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Dennis Shaw is a musician, marathoner (Boston!), retired military officer, math modeler, muse, and United Methodist Pastor. A keen observer of the human condition, he has degrees in music, quantitative methods (don’t ask!), theology and leadership. He will discuss with other leaders how to become engaged and present in our current leadership opportunities. Critical to leadership is strong self-awareness. Becoming authentic, empathetic, and aware will form the framework of all discussions. You can access and follow this podcast on Apple, Podbean, Spotify and Amazon Music.
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Monday Feb 03, 2025
The Reinhards: Faith, Fitness, and A Holistic Approach to Wellness
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
(Note: Look in the links below for a bonus episode: the entire, unedited interview. Excellent Resource!)
Welcome to Mindful Leader, hosted by Dennis Shaw and focused on helping lay and clergy leadership in the local church.
In this episode, we delve into the realm of health and wellness with guests Steve and Tracy Reinhard. Steve, retired United Methodist Clergy, and Tracy, a Certified Health Coach, join forces to foster greater well-being among individuals and communities.
The episode explores the potential influence of church leadership on promoting health, emphasizing the importance of leaders embodying vitality and progress. Steve shares his journey from retirement to renewed energy, inspired by a holistic health approach, shedding light on the scriptural grounding of self-care.
Tracy discusses the transformation achievable through cultivating foundational health habits. Her personal success story underscores the life-changing impact of embracing lifestyle changes over mere dieting. Together, they stress the significance of a healthy mindset, learning to nurture oneself, and reshaping habits to enhance overall life quality.
This insightful conversation navigates the interplay between community support, personal accountability, and mindful leadership, aiming to inspire listeners toward sustainable changes and a fulfilling, abundant life.
Note:Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.
** Helpful Links **
A bonus episode for this is HERE. It is the entire hour plus interview. An excellent resource for more detail and help. Both the edited version and the unedited interview are excellent resources.
A Transcript of this podcast is HERE.
Tracy mentions two books by Dr. Wayne Scott Anderson. Habits of Health and Lifebook.
Steve mentions a book by Jim Dethmer and others: HERE.
An earlier Mindful Leader episode with Ryan Canaday and the effect of alcohol is HERE. An episode where Dennis talks about a more complete tool belt is HERE.
Tracy email is HERE.
Dennis email is HERE.
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