Erwin Valencia

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 3: Elevating Wellness in Sports and Beyond with Erwin Benedict Valencia In this inspiring episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Erwin Benedict Valencia, a Filipino-American wellness expert who has made a transformative impact on professional sports, most notably as the Wellness Lead for the New York Knicks. During his nearly decade-long tenure with the team, Erwin introduced groundbreaking wellness programs that prioritized mindfulness, meditation, and holistic health, contributing significantly to both players' performance and well-being. But Erwin’s journey took a pivotal turn in 2023, when a severe back injury while stretching forced him to pause and reflect on his life. This moment of vulnerability became a turning point, leading him to reevaluate his priorities. In his words, "It’s time for a sabbatical," as he realized the importance of rest, recovery, and gratitude in his own life. He took this time to focus on what matters most: his family, well-being, and his commitment to giving back. Now, Erwin’s new initiative, Gratitude Gang, promotes wellness and positivity through gratitude practices, with a mission to uplift communities, starting with his home country, the Philippines. Erwin’s journey from elite sports performance to holistic wellness is a testament to the power of balance and self-care. Join Loida and Erwin as they explore how mindfulness can transform not only athletes but anyone striving for personal and professional fulfillment. Learn more about Erwin Benedict Valencia’s work and journey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erwinbvalencia/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwinbvalencia/ Gratitude Gang: https://www.gratitudegang.org/ Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?, is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833 Tune in now: YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLoidaLewisPodcast Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod Email us your thoughts and reviews: [email protected] #LoidaLewis #ErwinValencia #ErwinBenedictValencia #Gratitude #GratitudeGang #NYKnicks #FilipinoExcellence #Wellness #Mindfulness #TheLoidaLewisPodcast