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.📅...

Author

Paul Stroessner

Category

Education

Podcast website

genxjourneys.net

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 61: PACT Act Reaction; Cross Training 01.08.2022

PACT Act, which would help millions of military veterans with medical issues, is rejected by Republicans Paul's Run Streak Continues Cross Training Finish for a Guinness - September 4, 2022 Book Recommendations The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over by Jack Schafer PhD The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormone...

Episode 60: Run Streak, Books, and Music 24.07.2022

Solo Episode Journey of the Rhode Runner book in progress Run Streak Books The Power of One More: Th e Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success by Ed Mylett   All the Way Strong by Celeste Joan Hackmann           Celeste's YouTube Channel Music Born For This Moment by Chicago https://open.spotify.com/album/4Z9XtIhyzMbnB9xTE89tzr?si=8F6IZ2-pRQOzmvY3lAIsyQ Freedom by Journey https://open.spotify.com/...

Episode 59: MovNat, Gaspee Days 5k, Summer Nights 5k 12.07.2022

After a long hiatus, we are back with another chock-full episode! Learn about the next big thing in the fitness industry - MovNat: Natural Movement Fitness. Adriana is a certified MovNat instructor and she fills us in on why this is the wave of the future. And race season is in full swing, and Paul two race reports: The Gaspee Days 5k and the Summer Nights 5k. Also check out our incredible podcast...

Episode 58 - More Loss, Boston Marathon, Soccer 26.04.2022

- R.I.P. Cecelia The Crazy Cat Paranormal/Return to the '80s podcast crossover that Cecelia and I did - Paul's Boston Marathon Viewing Experience               - Summer Nights 5k - June 23, 2022 - Gaspee Days 5k - June 11, 2022 - Adriana returns to soccer You can find Adriana at: Instagram   @SoulFrienndYoga email:  adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube:  Adriana Ferns You can find The Rhode Runner in th...

Episode 57: Back Problems, Reiki Cert, and Four Tendencies 26.03.2022

Paul's back problems are back Runner's Tourette's© kicks in Adriana is getting Reiki certified The Four Tendencies Expectations of people Ukraine Possible Races Gaspee Days 5k - June 11, 2022 Mews Tavern Gear n Beer 6.9k - November 20, 2022 Discount code at SoulFriendYoga.com : Soul20 You can find Adriana at: Instagram   @SoulFrienndYoga email:  adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube:  Adriana Ferns You c...

Episode 56: Return of the Average Runner 21.02.2022

Paul's back to running Adriana's upcoming Puerto Rico trip Paul's kicking as at school Paul's possible future as a book reviewer Journey of the Rhode Runner: Travels, Tribulations, and Triumphs of an Average Runner Average runners Boot camp anniversary - Just the tip   You can find Adriana at: Instagram   @SoulFrienndYoga email:  adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube:  Adriana Ferns You can find The Rhod...

Episode 55: Buh-Bye 2021, Fighting Metabolic Disease, and Podcast and Book Favorites 14.01.2022

- Twenty-Twenty 2: Electric Boogaloo - Who does your virus vote for? - Paul's Florida trip - Bad ending to 2021 - Goal Setting and Writing Down Your Accomplishments from the Past Year - 2021: Peaks and Valleys - Adriana's MovNat Certification - Listener Question about the metabolic system - Clean Eating - Paul's Podcast picks: Who Will Save Generation X DIY MFA Radio GenX Voice The Untitled GenX P...

Episode 54: Adriana and Paul Talk $h!t, Weight Loss, and MovNat 16.12.2021

- That time of year again! - Frankie knocks down the tree Tree is up! Tree is down! Tree is back up! - Sugar Shakedown recap - Effects from Thanksgiving eating - Unpredictable Poops - Leaky gut - Anal leakage - Sugar Shakedown vs. Weight Loss Challenges - Emotional Eating and therapy - Future races - MovNat (Natural Movement) - Adriana's upcoming certification - Laid-Back Fitness - Bret Michaels A...

