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The "But First, Stretch" Podcast taps into the extraordinary endeavors that ordinary humans are doing daily to better their lives and their community. The goal of these conversations is to lengthen and extend our perspective on fitness, nutrition, holistic health, the mind-body connections, and what motivates us! The final portion of each episode will provide a guided meditation to self-reflect on the theme of the interview. Brought to you by Jennifer McCracken of FitFamConshy.
Episodes
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
But First Stretch, Episode 51- Journaling and Meditating when pressed for time!
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Join me as I hop on solo to discuss a quick way to journal and a short meditation that you can do, anytime!
How do you like to journal?
Follow me @jennifermc3 or @fitfamconshy
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Join me and Christina Brewster, CLC and owner of Food4ThoughtConshy. She is a nutritionist* who believes that proper nutrition is about finding balance, not perfection.
*Please note- Christina is a nutritionist, not a dietician.
Dietitians are officially credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly known as the American Dietetic Association). Dietitians have specific training, supervised work hours in the field, and continued education to maintain their license and credentials.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Join me and Courtney Peters, creator of Swaddlou, discuss starting a business, the importance of meditation, kids, and using your experience to help others!
Ps- Swaddlou is a GREAT gift for moms and dads.
Check out:
Breathe Kids App
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
But First Stretch, Episode 48- Teaching from Center with Carissa Eberle
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Join me and Carissa Eberle, creator of Teach from Center, as we dive into the importance of a humanistic and restorative education practice that truly allows for the development of critical thinking. We are all learning- and in order to learn best, we need to handle our own emotional wellness. You can check out her resources at: https://teachingfromcenter.com/
Be sure to follow Carissa on Instagram @teachingfromcenter
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
But First Stretch, Episode 47- Multiple Intelligences and Understanding "Failure"
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Join me as we dive into our intelligences (using Howard Gardner's 9 Intelligences)- I believe each of us is truly unique and we have our own intelligence and something to offer.
Take one (or both!) of these quizzes to help you with which intelligences you align with.
Also, join me by participating with or donating (maybe $5?!) at the Philly Spin-In at CHOP on June 5th. Link here.
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Join me and best-selling author on Amazon, Stephanie Pereira discuss motherhood, extending grace to yourself, and more! Find her on Instagram, Facebook, and her website!
Stephanie guides us in a beautiful waterfall meditation.
Check out her book (Embrace the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood: The Secret of Staying True to Yourself) trailer:
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
But First Stretch, Episode 45- Exercise and Eating Healthy Made Easy
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Join me as we simplify exercise and eating well!
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Join me and Carlee from The Change Concept as we discuss ways to improve mental health- in a supporting community. Be part of her March Challenge, sign up on her website, here.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
But First Stretch, Episode 43- Kelee Bovelle on Conscious Living
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Join me and Kelee Bovelle discuss life and conscious living! Check out how we me- through a Facebook group called Sustain + Inspire. It’s a community to share tips on sustainability and motivational content to inspire and uplift.
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Join me and Allison Gold Russell discuss community, yoga, and motherhood! Allison leads a High-Five Breath at the end- something you can use, or even teach your kids to use, to help calm, center, and focus. Check out her public classes at ouryogahome.com- including a post-natal class coming soon.
Register here for Little Yogis through Conshy Library (Wednesdays in January at 10am)