Live Well Podcast by Blue Zones Project Fort Worth

Ep. 16 Live Well Podcast - Hasan Tinwala: A view of well-being and healthcare from a future physician.

Hasan Tinwala is a future physician, Texas Health 2023 Gunnin Fellow, and an inspiring world changer. Hasan's motives for being a doctor expands beyond financial and professional. "How do we really help people and tend to their needs?" stats Hasan. Join the conversation as Hasan discusses his view of our healthcare system and public health from the perspective of a growing, future physician.

Ep. 15 - Marcos Ortiz: Marcos Ortiz: La Gran Plaza is a great place to shop, eat, play, and .... walk?

La Gran Plaza in Fort Worth, Texas happens to be one of the most visited malls in the state of Texas. Occupancy is at an all-time high, parking lots are consistently full, and people from all over the metro plex are coming to La Gran Plaza to shop, eat, play, and enjoy some live entertainment. Listen to how the leadership of this mall has decided to partner with North Texas Healthy Communities to create a wellness component for all who come to La Gran: 'Pasos para un mejor bienestar.'

Ep. 14 - Elliott Pickering: How connectivity and longevity go hand in hand.

Elliott Pickering is the executive Pastor for a large faith-based organization located in Southwest Fort Worth called Trademark Church. Elliott specializes in connecting people into life groups and making sure connectivity is accessible to everyone who attends Trademark. Listen to how connecting with people will help with your mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health.

Ep. 13 - Brenda Patton: The important role policy plays in creating a healthier city.

Brenda Espinoza Patton serves as the Program Director of Policy for Blue Zones Project FW / North Texas Healthy Communities. Brenda plays a vital role in creating sustainable changes through policy work. When creating a healthier city, policy is a must in creating transformative solutions and allowing change to happen. Learn what policy is and what Fort Worth is doing to create change.

Ep.12 - Robert White: Personal health becoming more than a cultural standard of approval.

Robert White is the pastor of Freedom Church in Bedford, Texas. In 2020 after a COVID-19 scare, Robert began a journey to better his health and wellbeing. Living in Fort Worth, Robert was introduced to Blue Zones Project Fort Worth where he began to implement well-being best practices. Two years later Robert has lost 135lbs! He eats better, walks regularly, and has implemented well-being practices with his congregation. In this episode, Robert is back to discuss the health and well-being of Faith based leaders and a new way to view faith, health, and influences in your life.