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Mental Performance with Jen Borovica BE

Mental Performance with Jen Borovica

January 26, 2021
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Mental Health, Motivation, Podcast

Episode 75 Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Audible |  Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 75, Jill and Chris talk with Jen Brovoica about mental performance, triathlons, and overcoming trauma. Jennifer Borovica is a three-time Ironman finisher and an avid triathlete. She coaches triathletes and specializes in mental performance coaching. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in the State of Ohio. She currently runs her own private practice, called RebelRising Wellness where she does individual therapy and has created a sober active community for women in recovery. Jen is a member of the Applied Association of Sport Psychology (AASP) and is working towards obtaining a Mental Performance Consultant Certification (CMPC) through AASP. During the podcast we discuss: How to find a sport...

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Planning for a GREAT 2021

Planning for a GREAT 2021

January 2, 2021
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Fit and Strong, Mental Health, Motivation

My first post of 2020 was full of hope and optimism. WhileI believe this first post of 2021 will help me in planning for a great 2021, I realize that I will temper my hope, enthusiasm and optimism. I have a pivoted my perspective due to the pandemic. For the majority of 2020 I have been dealing with a "new normal" during the pandemic and I adjusted my life accordingly. Intensified family situations have increased stress. Through all this I learned how my sense of community and loose ties make such a difference in my day to day mental attitude. Last year my 3 words were declutter, habit and grateful. I regrouped around March 15 and many times just tried to just focus on building mental resilience....

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new years goals

Thinking about New Year Goals

December 28, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Mental Health

I am considering my plan for next year and thinking about making some new year goals. I guess it's that time of year for many to do New Year goals, resolutions or making a plan. With such a challenging year filled with struggles and new normals, I can only imagine that everyone is looking for better days. I know that thinking about making a change sometimes proceeds a change, but being committed makes the difference. I'm reading a book called "Innercise" which is the opposite of exercise. It's about interior thoughts, your mental game, not the physical, outward motions. I heard about it on a podcast that I often listen to called Marathon Training Academy. The author, John Assaraf, asks a most important question about commitment vs interest....

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Are We Ever Happy with Ourselves

Are We Ever Happy with Ourselves?

October 22, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Mental Health, Motivation

Are we every happy with ourselves? This is the question I asked myself recently. Dreaming The other night I dreamt that I was going to attend someone's wedding. I'm not sure who was getting married but I realized that this person was a former co-worker. In my dream, I realized that a different former co-worker who I did not get along with was also going to be at the wedding. In my sleep, I immediately thought, "What am I going to wear? I have to look my best if he's going to be there." What? Even in my sleep, I'm worrying about how others perceive me and my appearance? Wow. That was amazing to me. Actually, it's rather depressing. Doctor Visit Right around the same time as that dream, I...

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The Path to Fitness is Often Twisty & Bumpy

The Path to Fitness is Often Twisty & Bumpy

July 6, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Mental Health

My path to fitness is rarely straight, easy or simple. It is complicated. Twisty and Bumpy. Winding, with detours. Fall. Bounce back. Look for new options. When Jill and I ask our podcast guests, "How do you define fit?" They usually answer with something that combines mental and physical fitness. In our podcast and our private Facebook group/community, we talk about both. Life has ups and downs. COVID-19 has been a real adjustment for me. Most of my go-to support systems have changed. Grief is always hard, but made harder during a pandemic. Celebrations are also harder. Just everyday life requires thinking about the steps to keep safe, healthy and strong. I've only been riding my bike about once a week, but it's become a huge help to my...

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What's the New Normal

What’s the New Normal? Coming to Terms with Staying at Home

May 14, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Mental Health

I've been mulling over this question: what's the new normal? Everything I read or listen to seems to be related to staying at home, avoiding contact with others, quarantining ourselves, and trying to not get sick. It’s difficult to think about other things. However, we just learned that killer wasps have entered the country and the coming hurricane season is predicted to be a rough one. Wow, it’s hard to know what to think or do these days. It's overwhelming. Marketing Have you noticed that commercials have all gone to this sentimental but serious tone as they try to sell you a new car or new windows for your house? It would almost be funny if it weren’t so sad. We're here for you and we'll help...

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hiking through the woods

Hiking through the Woods Mindfully

May 4, 2020
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Hiking, Mental Health

Hiking through the woods is an enjoyable way to spend a spring afternoon. Yesterday was one of those special spring hikes. I tried to stay in the moment and had a good time checking out all the signs of spring. It felt almost like a scavenger hunt: Moss, check. Mud, check. Ferns, mushrooms, ravine. Check, check, check. Hiking in the woods definitely reminds me of when I was a kid because when I was young, this was a constant activity in the spring. I didn't get a photo of the deer that I saw. In fact, I didn't even think of it, just enjoyed the moment. It felt really good to be out in the sun crunching over hills and along the trail. Social distancing is easy...

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Mid January Re-Focus

January 21, 2020
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Fit and Strong, Mental Health, Motivation, Weight, Work Outs

There is a certain day in January that recognized as the day most people quit their resolutions. I think I might have hit that earlier than normal. It's been a weird start of the new year: I had taken a flu shot, but still "caught" a bit of something. I participated in an awesome healthy living / self care / meditation / yoga workshop, but ended up having back spasms on the way home. From driving??? Not sure. It took a couple of days with hot rice bags and stretches to get the kinks out. Signed up for a "biggest loser" challenge at the gym. And in 2 weeks, somehow I've gained 2.4 pounds. (Honestly, I think it is salt and timing.) Snow fall the...

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Winter weather walks destress

Winter Weather Walks

December 15, 2019
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Mental Health

Even on the cold overcast days of winter, I love to get outside and experience nature to destress. Those winter weather walks are a treasure. Taking my dog Lady for a walk around a nearby lake, listening to her panting on the trail, watching her ears perk up when she spies a squirrel ahead - those are all simple joys. Sometimes exercise becomes too much measurement and intensity. Getting prepared for the upcoming holidays and travel can be a bit stressful. After a particularly intense week, a walk around an outdoor trail is just the ticket. It definitely makes me enjoy the intense days more. How about you? What do you do to destress during the holidays? ...

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Nita Sweeney Depression Hates a Moving Target Podcast 42

Depression Hates a Moving Target with Author Nita Sweeney

September 24, 2019
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Fit and Strong, Mental Health, Podcast

Episode 42 Depression Hates a Moving Target with Author Nita Sweeney Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 42, Chris and Jill talk to Nita Sweeney, the author of Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink. Nita Sweeney is a writer and runner who lives in Columbus, Ohio. Her memoir was published this year and an audio version was recently released. In it, Nita describes her transition into a runner and how she overcame both physical and emotional obstacles. Nita earned a journalism degree from The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, a law degree from The Ohio State University, and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Goddard College.  A product of best-selling author...

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Becoming Elli is for women over the age of 50 who are focused on healthy living and getting fit. We discuss fitness, nutrition, and ways to age gracefully. Our mission is the same as our podcast: to become (and stay) Fit Strong Women Over 50.

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