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Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW November 20, 2019 Guest - Dr Namonya Soipan - "Sexual Vitality and Wellness"Guest - Dr. Namonya Soipan - "Sexual Vitality and Wellness" Center for Sacred Dialogue Conversation Questions - These are for reflection and guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy. We won’t get to all of the questions, yet useful for thinking in advance.The first two are asked of each guest as you recall from your last time. Perhaps there are deeper insights present since your last time on air with us and your work with Virgin Islanders. What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to su...2019-11-2058 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW November 6, 2019 Guest - Ivelices Linares Thomas Esq. “The Positive Benefits of a Healthy Workplace”Guest- Ivelices Linares Thomas, Esq- CEO, Human Resources & Beyond,A Strategic Human Capital Firm - “The Positive Benefits of a Healthy Workplace”BREATHING PAUSE - October was domestic violence awareness month. But knowledge, insight and ability to stop this horrible reality of human control and abuse is every day. Season of gratitude and ThanksgivingFocus on person you are most grateful for, what about that person, how they make you feel, treat you, teach you & love you Conversation Questions - These are for reflection in advance used for guidance only. The conv...2019-11-061h 01
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW October 30, 2019 Guest Pamela New/Valerie Peters "The Transformative Potential of Eco-Schools in the Virgin Islands"Conversation Questions - These are for reflection in advance of our time on Wednesday. Used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests. 1. What does wellness mean to you?2. What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise?==================================================================1. After two years post hurricanes Irma and Maria what is your biggest takeaway about your recovery & resilience as we move through this hurricane...2019-10-3052 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW October 23, 2019 Guest Guest- Merla Phillips, Stroke Support Group Founder, Retired Nurse "Living a Full Life After a Stroke"Guest- Merla Phillips, Stroke Support Group Founder, Retired Nurse "Living a Full Life After a Stroke"Conversation Questions - These are for reflection in advance of our time on Wednesday. Used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.We love to ask these first two questions of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. ______________________________________________________________________Let’s begin with a brief overview. What is a stroke? What impacts can it...2019-10-2349 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW October 16, 2019 Guest Anya Stuart - Executive Director, Family Resource Center "Increasing Awareness of Domestic Violence in the Virgin Islands”Rotary Wellness Wednesday 10/16/19 Guest- Anya Stuart, Executive Director, Family Resource Center - “Increasing Awareness of Domestic Violence in the VI”Conversation Questions - These are for guidance only the conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. ________________________________________________________________________ It’s been two years since Hurricanes Irma and Maria, what have you learned about yourself and its impacts as we move through this hurricane season...2019-10-161h 00
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW October 9,2019 Guest Peter Bailey Film “Paradise Discovered: The Unbreakable Virgin Islanders”Conversation Questions - These are for reflection and used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise.It’s been two years since Hurricanes Irma & Maria, what have you learned about yourself and the impacts of creativity on the recovery journey?Share with us the origins of the documentary Paradise Discovered: "The Unbreakable Virgin Islands".Loss is a part of re...2019-10-091h 02
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW October 2, 2019 Guest Tyler Rice “Wellness through Yoga in Public Schools in the Virgin Islands”Conversation Questions - These questions are for guidance only as the conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. It’s been two years since Hurricanes Irma and Maria, what have you learned about yourself that is helpful as you move forward in the recovery process and through this hurricane season?Let’s start with the basic question...what is yoga?What are the bene...2019-10-021h 00
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW September 25, 2019 Guest Imani Daniel, Executive Director, "Long Term Recovery Group ST Thomas”Conversation Questions - These are used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. It’s been two years since Hurricane Irma & Maria what have you learned about yourself that is helpful as you move forward in the recovery process and through this hurricane season?What is the ST. Thomas Long Term Recovery Group? Give some history and detail ar...2019-09-251h 02
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW September 18, 2019 Guest Psychologist Dr. Carolyn Miller “Stress and PTSD during Hurricane Season and Beyond”Guest: Dr Carolyn Clansy Miller, Clinical Psychologist/ Ashar Counseling and Psychological Services Conversation Questions; These are for guidance only the conversation takes on its own energy. We begin with the first two questions for all our guests. 1. What does wellness mean to you?2. What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. As individuals and as a community we are all still recovering from Hurricanes Irma & Maria. Hurricane...2019-09-1859 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW September 11, 2020 Guests Angel Bolques in studio ‘Rastafarianism in the Virgin Islands: Exploring Culture, Cannabis and Community’Conversation Questions for reflection in advance of our time on Wednesday. Used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.We begin with the first two questions for all our guests.1. What does wellness mean to you?2. What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise.Since there will be three persons sharing I ask that you share ONE word that captures your definition of wellness. In addition share ONE practice or thing that you do to support wellness in your...2019-09-111h 00
