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JJ grew up in a small town of Pennsylvania with a Jesuit education and lots of pressure to become a doctor or lawyer. He wasn’t exactly sure where he would end up, but valued education and good grades. This led him into a lucrative career path but this wasn’t fulfilling him in the ways he had hoped. So with the support of his loved ones, he decided to become a DR. of physical therapy.  In addition to school and his career, he was also passionate about sports and hypertrophy training. Listen in to hear his incredible life story, and how his vision of health, fitness, and happiness has changed along the way. 

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On today’s podcast Alexander sits down with Kelsey, owner of Fitzpiration. Kelsey works 1:1 with clients in physical therapy and personal training. In this episode they talk about everything from growing up playing sports, competing in Ninja Warrior events, coaching in gyms, and the struggle with eating enough to fuel her body. Listen in, to hear how Kelsey's experiences have led her to helping others reach their own personal goals. 

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Alexander sits down with Anthony who talks about his Italian heritage and how this greatly impacted his eating habits growing up. In high school he felt small in comparison to his peers, so he started weight lifting to bulk up. In addition to this, he was also on the baseball team and continued both of these things into college. As an adult, he found Jujitsu which has become a life passion. They take a deep dive into the world of jujitsu; including competitions, training, and weight cuts. 

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On today's episode we sit down with Cody Dieter, a great friend of mine, to talk about how the winding course of his life has led him to become the best version of himself. We hear stories from when he was furthest from healthy, the transformation of becoming healthier, and how he uses his past experiences and learned knowledge to further himself towards his physical, mental, and life goals. 

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In today’s episode we hear from Brendan Ziegler, owner of the Big Shoulders CrossFit gym. He shares insight about his family's approach to education and how it was a great influence on his success as an adult. He speaks about his passion for physical fitness and how it has greatly improved his physical health and allows him to nurture his mental health. Listen in to hear about how ALL of his experiences have led him to where he is today. 

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Today I sit down and talk to Scott about his INCREDIBLE teaching career and how he was able to influence so many kids through health education. In 2019, Scott was awarded "Health Teacher of The Year" and wrote a book called "Growing Up Great". His passion for education shines through his teaching and writing, but also his own life. He began CrossFit in its infancy and has been involved in the community ever since. He opened his own gym and coaches others so they can reach their own health goals. Listen in to hear the abundance of knowledge he has to share!

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On todays podcast, you will hear about what it's like to grow up in an active family and the influences this has into adulthood. She has been involved in many sports, competitions, and weightlifting as well. She shares what it's like to learn to truly listen to your body, and see its capabilities. Tara speaks about her own passion of being a nurse and how it has impacted her life, while working overnights and traveling the country to help others- while continuing to take care of herself. 

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On today's episode I sit down with Peter Heng to talk about how he uses his addictive personality in a positive way, such as succeeding in his personal finances, creating a healthy lifestyle filled with fitness, taking care of his mental health, and even breakdancing. Peter has set an incredible amount of personal goals and will share insight on what it's like to center your world around.. being healthy!

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Today I sit down with a great friend of mine and we talk about weight gain and the struggles getting back to a healthy lifestyle and to find a place of body comfort again. You'll hear about the healthy foundation that was set in his childhood, and how easily his lifestyle changed when he was surrounded by the "college life". You'll hear insight on what It's like to build foundational habits while getting married, working full time, working overnights, and starting a new business. You wont want to miss this episode!

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Today TJ sits down to talk all about things that bring her joy; such as her yoga journey, rock climbing, slack lining, landscaping, and farming. Listen in to hear stories about all of her adventures, organic farming, and the development of her business.