Fitness and Mindfulness JustB

EPISODE 64
Supporting Fitness and Mindfulness for Autistic Youngsters:
The JustB Approach

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Show Notes

It is well known that a major challenge for autistic and neurodivergent individuals of all ages is developing a healthy lifestyle that supports fitness, and emotional well-being. Belden Long and Rosie White, NCAA and Olympic elite athletes, with additional expertise in occupational therapy, yoga, and movement approaches to fitness, have dedicated their current careers to helping neurodivergent individuals and their families live healthier lives. They discuss their motivations for doing so, and the philosophy underlying JustB, their on-line suite of programs designed to making a healthier lifestyle more accessible.

Follow JustB on Social Media with @movewithjustb

Featuring

Belden Long JustB

BELDEN LONG

Belden Long is a doctoral candidate in occupational therapy at Duke University, and a yoga teacher and autism movement teacher.  She is a Research Assistant for Virtual Faces (Family and Community Engagement Strategies), and a Division 1 Soccer NCAA Champion.

Follow Belden on Social Media with @b.long5

Rosie White JustB

ROSIE WHITE

Rosie White is a 2 time Olympian and 3 time FIFA world cup soccer player. Following her 7 year professional soccer career, Rosie is now an athletic coach based in Seattle and has found a new passion as the co-founder of JustB in collaboration with her long-time partner and friend, Belden Long.

…and Continue the Discussion

Do you have a book or podcast club? If so, you may use this discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about this episode.

1) Belden and Rosie discuss their motivations for developing JustB. What are they and how does their mission align with how their services are provided?

2) Barry notes that their approach is consistent with family-centered practices. What are the ways that they encourage families to participate in activities with their family members? Have you directly observed or experienced strategies to engage family members that are successful?

3) Based on discussions in this episode, will you change what you do or adapt new approaches to promote fitness and well-being for yourself, your clients or family members?

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Music

Matt Savage, courtesy of Savage Records

Matt Savage is an autistic jazz musician, composer, and bandleader. Matt has collaborated with jazz greats like Chick Corea, the Ellington All Stars, Chaka Khan, Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Watson, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Jason Moran, Arturo O’Farrill, John Pizzarelli, Joshua Redman, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jon Faddis, Jerry Bergonzi. Donny McCaslin, and more. He has recorded more than a dozen records and graciously contributes the music for Uniquely Human.

Production and Sound Design

ELEVATEDSTUDIO

Uniquely Human: The Podcast is produced, engineered, and edited by Elevated Studio in Denver, Colorado. Owned and operated by co-host Dave Finch, Elevated Studio produces digital media assets and content strategies for the electronics, entertainment, and lifestyle industries.