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Grow the Good

Grow the Good, formerly The Sonya Looney Show, is your guide to continual personal growth, meaningful connections, and positive impact in the world. Challenge the idea that you are broken or need fixing. Instead, discover how to cultivate the good that already exists within you and amplify the strengths and potential you may not yet realize you have. Grounded in the science of positive psychology and guided by the pillars of purpose, vitality, resilience, hope, and connection, each episode is packed

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59:58

How to Say What You Mean with Oren Jay Sofer

Grow the Good ·

2020/10/22

Sometimes it's hard to say what you mean. Oren Jay Sofer says, "Communication is a learnable skill and it’s one of the most powerful levers for making change in your life and the world." Non-violent communication is about taking responsibility for what we are experiencing using empathy, deep listening, know how to make requests. Author and renowned meditation instructor Oren Jay Sofer regularly teaches a mindful approach to non-violent communication. spent two and a half years of living as an

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56:28

The Revolutionary Potential of the Bicycle For Women...

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2020/10/16

Hannah Ross has researched and documented the revolutionary potential of the bicycle. Her book, Revolutions: How Women Changed the World on Two Wheels is a chronicle about the history of the bike how over the last 130 years, it has helped women change history. From the evolution of the design of bikes to the importance of the bicycle in the women’s suffragette movement, to even the Black Lives Matter movement, the bike has been a cornerstone throughout our history. We didn't have time to get into

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46:21

My Athlete Motherhood Series Episode 6:...

Grow the Good ·

2020/10/08

Once per month, I'm checking in with you to talk about my journey as a new athlete mom. I'll talk about time management, how getting back to and maintaining a training schedule is going post-partum, the mental and emotional pieces too. I'll tell you what it's really like and hopefully give you some nuggets you can apply to your own lives as well. This podcast is supported by Wahoo Fitness who has been a great partner during my journey as a pregnant athlete and new mom! My husband, Matt Ewonus has

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01:00:14

Sports Psychology and How to Communicate with Your...

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2020/10/01

Have you ever thought about sports psychology and how to communicate with your kids as a parent and/or youth coach? First of all, most youth coaches are volunteers. It's so great that many people generously spend their time developing children as athletes and in team environments. However, as a listener of this show, you know I'm passionate about the impact of the words we use- the things we say to ourselves and to others. As a new mom, I'm really interested in learning how to communicate with

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01:02:34

Creating Positive Direction In Your Life with Stu...

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2020/09/24

Stu Massengill has infectious positive energy. That makes sense because he is a National Trainer for Tony Robbins, podcast host of his show Finding Direction, and a speaker. After building a massive business with his networking skills, Stu set off to travel the world, only to get diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 24. His pursuit of personal development helped him stay positive and his ability to build connection eventually enabled him to meet Tony Robbins. Now, he shares his

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01:04:44

Mobility for Peak Performance with Kelly Starrett The...

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2020/09/17

If you pay attention to mobility for peak performance then you've probably heard of Kelly Starrett from The Ready State (formerly MobilityWOD). Kelly is a wealth of knowledge. He has spent over 10,000 hours as a movement and mobility coach for players in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA, Olympic gold medalists, and other world-class athletes. He is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Kelly is also the author of several books including the NYT bestseller Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to

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51:57

How to Find Your Purpose with Misty Sansom

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2020/09/10

Find your purpose! How many times have we heard someone utter those words. The idea of purpose can be huge and intimidating. It's open-ended and it sometimes feels overwhelming because it sounds definitive. Well, Misty Sansom has spent years dedicating herself to helping others find their purpose so that they can feel more fulfilled. In this episode, we talked about how you can find your purpose, and surprisingly- your purpose doesn't have to be your job. Alternatively, Misty does help people

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38:41

My Athlete Motherhood Series Episode 5: Aging, the...

Grow the Good ·

2020/09/03

Once per month, I'm checking in with you to talk about my journey as a new athlete mom. I'll talk about time management, how getting back to and maintaining a training schedule is going post-partum, the mental and emotional pieces too. I'll tell you what it's really like and hopefully give you some nuggets you can apply to your own lives as well. This podcast is supported by Wahoo Fitness who has been a great partner during my journey as a pregnant athlete and new mom! My husband, Matt Ewonus has

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01:08:58

Sprouts: All You Need to Know About This Nutritional...

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2020/08/28

Doug Evans and sprouts have a few things in common. They are both super healthy and both contain an incredible amount of potential energy. Doug has used his energy for so many incredible life projects- from building incredible businesses in the health space to becoming an author about one of the most impactful nutritional powerhouses on the planet: the power of Sprouts. Many of us are interested in harnessing the benefits of eating more plants and I have a secret for you- sprouts are about as

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01:08:45

Dr. Michael Gervais and the Mental Skills of High...

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2020/08/20

"You can train three things: your craft, your body, and your mind." That's something you'll frequently hear from world-renowned high-performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais. I'm really excited about having him on the show because he is one of my personal heroes in the arena of mindset and psychology. He frequently talks about the importance of self-discovery and our own inner lives, being aware of and training our inner narrative, and the power of vulnerability. Over the course of 20 years

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01:03:40

How Plants Heal Marginalized Communities: Stephen...

