August 5, 2024 • 16 mins
What if you could turn everyday moments into opportunities for your family's well-being? Join us as Dr. Sara Ionescu, a dedicated family medicine physician and mom of five, reveals her strategies for seamlessly integrating physical activity into busy family routines. Learn how to foster a love for movement in your children, manage screen time effectively, and harness the power of outdoor activities to boost mood and mental clarity. Dr. Ionescu's insights on the benefits of making exercise a natural part of play will inspire you to embrace a healthier lifestyle for yourself and your loved ones.
Discover practical tips and advice on overcoming the hurdles of perfectionism and the importance of consistency over grand gestures. Dr. Ionescu discusses the value of "brain breaks" to keep children focused and shares simple ways to incorporate movement into everyday life. Her passion for physical and mental health shines through, encouraging everyone to take baby steps toward a more active and balanced future. Tune in to be inspired by Dr. Ionescu’s expertise and commitment to promoting optimal health through movement.
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Dr. Hokehe Eko (00:00):
Hello parents, welcome to another episode of
Brave Power with Dr Eco.
I hope your day is going great.
I wanted to introduce you to anamazing friend I am going to
interview today.
Her name is Dr Sarah Ionescu,so, as always, I'm going to let
her introduce herself, becauseshe does a better job at it than
I could do reading a bio.
(00:21):
So, dr Sarah, welcome to theshow.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (00:26):
Yeah, thank you so much, Dr Eko.
I'm so glad to be here andthank you for the opportunity.
So, like Dr Eko said, my nameis Dr Sara Ionescu.
I am a family medicinephysician, I'm a wife, I am a
mom of four, currently expectingnumber five, and I am an
exercise enthusiast.
So right now I am creatingexercise content online with a
(00:53):
lot of mindset stuff weaved in,and my inspiration for that was
just that.
I am very passionate aboutmovement.
I'm in, you know.
I'm wanting to inspire othersto move in a simple but
consistent way and to hopefullysee mental and physical health
wins that I have seen withexercising consistently on a
(01:16):
regular basis.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (01:17):
Wow, so you're going to need to do a consult
for me after this, after this,wee Lordy, and that's the thing.
Yeah, yes, so, so that'swonderful and and and you're a
family physician right, correct,yeah, children and their
parents.
So that's an amazing way toinstill that, starting from a
(01:40):
young age.
And I know that's really yourpassion is helping parents
involve their kids while they'reyoung so that it's a lifestyle
right?
Yes, absolutely yeah.
So let's talk about that.
First of all, why is itimportant for young kids to be
active and what does that reallymean?
Dr. Sara Ionescu (01:56):
Yeah, so I think it's exactly like you said
, dr Echo, I think when it isinstilled in them from a young
age, what I've noticed, bothwith my patients but also with
my own children, is it's it'sjust part of their everyday
routine, it's part of theirnature.
So for us, I mean from the verybeginning, with our first
(02:19):
daughter I mean, we had heroutside, you know, when it was
weather appropriate, in thestroller.
She got used to doing all ofthat.
We're constantly doing lots ofactivities that involve movement
, and so now she is six and hasthree younger brothers and we've
just kind of continued thatalong.
Where it's not a okay, it'sexercise time, and here is what
(02:44):
we're doing for our exercise.
But their play involves a lotof physical movement, which I
think is very important because,like I said, it just becomes
part of their nature and it'sless challenging as they get
older.
To continue that I will say Idon't think that means if you
have kids that are, you know,teenagers or older, that it's
(03:08):
impossible to get them moving.
I think it's just if you havelittle ones it's a lot easier to
instill that you know from thebeginning as part of their
growth and their everyday.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (03:19):
Yes, that's so.
That's you're absolutely right,because then it becomes second
nature to them, and I like that.
You said it's not exercise time, it's just that what you're
doing for them involves exercise.
So I'm going to take a guessthat that means they have less
screen time and more active playtime.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (03:40):
Right, right, no-transcript, wiggling, stop
(04:10):
moving, and I, you know, there'sso many times in a day, I think
, where we can find ourselvesasking them to stop moving.
But that's actually in theirnature, they're meant to be
moving like that, and so I thinkit's also important to be aware
of how you're getting them todo the things that you want them
to do, and maybe just hone itdown so it's not dangerous.
But they can be moving orwiggling during some of these
(04:34):
activities.
You know if it's safe.
