssa Cleland
Here are this week’s featured wellness product picks from our experts!
One of our expert’s favorite air fryers!
An Omega-3 supplement pick to support your brain and nervous system
A hands-on protein powder review of Flavcity’s chocolate and vanilla flavors
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! ⬇️
Feeling burned out? Reflect on an area in your life where you might be over-giving and set a boundary. Challenge yourself to commit to this boundary daily and monitor your improvement.
In "Off The Cuff" Season 2, Episode 20, Alyssa Cleland joins host Danny LoPriore to share her inspiring journey as a para-equestrian and social media influencer living with a rare condition called paraxial tibial hemimelia, which led to the amputation of her leg.
"It's definitely a fight every day, but I think it's a fight worth fighting."(06:20)
Alyssa opens up about her experiences growing up with a disability, being adopted from Ukraine into a sports-loving family, and her path to self-love and acceptance. Despite the challenges she faces, Alyssa maintains a positive outlook and is determined to live her best life.
"After doing a lot of healing and things like that – which like, obviously there's still more [to do] – I think I've just come so to terms with who I am, what I have going on and blah, blah, blah, that like, I just don't care, you know? And I'm gonna be myself. If you don't like it, then that's cool. We're not meant to be in the same, you know, atmosphere together. And I'm okay with that." (42:48)
Throughout the episode, Alyssa candidly discusses her mental health journey and the strategies she employs to maintain a positive mindset. She shares her powerful realization that while she may not have control over her circumstances, she can choose how to respond to them.
"I was able to like, comfort myself in knowing that, 'Hey, like I didn't cause this to myself. I didn't ask for this. And I can't do anything about it.' So either I can sit and be shameful of something that I have no control over or I can get the f*ck over it and live my life to the best that I can. And that's what I decided to do. … It's definitely a fight every day, but I think it's a fight worth fighting." (06:20)
This episode serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of embracing oneself fully. Alyssa's story is a reminder that while we may face unique challenges, we all have the capacity to rise above them and create a life worth living.
Through her work as a para-equestrian and influencer, Alyssa is breaking down barriers and showcasing the incredible capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Her message of self-love and determination is sure to resonate with listeners from all walks of life, encouraging them to face their own battles with courage and grace.
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