As the New Year begins, many of us are thinking about fitness—whether it’s returning after a break or starting fresh. In this minisode of Ray on Health and Culture, we’re tackling the challenges and possibilities of reclaiming your movement goals with a balanced and compassionate approach.

From ergonomic adjustments to make movement part of your environment, to embracing non-linear progress as a sustainable resolution, I’ll share practical tips to ease back into fitness and stay motivated. Plus, we’ll highlight the importance of recovery periods, because sometimes resting is the best way forward.

This episode is your reminder that fitness is personal, progress isn’t a straight line, and there’s no better time than now to take that next step—big or small.

Several gymgoers have to navigate the world of fitness. The physical space of the gym is one of the most important but daunting places for many with image concerns or other areas of vulnerability. But how does this play out in current gym culture and what can we learn to evolve and cure the bad culture from gym culture? Tune in to this minisode to find out more!

During the September 10th, 2024 USA presidential debate, the voters heard the primary candidates speak on what changes and direction they would like to see in the country. Unfortunately, the moderators did not provide much time for the healthcare topic as many policyholders and uninsured alike seek out assistance or reprieve from the current USA healthcare environment.

Even worse, none of the two candidates spoke out on key issues such as nutrition, food availability, or even grocery prices on that matter. Therefore, the advocates will need to explain precisely and effectively which key health issues need to be addressed in order to make the USA a leading nation of health.

Tune in to this part of a multi-part episode where we discuss the impacts of food availability and why this issue is relevant within the current political climate and where future action may elevate our health conditions within our bodies and our local environment!

To note: while this is the formal start to the episode, the bonus episode covering the RFK addition to Trump's campaign may help inform on the perspective we are after here and why I am not pleased with the current healthcare suggestions for the country.