Episode 10: Sobriety and Run Streaks with Marathon Panda Maurice Lowman
Inspiring Journeys
On this episode, we welcome the incredible and inspirational Maurice Lowman, also known as the Marathon Panda. Maurice had gone from hitting rock bottom on the streets of Rhode Island to living the life of High fives and positive vibes, being sober since March 12, 2015, and continuing an outdoor run streak since January 1, 2016! The 2024 Boston Marathon will be Maurice's 42nd marathon! He also runs half marathons and ultra marathons, and every other race you can think of! Maurice now lives an incredible life of positivity, gratitude, and hope. So come check out his story and be inspired!...
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Episode 9: Reflecting on Resilience
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The Inspiring Journeys podcast is off to a hot start, featuring all incredible guests. On this episode, Kerri and Paul reflect on the resilience, power, and inspiration of each guest. Let us know if you had any takeaways from anybody on the show so far. Ret. NYPD Detective Andrew Liakos and SBA Member, Ret. Sgt. Edward Scali, have teamed up with their company Midnight Platoon to create a thoughtful tribute in honor of Police Officer Jonathan Diller. All profits from the shirt sales will go direct to the Diller family. In the past Midnight Platoon has raised...
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Episode 8: From Heart Attack to The Boston Marathon: The Inspiring Journey of Chris Marino
Inspiring Journeys
We welcome Chris Marino back to the show! Chris was on episodes and of Journey of the Rhode Runner when he ran his first Boston Marathon in 2021. Then on December 3, 2022, while out on a run, Chris survived a widowmaker heart attack (which has a 10-20% survival rate). Not only has Chris survived, but is thriving. On April 15, 2024, Chris will be running his first Boston Marathon since his heart attack! In addition to his heart attack, we discuss Chris' son Braden and his rare disease, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), which prompted Chris to run the Boston Marathon to begin with. And if this was...
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Episode 7: Inspiring Journey of SoulFriend Yoga with Adriana Ferns
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Adriana Ferns is not only a co-host of Inspiring Journeys, but also a partner in the female owned and run business, SoulFriend Yoga. SouldFriend has been an online business for the past 3+ years, selling well-sourced, safe materials for their yoga mats and clothes. Not only do they have great quality clothes, mats, and accessories, but they support great causes, such as At-Risk communities and animal shelters. They were recently going to open a physical store (the weekend of this recording). Unfortunately, it fell through at the last moment. In this episode, you will hear about the setbacks...
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Episode 6: Project Accounted For with Eddie Scali
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We have another exciting episode this week as Kerri and Paul welcome Eddie Scali to the show. Eddie was a New York volunteer firefighter, then went on to an impactful 21 year career as an NYPD officer. These days, Eddie is a warrior for mental wellness for both first responders and the general population. He started a private law enforcement online community where people can lean on each other in times of need. This led him to the amazing Project Accounted For community, which is open to everybody. We talk to the charismatic Eddie about is experience as a volunteer firefighter at the...
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Episode 5: The Joy Hour with Tom Lyman
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Brace yourselves for a powerful episode! At the time of this recording, Tom Lyman has been sober for 26 months, and has started the massively growing non-profit organization, The Considerate Group. Tom gets very vulnerable with us, talking about his dark days, going on the verge of losing everything, and rising out of the ashes to starting Joy Hour and The Considerate Group. The aim of The Considerate Group is to create a culture of connection, providing a space of connection, healing, recovery and support. In addition of support classes and workshops, the centerpiece is organization is Joy...
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Episode 4: Reclaiming Your Life with Jessica Rae
Inspiring Journeys
Today we welcome the amazing Jessica Rae to the show! Jessica is a mentor/coach, author, creator, and speaker who helps women, especially single moms, break free and reclaim their life and independence. She is able to do this through the lessons she learned from her own experiences, which includes past toxic relationships and a scammer. Jessica not only survived, but has thrived, and is able to continue to be an awesome mom, and help others. Jessica can be found: 2 accounts on Instagram: and Inspiring Journeys can be found on: Instagram: Kerri can be found on Instagram: ...
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Episode 3: Integrate With Kate DeCosta
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Today's guest, Kate DeCosta, is on an inspiring journey. Kate was having some major health issues that doctors couldn't figure out. But that wasn't going to stop her! Kate's passion for health led her on a path of over a decade of researching and studying different symptoms, ailments, and treatments which led her to go to school at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Kate is now a certified health coach. If you are struggling with your physical or mental health, and know that you need to make changes, but don't know where to begin, Kate is here to facilitate your healing using a holistic...
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Episode 2: Be Genuine with Jenn Gray
Inspiring Journeys
I hope you're all ready to be fired up and inspired today! Kerri and Paul welcome Jenn Gray to the show. Jenn has been on an adventerous and inspiring life journey. She is the proud single mom of 4 children, and an entreprenuer. On this episode, Jenn gets vulnerable as we dive into her challenges as she has transformed her life by being her genuine, authentic self. Despite what we see on social media, everybody has challenges to overcome. But we don't have to do it alone. So lets join our friend Jenn, and overcome our challenges together. Today's 22 Too Many veteran is Christopher Cooper ...
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Episode 1: Defeating Anxiety with Misty Johnson
Inspiring Journeys
Inspiring Journeys welcomes our first guest, Misty Johnson! Misty had suffered from crippling anxiety. This anxiety contributed to Misty not being able to go to the gym for 7 years. But now she has returned stronger than ever! Check out this episode to find out how she did it, and learn some advice for people who struggle from anxiety, and how to overcome it. Misty has lived an incredible journey so far. Be inspired by her strength, resilience, and grit! Also, this episode is dedicated to our 22 Too Many Veteran Chuck Stayton Charles Brandon “Chuck” Stayton, 29,...
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- Yoga
- Adriana gets her own tag
- Paul's Journey recap
- Remote Road Races
- Adriana doesn't mean to be political but...Environmental talk
- Being comfortable
- Protest the red lights!!!
You can join the Remote Road Race Facebook Group
Trish Sloan can also be found on Instagram at @heartfull_yoga
We are still looking for gratitude lists. You can email at [email protected]
Adriana can be found on:
Instagram at @ajoylifestyle
Facebook: Adriana Ferns
email: [email protected]
You can find The Rhode Runner in the following places:
Twitter: @TheRhodeRunner
Instagram: @TheRhodeRunner
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