Episode 53: Therapies, Sugar Shakedown, and Surfboard Manifestation 22.11.2021

- Paul's Physical Therapy - Adriana's sympathy pain - or maybe it's just overuse - NeuroKinetic Therapy - Congratulations to the broken ribbed Molly Seidel who came in 4th in the New York Marathon - Sugar Shakedown update - Paul's love of the Airdyne Bike - Physical Health Helping Mental Health - The Mindset Mentor - "I will" vs. "I want to" or "I want to, but..." - Paul's new routine - Music list...

Episode 52: Chris Marino's Boston Marathon Experience 27.10.2021

- Welcome back Boston Marathon finisher - Chris Marino! - Fuel of choice - Starting the race - Chris' music of choice - Issues that came up during the run - Dealing with injuries - The marathon crowd - Post-race depression Royalty Free Music from Bensound Once again, please feel free to go to https://because.massgeneral.org/event/bfightsald/e352160 to help support the fight against Adrenoleukodyst...

Episode 51: Chris Marino - Boston Marathon Leadup, and #BFightsALD 10.10.2021

- Welcome Chris Marino - 6 Previous marathons prior to this year's Boston - Chris' start in running - Running on every street in Grafton, MA - City Strides - 4x4x48 - Chris ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours - Chris' son Braden battling with Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) - Chris is spreading awareness and also helping to raise funds to directly support Braden's neurologist, Dr. Florian Eichler wh...

Episode 50: Rugged Maniac and Sugar Shakedown 10.10.2021

- Episode 50! - Finish for a Guinness wrap-up - Adriana's Mexico vacation - Rugged Maniac - Paul's injury - After-party - Adriana participates in pull-up context - Non-Bleeders Need No Apply - Paul's ER Visit - Sugar Shakedown - Adriana's Soothing Voice   Please feel free to check out the  Patreon page , where for $3 you will get the following, along with this full podcast episode which includes t...

Episode 49: Tribute to Paul Stroessner 02.09.2021

Welcome to a brand new episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner. This is a very special episode. Some of you may or may not know that my father, Paul Stroessner, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2021. It has been a very difficult few months. Not only did he and I share a name, but we also shared a birthday. In honor of our birthday, my mother and I recorded this episode, reflecting on my father's gre...

Episode 48: Return to Racing and Podcasting, Yoga Support, and Runners' Tourettes 31.08.2021

Hello Everybody! The Journey of the Rhode Runner podcast is finally back after a long hiatus. Adriana and Paul make up for lost time by covering a wide range of topics and emotions - From the sudden passing of Paul's father, to finally racing in a post/pre pandemic world, to the awesome world of Soul Friend Yoga. Warning: Being that we are often politically "incorrect", if you are easily triggered...

Episode 47: Vaccines, Demon Seed, Breaking Out of Seasonal Depression 24.03.2021

- Adriana's 2nd dose of the vaccine - Demon Seed - Seasonal Depression - State of Flow - Connection between mental and physical health You can email  TheRhodeRunner1@gmail.com You can also contact us at the following places: Adriana can be found on: Instagram at  @ajoylifestyle Soulfriendyoga.com email:  adrianaf7@yahoo.com YouTube:  Adriana Ferns You can find The Rhode Runner in the following pla...

Episode 46: Navy Boot Camp and Fold Your Hat as Tight as a P.... 22.02.2021

Adriana and Paul are back with a new podcast episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner! On the day that this is recorded and released, it is 32 years to the day that Paul left for Navy Boot Camp. He tells of his experience and also has a lot of stories. There is plenty of other fun stuff too. So site back and enjoy! - Thank you for listening, you lovely, Dirty little Woo Woos - Paul's reinjured back...

Episode 45: Healers 28.12.2020

It takes a team of people to help, and keep, Adriana and Paul both mentally and physically healthy. Check out this episode to see what they do, and you might pick up some very helpful information for yourself. - Therapists -  Anchor Counseling  401-475-9979 - Primary Care - New practice -  Open Door Health  (inclusive of the LGBTQ community), 7 Central Street in Providence - 401-648-4700 -  odhpvd...

