Best April Fournier Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 9: Your Key Intention as a Coach (Ep. 9) 12:48

3y ago12:48

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For the first episode of Season Two we're revisiting a topic that we discussed in Episode 3: Your Key Intention as a Coach. In this episode April and Nadia each share what their key intention is and why it is the most important. For April, this intention helps her to communicate better with the group of people that she is working with, and helps he…

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Episode 8: Introducing our New Co-host April Fournier (Ep. 8) 46:33

3y ago46:33

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In today's episode we're excited to announce that April Fournier will be joining Nadia Kean as the co-host of the Strong Athletic Podcast. Our listeners were first introduced to April in Episode 7 in which she spoke to us about the negative impact of having team names that are raciest and hurtful and why the practice needs to change. April is many …

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Emily Bourke (John 20:19-23, Pentecost, May 23, 2021) 4:08

3+ y ago4:08

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Emily Bourke, one of our amazing Second-Year Students, shares her reflection this Sunday's GOSPEL READING for The Feast of Pentecost, MAY 23, from JOHN 20:19-23. This concludes our series of student reflections until Fall 2021. Thanks for watching & listening! Readings for Sunday, May 23: First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Responsorial: Psalm 104:1,24,29-3…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Louise Fournier (Mark 16:15-20, The Ascension of the Lord, May 16, 2021) 2:50

3+ y ago2:50

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Louise Fournier, one of our amazing Second-Year Students, shares her reflection this Sunday's GOSPEL READING for The Ascension of the Lord, MAY 16, from Mark 16:15-20. Christ is risen! Alleluia! Readings for Sunday, May 16: First Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Responsorial: Psalm 47:2-3,6-9 Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-13 Gospel Acclamation: Mt 28:19,20 Gos…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Zachary Lunghamer (John 15:9-17, 6th Sunday of Easter, May 9, 2021) 4:59

3+ y ago4:59

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Zachary Lunghammer, one of our amazing Second-Year Students, shares his reflection this Sunday's GOSPEL READING for the SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, MAY 9, from John 15:9-17. Christ is risen! Alleluia! Readings for Sunday, May 9: First Reading: Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48 Responsorial: Psalm 98:1-4 Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-10 Gospel Acclamation: Jn 14:2…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Nick Pierlot (John 15:1-8, 5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021) 4:05

3+ y ago4:05

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Nick Pierlot, our Assistant Director of Formation, shares his reflection this Sunday's GOSPEL READING for the FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, MAY 2, from John 15:1-8. Christ is risen! Alleluia! Readings for Sunday, May 2: First Reading: Acts 9:26-31 Responsorial: Psalm 22:26-28,30-32 Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24 Gospel Acclamation: Jn 15:4,5 Gospel Readi…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Kalista Nugent (John 10:11-18, for Forth Sunday of Easter, April 25, 2021) 3:52

3+ y ago3:52

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Second-year student, Kalista Nugent, shares her reflection this Sunday's GOSPEL READING for the FORTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, APRIL 25, from John 10:11-18. Christ is risen! Alleluia! Readings for Sunday, April 25: First Reading: Acts 4:8-12 Responsorial: Psalm 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,28-29 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2 Gospel Acclamation: Jn 10:14 Gospel Readi…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Jacob Anderson (Luke 24:35-48, for Third Sunday of Easter, April 18, 2021) 5:17

3+ y ago5:17

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Second-year student, Jacob Anderson, shares his reflection this Sunday's GOSPEL READING for the THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, APRIL 18, from Luke 24:35-48. Christ is risen! Alleluia! Readings for Sunday, April 18: First Reading: Acts 3:13-15,17-19 Responsorial: Psalm 4:2,4,7,9 Second Reading: 1 John 2:1-5 Gospel Acclamation: cf.Lk24:32 Gospel Reading: Lu…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Maria Dusterhoft (John 20:19-31, for Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, 2021) 5:34

3+ y ago5:34

5:34

Second-year student, Maria Dusterhoft, shares her reflection on the doubts of the apostle Thomas in the Gospel reading for Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, from John 20:19-31 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series joyfully proceeds through the Easter Season! Christ is risen! Alleluia! Readings for Sunday, April 11: First R…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Rebecca Skuban (John 20:1-18, for Easter Sunday April 4, 2021) 5:17

3+ y ago5:17

5:17

HAPPY EASTER! Third-year student, Rebecca Skuban, shares her reflection on the Gospel reading for Easter Sunday, April 4, from John 20:1-18 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series joyfully enters into the Easter Season! Readings for Sunday, April 4: First Reading: Acts 10:34,37-43 Responsorial: Psalm 118:1-2,16-17,22-23 S…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Kasmira Warawa (Mark 11:1-10, for March 28, 2021) 4:37

3+ y ago4:37

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Third-year student, Kasmira Warawa, shares her reflection on the Gospel reading for Passion Sunday, March 28, from Mark 11:1-10 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series turns to the last Sunday of Lent, Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday). Readings for Sunday, March 28: Gospel Reading: Mark 11:1-10 First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Re…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Louise Fournier (John 12:20-33, for March 21, 2021) 3:34