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW September 4, 2019 Guest Liza Margolis - Author - "Jacob and Jet" Adventures of a Boy and his DogFlow of Questions and Topics to touch on.These are for reflection in advance of our time on Wednesday. Used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. Dorian became a surprise hurricane last week for us and has created such catastrophic destruction in the Bahamas and still moves up the east coast. Many were /are emotionally triggered...2019-09-0458 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW August 28, 2019 Guest Pastor Adelle Brown “RENEW: The Power of Our Thoughts for Well-being and Resilience”These are for reflection purposes used for guidance only the conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. As individuals and as a community we are all still recovering from Hurricanes Irma & Maria. TS Dorian just passed up by. It is indeed hurricane season. What have you learned about yourself that is helpful as you move forward in the recovery process and the...2019-08-281h 00
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW August 21, 2019 Guests Dr. Noreen Micheal & Dr. Sheena Walker “Voices from our Virgin Island Community: Exploring the Impacts of Hurricanes Irma & Maria”“Voices from our Virgin Island Community: Exploring the Impacts of Hurricanes Irma & Maria” with guests - Dr Noreen Michael, Research Director Caribbean Exploratory Research Center , Dr Sheena Walker- Psychologist /Owner, Mind Body Health & Psychology Conversation questions used as a guide only the conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests. 1. What does wellness mean to you? 2. What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. &n...2019-08-2158 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW August 14, 2019 Guest Clarence Payne “A Conversation about the Children and Youth Disaster Taskforce”These are for reflection used for guidance only the conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. As individuals and as a community we are all still recovering from Hurricanes Irma & Maria...what have you learned about yourself that is helpful as you move forward in the recovery process and the start of hurricane season?Please talk about the impacts of the hurricanes...2019-08-1459 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW August 7, 2019 Hosts Dr. Marilyn Braithwaite-Hall & Paul Doumeng "A Year of Wellness in Review"Co-hosts Dr. Marilyn Braithwaite-Hall and Paul Doumeng share their stories and insights of the journey towards wellness after the two Category 5 Hurricanes Irma & Maria hit our beloved home on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands in September 2017. During this episode #52, we allow ourselves to look back at the personal growth and willingness to explore all things that bring relaxation and coping skills to our daily lives.Breathing exercises through out your day can help reduce your stress level.Focusing on you.Find out what works for you and your family during your busy week, to...2019-08-071h 00
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW July 31, 2019 Guest Nurse Practioner Mary McVean "Post Tramatic Stress Dissorder in the Youths of the Virgin Islands"PTSD in the youth of the Virgin Islands dovetails in to the cumulative effects of stress on individuals in general. "I want to be positive influence in the community as well as touching on how individual PTS is for each person. We are allowed to accept personally what ever we can but I want to give a solution to surviving and flourishing in the ashes of trauma. I am a PST person starting very young and that is why I decided to come here in the face of disaster. I knew that i had the tools to handle...2019-07-3157 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW July 17, 2019 Guests Presidents Benjamin Kraft & Fran Brown Discuss "Rotary District 7020 Projects both Local and Internationally."The show starts with some relaxing breathing and then I introduced the guests at 10:15am Questions and points for discussion;What does wellness mean to you? How do you maintain wellness and health in your lives?What got you interested in Rotary International and how long have been aware of it?Describe your club – size, location of meetings etc.What does a Club President do?What is your favorite Rotary moment?What projects do you feel your club is known for?What projects do you hope to do in our community this year?Any in...2019-07-1759 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW June 26, 2019 Guests Suzanne Magras (Education Manager), Jenny Hawkes (Executive Director) “The Transforming Impacts of My Brothers Workshop"Conversation Questions and Thoughts for reflection for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. (Probably have each of you give one word that captures the response to each question)As individuals and as a community we are all still recovering from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, what have you learned about yourself that is helpful as you move forward in the recovery process and...2019-06-2650 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW June 19, 2019 Guest Leonilda Baptiste Jarvis “Wellness through Medicare in the VI”Conversation Thoughts and QuestionsThese are for reflection and used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise.Hurricane Irma and Maria changed all our lives in so many ways. Before we get into our Medicare conversation please reflect on your recovery journey. What have learned about yourself that is helpful as you move forward in