Paul Stroessner
GenX Journeys
Welcome to GenX Journeys, the podcast that celebrates reinvention, resilience, and the unstoppable spirit of Generation X! 🎸💥Formerly known as Journey of the Rhode Runner and Inspiring Journeys, this evolution reflects the path so many of us are on—rediscovering our passions, rewriting our stories, and proving that it's never too late to thrive. Each week, we bring you:📅 Wednesdays – New episodes of GenX Journeys, featuring inspiring conversations with thought leaders, athletes, entertainers, and everyday warriors who embody the GenX mindset: work hard, play hard, and never stop growing.📅...
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Paul Stroessner
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Jun 30, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 85 - Gaspee Days 5k, Puppy Yoga, and Summer Nights 5k Wrap-Ups 18.07.2023 50:30
- Wildfires - Gaspee Days 5k - Getting older - Puppy Yoga - Summer Nights 5k - Adriana going for Level 2 MovNat - Sleep issues - New poll! Will you wear Depends when you get older? - LitArts RI You can find Adriana at: Instagram  @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube: Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com  – Use the code SOUL20  for 20% off You can find The Rhode Runner in the follo...
Episode 84: The Book Launch, Terrain Race, and Puppies 09.06.2023 32:13
Crystal Bui's book launch Previous episode with Crystal  Terrain Race Upcoming - The sold out Summer Nights 5k - June 22, 2023 Finish for a Guinness coming to an end Gaspee Days 5k - June 10, 2023 Puppy Yoga  You can find Adriana at: Instagram  @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube: Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com  – Use the code SOUL20  for 20% off You can find The Rhode Ru...
Episode 83: Recaps and Upcoming Races 17.05.2023 30:34
Fight for Air Climb – 22 flights of steps at The Omni in Providence - Recap Terrain Race – May 20, 2023 – Team Total Fitness – 8am heat - Upcoming Running for Justice by Rising Hearts - Recap Crystal Bui's upcoming book launch Gaspee Days 5k - Saturday June 10, 2023 - 9:30am - Upcoming Puppy Yoga - Sunday June 11, 2023 - details to come - Upcoming You can find Adriana at: Instagram  @SoulFriendYo...
Episode 82: Kerri Nelson and the 2023 Boston Marathon 27.04.2023 1:06:39
We welcome Kerri Nelson to the podcast, fresh off her first Boston Marathon! We talk about her training and her whole Boston Marathon experience. In addition to some fun and moving marathon talk, we get into Kerri's love of Obstacle Course Racing. It is always fun to talk about racing, especially Boston Marathon racing. And this is no exception. This is a great conversation that flies by! Enjoy t...
Episode 81: Crystal Bui - More to Tell 18.04.2023 1:39:22
Crystal Bui, who Rhode Islanders may remember as a report from Channel 10 News, joins us for a powerful episode. Crystal was a reporter in Minneapolis, Minnesota, covering the George Floyd murder and the civil unrest that followed. Crystal has just released a memoir, More to Tell . She tells the story of George Floyd's murder, as well as facing sexism and racism while covering the story. In this e...
Episode 80: Running for Justice, Climb for Air and 22 Too Many, and Stop the Hate 30.03.2023 26:40
Paul has selected his next race - Washington DC on May 6, 2023 - Running for Justice. We also talk about our awesome upcoming guest, Crystal Bui, Paul is doing the Climb for Air in Providence on April 22, and is sponsoring another veteran from 22 Too Many - Alexis Johnson. This leads to discuss some social justice issues and how the hate needs to stop. Although we discuss some serious topics, w...
Episode 79: Kate Champion - Never Too Late and You Are Limitless 21.03.2023 48:35
This episode features the incomparable Kate Champion! Kate is a writer and a mental health professional who has recently published two books that you will enjoy - Never Too Late and You Are Limitless . In these books you will find real-life stories from everyday people who are beating the odds, determined to live full rich lives. On this episode, Kate will inspire you with some of the amazing peop...
Episode 78: Running Tips for Beginners 14.03.2023 28:36
Spring ahead nonsense Do strength training first Running is a natural movement Start slowly Difference between soreness and pain What to do when you're sore Exercises Running shoes Journaling You can find Adriana at: Instagram  @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube: Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com  – Use the code SOUL20  for 20% off You can find The Rhode Runner in the followi...