3+ y ago3:34

3:34

Second-year student, Louise Fournier, shares her reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, March 21, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, from John 12:20-33 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series continues. Readings for Sunday, March 21: First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Responsorial: Psalm 50(51):3-4,12-15 Second Reading: Hebrew…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Andrea Bator (John 3:14-21, for March 14, 2021) 4:57

3+ y ago4:57

4:57

Second-year student, Andrea Bator, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, March 14, the Forth Sunday of Lent, from John 3:14-21 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series continues reflecting on this year's Lenten readings. You can find a video version of this podcast or download a transcript at www.St-T.ca/Lo…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Emily Bourke (John 2:13-25, for March 7, 2021) 4:19

3+ y ago4:19

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Second-year student, Emily Bourke, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, March 7, the Third Sunday of Lent, from John 2:13-25 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series presents reflections on this year's Lenten readings. You can find a video version of this podcast or download a transcript at www.St-T.ca/Lor…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Zachary Lunghammer (Mark 9:2-10, for Feb. 28, 2021) 4:42

3+ y ago4:42

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Second-year student, Zachary Lunghammer, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, February 28, the Second Sunday of Lent, from Mark 9:2-10 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series presents reflections on this year's Lenten readings. You can find a video version of this podcast or download a transcript at www.S…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Emilie Edmondson (Mark 1:12-15, for Feb. 21, 2021) 3:58

3+ y ago3:58

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Second-year student, Emilie Edmondson, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, February 21, the First Sunday of Lent, from Mark 1:12-15 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series presents the reflections on this year's Lenten readings. Readings for Sunday, February 21: First Reading: Genesis 9:8-15 Responsorial…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Rachel Vandermeer (Mark 1:40-45, for Feb. 14, 2021) 5:00

3+ y ago5:00

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Second-year student, Rachel Vandermeer, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, February 14, the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, from Mark 1:40-45 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series presents it's last episode of Ordinary time before the start of Lent. Readings for Sunday, February 14: First Reading: Levi…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Jacob Anderson (Mark 1:29-39, for Feb. 7, 2021) 4:57

4y ago4:57

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Second-year student, Jacob Anderson, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, February 7, the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, from Mark 1:29-39 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series continues. Readings for Sunday, February 7: First Reading: Job 7:1-4,6-7 Responsorial: Psalm 146(147):1-6 Second Reading: 1 Cor…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Kalista Nugent (Mark 1:21-28, for Jan. 31, 2021) 3:57

4y ago3:57

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Second-year student, Kalista Nugent, shares a reflection on the Gospel Reading for Sunday, January 31, the Forth Sunday of Ordinary Time, from Mark 1:21-28 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series continues. Readings for Sunday, January 31 First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Responsorial: Psalm 94(95):1-2,6-9 Second Readin…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Maria Dusterhoft (Mark 1.14-20, for Jan. 24, 2021) 4:39

4y ago4:39

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Second-year student, Maria Dusterhoft, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, January 24, the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, from Mark 1.14-20 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series continues. Did you know that this reflection is also available as a video? Head on over to www.YouTube.com/StThereseInstitute…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Christian Bekolay (John 1:35-42, for Jan. 17, 2021) 6:50

4y ago6:50

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Third-year student, Christian Bekolay, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, January 17, the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time from John 1:35-42 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series continues Readings for Sunday, January 17 First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3-10,19 Responsorial: Psalm 40:2,4,7-10 Second Reading: 1…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Lorissa Hohmann (Mark 1:7-11, for Jan. 10, 2021) 4:36

4y ago4:36

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Third-year student, Lorissa Hohmann, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, January 10, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord from Mark 1:7-11 as our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series continues. You can also watch this reflection! Find the video edition of the podcast at www.St-T.ca/LordsDay. Readings for Sun…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Gabby Marshall (Matthew 2:1-12, for Jan. 3, 2021) 4:19

4y ago4:19

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Third-year student, Gabby Marshall, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, January 3, the Second Sunday after Christmas from Matt. 2:1-12 (Jesus' Epiphany) for the first installment of 2021 in our "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections 2020-2021 series. You can also watch this reflection! Find the video edition of the podcast at …

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Kasmira Warawa (Luke 2:22-40, for Dec. 27, 2020) 4:39

4y ago4:39

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Third-year student, Kasmira Warawa, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, December 27, the First Sunday after Christmas from Luke 2:22-40 (The Presentation in the Temple) for the last reflection for 2020 from our 2020-2021 "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections series. You can also watch this reflection! Find the video edition o…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Rebecca Skuban (Luke 1:26-38, for Dec. 20, 2020) 4:16

4y ago4:16

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Third-year student, Rebecca Skuban, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, December 20, the Forth Sunday of Advent from Luke 1:26-38 (The Annunciation to Mary) for the next installment in our 2020-2021 "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections series. You can also watch this reflection! Find the video edition of the podcast at www.S…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Louise Fournier (John 1:6-8,19-28, for Dec. 13, 2020) 4:11

