#ImpactMyLife

In this episode of #ImpactMyLife , Jason Nolan sits down with Dakota Knuckles-Malone for a powerful conversation on adversity, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and purpose. Dakota opens up about surviving five heart surgeries, how those life-altering experiences shaped the way he sees the world, and why growth, contribution, and self-awareness have become the foundation of his life. The conversa...

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of the Impact My Life Podcast , host Jason Nolan sits down with one of his most respected mentors and influences, Shihan Gene Dunn , for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond techniques, belts, or competition. Shihan Dunn shares his journey growing up in New York City, how martial arts became both a refuge and a framework for life, and why...

In this powerful episode of #ImpactMyLife , Jason welcomes one of his oldest friends and longtime training partners, Shihan Craig Haley , owner of Elite Force Martial Arts in Deerfield Beach, FL. Together they revisit their early days on the mats, the rivalry-turned-brotherhood that shaped their lives, and how their shared passion for martial arts became the foundation for two meaningful careers....

In this episode of #ImpactMyLife , Jason Nolan sits down with executive coach and author Ralph L. Simone to explore the principles behind his mantra “Slow Down to Go Faster.” Ralph shares how martial arts, family dinners, and leadership coaching all tie into the art of being present and intentional. From creating “Not-To-Do” lists to embracing experimentation, he shows why slowing down often unloc...

In this special panel episode of the #ImpactMyLife Podcast , host Jason Nolan welcomes three guests with unique perspectives on the challenges facing teens today: Jennifer Meyers , School Psychologist at Phoenix Central Schools; Kira Pawletko , Biological Sciences major at Cornell University; and Betsy Lehmann , School Resource Officer for North Syracuse CSD. Together, they dive into the pressures...

In this inspiring episode of the #ImpactMyLife Podcast , Jason Nolan sits down with longtime friend Mary Beth Featherstone , whose career journey spans corporate HR to 20 years of teaching second grade. Together, they explore the life skills that bridge the workplace and the classroom—goal setting, discipline, communication, and resilience. Mary Beth shares parenting tips for setting kids up for a...

In this episode of Impact My Life , Jason Nolan welcomes longtime friend, martial artist, and instructor Jon Bidwell—a man with nearly four decades of martial arts experience and a black belt lineage that spans generations. Jason and Jon dive into their shared history on and off the mat, from early sparring memories to modern-day lessons in grit, growth, and perseverance. They reflect on how marti...

In this episode of the #ImpactMyLife Podcast , host Jason Nolan sits down with longtime friend and Certified Nutrition Specialist Practitioner Amy Doyle , owner of White Stone Wellness, for a conversation that blends practical health strategies with real-life challenges. Together, they explore: Why nutrition is a key form of self-defense Common myths about carbs, fats, and "inflammatory foods" How...

In this episode of Impact My Life , Jason Nolan welcomes his longtime friend and positive psychology expert Jaime “JJ” Weisberg , founder of Northbound Coaching and Consulting. Together, they dive into the real science behind happiness, human flourishing, and why positive psychology isn’t just about "thinking positive." JJ breaks down what positive psychology really is (and isn’t), how it helped s...

In the very first episode of Impact My Life , host Jason Nolan sits down with Matt Masur to share the story behind Impact Martial Arts Team DeWitt — from humble beginnings to a transformative community focused on more than just punches and kicks. Jason opens up about how his background in HR led him to seek a more meaningful path, and how his school has become a place where kids, teens, and adults...