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Embark on a transformative adventure with Inspiring Journeys (formerly Journey of the Rhode Runner), where every step is a story waiting to be told, and every tale sparks the flame of inspiration. Join our hosts, Paul Stroessner and Kerri Nelson, as we navigate the profound narratives of those who've conquered mountains, faced challenges head-on, and emerged stronger than ever. Inspiring Journeys is not just a podcast; it's a celebration of the human spirit. We bring you real stories from re ...
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On this episode of Inspiring Journeys, Paul defies Ghostbuster Dr. Egon Spengler's advice about not crossing the streams as we welcome Suzanne Mattaboni, co-host of Paul's other show, The GenX Book Club, to this show. Suzanne is an award-winning writer and the author of the coming-of-age novel Once in a Lifetime, which is set in the 1980s. She rece…
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On this episode we are thrilled to welcome Angie Leitnaker. Angie’s journey through personal growth and overcoming grief has made her a passionate advocate for human potential. With 13 years of teaching experience and extensive work hosting global retreats, she has dedicated herself to helping others discover their inner greatness. Angie believes e…
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Today, we have a truly special guest with us: Molly Smith. Often described as the female “Ted Lasso,” Molly brings an infectious blend of grit and positivity to everything she does, earning her the endearing moniker #mollypositivepants. Molly is deeply committed to personal growth, the potential of those around her, and the success of the companies…
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Paul has signed up for his very first marathon! He will be running the Marine Corps Marathon on October 27 this year (2024). Paul discusses his decision with Kerri, and talks about what led to this decision and they talk about the road ahead. This episode is dedicated to 22 Too Many veteran: Pamela Dowling US Marine Corporal Pamela K Dowling, born …
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Today we welcome Terry Yoffe to the show! Terry's journey is one of transformation and empowerment. After years in the corporate world, she broke those golden handcuffs and seamlessly transitioned into a role as an executive business coach. For the past 2 decades, Terry has been guiding her clients towards realizing their full potential. But Terry'…
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Inspiring Journeys' own Kerri Nelson, and Chris Marino, whose incredible story can be heard on Episode 8 of Inspiring Journeys, completed the 2024 Boston Marathon! We get to live vicariously through them on Marathon Monday as give their experiences from the Marathon Expo to the trip to the starting line, to the race itself. And a little potty talk …
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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 togeth…
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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 alway…
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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 Mar…
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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 th…
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We welcome Chris Marino back to the show! Chris was on episodes 51 and 52 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 fo…
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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…
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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 o…
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Embark on a transformative adventure with Inspiring Journeys, where every step is a story waiting to be told, and every tale sparks the flame of inspiration. Join Paul Stroessner, Adriana Ferns, and Kerri Nelson, as we navigate the profound narratives of those who've conquered mountains, faced challenges head-on, and emerged stronger than ever! We'…
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We have arrived at the end of an era. This is the 100th and final episode of the Journey of the Rhode Runner podcast. We will be back next week as Inspirational Journeys. In the meantime, we have come full circle, as Paul welcomes Denny Krahe of Diz Runs Radio. Paul appeared on Episode 218 of this podcast in 2016 - 2 years before the Journey of the…
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Well this is it, folks. We have arrived at the end of an era. Here is the final episode of Return to the '80s. We saved the best for last as we have a full, wild crew on board! Paul, Del, Claire, Caroline, and Lizzie cover a wide range of 80s topics, and reflect back on some classic episodes. While this may be the final Return to the '80s episode, …
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On this solo episode, I present to you my 24 goals for 2024. I learned about this from Gretchen Rubin's podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin. Next episode, we will be hosting our awesome guest, Denny Krahe, of Diz Runs Radio. Denny is also a running coach, so please drop any questions below for him. Today's 22 Too Many veteran: Christopher Boe ‘Sgt…
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Happy New Year! Get ready for some huge changes! As we count down to Episode 100 of Journey of the Rhode Runner, we are preparing for a rebranding. Episode 100 will be the final episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner. Then the following week, Adriana and I will start Inspiring Journeys. We will also be partnered with a new co-host as well. This wil…
