On today’s episode, we speak with Summer Montabone, CEO, Mom, Retired Pro Athlete & Elite Coach turned personal development and business coach for women over 40. We discuss Summer’s journey as a Retired International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation Fitness Pro, going from National Champion, Pro Athlete and Fitness Model to Business Owner, Author and Mother. Summer discusses the lessons that she’s learned from the different chapters of her life, and how she’s using that experience to help women become the best versions of themselves.

Website

https://summermontabone.com/

Workbooks

https://summermontabone.com/mindset-workbooks

Summer's Professional Timeline

● Certified Personal Trainer (1997)

●Bachelors of Health & Physical Education - High School Health Teacher (1998)

● NSCA- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (2003+)

● National Fitness Champion & Pro Athlete (2004)

● Fitness Studio Owner, CEO Summer's Fitness Inc. (2007+)

● International Online Business Owner (2012)

● Coaching Others to the highest athletic level (3 Time World Record Winner 2013, 2014, 2015)

● Circle of Excellence and President’s Circle Top 5 (2018)

●Creator of the Fit, Fab, Fearless Experience and Retreat (2017, 2019, 2021)

● Co-author Forever Fit (2020)

● Best of Canton Local Business (2021, 2022 and 2023)

● Co-author "Start Up or Start Over. Just Start" (2023) 

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Mental Health for Athletes Initiative: https://mhadutchess.org/support-mha/mha-athletes/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

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October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan  @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose  @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan  @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber  @JakeBanfieldMusic   @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only  @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

Today, we speak with Kristin Sheehan from “Play Like a Champion Today.” This organization takes its name from a motivational slogan most famously slapped by Notre Dame football players before heading onto the field. We talk to Kristin about the organization’s roots to Notre Dame, along with her own ties to the college. We dive into what makes the program special and how it is serving student athletes across the country.

Kristin Sheehan

Program Director

Play Like a Champion Today Educational Series

Kristin has served as the Program Director of Play Like a Champion since the program’s inception. She leads partner relations, coordinates educational programs, and spearheads the development of new curricula. Kristin has co-authored numerous articles and publications while presenting Play Like a Champion workshops across the country. Kristin earned undergraduate and master's degrees in theology and psychology from the University of Notre Dame, where she was a varsity athlete on the cheerleading team.

Contact Information

Phone: (574) 250-6424

Email: [email protected]

Visit Their Website

https://www.playlikeachampion.org/

Play Like a Champion Today provides leadership in a worldwide effort to change the culture of youth sports, partnering with sports organizations at the youth and high school levels to provide all children with an opportunity to play sports in a safe, fun and supportive environment. We do this by educating ethically responsible sport leaders, working together with coaches, parents, athletic administrators and athletes to foster programs that promote both character development and athletic growth. Yet we are more than just an educational program. We are a growing community of leaders committed to changing the culture by exchanging ideas, sharing best practices and translating values in to action. A research-based, independent non-profit initiative, Play Like a Champion works together with organizations to serve the needs of your community through unique access to interactive clinics, events, a national conference and much more. Learn more about our programs and join us as we work to provide A Team for Every Child.

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Mental Health for Athletes Initiative: https://mhadutchess.org/support-mha/mha-athletes/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

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October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan  @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose  @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan  @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber  @JakeBanfieldMusic   @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only  @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

On this week's episode of Your Best You, we kick off our Mental Health For Athletes Series alongside the start of the school year. This new segment, Champions for Mental Health, starts with a highlight reel of our time at The Legends of the Ring Autograph Show in Catskill, New York on Saturday, August 22nd. We got to speak with some of boxing's biggest legends, including the one and only Mike Tyson, alongside Dr. Scott Weiss, Junior Jones, Gerry Cooney, Ray Mercer, Melissa St. Vil, Chiara Dituri, Ronica Jeffery and Joey Eye.

https://www.instagram.com/cusdamatoskoboxinggym/?hl=en

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

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October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan  @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose  @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan  @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber  @JakeBanfieldMusic   @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only  @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

On this week's episode of Your Best You, we speak with Tracy Solarek, Emotional Intelligence Expert and Founder & Chief Inspirer at Optymum. Tracy develops confident leaders & impactful teams through the power of Emotional Intelligence. We discuss her collaborations bolstering the leadership within MHA and the qualities that she looks to strengthen in leaders.

"I’m passionate about helping organizations develop more confident leaders and teams by bringing awareness to how they can better manage and express emotions. As a Certified Emotional Intelligence consultant (EQ-i2.0 and EQ 360), I specialize in working with leaders to tap into their greatest potential by tuning into their emotions. When leaders and organizations are versed in emotional intelligence and more self-aware, productivity increases which can help with meeting organizational goals more effectively.

Through one-on-one and workshop programs, I take an informed approach to unveil your potential and make it actionable with highly personalized goals to enhance how you lead and take steps toward achieving a more balanced life. At organizational and industry events, I present impactful and motivational keynotes focused on a variety of emotional intelligence topics."

