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Basketball All-Star Kevin Love joins the show to talk about starting therapy after dealing with a very public mental health crisis during the NBA playoffs in 2017. Kevin shares what motivated him to take care of his emotional fitness and sends a shoutout to other athletes who have inspired him. We also explore the stigmas in professional sports and why Kevin believes vulnerability actually creates stronger teams.
Staying emotionally fit takes work and repetition. That's why the Emotionally Fit podcast with psychologist Dr. Emily Anhalt delivers short, actionable Emotional Push-Ups every Monday and Thursday to help you build a better practice of mental health, and surprising, funny, and shocking conversations on Taboo Tuesdays - because the things we're most hesitant to talk about are also the most normal. Join us to kickstart your emotional fitness. Let's flex those feels and do some reps together!
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(01:28) - Kevin shares his emotional journey after suffering a panic attack in 2017 - "I got very lucky. I bonded with my therapist. He allowed me to feel safe, speak freely, and in a lot of ways changed my relationship with myself, my perspective on problems and my life in general."
(08:29) - Becoming a globally known mental health advocate as a top athlete - "Withholding compassion, withholding empathy, never helped anybody. It has made me feel not only more involved, maybe that's the wrong terminology for it, but very much more comfortable with who I am."
(14:50) - Why players who allow themselves to be vulnerable actually create stronger teams - "We're that pay-it-forward team. We're that next-man-up, share-the-wealth, celebrate-each-other, celebrate-the-small-wins type of team. So I think it's made us take a major step forward in developing our culture as a team."
(19:45) - Kevin on stigmas in the sports world - "I think everybody's going through their own process, and the way that they absorb things or offload things at their own pace, and those are the types of people that I feel for, because in a lot of ways they don't know where to turn."
(27:07) - Kevin's secret to stability - "If I'm having a bad day or having a great day or wherever in between, she can feel that. I mean, there's a reason that people that own dogs live longer."
FWithout therapy I don't know if I'd be sitting here. I was just living vicariously through basketball. My entire identity was there and if I was not performing I was not bringing any value to the world.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Welcome to Taboo Tuesday on the Emotionally Fit podcast. I'm Dr. Emily Anhalt and I've always loved talking about taboo subjects, sex, money, drugs, death, because being a therapist has taught me that the feelings we're most hesitant to talk about are also the most normal. So, join me as we flex our feels by diving into things you might not say out loud, but you're definitely not the only one thinking.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Quick disclaimer that nothing in this podcast should be taken as professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, because while I am a therapist, I'm not your therapist and I'm not my guest's therapist. So, this is intended only to spark interesting conversation. Thanks for tuning in.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Hey there Fit Fans, I am here with a very special guest today, basketball player and mental health advocate, Kevin Love. Kevin Love, over the last decade, has taken the NBA by storm, a unique superstar. His career has been highlighted by five NBA All Star elections, an NBA Championship in 2016, an Olympic Gold Medal, a FIBA World Championship. He's also become an undeniable force beyond sports as he normalizes the conversation around mental health and is really creating an opportunity for a lot of other people to do the same.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:After documenting his experience with depression and anxiety in a powerful personal essay on the Player's Tribune, highly recommend you check that out. Love quickly evolved into this public spokesperson for mental health awareness among athletes, and he's also an investor in Coa that has helped us spread the mission of proactive mental health and emotional fitness far and wide. So, I'm so happy to welcome Kevin here today.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Kevin, it is so wonderful to have you here. How are you doing today?
Kevin Love (:I'm doing well, Dr. Emily. Thank you for having me.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Oh, it's just always such a pleasure and I'm really excited to dig into our Taboo Tuesday today, which is exploring mental health struggles and therapy in the world of sports and athletics. You have truly become a spokesperson for this in so many ways and I think it all started back in 2017. You had this profound moment that really shifted things for you. If you're up for it, would you take us back to that moment and tell us a little bit about what was happening for you then?
Kevin Love (:Yeah, it was November fifth of 2017. A lot of things were going on in my life and just looking back after having gone to therapy now for several years, just so many things leading up to that point in my personal life and with basketball, having that taken away from me, having an injury, having so much expectation, feeling so vulnerable but not being able to express it. So many pillars fell within my life and with that expectation in that year of us making three straight finals, trying to make a fourth on top of, like I said, friends and family and business and basketball, and just my inner peace and inner dialogue was in such a bad place that it kind of all came to a moment of almost like agoraphobia, public embarrassment and having nowhere to go when I'm having this major mental health moment. I didn't want to have it and feel like I was going to be outed in front of 23,000 plus people on top of whoever is watching us on TV. So, I had to escape, if you will, and ran to our locker room, which was probably 20, 30 yards from the court, remove myself from the lens of everybody in the arena, as well as my teammates, and ended up on the floor of Steve Spiro's office, our Head Athletic Trainer, and had a panic attack.
Kevin Love (:I had had moments like that to a certain point, but never where it was so public where I felt even my heart rate rushed that much more. I felt like I was having a cardiac type episode. Couldn't get oxygen to my brain, to my lungs, and I think it was heightened by this sense of, "Oh no, now everybody's going to find out I have these problems. People are going to find out I really have mental health issues, and on top of that, ones that I haven't dealt with. How is that going to effect my personal life, my livelihood, the basketball court where I've always gone to and it's been a safe haven and a safe space for me?" I think a lot like we've seen since the pandemic since 2020 started, is that the unknown is what's really scary. Within that time and the several months that followed, I didn't know what was going to happen. I think my anxiety was taken to a place that was unchartered territory and the darkness was something I just could not get away from. It was several months at a time. In a lot of ways it got worse before it got any better.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Yeah, I think that's really common, especially with panic attacks because anxiety can beget anxiety. Once you know how bad it can get, then you worry about it getting that bad again, which makes you more worried and it kind of spins.
Kevin Love (:And it's funny you say that doctor, because I'm a sweater. In the summertime, if I start sweating, I'm like, "Oh my god, I'm starting to sweat."
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Oh no, you've paired these two things.
Kevin Love (:And then I get more anxiety and is this perpetually downward spiral within my body that it's telling me fight or flight and I'm like, "Okay, what can I do here?"
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:I have a similar sematic tag, but mine is nausea.
Kevin Love (:Right.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:So anytime I'm nauseous I get anxious and anytime I get anxious I get nauseous, and it gets away from me. So, I know how fast that can go. What I also understand is that this moment while, at the time was probably hugely terrifying, rough to get through, it also, I think it changed your life in a lot of really important ways, and I'm curious what that has looked like for you. What changed after that day?
Kevin Love (:I think in the initial time that it happened, even within the first few hours, I had gone to the Cleveland Clinic, which I'm so thankful for that, that I had them to turn to, our doctors were there. They sent me to the hospital, ran all the tests, but my landing spot was that I checked out across the board. I kind of had to look at myself in the mirror and say, "Okay, things aren't adding up. Who do I want to be? The only way I'm going to make this work for myself and for those around me and others, because it is effecting them whether I have my blinders on or not, I probably need to try this therapy thing out."
