Permission and Absolution

In this interview, which stemmed from a drawing Rich did of Mindy, Mindy discusses the challenges of turning pro in her 40's, while balancing a career, a marriage and kids. A must listen for people who want to understand how fitness can be woven into a busy life!

Rich interviews Emily Chang. Emily is an IFBB Wellness Pro, US Navy Veteran, fitness coach and model.

This is the inaugural episode for Rich's interview series where he interviews the subjects of his drawings. In this episode, Rich interviews Julia Shelley, who is a former UN flight attendant, a professional fitness competitor and a fitness coach. Julia is the founder of Army of Angels, where she coaches women over 35 to live their fittest and best lives. Video of the interview is also available on YouTube.From Julia's website:"Julia Shelley is a dedicated coach, athlete, and adventure-seeker who thrives on bucket lists, bold challenges, and empowering women to live their best lives. Before founding Army of Angels, Julia built an incredible foundation of experience as a pro fitness competitor, USA fitness champion, and United Nations flight attendant, where she spent over 21 years traveling the globe and witnessing the transformative power of resilience, strength, and determination.With certifications in PTS, PN1, PN2, and YTT400, Julia combines her expertise in fitness, nutrition, and yoga to create well-rounded coaching programs. She leads by example, inspiring her angels to embrace self-improvement, build strength, and unlock their limitless potential."

Rich Dlin is a tutor, a high school teacher, a university professor and hobbyist of many flavours. In this episode Rich discusses his thoughts on laying out clear expectations, and reflecting on how to respond when we find that we have not, or that someone has not done so for ur.

Rich Dlin is a former high school teacher, university professor and hobbyist of many flavours. In this episode Rich discusses his ideas self-permission and self-absolution, and how these concepts cause an unhealthy spiral that marginalizes natural consequences.

Rich Dlin is a high school teacher, university professor and hobbyist of many flavours. In this episode Rich discusses his ideas about the causes of anxiety and depressive states, and strategies to deal with them.

Rich Dlin is a high school teacher, university professor and hobbyist of many flavours. In this episode Rich applies various driving metaphors to life, and discusses how these concepts lead to a more rewarding and content existence.

Rich Dlin is a high school teacher, university professor and hobbyist of many flavours. In this episode Rich discusses what he means when he calls someone a Hero, and then talks about a few of the people (and one non-human) he considers heroes, and why.

Rich Dlin is a high school teacher, university professor and hobbyist of many flavours. In this, his very first episode, Rich talks about honesty, and how it can impact and improve your life and the lives of those around you.