What does JOY really mean to you? Dr. Patrina Clark shares stories weekly on how you can be the architect of your own life and master joyful living. Joyfully You Life with Dr. Patrina Clark will take you on a weekly journey to JOY!
Joyfully You Life with Dr. Patrina Clark
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What does JOY really mean to you? Dr. Patrina Clark shares stories weekly on how you can be the architect of your own life and master joyful living. Joyfully You Life with Dr. Patrina Clark will take you on a weekly journey to JOY!
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June 23, 2021
Insights On The COVID-19 Pandemic And Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy With Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Luciana Borio
<p>Dr. Luciana “Lu” Borio is a medical doctor and infectious disease expert who has dedicated her career to preparing for epidemics. Lu is a leading source of insight on COVID-19, and specializes in emerging infectious diseases, complex public health, emergencies, and bio defense. She is a highly sought-after advisor on these issues, and also served as the Acting Chief Scientist for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). President Biden named Lu as one of the 13 members of his COVID-19 Advisory Board, and today she joins Patrina to discuss in detail the pandemic, vaccine hesitancy, and the importance of increasing vaccination access globally. Lu breaks down the different types of vaccine hesitancy groups, debunks the most common misconceptions held by COVID skeptics, such as insufficient safety trials and fertility concerns, and explains that the greatest risk lies in not being vaccinated at all. Patrina asks Lu about variants and mutations of the virus, current travel advisories, and how to approach loved ones or colleagues who may be skeptical about getting the vaccine. Lu clarifies that even those who have recovered from COVID should still get vaccinated, as they could still become infected with new variants. She talks about what we have learned about COVID since the beginning of the pandemic, being intentional about which risks you decide to take, and protecting your physical health so that you can live your most fulfilled life in every other aspect. Finally, Lu and Patrina both share what is bringing them joy presently, and what they are most looking forward to as the nation continues on this positive trajectory in the fight against COVID. Episode Highlights:</p> <ul> <li>Luciana (Lu) is an infectious disease physician and public health administrator who has dedicated her career to preparing for epidemics</li> <li>Patrina and Lu are good friends, and Lu persuaded Patrina from taking a family trip to New York City right as the pandemic was beginning, and very likely saved her life</li> <li>President Biden’s goal is to have 70% of adults vaccinated for COVID-19 by July 4</li> <li>Currently, at least 62% of adults over 18 have received at least one dose of the vaccine</li> <li>Important to keep this in perspective, rather than focusing entirely on vaccine hesitancy</li> <li>Vaccines are safe, effective, and have been thoroughly tested</li> <li>Lu is hopeful about where the US currently stands in terms of vaccinations</li> <li>Biggest challenge now is to scale production so that the rest of the world can benefit from them as well</li> <li>Vaccine hesitancy should not overshadow that most people are taking the important step to get vaccinated and help save lives</li> <li>Lu reiterates just how safe the vaccine is, and reminds listeners that the technology behind it has been in development for more than 20 years</li> <li>The fact that people feel anxious is understandable, but instead of dismissing people who are hesitant, we should focus on how to positively shift their position</li> <li>Harvard study broke down main “hesitancy” groups</li> <li>Watchful (80%) - Simply can’t afford to take time off work or leave their children with someone to get vaccinated, even if it’s free</li> <li>System Destructors (4%) - Do not feel the healthcare system has their best interest at heart and question what strings are attached (largely in Black communities)</li> <li>COVID Skeptics (14%) - Don’t believe COVID is a real problem to begin with, they want to have full autonomy over decision-making, very difficult to influence</li> <li>Doctors and healthcare professionals are not immune from being COVID skeptics, and people go to these practitioners to reinforce their hesitancy</li> <li>Lu’s advice is to try to understand the misconceptions of COVID skeptics</li> <li>Debunks beliefs that vaccine had insufficient safety trials and negatively impacts fertility</li> <li>Vaccine meets and exceeds FDA safety standards</li> <li>The real risk lies in not being vaccinated</li> <li>Vaccines based in the US are holding up well against new variants and mutations</li> <li>More important than ever to increase glocal vaccination access so that we can stay ahead of variants</li> <li>Travel advisories and having to decide whether a domestic trip is worth the risk</li> <li>Very important for everyone to get vaccinated, even those who have recovered from COVID</li> <li>Vaccines are a very easy way to protect your physical health so that you can enjoy a high quality of life in other areas</li> <li>They aren’t a 100% guarantee, but they very close, and are far superior to the alternative</li> <li>Risk bank and risk credit </li> <li>New York’s Excelsior Pass, which provides digital proof of COVID vaccine or negative test result before entering a public space</li> <li>Lu and Patrina share what is bringing them joy, and what they are looking forward to</li> </ul> <p>Quotes: “It's incredible, the accomplishment that this administration, the American people, have come together to really roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated.” “As of today, we have 62% of people over 18 that have received at least one dose of this vaccine.” “I'm very hopeful. I think that we are in a really great place right now in the US. I can't say the same for the rest of the world. Because, you know, clearly we don't have enough vaccines today to be able to go around. And most of the world has no access to the types of vaccines that were developed here in the US.” “Our vaccines are safe, they're effective, they've been thoroughly evaluated, in very rigorous clinical studies, thanks to the FDA.” “As global citizens, we definitely have a responsibility for the global community.” “I think it's very normal for people to be a little bit anxious early on, because after all, these are new technologies. And well, the truth is that they've been in development for many, many years. So that didn't happen just in the last year. And these technologies have been in development for more than 20 years.” “It's very natural, to be careful to… Is this something that is going to help me and my family and my community? And of course, the answer now is yes.” “It’s not just one group of hesitance.” “If you put aside the COVID skeptics, which really distrust authority and all that, there's a lot of room, a lot of opportunity to inform the Wait-And-See programs to impact the cost anxious, and also programs to help the System Destructors who really need to be led at the community level.” “That's why [COVID skeptics] are so challenging, because they don't even think it's a problem to begin with.” “The problem, of course, is a lot of doctors who practice in those areas are also COVID skeptics, which is a fascinating thing to me - that you have health care practitioners who went to medical school and know the science, and they're not immune from being COVID skeptics.” “There's a lot of people that have been vaccinated more than six months ago, and actually tens of millions have been vaccinated. So this idea that the vaccines - they were rushed, and all that, doesn’t really hold water anymore.” “There's no basis for that whatsoever. There's no real plausible way that those vaccines would alter fertility. But COVID - being sick, being seriously ill, can.” “We have to explain where the real risk is, which is not to be vaccinated.” “Thankfully, for the vaccines that we have in the US, they are holding up pretty well, including against the variants.” “I feel very comfortable right now, myself, traveling domestically. The rates of the disease are so low.” “The protection afforded by the vaccine is much higher than the protection afforded by natural infection.” “It's just not right to be potentially infecting people with something that, even though it's not harming me, it could be a matter of life or death for somebody else.” “It's not 100%. But there aren't a lot of things in life that do offer 100% guarantees, but it's pretty close. And as you pointed out, it certainly beats the alternative, which is getting sick and risking having to be on a ventilator and in the hospital, and your family members can only come and visit you maybe one at a time if they're lucky.” “You could view every time you wear your mask out, you're putting a deposit in the risk bank.” Links: <a href="https://joyfullyyou.life/" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life homepage</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyyou_life/" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoyfullyYou" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joyfullyyoulife" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life Twitter</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/joyfullyyou" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life linktree</a></p>
June 16, 2021
The History And Legacy Of The Black Cowboy With Anthony Bruno
<p>Today Patrina welcomes one of her absolute favorite cousins, and previous guest, Kevin Bruno’s younger brother, Anthony Bruno. Patrina and Anthony talk about growing up together more like siblings than cousins, how their grandpa shaped them into kind, gracious people of faith, and served as the ultimate example of Black Male Excellence for both Anthony and Patrina. They pay tribute to their Aunt Felicia Sue, who died due to complications related to Lupus in her mid-30s, reflect on the legacy they want to leave, and discuss the crucial role that Black people have played in American history and culture, and in particular, the Black Cowboy. Anthony breaks down how ex-slaves were used to herd cattle in Texas following the Civil War, using their skills from West Africa, and how the term ‘cowboy’ originated as a derogatory acronym for ‘Black-owned youth.’ Anthony tells Patrina about being a trail boss, and his annual trail rides to pay homage to his ancestors and their immeasurable sacrifice on the tumultuous journey from slavery to freedom. He discusses his many television appearances, where his goal is to represent Black Western heritage to the fullest. He also offers his perspective on the ‘Urban Cowboy,’ Juneteenth, and making sure that history is accurately told and shared. Patrina asks Anthony what is bringing him joy at the moment, and he concludes by encouraging listeners to research their own family history and embrace where they come from wholeheartedly. Episode Highlights:</p> <ul> <li>Patrina and Anthony grew up more like siblings than cousins</li> <li>Anthony’s perspective on their grandpa - he was the ultimate example of Black Male Excellence, and inspired everyone around him with his kindness and commitment to family</li> <li>Aunt Felicia Sue and her early death due to complications related to Lupus in her mid-30s</li> <li>Reflections on the legacy they want to leave and gratitude for their ancestors</li> <li>The history and legacy of the Black Cowboy, and Anthony’s passion for representing Western heritage</li> <li>Anthony is a trail boss, and he conducts trail rides to pay homage to the sacrifices of his ancestors on their journey from slavery to freedom</li> <li>This is a spiritual experience that he leads once a year</li> <li>Story of one of the first trail bosses, George W. Bush (born in 1834)</li> <li>Anthony’s appearances on several television shows, including ‘Braxton Family Values’ and ‘High on the Hog’</li> <li>Anthony’s thoughts on Juneteenth, and why emancipation for enslaved people in Texas was delayed for two years</li> <li>His adorable six-month-old grandson brings him immense joy and light</li> <li>His advice to research your own family history and celebrate your heritage</li> </ul> <p>Quotes: “I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams. I am because they were.” “I think it is important, at some point, to think about the legacy you want to leave. And you can't wait until the 11th hour to be thinking about that.” “I'm trying to leave a legacy by representing our Western Heritage and our history in America. Our influence is everywhere, as far as Black people. Our influence is everywhere...we are America. America was built on our backs, built off our knowledge and our wisdom. And history hasn't been accurately taught or portrayed.” “During that 30-year span after the Civil War, the African American soldiers and some of the guys who actually freed slaves...they needed to move cattle out of Texas, and they brought their skills from West Africa on how to get cattle out of the woods.” “You couldn’t call a white wrangler, at the time, a cowboy. That was the name they would call as they're identifying their labor force.” “Then after all the accolades that came about, and Hollywood started making Westerns, and they would use the word cowboy because of the stories - a lot of these stories were from Black cowboys. Like The Lone Ranger - that's based off of a Black man. So it was just how our history hasn't been properly documented or shared.” “The trail ride is to give accolades to the trails that came before us and represent our travels from the great migrations.” “When you go out on the trail, you actually feel the presence of your ancestors.” “I represent our heritage to the fullest.” “Whatever I can do to keep the culture alive and feed it to anybody, I'll do it. And I'll do it without any pay. I do it because I want us to keep our culture - because I want us to know that this is our culture as well. It's not just their culture, it's our culture. It’s our history.” “My grandson's bringing me joy. I have a six-month-old grandson. I light up his life, and he lights up mine.” Links: <a href="https://joyfullyyou.life/" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life homepage</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyyou_life/" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoyfullyYou" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joyfullyyoulife" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life Twitter</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/joyfullyyou" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life linktree</a></p>
June 9, 2021
Living Life Limitlessly with Althea Lawton-Thompson
<p>Joining Patrina on this week’s episode is Althea Lawton-Thompson, President of ‘Aerobics, Yoga and More’ (AYM). Once an executive for GE Capital, Althea decided to pursue her passion in life and, through the creation of her organization, has gone on to become a best selling author, a holistic mind and body expert, and, as you will hear, an all around amazing human. Under her leadership, AYM currently enlists a roster of doctors, nurses, and certified mind-body instructors to provide health education and fitness classes to a powerhouse corporate client list including PNC, Cigna, United Way, Oglethorpe Power, and Publicis. Althea has also certified almost 100 instructors as Meditation Instructors; Reiki Levels I, II, and III practitioners; and Yoga and Pilates instructors through AYM teacher training. She is truly a gifted and giving individual who has so very much to share with listeners today. The conversation begins with a brief discussion regarding Naomi Osaka’s recent withdrawal from the French Open, and proceeds to focus upon mental health, the impact of the quarantine, and Althea’s advice for everyone as the world begins to open up again. She then explains the nature of energy, the practice of Reiki, and the moving story of her inspiration for her retreats as well as the impact they have upon participants. Althea also provides a thorough analysis of entanglement, physical connection and the