BPOS Podcast
Stagione 1
Cindy Present
Mike Thompson
Greg Goodman
David Aguilar
Rylee Carfer
Support and Community
When does it get easier?
Tim Kennedy
Grieving With Family
di Mike McKim
Cindy has devoted her life to the wellness and watersports industries. As a fourth-generation resident of Lake Austin, where she still lives along with a Hill Country cabin near the Medina River, her connection to Texas waterways runs deep. Inspired by her father, Cindy has spent years exploring the state’s lakes and rivers, blending her love for water with a strong commitment to health, philanthropy, and business. As Director of Marketing and Wellness and a member of the Executive Committee at Lake Austin Spa Resort, Cindy plays a key role in shaping the resort's direction. Her background in Health Promotion allows her to expertly collaborate with resort teams to develop wellness programs while crafting marketing strategies that consistently earn global awards and recognition for the property. Cindy’s personal and professional life has been closely intertwined with the wellness and watersports industries. She currently sits on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Boating Advisory Committee, is a Flatwater Foundation Dam That Cancer Event Support Paddler, a former Lululemon Athlete Ambassador, and noted as one of Austin Fit Magazine’s Best of Austin Workout Coaches. As a former competitive water skier, professional Sea World show skier, paddleboard racer, corporate wellness director, personal coach, private trainer, and competitive Ironman athlete, wellness and water have continuously shaped Cindy’s life and positively influenced those around her. Cindy’s commitment to wellness is further reflected in her co-founding of Operation Get Out, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides events, outings and resources for individuals and organizations to intentionally utilize nature and water for positive mental, emotional and physical wellness. Among its many offerings is Get Out Girl Surf and Paddle Jam, the largest all-female wake and paddle event in the nation. Now in its 11th year, this event supports female first responders, military and nurses and was established in honor of Kristin McLain and Jessica Hollis, both Travis County first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty. As an Ambassador of Blue Mind science, Cindy passionately advocates for the wellness benefits of being in, near, and on the water. Her mission is to help others discover the transformative effects of water on health, inspiring them to not only improve their well-being but also to protect and cherish our natural waterways. Website: www.OperationGetOut.org IG & FB: @opgetoutorg
Mike Thompson is a 4-time cancer survivor who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at the age of 10. After undergoing 2 bone marrow transplants, 75 surgeries including facial reconstruction, he developed an addiction to opioids. With support from family and friends and a tremendous amount of will power, Mike not only beat cancer and addiction, but he also clawed his way back to being a competitive athlete with highlights like completing the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii and successfully summitting Mount Kilimanjaro. Instagram: @mikethompsonx4 Finding Good Website: www.findinggood.co Finding Good Podcast
Greg Goodman is a musician and founder of Austin’s KTonic Kombucha. He grew up in the Houston-area and attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Greg and his wife Lulu moved to Austin in 2008 with their growing family of 5. Meadow Goodman, their youngest daughter, lost her battle with mental illness at the age of 15 on August 12, 2023. We discuss some of the early signs of mental illness, his tragic loss and how he is channeling that grief into helping others, including a fundraising concert named in honor of his daughter Meadow. MeadowFest - A Concert For Mental Health Awareness Date: August 24, 2024 Artists: Grupo Fantasma, Superfonicos, Como Las Movies with Sabrina Ellis, Nemegata, The Point, Somebody Someone, School of Rock Date: August 24, 2024 Time: Doors at 6:30 PM; Event starts at 7:00 PM; Event ends at midnight Location: Far Out Lounge, 8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745 Tickets: $25 pre-sale, $30 general admission, $35 at the door, $100 VIP Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/meadowfestxfarout www.ktonickombucha.com www.instagram.com/ktonickombucha www.facebook.com/ktonic www.twitter.com/ktonickombucha
David Aguilar is a videographer and content creator who uses his aerial drone photography skills to capture the most impressive views of the Austin skyline. From drug addict to coffee roaster to successful entrepreneur, David and I talk about the loss of his brother and how it affected him and his family. https://www.instagram.com/aerialaustin_/
Rylee Carfer is a board certified music therapist who works with military members with post traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury.
Support can come from many different places and your community is one of them. As a Gold Star Father, I am fortunate to have an organization like T.A.P.S to help me along my personal journey. I also fee fortunate to participate in events like the past Memorial Day event at Staccato Ranch with Tulsi Gabbard and hundreds of great people to raise money for the Gold Star Families Foundation.
When does it get easier is a question I hear and one I ask myself. In this short, solo episode, I discuss if it really gets easier or if we simply learn how to live with and deal with trauma and grief.
Tim Kennedy is an entrepreneur, NYT Best Selling author, BJJ black belt, UFC fighter, Green Beret, Sniper, TV host, and an unapologetic American! We discuss how physical activity helps us deal with grief and mental health.
In this episode I discuss the importance of family while going through the grieving process and some of the challenges that you may encounter.
Knowing what to say to someone, who has suffered a loss, can be difficult and confusing. Today I share some personal stories to demonstrate how powerful your words (or lack of words) can be.