Kevin Love (:It was almost immediate, probably within 48 or 72 hours, that I worked with my first and actually only therapist. I know that it doesn't always work out that way. It can sometimes be like choosing a major in college where it's, I think, two and a half times, 2.5x, the times that you change your major. I got very lucky. I bonded with my therapist. He allowed me to feel safe, speak freely, in a lot of ways change my relationship with myself and how I see my problems, my perspective on problems, and my life in general. I think the biggest thing for me is, "Okay, why am I feeling this way and how can I pinpoint some things? Does this go back to my grandma passing and never allowing myself to grieve? Is it feeling like a fraud or that I'm going to be outed?" I think it allowed me to gain more techniques to deal with these problems, pinpoint it, and I think that that perspective is everything and understanding problem solving techniques, which everyday I'm having to find out how I'm going to change my relationship with my anxiety and if there is that looming darkness, that I find ways to lessen it. It's not strung out. It's not weeks at a time. It's not months at a time. I'm able to find ways to cope in a very healthy way whereas in the past, it wasn't always the case.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:That's powerful and I feel like you're speaking also to this bridge you've kind of been between the mental health and the sports world, where in the sports world it's just assumed you're going to have a coach. No one thinks that you would ever reach your world class potential completely by yourself, and yet in our emotional lives so many people think they're somehow supposed to do that, and I feel like you've been a voice of, "Hey, I have someone who helps me reach peak physical condition so that I can show up and do my best on the court. Why wouldn't I have someone who helps me be my best emotional self as well?"
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:I'm curious how it has been for you to become this globally known mental health advocate in this industry, that I think can be especially tough when it comes to mental health stigma?
Kevin Love (:I feel very fortunate and very lucky to have been able to piggy back on those who have come before me. For example, one of the greatest athletes of all time, in Michael Phelps, but also a peer, somebody that I played against dating all the way back to my teen years, somebody who I truly admire and am so thankful for DeMar DeRozan and speaking about his depression and allowing that door to open ever so slightly and understand that it was okay to share my story and be vulnerable not only for myself, but for others.
Kevin Love (:I think we tend to celebrate as whole, but maybe even more so in sports, those who kind of beat their emotions into submission. I don't ever think, especially now having the perspective that not only is that not healthy, but withholding compassion, withholding empathy, never helps anybody. It's made me feel not only more evolved, maybe that's the wrong terminology for it, but very much more comfortable with who I am and in my own skin because I kind of play my cards and say, "This is what you get." From doing that, I think it's opened up a world and a broader community of people that are in this fight and willing to establish hope.
Kevin Love (:Unlike yourself, I'm thankful for the relationship that we have because again, if I would have not done that I would have never met you. I would have never met the Coa team. I would have never met the people that are doing such great work. I probably wouldn't have, I'm wearing the hat now, but started my fund and been working with so many people that, again that have done this before and have a similar mindset and are trying to establish resources and therefore more problem solving for the greater good. It can really be a beautiful thing and I think we're just scratching the surface because like you mentioned, there is that taboo and there is that stigma surrounding therapy and mental health in general.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Yeah, big time. I really appreciate your perspective of sharing that there are people who paved the way. We definitely all stand on the shoulder of giants, but I also have seen all of the people who've come to us for support and when we ask them why they decided now, they said, "Well, I saw Kevin Love talking about it and if he can be brave enough to speak about it in front of millions of people, I can be brave enough to say it to myself." There really is a chain reaction and that's been really cool to see.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:I'd really like to dig into this thing, specifically about the world of sports. Why do you think it is that the stigmas run so deep in that world?
Kevin Love (:I think because we're broken down so much in this 24/7/365 type of news cycle and sports has become so much, "What have you done for me lately?" I think expectation and comparison being such a major thief of joy, vulnerability looked at as weakness even more so in sport. Once you show you're vulnerable, it's like who's going to be the king of the jungle? Who's going to take advantage of that? Who's going to go out for blood on any certain night? I think in a way it's unhealthy. We've normalized making fun of the dialogue surrounding emotion and mental health. I'm not saying that's just an athlete thing, but you do see it.
Kevin Love (:What's been an amazing, from my perspective, and really healthy and cool thing to see is we've taken our licensed mental health professional, which every team now has because of somebody like DeMar and myself and others within the NBA, coming out. It's so cool.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Can you imagine not having a physician available? They would never have done that, so why not someone to help with the emotional side?
Kevin Love (:On top of that, it's funny when you say, "Oh, it's a performance coach rather than a mental health professional, if you will." When people say, "Oh, I'll try this," it's funny how that changes. Whereas if you just took away the title of the person and say, "Hey, we're just going to work on this today." They would be completely up for it.
Kevin Love (:We've separated us into two different teams of seven, eight, maybe 10 different players in each group as well as coaches, and we just have open dialogue. Sometimes it can be a PowerPoint. Sometimes it can just be a thought provoking exercise, but we're trying to find how outside of the physical, how are we able to get the best out of our brains in an 82 game season, because it is such a grime. It's wear and tear. It's lack of sleep. It's playing in front of 25,000 people on top of a national TV audience. All that stuff generates major anxiety, I don't care who you are. Unless you have the tools, you're always going to feel that sense of low level threat, some more than others and to varying degrees as well, but those type of exercises have been amazing for our team. This really being the first year that we do it, and seeing this young group of guys. I'm 14 years into the league. I'm 33 years old, but we have guys that are 20 years old, rookie year, to Rajon Rondo who's 16, 17 years in the league and being 36 years old. Everybody's participating. Everybody comes from different backgrounds. Everybody looks different, comes from a different socioeconomic status, single parent homes maybe.
Kevin Love (:It's amazing to see what everyone has been subject to, where they're at in their life and their life experiences, but we all come to this common place and are able to have really, really healthy dialogue and actually has made us a lot closer as a team. So that is very, very cool to see us do that and I believe it's only going to continue to grow.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:That's so cool. Can you speak to a little bit of how learning to be more vulnerable with each other has benefited you also as a team, as professionals? Because I think people think that maybe this is all "soft skills," but I actually think it really translates to helping you do what you're ultimately there to do.
Kevin Love (:100%. And to your point, I think it's that common goal. We want to win. We want to compete for a championship. We want to compete at the highest level. Maybe for some people it's self esteem, maybe for others it's learning a quicker version of adaptation, whether it be the locker room, relationships, on the court, being a better professional. I think those things are sometimes lost in the process, but as a professional you can learn the hard way. Sometimes you can skip steps, but taking things as they come and being better prepared between the ears is something that I wish I would have had earlier on. It's probably why I have gray hair honestly, sitting here today. But I'm thankful for those moments because I get to impart some of that onto the younger group. I think it's really allowed us to be a more cohesive unit and we've talked about it all year.
Kevin Love (:I look at the Phoenix Suns, I look at the Miami Heat, I look at us, we're that pay it forward team. We're that next man up, share the wealth, celebrate each other, celebrate the small wins type of team, so I think it's made us take a major step forward in developing our culture as a team and our environment has been really an amazing thing to be around. Outside of our 2015/16 team where we won the championship, this in itself has been my happiest year, the most joy I've had being a part of the team and this is, for me, I used to be a focal point, part of a big three, multiple time all-star, so on and so forth, but I had to take a step back and came off the bench this year for the greater good of the team. And had we not done all of that, been so together on and off the floor, I don't know if I would have been all the way in, 10 toes all the way in, or I would have said ... They told me to jump, I'd say, "How high?" That type of a mindset probably wouldn't have been possible if we weren't all on the same page.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:That is cool to hear you say that you have a new kind of joy. I think we forget that there is just something very profound and beautiful about just investing in ourselves in that way. To that end, how have you seen your work in therapy and your work on yourself in this way improve or contribute to the rest of your life? Your relationships, your hobbies, your social life, whatever it might be?
Kevin Love (:Yeah, without therapy I don't know if I'd be sitting here. It started off as not knowing what I was walking into and kind of a last resort where I thought I was going to be just sitting on a couch and it was going to be some reactionary thing and I'd go bi-weekly and it might just be a bandaid. But now it's become such a building block and a center piece in my life where everything kind of centers around therapy. Everything within my life is life building and in my relationships, how I view those and understanding that, in some cases, money isn't the biggest thing. Time and time well spent and a life well lived is my north star. It truly is.
