Olympic gold medalist Apolo Ohno, Emmy-winning comic Paula Poundstone, and upbeat spiritual life coach Yvonne Ryba offer thoughtful routes to well-being.
Can performance-mindedOlympian, a joy-seeking comedian, and an optimistic spiritual thinker show us the way to feel-good health—even happiness—in an age of seemingly 24-7 bad news, mounting everyday stress, and resulting brain drain?
With a nourished mind, an active body, and meaningful connectedness—to community, a higher power, or even a biochemical-boosting “Hiya!” at martial arts class—health-minded happiness, they attest, is attainable and sustainable.
Mindset, nutrition, nature, and a sense of fulfillment are key to navigating this journey for eight-time Olympic medalist turned wellness advocate and tech entrepreneur Apolo Ohno, who co-founded the brain health and life-coaching company Allysian Sciences after hanging up his short-track speed skates in 2010.
“I think we all often get caught up in the rat race, and I want to help people to start understanding that we have control over our own happiness,” says Ohno, 36. “Our perception, our mind, is a huge component of how we live and the decisions we make daily. And a very strong mind-body connection is absolutely integral to making sure that we have fulfillment and are happy. I want people to recognize the power we have regardless of skill set. Very simple tweaks that you can do in your body and mind and lifestyle make the biggest difference.”
At times, the path to bliss takes creative experimenting, though. A quick wit and willing body helped stand-up comic Paula Poundstone captain her adventures as her own glee-hunting guinea pig in her insightful and endorphin-releasing level funny book The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
10 Tips For A Heart-Healthy Diet
Whether you have years of unhealthy eating under your belt, or simply want to fine-tune your diet, here are 10 heart-healthy diet tips.
From Vegan To Keto: Myths About Nutrition
Q I want to eat healthy. How do I sort out the marketing hype from the science in the diet wars? — Kurt, Seattle
5 Ways To Shake Things Up
Ring in the new year with a new outlook at the gym.
7 Best Diets For Your Health
There’s no perfect diet for everyone. So before you pick a plan, be sure to do your research on what it can and can’t do for your health.
Aromatherapy For A Healthy Heart
Many are mindful of how diet and exercise affect heart health, but aromatherapy offers complementary support with essential oils.
Secrets To Zen
Q: Any natural ways to manage stress and anxiety I haven’t heard a million times? — Sam B., New York
Ease Gas With Herbs
Botanical solutions for excess gas and digestive distress
Linda Evans
The Dynasty icon embraces mind-body wellness to stay active and centred at 74
Ayurvedic Herb Guide
These seemingly magical botanicals have been an integral part of Ayurvedic healing for thousands of years—here’s how they work and what they can do for you.
All About Keratin
Long an ingredient in topical products, keratin has become the latest breakthrough nutrient in supplements for hair, skin, and nail health.
