Dr. Scott's Health and Wellness Corner
By Dr. Forster Scott, PhD
Dr. Scott's Health and Wellness CornerMay 05, 2023
Exercise Adherence and Motivation
SAD- The Standard American Diet: Nutrition, Health Management, and Disease Prevention.
Welcome to Dr. Scott’s Health and Wellness Corner! Our guest is Dr. Michael Bivins, a certified health coach and autoimmune holistic nutrition coach. He also holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University’s Dr. T. Colin Campbell's Center for Nutrition Studies. Dr. Bivins is also the founder of Pride & Strive Inc., which serves as a youth development program. We discuss issues related to nutrition, cholesterol, autoimmune diseases, and the relationship between health, diet, and plant-based nutrition. We also touch upon Dr. Bivin’s personal experiences with high cholesterol, multiple sclerosis in his family, and how knowledge and changes in diet led to improved health outcomes.
Stay tuned for future episodes and projects by following this podcast, Instagram @drlfscott, Facebook at Fusion Fit & Well, and website www.fusionwellnessnow.com.
The Black Athlete, Mental Health and Performance
In light of the media storm around Naomi Osaka withdrawing from tennis competitions, issues around the Black athlete and mental health are discussed. Dr. Scott touches upon historical aspects of athletes and social justice protests, the unique challenges that Black athletes may face; especially at elite competitive levels, and the relationship between mental health and sport performance. High profile athletes like Simone Biles, Serena Williams, and Flo Jo are discussed in relation to racism and sexism in sport, as well as the relationship between athletic and racial identity.
Unpacking Trauma
Welcome to Dr. Scott's Health and Wellness Corner. We are proud to present our fourth episode which features an interview with Dr. Taunya M. Tinsley. Dr. Tinsley is the owner of Transitions Counseling Service, LLC where she provides individual, marriage, family and group counseling and consultative services. In this episode, Dr. Scott and Dr. Tinsley discuss how to recognize and overcome trauma. Some topics include: signs and symptoms of trauma, coping strategies, and resources for seeking help and advice.
To learn more about Dr. Tinsley's services, please visit: https://transitionsaalp.com
Stay tuned for future episodes and projects: Instagram: drlfscott / Facebook: Fusion Fit & Well / Website: https://fusionwellnessnow.com
Resources from today's episode:
*pyschologytoday.com
* borislhensonfoundation.org
*24/7 Crisis Text Line: 741741
*National Suicide Prevention Life Line: 1-800-273-TALK
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Return to School, Sport, and Beyond
Welcome to Dr. Scott's Health and Wellness Corner. We are proud to present our third episode which features an interview with Brother Damond Warren, M.Ed.. Brother Damond Warren is a veteran educator with 29 years of experience, a 35-year member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, a member of 100 Black Men of Philadelphia, and the founder of P.E.A.C.E. (Please Educate All Children Equally). In this episode, Dr. Scott and Brother Warren discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the return to school as well as its impact on sports. Some topics include: remote learning, challenges related to educating Black males, and the state of recreational and school sports.
Stay tuned for future episodes and projects: Instagram: drlfscott / Facebook: Fusion Fit & Well / Website: https://fusionwellnessnow.com
To learn more about P.E.A.C.E., please visit Please Educate All Children Equally, A Division of Davis & Frederick LLC on Facebook.
Sport Psychology, Diversity, Student-Athletes, and Covid-19
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To learn more about Dr. Owens, please visit: www.uws.edu/profiles/rob-owens/