Kevin Love (:I thank my therapist for allowing me to see things in a different life while still being myself, but also helping me within every broad stroke facet of my life. It can be problems, it can be happy moments in life, those little joys, it could be missing my grandma, it could me being away from my brother and my godson and my sister. Within my family, within my friend group, my teammates, my work life, it just seems like everything, the joy within that, has become that much better and I think some of that comes with age as well, but perspective and understanding and communication and tools, being a better listener, empathy, all of that I think is an accumulation of where I'm at today and understanding, obviously, nobody's perfect. I'm certainly not. I'm a very flawed individual, but accepting those, trying to better those, and if not for yourself, do it for others.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Well said. I also feel like everything good in my life is somehow tied to therapy, because really therapy's this microcosm. It's this place where you get to experiment and understand who you are in your relationship to yourself and your relationship with everyone. It really is kind of a hub of the wheel in a way. So, I really relate to that.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:I've seen a lot of the really positive reactions you've gotten for being outspoken, but I'm curious, do you ever get negative reactions? Are there still people who lead with stigma or who you don't feel like you're getting the best reaction from?
Kevin Love (:I do. In some cases I just think it's ignorance and I don't mean that in a very venomous, negative connotation kind of way. I think it's just them going through it in their life or their experience, in a lot of cases how they're feeling. They point the finger, but really they should be pointing it back at themselves, that need to do the work. You had a great quote the other day, or it was a tweet, and I screenshotted it. It was amazing, talking about others and really they should be looking back at themselves because it's truly how they feel about them. It's not about you. I think so many times we try to offload hurt and we do that a lot on social media, too. You see it all the time. The most times I see it is on social media, mostly within direct messages because I like to go on there, whether it's somebody that's reaching out to me that's trying to get in contact or somebody saying, "Hey, I'm truly struggling. Can you just give me a good word?" I'm like, "Okay boom, boom, boom. I'm just going to knock out five or 10 of these."
Kevin Love (:I think a lot of people, they're excited that you responded as well as with a good word because a lot of people will, again, hide behind that screen or hide behind their device and send some venomous thing out thinking that's going to make them feel better. They try to offload their hurt in that way.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Hurt people hurt people.
Kevin Love (:Correct, so I think that's where I see it a lot, but comparing emotions, comparing grief, and offloading grief and how you're feeling, I just don't think is healthy. But again, I think everybody's going through their process and the way that they absorb things or offload things at their own pace. Those are the type of people that I feel for because in a lot of ways they don't know where to turn. They don't know the resources. They don't know the tools. So, I'm empathetic towards that and I think those are the people that we need to touch and put our arms around maybe even more.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Yep, 100%. I think when people lash out like that it's because they haven't been given what they needed when they felt tender and vulnerable, and so it's really uncomfortable to watch someone else be that way. So, I appreciate that you meet that with kindness. I think that can plant a seed for a really different relationship to that part of themself.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:I'm curious, you've gone through this journey the hard way, as we all have to do in one way or the other, but if you could say something to your younger self, what would you say? What would you say to young Kevin who's figuring out the world?
Kevin Love (:I always say that nothing haunts us like the things we don't say. That was certainly true for me and is something I've had to try and, I guess conquer is the wrong word, but I've really had to work on and I know my fiancee Kate is the same way, words of affirmation and expressing love at a level that somebody very close to me needs it, including my own personal self talk, which is the most important. It's probably why I can't get to that point yet and something I've continued to work on with my therapist that I wish I would have had the presence of mind and understanding to know that nothing does haunt us like the things we don't say and living in the shadows and compartmentalizing everything is not the life where you're going to find pure joy and those clouds are going to part and you're just going to feel like a sense of belonging and euphoria and just overall gratitude.
Kevin Love (:I didn't have that. Everything was just so short lived. I was either living in the past and darkness or anxiety of the future and I wasn't able to find any ... Two of the hardest things in life: staying present and finding balance. Those were two things that I had very little of because I was just living vicariously through basketball. My entire identity was there and if I was not performing I was not bringing any value to the world at all. It was accumulation of a lot of things.
Kevin Love (:I feel for teenagers, especially within that 15 to 16, 17, 18 year old, just high school type of experience, especially now with social media, that these conversations are even more important to have because that was the sweet spot for me when I really started to feel things and where I would have told younger Kevin to just lay it all on the line and, "You'll be accepted by the people that matter and that have your back." Again, those are still the relationships, those people that I can turn to, are the reason I'm alive today. Those people I can turn to are the ones that no matter what, 100%, always had my back. That's what I wish I would have learned early on, but hopefully one person, many people, whoever it may be, or however many it may be, will take something from that and understand that once you play all your cards it's like, "Hey, you can't use me against me."
Kevin Love (:I always say it's like 8 Mile when Eminem's up there and he just goes, "All right, what am I going to say in my last rap?"
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:I love that part.
Kevin Love (:It's like, "I live in a trailer with my mom and this and that," and then he gets up there and is like, "Oh man, I can't say anything about that person." He just laid it all out there. Their scar tissue is their badge of honor. I get to just go up there and be 100% unapologetically myself. I'm still not there yet, but again, I think that like in basketball, the joy is within the process and is within not the final destination, but everything leading up to it.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:I love that. The way I think about what we wish we'd said to our younger self is, I sometimes think about it like, if there's something you wish your younger self had done, that's your older self telling you to do it now.
Kevin Love (:Yeah.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:You've managed to channel older Kevin, coming back and being like, "Okay but really just lay it all on the line now. It's not too late."
Kevin Love (:I think to something I touched on earlier, it's hopefully made me a better teammate, a better communicator. It's made me a better significant other, friend, but I'm hoping that it'll make me, for teaching moments, a better coach for my kids or just a better father for my kids or friend or shoulder to lean on, whatever it may be. I do think that that is the case and it will help me within that time in their life, establishing tools or a line of communication and whatever I wanted to say to my younger self, in a way I get to.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:That's true.
Kevin Love (:That's what I smile about and look forward to because I think, and this is another thing, that time within ... It's like having something to look forward to is a major sense of happiness. It's like that advent calendar, like each day I get to get that little boom, hit a joy. I get to work on all this stuff, so it's that time leading up to it that has so much joy within it. So, I think just don't skip the steps. Enjoy the process and just leave it all out there.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:I love it. Well, I have two more things for you. The first one is, the last time we did a talk together I asked you what your self care non-negotiables are, and if memory serves me, I think you said nature, exercise, and gratitude. Curious if since then, is there anything you would add to that list?
Kevin Love (:Always nature, for sure. Gratitude, yes. That's always a process for me because I think you can make it as simple or as absolutely honed in direct and specific as you want, and then exercise. I always feel like it kills two birds with one stone for me. Not only does it release endorphins and just radiates goodness all the way around, but it also effects my sport, which is my first love. Those three are my holy trinity, but what's been getting me so much joy lately is I think everybody feels this way about their puppy or about their dog, but my little 35 pound , vizla she gives so much love. We could be gone for 10 minutes and we come back and she's a very special dog, a very special puppy, and I feel like they have this really keen sense of understanding/knowing what you're going through. I don't know if it's them smelling it or just knowing their person or being so in tune with them, but if I'm having a bad day or having a great day or wherever in between, she can feel that and I swear she gives ... There's a reason that people who own dogs live longer. I truly feel like she's extended my life in the longterm and it's funny to say it, but I'm super thankful for my dog and I think that's ... If I had the four horsemen, if I added that to the list-
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:That's a good ad.
Kevin Love (:Yeah.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:I like it. There's tons of research that shows that pets are good for mental health, but you know what else I was thinking, is dogs lay it all on the line. A dog is going to love you clearly, openly, unembarrassedly, no matter what in every moment. So, I imagine that also feels pretty good.
