Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone

Episode 345 - Kathleen Ferguson - Founder and CEO - Coach360

“There are many people who become fitness professionals and get to a point where they think, what the heck do I do with this…how do I survive? How do I make a business out of this.”

“Coach360 is an ecosystem that serves…it creates community, it’s a place for content, and the Career Marketplace attacks the problem of recruiting and hiring…”

-Kathleen Ferguson

In today’s episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, Brian and Christine welcome a visionary in the health and fitness world by the name of Kathleen Ferguson. Recently stepping into the role as founder and CEO of Coach360, Kathleen is no stranger to the business of fitness. She has been working hard to help people through her “massive passion project that became a career.” Alongside the most influential trailblazers in fitness, Kathleen has spent decades gathering powerful experiences and lessons that fueled her journey “to be in an industry to help others…and to do something that transforms lives.” This powerhouse entrepreneur is ready to light a fire under everyone she meets, and that is apparent in her most recent project, IGNITE by Coach360. In this video series, participants can learn from top coaches, mentors, C-suite executives, and experts that will discuss career guidance, expansion, and educational opportunities in health, fitness, and wellness. And those looking to interact with leaders, establish brand authority, and engage with influential figures to boost career development and recognition, this is for you! The best time to start is yesterday, but the next best time to start is now! IGNITE by Coach360 (brandlive.com)

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies,com

Kathleen Ferguson Info and Sites:

www.coach360news.com

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Episode 344 - Steve Weintraub DO, Board-Certified Physician Specializing in Sports Medicine

“Always keep moving if you aspire for a good quality of life…start slow…keep a positive attitude…”

“I went into medicine because I love people…I love helping people…we are all living longer. What is your quality of life?”

In today’s episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, Brian and Christine welcome Dr. Steve Weintraub, a board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine! With over three decades of experience working with everyone from the amateur and professional athlete to those with chronic conditions, Dr. Steve is here to share some valuable information about how to live a quality life well into your golden years. Listen closely as Dr. Steve discusses why he is so passionate about educating the aging athlete. Get ready to take notes as he dives into the science behind combining movement with a positive attitude to improve your health span. Currently practicing with Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Jersey as well as serving as the team physician and sports medicine physician for a plethora of high schools across the state, Dr. Steve has no plans to slow down anytime soon! In fact, if you don’t see him working with patients, you might want to look for him on his Peloton or playing or coaching Pickleball! Dr. Steve walks the walk, and his insight might just inspire you to get moving!

Stay Fit ! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

[email protected]

Dr. Weintraub:

Website: Steve L Weintraub DO - New Jersey Health System (rwjbh.org)

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Episode 343 - Emma Barry - Founder and Chief of Trouble at TROUBLE GLOBAL

“Trouble is the little piece of you that needs to rise up…disrupting the status quo…challenging your belief system…”

“I was born to be global…I believe that intense joy, passion, love, success and freedom is yours for the taking. You just have to find and ignite your inner trouble.”

Today’s episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast is pure trouble! That’s right! Whenever Emma Barry is around, she is bound to cause a ruckus! This Kiwi girl, born in London, now living in LA, is ready to share some amazing insights about her life! From breaking into the fitness industry with powerhouse companies like Les Mills and Equinox, to how she came to be known by many in the industry as “the Oprah of Health & Fitness,” this episode is a must hear! Listen up as Emma shares her views on the future of fitness as it relates to the increasing reliance on tech and AI. Then, it’s time to discover why Emma has become such a coveted business consultant and speaker for companies around-the-globe. Driven by “a relentless quest for the world’s best,” Emma’s “explosive boldness, infectious energy, and pure inspiration,” will provide you with just what you need to get you off your ass and change everything for the better! Find out how to get into more trouble with Emma at www.troubleglobal.com....and the expletives in this episode are included with no added cost!

Let’s start some trouble!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

[email protected]

Emma Barry Links and Sites:

Instagram: @emmabarryistrouble or @emmabarry_gfa

LinkedIn: Emma Barry

Facebook: Emma Barry

Website: www.troubleglobal.com

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Episode 341 - Ruben Pereyra - Active Aging Specialist/2024 IDEA Trailblazer of the Year

Fun, Functional Fitness for Every Version of Oneself

Fitness Presenter and Active Aging Specialist

2024 IDEA Trailblazer of the Year

“Active aging is where my passion and my heart is…if we don’t give them a workout, then we are doing them a disservice.”

“Never give up on yourself…keep trailblazing.” -Ruben Pereyra

Hold on to your hats, because the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast are excited to welcome fitness royalty to the show! Let’s give it up for the IDEA World 2024 Fitness Trailblazer of the Year, Ruben Pereyra. Joining the Two Fit Crazies from Seattle, Washington, Ruben’s passion for improving the lives of active agers around-the-globe has earned him one of the most coveted awards in the fitness industry! Today, Ruben discusses what it took to become known as a fitness trailblazer through the many ups and downs along his tumultuous journey. From his days as an optimistic college student at UC Long Beach, to the heart-wrenching days of watching his father suffer from Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ruben has now settled into his niche and plans to bring more fun and exercise to older adults through upcoming programs, coaching groups, and certifications geared specifically for this underserved demographic. To learn more about Ruben and his programs, be sure to follow him on social media or drop him an email! Ruben Pereyra is destined to change the world and his trailblazing has just begun!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

[email protected]

Ruben Pereya - Links and Sites

Instagram: @functionallyevolved

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.functionallyevolved.com

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Episode 340 - Lori Ann Roland, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LCADC