Episode 44: Introducing Adriana's Trainer, Sam Brown - Taming the Tasmanian Devil and Pacing Like a Jaguar 18.12.2020

Welcome to a new podcast episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner. On this episode, we welcome Adriana's personal trainer/coach, Sam Brown. He specializes in treating lower back injuries. So, come see what it's like training Adriana, and also get important information about building up stability and mobility to prevent injury. We also get into the Rhode Island shutdown once again. This episode is ve...

Episode 43: Soul Friend Yoga with Patricia Quirk/Out of State Gymzz Break Rulzz 09.12.2020

- Welcome Patricia Quirk - Soul Friend Yoga - Exercise videos - Proceeds from yoga mats will go to a new organization/ charity monthly or bi-monthly - Products are sourced responsibly - Adriana looks effing fancy in her new yoga pants - A men's line will be coming soon, so Paul can also get in Patty's pants - Adriana's new YouTube Channel - Adriana's opinion on Maxx Fitness Clubzz - Breaking News:...

Episode 42: Liz Laugh Cry/Rhode Runner Collab - 2020 Spotify Wrapped 05.12.2020

Lizzie Newton is back on the show! It's another Music-centric episode as Lizzie and Paul go over their Spotify Wrapped playlists. This is a fun one that you don't want to miss! Enjoy!   - Hannah Montana grew up! - Lizzie succeeded in her New Years resolution to not watch Bravo - The (underappreciated) Mindy Project - Lizzie recommends Insecure - Mindy's Thought of the Day - Spotify Playlists - Liz...

Episode 41: Gina: "Knock it off". RI Gyms Close. Adriana: "WTF!" 23.11.2020

- Rhode Island gyms are closing from November 30 - December 13 (so far) - Corona Yoga will be starting back up - Trainer Fu - Fall Quinoa Spinach Salad Recipe - Adriana's PRP Update - PRP book - Trinity Rep FREE streaming of A Christmas Carol - Paul's Short Story, "Earthquake" - Back to the Future cookbook We would  love to hear from you. Do you have any favorite healthy recipes? Do you have any w...

Episode 40: Celebration, Running Again, Free Bush/Cheap Nuts, Pull-Up Challenge 14.11.2020

Welcome to a new episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner!  Warning: If you are not happy with the election results, or are in denial that there are actual real election results, you can skip ahead to 14:25, and will enjoy a great show! If you are happy about the election results, you will love this from beginning to end! There are a few spots where there were audio problems towards the beginning, b...

Episode 39: Thrive Outside 19.10.2020

This week Adriana and Paul are joined by Shannon Rozea, founder of the great organization called Thrive Outside. Thrive Outside is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping our youth Thrive through outdoor learning and nature play. This is done by designing and implementing outdoor learning environments, teacher practices, curriculum enhancements, nature play spaces, and programs in schools a...

Episode 38: Gardens, Races, PRP Injections, and Race Porn 01.10.2020

Thrive Outside What do you do with an olive tree? Cold Weather Vegetables Using the Farmer's Almanac to help garden Paul's veggies and Insta-Pot salsa chicken Meal prepping during Covid Run for the Dogs Virtual 5k Gloria Gemma Virtual 5k - October 4 Adriana's PRP Injections The Book on PRP by Nathan Wei M.D. Adriana's back issues Damn you TRX! Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Paul spontaneously signs...

Episode 37: Turning 50, PRP Injections, and Good Doctors (and a bad one) 17.09.2020

- Paul's 50th Birthday - Riddle Room - Rocky Point - You Must Be This Tall: The Story of Rocky Point Park - Paul's journey - Run for the Dogs 5k - Adriana's surgery (Oh good, I can feel my vagina!) - PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections - Good Doctors (and a bad one) We would also love to hear from you. Do you have any favorite healthy recipes? Do you have any strange vegetables that you would li...

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