4y ago4:11

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Second-year student, Louise Fournier, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, December 13, the Third Sunday of Advent from John 1:6-8,19-28 (John the Baptist's testimony to the coming of Jesus) as our 2020-2021 series of "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections continues. You can also watch this reflection! Find the video edition of…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Andrea Bator (Mark 1:1-8, for Dec. 4, 2020) 5:42

4y ago5:42

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Second-year student, Andrea Bator, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, December 6, the Second Sunday of Advent from Mark 1:1-8 (The Preaching of John the Baptist) as our 2020-2021 series of "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections continues. Watch the video version on YouTube youtu.be/6BmEz4HMbuk or www.St-T.ca/lordsday-20201206…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Rachel Vandermeer (Mark 13:33-37, for Nov. 29, 2020) 5:42

4y ago5:42

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Second-year student, Rachel Vandermeer, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, November 29, the First Sunday of Advent from Mark 13:33-37 (The Necessity for Watchfulness) as our 2020-2021 series of "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections continues. You can also watch this reflection! Find the video edition of the podcast at www.St…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Zachary Lunghamer (Matthew 25:31-45, for Nov. 22, 2020) 5:30

4y ago5:30

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Second-year student, Zachary Lunghamer, shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday, November 22, the Solemnity of Christ the King from Matthew 25:30-45 (The Judgment of Nations) as our 2020-2021 series of "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflections continues. Readings for Sunday, November 22, the Solemnity of Christ the King First Reading:…

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"The Lord's Day" Gospel Reflection by Emilie Edmondson (Matthew 25:14-30, for Nov. 15, 2020, 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time) 3:41

4y ago3:41

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Second-year student, Emilie Edmondson, shares a reflection on Matthew 25:14-30 (The Parable of the Talents) in the inaugural video in our 2020-2021 school year's "The Lord's Day" Sunday Gospel reflection series. Readings for 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Nov. 15, 2020) First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31 Responsorial: Psalm 127(128):1-5 Se…

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Not Your Mascot: Why Native Mascots Are Harmful (Ep. 7) 1:05:51

4+ y ago1:05:51

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In today’s episode we chat with April Fournier, who is an Early Childhood Educator and an Indigenous rights Activist. April discusses team names and mascots, specifically names and mascots that are racist and that objectify a group of people, in this case Indigenous People. April talks to us about the Washington NFL team that needs to change its na…

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Learning is Consensual (Ep. 6) 32:12

5y ago32:12

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In this episode we discuss three concepts for coaches to keep in mind when they coach. We remind people that sometimes learning is taking place, even if we're not aware of it. We speak about the fact that coaches shouldn't assume that athletes want coaching. We also remind coaches that they shouldn't try to read athletes' faces and body langue too …

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What Does it Mean to be Athletic? (Ep. 5) 20:05

5y ago20:05

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Have you put much thought into the words athlete, athletic and nonathletic? Given that the name of our podcast contains the word Athletic we have put a lot of thought into what it means to be an athlete. Something that stands out to Strong Athletic host Nadia Kean is that many people do not feel qualified to use the word athlete or athletic. In thi…

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Your Core Values as an Athlete (Ep. 4) 29:06

5+ y ago29:06

29:06

Have you ever thought about your Core Values as an Athlete? If not, we're going to focus on them in today's episode of the Strong Athletic Podcast. Core Values are your key beliefs in sports. Sometimes we're just playing sports and we don't really know why we're there, why we stay, or why we would leave. As athletes it's important for us to know th…

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Your Core Values As A Coach (Ep. 3) 30:32

5+ y ago30:32

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Have you ever thought about what your core values as a coach are or what they should be? If not, the Strong Athletic Podcast will help you create them, establish them and then live by them. If you're an athlete, we'll encourage you to think from your coach's perspective and write the core values that you want your coach to have. In the next episode…

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A little Talking Goes a Long Way (Ep. 2) 29:04

5+ y ago29:04

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We focus on how communication can lead to positive changes for both coaches and athletes. In this episode we discuss questions 11-14 from "The List" that was introduced in Episode 1. These questions have to do with being on a team, having teammates and also having coaches. We discuss why athletes need to pay attention to their own performance and n…

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Why are You in Your Sport (Ep. 1) 36:46

6y ago36:46

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In this episode we discuss why you're in sports, what sports can do for you, why following your strengths might actually be faulty information and we give you the LIST. The "List" is 20 questions that we want you to consider when you are at turning points in your sports career and you need to make sure you're there for the right reasons. The Tip of…

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Strong Athletic Podcast is Coming Soon 5:31

6y ago5:31

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We're excited to announce the debut of the Strong Athletic Podcast on February 4, 2019. This podcast is hosted by Nadia Kean, owner of the clothing company Strong Athletic. In this episode we give you a preview of what the podcast is going to cover and what you can expect to learn when you listen to it.…

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