Together, We Shall

On Episode 23 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster welcome US Mailman Dave Goldstein (aka US MALE) to share his journey from anger after the birth of two sons with Joubert syndrome and a lifestyle of unhealthy competitive eating to the joy his family has found through endurance sport and healthier decisions.

On Episode 22 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster welcome Patrick Fellows to disprove the idea that ‘Men don’t have “those” conversations'.  September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM) and in this episode we aim to move the conversation about depression and isolation out of your “spam” folder and into your inbox. Just three friends having a chat about movement, mindset, reflection, living with depression, training for races and for life, and after the credits, being Dads in 2022.

In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Providing 24/7, free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress works. The Lifeline helps thousands of people overcome crisis situations every day.

On Episode 21 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster welcome Garia and Sebastian for some laughs, deep dives, and perspective! Garia offers her take on the secret to navigating life, both for herself as a single mom, and for her son, as he overcomes challenges with optimism and a can-do attitude every day.  Get ready to laugh out loud and pick up a few golden nuggets of wisdom in this episode full of insight. 

On Episode 20 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster welcome Kristy High and her daughter Kendall Jade for some good old story-telling fun.  Kristy provides very insightful perspective from her journey as a Caregiver, Teacher, Mother and Leader.  Leading with gratitude, Kristy's appreciation for those special moments in life shines throughout this episode. 

On Episode 19 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster welcome PJ Sapienza to chat about the ways he has chosen to live an impactful life. Leading with an amazing sense of humor, PJ shares his story with vulnerability and transparency.  Serving the special needs community his entire life, PJ represents the good within all of us. Prepare to be uplifted.

On Episode 18 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Vickie and Melissa (aka Team 2 for 1) about their amazing journey of friendship, and recent Camino trek in Spain. Legally blind, Melissa runs with two legs. Paralyzed, Vicky runs with one arm, one leg and two wheels. Together, they are Team 2 for 1! 

On Episode 17 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Eric Noe, Athlete Rider from Virginia.  Tune in as the soon-to-be 21 year old talks about how he overcomes his daily struggles, how he found Ainsley’s Angels and his journey of waiting for an intestine transplant. 

On Episode 16 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Debbie Stachkunas of #StachkunasStrong. Tune in as Debbie shares a raw and emotional storytelling highlighting her adoption journey as a single mom to four outstanding kids that spans over four decades. She shares the highlights and lowlights that shaped her family into what it is today. Lighthearted banter closes out the episode as Sara Stachkunas jumps on the mic with her frankness and humor sure to put a smile on your face.

On Episode 15 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Michelle Smith, an Early Intervention/Special Education Professional and Ainsley’s Angels Senior Director. As one of the longest-tenured Ainsley’s Angels leaders and Ainsley’s preschool teacher, Michelle shares her perspective from the self-described “back seat,” as she is never one to embrace the spotlight. Always quick to sign up for “fun,” Michelle’s impact on the Rossiter family and Ainsley’s Angels of America is noteworthy, to say the least.

On Episode 14 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Darlene Marshall, a Holistic Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer, and Positive Psychology practitioner in Upstate New York. In this episode, they dive into the underlying research in why exercise, emotional experiences, and our lifestyle habits build well-being and what it means to build a flourishing life.  Darlene shares her story of how being diagnosed with a chronic illness shaped her life and lead her to work in fitness and well-being; as well as why Wonder Woman's superpower is actually Love.  You can find more of Darlene's work at www.darlene.coach or on her podcast Better Than Fine.   To take the VIA Character Strength Survey visit https://www.viacharacter.org/