Rana Walker: How to Use The FIB Method

Rana Walker is a professional mental health therapist and wellness coach. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Howard University and later obtained Master's degree of Education in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. She starred as one of two original life coaches on Season 1 of NBC's groundbreaking program, "Starting Over," which aired daily and won an Emmy for her role. She has co-produced television programs since 2001, and renewed her love for writing, as evidenced in her column "Self Love...Mind, Body, Spirit". Rana has translated her zest for life into her life's passion—helping others to reveal who they are in truth. In episode 676 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out more about her journey that she called "wandering in the wilderness and finding your way home", what she meant by "thoughts are things", how to reset if a fraternity or sorority member feels overwhelmed or anxious, how mindfulness can fit into a busy student's life without feeling like another obligation, how Black and Latin sororities/fraternities approach wellness and identity, how chapters can better support members who are silently struggling with mental health, how students can use the FIB (focus, imagine, become) Method, how students can make better decisions in environments where there's pressure, how travel shaped her understanding of identity and wellness, and more about her new TV show that she's developing that was inspired by her journey. Enjoy!