importance of being intentional in this area, and finishes by sharing what brings her joy these days. As you listen in, you will understand precisely why Patrina holds Althea in such high regard – a kindred spirit whose knowledge, wisdom and innate ability to spread peace and joy shine brilliantly in this very special episode. Episode Highlights: </p> <ul> <li>Naomi Osaka’s recent withdrawal from the French Open</li> <li>The impact of the quarantine</li> <li>Althea’s advice for people as the world opens up again</li> <li>Defining energy</li> <li>Reiki, its levels, and how to find a practitioner</li> <li>The inspiration for Althea’s ‘Living Life Limitlessly’ retreats and their takeaways</li> <li>Entanglement and physical connection and the importance of being intentional about it</li> <li>What’s bringing Althea joy these days</li> <li>The Diamond Sutra and the Clubhouse Room dedicated to its reading</li> </ul> <p>Quotes: “It can be very difficult for us, particularly I think, as women of color, to establish boundaries for ourselves and lovingly and gently, I think, reinforce those boundaries.” “What was lovely about the quarantine, in 2020, was having a mandated boundary between external interference and some of our internal lives.” “She won't receive the criticism, it can be out there, but we don't have to receive it. We always have a choice.” “There's always time for me.” “Something about that quiet downtime with just me allows me to decompress or to prepare, one or the other.” “As a Chopra certified meditation instructor, you know, we certainly follow that twice a day meditation practice. You start out in the morning, and you begin with this inward journey, and you do the same thing in the evening.” “We have to continue to make time for ourselves, take time for ourselves, and in doing so, create opportunities to have great clarity.” “When we're talking about Reiki, we're talking about a universal energy force moving through the body.” “That's what Reiki is, it's basically moving the hand over the body, finding areas where there is discomfort or disease and helping an individual move their own energy so that it can flow for peace, joy and health.” “We are always enough.” “I thought about what she said and she really wanted to live her life limitlessly without any boundaries.” “I decided right then I'm just going to be joyful all the time. And I'm going to live my life limitlessly.” “That's what the retreats are - it's magic. It's seeing things outside of what's normal for us. It's stepping outside of all of our obligations, all the critiques, self critiques and things from other people. It's outside of all of our responsibilities and these titles that we give ourselves…and it's just exploring places beyond the norm.” “We heal, and we come back recognizing really the divinity of who we each are, and we all are.” “Our longings are supposed to feel good to us.” “We can't unlearn the old tricks, but we absolutely can learn new tricks...we have to find that personal motivation, inspiration to be a forever learner, and be willing to reprogram ourselves so that we can live life limitlessly and have joy more abundantly.” “We need to be very careful about whose energy we allow to come into our being, into our energy space around us, and then into our physical being.” “I protect my physical, emotional, mental and spiritual body from any energy that does not serve my highest good. And I protect the individual that I'm working with, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually for any energy that is not theirs, and does not protect or lift up their highest good.” “That's what grounding and earthing is, like releasing and receiving the reciprocity of it, and then maybe also giving some good energy to the earth. I dig my fingers down into the dirt, and I'm connecting with the grid of all that's living.” “What you can choose to intentionally do is not perpetuate an energetic vibration that's not serving both of your highest good.” “I'm going to put out what I'd like to get back and trust that, in the giving, the receiving takes care of itself.” “Living limitlessly is also living ‘labellessly’.” “And we can unintentionally oppress our fellow brothers and sisters in ways that we would never want to if we were really operating in this heart space.” “Living life limitlessly, finding your joy all the time, and knowing that God lives within, and we are all one in the same, and equal and able to manifest.” Links: <a href="https://joyfullyyou.life/" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life homepage</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyyou_life/" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoyfullyYou" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joyfullyyoulife" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life Twitter</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/joyfullyyou" rel="nofollow">Joyfully You Life linktree</a> <a href="https://althealawtonthompson.com/" rel="nofollow">Althea's Homepage</a> <a href="https://alt-unlimited-llc.square.site/" rel="nofollow">Althea's Store</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Altheatized/" rel="nofollow">Althea's Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/althealawtonthompson/" rel="nofollow">Althea's Instagram</a> <a href="https://biolinky.co/althealawtonthompson" rel="nofollow">Althea's Biolinky</a></p>
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