Listen to the incredible stories of the heroes who inspire us to do great things. Our host Jay Cardiello will sit down with guests like Gracie Gold, Ryan Hall, and Leslie Osborne to discuss their inspiring journeys. Stories of Strength showcases the resilience and determination displayed by these astounding individuals. In our last episode, we will share the story of one exceptional, everyday hero that exemplifies our values of authenticity, courage, hope, and strength. Presented by MuscleTech.
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This time on Stories Of Strength, Jay is joined by a man with many talents - actor, comedian, and entrepreneur, Greg Davis Jr. - also known as Klarity! Klarity was one of the pioneers of short form internet comedy, amassing over 4 million followers on the original Vine app. From growing up in a tough neighborhood in Orlando, to working his way up i…
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The Journey Of Believing with Michael Lewis
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On this episode of Stories Of Strength, Jay is joined by former NFL Wide receiver and Return Specialist who is currently the Team Ambassador of the New Orleans Saints, Michael “Beer Man” Lewis! Despite only playing football his freshman year of high school, Michael found great success playing flag-football in his early twenties while also working a…
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The Evolution of Recovery with Dr. Jason Wersland
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On this episode of Stories Of Strength, Jay is joined by the CEO, Founder, and Chief Wellness Officer of Therabody, Dr. Jason Wersland! Therabody is a leading global wellness tech company rooted in science and technology. Their most well known product, the Theragun, is no stranger to the internet and has popped up repeatedly on social media in rece…
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Entrepreneurship to Create Change with Jordan Greenfield
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On this episode of Stories Of Strength, brought to you by MuscleTech, host Jay Cardiello is joined by Jordan Greenfield, an Entrepreneur and the Founder of ‘Hoo.be,’ a creator-first, invite-only platform that helps creators stand out in the crowded digital world. He is also the founder of several other companies, one of which strives to help gen-z …
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On this episode of Stories Of Strength, Jay is joined by Model, Actress, Entrepreneur, and Wildlife Warriors Ambassador, Ellie Gonsalves! Born and raised in Brisbane, Australia, Ellie is an accomplished entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of athleisure brand, 9186 Collective, as well as the NFT project 'Crypto Girl Originals & Crypto Girl Collectables'…
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Injury & Healing On And Off The Field with Jesse Kriel
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Back in 2019, just a few months before the Rugby World Cup, Jesse Kriel had to undergo ankle surgery and then work tirelessly to recover in time for the competition, only to then injure his hamstring in the opening game, forcing him to the sidelines where watched his South African teammates go on to win the title without him. Since then he’s become…
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The Power Of Transformation with Ethan Suplee
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Best known for his roles in the films American History X, Remember the Titans, John Q, The Wolf of Wall Street, Without a Paddle, and several of Kevin Smith's films, as well as television hits like Boy Meets World and My Name Is Earl. Actor Ethan Suplee was just 24 years old in 2001 when he found himself standing on a freight scale at a shipping ce…
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On this week’s episode of Stories Of Strength, our host Jay Cardiello speaks with someone who is continually inspiring and helping others. Joining us is Shaun Weiss, who you might remember as Greg Goldberg in the 1992 Disney Comedy the Mighty Ducks. Shaun hasn’t had an easy go at life since his stint as a child star, having grappled with addiction.…
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Building Positive Mental Health with Jessie Godderz
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This week on Stories Of Strength, our host Jay Cardiello is joined by a truly inspirational person, one of the youngest 2-sport professional athletes in history with bodybuilding and wrestling. It’s Mr. Pec-Tacular himself, Jessie Godderz! Jessie is on the show to share the story of his journey and discuss mental health awareness as an athlete. Hea…
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Celebrating Women in Business with Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak
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On this episode of Stories Of Strength, we are celebrating women in business, some of their amazing achievements, as well as some of the ways they are pushing the boundaries. Our host Jay Cardiello speaks with two women who are transforming their love of athletics and comfort into a business and pursuing their dreams off of the court, Susan Walvius…
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On this episode of Stories Of Strength, our host Jay Cardiello sits down with Merryl Tengesdal, a retired Air Force Colonel who was the first and only African-American woman to fly the United States Air Force’s U-2 spy plane. Born in the Bronx and raised by a single mother, Tengesdal was obsessed with Star Trek and exploring the final frontier. Hea…
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Enduring Difficult Times with US Army Ranger Jeff Struecker
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Jeff Struecker is an author, pastor, and United States Army Ranger Hall of Famer whose involvement in ‘The Battle of Mogadishu’ in 1993 was portrayed in the movie Black Hawk Down. Today, Jeff joins host Jay Cardiello on Stories of Strength to discuss his definition of strength, what it is like to come to terms with dying, and much more. The pair sp…
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Believing in Yourself with Olympic Athlete Lorraine Ugen
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Lorraine Ugen is a professional athlete, business owner and the current British Long Jump record holder. Today, Lorraine joins host Jay Cardiello on Stories of Strength to chat about her experience as an athlete and discuss the impact sponsorships have on competing. The duo speak about Lorraine overcoming a difficult injury and coming back to compe…
