Movement Es Medicina: A SuperMarkRock Podcast

SuperMarkRock
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Movement Es Medicina is the brainchild of SuperMarkRock aka Mark A. López, Ph.D. He speaks with La Comunidad, The Community, to explore their active lifestyles and strategies for building healthy habits for themselves and their families amid the daily grind. Movement Es Medicina is for Gente who are beginning their journey, have begun their journey, or do not know what to start — for Gente interested in cultivating, learning, and maintaining healthy rituals while exploring movement’s healing properties. Join SuperMarkRock and his community as they do their collective and individual parts to build a healthy present and future. SuperMarkRock’s mission: To encourage movement es medicina — the healing properties of an active lifestyle — and Recognize YOUR dopeness in the process!

  1. May 17

    Pa’lante: The Power of Pressing Forward with Elvis Rivera

    In this episode of Movement Es Medicina, host SuperMarkRock engages in a heartfelt conversation with Elvis Rivera, a first-generation immigrant from Guatemala, author, and community leader. They explore Elvis's journey through mental health challenges, the transformative power of running, and the importance of professional support. Elvis shares insights from his new book, Pa’lante: The Long Way Forward, which emphasizes resilience and the immigrant experience, encouraging listeners to keep moving forward despite life's challenges. In this conversation, Elvis Rivera shares his journey of resilience, emphasizing the importance of moving forward despite challenges. He reflects on the lessons learned from his mother and the significance of community support. Elvis offers advice for those starting their own journeys, encouraging them to embrace their unique paths. He discusses the power of togetherness and how uplifting others fuels personal wellness. The conversation also touches on recognizing one's worth, contemplating mortality, and understanding the deeper 'why' behind our actions.

    56 min

  2. May 3

    Transforming Treatment: Dr. Ayana Jordan on Community, Culture, & Addiction Care

    Super Mark Rock welcomes Dr. Ayana Jordan, Professor of Psychiatry at New York University, to discuss her work advancing equitable addiction treatment for historically excluded communities through the Jordan Wellness Collaborative, community-based programs, and the REACH training initiative. Dr. Jordan shares how being raised in Pittsburgh and shaped by the South Bronx informed her commitment to culturally responsive care, including integrating family, language, and identity into treatment. She explains how her own mental health challenges pushed her to bring care beyond traditional clinics into trusted settings like churches, where culturally informed, community-engaged approaches improved participation and outcomes. They explore how movement, music, and community connection support recovery, and Jordan offers resources for finding culturally aligned mental health and addiction care.

    49 min

  3. Apr 19

    Reclaiming Wellness: Elena Beltran Valdez on Art, Advocacy, and Health

    In this episode of Movement Es Medicina: A SuperMarkRock Podcast, Dr. Mark A. Lopez welcomes educator and Arizona artist Elena Beltran Valdez to discuss her identity, creative practice, and evolving wellness journey. Elena shares growing up in Surprise, Arizona, with a strong belief in education, becoming a self-taught artist influenced by Mesoamerican/Mayan iconography, and finding joy and mental wellness through hand-drawn, one-of-a-kind work (@NEN_Art_AZ). She reflects on being a Division I ASU track thrower, then struggling to maintain health without the structure of organized sports, navigating “food noise,” and learning to prioritize herself without guilt. Elena also details advocating for herself medically, ultimately being diagnosed with diabetes and Hashimoto’s disease, adopting an anti-inflammatory diet, and improving her health, emphasizing the importance of seeking specialized care.

    1h 38m

  4. Mar 22

    Joy, Strides, and Strength: Judith Rawls on Balancing Self, Wellness, and Family

    On the Movement Es Medicina: A Super Mark Rock podcast, Dr. Mark A. Lopez welcomes guest Judith Rawls, Esq., an intellectual property attorney focused on patent preparation and prosecution, and a proud Hampton University and University of Michigan Law School alum. Judith reflects that her wellness journey became more intentional when she became a lawyer, using running to manage stress, clear her mind, and reduce physical tension. She discusses prioritizing “me time”, modeling movement for her daughter, and her “why” for health—shaped by a colleague’s early heart-attack death and her desire to live long for her family.

    46 min

  5. Mar 8

    From Wellness to Wisdom: Dr. Amilcar Guzman's Journey of Dance, Community, & Advocacy

    Host SuperMarkRock welcomes Dr. Amilcar Guzman, who shares his journey as a first-generation Dominican and lifelong learner committed to centering underrepresented voices in education. They discuss wellness as more than fitness, including therapy, men’s support groups, spirituality, rest, meditation, and dance. Amilcar reflects on early experiences with weight stigma, the cultural barriers Latino men face in seeking mental health support, and the importance of dance (bachata, merengue, salsa) as movement and cultural connection.

    56 min

  6. Feb 22

    Movement, Wellness, and Community Uplift with Mike Shipp

    In this episode of Movement Es Medicina with SuperMarkRock, Mark welcomes Mike Shipp, founder of Philly Track Jawn and Next Gen Track Jawn, a marathoner/triathlete, and community leader, for a conversation about movement, mental well-being, and community uplift. The discussion highlights why his “why” changes, the joy he finds in social connection, and the reality of imbalance as he juggles work, leadership, training, and relationships. Mike and Mark emphasize normalizing therapy — especially for Black and Brown communities. Don't miss this authentic conversation about community, balance, and self-care.

    1h 3m

  7. Feb 8

    From Athletic Pursuits to Building Family Rituals: Runner, Motherhood, and Mental Health. Cynthia Jimenez’s Journey

    Join us in this inspiring episode of Movement Es Medicina SuperMarkRock Podcast as Dr. Mark A. López, aka SuperMarkRock, dives deep into the life of Cynthia Jimenez, an Iron Woman, marathoner, and wellness enthusiast. Cynthia shares her journey of discovering running, initially inspired by her athlete father, and how it shaped her relentless pursuit of discipline, resilience, and excellence. Mark and Cynthia emphasize normalizing mental health conversations within the Latino community, finding joy in daily routines, and the importance of not giving up. Cynthia also delves into the active lifestyle of her family, the pressures of being a student-athlete, and the lessons she imparts to her children. Cynthia’s story is a testament to perseverance, family, and finding joy in movement. Tune in to hear this heartfelt conversation that normalizes mental health practices and emphasizes the significance of movement as medicina.

    57 min

  8. Jan 18

    Legacy and Authenticity: Finding Joy in Wellness with Sean Hewitt

    In this inspiring episode of Movement Es Medicina, host SuperMarkRock, AKA Dr. Mark A. Lopez, explores the intersection of active lifestyles, mental well-being, and community engagement. Joined by guest Sean Hewitt, a dedicated husband, father, and community leader, this discussion dives into the power of movement, the importance of holistic wellness, and the transformative experiences that shape our lives. Hewitt shares his personal journey, the significance of equitable wellness, and the critical role of representation in health and education. Don't miss this authentic conversation about fighting for joy, embracing our dopeness, and prioritizing self-care.

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Movement Es Medicina is the brainchild of SuperMarkRock aka Mark A. López, Ph.D. He speaks with La Comunidad, The Community, to explore their active lifestyles and strategies for building healthy habits for themselves and their families amid the daily grind. Movement Es Medicina is for Gente who are beginning their journey, have begun their journey, or do not know what to start — for Gente interested in cultivating, learning, and maintaining healthy rituals while exploring movement’s healing properties. Join SuperMarkRock and his community as they do their collective and individual parts to build a healthy present and future. SuperMarkRock’s mission: To encourage movement es medicina — the healing properties of an active lifestyle — and Recognize YOUR dopeness in the process!

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