the recovery process and the start...2019-06-1959 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW June 12, 2019, Guest Dr. Greg Guannel “Creating a Storm Strong Virgin Island”Conversation questions these are for reflection used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. This conversation will explore areas of; -Personal Hurricane Irma and Maria Journey, Origins of Storm Strong, Program components, and Thoughts About Upcoming Hurricane Season You are a civil engineer born on the island of...2019-06-1259 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW June 5, 2019 Guest Deputy Chief of the Virgin Islands Police Department David Cannonier “Exploring First Responder Stress and Wellness”This conversation will explore areas of his personal Hurricane Irma & Maria Journey, Stress and Wellness for First Responders and Cultivating Positive Community Connections We often think of law enforcement professionals / first responders as somehow immune from the challenges of stress. We think that you all may get some special training that protects you from stress. Please share the impact of Irmaria on you and your family. What have learned about yourself that is helpful as you move forward in the recovery process and the start of hurricane season?What do you think are the biggest...2019-06-0559 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW May 29, 2019 Guest Senator Janette Millin-Young "Women Striving for Success""Women Striving for Success". Senator Janette Millin Young discusses; Please share with us what life has been like after being in the legislature.How long has Women Striving for Success been in existence? What was the motivation for its creation?In the Community Needs Assessment Report (February 2019) population data from 2014 indicate that 48% of the families in the VI population are headed by a female only parent. In addition, 58% of these female headed families with children under the age of six compared to 44% of female headed families with children ages 6-17. We know that issues of poverty are...2019-05-291h 00
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW May 22, 2019 Guest Dr. Matthew Krefetz Chiropractor - "Chiropractic Care for Wellness and Healing”Guest- Dr Matthew Krefetz, Caribbean Chiropractic Center - "Chiropractic Care for Wellness and Healing”.Please share your story of becoming an integrative holistic healer/ practitioner.People have may have some misconceptions of Chiropractic care. Please define this practice of healing and what it provides.What type of chiropractor are you since there are different approaches and training types?Are there limitations on the type of persons you can work with / on?What is Restorative Breathing? The title intrigued me in your bio.Many persons reserve their exercise for try weekends and hit it hard and then there are th...2019-05-2259 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW May 15, 2019 Guest Dr. Namonya Soipan "Exploring Ancient Healing Practices"Dr. Namonya Soipan - "Exploring Ancient Healing Practices" Center for Sacred DialoguePlease share your story of becoming an integrative holistic healer/ practitioner.Names anchor us in the world and give purpose to our path. What does your name mean and how do you live in it?Caribbean islands are a blend of many cultures and healing traditions, connections to the land, African ancestry, colonialism, slavery and varied economic realities. That said, how does your approach to healing and wellness connect to this heritage and realities?What types of healing modalities do you provide? Describe what a client...2019-05-1558 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW May 8, 2019 Guest Dale Gates "The Power of Human Resilience and Transformation"Rotary Wellness Wednesday 5/8/29"The Power of Human Resilience and Transformation"Guest- Dale Gates, Life Coach, Trainer, Consultant calls in from Atlanta to speak about his life, health and trauma he experienced at a very young age. Your story begins with the death of your mother at the hands of your father. It’s Mother’s Day this weekend. What’s been the impact of her death on your life?The power of living life after multiple traumas can’t be minimized. Where did your belief that life could be better come from? How did...2019-05-0858 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW May 1, 2019 Guest Dr. Noreen Michael - “Community Needs Assessment”Rotary Wellness Wednesday 5/1/19Guest- Dr. Noreen Michael, Research Director Caribbean Exploratory Research Center, University of the Virgin Islands shares the “Community Needs Assessment” report one year after Hurricanes Irma and Maria hit our Islands.Brief outline of the conversation with the following questions and subject points;Congratulations on the release of this unprecedented major community needs assessment. This report of several hundred pages captures the impacts of the hurricanes on the most vulnerable in the VI. The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands contracted with the Caribbean Exploratory Research Center at U.V.I. to c...2019-05-0159 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW April 3, 2019 Guests Khalani Rivers & Nyaila Callwood “Millennial Perspectives on Culture, Expanding the Conversation & Vision for the Virgin Islands”Khalani Rivers & Nyaila Callwood “Millennial Perspectives on Culture, and Expanding the Conversation and Vision for the Virgin Ilands” These are questions for reflection and guidance the conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. This conversation will be in three parts - First Your Personal Irma Maria JourneySecond - Perspectives on Preserving CultureTh...2019-04-031h 00