But I think incorporating thatphysical activity, even when
they're doing more sit down typethings like crafts, you know,
get up and take a break, we'regoing to do a lap around the,
you know whatever it is to kindof incorporate that physical
piece as well.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (04:52):
Oh, I'm still stuck on the saying several
times a day stop moving, becausethat's what we are.
Yeah, so true.
And words carry so much weight,just like how the thought
research about how many times wetell kids no, no, no, no, no.
And then now it's like hard forthem to figure out the yeses,
(05:13):
because all they hear is no, wow, right, yeah.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (05:17):
And I think you know, like I said, I think a
lot of times in school,especially as they get older,
you know there's focus onstaying in your seat and staying
still.
And that's why, you know, withmy kids that are in school, it's
like the moment we get homeit's like get outside and like
get it all out, get all thatmovement, all that energy that
you've been kind of needing tostay still, all that energy that
(05:42):
you've been kind of needing tostay still.
And that's why, when we'redoing things at home in the
summer that are more, you know,stationary, we will take breaks
that are get up and jump aroundor, you know, go up to your room
and get something so that youget a little bit of that wiggly
energy.
But then you can also go backto some of the more like brain
focused path.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (06:01):
Yeah, and you know that's actually called a
brain break, because themovement is creating more brain,
because the brain needs themost oxygen.
So that's a whole.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (06:12):
That's a whole separate science.
That's wonderful.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (06:17):
So so you've described.
So how can parents beintentional about doing this?
Like what are some so okay?
I can hear a parent say I'moverwhelmed, or my kid that I'm
just tired.
Like how can busy parents buildthis in without feeling
overwhelmed?
Dr. Sara Ionescu (06:34):
Sure.
So I think you know some of thethings I try to do.
When it's times where it feelslike, oh gosh, getting everybody
up and ready to go and getoutside is almost too much, I
just incorporate them into theday-to-day management of the
house.
And you may not have two floorswhere you have stairs, but if
(06:55):
you do and you're doing thingslike laundry, I'll have them
come up and down the stairs withme.
So, okay, we're at the washerand dryer, we're getting the
clothes out, we're going to goupstairs, they find an activity
to do while I fold the laundryand then we go back downstairs
together, as opposed to, youknow, they're sitting on the
couch watching TV while I'mdoing some of these chores.
(07:17):
I think incorporating them insome of those things if you
don't have stairs, I mean, it'sthe same idea just being up and
moving about the house asopposed to sitting in one spot.
And I mean and I do this withadults as well but it can be as
simple as get up and, you know,walk a lap around your couch,
(07:37):
often like when it's raininghere, because I know that
weather, especially if you livesomewhere where it's like when
it's raining here, because Iknow that weather, especially if
you live somewhere where it'sseasonal and it can be chilly
like we'll set up silly littleobstacle courses in the house
where it'll be.
You know, do a lap around thecouch, go up the stairs.
You know, do jumping jacks inthis one spot.
So they have differentactivities to do.
(07:58):
It's fun for them because it'slike a little game, but they're
also, you know, you're buildingin that movement and at the same
time, if you have somethingthat you need to be getting done
, you can kind of multitask inthat way where they're doing
something but you can also dosomething that you might need to
be getting done.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (08:17):
I like it.
I'm going to do that.
I was just thinking Okay,obstacle course that's a good
one.
Yeah, oh yeah, thank you forthat, for that tip, and and so I
like that you said somethingabout.
So let's talk about parents atwork.
How can they be more active atwork?
Dr. Sara Ionescu (08:36):
Yeah.
So I think you know, just like Iwas saying, when the kids are
doing an activity that may bemore sitting or still focused,
you know just taking thosebreaks if you can, even if it's
every half an hour, every hour,and it may not even be that you
leave where you are, but if youcan just stand up and march in
place, you know, if you have anoffice, do a lap, get up and
(08:59):
walk to you know the bathroom orgo up a flight of stairs, you
know these are some simple wayswhere you can just move a little
bit more in your day.
You know, if you're somebodythat can navigate stairs and
you're in a place where you havestairs versus elevators, you
know you can take the stairs.
And if it's like you got to goto the 20th floor, okay, you
(09:20):
walk up two flights and take theelevator.
For the rest, you can alwaysincorporate it and it doesn't
have to be huge and it doesn'thave to be lots and lots of time
.
But if you kind of dose that inthroughout the day, it adds up
and then you're moving more thanyou did the day before, which
is, you know, it's all aboutthose little baby steps and that
(09:41):
progress.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (09:42):
Yes, yes, yes, so important, wow.
