The Great World Race: The Remarkable Journey of Ellen Hunter Gans
The Race That Became a Lesson in Resilience The waiver for Antarctica was not especially comforting. In fact, according to Ellen Hunter Gans, it essentially boiled down to a simple message: if something goes wrong on the frozen continent, you're on your own. For many people, such a warning would serve as a compelling reason to stay home. For Gans,…
Why This Exercise Deserves a Spot in Your Workout
The Dumbbell Lateral Lunge Most people train in straight lines. We squat up and down, lunge forward, walk forward, run forward, and for a lot of us, lean forward at a desk during our work day. But everyday life—and most sports—require us to move through multiple planes of movement. That’s why I’m a big fan of the dumbbell lateral lunge.…
Tech Life with Taino: Why You Need to Stop Multitasking
The Hype of Multitasking Going to my first job interviews 15 years ago, I often got the question “Can you juggle multiple tasks at once?” I enthusiastically answered “Yes!” Hiring my first employees 10 years ago, I often asked the question “Can you juggle multiple tasks at once?” I enthusiastically got the answer “Yes!” Multitasking has been a trait to…
Everyday Habits That Strengthen Mental Well-Being
Mental health is shaped by daily choices as much as major life events. While no single habit can eliminate stress or prevent every emotional challenge, consistent self-care practices can improve resilience, support emotional balance, and help you navigate life's ups and downs. The key is building routines that fit naturally into your lifestyle instead of chasing perfection. Key Takeaways Small,…
The Body Mind Connection: Money Won’t Make You Happy
Many people spend much of their lives pursuing more money. We tell ourselves that if we could just earn a little more, save a little more, or buy a few more things, happiness would finally arrive. While financial stability is certainly important, the evidence is clear: beyond meeting our basic needs, more money does not automatically lead to greater happiness,…
The Wellness Reframe: Beyond the Scale
When did a three-digit number become the boss of us? My clothes have been lying to me. Or maybe — finally — they've been telling the truth. Last spring, I pulled on a pair of jeans I hadn't worn since before I got serious about strength training. They didn't fit. I nearly spiraled — until I realized they were tight…
Tech Life with Taino: Handling Information Overload
More information in a day than in a lifetime Some studies estimate that the average person today processes or gets exposed to more information in a day than a person would come across in their whole life a few hundred years ago. But we still have the same brain. And the production of information has increased around 50,000 times just…
The Body Mind Connection: Beyond the Diploma
Stoic Lessons for Life’s Next Chapter Graduation is often described as the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It is a moment filled with excitement, uncertainty, pride, and reflection. Whether graduating from high school, college, graduate school, or a professional program, people naturally begin thinking about the future, their identity, and what success truly means. While graduation…
The Wellness Reframe: Stop Getting Ready to Live Your Life
When you’re focused on crushing the path, you miss the point of walking it. A stretch of the Camino taught me the difference. The Mistake I Made in Spain In 2022, Bill and I walked one leg, a 17-mile stretch, of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. I showed up the way I show up to most things — ready…
Foam Rolling 101
A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Moving Better and Feeling Better Walk into most gyms, and you’ll find a few foam rollers tucked into a corner. For some gyms they’ve achieved a prominent location in a central location for ease of access. Some people swear by them. Others walk right past. And if you’ve ever actually tried one, you know that…
Tech Life with Taino: The Habits of a Mindful Tech-Advocate
The parent scrolling at the playground My “aha-moment” that started my journey into the digital well-being field occurred in 2018 at a playground. I was crawling around at ground-level with my kids when another child started crying. I look up to look for the parent, but all I see is the backside of a bunch of smartphones, the users scrolling…