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW March 27, 2019 Guest Rev Dr. Winelle Kirton-Roberts, Senior Pastor, Memorial Moravian Church, STT “Faith, Leadership, Stress and Congregation Recovery Post Hurricane Irma & Maria”These questions and comments are for reflection used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.The first two questions asked of all guests. - What does wellness mean to you?- What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise.This conversation will explore three areas - First Your Personal Hurricane Irma and Maria Journey Second - Stress and Recovery for a Congregation Third- Cultivating Faith to Live 2019-03-271h 01
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW March 20, 2019 Guest Dilsa Captiville “A Personal Journey of Healing & Community Advocacy"A Conversation with Virgin Islands Social Worker Extraordinaire, Advocate and Healer Dilsa Capdeville. The following are questions for reflection used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise.This conversation will be in three parts - First Your Personal Healing Journey. Second - Your Work at KidsScope Inc.Third- Wisdom about...2019-03-201h 00
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW March 13, 2019 Guests Eileen Short & Catherine Early - "Physical Therapists & Wellness Practioners" Sound BathGuest Physical Therapist and Manager Eileen Short of the Healing Tree Physical Therapy Center on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, along with Catherine Early, shared their insights on the process of healing through gradual relaxation methods and physical therapy.The conversation was structured around these questions and thoughts;What does wellness mean to you?What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise?Let's start with a basic definition of physical therapy?With so many wellness therapies there are different orientations and types, is there a particular type...2019-03-1359 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW March 6, 2019 Guest Laura Nagi “Growth and Wellness through a Holistic Lifestyle “ MeditationA CONVERSATION ABOUT YOGA, MEDITATION AND SELF INQUIRY withOur Guest- Laura Nagi, Atty / Wellness Guide/ PractitionerLaura Nagi is a coach, mentor and facilitator guiding ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs to the discovery of their Authentic Selves and the embodiment of Authentic Leadership. Laura has dedicated years to a path of Self-Knowledge utilizing the tools of Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga, and Nonviolent Communication as part of a journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation. Laura believes that we are meant to THRIVE and that when we Lead and Live from a place of Authenticity and Integrity...2019-03-0658 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW February 27, 2019 Guest David Hall, President University of the Virgin Islands “Wellness Through Instatutional and Personal Leadership”Conversation questions and comments;These are for reflections used for guidance only the conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests. -What does wellness mean to you?- What do you do to support wellness in your life?Let’s begin by you talking about Hurricanes Irma and Maria. What have been the personal impacts on you?What have been the impacts of Irmaria on the University?This is your tenth year as President of University of the Virgin Islands how has this ex...2019-02-2759 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW February 20, 2019 Guest Lorrie Peterson "Wellness Through Therapeutic Massage"Conversation questions and guidelines;These are for reflection used for guidance only the conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests. -What does wellness mean to you?-What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise.Let’s begin by you sharing a definition of massage and the distinction between therapeutic massage.Individuals may have concerns about being touched by someone who is not an intimate partner or friend. Talk about some of the misinformation ab...2019-02-2057 minRotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW February 13, 2019 Dr. Marilyn Braithwaite Hall "A Basket of Wellness and Coping Skills"A reflection of the journey of Co-Hosts Dr. Marilyn Braithwaite Hall and Paul Doumeng have been on while producing weekly conversations for Rotary Wellness Wednesdays. The road to a full and healthy recovery 17 months after 2 category 5 Hurricanes Irma and Maria left their mark on all of us. Dr. Marilyn shares a "Basket of Wellness and Coping Skills" that are a combination of her training and many seminars she has attended. Tools for the toolbox.Talking about the communities strength and resilience to continue to work towards a better tomorrow.Progressive Mussel Relaxation.Breathing exercises.Suggestions on letter writing...2019-02-131h 00
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRWW February 6, 2019 Guest Winifred Oyoko Loving "Black History and Love Month" “Spoken & Written Words"Conversation questions and thoughts;These are for reflection in advance and used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.The first two are asked of all guests.1) What does wellness mean to you?2) What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. So delighted to have you join us today. Where to begin. You and I have a connection from way back. Your granddaughter and my eldest daughter went to the same pre- school in Boston/ Paige Academy an...2019-02-061h 01
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRotary Wellness Wednesday Radio Promotion piece + written introduction of the show.Addie Ottley, Owner of WSTA AM radio station in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands promotes Rotary Wellness Wednesday in a 47 second ad.In the aftermath of two category 5 Hurricanes (Irma 9/6/2017 & Maria 9/13/2017) that hit the U. S. Virgin Islands directly, left a devastated community with lots of damage and despair. As the Islands began a lengthy re-building process, the need arose to help the mental health and wellness of it's people. Managing the daily stress while re-building our homes, schools, hotels, government building, power grids and lives became extremely difficult to stay positive. The need was...2018-06-0100 min