Life in Italy during the Coronavirus crisis w/ Angelo Carotenuto, LivItaly

03/19/20 • 45 min

All Who Wander with Anne Taylor Hartzell

In this episode you will learn:

What daily life is like in Italy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis
How this small business owner is navigating this unprecedented crisis in the travel industry
What we can learn from what happened in Italy to make changes here in the US
The signs of hope they are seeing - from singing flash mobs, to making pizza in their homes to experiencing the beauty of humanity and simple pleasures and celebrations of traditional cultural values that are emerging from this crisis
How to keep dreaming together until the world returns to travel

Angelo Carotenuto is the co-founder of LivItaly Tours, a family owned company, dedicated to helping you live and love Italy through private and small group tours of Rome, Florence, Venice & more. LivItaly is a beloved tour partner of Ciao Bambino, a full service luxury travel agency for families where Anne serves as VP of Marketing.

In this episode you will learn:

What daily life is like in Italy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis
How this small business owner is navigating this unprecedented crisis in the travel industry
What we can learn from what happened in Italy to make changes here in the US
The signs of hope they are seeing - from singing flash mobs, to making pizza in their homes to experiencing the beauty of humanity and simple pleasures and celebrations of traditional cultural values that are emerging from this crisis
How to keep dreaming together until the world returns to travel

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How to help teens cope with social distancing w/ Dr. Amy Mezulis

Dr. Amy Mezulis is a Seattle based licensed clinical psychologist and Chair of Seattle Pacific University's Clinical Psychology Department. Dr. Mezulis specializes in adolescents, including mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, suicidality and self-injury, trauma, substance use, and adolescent development. In this episode you will learn:

How to help your teen create structure, meaning and purpose for their days at home
What are the important conversations to have with our teens right now
How to honor and acknowledge the disappointments, while helping them see the good in difficult situations
How to be a good role model accurate information and teach them where to find trusted news sources
How to coach your teen to to identify and reach out to other teen friends who may be at risk
Tips and tools available to help teens cope with social distancing.
Subscribe to the cultureSHIFTing community and get the free "How to help teens cope with social distancing" PDF from Amy's new teletherapy startup, Uplift here.
Encourage your teen to start a gratitude journal to help rechannel anxiety with apps such as Happyfeed and 5 minutes of Gratitude.

About UpLift and Dr. Amy Mezulis

UpLift is a new teletherapy service that Amy and colleagues, including Michelle Kuhn, are building to deliver quality mental health care to teens and their families. They are now accepting teletherapy clients. Families can find out more at www.upliftnavigator.com or email Amy: drmezulis [at] mezulispsychologicial.com.

For more from Dr. Amy Mezulis listen to culture SHIFT Episode #2 "Our Teens Mental Health Crisis." Learn more about her work at Seattle Pacific University and her private practice at Eastside Psychological Associates.

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only. If you or your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help from a licensed medical professional.

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Gut check: Our Immune Health w/ Jetson co-founder Stefan Weitz

Stefan Weitz is the co-founder of Jetson, the first seasonal probiotics company to help make it simpler for people to get healthier. In this episode you will learn:

How his own battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) led him to transforming his own health and founding Jetson
The role probiotics play in gut health and why gut health is important to overall immune health
What seasonal probiotics are and how they work
What sites and sources of information Stefan and his team of doctors at Jetson rely on for reliable health news including:
- Ars Technica
- World Health Organization (WHO) Mythbusters
- Journal of Nature

Jetson is a new probiotic company enabling Americans to lead a healthier life through honest, high-quality, affordable, and scientifically proven-to-be-effective probiotic products tailored to the human body’s specific needs each season of the year. For more information on Jetson and to sign up for the Jetson newsletter go to wearejetson.com.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider for any questions.