Movement Matters

My guest today is Dr. Fawad Mian, Founder and Owner of Ascend Regenerative and a neurologist since 2009, who is respected as a specialist in medical conditions such as sleep disorders, headaches, seizures, memory deficits, sleep apnea, chronic pain, tremors, and dizziness. His approach to medical care has always been more solution-oriented than symptom-oriented and is driven by whatever will bring...

My guests today are Jack Owens, the Director of Athletics atBoston Latin School, and Jen Kohl, a parent at Boston Latin School, and a member of the Friends of Athletics committee at Boston Latin School. We are here today to talk about and preview the Boston Latin School 5K race, which takes place on Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00 a.m. at the Franklin Park Cross Country Course. Registration is free...

My guest today is Asha Kumari, the Founder and Director of Bridgeway Connection Services, a human-services organization dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families with complex needs. She is a Certified Child and Youth Care Counselor, holds a master’s degree in community engagement, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Human Services. She has also expanded my leadership practice through sp...

My guest today is Carl Daikeler, the co-founder and CEO of BODi, formerly Beachbody, a pioneer in home fitness and nutrition for over 25 years . A direct marketing expert turned wellness entrepreneur, Carl created the breakout hit:08 Minute Abs before building one of the industry’s most comprehensive libraries of fitness and nutrition content, including over 225 unique programs, including P90X and...

My guest today is Dr. Thomas Mitchell, the Clinic Director of the Chicago Institute for Health and Wellness , with more than 20 years of experience in functional medicine and chiropractic care. He specializes in identifying the root causes of pain and health concerns through an integrated approach that combines chiropractic care, rehabilitation, functional movement, and clinical nutrition. A world...

My guest today is Dave Rafuse, CEO and Owner of Blended Athletics, a fitness facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia that focuses on a combination of strength training, conditioning, and performance coaching rather than a traditional commercial gym. Dave opened Blended Athletics when he was 26, hoping his members would use the facility to improve themselves personally, professionally, and socially, in...

My guest today is Tony Medrano, the CEO and Founder of LongevityPlan. AI , a physician-supervised peptide and wellness membership for high agency adults who treat health as their most valuable compounding asset. LongevityPlan is built by operators, clinicians, and athletes, and their team has spent two decades building category-defining technology companies, finishing Ironman triathlons, and advis...

My guest today is Ashley Noyes, the Assistant Dean of Students at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts . In her role, Ashley is dedicated to fostering student success, leadership development, and holistic wellbeing, and she serves as the primary point of contact for students of concern and their families, leads the CARE Team and case management processes, and works with Title IX, student condu...

My guest today is Jim Walter, the Founder and President of the Institute for the Preservation of Health . Motivated by the premature death of his Father at age 45, Dr. Walter tailored his education to study the factors that contribute to the development of heart disease. He ultimately completed his PhD in Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology in 1991, and he spent the first 10 years of his profession...

My guest today is Tim Klitch, the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of Austin Pickle Ranch, one of the most innovative pickleball destinations in the United States . A former scholarship tennis player at Miami University, Klitch was a three-time Mid-American Conference champion and world-ranked tennis competitor before launching a successful 35-year career in banking and financial services. After more...

My guest today is Golsa Mirhosseini, the Director of Marketing and Communications at The Dimock Center , a community health and human services organization in Roxbury, MA, serving nearly 19,000 people each year. She's been part of the Road to Wellness team since 2021 , working to raise awareness of a free community health event that has grown into something much bigger than a road race. The Ro...

My guest today is Coach Ivy Taylor, who started her run journey with the intention of combating diabetes and high blood pressure, so she headed to Franklin Park and began the Couch to 5K program. 12 weeks later, she ran her first 5K and was medication-free. Since 2011, Ivy has run races in her hometown of Boston, MA, and has traveled to multiple states to participate in charitable races. As a memb...

