How physical activity can support mental wellness

Our physical and mental health are connected: Research shows that exercise can boost your mood and lead to a more positive outlook on life. In this episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast, Shanna Honkomp, a social work graduate and yoga instructor, and Stuart Kaplan, UFT Staten Island Safety and Health representative and chair of the UFT Runners Committee, share the benefits of staying active and offer tips for how to find what works best for you.

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Brewing Wellness is a podcast created by the UFT Member Assistance Program to support the mental health and well-being of our members. We know that in order to do the work you do every day and be there for your loved ones, students and patients your cup has to be brewing with wellness. Brewing Wellness focuses on the topics around mental health and wellness that we all need to thrive in our professional and personal lives. A new episode is released on the final Monday of each month. Listen to Brewing Wellness wherever you get your podcasts. It’s available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts and SoundCloud.