The Pro-Activity Podcast

Our final episode of the 2023 focus - "Year of Our People" - provides a 'look back' at highlights from episodes throughout the year. Give it a listen and be sure to listen back through previous episodes from this year if you want to hear more from any of our team members! Thanks for hanging with us this year, enjoy the episode and be sure to use the links below to get connected t...

On this episode of the Pro-Activity Podcast - People of Pro-Activity Season, we hear from three members of our 'BaseCamp' team - Sean Rooney, Stephen Villani, and Michelle LeGrand. As you will hear in this episode, BaseCamp really represents two foundational pieces of Pro-Activity's identity: it signifies Pro-Activity's 'home base' location / in Lebanon, NJ, and also repres...

On this episode, we chat with “south” team members Kathryn Douglas and Alexis Henley. They share with listeners a little bit about their journeys to Pro-Activity, insights into what a ‘day on the job’ looks like, takeaways from their favorite client success stories, and aspects that they enjoy most about working in the prevention space. We had a blast recording this episode, and hope you enjoy lis...

On this episode, we welcome team members Daria Oller and Ryan Smith to learn more about their individual journeys to Pro-Activity, the lessons they have learned during their years holding various professional titles (some outside the world of PT), and how their personal experiences have impacted their perspective along the way. You will hear how their backgrounds in Athletic Training have suited t...

Join Carley Berolzheimer and Mark Ciolek on this episode of the People of Pro-Activity Podcast: People of Pro-Activity Season as they share about their journey from a 'traditional' healthcare career path to Pro-Activity's 'band of misfits'. They each share a little bit about why they felt compelled to veer away from the traditional physical therapy world into the realm of preve...

On this episode, we hear from Pro-Activity team members and partners Dana Edwards and Aaron Perez. They each share a little bit about their journey to Pro-Activity as the growing 'band of misfits' started gaining momentum. Both with backgrounds in advanced orthopedic specialties, Aaron and Dana share with us their path to Pro-Activity in pursuit of 'more', the things they enjoy abo...

Episode 3 - “Jumping in Feet First” On this episode we are joined by Chris Gahagan and Ali Hartman as they share the journey that lead them to Pro-Activity, the path they have taken since their first day walking into Pro-Activity’s “BaseCamp” location, and the lessons learned along the way (including what they have learned from each other)! We hope you will listen in to hear the deep passion for w...

Episode 2 - “The First Followers” This episode is PACKED with gems on the pursuit of purpose, stories of adventure and achievement, and proud moments in the lives of Pro-Activity’s ‘first followers’ - Eric Eisenhart, Nick Pfaff, and Justin Bagley. They also share some bonus footage on the impact that the athlete mindset has had on their lives.  We had so much fun recording this episode with three...

Listen in to the first of our new series - "People of Pro-Activity" - to hear Mike Eisenhart and Amy Eisenhart Weller share their story of starting Pro-Activity nearly a quarter of a century ago. They share insights into their personal 'why' of starting the business, the moments that they are most proud of, and how and why they believe this approach is needed to turn the tide on our current nation...

Everyday Extraordinary - Episode 18 with Dr. Diana Grant-Burke Dr. Grant-Burke's story starts in Mississippi where she succeeded academically despite discrimination associated with segregation. Inspired from an early age to become a physician and nurtured by a supportive family and strong role models, she went on to achieve her dream. She has a long list of achievements throughout her ca...

This week on Everyday Extraordinary we bring you some of the best and brightest from Season 1. After 16 episodes and over four months of incredible insights, we've learned from entrepreneurs who've pivoted....athletes who've overcome... charitable works that have found new ways... and providers who have persevered. At times, we've relied on kids to show us the way... and have pulled wisdom... whet...

This week on Everyday Extraordinary we catch up with Grace Plassche, a long-time client, colleague and friend, Grace is currently pursuing her medical degree, virtually, and shares some lessons from both the ups and downs to get her to where she is... and how her and her fellow students at Columbia University in the City of New York are preparing for the frontline of the future. If you know a stud...