Episode 77: Reasons to Travel 07.03.2023 57:37
Trail running talk...and smelly feet MovNat class Terrain Race  – May 20, 2023 – Team Total Fitness – 8am heat Obstacle Course race stories Fight for Air Climb - 22 flights of steps at The Omni in Providence - April 22 - Team Total Fitness Travel Stories Subic Bay Gulf War Expose yourself to different cultures Travel tip's Leave the world a better place Alaska Daily Eating different types of food...
Episode 76: Race Report - State #11 - Louisiana - Mardi Gras 5k 28.02.2023 38:48
- Finally State #11 in the books! - Bourbon Street - Mardi Gras parade - New Orleans food - Packet pickup - Varsity Sports - Mardi Gras 5k - NOLA Stretch and Recovery - Rick Springfield sighting - Fight for Air Climb - 22 flights of steps at The Omni in Providence - April 22 - Team Total Fitness You can find Adriana at: Instagram  @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube: Adriana...
Episode 75: Dr. Robert Edwards - Bristol Chiropractic 17.02.2023 29:48
Dr. Edwards getting started What a chiropractor does Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Patient-Centered Approach by Dr. Craig Liebenson Positive experience with movement Shockwave Therapy Common running issues Problems from sitting all day Does chiropractic work help with TMJ Connection between TMJ and mental health Dr. Edwards can be found at Bristol Chiropractic www.bristolchiro.com 685 Metacom Av...
Episode 74: 22 Too Many, SGT Adam Thornton, Trail Running, and Chiropractic Care 06.02.2023 56:51
Freezing in Rhode Island Paul's upcoming New Orleans race - Mardi Gras 5k  – Sat February 11, 2023 – Metairie, LA Immersing into the area with NewsOn Accents 22 Too Many SGT. Adam Thornton Fundraiser for 22 Too Many Terrain Race  – May 20, 2023 – Team Total Fitness – 8am heat Obstacle Course racing Pros of Trail Running Chiropractic Care Please subscribe to the Journal of the Rhode Runner  Subs...
Episode 73 - Upcoming Races 31.01.2023 29:21
Terrain Race - May 20, 2023 - Team Total Fitness - 8am heat Mardi Gras 5k - Sat February 11, 2023 - Metairie, LA Adriana's boob rant 22 Too Many Adam Thornton Women's training Dr. Stephanie Estima Please subscribe to the Journal of the Rhode Runner   Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * example@domain.com First Name I would like to receive the Journal of the Rhode Rhode Runner Join Mai...
Episode 72: Seasonal Depression and Adriana the Feisty Nun 14.01.2023 28:49
Disney racing - Looking forward to the return of Mindy the Road Runner Girl. Check out Episode 66 Adriana as a feisty nun Paul's Seasonal Depression in high gear Padma Venkatraman Mercury Retrograde Cat bite follow-up   Please subscribe to the Journal of the Rhode Runner  Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * example@domain.com First Name I would like to receive the Journal of the Rhod...
Episode 71: Momentum, Cat Bite, and #SmallD**kEnergy 09.01.2023 36:44
Adriana's new meditation practice at Atisha Kadampa Buddhist Center Adriana's one-word theme of the year- Peace Paul's one-word theme of the year - Momentum Cat Attack! SmallDickEnergy@GetALife.com: Greta Thunberg vs. Andrew Tate Take steps and make an action plan Perks of getting a trainer Social media rant State #11 teaser Jump Around Specialty Training with Adriana Ferns Time: Saturday @ 8:30am...
Episode 70: Downtown Jingle 5k, Setting Goals, and Self-Care 16.12.2022 48:38
- Better to ask forgiveness than permission - Adriana signs up for elite heat for next year's Rugged Maniac - Downtown Jingle 5k - Crazy prices of some races - Disney marathon weekend - Looking for more races - Anxiety - Goals vs. Resolutions - List 5 goals daily - Mel Robbins - Schedule self care - Don't Give Up - Getting outside in the winter Please subscribe to the Journal of the Rhode Runner  ...
