Episode 28: Marine Corps Marathon 2024: Lessons from the Bridge with Paul Stroessner
Inspiring Journeys
On October 27, 2024, I ran the Marine Corps Marathon. Everything did not go as planned. It was an unforgettable journey filled with highs, lows, and a lot of lessons learned. Whether you’re a runner, a dreamer, or someone working toward any goal, this episode is for you. If you’ve ever had a big goal that didn’t go the way you hoped, you’re not alone—and that’s exactly what I’ll be diving into today. I’ll take you through the race, my preparation, what went right, what went wrong, and why I’m fired up for next year. Plus, I’ll share some amazing highlights from my D.C....
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Episode 27: 22 Too Many with Keri Jacobs
Inspiring Journeys
As many of you know, I dedicate each episode to a veteran from 22 Too Many. Today, will be a slight exception as the entire episode will be dedicated to 22 Too Many! I didn't want to single out any one hero. So, I am honored to have Keri Jacobs, co-founder of 22 Too Many, with us. Keri’s mission is deeply personal and incredibly impactful—through 22 Too Many, she works tirelessly to honor and remember military members lost to suicide or PTSD-related causes. On this episode, Keri tells us how 22 Too Many was formed and is growing. We discuss the challenges military veterans face, the...
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GenX Journeys - Episode 3: Retro Halloween
Inspiring Journeys
Originally Released: October 27, 2021 Caroline and Claire join Del and I to talk all about Halloween. This is a huge range of topics, including music, movies, and candy, as well as Halloween memories. This was a lot of fun, and I hope you enjoy! What are some of your favorite Halloween memories? Do you have any favorite Halloween themes music, movies, or television shows/specials? Is there any candy you loved or hated? We'd love to hear from you! Feel free to comment below, or contact us on any of the social media outlets listed towards the end of the post. - Music - Thriller - Spotify...
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Episode 26: PTSD and Healing with Mike Morgan
Inspiring Journeys
On Inspiring Journeys, we explore the stories of incredible individuals who have faced life's toughest challenges and emerged stronger, with wisdom to share. Today, we have an extraordinary guest—Mike Morgan. Mike is a 30-year police veteran who served in both the City of Atlanta Police Department and the County of Suffolk PD in Long Island. During his years of service, Mike faced unimaginable situations that left him battling severe PTSD. After struggling with the weight of his experiences, Mike discovered healing in a profound way—through plant-based medicines. Now, he’s on a mission...
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Episode 25: Inspiring the Givers with Phil Januszewski
Inspiring Journeys
On this episode, we would love to introduce you to Phil Januszewski. Phil is a high-energy chemistry/physics teaching keynote speaker and coach that is on a mission to create and spread happiness through education, motivation, and entertainment. He empowers the givers in the world to completely flourish in their personal lives first, in order to ignite passion and purpose in their professional lives as well. Phil is a nationally known dynamic speaker of 10+ years and a public school educator since 2005. We discuss the challenges and the incredible rewards of teaching high school students...
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GenX Journeys: Episode 2 - Poltergeist
Inspiring Journeys
On this episode of Inspiring journeys, I present to you Episode 2 of the GenX Journeys series. This is a very special episode to me. My heart has been heavy as it was my late cousin Cecelia's birthday this week. Cecelia and her husband John were Paranormal Investigators, and were pretty well known in that community. They had a YouTube channel, which is still up, called Crazy Cat Paranormal. It features episodes of some of their investigations as well as podcast interviews with some big names among the Paranormal Community, including stars from the show Ghost Hunters. We tried for a very...
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Episode 24: Faith and Resilience with Joanica Santos
Inspiring Journeys
On this episode, I’m honored to welcome an incredibly resilient and inspiring guest, Joanica Santos. Joanica has faced more challenges in a short time than many do in a lifetime, from surviving an abusive marriage to enduring the tragic loss of her cousin, and overcoming personal injury. Despite these hardships, she remains a beacon of positivity, faith, and strength. A devoted Christian and fitness enthusiast, Joanica continues to inspire others through her perseverance. We discuss the adversities that Joanica has been through, and how her faith has helped come out stronger than ever....
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Episode 23: Apparently Different with Adria Gross
Inspiring Journeys
You're in for a treat on this episode as we welcome the inspiring Adria Gross to the show! Adria’s transformational journey is nothing short of remarkable. After battling epilepsy at a young age and undergoing life-altering brain surgery, she reclaimed her life and now dedicates herself to helping others navigate the complex world of medical insurance. With over 30 years of experience, Adria is the President and CEO of MedWise Insurance Advocacy, where she advocates for those struggling with the confusing healthcare system. She’s the co-author of "Solved! Curing Your Medical Insurance...
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Episode 22: Exploring Your Values with Gary Hults
Inspiring Journeys
One thing I love about doing this podcast is hearing the stories of people who have gone through major adversities, and came out shining and thriving on the other side. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to today's guest! Gary Hults discusses his journey which led him to start Northman Coaching, which specializes in guiding men who are either in a troubled relationship, going through a divorce, or already divorced. And they help guide you to not only love your best life, but to help you create happier and healthier relationships along the way. Not only does Gary have this coaching...
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Episode 21: The 9 A's of Happiness with Elise Morgan
Inspiring Journeys
You're in for a treat this episode! We welcome my crazy, fun, electric and beautiful friend, Elise Morgan to the show! Elise hosts the podcast, The Elise Morgan Experience. She is also a Life Improvement coach, Healer, Author, and Transformational Speaker. She guides you through all your challenges and dreams with expertise, unfiltered truth, contagious confidence, and a sprinkle of humor. We cover many topics from focusing inward instead of relying on outside forces, the 9 (formerly 8) A's of Happiness, taking inspired action, PTSD, and NLP. This episode is dedicated to 22 Too...
info_outlineMeet my personal Trainer, Adriana Ferns. We talk about one-on-one and group training. And Adriana has some great race stories from both obstacle course races and 5k races. We also discuss her Azores Active Trip planned for March 23-30, 2018 that you can sign up for. If you are interested in signing up, you can email Adriana at [email protected]. Also, come visit the Rhode Runner at https://therhoderunnerjourney.com