Using Comedy to Overcome Adversity

Join me and the amazingly driven Kelsey Lensman whose commitment to health and wellbeing has helped her overcome her own limitations and create a template of strength, hope and motivation for others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-wimberger/support

Join me and Surina Jindal in this discussion of overcoming trauma, fear, stress and adversity through creativity and comedy. Surina Jindal is an actress (Succession, Outsourced, 90210), award-winning producer, and public speaking coach.  She is the co-creator and executive producer of the 2021 Comedy Central feature film Hot Mess Holiday. Jindal starred and executive produced alongside Gunpowder & Sky and Kal Penn.  She recently co-produced The Giants, a sumo wrestling docuseries currently airing on Rakuten TV. The series won the 2022 Sports Industry Award for Best Original Content Series.  She also co-produced Lemon (2017), a comedic short starring Jennifer Westfeldt, Noah Bean, and Jenn Lyon. The short premiered at Tribeca, played in festivals worldwide and aired on United Airlines and Amazon Prime, where it became one of the most-watched shorts on Amazon. For her producing efforts, Jindal also became an IFP Screen Forward Labs Fellow. Her recent producing stint in India had her developing a sitcom for Netflix India, as well as producing and directing the podcast My Ex-Breast for Audible. Jindal recently served as the Director of Development at Ambassador Studios, a sports and gaming media company focused on frontier markets.  She just completed her directorial debut, Title Fight: Between Two Worlds, a feature-length documentary about Arjan Singh Bhullar, the first South Asian MMA heavyweight champion of the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-wimberger/support

Hold on to your seat and learn how to turn trauma into motivation as Lisa Wimberger talks with Guinness Book of World Records holder and Forbes 30 under 30 Devon Levesque. This is about alchemizing some of the worst kind of trauma into a no-holds barred success story of heart, mind, and optimal performance.  Devon Lévesque is a 30-year-old serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and fitness enthusiast. At 23, and after 5 years of working in the hospitality sector, he began coaching clients on positive energy and his unique health practices, which quickly led him to start his first company. He is the founder of two companies; The DML Group, which invests in growth stage health and wellness companies and Creator & Company, a growth marketing firm helping selected brands build community. Devon and his team have invested and spearheaded marketing initiatives for some of the largest companies in the industry including Super Coffee, Playbook, Whoop, Promix, ARENA, Gymshark and more. Aside from his business ventures, Devon lists mental and physical health as a top priority. He bear crawled a marathon in 2020 in 20 hours and 48 minutes to not only set a world record but raise capital for suicide awareness and mental health. He is now in the middle of his next purpose driven challenge by summiting the highest point on every continent in the world.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-wimberger/support

In this episode Lisa talks with international yoga teacher and influencer, Adell Bridges. They dive into the very ignored topic of hyper mobility and how to use neuroplasticity and yoga for safe movement. Adell Bridges is a yoga teacher, health coach, and author who grew up in Mississippi, moved to the UK, and after a few years of wandering aimlessly through life, found yoga. She spent two years travelling as a nomad around the world teaching yoga, and continuing her training in various areas of mindfulness and movement. Adell is a self-proclaimed geek, and applies her degree in psychology with her training in the neurology of movement to her yoga and movement teachings. She now splits her time between London and Florida, and shares her love for the power of mindful movement to her online community on MoveWithAdell.com Connect with Neurosculpting at www.neurosculpting.com IG: @neurosculpting FB: @neurosculptinginstitute --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-wimberger/support

In this episode, Lisa Wimberger and her guest, movement expert Adell Bridges, delve into the transformative impact of movement on our physical and mental health. Adell shares her personal journey and the science behind how incorporating movement into our daily lives can lead to profound well-being. Tune in to discover practical tips and inspiring insights to help you embrace movement as a key component of a healthier, happier life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-wimberger/support

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Ben Pakulski, the godfather of intelligent muscle building and the creator of the highly acclaimed MI40 Training System. They discuss Ben's unique approach to health and fitness, which combines scientific research, expert knowledge, and personal experiences to revolutionize muscle building and optimize the human body. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-wimberger/support

In this heartwarming episode of Unlock Hope, Lisa Wimberger sits down with her friend, Jody Levy, to discuss the transformative role hope plays in their lives. They dive into the life-changing potential of neurosculpting, a powerful technique that rewires the brain for greater resilience and positivity. Through shared stories of their bond, they reveal how hope, neurosculpting, and friendship intertwine to create a strong foundation for personal growth and happiness. Together, they created NeuroPraxis, an app using interactive digital Neurosculpting® modules that optimize brain neuroplasticity and support wellbeing. Through shared stories of their bond, they reveal how hope, neurosculpting, and friendship intertwine to create a strong foundation for personal growth and happiness. Download the app for free at the link below.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/neuropraxis/id1521480241 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-wimberger/support

In this eye-opening episode of Unlock Hope, host Lisa Wimberger welcomes the insightful Chloe Macintosh to explore the vast spectrum of intimacy. They delve into the unique ways women connect with their bodies, discussing how societal pressures and expectations contribute to desensitization. Listen in as they share empowering strategies for rekindling sensitivity and fostering a deeper, more authentic relationship with our physical selves in a world that often demands detachment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-wimberger/support

In this episode of Unlock Hope, host Lisa Wimberger interviews George Mumford, a globally recognized speaker, teacher, and coach known for his groundbreaking mindfulness techniques. Mumford shares his journey from a college basketball player with a pain medication addiction to a mindfulness coach who has worked with NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Through his book, The Mindful Athlete, Mumford provides both memoir and instruction to help listeners access their inner masterpieces. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-wimberger/support

In this episode of "Unlock Hope," host Lisa Wimberger shares her personal story of how a hysterectomy led her to a deeper understanding of her womanhood. She discusses the emotions and challenges that came with the procedure, as well as the newfound sense of empowerment and clarity it brought her. Join Lisa for a candid and inspiring conversation about self-discovery and growth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-wimberger/support