🧭 Here’s what’s in today’s issue:

• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🎙️ Cary Spotlight Connect: KARDIOJAM
• 💪 Wellness Tip: The Health Risks of Sitting and Simple Ways to Fight Back
• ⚠️ Health Alert: Frozen Meals, Juices, Pasta, and Baby Food Recalls
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• ❤️ Communities need strong connections: Show Your Support 
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Today marks a new milestone for Cary Spotlight!

KARDIOJAM

🎙️ Cary Spotlight Connect – Episode Title:
"KARDIOJAM’s Movement of Sisterhood”

🎧 Host: Dr. Chris Coetzer
🎤 Guest: Nazanin (Nazy) Sayar, Founder of KARDIOJAM

Summary

In this inspiring episode of Cary Spotlight Connect, Dr. Chris Coetzer sits down with Nazanin (Nazy) Sayar, founder of KARDIOJAM, a women-centered dance fitness program based in Raleigh, NC.

What began as Nazy’s personal journey of rediscovering herself after years of focusing on family has transformed into a movement built on liberation, sisterhood, and self-love. Unlike traditional fitness classes, KARDIOJAM isn’t just about burning calories—it’s about celebrating authenticity, creating safe spaces, and feeding both body and soul.

Nazy shares the story of how KARDIOJAM was born, the powerful themes woven into every class, and why it resonates so deeply with women at every stage of life. Listeners will hear how this growing community is helping women reconnect with themselves and each other through music, movement, and empowerment.

If you’ve ever felt out of place in fitness spaces, this episode will show you why KARDIOJAM could be the joyful reset you’ve been searching for.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why KARDIOJAM was created and how it empowers women

• The four core themes that shape every class: liberation, sensuality, sisterhood, and self-love

• How KARDIOJAM differs from programs like Zumba and Jazzercise

• Why you don’t need dance experience or a “perfect” body to join

• What to expect from class intensity, music, and atmosphere

• Upcoming expansions, including new class times and an online platform

• How inclusivity and community drive long-term engagement

Memorable Quotes

• “KARDIOJAM is not about calories or choreography—it’s a liberation.” — Nazy Sayar

• “You belong here exactly as you are. No experience needed.” — Nazy Sayar

• “This isn’t just a class—it’s a movement of women rising back into their power.” — Nazy Sayar

📣 Call to Action:

Ready to experience KARDIOJAM for yourself? Visit the website to join a class, try a two-week trial, or explore membership options. Mention this podcast for a complimentary class and discover why women across Cary and Raleigh are calling KARDIOJAM more than fitness—it’s a movement. Website: www.kardiojam.com

Resource Links

• Instagram: @kardiojam | Email: [email protected]

• Facebook: @kardiojam

Just curious…

Nazy shared how KARDIOJAM is more than a workout—it’s liberation, sisterhood, and self-love. We’d love your take:

The Health Risks of Sitting and Simple Ways to Fight Back

Many adults spend more time sitting than they realize, with work, driving, and downtime all contributing to extended sedentary periods. This trend can slow metabolism and make it harder to manage health markers like weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol, especially in midlife.

Fortunately, integrating simple changes throughout the day can help. Standing up and stretching hourly, using a standing desk, walking during idle moments, or adding brief movement breaks like squats or dancing are all easy ways to break up sitting time.

These "exercise snacks" may be brief, but they add up and support better energy and long-term health. Consistent small actions can offer a sense of momentum and improve overall wellness.

The key is consistency. Even modest activity throughout the day can reduce the impact of too much sitting and lead to better health outcomes over time.

Content sponsored by Dr. Estelle Tsalik - Your Trusted Wellness Consultant.
Dr. Estelle Tsalik, a highly skilled wellness consultant and the founder of Living Well with Estelle, is here to empower you on your journey to optimal health. She is committed to simplifying the process and guiding you towards simple, sustainable, and sanity-saving solutions. Start your journey by taking her Living Well Blueprint Quiz today.

Frozen Meals, Juices, Pasta, and Baby Food Recalls

A series of food safety recalls have been announced, affecting a range of grocery items sold nationwide. At Target, One Frozen, LLC pulled its Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend from shelves due to undeclared shrimp, a serious allergen. (Read Recall Notice)

Over 22,000 juice pouches from Evergreen Orchard Farm, sold in Korean Pear, Grape, and Jujube flavors, are also under recall. The drinks were found to be potentially unsafe due to inadequate sanitation practices. (Read Recall Notice)

Gooder Foods, Inc. recalled several Goodles pasta varieties for failing to list milk and cashew allergens on the label. And Sprout Organics has withdrawn its Sweet Potato Apple & Spinach pouches after testing revealed elevated lead levels. (Read Recall Notice)

Consumers are advised to stop using these products and either discard them or return them for a refund.

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🎟️ Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:

• Wednesday: Wellness Walk 6PM-7PM
• Wednesday: Maren Morris: Dreamsicle Tour 7PM
• Thursday: Live at Lunch: Peter Lamb/Mark Wells Duo 11:30AM-1:30PM
• Thursday: NC Senior Games Silver Arts State Finals 5PM-7PM
• Friday: Veterans Benefit Live 9AM-3PM
• Friday: NC Senior Games Silver Arts State Finals 5PM-7PM

But wait! There’s more. To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead: See Full 2-Week Calendar