“Breathe, breathe, and stop yourself from being judgmental. The person you’re focused on might have an invisible disease.” I admit when I saw someone without a walker or wheelchair parking in a handicapped space I thought they got their handicapped parking sticker illegally. Or, when
My gratitude comes from a very deep place. I was in recovery after a difficult surgery, saw my surgeon, and fell back asleep knowing I was still alive! I quickly decided that anything I encountered from that point on was just a challenge, knowing the
“We all have our stuff, good days and bad days. It’s okay not to be okay. But, by acknowledging and taking the time to rest, salute, honor and pay attention to our own well being, what we’re talking about is not honoring our weaknesses. It’s
Focus Atlanta feature on the American Lung Association with Keisha Lancelin Be inspired by amazing women working to create impact through funding the mission of the American Lung Association and who are working to influence change in lung cancer and lung disease. Watch more interviews
I am a passionate, committed and motivated advocate on issues in which I believe. My professional focus centers on community benefit organizations committed to advocating for the greater good. Advocacy means to speak up, to plead the case of another or to fight for a
What an honor! Here I am in deep discussion with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Eizenstat Family Memorial Lecture. My major perk for all the hard work that went into producing the lecture. We all need inspiration. This is especially true for anyone who
Last year I had a cough that came and went. I figured I’d developed allergies. After all, I live in Atlanta, and virtually everyone I know is allergic to something. Well, I didn’t have allergies. The working theory is that significant exposure to toxic black
Dr. Noah Greenspan, of the Pulmonary Wellness & Rehabilitation Center in New York City, interviewed me about my experiences with their online program. Listen here: In this recording I talk about and respond to the following questions: • What do you think are the
Years ago I created an oversized printed poster as a reference guide for those interested in being guided through my ultimate stretch routine. In the Fall of 2018, I worked with designer Cathleen Schaad to reimagine this content in a way that would make that
Once upon a time, I enjoyed being a regular contributor to Health Express Magazine where I wrote extensively about health and fitness. Health Forum, features, and articles written by Deborah Spector: • If We’re So Smart, Why Aren’t We Thin? • Why We Exercise