Thank you for saying that,because it's important for us to
incorporate all of the parents'lives right, which includes
school and all of that.
So what are other tips that youhave for parents?
Dr. Sara Ionescu (10:20):
Okay.
So, for example, parents ofspecial needs, do you have any
tips for ways that they canincorporate movement with their
kids, every family, no matterwhat?
I think getting outside,regardless of the situation, is
so critical for everybodybecause that fresh air and just
being outdoors, I think it beingoutdoors and walking, that
combination of movement andfresh air, it will like that's
(10:43):
what I use when my kids arethrowing tantrums, like that's
what we do.
We get outside, we're fresh airand movement, because the
combination of that seems tojust it just resets the brain
and we take a step back andwe're able to kind of restart.
So I, you know, I think that andit's all about the baby steps I
(11:06):
think you have to do what youcan with the situation and
recognize that a minute moretoday is better than yesterday,
so it doesn't have to be we'redoing 15 minutes, because maybe
that's not what is tolerable foreverybody on that day.
A minute is a win, like that'sa win, count it, write it down
and give yourself grace and keepgoing.
You know, the next day and ifyou, like I said, instead of
(11:29):
saying like, okay, we're goingto do 30 minutes outside, maybe
it's, we're going to do twominutes a couple times a day, so
you can space it out, so thatit's less overwhelming and maybe
more manageable for the childand also for the parent.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (11:45):
Yeah, oh, I like that.
So you see, parents, Dr Sarahjust gave you permission not to
have to cage yourself into 15minutes.
It can be five times a day.
That equals five minutes.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (11:58):
Yeah, exactly.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (11:59):
That's a big thing.
It's us giving ourselves graceand not beating ourselves up,
because if we fall down, say wedo it today, we don't do it
tomorrow.
We get up and we do it againExactly.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (12:08):
And I was just gonna say I think the other
thing too is sometimes,especially with adults, you kind
of fall into that like, okay,I'm on a streak and I miss a day
.
Well, now the whole week is outthe window, where the whole
month is out the window.
No, it's okay, Like, giveyourself grace for that day.
Whatever happened happened andyou get right back to it,
because that will help continueyour momentum.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (12:31):
Yes, absolutely yeah, thank you for that.
And what is the way?
Here in Andrew MD BusinessSchool, motivation is not needed
, right, right.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (12:41):
Yes, it's all about taking action and that's
something that I have learned,because I always thought like
I'm this super motivated personand I think most people that
went to med school feel that way.
I think a lot of people ingeneral feel that way and then
you're wondering why am I notdoing anything?
Like I feel motivated but I'mnot actually getting anything
(13:02):
done.
Because it's actually abouttaking action, where when you do
those baby steps, you start tofeel more confident and stronger
and I see that in my kids tooLike it's not just for adults.
When you get them to actuallytake a step and take action,
they realize get them toactually take a step and take
(13:24):
action, they realize, oh, I cando this.
I feel more confident, now Iwant to do it more.
And it starts to snowball intothis.
You know this bigger actionsituation.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (13:31):
Yes, yes, oh, wonderful.
So can you give us one lastbrain health tip for both
parents and kids that will helpthem solidify their what should
I call it?
I was about to say evolutioninto lifestyle or exercising,
but get them going in thatdirection.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (13:50):
Yeah, I mean, I think the biggest brain power
tip is really to focus onmovement as just part of
everyday life.
It doesn't have to be, like Isaid, it doesn't have to be the
30 minutes of exercise.
I think just focusing on it aspart of your day to day, just
like you eat breakfast, lunchand dinner, moving is as
(14:14):
essential to life, almost asthat.
And so I think when youpractice that as a family and do
it in small, incremental stepsa minute is awesome and write it
down, I think you'll start tosee like it affects the entire
family unit in a positive way.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (14:34):
Yes, yes, wonderful.
Thank you so much.
So please tell our listenerswhere they can find out more
about all the amazing contentsthat you have.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (14:43):
Absolutely.
So I have the same handle onYouTube.
I have a YouTube channel,facebook and Instagram, so it's
Dr D-R-S-A-R-A-I-O-N-E-S-C-U.
And then I also have a website,which right now is just a way
to sign up for a three weeklynewsletter, and it's the same
(15:05):
drsarahayonescucom.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (15:08):
Wonderful.
So parents, go follow her onYouTube for some amazing tips
and advice on how to continuethis and incorporate this into
your life.
So, dr Sara, thank you so muchfor coming on our podcast today.
