Episode 3:  In this episode, the host, Angie Gust, continues discussing John Travis’s 12 dimensions of wellness as a way to touch on all aspects of personal health and wellness. This episode focuses on sensing and how caring for and working to improve our senses will enhance our overall wellness. She also discusses climate change and highlights the upcoming Climate Action Summit, organized by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, September 23, 2019.  He is asking global leaders for specific doable plans to enhance their nationally determined contributions by 2020. Several personal actions are suggested so that everyone can be part of the solution.

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