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This will be the last episode of the year, and we are closing out with a great one! Kerri Nelson is back, and we have an incredible conversation about our one-word themes of the year. We honor veteran Abraham Cruz. Then Kerri turns the tables on me with her journalistic skills as she interviews me about my military background, and then we get some …
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Welcome to the penultimate episode of Return to the '80s! Yes, I hate to be a Scrooge (or Frank Cross), but the end is near. But all is not bleak. We are rebranding into We Are Generation X. We open this episode talking about the rebranding. Then we get into the awesome Christmas Classic, Scrooged! And there are plenty of sidebars along the way. We…
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Kerri Nelson, who you may know and love from Episode 82, is back! This time we talk about her challenges, tribulations, and triumph of completing her first New York Marathon. On Episode 82, we talked about her first Boston Marathon experience. Now this was the second major of the year that Kerri has completed! On this episode, we talk about Kerri's…
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Here is another Journey of the Rhode Runner RERUN! This was Episode 79 with Kate Champion, and was originally released in audio form on March 21, 2023. This episode is now also available in video on YouTube. Kate is a writer and a mental health professional who has recently published two books that you will enjoy – Never Too Late and You Are Limitl…
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Adriana to appear on the Rhody Strength Podcast New York Marathon Congratulations Kayleigh Williamson! Walk to End Alzheimer's Gym Fright Part 2 Better with Dr. Stephanie Estima Take the emotion out of working out Emotional eating Colette Brown episode Thanksgiving tips 22 Too Many Veteran AJ Buck Kitten Yoga - December 9, 2023 10am at the Bristol …
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Welcome to our first Journey of the Rhode Runner RERUN. I have some exciting news. The Journey of the Rhode Runner podcast will now be available on YouTube! Our first episode will be a classic - Episode 81 with Crystal Bui, which was originally posted in audio form on April 17, 2023. There may be some listeners who may not have caught that one yet.…
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The gang is back after a long summer and fall hiatus! We have a fun conversation about the 1987 classic movie, The Lost Boys. We also talk about the body switching genre, Halloween candy, and the necessity of St. Louis children to have a comedy set list ready if they want candy on Halloween. Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as …
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- Adriana's Book Launch - Gym Fright - Worrying about how you look - Body Image - 22 Too Many: Amanda Sheldon This episode's 22 Too Many veteran Amanda Sheldon Get Adriana's book on Amazon, and leave a positive review https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0CHPC2VXT&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_TG8PBK1DDBDXFCEMVCGX&tag=returntothe…
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We are thrilled to introduce you to Colette Brown! Colette is a personal wellness advocate. Her passion for wellness came from her own experience with being "unwell" for over 20 years. Once she found the solution to her health issues, she embraced a new lifestyle and is passionate about sharing her knowledge in helping others with radical transform…
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- Adriana's Book Launch Party - 10/21/23 5:00 pm La Piñata in Warren, RI RSVP at adriana@soulfriendyoga - Tunnel to Towers 5k Recap - Sonder - SpotHero - parking - F & M Café and Restaurant - 1803 NYC - 22 Too Many Aaron Weaver In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Military Vets Motorcycle Club, P.O. Box 48171, Cumberland, NC 28331. Condole…
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This is a very special episode as our own Adriana Ferns is now a published author. Her memoir, Fitness to Freedom: Find Health and Self While Incarcerated is now available on Amazon. In this episode we talk all about the book - from the events leading to Adriana's incarceration, falling down to rock bottom, then working her ass off to get physicall…
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- Finish for a Guinness Recap - Next up: Tunnel to Towers - Sunday, September 24, 2023 - Update on Adriana's ankle - Mindful in Minutes podcast featuring Kelly Smith (@YogaForYouOnline) - Laser and Shockwave therapy - Adriana is a published author! https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0CHPC2VXT&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_A8CA6…
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On Saturday, August 26, 2023, I completed State #12, of my 50-state journey, in North Carolina. Run for Their Lives took place in a nice town called Sanford. In this episode, Eva Rogers joins me once again, along with Adriana, and we recap the race as well as my weekend experience in Sanford. Enjoy the show! - Hot and Humid - San-Lee Park - CARA - …
