Episode 12: Movetoday365 with Russ Rogers
Inspiring Journeys
On this episode, we welcome the incredible Russ Rogers to the show! Russ is the author of a children's 5-book series, Today... He is also the founder of the movement called Movetoday365. He encourages everybody to get some movement in and get outside. As a part of Movetoday365, on the second Saturday of every month, friends and family gather together with Russ and go for a 2 mile walk . This is done in Santa Cruz, Ca, but can be done virtually as well. In addition to discussing the origins and process of Russ writing the , we talk about being active every day, and the importance of...
info_outline
Episode 11: A Spectator's View of the 2024 Boston Marathon
Inspiring Journeys
The 128th Boston Marathon took place on April 15, 2024. Your host, Paul Stroessner was in attendance for both the marathon and the expo, and this is his report. This week's 22 Too Many veteran is David Simpson “My Cousin David took his own life. A few nights ago, he became one of the 22 US veterans that commit suicide daily. I know it was not always this way but it is this way now. This happens 22 times a day-people feel like I do starting 22 times a day. He was either the first or the last of the day. He said goodbye on the last day of May in the last hour in his time...
info_outline
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!...
info_outline
Episode 9: Reflecting on Resilience
Inspiring Journeys
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...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
Episode 7: Inspiring Journey of SoulFriend Yoga with Adriana Ferns
Inspiring Journeys
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...
info_outline
Episode 6: Project Accounted For with Eddie Scali
Inspiring Journeys
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...
info_outline
Episode 5: The Joy Hour with Tom Lyman
Inspiring Journeys
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...
info_outline
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: ...
info_outline
Episode 3: Integrate With Kate DeCosta
Inspiring Journeys
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...
info_outlineHey everybody, I just want to let you know that this is a very important episode. With the climate the way it is, there is no way Adriana and I would want to talk about anything else right now. There is a struggle that has been going on for over four hundred years in this country, and is really brought to the forefront right now. We don't have to agree politically to agree that human rights matter. On the show today, we have Rhodes Pierre. He has been good friends with Adriana for 20 years. And I have known him from parties that Adriana has thrown over the years, as well as her wedding, which Rhodes officiated. Among many things he does, as you will hear, Rhodes is a stand-up comic. So, I had originally wanted to have him on to talk about the comedy world during this Coronavirus. Then everything literally blew up with the murder of George Floyd. We do touch on the comedy a bit here. But, the main focus is Rhodes' experiences as a Black man. The best thing we can do right now is listen. So, leave your opinions and judgments at the door, and listen to what Rhodes has to say. And don't worry, it's not all serious..cuz you know... Adriana...and if you know Rhodes...well, Rhodes.
And one last thing...I will donate $2 for every download of this episode from now until next Friday, June 19 to Showing Up For Racial Justice and to the Providence NAACP. It will be a $200 max. So please download and share.
Just one more note, about midway through, there are some audio difficulties for a very short time that I could not edit out. It may be around 20 minutes in, and doesn't last very long. Alright, now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Interesting books mentioned in the podcast
Rhodes and his comedy can be found on Facebook and
the Facebook group MiCADELiC FB LIVE Stream - Open Mic Night: Saturdays & Wednesdays
Adriana can be found on:
Instagram at @ajoylifestyle
email: [email protected]
You can find The Rhode Runner in the following places:
Twitter: @TheRhodeRunner
Instagram: @TheRhodeRunner
Please let us know if you have any questions or stories for us to read on the air. You can email [email protected]
You can also download and subscribe to the Journey of the Rhode Runner Podcast at:
Or anywhere you normally get your podcasts from.