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As of 2021, SARS-CoV-2 is still a novel virus. It's great to have vaccines, but there is a lot we do not know about the virus. In this episode, I compare Covid-19 to other pandemics like Cholera, Measles, and the Black Death. We also get a little deeper into some covid-19 data that might have eluded us because they are not so popular. Finally, we talk about the best way for you to approach the vaccines, and I do this by challenging you to think critically for yourselves. I hope you enjoy it.

Todays episodes features stories from my fathers passing on June 13, 2017; the story of Robin Roberts, co-host of Good Morning America (GMA) and her battle through cancer and MDS; the assassination attempt of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords of the 8th District of Arizona; and the passing of Arianna Huffington's mother, and the lessons the media mogul/sleep evangelist learned from grief.

With a guest -Romola Egunjobi

Hello world, I see you. Today, I tell five stories about racism, implicit biases, and the needless killings of the black race in America, how that dangerously impacts our mental health, and two simple actions that everyone can take today to make the world a better place. Sawubona /sow:'boh:nah/ is an ancient Zulu greeting that literally means "we see you", and more than that, it is an acknowledgement of the person in your presence. On the heels of CoVID-19, every major city in the US is experiencing protests for justice against racially motivated killings. These protests got violent in some cases and has got the attention of the world. Everyone is watching and aligning with the cause. Finally it seems like African Americans are now seen. Read the full story of how Amy Cooper, a white lady, attempted to exploit the deep, systemic racism in the US, against a black man, Christian Cooper. The conversation between both of them didn't have to end with Amy loosing her dog, her job, and "street cred". Christian says he lost his quiet life, and also, unintentionally, stirred an outrage against racism in the United States. Their sour story could have ended differently if only Amy truly saw Christian.  Tamir Rice was also killed in Cleveland, 2014, because someone saw him at a park, and saw a threat (simply because he was black). If they really saw Tamir, they'd have seen that he was only a 12-year old with a large heart and a beautiful life ahead of him. We need to really see each other for the wonderful humans that we are. Racism affects the mental wellness of people and that's why I take the time to talk about it on REAL fitness. Think about Sandra Bland. Sandra Bland was not killed by the bullets from a gun, but the full video of her arrest shows how unjust her arrest was. The police officer, Insignia, dehumanized her and the trauma of the arrest and being in jail unjust, led to her suicide. She didn't have to die like that. The viral video that showed four police officers involved in the daylight murder of George Floyd is appalling. It sparked an outrage in the nation at an unprecedented level and we just cannot wait for some form of justice for his life (and that of Ahmaud Arbery, BreonnaTaylor and every black who's been killed by racial policing), and more justice and reforms for the living. The truth default theory is premised on the idea that when we interact with people, we usually assume that they are telling the truth and respond to them likewise. I adapted this theory to show us a better way to relate with each other. We can default to love.    Background Music Credits War by Bob Marley A Change is Gonna Come by Brian Owens Diallo by Wyclef Jean   Other referenced materials: Meet Breonna Taylor Meet Ahmaud Arbery Read Amy Cooper's apology See the video Christian Cooper recorded

This is a domestic abuse story. Use the time markers below to navigate through the gripping story of how my guest suffered financial, emotional, psychological, and physical abuse. She was in denial and it literally killed her, but today she lives to tell her story. 03:42 -Tope's story begins 09:59 -Her nightmares continues 23:28 -Why did she keep going back to him? 28:04 -Significant self-esteem issues 30:58 -Intimate Partner manipulations 36:35 -Her breaking point 37:05 -abuse-induced health challenges 45:06 -Her death 47:13 -Her rebirth 48:19 -Forgiveness 51:08 -Parental support 56:06 -positive reaffirmations 58:45 -A word for the abused 62:13 -Blame God 64:18 -Recap of the main points 73:04 -Bonus clip If you need help from domestic abuse, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline on 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Domestic violence is also a public health issue because it impacts your health as the abused. You can get more information on domestic abuse, what it is, and how to identify the red flags here.