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This week on Stories Of Strength, our host Jay Cardiello speaks with someone who is truly an inspiration. Joining us is Chris Norton, former American football defensive back who played Division III football for Luther College Norse, before becoming paralyzed due to a tackle during the game. Despite being given 3% chance of ever regaining movement b…
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Stories of Strength Season 2 - Heroes Pushing What is Possible
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Hear stories from everyday people pushing the envelope of what is possible. Host Jay Cardiello speaks with guests like Merryl Tengesdal, Chris Norton and Jeff Struecker to discuss their successes and the sometimes unconventional journey to their goals. Stories of Strength will highlight their resolve in the face of challenges and redefine how you v…
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Redefining Strength Through Technology with EB Samuel
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On today’s episode, our host Jay Cardiello speaks with EB Samuel, Fitness Director for Men’s Health Magazine and Head of Training Innovation for Flexit Fitness. EB has been a certified trainer for more than a decade and has seen the space change drastically. He’s trained with both NFL and track athletes, and prior to working with Men’s Health Magaz…
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Refusing to Submit with WWE’s Torrie Wilson
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Welcome back to Stories Of Strength, a podcast where we share personal and inspirational tales that redefine strength, presented by MuscleTech. On today’s episode, Jay Cardiello is joined by model, fitness competitor, blogger, and legend of the WCW and WWE, Torrie Wilson. On today’s show, she tells us what it was like working in such a high-energy …
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Staying Calm and Motivated with Military Pilot Andrew Malcolm
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Welcome back to Stories Of Strength, a podcast where we share personal and inspirational tales that redefine strength, presented by MuscleTech. In today’s episode, Jay Cardiello is joined by model, author, and military attack pilot, Andrew Malcolm. Listen as they discuss how his strength was tested when he was deployed to Afghanistan, why he decide…
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Time for another episode of Stories Of Strength, a podcast where we share personal and inspirational tales that redefine strength, presented by MuscleTech, and this week Jay Cardiello is joined by none other than Adventurer, Author, Athlete and Activist Erik Weihenmayer! Erik is the first person without eyesight to reach the summit of Mount Everest…
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Welcome to another episode of Stories Of Strength, a podcast series where we share personal and inspirational tales that redefine strength, brought to you by MuscleTech! This week Jay Cardiello got the chance to speak with a truly inspirational young woman who is turning her passion and childhood dream into a reality. Meet nineteen-year-old Alyssa …
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Join us for another episode of Stories Of Strength, a podcast where we share personal and inspirational tales that redefine strength, presented by MuscleTech! This week Jay Cardiello takes the time to sit down and speak with three-time Olympic Gymnast and six-time Canadian national all-around champion, Ellie Black! Starting out in gymnastics from a…
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Henry Cavill on Being a Real-Life Superhero
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Welcome back for another exciting episode of Stories Of Strength, a podcast where we share personal and inspirational tales that redefine strength, presented by MuscleTech! This week Jay Cardiello gets the chance to sit down with world-renowned actor and chief creative officer and global brand ambassador for MuscleTech, Henry Cavill! You may have s…
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Hope, Growth, and Mental Health with Gracie Gold
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For this week's episode, Jay is joined by Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold. She discusses the importance of mental health for an athlete when they are competing on the world stage. With mental health at the forefront in sports right now, she talks about the importance of acceptance and advocacy when it comes to supporting our athletes. They also t…
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From the Locker Room to the Boardroom with Leslie Osborne
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Joining Jay this week is a former member of the US Women’s National Soccer Team and founder of Sweat Cosmetics, Leslie Osborne. The two discuss Leslie’s self-determination and love for her sport helped her get back on the pitch after, what could’ve been, a career-ending injury. They discuss what she has been up to since announcing her retirement fr…
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Eric LeGrand Finds Light through Paralyzing Darkness
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This week Jay sits down with former Rutgers University defensive tackle, Eric LeGrand. During the 2010 College Football season, Eric suffered a paralyzing injury that fractured his C3 and C4 cervical vertebrae. He takes us back to the moment the hit occurred, and what it was like to lay powerless on a field in which he was usually the most powerful…
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This week our host Jay Cardiello is joined by Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed armless pilot. Jessica was born with a rare birth defect that left her without arms. She discusses what it was like for her growing up, and the obstacles she had to overcome to get to where she is today. We hear about her amazing journey to obtaining her pilot lic…
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This week retired Olympic runner Ryan Hall joins our host Jay Cardiello to share his story of becoming one the greatest American marathon runners. He shares with us what it took for him to reach his Olympic caliber level and the training regimes that he had to endure. Like most athletes, injuries became part of his story. He tells us about the stru…
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Listen to the incredible stories of the heroes who inspire us to do great things. Our host Jay Cardiello will sit down with guests like Gracie Gold, Ryan Hall, and Leslie Osborne to discuss their inspiring journeys. Stories of Strength showcases the resilience and determination displayed by these astounding individuals. In our last episode, we will…
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