This week on Everyday Extraordinary we learn from Hillary Marie (@hillarymarietap) about the roots of Tap Dance, how culturally significant it is, and in many cultures is done throughout the lifespan... and finally how as a small business owner her and her staff successfully transitioned to a fully remote platform for the entire family!

This week on Everyday Extraordinary we change things up.... so much of the pandemic is impacting kids, but we started thinking, is anyone actually asking how they're doing... are we listening? Kids are brilliant.... and "wise beyond their years".... we just have to LISTEN.

Ensuring homebound seniors have adequate nutrition, during a pandemic that foces distancing is no small task. Did you know that the cost associated with feeding a senior in need for a year is comparable to one week in a nursing home, or one day in the hospital? On this week's episode of Everyday Extraordinary, along with cohost Aaron Perez we catch up with Deborah Horn, director of Meals on Wheels...

Today on Everyday Extraordinary we chat with Chip Paillex, president and founder of America's Grow-a-Row who shares his story that started with a daddy-daugther garden project to a 400 acre produce farming operation that feeds those in need spanning the mid-atlantic region including many food desserts. Oh, did we mention he had NO prior farming experience! Truly extraordinary!

From public service to man's search for meaning, we cover A LOT of ground this week as we catch up with Mike Meyer.. just an "everyday" guy who successfully serves as Deputy General Counsel for United Health Group and a Deacon at Immaculate Conception Annandale. Mike shares some insights on how he helps folks navigate some of life's biggest challenges - truly Extraordinary.

This week on Everyday Extraordinary we catch up with Clinton, New Jersey's 3rd-Term Mayor Janice Kovach. Janice shares her incredible story as she balances life as a mom, spouse, advocate, and mayor during unprecedented and very much divided times. Known by some as the "Mayor with purple hair", she shares where she pulls inspiration to keep pushing forward and her "why" behind so many of the ways...

After 8 weeks of extraordinary stories of everyday people... this week we take it back and talk a little history of the show... how it came about...share some of the reasons why we believe these stories are so important, and even get this week's co-host Aaron Perez of Pro-Activity Chicago to share a little extraordinary "Freestyle Physio" rap like only he can.

This week on the “Everyday Extraordinary” show we have the pleasure of sitting down with Catie Jarvis - a true inspiration in the realm of overcoming adversity, fostering resilience, and leaning into challenge. She shares how a positive mindset, grit, and the right community around you can turn a tragedy into a triumph.

This week on "Everyday Extraordinary" we catch up with James Leitner, founder and chairman of Missioncleanwater who, starting Wednesday July 1, is clocking 30 miles a day, for 30 straight days in an effort to raise $30k to bring clean water to communities in Uganda and others in need.

In a time when digital is the norm, photographer Laura Billingham shares some insight on how to shine.

This week on Everyday Extraordinary we catch up with Dr. Kristen Prendergast. A lifelong athlete, Kristen shares her story and insights on how she balances the demands of being a full-time mom & spouse, a full-time caseload at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, the rigors of life-long (and might we add, dominant) athletic pursuits... and the latest... homeschooling children during the pande...

Join us as we chat with recent Lehigh University graduate Ryan Pomrinca as he shares insights from his academic and athletic journey that led him to becomming the area's winningest HS wrestler, and an NCAA national championship qualifier. Ryan, who was stripped of his chance at NCAA's due to COVID related cancellations, shares a unique and uplifting perspective in dealing with adversity and the le...

Co-hosts Eric Eisenhart and Diego Austin catch up with Louan Catalanotto Minzner, business owner, mom, wife and an "everday" person taking action and inspiring us along the way. Join us as she shares insights from her health journey, recent achievements and insights on what it took get stronger, lose lbs, and improve her running drastically while in her 50's.