“Seeing yourself differently, knowing your worth and being open to receiving services are often the first steps to living the life that you truly want to live!” -Lori Roland

Welcome to the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast featuring your favorite “Fit Crazies,” Brian Prendergast and Christine Conti! On today’s episode, get ready to work on the MOST important aspect of your health that is often neglected, your mental health! To help us tackle this powerful topic, we decided to call in “the big guns!” Let’s hear it for an amazing mental health expert, as well as a long-time friend, by the name of Lori Roland. In this show, in addition to the usual laughs and “fit crazie” antics, Lori sheds some light on the most common mental health issues and struggles facing adolescents and adults in 2024. After decades of experience as a licensed professional counselor and private therapist who specializes in addictions, Lori has seen it all! You will not want to miss the amazing takeaways and golden nuggets revealed in this conversation. This episode might just change your life or the life of someone you love! Feel free to learn more about Lori by visiting www.LoriAnnRoland.com

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

Lori Ann Roland Links and Sites:

www.LoriAnnRoland.com

Instagram @loriannrolandcounselingllc

LinkedIn: Lori Roland

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Episode 339 - Andrew Menter - Physmodo

“You cannot manage your movement if you cannot measure your movement.”

“Physmodo. We measure how people move in 30-seconds.”

It’s time for the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast with your favorite hosts, Christine Conti and Brian Prendergast! On today’s show, the Fit Crazies sit down with Andrew Menter, the CEO and mastermind behind Physmodo, a company that creates technology to aid in assessing how your body moves. Listen up as Andrew unpacks why it is so important to be able to complete a full-body assessment through a single movement that not only takes only 30 seconds, but also does not require a trainer. It may sound too good to be true, but this is “the real deal!” Physmodo provides objective scores with no human error by using specific indicators to denote poor movement. Now, Andrew is looking to help the world understand their misalignments to help reduce the risk and prevent injuries through Physmodo! Learn more at www.Physmodo.com or download the APP today!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazy!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

[email protected]

Andrew Mentor/Physmodo Links and Sites:

www.physmodo.com

Instagram @physmodo

LinkedIn: Andrew Menter

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Episode 338 - The Fit Crazies - Introvert/Extrovert Summer

“It’s Where It’s At!” -Two Fit Crazies

It’s time for another dose of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast with Christine Conti and Brian Prendergast. Now that it is officially summertime at the Jersey shore, it means that the “Fit Crazies” are getting extra “crazie!” In today’s episode, a last-minute guest cancellation leaves Brian and Christine with the chance to recap their latest antics and upcoming plans. Listen up as one Fit Crazie has been inspired by SOUTH PARK and may have reached their “friend capacity,” while the other Fit Crazie is preparing to “extrovert hard” and “introvert even harder” for the next few months! Can you guess which “Fit Crazie” is which? Enjoy the podcast and find out!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

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Episode 337 - Shawn Livingston - I Am Redemption

“What I didn’t realize was…I was the problem.”

“Running transformed my treatment…the best medicine never prescribed…it helped me emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually…” -Shawn Livingston

It’s time for a little redemption! In today’s episode, the Two Fit Crazies welcomed an amazing guest to the show by the name of Shawn Livingston! Zooming in from Texas, Shawn is here to share his remarkable story of resilience and redemption while traveling down the road from addiction to recovery through the power of running! Get ready to be inspired by this former member of the AirForce who barely escaped a possible twenty-year prison sentence before coming to grips with the reality that “he was the problem.” Today, Shawn Livingston not only celebrates 7-years of sobriety, but also his popular podcast, his budding speaking career, and a Netflix documentary called “100 Miles to Redemption,” a tale of both the mental and physical redemption that took place during his first 100-mile running race. According to Shawn, running will transform you, and the Two Fit Crazies couldn’t agree more! So, get moving!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

[email protected]

Shawn Livingston Links and Sites:

www.iamredemption.com

Instagram @iam.redemption

Facebook: Shawn Livingston

Podcast: I am Redemption

Netflix Documentary: 100 Miles to Redemption (2022) - IMDb

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Episode 336 - Linda Mitchell: Speaker/Fitness Universe Champion/Gym Owner/Author/Podcast Founder-Sisterhood of SWEAT

“Not until I was 58 did I realize I had been trying to win my mother’s approval through my accolades…I had been working for someone’s approval that I may never receive.”

“Put validation in your own hands…it’s never too late…you are worthy of your dreams.”

-Linda Mitchell

Welcome to the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast hosted by your favorite “fit crazies,” Brian and Christine! In today’s episode, get ready to hear from an amazing fitness cover model and highly accomplished fitness competitor by the name of Linda Mitchell! Linda joins the show from her home in Ohio where she is preparing for her next photo shoot for the cover of Strong Magazine that will drop in January 2025! Listen up as Linda discusses how she managed to reinvent herself over the course of her life and how her life changed when she listened to her heart, continued to dream big, and prayed hard. Linda also reveals how her desire to have sisters led her to create the “Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T.” (Strong Women Empowering and Achieving Together) Currently, Linda considers herself a powerful woman in her 60’s and will continue to train for more competitions, increase her podcast presence, build the “Sisterhood” at her gym, and continue to grace the cover of magazines! According to Linda, “it’s never too late to achieve your dreams!”

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

[email protected]

Linda Mitchell Links and Site:

www.sisterhoodofsweat.com

@sisterhoodofsweat

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