Kevin Love (:It feels very good and they don't care if you put a ball through a hoop. They don't care how much money you make, the problems you've had. They just want to love you and love you, like you said, no matter what.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Love it. Well Kevin, as always, our conversations fly by, but what we like to end on with Taboo Tuesdays is we're going to pull up a list of taboo questions that are about lots of different taboo topics and I want you to read through the questions, pick whichever one you want to answer, read it out loud and answer it.
Kevin Love (:You know what? The first one to me, it says ... The question is, "What is the most attractive trait in a partner?" For me, I think it's kindness. The first thing that really attracted me to my fiancee Kate was, and still is, is just how kind of a person she is. She's Canadian, so I think that is the advantage there, but just how kind she treated people and I see it everyday at the arena. No matter who you are, where you work, she understands that everybody has a part to play in this. Everybody gets to establish and write a verse. So I think if you approach things and start from a place of kindness, and at the very least, meet people halfway, I truly believe that is the greatest quality in a partner, and really within people in general. It's actually made me a little bit of a softer and kinder person, especially when it's being asked of me away from the floor. Like I mentioned earlier, a better listener, more empathetic, just from having a mind frame of just beginning everything with kindness.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:I love it. Well, you heard it here first folks. If you want to live your life alongside mental health advocate and NBA superstar, lead with kindness. With that I'm going to say thank you one more time, Kevin, for being here. It's always such a joy and I'll look forward to seeing you soon.
Kevin Love (:All right, Dr. Emily. Thank you so much.
Dr. Emily Anhalt (:Thanks for listening to Emotionally Fit hosted by me, Dr. Emily Anhalt. New Taboo Tuesdays drop every other week. How did today's taboo subject land with you? Tweet your experience with the hashtag emotionally fit and follow me @dremilyanhalt.
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December 04, 2020
The NBA released the schedule for the first half of the NBA season on Friday, and from the look of things, Philadelphia has fallen pretty far down the totem pole of relevance. A national TV darling in years past, the Sixers only play nine true "national TV" games during the season's first half, the first coming on January 7th against the Brooklyn Nets on TNT.
While that's still a decent number, they've been moved out of the spotlight for intriguing young teams like the Pelicans, rising MVP candidates like the Mavericks, and could-be juggernauts in the aforementioned Nets. Philadelphia exists in a weird spot right now — not young enough to be viewed as an on-the-rise group, and not successful enough to be one of the centerpiece teams.
After being an integral part of the league's Christmas schedule over the last few years, the disappointing 2019-20 campaign took the Sixers down a few notches. NBATV dates with the Knicks (December 26th) and Magic (New Year's Eve) will technically bring the new-look Sixers to broader audiences early in the year, but they are not the marquee matchups we've seen them draw in years past.
A bit of skepticism from schedule-makers/TV executives is not surprising, and it will allow the Sixers to move under the radar in the early days. It buys them valuable time to get their feet under them and learn more about the group they have, as they work through lineup combinations, who sticks in the rotations, and stylistic changes that will ultimately define their success. That first game against Washington, however, should be a fun one, as it will now feature longtime Embiid foe Russell Westbrook.
A new quirk for the post-COVID world: Philadelphia will participate in mini-series matchups throughout the year, a measure taken by the league to cut down on travel and reduce the risk of spread. The Sixers' first series of the year will come in early January against the Charlotte Hornets (January 2nd and 4th) with more to come against the Heat (January 12th and 14th), Celtics (January 20th and 22nd), Pistons (January 23rd and 25th), and Raptors (February 21st and 23rd). Both games against the Celtics will be broadcast on ESPN, with the intrigue of that matchup one of the true highlights of the first-half schedule.
On the local front, home games will indeed mean no fans for the Sixers in the early days. Coinciding with the schedule release, Sixers season ticketholders began receiving emails on Friday notifying them that there would be no fans at the Wells Fargo Center to start the year. While that policy is subject to change as the year wears on and potential breakthroughs are made in the fight against COVID-19, for now the team is following local and state mandates for large events. A team spokesman told PhillyVoice that ticketholders had stopped being charged for their packages as of November.
The Sixers, currently at +2500 to win the NBA title, according to TheLines.com, play six back-to-backs during their first-half schedule, with many of those built into the first month-and-a-half of the season. It's a light schedule matchup wise through the first couple weeks of the season, with tougher matchups during the middle and a rough travel stretch toward the end looming as potential pitfalls for Philly. Two stretches stand out for me:
As far as a draw could have gone, it's not a bad one for them — they'll get to warm up their new roster and work through the kinks of a new scheme while lining up against a cupcake-heavy schedule in the early days. It gets harder over time, but they should be ready for a test by the time they get closer to the midseason mark, assuming nothing goes haywire in the meantime.
(To be clear, never assume things won't go haywire for this franchise.)
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Earlier this week, a YouTuber by the handle "DeckFlare" crunched the numbers of the Top 5 competitive decks across the 10 most popular TCGs in 2023, including MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh! and many others, and came out with unbelievable results. DeckFlare, who states they wanted to do this research because they were noticing an increase in price in their main TCG, Vanguard, eventually came to the conclusion that, indeed, Pokémon TCG appears to be the cheapest option for competitive TCG players in 2023.
The research was made considering the top 5 competitive decks as of May 2nd of the ten different TCGs: Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Vanguard, Flesh & Blood, Dragonball, Battle Spirits Saga, One Piece, Digimon and Weiß Schwarz.
These five decks for each of these TCGs were then added together for a total cost, and then the duplicate cards' price across the decks was calculated and subtracted. The numbers ended up ranging from 2000 dollars total and 434 dollars average for the most expensive TCG, to 343 dollars total and 69 dollar average for the least expensive TCG after cutting the duplicates, namely, Flesh & Blood and Pokémon TCG, respectively.
For this research, DeckFlare had certain rules: they would consider only the minimum rarity cards and only one variation of decks per deck. They also stated in the video that they were considering the Standard format of these TCGs, and that the prices of the cards were taken out on May 2nd from TCGPlayer.
Magic: The Gathering
For Magic: The Gathering, the decks chosen were Grixis Midrange, Esper Legends, White Midrange, Red Wins and Rakdos Midrange. Once the duplicates were cut out, $677 was subtracted, adding up to a total of $1265 and a $253 average per deck.
The cards that most reduced the cost of the decks were Sheoldred, The Apocalypse and Fable of the Mirror-Breaker, which were responsible for $600 of the subtracted cost. DeckFlare stated that the longer a player invests in Magic: The Gathering, the cheaper the cost gets.
Pokémon TCG's decks were Lost Box, Gardevoir, Lugia V, Mew and Control Box. Once the duplicates were cut out, $51 was subtracted, adding up to a total of $343 and a $69 average per deck.
The cards that reduced the cost of the decks were Forest Seal Stone, Nest Ball and Battle VIP Pass.
The decks for Yu-Gi-Oh! were Kashtira, Runick Naturia, Spright, Mathmech and Branded. Once the duplicates were cut out, $189 was subtracted, adding up to a total of $1800 and a $360 average per deck.
Duplicates included Infinite Impermanence, Zeus, Triple Tactis and Ash Blossom. DeckFlare noticed Kashtira is only the most expensive because it has very individually expensive cards.
Chronojet, Eva, Overlord, Youthberk and Minerva were the decks chosen for Vanguard. A total of $211 was reduced once duplicates were cut out, which resulted in a total of $2044 and a $409 average per deck.
Duplicates included Elementaria Sanctitude and Gratias Gradale.
Weiß Schwarz
Sao (Choice/door), Escanor, Quints (8Standby), HOL (2Soul/Bar) and TRV Dual Laners were the decks chosen for this TCG. There are no duplicates among these five, so the total cost is the one shown in the image, of $795 total and a $159 average per deck.
One Piece
The top 5 decks to play One Piece competitively were, according to the video, Zoro, Captain Kid, Kin'emon, Whitebeard and Ivankov. After cutting out duplicates, $87 was subtracted and the total cost went to $528 with an average of $106 per deck.
