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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Robyn gets her educator nerd on in this interview episode with fellow geeky business owner and sex health educator Rose Del Vecchio. The pair discuss Rose’s convention origins, the dimensions of wellness in health education, and the stigmas surrounding geeks and sex. You can follow Rose over on instagram @rosejianlan; or you can check out...
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This week is a Q&A episode! Robyn answers questions from instagram about healthy skin, eating rules for workouts, and the Mediterranean diet! Resources used: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/skin-care/art-20048237 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/winter-skin-tips_n_5a53e784e4b003133ecb658c https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/how-to-build-more-muscle-with-less-protein?page=1 https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-much-protein-do-you-need-every-day-201506188096 https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/do-you-need-to-see-your-gynecologist-every-year https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/health-benefits/index.html https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/professional/expert-articles/5800/3-r-s-of-workout-recovery-nutrition/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801 — Remember to go and install Tab for a Cause today. Join our team by signing up at tabforacause.org/healthygeek — Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to...
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Recorded on election eve in a haze of nerves, it’s an interview episode! Robyn speaks with HGA producer and super nerd Leah Cornish (@Leah617 on twitter and instagram). The pair talk a hilarious Animorphs connection, self-teaching your way into a job opportunity, and being in every childhood sport one can be in. Remember to go...
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Health in fandom returns as Robyn decides to dig deep into her favorite comic property: the X-Men. She discusses the best (and often worst) examples of wellness inside of the property, and how we can translate those lessons into our own lives. Resources used/mentioned in this episode: On family style meals: https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/resources/servmealsfs.htm Wolverine beer meme: https://en.dopl3r.com/memes/dank/can-i-help-are-you-a-beer/173054 Mental...
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Today, Robyn is joined by super geek, and licensed psychologist Elizabeth Kilmer! The duo discuss accessibility in and the best ways to find a therapist, as well as the intersections between geeks and therapy. Learn more about our guest! Elizabeth (and her husband) on twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorsKilmer You can learn more about Game To Grow by checking...
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