My guest today is Gael Henville, a marathoner, running coach, mother, and grandmother who has committed more than four decades to athletics and lifelong fitness . Gael has years of experience empowering communities through sports, mentorship, running, and personal growth. From youth leadership to marathon running and inclusive fitness coaching, Gael has a passion for helping people discover resili...

My guest today is Bill Russell, Program Director for The Daily Mile USA, an initiative that aims to improve the physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being of children through 15 minutes of daily, self-paced movement. Bill is also a husband and proud father of four, with more than 20 years of experience in education. He began his career in the classroom and on the field, teaching biological...

My guests today are Caroline Collins and Luna Scorzelli of Run Your City Boston , a national organization with local chapters that host free, team-based practices and races for kids of all abilities. Luna is a rising junior at Boston University studying Health Sciences at Sargent College on the pre-med, pre-PA track. She is a member of the track and field team and co-president of Run Your City Bos...

My guest today is JD Tremblay, an integrated engineer fromWestern University, an ultra-endurance triathlete, a certified naturopath practitioner, Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy , and a best-selling author. With over a decade of military service and experience in firefighting and search and rescue, he brings a real-world understanding of discipl...

My guest today is Dan Forward, who has been the co-directorof Jamaica Pond Parkrun since 2018. Parkrun is a free, 5K community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. Dan began running in 2011 during law school and is now a multiple-time Boston Marathoner with a personalbest of 2:43. He lives in Jamaica Plain with his wife, Sara, and their dog.  

My guest today is Aliese Lash (MSW, LICSW), a Boston-based mother, psychotherapist, runner, community organizer, run crew leader, and race director. She is the Owner of Liberated Light Counseling , a Field Advisor at Boston College School of Social Work, a Licensure Equity Coach through the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Captain of PIONEERS Run Crew , and Race Director of 26.TRU...

My guest today is Kimberly Chisholm, Executive Director ofthe 26.2 Foundation, a non-profit organization with community roots in Hopkinton, MA, an international reach, and whose mission is to advance the global sport of marathoning while harnessing the power of the human spirit and its capacity for good. Kim is a seasoned nonprofit executive and developmentleader with nearly two decades of experie...

My guest today is Darius Hines, founder of Last Lap Run Club, a Boston-based community he built to bring people together through movement, miles, and good energy. The mission of Last Lap is simple: bring communities together, make running culture more inclusive, and show that running has a place for everyone, no matter where you're starting from.

My guest today is Beth Gerhart, a certified nutritionist and co-founder of Tyde Wellness, based in Norwell, Massachusetts. She helps patients build sustainable lifestyle and behavior-change habits for long-term weight loss. As a mom of two who has navigated her own GLP-1 journey, she brings empathy, real-life experience, and practical insight to every conversation.

My guest today is Stefanie O’Shea, an RRCA Certified Level I Run Coach and founder of Reclamation Coaching, based in Boston, MA . A 13-time marathoner who caught the running bug after the birth of her first child 14 years ago, she knows firsthand what it takes to fit training into a full life. Stefanie has been coaching since 2020 and works with runners of all levels —whether you're lacing up...

My guest today is Logan Miller, owner of JP CrossFit inJamaica Plain, Massachusetts, a community and neighborhood gym that creates an inclusive and welcoming environment so athletes of all levels, cultures, races, and backgrounds feel supported as they work towards their health and wellness goals. Logan’s fitness background started in martial arts, and hisjourney continued through fire spinning, a...

My guest today is Andre “Coach Dre” Neita, the Founder and Head Coach of LiveFitArmy™ , a Boston-based wellness organization focused on delivering comprehensive, results-driven fitness and lifestyle solutions. Through a structured, inclusive approach, LiveFitArmy offers 1-on-1 personal training,group fitness programming, outdoor boot camps, run club training, adaptive fitness services, and life co...

My guest today is Allison Pires, the Director of CoachTraining for Boston SCORES, an organization that inspires youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world . As the Director of Coach Training, Allison oversees all their coach training initiatives.  Allison is a lifelong soccer player and played collegiate soccer at Sprin...