DeckFlare noticed that the duplicates for this TCG were mainly inside their colors. Decks with the same colors are affected by the duplicates, but if these were decks with 5 different colors, there wouldn't be any duplicates.
The Top 5 decks were Beelzemon, Hunters, Red Hybrid, Wargreymon and ChaosDramon. There are no duplicates among these decks, so the total price added up to $520 with an average of $104 per deck.
Battle Spirits
Terrasaur, Purple Curse, White Control, Siegewurm and Purple Soul were the decks chosen as the Top 5. $599 was subtracted once the duplicates were cut out, adding up to a total of $511 with an average of $102 per deck.
All these 5 decks are running 4 copies of Absolute Ice Shield, which in total cuts the price down by $480.
Flesh & Blood
Oldhim, Iyslander, Briar, Dash and Lexi were the heroes considered the top 5 for Flesh & Blood. Once the duplicates were cut out, however, a whopping $1548 was subtracted. The total cost ended up at $2172 with an average of $434 per deck.
Fyendal's Spring Tunic, Command and Conquer and Enlightened Strike were the most expensive duplicates. Considering how Flesh & Blood has a limit to these types of cards in a deck, it made sense to have such a big difference.
Dragon Ball
The last TCG evaluated had the following top 5 decks: ss4 Goku+Vegeta, Gamma 1&2, Syn Shenron, Android 21 and Cumber. After cutting out duplicates, $247 was subtracted. The total cost ended up at $1647, with an average of $329 per deck.
This TCG has the same format as One Piece, in which the same color decks share the cards.
Final Standings without Cutting Duplicates
These were the final standings without considering the duplicates.
Final Standings after Cutting Duplicates
These were the final standings after cutting the duplicates.
Full Number Breakdown
Overall, it isn't much of a surprise that Pokémon TCG is severely less expensive than all others considered here, but this research remains a testament to how much cheaper it is. It is also pretty interesting to consider how some TCGs can have different systems which impact their economy, such as Flesh & Blood.
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This might be a flaccid susceptible to make, but one which many people just be sure to understand. How about we Japanese lady possess a habit of shaving their pussy? Could there be a particular reason for letting pubic hair become good forest? In this post, we shall understand the whole subject.
Japanese women are not the actual only real of these with the practice of perhaps not shaving pubic hair. Chinese and other nationalities away from Asia, Europe, and you will Africa supply the same customized. Westerners, for some reason, developed the idea that shaving locks are a sign of health, nevertheless they disregard one to hair is growing to guard the bits.
In the same manner one to a man entirely shaved inside Brazil is a thing embarrassing and you will uncommon, Japanese female feel the same way if they are totally exposed. Regardless if pubic locks are not trimmed, locks on underarm and you will mustache is seen as unhygienic for the The japanese and must become trimmed.
- step one. Just how performed the latest personalized out of not shaving pubic tresses come about?
- 2. Why don't Japanese girls shave pubic hair?
- step 3. Hairless locks are for example a white Stone for the Mahjong
- 4. Are definitely the reduced elements of Japanese women cut?
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Just how did brand new custom out of not shaving pubic locks occur?
Like any Japanese community, China has experienced certain effect on this problem. Merely we need to glance at the facts your ancestors, where I very doubt that they cut their hair.
Already, in every countries girls have the decision to shave the straight down bits or perhaps not. It is often shaved with a view so you're able to enjoyable the man otherwise following the regional customs. Throughout the West it is a datingrating.net/cs/spanelske-datovani-lokalit/ lot more well-known to help you shave because the of your heat, where perspiration can cause itching plus fungi if there's no health.
It may not features the majority of an association, in Asia discover an effective proverb because of the Confucius and that claims your locks are sacred:
Your body – Our very own hair and skin was received from your moms and dads and we also must not think or harm her or him. This is the start of filian piety (Section 1 of the Filial Piety Publication ??);
So it proverb does not always mean far, but it normally get-off an opinion that the Japanese or other Asians envision the sexual tresses getting an essential part. We'll see about so it ahead.
Let's Japanese women shave pubic locks?
The genuine cause is straightforward, the japanese usually do not proper care if it's shaved or otherwise not. However, you will find several statements on this that provide best regarding why Japanese lady do not shave the pubic hair:
Puberty – Having Japanese women, pubic hair is a sign of adolescence, removing them entirely is like a sign of immaturity or an excellent refusal in order to adulthood.
Onsens – Imagine a Japanese girl totally bare for the a keen onsen, just like the other people is completely level their bits? The latest tree serves as a defence! When someone performs this, it will generate rumors and mark undue appeal.
Prostitution – You can find records that Japanese prostitutes in earlier times hairless their pubic tresses during the Edo months. Lady don't shave hair in check to not ever feel regarding the prostitutes.
Decreased need – Into the Japan there's no for example hell heat year-round such as Brazil, Japanese ladies are not annoyed because of the hair, so they really don't have any need certainly to eliminate it.
Hairless hair is for example a white Stone for the Mahjong
Discover an excellent Japanese identity to mention into pubic pieces that will be bare or sparse (pre-pubescent) called paipan (????). The phrase is also tend to accustomed reference issues in which hair is maybe not growing (Glabrous).
Which name originated from Chinese ?? and this is a white dragon part on the Mahjong game. It portion is actually a the majority of white tile that signifies turned out to be the newest representation of absence of girls tresses.
The expression paipan took off after the fetish regarding hairless vagina entered Japanese culture on account of West porno. Brand new feeling is actually low into the Japanese society in addition to hairless people sector has not generate profits in the The japanese, therefore showing you to Japanese individuals like people which have pubic hair.
Curiously, pubic hair will not always prevail in the adult anime and you can manga, probably due to the immense challenge during the drawing them.
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Will be the reasonable parts of Japanese ladies cut?
Naturally, of a lot Japanese people don't expand numerous hair, so much in fact there exists men just who never had to shave. For this same cause, but of 50% of Japanese lady, it never really had in order to thin otherwise slash the bottoms.
The news headlines Post Eight site and an on-line search service say one just as much as twenty six% out-of Japanese females usually remove the locks that is about swimsuit line. Some other 23% off Japanese women constantly trim to really make it less, if you're 7% completely takes away pubic hair.
I'm hoping this blog post possess fixed just after and also for your entire doubts regarding the pubic tresses culture within the Japan. It is extremely impolite to enter eg a post, nevertheless curiosities changing such tradition have become fascinating.
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In the image below, you'll find me with my lovely wife, Diana. We're grateful to have two amazing teenagers who are quickly catching up in height. I've dedicated over two decades to the craft of photography, and it's a path that has proven to be profoundly rewarding. In this profession, I have the privilege of capturing people during some of the most joyous moments of their lives. In truth, I consider myself more a historian than a mere photographer, and it's the lasting feedback I receive for years after a wedding that truly underscores this sentiment.
One of the most cherished compliments I ever received on a wedding day was, "Hey, we barely noticed your presence, yet you managed to capture countless moments we weren't even aware were unfolding. Thank you!" It's moments like these that make my work truly fulfilling.
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Lanier Beckham: The Low-Post Leader
Being named a captain is an honor few athletes experience. It is earned not by the best athlete but by the best leader. Typically the title goes to a senior, someone that has both experience and poise, but some athletes show leadership far earlier. North Atlanta's Lanier Beckham showcased promise and leadership capabilities as an underclassman and is now a two-time captain and one of just two seniors on the girls' basketball team.
Beckham's basketball career started in middle school, where she earned her stripes as a Sutton Cougar. After developing her game there, she took her talents to the high school squad, making varsity in her freshman year. She attributes her leadership skills and on-court success to lifelong teammates Caroline Clippinger and Sarah-Anne Hamilton. "We have been on this journey for so long," said Beckham, "It just feels like we've been through so much together."