It's Episode 69, Dudes: Rugged Maniac, an Injury, and a Graduation 11.12.2022 46:13
- Paul's injury-free Rugged Maniac experience - Adriana's injury - Island Wellness salt cave - Bodhi Water Journey - Paul Stroessner Jr., MFA - Paul graduates with a Master's degree in Creative Writing - What Cheer Writer's Club - Downtown Jingle 5k - Journal of the Rhode Runner - Episode 69, Dude! - Never Too Late: Inspiration, Motivation, and Sage Advice from 7 Later-in-Life Athletes by Kate Cha...
Episode 68: Mental Fitness with Brittny Cabral 24.09.2022 1:02:42
Brittny Cabral is back! You may remember "Barefoot Britt" from Episode 63 . Brittny, Adriana, and I have a great, inspiring conversation about mental fitness, and give tips on how to change your mindset. Some things that we mentioned: NOURISH Talk Walk Grow Flow The Power is Within You ZenCare   You can find Brittny on Facebook  as well as Instagram (@brittnylee6) https://www.kinis.com/  – Use...
GenX Book Club 09.09.2022 6:42
Special announcement - The GenX Book Club is up and running, and we will begin discussing the first selection this October! The Book club can be found as a Facebook Group or can be found on Bookclubs.com for those of you not on Facebook. We will select one book a month (for the time being) that members of Generation X will enjoy. It may be an autobiography/biography of a Gen X celebrity, or books...
Episode 67: 14th Annual Finish for a Guinness 05.09.2022 42:36
On this episode, Adriana returns and we talk about Paul's birthday weekend in New Hampshire, as well as the 14th Annual Finish for a Guinness 5k. This is the race that was part of the inspiration behind the Journey of the Rhode Runner. We also talk about awesome book stores in Warren, RI. And we ponder whether or not "leaf peepers" are pervy. Enjoy the show! Some things that were mentioned on the...
Episode 66: Run Streaks with Road Runner Girl 29.08.2022 29:30
On this episode, The Rhode Runner meets Road Runner Girl! Mindy the Road Runner Girl, is in the midst of an incredibly impressive runs streak. She has run at least a mile straight every day since May 24, 2014! As of this recording, she is up to Day 3,019! We talk about how Mindy began her run streak. She also has some fun stories of how she kept the streak going when it was in jeopardy. We also ta...
Episode 65: All the Way Strong with Celeste Joan 21.08.2022 24:50
On this episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner, Paul is joined by the author of All the Way Strong , Celeste Joan. As Paul heads toward a career in writing, he found Celeste's YouTube/AuthorTube channel, He discovered that Celeste was releasing her debut novel, and it centers around a cross country and track runner. This is a great book to pick up now as we head into cross-country season. Paul can...
Episode 64: Run Club and Bobby Doyle Summer Classic 19.08.2022 15:50
 Here is a quick 15-minute episode where Paul and Adriana talk about Paul's run club experience with Run Newport as well as the Bobby Doyle Summer Classic that took place on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Run Club Bobby Doyle Summer Classic You can find Adriana at: Instagram  @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube: Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com - Use the code SOUL20 for 20% off You...
Episode 63: Minimalist Shoes and Foot Health with Brittny Cabral 17.08.2022 41:19
This episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner welcomes Brittny Cabral, ambassador of Kinis shoes, which is a minimalist/barefoot shoe company. Brittny's passion and enthusiasm is contagious as we discuss the benefits of foot health, beach cleanups, and we touch a bit on social media and mental health. This is a fun, interesting, and educational episode. If you have ever tried minimalist shoes, we'd...
Episode 62: Body Awareness, PACT Update, Running Shoes, and Upcoming Races 09.08.2022 23:11
Paul's run streak up to 30 Being aware of your body and prevent injury Tick analysis sites TickEncounter at URI Upstate Medical Center (New York) PACT Act Update - Finally passed Finish for a Guinness coming up September 4, 2022 Barefoot shoes Bobby Doyle 5 Mile Summer Classic August 14, 2022 Run Newport Paul's new Hoka Gaviota 4 Soulfriendyoga.com - Use the code SOUL20 for 20% off  You can find...
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