It was such a pleasure andlooking forward to having you
again sometime, yeah absolutely.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (15:28):
Thank you so much again for the opportunity.
It was great to be here.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (15:31):
everyone, yes, and everyone have a wonderful
rest of your day.
Take care and please share thiswith friends and family that
need to hear about this, becauseit's really important.
Like she said, movement isessential to life.
It is essential to your brainbeing and feeling the best it
can.
So please move, let's move.
(15:51):
Yes, okay, have an amazing restof your day.
Hello parents, welcome to another episode of
Brave Power with Dr Eco.
I hope your day is going great.
I wanted to introduce you to anamazing friend I am going to
interview today.
Her name is Dr Sarah Ionescu,so, as always, I'm going to let
her introduce herself, becauseshe does a better job at it than
I could do reading a bio.
(00:21):
So, dr Sarah, welcome to theshow.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (00:26):
Yeah, thank you so much, Dr Eko.
I'm so glad to be here andthank you for the opportunity.
So, like Dr Eko said, my nameis Dr Sara Ionescu.
I am a family medicinephysician, I'm a wife, I am a
mom of four, currently expectingnumber five, and I am an
exercise enthusiast.
So right now I am creatingexercise content online with a
(00:53):
lot of mindset stuff weaved in,and my inspiration for that was
just that.
I am very passionate aboutmovement.
I'm in, you know.
I'm wanting to inspire othersto move in a simple but
consistent way and to hopefullysee mental and physical health
wins that I have seen withexercising consistently on a
(01:16):
regular basis.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (01:17):
Wow, so you're going to need to do a consult
for me after this, after this,wee Lordy, and that's the thing.
Yeah, yes, so, so that'swonderful and and and you're a
family physician right, correct,yeah, children and their
parents.
So that's an amazing way toinstill that, starting from a
(01:40):
young age.
And I know that's really yourpassion is helping parents
involve their kids while they'reyoung so that it's a lifestyle
right?
Yes, absolutely yeah.
So let's talk about that.
First of all, why is itimportant for young kids to be
active and what does that reallymean?
Dr. Sara Ionescu (01:56):
Yeah, so I think it's exactly like you said
, dr Echo, I think when it isinstilled in them from a young
age, what I've noticed, bothwith my patients but also with
my own children, is it's it'sjust part of their everyday
routine, it's part of theirnature.
So for us, I mean from the verybeginning, with our first
(02:19):
daughter I mean, we had heroutside, you know, when it was
weather appropriate, in thestroller.
She got used to doing all ofthat.
We're constantly doing lots ofactivities that involve movement
, and so now she is six and hasthree younger brothers and we've
just kind of continued thatalong.
Where it's not a okay, it'sexercise time, and here is what
(02:44):
we're doing for our exercise.
But their play involves a lotof physical movement, which I
think is very important because,like I said, it just becomes
part of their nature and it'sless challenging as they get
older.
To continue that I will say Idon't think that means if you
have kids that are, you know,teenagers or older, that it's
(03:08):
impossible to get them moving.
I think it's just if you havelittle ones it's a lot easier to
instill that you know from thebeginning as part of their
growth and their everyday.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (03:19):
Yes, that's so.
That's you're absolutely right,because then it becomes second
nature to them, and I like that.
You said it's not exercise time, it's just that what you're
doing for them involves exercise.
So I'm going to take a guessthat that means they have less
screen time and more active playtime.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (03:40):
Right, right, no-transcript, wiggling, stop
(04:10):
moving, and I, you know, there'sso many times in a day, I think
, where we can find ourselvesasking them to stop moving.
But that's actually in theirnature, they're meant to be
moving like that, and so I thinkit's also important to be aware
of how you're getting them todo the things that you want them
to do, and maybe just hone itdown so it's not dangerous.
But they can be moving orwiggling during some of these
(04:34):
activities.
You know if it's safe.
But I think incorporating thatphysical activity, even when
they're doing more sit down typethings like crafts, you know,
get up and take a break, we'regoing to do a lap around the,
you know whatever it is to kindof incorporate that physical
piece as well.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (04:52):
Oh, I'm still stuck on the saying several
times a day stop moving, becausethat's what we are.
Yeah, so true.
And words carry so much weight,just like how the thought
research about how many times wetell kids no, no, no, no, no.
And then now it's like hard forthem to figure out the yeses,
(05:13):
because all they hear is no, wow, right, yeah.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (05:17):
And I think you know, like I said, I think a
lot of times in school,especially as they get older,
you know there's focus onstaying in your seat and staying
still.
