David Tai's guest appearances

David Tai

Running Anthropologist 

Angie's Chatroom 萱萱聊天室

Hannah Wallace

Sandra Lee

Jason Wang

Sanjay Rawal

William Pullen

Andy Wang

Jorge Garcia

Michael Wardian

Bart Yasso

Marc Gunn

Andy Chen

Jeff Galloway

Dave Proctor

David Harris

Mike Wardian

OwlTail

My VIP this week is an online friend, David Tai, who lives in New York. Last year, he put together a gala with the purpose of bringing Asian Americans together for networking, partying, overall having a great time! David will be sharing more details of this event and why he decided to put together something like this. This segment originally aired on June 13, 2020.  我本週的VIP是一個網友David Tai，他住在紐約。去年，他舉辦了一場聯歡晚會，目的是將美籍亞裔聚在一起社交和聚會，度過愉快的時光！ David將在節目中分享更多關於此事的詳細信息以及他為什麼決定組織這樣的活動。

My VIP this week is an online friend, David Tai, who lives in New York. Last year, he put together a gala with the purpose of bringing Asian Americans together for networking, partying, overall having a great time! David will be sharing more details of this event and why he decided to put together something like this. This segment originally aired on June 13, 2020.  我本週的VIP是一個網友David Tai，他住在紐約。去年，他舉辦了一場聯歡晚會，目的是將美籍亞裔聚在一起社交和聚會，度過愉快的時光！ David將在節目中分享更多關於此事的詳細信息以及他為什麼決定組織這樣的活動。

Big Gala in New York ft David Tai

Dan McGann

In this episode we first feature Dan McGann, a therapist who delves deep into our identity (as individuals, runners, members of society) and how movement can be utilized to generate a healthy mental attitude and habit building to combat anxiety and depression during this isolating time. He also touches on 3 key practices to building a daily routine, an especially important practice during isolation- The Three G's are one: GROWTH, GIVING BACK &amp; GRATITUDE. Regarding noticing our thinking and goals for change: 20% on negative/problem areas and 80% on the solution/positive aspects of the situation. Please see more information in the graphics and links below for details of what we discussed and research / published books or articles in this area. Dan's Star Wars Analogy: The Force (80%)- Live in a place of faith of love &amp; courage, or Dark Side- Live in a place of fear, anger (try to limit to 20% or less of thought)... it's our choice!Second, we feature David Tai- and his career &amp; current research into what motivational design and cognitive psychology have to teach us at the University of South Florida. David spent many years of his life working with IBM and focused on improving motivation within an organization, as well as personally with regard to work/life balance. He found running to be pivotal in his own transitions to new ways of thinking, both for mental health and clearer thinking, and describes this "how to" process for us, including the FLOW Method (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, 2014) to establishing new habits / ways of thinking. Originally from China, David also provides valuable comparative cultural perspectives on how the US and "the West" have dealt with this crisis, lessons learned and differences in approach. David's Commentary on "The Four F's of FLOW" is truly insightful and useful psychology for application today, and will help anyone from an advanced runner to starting new fitness routines during isolation.Please visit our website for links to all information from this episode and past episodes, resources and books mentioned: www.runninganthropologist.com - You can also message us on Facebook or Instagram @RunningAnthropologist, share your insights and ideas while exploring running culture with us!

In this episode we first feature Dan McGann, a therapist who delves deep into our identity (as individuals, runners, members of society) and how movement can be utilized to generate a healthy mental attitude and habit building to combat anxiety and depression during this isolating time. He also touches on 3 key practices to building a daily routine, an especially important practice during isolation- The Three G's are one: GROWTH, GIVING BACK &amp; GRATITUDE. Regarding noticing our thinking and goals for change: 20% on negative/problem areas and 80% on the solution/positive aspects of the situation. Please see more information in the graphics and links below for details of what we discussed and research / published books or articles in this area. Dan's Star Wars Analogy: The Force (80%)- Live in a place of faith of love &amp; courage, or Dark Side- Live in a place of fear, anger (try to limit to 20% or less of thought)... it's our choice! Second, we feature David Tai- and his career &amp; current research into what motivational design and cognitive psychology have to teach us at the University of South Florida. David spent many years of his life working with IBM and focused on improving motivation within an organization, as well as personally with regard to work/life balance. He found running to be pivotal in his own transitions to new ways of thinking, both for mental health and clearer thinking, and describes this "how to" process for us, including the FLOW Method (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, 2014) to establishing new habits / ways of thinking. Originally from China, David also provides valuable comparative cultural perspectives on how the US and "the West" have dealt with this crisis, lessons learned and differences in approach. David's Commentary on "The Four F's of FLOW" is truly insightful and useful psychology for application today, and will help anyone from an advanced runner to starting new fitness routines during isolation. Please visit our website for links to all information from this episode and past episodes, resources and books mentioned: <a href="http://www.runninganthropologist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.runninganthropologist.com</a> - You can also message us on Facebook or Instagram @RunningAnthropologist, share your insights and ideas while exploring running culture with us!

Mental Health and Motivation in Isolation: RunTherapist Dan McGann & Motivational Designer David Tai