SARS-CoV-2, the official name of the coronavirus that causes the dreaded CoVID-19, is changing the way we work and relate with one another today. When HIV was identified in the early 1980s, it changed a lot about our sexual relations and the perceptions we have of people who got infected with the virus, albeit, not as much as SARS-CoV-2 is currently doing as of March, 2020. I open season 2 of the REAL Fitness podcast with my encounter with HIV, how I faced it and overcame the fear of the virus, and how my experience could be helpful in dealing with the novel coronavirus. Whatever month, year, or decade you're listening to this episode, I hope the story rings true and valuable for you, your loved ones, and your community. Detailed show notes and links to sites mentioned in this podcast will be in my show notes at www.realfitness.tv 

Do you really want to live forever young? What is it about birthdays, or the reminders that we are getting older, that gets us scared, worried, and sometimes depressed? I start the show with the sad story of Brooke Greenberg, a girl who was born in Maryland with a condition diagnosed as 'Syndrome X'. Brooke lived for only 20years and the tallest she ever got to was about 30inches, and the heaviest she weighed was about 16lb. At age 12, her brain was said to be like that of a 9month old child. Brooke was not growing. Imagining the trauma her parents must have gone through and the struggles Brooke herself might have had just breaks my heart. If we got what we wished for, to live forever young, we might not really want it; except you're Snow-White. But there is a way out; a way to extend the length and quality of your life; a way to make sure that your birthdays are no longer reminders of you getting close to dying or whatever it is about old age that scares you. You're going to love this one. I talk about what Dan Buettner refers to as the blue zones. Place in the world where people get to live on the average of 100+ in good health. Learn what they eat, and how they live and move in this ground-breaking episode

I lay it all out. Unscripted, unstructured, from my heart to yours, to help you get back on track to your fitness goals, or the New Year's resolution you made 4 months earlier. I know we all fall of track, life chokes us out of our grove and patterns, we give up exercising, rest and balanced diets, and often times, we find it difficult to get back on our intended rhythm. After you've set goals and made plans, how do you create space to help you follow through and actually acquire the goals. The first of two points is to learn how to say a graceful and good "No". I highlight different ways on how you can do this. The second point is to learn how to get back in the zone. I share the music I listen to, the books I read and a few people I follow on Instagram to inspire me back on my track. Show notes and links will be on this episode page on my website www.realfitness.tv

If only we could be consistently and genuinely happy with our body, businesses, bills, and life in general. It is possible for you to experience true happiness or joy or fulfillment everyday of your life. In this episode, I'm not going to BS you, I recognize the hustle is real and life will always have issues no matter what level we are at, but the twist I bring to this formula created by the father of Positive Psychology, Dr. Martin Seligman will help you soar above the worry and troubles of life to a state of happiness... plus you'll also be better equipped to get more results from the life that once stressed you out. Don't worry, be happy. Visit www.realfitness.tv for full show notes, credits and links to reference contents and materials

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see -Mark Twain. On this episode my guest Kofi and I talk about how an act of kindness from a guy he met while working as a valet in Center City Philadelphia led to sequence of favors from his first job to becoming the global MC that he now is. He's also committed to showing kindness in every way that he can and it's our hope that this will help you be kinder to others and more importantly, to yourself. Kindness is important to live a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Keep it REAL, stay fit, and be blessed.

Warning: This episode has sensual and sexual abuse dialogues. There are no holds barred in my monologue on how destructive sexual abusive to the human mind and soul. For starters, What is sexual abuse? Why does it impact people differently? What makes it a previous crime? How are people affected? What are acceptable sexual behaviors? As a survivor, how do you process the abuse. This episode will bring chills, perspective, healing, and hope to you and everyone you know. To your mental and emotional fitness

It's upon us to project ourselves to others the way we want to be received. This might be the major connection you need to get your promotion at work, or get your crush take a second look at you. If anyone can talk about finesse and swag, it's a model. If anyone can talk about real life fitness tips, it's Henryagain, and you've got both here today.

On today's show, Coach Kenya takes us through her journey growing up in New York, pursuing her dream to become a media maven in spite of the hardship and poverty she faced. She faced workplace pushback for being a lady, was overweight at a time but stayed resilient till she became the wellness creator and influencer that she is today. She shares tips for busy people to have a balanced and fit life, motivation for financial growth & breaking boundaries. Show Notes @ realfitness.tv/podcast

Looking good is good business; and one of the body parts that make us feel less confident about our appearance is our abdominal region. It's also one of the most difficult parts to tame. It is so disobedient. Lol My guest, who's also an athlete, shares about how close he got to depression in spite of looking "sexy" If you've been out of your workout rhythm for a while, we talk about how you can get back on track