Beckham's philosophy as a leader is grounded in empathy and player development. She adapts her role and style to cater to each player in order to get the most out of them. She cares about her teammates' development more than her individual counting stats. "She's the kind of player who is always looking out for her teammates and she's not just interested in how we do as a team, but – even more so – how everyone's doing and whether the girls are having fun," said Head Coach William Credit.
While Beckham's numbers may not jump off the page, her value on the court is immeasurable. She leads by example, and as the team's defensive anchor, she directs teammates, making sure everyone is in the right position to make a play. On the court, she is a fierce competitor, but off-court, she is a great teammate and an even better friend. "After practice, food runs at Jaliscos will always be a core memory of mine," said Lanier, "It is where we built chemistry that translated to when we were on the court."
Even with an underwhelming season, at 5-12, Beckham and the Dubs come out each and every night looking to compete. The tough losses to Marist, Riverwood, and Lakeside are an afterthought following big wins like a 61-19 performance over South Cobb and a 51-29 win over Dunwoody. The Dubs look to end the year on a high note, as Beckham's high school career is winding to an end. For all Dub athletes, there is always a last layup, jump shot, and three-point attempt. For Lanier, saying goodbye to the hardwood will be difficult, but she has done all she can do to give it her best shot.


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Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen
The assistant professor will develop new DNA-stabilized silver nanoclusters with unique photophysical properties that can find applications in bio-imaging. Such properties include among others absorption and emission features in the NIR-II region, upconversion fluorescence, optically activated delayed fluorescence or microsecond lived emission.
The assistant professor's duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within chemistry. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .
Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Pernille Harris.
The position is open from 1 August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans
- If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
- Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
- Teaching experience
- Formal pedagogical training
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is 1 March 2024, 23:59 GMT +1.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews/trial lectures will be held around 1 May 2024.
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe's top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.


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Gary Whitta Details The Star Wars TV Idea He And Fellow Rogue One Writer Chris Weitz Wish They Had Made
While it started out as a predominantly cinema-based franchise, "Star Wars" has become increasingly prevalent on television in recent years. Following up on efforts such as the short-lived "Droids" and "Ewoks" cartoons, as well as the monumentally popular "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" animated series, Lucasfilm has pumped out live-action shows left and right via the Disney+ streaming service. "The Mandalorian" has taken the world by storm, and the likes of "The Book of Boba Fett" and "Obi-Wan Kenobi," while not the most well-received, certainly have their fans out there.
The most recent live-action "Star Wars" series to arrive is "Andor," which wrapped up its 12-episode first season on November 23, 2022. As the title implies, the program explores the life of future Rebellion leader Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), chronicling his experiences prior to truly taking the fight to the oppressive Empire. It also covers the early days of the Rebellion itself and details how names like Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly), Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård), and Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker) became people of interest within the Empire. Of course, there's also plenty of action and adventure to enjoy.
"Andor" is a fine companion piece to 2016's "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," where Cassian Andor made his "Star Wars" debut. Although, a few years ago, "Rogue One" scribes Gary Whitta and Chris Weitz had a slightly different TV show in mind to bookend the film.
Whitta and Weitz wanted to explore a post-Empire world
On the day that the "Andor" Season 1 finale dropped on Disney+, Gary Whitta took to Twitter to share his and Chris Weitz's concept for a "Rogue One" companion series. "Chris Weitz and I had a cool idea for a TV show about a Mossad-style Rebel team hunting down Imperial war criminals who fled and disappeared after the fall of the Empire. Could have been a cool bookend to R1," he wrote in his tweet, sadly noting that the concept didn't get very far. Based on the positive reactions below this post, though, it seems like many "Star Wars" fans would love to see this idea realized in some form or fashion.
The time period between "Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi" and "Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens" is one that has been explored quite thoroughly over the past few years. 2017's "Star Wars Battlefront II" touched on it throughout its campaign, "The Mandalorian" and "The Book of Boba Fett" both take place in this range, and comics like "Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren" also flesh this era out. Still, given the broad scope of "Star Wars," it stands to reason that if Disney and Lucasfilm ever wanted to make Whitta and Weitz's story into a full-on series, they could do so without hurting existing canon.
While it's unlikely that Gary Whitta and Chris Weitz's show about a Rebel team seeking out Imperial war criminals will ever get made, if nothing else, it's a cool idea to think about.


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Well-cared-for skis are essential for boosting performance levels on the slopes and minimizing risk of injury. Razor-sharp edges give skiers an advantage in navigating challenging terrain, but are easily dulled by improper care.
Practice these tips for keeping your skis in top shape for increased ski longevity and peak performance levels on the trails season after season.
No matter how fatigued you may be at the day's end, don't make the mistake of leaving wet skis to dry on their own. Take a minute to wipe down your skis with a soft dry cloth before stowing them away. The metal edges and bindings are prone to rust if snow or water is left to sit too long. This quick and easy investment in the maintenance of your skis will go a long way in safeguarding equipment.
Jane Watson, creative team manager at REI, emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance: "It's important to keep your skis properly tuned and waxed so they'll continue to perform as you want them to." Getting up on edges and turning on the slopes becomes a much more challenging task when skis aren't adequately waxed. Plus, since ski wax is water repellent, it works to protect the base of the ski from moisture.
Many skiers prefer to wax skis themselves. For those new to the sport, there's a host of waxing tips and techniques available online to the novice waxer. Those not interested in learning the waxing process can drop off skis at a local ski shop to have them professionally done.
Ideally, waxing should be done at the end of each ski day, but that's not always realistic. Waxing after every three to four days on the slopes is sufficient.
Keeping metal edges sharp helps to improve a skier's turning ability and overall ski performance. Sharpening skies is a bit more complicated process than waxing, and therefore we don't recommend you try to do it yourself. It's best to have skis sharpened by a professional once a year.
A day spent hitting the mountain can take its toll on your skis. Minor nicks or scrapes from rocks can impair your skiing ability if not addressed. Run your thumb down each edge to identify any damage, then use a pocket stone – available at any ski shop – to easily smooth out those rough edges.
Be sure to examine for any extensive damage made to the skis. Repairs for core shots and larger blemishes requiring more than a pocket stone can be done at home. DIY repair options range from simple solutions like the P-Tex Candle Method and Toko P-Tex Powder, to more complex repairs like Base Welds. For severe core shots, we recommend having skis repaired by a professional at your local ski shop.
Every memorable ski season inevitably comes to an end. When it does, ensure edges have been properly waxed and stowed away. Take storage conditions into account when choosing a location for the off-season. Choose a cool, dry location clear of any clutter that could put unnecessary pressure on the skis.
"Never store skis in a ski bag and avoid storing them in the basement if at all possible," advised Jose Batista, ski buyer and sales manager for Pelican Shops, a group of year-round outdoor recreation stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. "The best location for summer storage is the garage – preferably with the skis hung on the wall."
Make these maintenance tips part of your ski season routine, and every year your equipment will be as ready as you are to hit the trails.


text: Two prototype protective clothing systems for wildland firefighters were developed for comparison with protective clothing systems currently used by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The four types of protective clothing systems, in two different sizes, were tested for protective capabilities on the thermal mannequin at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. An average heat flux of 80 KW/m2 and an exposure time of 4 seconds were used to simulate a wildland flash fire. A two-way analysis of variance indicated that differences in fit did not produce significant differences in burn injuries. However, it should be noted that the difference in fit in this study was relatively small. The differences in type of garment system were significant; all of the two-layer systems were significantly more protective than the one-layer system. Design features that appeared to increase thermal protection included an adjustable collar, zipper guard and reduction in loose edges on the protective shirt.