Optymum Unveiling Potential: https://www.optymumpotential.com/

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

_______________________________

October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan  @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose  @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan  @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber  @JakeBanfieldMusic   @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only  @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

On this week's episode of Your Best You, we speak with Rory and Stephanie with the Mayfly Project. The Mayfly Project is a 501(c)(3) on a mission is to support youth in foster care through fly fishing, helping them build confidence, find healing, and connect to their local waters. Their projects connect mentees with skilled, caring mentors to learn fly fishing and conservation in a safe environment. Rory and Stephanie share their experiences as mentors and talk about the growth that the program has seen in Poughkeepsie over the last 4 years.

Mayfly Project: https://themayflyproject.com/

Mayfly Project of Poughkeepsie: https://themayflyproject.com/poughkeepsie-new-york-project/

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

_______________________________

October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan  @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose  @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan  @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber  @JakeBanfieldMusic   @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only  @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

On today’s episode of Your Best You, we have a Starlight Spotlight with headliner of The Sound of Nashville Benefit Concert for MHA, Grand Ole Opry Member Craig Morgan. Craig is a platinum-selling musician known for hits like "Redneck Yacht Club," "International Harvester," and "Almost Home," and has received several ACM and CMW Award Nominations. Craig is currently serving as Chief Warrant Officer 2 with the 313th US Army Band, working on soldier-led suicide prevention initiatives using music therapy.

Craig talks about his feelings partnering up with MHA, his relationship with Jelly Roll, the legacy that his music has left on fans and contemporaries, how he has married his civilian life with his military life, and how he is on a mission to eradicate suicide in the military community.

https://www.craigmorgan.com/

October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan  @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose  @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan  @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber  @JakeBanfieldMusic   @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only  @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

On today’s episode of Your Best You, we have a Starlight Spotlight with one of the performers from our upcoming Sound of Nashville Concert, Two-Time Grammy Nominee and New Mom Maggie Rose. Maggie and I have an in-depth conversation on the evolution of the music industry over the last 15 years since she started releasing music. Not just that, but how she has evolved as a musician, a partner, a mother and a human-being. Maggie lets us in on the production of her latest album "Half Moon," along with her feelings about touring with personal inspirations Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd.

https://www.maggierosemusic.com/

October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan  @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose  @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan  @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber  @JakeBanfieldMusic   @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only  @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

On today’s episode of Your Best You, we have a Starlight Spotlight with one of the performers from our upcoming Sound of Nashville Concert, Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber. Brooke and I dive into what it means to be apart of this concert, her collaborations with fellow Sound of Nashville performer Ian Flanigan, her duel roles being on Broadway and also trying to pursue a solo recording career, her love of rescue animals (including her late rabbit, Sherlock), her struggles with physical/mental health, and so much more!

Known for her “clarion voice” (Associated Press), Brooke Moriber’s powerhouse vocals and emotional songwriting have connected with audiences from New York City to Nashville – the two towns she calls home.

Growing up in Greenwich Village, Brooke was raised on the sounds of guitar strumming and voices rising through her bedroom window from Washington Square Park and the nightclubs below. She was drawn to music at an early age and at 8 years old booked her first audition, landing the role of Young Cosette in Les Miserables on Broadway. That was the first of many successes on stage and screen.

“Both of my hometowns were (and still are) so strong and determined to recover. Nashville strong, New York tough — ‘Straight up from the dust, steady risers’. We are the definition of resilient. You tear us down, we build it back better and stronger. I wrote this song for my two hometowns and anyone from anywhere who feels proud of where they come from and shaped by their roots.”

https://linktr.ee/Bmoriber

October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan  @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose  @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan  @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber  @JakeBanfieldMusic   @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only  @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

On this week's "Your Best You's Starlight Spotlight," we speak with viral sensation and Sound of Nashville performer Jake Banfield. You may know Jake from recent hits such as "Take This Pain," "Boys Don't Cry," and "Lasso," the last of which becoming a line-dancing TikTok phenomenon. We discuss his excitement over being involved with this concert, how a sports injury led to his music career, how he discovered the importance of his mental health, and so much more. Not just that, but if you enjoy basketball and the NBA, we get to bro out over sports at the very end. There's a little something for everyone in today's episode!

https://www.jakebanfieldofficial.com/

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October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan  @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose  @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan  @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber  @JakeBanfieldMusic   @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only  @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

On this episode of Your Best You, we cast a Starlight Spotlight on Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan. We talk about his involvement with The Sound of Nashville in the Hudson Valley's Queen City MHA Benefit Concert, along with the moments that have led him to this moment, including growing up in the Hudson Valley, his struggles with recovery, and his selection on The Voice.

Ian Flanigan - https://www.ianflaniganmusic.com/

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October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan  @CraigMorganMusic 

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose  @iammaggierose 

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan  @IanFlanigan 

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber  @JakeBanfieldMusic   @BrookeMoriber 

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only  @mhadutchess 

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/