Fit Family Foundations

Kristin Roser 's mission in life is to help create inner peace through outer order in our homes, one space at a time. She was the kid growing up who organized her closet by season, style and color. Little did she know, especially during her rebellious teenage years, that an ingrained sense of order and organization would evolve into a business – and a passion – as a professional organizer and owne...

620 pounds... Let that sink in for a moment before reading on. That's how much Aubrey Taylor weighed two years ago, which still pales in comparison to the dark thoughts that weighed heavily on his mind as he reached the crossroads in his life following the passing of his beloved mother and grandmother. Which makes the weight he has lost since then - 260 pounds - an incredible achievement on its ow...

I'm back behind the mic after what was a brief hiatus that reaffirmed valuable lessons about living your life to the fullest before life takes the opportunity away. My parents should be enjoying life in their golden years. Instead, it has been one struggle after another on a seemingly daily basis as my father's health steadily declines because they didn't take advantage of the time they had. That'...

John Clark is in his 60s...and he's a pole vaulter. Before you start processing the dichotomy of that statement in your mind, check out the show. How pole vaulting specifically, and rekindling his athletic and physically active days from his childhood, saved his life will emerge clearly...and it will inspire you to soar to new heights in your life too. For now, sit back, relax, listen closely and...

On the surface, it's a rather simple question. When you start delving deeper into finding the answer, you realize how challenging it can be to determine it. But once that answer becomes clear, it opens a new world of possibilities. So as we begin 2023, the question is... What do you want?

As much as the Christmas gatherings have changed in our family over the years... Certain wonderful traditions remain the same. On today's episode, take a walk down memory lane with me, to a time when traditions from my favorite holiday came to life. So sit back, relax (with a glass of egg nog if you so choose) and... ENJOY! And of course, Merry Christmas!

When fellow fitness professional and Fit Pro Collective family member Jessica Ledbetter agreed to be on the show, she shared a simple yet pointed thought that instantly shed light on how genuinely raw and real this episode would be. "Parts of my story are kind of dark," she said. "Let me know how PG your show is." Then came recording day...and a no-hold-barred, no-subject-off-limits discussion tha...

If a 69-year-old spitfire of a client can REQUEST burpees from her trainer... Then you have no excuse to take control of your health and fitness. But for now...sit back, relax and enjoy the fact that... The time to bury all your excuses is... NOW!

Before Step It Up Academy could evolve into an elite business and coaching company, Tomas Keenan needed to step it up himself - personally and professionally. He took a hard look at himself, and then made needed changes in his life by putting into action the words he lives by - Small Steps Forward Daily. He's a hot commodity now, as a public speaker, author, podcast host and guest and in many othe...

...is my impromptu take on the most important women in my life - my mother, Georgette Fernandes , and my wife, Shelly Fernandes . I simply clicked 'Record' and began speaking from the heart...because that's where this show needed to originate from. So sit back, relax and enjoy... And of course, Happy Thanksgiving!

Around this time of year, so many of us start to assess if we have reached all of our goals for the year. And if we haven't, it's because we never set deadlines to accomplish those goals. Having our 'Why' is important to achieving success and making an impact on this world. But having our 'When' makes our 'Why' happen... And on this show, I explain 'Why'... So sit back, listen up and... ENJOY!

This week's topic is real simple...as in making our lives simpler. I think we as human beings are hard-wired to make life much more complicated than it needs to be. But it doesn't need to be that way. It shouldn't be that way. And this show is all about why. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY!

Last Thursday, I turned 51 years old. In years past, my birthday would have been spent wondering where has the time gone...and lamenting everything I didn't accomplish. Not this year. Not anymore. Tune in to learn what I learned following yet another trip around the sun... So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY!

In honor of Halloween, I have a scary story to share with you. And it's all about... Well, if you want to hear more, you'll have to listen to the show. But I can tell you this, this story scares me more than it will scare you...

The Fit Family Foundations podcast celebrates its 1-year anniversary with arguably the most intriguing episode of the past year. Fellow Wilmington, N.C., area resident Erica Black joins me on the show, but not to discuss her time in the insurance industry. Instead, we venture in depth into her passion for cooking, her dream of following that passion full time, and the fear we face when processing...

My family and I have hung our hats in several different places over the past two decades, most recently in Wilmington, NC. But does being in a new place ensure happiness? Tune in to learn what I have to say about that...because that topic truly does hit home. ENJOY!

In 24 hours, Renee Lautermilch will share the incredible leadership qualities that have made her so successful life with the world. Oct. 11, 2022 is launch day on Amazon for her first foray into the publishing world - "Leading Through Love: Throwing Out Everything Corporate Taught You About Leadership and Management." It will be an absolute must-read from such an highly accomplished learning and d...

Dustin Johnson has a sole mission in life - to help people live a healthy and fulfilling life by building strength through struggle. But first, the best-selling author of " Strength Through Struggle: A Story About Hope ," podcast host, and fitness and life coach, had to experience firsthand his personally challenging journey to true health and fulfillment, and the genuinely raw and real moments in...

This marks episode #50 of this show...and a lot of change and growth has occurred since the podcast debuted back on Oct. 18, 2021. The least of which was the name. The most of which has taken place within me. And now, I'm telling you all about it. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY!

On this episode, I share what challenges me. And now that you're tuning in, I challenge you to answer that question. It's not always an easy answer to uncover...honestly. But keep listening to find out why the answer - and following through on it - can change your life. And of course... ENJOY!

Aubrey Lueck has beaten cancer not once but TWICE. But that's not what defines her. So much in life defines who she is, and so much of the story of her life remains unwritten. She vows that there's so much more to come, even as if she lives her life each day as if it's her last. On today's show, Aubrey will of course share her tale of battling cancer on two different occasions and coming out on to...

What will you do? I faced that moment in time 12 years ago while sitting across a table from a health and fitness coach who challenged me to make that moment when I finally stop standing at the crossroad of my life and move forward on my health and fitness journey. I periodically think back to that moment. It crossed my mind again recently during a conversation with someone who was staring squarel...

Childhood friend and highly regarded NYC acupuncturist, massage therapist and herbalist Jack Pessin joined the show at the perfect time. For me, anyway. I have been dealing with neck, shoulder and back pain for some time now, and acupuncture was an avenue I have considered. Jack has three decades of of experience in the healthcare profession, and has spent 23 years in private practice and in natio...

Do you want to narrow down what's causing you to feel unhealthy? Do you want to address the root cause of what's making you sick? This is the episode you need to listen to from start to finish. As a cellular health coach and blood work specialist, as well as partner and COO at Cellular Health & Wellness , Andrew Carlson helps people frustrated with their health heal at a cellular level through...

You already know I consider DIET to be a bad four-letter word in my vocabulary. Now, I have two more to share with you... What are they? You'll have to tune in to find out. Oh, and one other thing...ENJOY!