And that's why, you know, withmy kids that are in school, it's
like the moment we get homeit's like get outside and like
get it all out, get all thatmovement, all that energy that
you've been kind of needing tostay still, all that energy that
(05:42):
you've been kind of needing tostay still.
And that's why, when we'redoing things at home in the
summer that are more, you know,stationary, we will take breaks
that are get up and jump aroundor, you know, go up to your room
and get something so that youget a little bit of that wiggly
energy.
But then you can also go backto some of the more like brain
focused path.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (06:01):
Yeah, and you know that's actually called a
brain break, because themovement is creating more brain,
because the brain needs themost oxygen.
So that's a whole.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (06:12):
That's a whole separate science.
That's wonderful.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (06:17):
So so you've described.
So how can parents beintentional about doing this?
Like what are some so okay?
I can hear a parent say I'moverwhelmed, or my kid that I'm
just tired.
Like how can busy parents buildthis in without feeling
overwhelmed?
Dr. Sara Ionescu (06:34):
Sure.
So I think you know some of thethings I try to do.
When it's times where it feelslike, oh gosh, getting everybody
up and ready to go and getoutside is almost too much, I
just incorporate them into theday-to-day management of the
house.
And you may not have two floorswhere you have stairs, but if
(06:55):
you do and you're doing thingslike laundry, I'll have them
come up and down the stairs withme.
So, okay, we're at the washerand dryer, we're getting the
clothes out, we're going to goupstairs, they find an activity
to do while I fold the laundryand then we go back downstairs
together, as opposed to, youknow, they're sitting on the
couch watching TV while I'mdoing some of these chores.
(07:17):
I think incorporating them insome of those things if you
don't have stairs, I mean, it'sthe same idea just being up and
moving about the house asopposed to sitting in one spot.
And I mean and I do this withadults as well but it can be as
simple as get up and, you know,walk a lap around your couch,
(07:37):
often like when it's raininghere, because I know that
weather, especially if you livesomewhere where it's like when
it's raining here, because Iknow that weather, especially if
you live somewhere where it'sseasonal and it can be chilly
like we'll set up silly littleobstacle courses in the house
where it'll be.
You know, do a lap around thecouch, go up the stairs.
You know, do jumping jacks inthis one spot.
So they have differentactivities to do.
(07:58):
It's fun for them because it'slike a little game, but they're
also, you know, you're buildingin that movement and at the same
time, if you have somethingthat you need to be getting done
, you can kind of multitask inthat way where they're doing
something but you can also dosomething that you might need to
be getting done.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (08:17):
I like it.
I'm going to do that.
I was just thinking Okay,obstacle course that's a good
one.
Yeah, oh yeah, thank you forthat, for that tip, and and so I
like that you said somethingabout.
So let's talk about parents atwork.
How can they be more active atwork?
Dr. Sara Ionescu (08:36):
Yeah.
So I think you know, just like Iwas saying, when the kids are
doing an activity that may bemore sitting or still focused,
you know just taking thosebreaks if you can, even if it's
every half an hour, every hour,and it may not even be that you
leave where you are, but if youcan just stand up and march in
place, you know, if you have anoffice, do a lap, get up and
(08:59):
walk to you know the bathroom orgo up a flight of stairs, you
know these are some simple wayswhere you can just move a little
bit more in your day.
You know, if you're somebodythat can navigate stairs and
you're in a place where you havestairs versus elevators, you
know you can take the stairs.
And if it's like you got to goto the 20th floor, okay, you
(09:20):
walk up two flights and take theelevator.
For the rest, you can alwaysincorporate it and it doesn't
have to be huge and it doesn'thave to be lots and lots of time
.
But if you kind of dose that inthroughout the day, it adds up
and then you're moving more thanyou did the day before, which
is, you know, it's all aboutthose little baby steps and that
(09:41):
progress.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (09:42):
Yes, yes, yes, so important, wow.
Thank you for saying that,because it's important for us to
incorporate all of the parents'lives right, which includes
school and all of that.
So what are other tips that youhave for parents?
Dr. Sara Ionescu (10:20):
Okay.
So, for example, parents ofspecial needs, do you have any
tips for ways that they canincorporate movement with their
kids, every family, no matterwhat?
I think getting outside,regardless of the situation, is
so critical for everybodybecause that fresh air and just
being outdoors, I think it beingoutdoors and walking, that
combination of movement andfresh air, it will like that's
(10:43):
what I use when my kids arethrowing tantrums, like that's
what we do.