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2020/08/13

Infectious positivity, inspirational curiousity, humor, and you Stephen Ritz is a South Bronx educator who believes that students should not have to leave their community to live, learn, and earn in a better one. An internationally acclaimed award-winning educator, Stephen is the author of the best-selling book, The Power Of A Plant, and founder of Green Bronx Machine. Known as “America’s Favorite Teacher,” Stephen is responsible for creating the first edible classroom in the world, which he has

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53:39

My Athlete Motherhood Series Episode 4

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2020/08/07

Once per month, I'm checking in with you to talk about my journey as a new athlete mom. I'll talk about time management, how getting back to and maintaining a training schedule is going post-partum, the mental and emotional pieces too. I'll tell you what it's really like and hopefully give you some nuggets you can apply to your own lives as well. This podcast is supported by Wahoo Fitness who has been a great partner during my journey as a pregnant athlete and new mom! I wanted to bring my husband,

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01:01:05

Your Comfort Zone Actually Isn't That Comfortable...

Grow the Good ·

2020/07/31

One of my favorite sayings is that limits live in our minds. Today's guest is all about helping people confront and overcome their own limiting beliefs by helping them understand what lens they are choosing to see the world. Rob Scott has had a very interesting life from being homeless with substance-abuse problems, to getting back on track and having a great career, to riding the roller coaster of a cancer diagnosis. What's Rob up to now? He is a personal development coach, hosts his own

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01:00:11

Take Charge of Your Hormones with Alison Tierney, RD

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2020/07/23

Alison Tierney is a registered dietitian and board-certified in oncology nutrition and started her business, Wholesome LLC in 2015. After developing an oncology nutrition program at a local academic cancer center, Alison pursued Wholesome exclusively as her business and client base continued to grow and increase in demand. Her passion for nutrition and healthy lifestyle is obvious in her work, her care for her clients, and her desire to always keep learning. Although Alison is board-certified in

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01:11:13

From X-Games Gold to Mom and Entrepreneur with Jen Hudak

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2020/07/16

Jen Hudak is an American freeski athlete specializing in halfpipe skiing. She is a 2-time world champion, 5-time X-Games medalist and 4-time national champion. In 2010, she won nearly every competition there was: X-Games, US Open, World Ski Invitational, Dew Tour, and US Nationals, to name a few. But one contest eluded her: The Olympics. She had a vision that halfpipe skiing would be an Olympic sport and served as a proud advocate for the sport over her 13-year professional ski career. With the

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35:22

How Not to Diet with Dr. Michael Greger

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2020/07/10

Dr. Michael Greger is on a mission to give people information on how to live their healthiest lives. The obesity pandemic in North America and globally is quickly escalating and Dr. Greger hs the most comprehensive book on evidence-based weight loss, the psychology behind our interpretation of how many calories are in food, and the danger of quick fixes like weight loss surgeries and diet pills. He also has the healthiest and easiest foods to add to your diet to help burn more fat. "It turns out

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01:08:48

My Athlete Motherhood Series Episode 3

Grow the Good ·

2020/07/02

Once per month, I'm checking in with you to talk about my journey as a new athlete mom. I'll talk about time management, how getting back to and maintaining a training schedule is going post-partum, the mental and emotional pieces too. I'll tell you what it's really like and hopefully give you some nuggets you can apply to your own lives as well. This podcast is supported by Wahoo Fitness who have been a great partner during my journey as a pregnant athlete and new mom! I wanted to bring my

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01:07:14

Alison Desir and Amir Figueroa: Running for Social...

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2020/06/25

Alison Desir and Amir Figueroa are on a mission for social change. The two individually found their love of running – Amir’s father died of HIV when Amir was 4 and Alison was struggling with depression and some very hard life challenges with a bad break-up and a very sick father. And from there, they found running through seeing others lead by example. Amir saw a friend with HIV walk a marathon and raise money for Harlem United. Alison saw a friend on social media who was a black man training

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59:50

The Evolution and Success of Katerina Nash

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2020/06/18

Katerina Nash is a timeless force in the sport of cycling. Not only is she a 2x Olympian in Mountain Biking, but she also has been to the Olympics twice for cross-country ski racing in 1998 and 2002. Her first Olympics was a the age of 17 and again in London 2012 and Rio 2016. Originally from the Czech Republic, Katerina moved to the U.S. in 2000 on a college scholarship for cross-country ski racing. Katerina has proven to be among the world’s most versatile and enduring athletes, showing the

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49:11

Diversity and Representation with Pro Cyclist Ayesha...

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2020/06/11

Ayesha McGowan is the first African American female Professional Cyclist, riding for Liv Cycling. She's on a mission to advocate for representation and is an inspiration for the next generation of African American female cyclists. Her bicycle has been a tool to not only help her accomplish her dreams, but as a vehicle for storytelling and social change. Ayesha noticed that our sport of competitive cycling was being represented in the media by white men and she took action. Her tagline is

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