Bair It All: The Kintsugi Chronicles

Today's episode features Justin Michaud, the wizard of editing behind the scenes helping us make sure this podcast looks and sounds great!John and Justin met in 2018 through a mutual friend when Justin had a podcast and asked John to be a guest.They became friends and John even asked Justin to help him record his audiobook.Then Covid hit, life changed a bit for everyone and it took a few years to reconnect.When John and Justin reconnected, Justin had gone through a very traumatic moment and reached out to John to talk about it.Out of it came a beautiful video, because John had an idea how to work through it together and you can watch that right here: https://youtu.be/sUs6QrCeqyMJustin also helped John get this podcast started with equipment recommendations and ideas on how to shoot.This episode also features Kim Deal, from the Breeders, and you probably don't want to miss that moment.You definitely DON'T want to miss that moment, or this episode.You can also watch Justin's Documentary about Britt Carpenter and the Philly unknown project, here: https://youtu.be/SH--3-t9pRE?si=IBYymGm4He5n39wmFind Your Truthhttps://iamnotok.com/truth/

Today's episode features Adrianne Ortiz of NuHuman Labs, a current student in the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Program (DCN).John and Adrianne are friends and high school classmates as well.Who knew so many geniuses went to CB West.Adrianne did her senior project on the Atkins diet and lost 30lbs, but not in a healthy way.That led her down the path of getting fit and strong for her sports and eventually a career in human transformations.She works with sick people and high performers.Taking them down the path of getting their labs and bloodwork done, then analyzed and eventually implemented into formulas to assist you the person on how to feel better and get healthy with your unique circumstances.At 35, Adrianne's hormones tanked, doctors told her she was fine and she knew she wasn't so she took things into her own hands.And here we are, with a whopper of a story that ends with the heartwarming reason she really does this.She hasn't talked about this before.Strap in, grab a drink, and get ready for a treat!!!You DON'T want to miss this. Find Your Truthhttps://iamnotok.com/truth/

Today's episode features, Adam Ratcliffe, CB East’s leading tackler of all-time, the GOAT, who stops by to Bair It All with John and Jeremy.

Adam talks about his journey of growing up in Bucks County, near Doylestown, Pennsylvania, during the mid to late 90’s.

It was Varsity Blues, Friday Night Lights and so much more – The East Coast version.

To put it mildly, Adam is the master of being an undersized overachiever, a real dog on the field.

He tells us what it took to compete against one of the best teams in high school football history, and the cost to him personally for taking on such a task.

And then, by the grace of God, he tells us about getting sober and how life hit him really hard, while playing rugby.

He started to realize life it wasn't all it was cracked up to be, and he had to figure out who he really was.

That led him to the arts, hippie’s and reggae concerts.

Eventually, to the stage in theatrical productions, and finally, to the silver screen as a professional actor.

He has now turned his life around to where he is telling stories like the one, he grew up in.

Plus, he even has some thoughts on Joe Rogan’s stance on acting and actors.

Strap in, grab a drink and get ready for a treat!!!

You DON'T want to miss this.

And if you're interested in the Documentary, Adam’s highlights or games from the Mike Pettine Foundation, mentioned along with the few clips used in this podcast, you can find that here ...

The Last Game: https://youtu.be/3RTKhoBxBl0?si=MNG5x8tSmBUYqLsi

Adam’s Highlights: https://youtu.be/02THXcqWi-A?si=XIX9bo4GpLV_KzEW

Mike Pettine Foundation: https://youtube.com/@mikepettinefoundation?si=tE4rZGzPERzMvQX1

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Today's episode features guest, Zachary Davies.

Zach is the son of podcast guest, Marc Davies, who both come to @BairKnuckleStrength and train with John and Jeremy.

He is an accomplished student despite what many would consider a 'disability' in Autism, and continues to defy what people have told him.

Zach loves the ocean, graduated from a Maritime School and drove an oil tanker before his first car.

He also loves fencing, weaponry and a sport that involves light sabers.

His love of animals has kept him sane and alive with their support and his adoration.

Zach also is Jewish, and has great ideas, which are his opinions, on how the world could learn, and have peace.

If we'd just listen.

