Robyn Warren leads the modern geek on a personalized wellness journey
It’s time for a new format! We’re calling this one Health in Fandom – where Robyn will discuss health and wellness inside our favorite properties or fan spaces. This week Robyn talks about examples in anime – whether it’s Naruto eating way too much ramen, the My Hero Academia kids pushing their bodies too far,...
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Quick! Look down and check your OOTD – if you’re wearing a Jordandene shirt it’s kismet! This week (in an interview we recorded in May) Robyn chats with Jordan Ellis, the amazing person behind The Sartorial Geek and the Jordandene geek merch company. The pair talk about how they met and the importance of community...
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This interview is a very special one, TRUST and believe. Robyn talks with comics creator, Hugo Award nominee, Wendy Xu. The pair discuss nerd influences in childhood, breaking away from the “achy bones loney artist” stereotype, and just really wanting to be able to carry groceries in one trip. Things that are ENDLESSLY RELATABLE. ...
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Inspired by the HECKIN COOL new Netflix movie The Old Guard, Robyn wants to talk to you about the eternal search for the fountain of youth and the odd ways in which humans are currently trying to halt the natural progression of aging. — Articles referenced in/used for the episode: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/08/peter-thiel-wants-to-inject-himself-with-young-peoples-blood https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/08/08/65461/scientist-fountain-of-youth-epigenome/ https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/mgmzva/a-dermatologist-explains-the-science-behind-the-black-dont-crack-stereotype https://www.inquirer.com/life/black-doesnt-crack-rutgers-study-20190612.html —...
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This week is another interview, this time with GGS community member and science writer Jeni Hackett! Robyn and Jeni discuss being kids raised in video game households before Jeni explains why it’s so important to not leave out the arts when discussing STEM. Critical thinking, fandom as a doorway to wellness, and the dangerous accessibility...
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Turns out that a pandemic and civil unrest aren’t great for all of our sleeping habits. Who knew? So Robyn did a bit of a deep dive into all the benefits good sleep can have on our bodies. There’s tips and tricks for trying to overcome different types of insomnia, what to do if you’re...
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This week is another interview, this time with GGS community member, Hayley Birch! Robyn and Hayley talk about their shared geek origin stories, their similar family histories, being a competitive Hufflepuff, and how spiritual wellness doesn’t have to come from religion. You can follow Hayley @hrhHayley on Twitter and IG! — Board Games...
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Today is not our regularly scheduled episode. Instead, Robyn wants to talk to you all about health disparities, implicit bias in healthcare, and how racism is a barrier to wellness. Your mission this week is to do something. — If you are looking for ways to help – whether in action or in research or...
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On today’s episode, Robyn discusses the importance of teachers having teachers, and puts the lesson into practice immediately by interviewing her “Jedi master” Saysha Heinzman. Robyn and Saysha discuss 80s and 90s analog entertainment, using The Force as a way to get in the right mindset for lifting, and creating a gang of misfits. Lastly...
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On today’s episode, Robyn digs deep on how we view educators, especially health educators. Gather round friends, because she has some feelings on the subject. Robyn also discusses how bad experiences in phys ed can lead to adults who have aversions to physical exercise. For the interview this week, Robyn talks to GGS member...
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Welcome to the Healthy Geek Academy – make sure to wash your hands before touching anything! It seemed strange to drop a pilot episode that didn’t address how life has changed for most folks, so we’re dropping this additional one! Robyn talks about the best ways to find little moments of self-care including...
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Welcome to the Healthy Geek Academy! In this first episode we are introing you to your host, and fearless Gryffindor leader, Robyn Warren. Robyn discusses her own start in both geek fandoms and in the health and wellness sphere, interviews Mischief Management COO Taekia Blackwell, and then closes the show by explaining how...
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