RECESS: Juliet & Kelly Starrett on Social Connection, School Recess Guidelines, Rachel Entrekin’s Self-Talk, and Prom Maxxing
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In this episode, Juliet and Kelly discuss the importance of social connection, school recess guidelines, and the need for more play in adult life.
Welcome back to RECESS — our weekly break from the serious stuff to talk about what we’re learning, what’s making us laugh, and how we’re building more play into real life. In this episode, we unpack why social connection may be the single biggest predictor of healthy aging and longevity, reflect on new pediatric guidelines pushing for more school recess, and talk about how adults desperately need more play too. We also dive into Rachel Entrekin’s mindset during her historic Cocodona 250 win, Kelly’s emotional experience eulogizing his mom, and the rise of “prom maxxing” — and why it gives us the ick. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why social connection may matter more than anything else for longevity How play and movement create stronger communities and healthier adults Why the American Academy of Pediatrics says recess is not optional Rachel Entrekin’s powerful self-talk strategy during her record-setting ultramarathon What Kate Courtney’s career shift teaches about identity and reinvention Why “third places” like gyms, clubs, and community spaces matter so much Juliet and Kelly’s thoughts on “prom maxxing” and modern parenting culture What Kelly learned from giving the…
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