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Vakkaru Maldives is a secluded reef island enveloped with powder-soft, dazzling white sands. It offers sublime, timeless ocean views and a fabulous house reef with a colourful and abundant marine life. A scenic 30 minute seaplane flight takes you to this magical island from Male International Airport. Awaiting you, is an idyllic paradise boasting over 2,300 fully grown, majestic coconut trees, gorgeous tropical greenery, 113 luxury villas and suites, five restaurants, two bars, an impressive wine cellar, an over water spa, a fantastic watersports and dive centre, a children's club, an over water gym, a entertainment club, a boutique and more sports. The resort's professional and friendly Concierge Team will do everything possible to ensure that you experience the holiday of your dreams. Guests enjoy use of Vakkaru Maldives' private lounge in the seaplane terminal where you can enjoy complimentary light refreshments while waiting for transfers.
This idyllic retreat is perfect for weddings, honeymoons and other special celebrations. With endless turquoise waters, snow white sand and lush tropical greenery, the setting is perfect for your big day. The resort offers various packages which include meals and entertainment including their Idyllic Romance Package. This offers daily breakfast, daily dinner at designated restaurants, return transfers, a floating breakfast experience, a bottle of Bollinger, romantic room decoration on arrival to welcome you, a private destination dining experience on the beach, an hour's signature couples massage at the spa, a dolphin quest excursion, complimentary access to Coconut Club with its entertainment, the sports fields and Merana Spa's wellness area plus complimentary snorkeling equipment and kayaks. A special package like this is an excellent way to start your life together or celebrate a milestone of years together.
Vakkaru Maldives invites you to heavenly culinary experiences at its five delightful restaurants and an impressive wine and cocktail list at its bars. Every setting is stunning and the delectable dishes offer tastes of Europe and Asia. Amaany is nestled by the beach, a perfect spot to start the day. You will discover luxurious live cooking with the freshest of ingredients as well as enticing buffets under the starry sky. Vakku is an elegant, open air grill restaurant offering the finest meats and seafoods. Onu, a gorgeous bamboo marvel within its tropical plantation, boasts South East Asian inspiration and a showcase kitchen. For delicious Italian flavours fashioned with flair and skill, you can eat at Isolette with its fabulous spaces and poolside piazza. The Lagoon Bar enjoys a sublime over water setting enjoying Japanese delicacies, creative cocktails and the most incredible sunsets. Cabana is the delightful poolside bar and and lounge. Vakkaru Reserve is the resort's impressive wine bar with its outstanding wine list and a delicious cheese and charcuterie offering on request. In addition, dreamy private locations are enjoyed by romantic couples for bespoke dinner arrangements such as remote sandbanks with barefoot extravagance while the waves gently lap.
Guests can enjoy adventurous excursions, learn a new sports, brush up their tennis skills or just relax and enjoy pampering signature treatments at the over water spa. Couples can take a massage lesson and return home with intimate skills, totally rested and relaxed. Merana Spa features heavenly, luxurious single and couples treatment rooms over the water as well as an ayurvedic treatment room, a hair and nail salon, spa boutique and an outdoor wellness area which offers a yoga pavilion, a warm whirlpool, a cold plunge pool, a sauna and steam room. Guests will find inner serenity with treatments inspired by ancient rituals and natural ingredients. They can detoxify, energise and heal with personalised treatments and consultations with the resort's resident Ayurvedic doctor. Splash, the watersports and dive centre is equally impressive and offers exhilarating aqua escapades. Guests can enjoy the house reef, dive trips, equipment rental, speciality courses, boat trips, parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling, private dhoni trips, sunset fishing, big game fishing, dolphin cruises, expeditions with a marine biologist, local island excursions, jet ski guided tours, fun rides, water ski sessions, wakeboarding, stand up paddleboards, glass kayaks, sailing, kite surfing, luxury boat rental and even a coral adoption programme. The list is endless. The fitness centre enjoys a fabulous over water setting with indoor and outdoor activities. It is open 24 hours a day and offers classes in cardio strength, body sculpt, yoga, pilates and private sessions. In addition, the resort enjoys two all weather floodlit tennis courts, badminton, volleyball and a resident tennis coach.
Parrotfish Villa rises out of the crystal clear, turquoise waters on stilts with steps leading directly into the calm, still waters. The villa is a tranquil sanctuary for families wanting to enjoy a special treat and time together. The villa's master bedroom boasts a sumptuous kingsize four poster bed draped with soft, romantic voile and adorned with luxury linens. At the end of the bed you will find a beautiful daybed and doors that open fully to the terrace and ocean views. You can drift into slumber accompanied by the soothing sound of the ocean and a soft breeze on your face. The bedroom also enjoys a recessed day bed, an ideal sleeping space for a young child. The characterful vaulted ceiling and large glass doors drown the bedroom in brilliant natural light. Next door, a small sleeping space enjoys two day beds, perfect beds for two children under 12. The decor throughout Parrotfish Villa is stunning, making brilliant use of wood and combining traditional Maldivian style with minimalist, contemporary flair. The gorgeous bathroom is designed so that you can soak in your freestanding bath while enjoying sensational seascapes and the gentle breeze. There are his and hers sinks, luxurious toiletries and a separate shower.
Your lavish, inviting deck boasts luxury sun loungers, a table and chairs, a shaded, comfy day bed adorned with scatter cushions and a delightful small infinity pool. The seascapes are absolutely breathtaking, particularly at sunset when the sky lights up with all shades of reds, purples and oranges.
What you should know…
- Guests can purchase various packages which include meals, excursions, entertainment and special treats
- Seaplanes fly to the island in daylight hours only. If you are arriving in the evening or simply prefer to, you can choose a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo in the Baa Atoll and a 30 minute speedboat ride from there
- The Wellness Centre is complimentary for spa guests. Although children are welcomed at the resort, to maintain a serene, relaxing environment, children under the age of 16 are not allowed in the area
- Parrotfish Villa enjoys its own private infinity pool and a separate sleeping space for two children. Another child can sleep on the day bed in their parent's room
Property Features
The Villa
Picture perfect accommodation for families wanting to share the unique experience of staying above the emerald waters. Parrotfish Villa features a separate relaxation/reading area or a sleeping area for two children and a day bed in the parents' bedroom area, allowing a family with up to three children under 12 years to relax in exceptional space and comfort.
Ground Floor
- Bedroom with king size bed, satellite TV, daybed, wardrobes and access to the terrace
- Bedroom with two single beds
- Bedroom with bath tub, walk-in shower and access to the terace
Exterior Grounds
- Private infinity swimming pool (24m2)
- Two sun loungers
- Outdoor shower
- Covered terrace
- Small outdoor dining
- Direct lagoon access
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Bathroom amenities
- 43 inches flat screen TV
- Safety deposit box
Parrotfish Villa sits above the turquoise lagoon waters on stilts at the exclusive Vakkaru Maldives ...
Nearest Airport |
Male International Airport
(125 km (via seaplane)) |
Nearest Airport 2 |
Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport
(25 km (via seaplane)) |
Nearest Ferry Port |
Vakkaru Ferry Port
(1 km) |
About the surrounding area of Parrotfish VillaParrotfish Villa sits above the turquoise lagoon waters on stilts at the exclusive Vakkaru Maldives Resort. Located on Vakkaru Island in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll the resort is beautiful, a tropical paradise. The Maldives is a perfect destination with year round temperatures between 23 and 21 degrees centigrade. Baa Atoll is renowned as a place of extraordinary pure beauty, reflected in its status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The island enjoys underwater marvels on the magnificent house reef, the most superb sandy beaches and marvellous vistas. The resort offers a wide variety of entertainment and excursions. Guests can learn new sports, take part in a huge array of watersports and can venture further than Vakkaru Island to spot whale sharks and manta rays at Hanifaru Bay.
