This episode is all about TASTE! Angela Scarfia (Plant-Based Influencer & Fruit lover) is known for dancing to soca in her IG videos while putting us on to fruit from all over the world. In this episode, she tells us how she got on the path to veganism, breaks down up-cycling vs recycling, and most importantly, she gets Shanelle and A.D. to explore some new flavors! They also discuss old school remedies for colds and kids choosing their diets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 39: "Taste and See This Fruit is Good" w/ Angela Scarfia

Jerry Hyppolite is a master Mental Health Educator, he owns his own business, he's an actor, he runs programming for the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development and he's a brain cancer survivor. Jerry discuses how the diagnosis changed his life, his faith, and his support system. Also, learn what NOT to say to someone battling the C-word. Shanelle & A.D. discuss avoiding blood clots on long trips. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 38: "More Than a Cancer Diagnosis" w/ Jerry Hyppolite

How secure is your bag? Amina Kennedy, Financial Advisor and Educator, speaks about what accounts you need to have, the truth about all these folk selling life insurance, and what you need to be financially healthy. As the school year and new season begin, Shanelle and A.D. talk about believing in yourself and how Dave Chapelle and a room full of storytellers helped give them direction towards their calling. www.thacompoundmovement.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 37: “How Fit Are Your Finances?” W/ Amina Kennedy

Can't stay focused during home workouts? The fridge, Netflix, or the bed calling you mid-squat? Model, actor, and influencer Fazon Gray gives us tips on how he stays in shape without a gym membership and talks a a bit about the real hustle of being a model. A.D. co-hosts remotely to make sure Shanelle lets him keep his job. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

36: "Home Workout Goals & Model Motivation" w/ Fazon Gray

Any smokers in the house? Y’all like hookah? Big tobacco knows how to market a product. What are the trends and tactics they use to get folk to light up? Deidre Sully, Director of Public Health Solutions’ tobacco program, has some answers and resources to help you make a decision and talks about her path to Public Health. She also discusses an amazing project helping supply women in shelters with necessary items. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

35: “Taking A Smoke Break” w/ Deidre Sully

Y'all remember freeze tag? Duck duck goose? Double dutch? Well this episode focuses on the nostalgia of the playground games and how they were actual workouts! We also talk about ways to infuse your workout with play. Shanelle and AD open with discussion on technology around healthcare and being mindful of differently abled people in our interactions. www.thacompoundmovement.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 34: Playing With Your Workout

Our guest, Janine Beckles (Principal Dancer for the Philadanco Dance Company and Dance Teacher) speaks about getting into ballet, injury prevention, and the need for Black and Brown bodies (and booties) to be accepted. After talking about having fit relationships in the last episode, A.D. and Shanelle talk about fertility and turkey basters. Yea, it's a fun episode. www.thacompoundmovement.comShanelle GabrielFounder & Host of Tha Compound Movement Podcast Visit http://www.thacompoundmovement.com for details on this urban health & lifestyle podcast. Follow us at www.instagram.com/ThaCompoundMovement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 33: "Breaking Down the Dancer's Body" w/ Janine Beckles

If you’re improving your body, you might want to improve how you date somebody. Our guest, Rev. Roxy has married and counseled celebrities and regular folk alike. We get some tips on proper relationship foundation, hear how she got married after 3 weeks of dating (Happy 7th Anniversary!), and whether online dating is worth the $80 subscription. After wishing Shanelle a Happy belated Birthday, A.D. gives tips on strength and recovery. www.thacompoundmovement.com. IG: @thacompoundmovement  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 32: “Are You Fit For a Relationship?” w/ Rev. Roxy

Sooo we did a whole thing for Mother's Day, but definitely gotta shout out the Fathers! We explore the importance of masculine as well as feminine energy in the growth of a child. Shanelle's father calls in to the show to talk about Italian shoes and what junk food was for him growing up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 31: "Fatherly Fit Advice...Things My Dad Taught Me"

Dominique Sade (Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach) speaks on how breathwork helped deliver her from panic attacks and helps her manage her anxiety. Then, it's all about energy, sexual and everythang else. Shanelle speaks on not wanting to waste a body count on a bad sexual experience and A.D. talks about struggles to gaze into someone's eyes. www.thacompoundmovement.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 30 : "Breath & Sexual Healing" w/ Dominique Sade

You ready for that teeny-weenie bikini? You ready to take your shirt off at random picnics? Shanelle goes “roving reporter” to find out where folk are at in preparation for the summer. A.D. gives advice on meeting (or not meeting) your goals. www.thacompoundmovement.com. IG: @thacompoundmovement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 29: “Are You Summer Body Ready?”

Happy belated Mother’s Day, fam! Our guest Angie Odate is not only the founder of the ever-growing Mamí Brunch (a support gathering for new as well as seasoned mothers), but she’s also the wife of our very own host A.D. Listen to the reality of what motherhood can really be like, how she battled postpartum depression, and gain tips on self care while raising a family. www.thacompoundmovement.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

28: Taking Care of the Mamís

Our guest Brian Robinson went from playing ball and balling out overseas to a health issue abruptly ending his career. This former professional basketball player, now personal trainer and coach speaks about reversing the chronic illnesses that came his way and falling in love with kettlebells. Shanelle talks about her new personal trainer, and A.D. gets jealous. www.thacompoundmovement.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 27: Rebounding On & Off the Court w/ Brian Robinson

Anyone have an oral fixation? Meaning, what those teeth look like? Celebrity Orthodontist Dr. Bobbi Peterson goes over ways to keep your mouth on point, clears up the no-flossing myth, and shares the scoop on what goes into making smiles on point. Shanelle shares her experience doing a Spartan race in Atlanta, and A.D. offers tips on memory. www.thacompoundmovement.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

26: What’s Your Oral Fixation? w/ Dr. Bobbi Peterson

Steven Rousseau (Kemetic yoga instructor and wholistic nutritionist) cracks us up while talking about getting into personal training, tracing yoga’s roots tracing back to Africa, being tricked into becoming vegan, and learning from the elders including the crackhead on the block (I mean, he has some advice, too.) www.thacompoundmovement.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

25: “My Yoga is Black (Kemetic Yoga)” w/ Steven Rousseau

Does the word "fit" make you think of rail-thin women jogging in yoga pants? Or men with all muscles (and no neck) downing protein shakes? Let Tha Compound Movement rebuild your ideas around health & fitness through entertaining guests & medical experts, light-hearted but engaging discussions, and mad jokes. Hosted by Shanelle Gabriel and Adrian "AD" Odate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.