A true scholar and a gentleman.

Do not miss this one!!!

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And she's back, again!MJ Bair has been busy writing and instead of fighting, we figured it out!This very well could be the ultimate blueprint to tough conversations.This was a LOT of fun, finally!!And we're excited to share what's working.Welcome back, MJ!Here's the 3rd part of her story.If you find it hard to connect with your parents, this may help!Find Your Truthhttps://iamnotok.com/truth/

Today's episode features our very own @BairKnuckleStrength member, Janet Skidmore!Janet is an only child, from New Jersey, who grew up with a dream to fly around a dance floor, like Fred and Ginger! Life had some other plans early on for her, however, this laltest chapter has seen a change.She started strength training around 60 years old, and has worked her way up to a Silver Dancer in her chosen style.And has the receipts to prove it, which you'll see inside.A spitfire in every sense of the word, this woman is incredible!DON'T miss this one!Here's her truth ...Find Your Truthhttps://iamnotok.com/truth/

Today's episode features our very own  @BairKnuckleStrength  member, Lucia O'Connor!Lucia spent the first 15 years of her life being abused by a Brazilian mother who attempted to abort her.She'd get hit with wood, ridiculed for having male friends who were 'colored' and told she was the problem, something was wrong with her.Her mother even collaborated with an ex to 'punish' Lucia, allowing it to happen as if she 'needed to be taught a lesson'.Thankfully, Lucia was born a fighter.DON'T miss this one!Here's her truth ...Find Your Truthhttps://iamnotok.com/truth/

And she's back!

MJ Bair has been busy writing and instead of fighting, we figured it out!

This very well could be the ultimate blueprint to tough conversations.

This was a LOT of fun, finally!!

And we're excited to share what's working.

Welcome back, MJ!

Here's the 2nd part of her story.

If you find it hard to connect with your parents, this may help!

Find Your Truth

https://iamnotok.com/truth/

Today's episode features, Joe Hallman, again!We had such an outpouring of love for Joe and his first podcast, that we decided to run it back!Joe and John won 3 Football State Championships together at CB West Highschool.Joe was John's original Strength Coach.For this episode, a special Thanks goes too: Ben Carber, Joey Szatmary, Dave Armstrong, Bryan Buckley, Mike Moosbrugger, Mike Kapusta, Adam Scholl, Patrick Hallman, Mike Hallman, Emily Hallman, Marge Bullock, Steve Garton, Katie Marlowe, Justin Michaud and Jackie O'Pella.And for the remix; Adam Ratcliffe, Josh Mitchell, Jeff Micsky, Dorian Thompson, Craig Montgomery, Josh Smith, MJ Bair, Ella George and Dan John!Without them, this episode would not be what it is.This episode touches on what it was like to play on a PIAA AAAA Football State Championship team, along with the challenges and gifts that brought after those days were over.Strap in, grab a drink and get ready for a treat.You DON'T want to miss this.And if you're interested in the Documentary mentioned along with the few clips used in this podcast, you can find that here ...The Last Game: https://youtu.be/3RTKhoBxBl0?si=NLgS4_zdJGUHp5NoFind Your Truthhttps://iamnotok.com/truth/

Today's episode features, Joe Hallman!Joe and John won 3 Football State Championships together at CB West Highschool.Joe was John's original Strength Coach.Fot this episode, a special Thanks goes too: Ben Carber, Joey Szatmary, Dave Armstrong, Bryan Buckley, Mike Moosbrugger, Mike Kapusta, Adam School, Patrick Hallman, Mike Hallman, Emily Hallman, Marge Bullock, Steve Garton, Katie Marlowe, Justin Michaud and Jackie O'Pella.Without them, this episode would not be what it is.This episode touches on what it was like to play on a PIAA AAAA Football State Championship team, along with the challenges and gifts that brought after those days were over.Strap in, grab a drink and get ready for a treat.You DON'T want to miss this.And if you're interested in the Documentary mentioned along with the few clips used in this podcast, you can find that here ...The Last Game: https://youtu.be/3RTKhoBxBl0?si=NLgS4_zdJGUHp5NoFind Your Truthhttps://iamnotok.com/truth/