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This week, we welcome Susan Wheeler to the Rhode Runner family! We have all heard the adage, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade". Often, that is easier said than done. However, Susan has proven time and time again that it can be done. As you can find in Susan's book, The Lemonade Diet, she was handed bushels of lemons...enough so that she h…
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The Journey continues as State #12 is approaching. I will be heading to North Carolina to support CARA - Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption. The 15th annual Run for Their Lives 5k/10k takes place on August 26, 2023 in Kiwanis Park, Sanford NC. On this episode, we welcome Eva Rogers of CARA, who is also the Run For Their Lives race director. Eva an…
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- Get outside, Everybody! Jut watch out for bees - Adriana's Birthday - Finish for a Guinness - September 3, 2023 - 15th and final - Possible North Carolina races for State #12 - Adriana signed up for MovNat Level 2 - Puppy Yoga 2 - August 20,2023 - Main Topic: Clean Eating - Recommended Podcasts Better! with Dr. Stephanie Estima The Root Cause Med…
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- Wildfires - Gaspee Days 5k - Getting older - Puppy Yoga - Summer Nights 5k - Adriana going for Level 2 MovNat - Sleep issues - New poll! Will you wear Depends when you get older? - LitArts RI You can find Adriana at: Instagram @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube: Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com – Use the code SOUL20 for 20% off…
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Crystal Bui's book launch Previous episode with Crystal Terrain Race Upcoming - The sold out Summer Nights 5k - June 22, 2023 Finish for a Guinness coming to an end Gaspee Days 5k - June 10, 2023 Puppy Yoga You can find Adriana at: Instagram @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube: Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com – Use the code SOUL2…
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Fight for Air Climb – 22 flights of steps at The Omni in Providence - Recap Terrain Race – May 20, 2023 – Team Total Fitness – 8am heat - Upcoming Running for Justice by Rising Hearts - Recap Crystal Bui's upcoming book launch Gaspee Days 5k - Saturday June 10, 2023 - 9:30am - Upcoming Puppy Yoga - Sunday June 11, 2023 - details to come - Upcoming …
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The Return to the '80s podcast is finally back! Del and I are joined by fan favorites (and our favorites), Caroline and Claire! Caroline are fresh of this year's '80s Cruise, and give us an entertaining trip report. Some things mentioned on this episode: The '80s Cruise Karlee Bloom Ke Huy Quan's Oscar win Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Ind…
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We welcome Kerri Nelson to the podcast, fresh off her first Boston Marathon! We talk about her training and her whole Boston Marathon experience. In addition to some fun and moving marathon talk, we get into Kerri's love of Obstacle Course Racing. It is always fun to talk about racing, especially Boston Marathon racing. And this is no exception. Th…
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Crystal Bui, who Rhode Islanders may remember as a report from Channel 10 News, joins us for a powerful episode. Crystal was a reporter in Minneapolis, Minnesota, covering the George Floyd murder and the civil unrest that followed. Crystal has just released a memoir, More to Tell. She tells the story of George Floyd's murder, as well as facing sexi…
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Paul has selected his next race - Washington DC on May 6, 2023 - Running for Justice. We also talk about our awesome upcoming guest, Crystal Bui, Paul is doing the Climb for Air in Providence on April 22, and is sponsoring another veteran from 22 Too Many - Alexis Johnson. This leads to discuss some social justice issues and how the hate needs to s…
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This episode features the incomparable Kate Champion! Kate is a writer and a mental health professional who has recently published two books that you will enjoy - Never Too Late and You Are Limitless. In these books you will find real-life stories from everyday people who are beating the odds, determined to live full rich lives. On this episode, Ka…
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Spring ahead nonsense Do strength training first Running is a natural movement Start slowly Difference between soreness and pain What to do when you're sore Exercises Running shoes Journaling You can find Adriana at: Instagram @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube: Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com – Use the code SOUL20 for 20% off Y…
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Trail running talk...and smelly feet MovNat class Terrain Race – May 20, 2023 – Team Total Fitness – 8am heat Obstacle Course race stories Fight for Air Climb - 22 flights of steps at The Omni in Providence - April 22 - Team Total Fitness Travel Stories Subic Bay Gulf War Expose yourself to different cultures Travel tip's Leave the world a better p…
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- Finally State #11 in the books! - Bourbon Street - Mardi Gras parade - New Orleans food - Packet pickup - Varsity Sports - Mardi Gras 5k - NOLA Stretch and Recovery - Rick Springfield sighting - Fight for Air Climb - 22 flights of steps at The Omni in Providence - April 22 - Team Total Fitness You can find Adriana at: Instagram @SoulFriendYoga em…
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