Walk n Grow

In a world where it is easy to be distracted by constant stimulation received from our environment, what can you do to prevent your mind from constantly drifting? On today's episode, Francis and Roney share ways to address the challenges of being present. The host provides helpful tips such as mindful meditation, being physically active, and surrounding yourself with individuals better at livi...

On today's episode, hosts Roney and Francis are joined by Jonathan Blitz , the co-owner of Mystic Farm and Distillery in Durham, North Carolina. Jonathan has an exciting career history, having started making pottery, teaching production pottery, and practicing law. He then moved to Durham and worked for the Federal Courts, followed by the criminal defense in North Carolina. Despite the challen...

When thinking about making a difference in your life and that of others, what is the magnitude of the impact you want to have? In today's episode, Francis and Roney discuss ways to make a difference. We all seek ways to improve our lifestyles while striving to contribute positively to the lives of those around us. Identifying the resources and tools accessible to you is integral to the process...

On Today's episode, Francis and Roney explore Martial Arts, Activism, and the Fight for a Functional Future through Frank Forencich 's experiences. Frank is an internationally recognized leader in health and performance education. He earned his B.A. at Stanford University in human biology and neuroscience and has over 30 years of teaching experience in martial arts and health education. A...

When did you realize that time management is important?  What have you had to give up to optimize your time and balance? In today's episode, Francis and Roney share their time management and balance challenges. At any season, we face the hurdle of living in the moment while finding the balance to allocate our time wisely. This episode serves as an encouraging reminder to take the time to iden...

On today's episode of Walk n Grow, Francis and Roney have the honor of welcoming Courtney O'Connor, an adolescent therapist with a passion for helping others. Born and raised in Saugerties, NY, Courtney grew a passion for athletics, working with teens, and connecting with others. After pursuing a unique educational path, Courtney earned her master's degree in Social Work at ASU and has called Phoe...

In what areas of your life are you playing offense or defense?  Offense- Surrendering; Going with the flow.  Defense- Protecting; filtering through life experiences. In this episode, Roney and Francis reflect on their role in today's society. In a world full of opportunities, understanding the impact of the role we play in each other lives can help us better assess how to utilize our ski...

What does forgiveness mean to you? In this episode, Roney and Francis share their personal experiences on forgiveness. At some point in our growth, it is important to take the time to identify and reflect on internal and external areas of our life that requires forgiveness. Life is continuously changing. If the purpose of life is to enjoy and learn from our experiences, we don't improve the past b...

Join Roney and Francis as they welcome Nyles Moye to the Walk n Grow podcast. With a warm heart, kind spirit, and a passion for self-improvement, Nyles is a true gem in our lives. He brings a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge from his years of personal growth and life experiences. Despite obstacles and uncertainty, Nyles is a highly motivated individual who never loses sight of his goals....

Can failure be a blessing in disguise? In this episode, Roney and Francis address the importance of their failures. Whether it is losing money investing in the stock market or Francis's addiction to materialism costing him a significant amount of money, time, and relationships, there is a legitimate solution for every failure. While this concept may be challenging to acknowledge while facing failu...

If I asked you to name all the things you love, how long would it take for you to name yourself? How do you practice self-love? A fundamental principle of our existence is to love, appreciate and honor all creatures, but you must also learn to love yourself.  As Roney mentioned in this episode, whether you are at the top of the top or the bottom of the bottom, you are still going to hurt some...

What emotional difficulties did you encounter over the holidays? In this episode, Roney and Francis discuss the changes that took place while they were away—learning to manage emotions in tumultuous situations and discovering how to channel one's emotions for a greater purpose. When dealing with negative emotions, it is crucial to identify the issues stressing you out and the best strategies for s...

What has this year of truth taught you? What have you learned, achieved, or failed to achieve that has affected or changed you? In this episode, Francis and Roney discuss what they have learned this year and how it has affected their personal development as we reach the end of season one. This year has brought about an abundance of fresh creative thoughts for Walk N Grow and complex changes within...

Consistently striving to be happy or feeling satisfied all the time, sounds like a great life to live. Would you agree? But we also know that things don't always go our way so there are times when we may experience hurt in various ways. In this episode, Francis and Roney talk about their experiences of what they do when they feel physically, mentally and emotionally worn out. As much as you think...

In this episode, Roney and Francis do a little exercise to help reflect on how changes in 2022 has either positively or negatively helped them become more aware of themselves, their goals, and the things they are looking to do. The importance of self awareness goes a long way, simply because if you can identify the things that make you smile vs the things that make you angry you should quickly see...

In this episode, Roney and Francis talk about finances which have the ability to free you or even cause arguments & hatred. There are so many facets to self improvement, one thing these guys lacked discussing was their financial journey and how they manage to understand or even put themselves in a better position financially. You may not be where you want to be but one step every day can get y...

In this episode, Roney and Francis talk about how we can help someone anxious, feeling lost, or looking for a change. During a mental health crisis, a person is under extreme emotional distress and may be at risk of hurting themselves or others. You may be concerned about a person’s mental state or safety and seeking to help. How do we successfully support someone in a crisis- a terrible storm rag...

In this episode, Roney and Francis discuss self-confidence and the importance of having confidence during your self improvement journey. From time to time, we may all feel a lack of confidence. Begin to question ourselves. Feel threatened about what the world hasn't given us yet. But the real question is, how do we minimize those feelings and feel empowered despite what goes on in our daily lives?...

In this episode, Roney and Francis discuss taking risk and the dangers of playing it safe. If you haven't already then brace yourself because at some point in time in life you may be faced to make a tough decision that has the ability to change your life for the better or worse. One thing Francis and Roney agree on is tough situations or decisions has a way to help you in the long run so TRY not t...

In this episode, Roney and Francis discuss when your words don't match your actions, your words become less valuable. Also, when your actions matches your words there is no room for doubt from yourself or others. As we mature through this journey of self improvement, consistently finding ways to develop and improve ourselves we learn before someone can earn trust, their actions must follow their w...

In this episode, Roney and Francis discuss how they both go about the rules and laws set for them whether it's rules set by someone else or rules they are setting for themselves. The number one question is are rules meant to protect, help, or limit us? Now, that all depends on how you perceive them. Everyone's journey of self improvement is different therefore expect different answers as you will...

In this episode, Roney and Francis would like to share tips and experiences that have helped them traverse their self-development journey. This podcast episode is for anyone seeking to understand better who they are and evaluate the impact of life experiences on their spiritual, physical, psychological, or social development. The cast explores how investing time and effort in self-development allo...

In this episode, Roney and Francis discuss how poor preparation prevents poor performance.  In the light of Hurricane Ian and many families who were affected by mother nature running its course. The two found this time critical to shed some light on some best practices as well as why preparing yourself for the worse case scenario, despite not knowing what can come from it. Let's be honest, if...

In this episode, Roney and Francis discuss their unique perspective on suffering. Human suffering is a very complex subject that is likely impossible to comprehend fully. It is a topic that people have debated since the beginning of recorded history. Suffering can be found in every form of art that man has created. Suffering can be found in our paintings, poetry, music, plays, and anything else im...

In this episode of Walk n Grow, Francis and Roney discuss ambition and how important it is to have while pursuing greatness within yourself. Those who want to accomplish something need some sort of ambition because the journey does not get easy. In fact the days of doubt and questioning whether it’s worth continuing exist more than often. There’s no secret that it’s easy to dream a dream and it's...