We get outside, we're fresh airand movement, because the
combination of that seems tojust it just resets the brain
and we take a step back andwe're able to kind of restart.
So I, you know, I think that andit's all about the baby steps I
(11:06):
think you have to do what youcan with the situation and
recognize that a minute moretoday is better than yesterday,
so it doesn't have to be we'redoing 15 minutes, because maybe
that's not what is tolerable foreverybody on that day.
A minute is a win, like that'sa win, count it, write it down
and give yourself grace and keepgoing.
You know, the next day and ifyou, like I said, instead of
(11:29):
saying like, okay, we're goingto do 30 minutes outside, maybe
it's, we're going to do twominutes a couple times a day, so
you can space it out, so thatit's less overwhelming and maybe
more manageable for the childand also for the parent.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (11:45):
Yeah, oh, I like that.
So you see, parents, Dr Sarahjust gave you permission not to
have to cage yourself into 15minutes.
It can be five times a day.
That equals five minutes.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (11:58):
Yeah, exactly.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (11:59):
That's a big thing.
It's us giving ourselves graceand not beating ourselves up,
because if we fall down, say wedo it today, we don't do it
tomorrow.
We get up and we do it againExactly.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (12:08):
And I was just gonna say I think the other
thing too is sometimes,especially with adults, you kind
of fall into that like, okay,I'm on a streak and I miss a day
.
Well, now the whole week is outthe window, where the whole
month is out the window.
No, it's okay, Like, giveyourself grace for that day.
Whatever happened happened andyou get right back to it,
because that will help continueyour momentum.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (12:31):
Yes, absolutely yeah, thank you for that.
And what is the way?
Here in Andrew MD BusinessSchool, motivation is not needed
, right, right.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (12:41):
Yes, it's all about taking action and that's
something that I have learned,because I always thought like
I'm this super motivated personand I think most people that
went to med school feel that way.
I think a lot of people ingeneral feel that way and then
you're wondering why am I notdoing anything?
Like I feel motivated but I'mnot actually getting anything
(13:02):
done.
Because it's actually abouttaking action, where when you do
those baby steps, you start tofeel more confident and stronger
and I see that in my kids tooLike it's not just for adults.
When you get them to actuallytake a step and take action,
they realize get them toactually take a step and take
(13:24):
action, they realize, oh, I cando this.
I feel more confident, now Iwant to do it more.
And it starts to snowball intothis.
You know this bigger actionsituation.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (13:31):
Yes, yes, oh, wonderful.
So can you give us one lastbrain health tip for both
parents and kids that will helpthem solidify their what should
I call it?
I was about to say evolutioninto lifestyle or exercising,
but get them going in thatdirection.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (13:50):
Yeah, I mean, I think the biggest brain power
tip is really to focus onmovement as just part of
everyday life.
It doesn't have to be, like Isaid, it doesn't have to be the
30 minutes of exercise.
I think just focusing on it aspart of your day to day, just
like you eat breakfast, lunchand dinner, moving is as
(14:14):
essential to life, almost asthat.
And so I think when youpractice that as a family and do
it in small, incremental stepsa minute is awesome and write it
down, I think you'll start tosee like it affects the entire
family unit in a positive way.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (14:34):
Yes, yes, wonderful.
Thank you so much.
So please tell our listenerswhere they can find out more
about all the amazing contentsthat you have.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (14:43):
Absolutely.
So I have the same handle onYouTube.
I have a YouTube channel,facebook and Instagram, so it's
Dr D-R-S-A-R-A-I-O-N-E-S-C-U.
And then I also have a website,which right now is just a way
to sign up for a three weeklynewsletter, and it's the same
(15:05):
drsarahayonescucom.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (15:08):
Wonderful.
So parents, go follow her onYouTube for some amazing tips
and advice on how to continuethis and incorporate this into
your life.
So, dr Sara, thank you so muchfor coming on our podcast today.
It was such a pleasure andlooking forward to having you
again sometime, yeah absolutely.
Dr. Sara Ionescu (15:28):
Thank you so much again for the opportunity.
It was great to be here.
Dr. Hokehe Eko (15:31):
everyone, yes, and everyone have a wonderful
rest of your day.
Take care and please share thiswith friends and family that
need to hear about this, becauseit's really important.
Like she said, movement isessential to life.
It is essential to your brainbeing and feeling the best it
can.
So please move, let's move.
(15:51):
Yes, okay, have an amazing restof your day.
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