Hanifaru Bay is legally designated as a Marine Protected Area, with strict regulations for protect and preserve this amazing wonder of nature. The trips to the bay ensure that the mantas and whale sharks are at peace while visitors enjoy them. The whale shark season is from May to November. Planktons get trapped in the bay's funnel shaped reef which attracts the sharks and schools of manta rays. It is the largest feeding station known to exist.
Splash, the watersports and dive centre, offers invigorating days out at sea, with PADI diving instructors on hand to train and guide beginners and advanced level divers. Incredible world-class dive sites await your exploration with all equipment being available for rental. There are some speciality courses on offer including nitrox diver, night diver, drift diver, boat diver, naturalist diver, peak performance buoyancy, digital photography and several others. There are also numerous boat trips available including private trips, fishing, dolphin quest trips, sunset cruises, private dhonis, expeditions with a marine biologist, snorkeling trips and luxury boat rental. Guests can also enjoy jet skiing, parasailing, fun tube rides, water skiing, wakeboarding, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and sailing. There is an onsite shop selling many accessories for your water adventures.
If guests want to explore other islands, please speak to the Concierge Team for details and opportunities.
Local Amenities | |||
Nearest Airport |
Male International Airport
(125 km (via seaplane)) |
Nearest Airport 2 |
Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport
(25 km (via seaplane)) |
Nearest Ferry Port |
Vakkaru Ferry Port
(1 km) |
Nearest Town/City |
(120 km (seaplane or speedboat)) |
Nearest Restaurant |
Multiple Restaurants
(In Resort) |
Nearest Bar/Pub |
Multiple Bars
(In Resort) |
Nearest Beach |
Vakku Beach
(300 m) |
Nearest Tennis |
Tennis Court
(In Resort) |
Best Suited For: All AgesParrotfish Villa offers families the ultimate in over water living at Vakkaru Maldives Resort. The villa enjoys a second sleeping space where two children can drift off to sleep to the soothing sounds of the lagoon. Another child can sleep on the day bed in the master bedroom. Children love the infinity pool at Parrotfish Villa and being able to climb down into the warm, clear water of the lagoon.
Vakkaru Maldives Resort enjoys fantastic family friendly facilities and activities including a children's club for 3 to 12 years olds. The Parrotfish Club offers indoor areas for arts, crafts and play and outside areas with a children's pool. It is a great place to meet new friends. Older children enjoy the Coconut Club, a haven for teenagers and adults with many activities as well as pool tables, table tennis, table football, board games and reading areas. Again, it is place to make friends and enjoy some social time. The sports courts are excellent with a tennis coach onboard to help with lessons. Badminton and volleyball are also available.
Splash, the watersport centre, is very popular with kayak and special glass kayaks, snorkeling equipment, fun inflatables, sailing, water skiing, paddle boards and many other watersports. The boat trips are amazing. You can even ask the chef to cook your catches if you go out on one of the fishing trips. The sunset trips are amazing and the dolphin watch cruises are always popular. The restaurants in the resort are family friendly plus you can arrange special family treats such as picnics on a sandbank. The Congierge Team are always willing to help make this a family holiday of a lifetime.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- Walk to Beach
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Tennis Nearby
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
Onsite Facilities
- Waterfront
Services Available
- Maid Service Included
- Breakfast Included
- Meal delivery service
Oliver's Extras
- Yoga Classes Available
- Spa Treatments Available
- Wine-Tasting Available
- Transfers Available
- Maid Service Included
- On-Site Concierge
- Breakfast Included
- Meal delivery service
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Oliver's Extras
- Yoga Classes Available
- Spa Treatments Available
- Wine-Tasting Available
- Transfers Available
- Maid Service Included
- On-Site Concierge
- Breakfast Included
- Meal delivery service
At Oliver's Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver's Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport transfers
- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver's Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
The Resort
Lies within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Vakkaru Maldives is a secluded reef island blessed with timeless ocean views, powder-soft, brilliant white sands, deep blue holes and house reef with unique marine biodiversity. A scenic 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport transport you into this idyllic paradise intuitively designed for guests seeking timeless experiences.
Activities & Facilities
• Spa & Wellness ⇒ Find inner serenity with expert therapists at Merana Spa, featuring luxurious overwater single and couple treatment rooms, an ayurvedic treatment room, hair and nail salon, spa boutique and outdoor wellness area featuring a warm whirlpool, cold plunge pool, sauna and steam room.
• Bespoke Guest Experiences ⇒ A collection of curated guest experiences inspired by the principles of Vakkare and our extended programmes of '50 Shades of Blue', brought to you by world-renowned culinary greats, wellness mentors, fitness gurus and more.
• Splash ⇒ Exhilarating aqua escapades with a host of water sports, excursions and world-class dive adventures.
• Parrotfish Club ⇒ Extensive kids' club facilities with certified team for children aged between 3 to 12 years.
• Sports Fild ⇒ All-weather floodlit tennis courts and a badminton court for sports enthusiasts.
• Coconut Club ⇒ A haven of fun for teens and adults with an array of games, library and activities.
• Fitness Center ⇒ Keep fit 24 hours a day, accompanied by stunning views at the overwater gym with open-air deck. Personal trainer, yoga and fitness classes are available.
• The Organic Farm ⇒ On our island, we grow our own food in the Organic Farm, which produces some of the freshest fruits, vegetables and herbs for our restaurants and bar.
• The Sandbank Events ⇒ Escape to a remote sandbank for a private event. Barefoot extravagance, waves lapping, embraced by nature, a distant paradise, for a while exclusively.
• Luxury Destination Dining ⇒ From the serenity of your villa to idyllic settings around the island, we bring you an exquisite culinary experience, humble or heavenly as you desire.
Restaurants & Bars
• Amaany ⇒ A tranquil, bright and airy environment by the beach to start the day; to experience nourishing flavours, offering an interactive presentation of international cuisines and inspired dishes accented with local tastes and tropical tones.
• Vakku ⇒ Elegant open-air grill restaurant and a signature venue to savour our finest selection of meats and seafood grilled to perfection.
• Onu ⇒ Drawn from the South East Asia inspiration yet honouring the regions current and past influences, Onu is an elegant bamboo fashioned culinary theatre within a tropical plantation designed with a showcase kitchen.
• Isoletta ⇒ Vibrant Italian flavours fashioned with flair. Enjoy a relaxed and alive dining experience with authentic charm, uncluttered sophistication and whimsical design complete with communal dining table, lounging space, two-seaters a la Milano and a poolside piazza.
• Cabana ⇒ Alfresco poolside lounge designed for classic comfort, creative inspiration and a relaxed ambience. Cabana offers a comfortable enduring space to relax and unwind in style, enjoy a laid back afternoon or pre-dinner drink.
• Lagoon Bar ⇒ An ocean oasis to relax and revive from noon until late, a stylish venue above the crystal waters with open-air lounging space and the Indian Ocean breezes.
• Vakkaru Reserve ⇒ Our very own wine cellar, home to a curated selection of wines showcasing fine vintage and non-vintage offerings from Old to New World.
Security deposit | Credit card details might be asked as a guarantee. |
Arrival time | 2 pm |
Departure time | 12 pm |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
Security deposit | Credit card details might be asked as a guarantee. |
Arrival time | 2 pm |
Departure time | 12 pm |
End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
Linen & towels included? | Bed linen, bath and pool towels are included in the rental price. |
Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price |
Minimum stay | 1 night |
Changeover day | Flexible. |
Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
Smoking Allowed? | Not permitted. |
Tax | Tourist Tax included in the rental price. |
Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 4 people: For every additional guest up to 4, it will cost an additional £389 per person per night.
Rental period | 5 Nights | Weekly |
Feb 26th 2024 - Aug 29th 2025 | £26,414 | £36,979 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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