Strength For Your Purpose Podcast

We now know Seasonal Affective Disorder is a real thing.  But it presents as more than just feeling down or (no pun intended) sad during this time of year. Maybe those increased headaches and back pain isn't a coincidence! Dr. Andrea Smith of Synaptic Chiropractic joins me to discuss how this can present and steps we can implement to improve it! Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcas...

I hear way too often from clients that, "this provider said I just need to lose weight." While weight certainly plays a role, pain in the knees, low back, and hips can be at least relieved without losing a pound. And a phrase like "just lose weight and you'll be fine" is about as helpful as telling someone they need to relax when they are stressed. If not approached the ri...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This episode is all about thankfulness and I want to issue you all a challenge to be thankful for one thing every day from now until the New Year.  We will definitely report back on this as I want to see what it did for you as well as myself! Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobi...

This week's guest apart of a major culture shift that propelled an already well known Maine and New England company to a well known and TRUSTED Maine and New England company. President and CEO of VIP Tires & Service shares some great lessons on leadership and the power of investing in people...even if that people is YOU! Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Fin...

My name is KateLyn Costa and I am a Trauma Informed Breathwork Guide and Coach. Currently, I am in my last year of finishing up my Masters in Social Work, with the intention to become a licensed therapist. For years I struggled with anxiety, depression, self-loathing, an eating disorder, and a general sense of dissatisfaction with life. Thankfully, these struggles led to great exploration of mysel...

You aren't getting old...you just may not be doing enough about it. I know. Harsh. But it's the reality of the situation. A lot gets blamed on age that shouldn't. That is what this episode is all about! Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine...

Dr. Ben Hagopian is a board-certified family physician, specializing in integrative medicine. He earned his MD, as well as a Masters in Public Health (MPH), from Case Western Reserve University (consistently rated a top tier medical school) in Cleveland, OH. He went on to train at Maine Medical Center for four years where he was selected to remain on as chief resident. Dr. Hagopian’s desire to foc...

Tate Sandrock and his son have gotten in the water for over 151 days this year...seems pretty cool and somewhat obvious for some who live in or on the water during our gorgeous Maine summers but there are lessons here! Tate began his Maine adventure in 2019 with his wife Claire and two young kids, trading the Great Lakes of Wisconsin for the salty shores of midcoast Maine. A former special educati...

We need to not only reflect on our accomplishments and see how far we have come to achieve them but we also must celebrate them! What better place to talk about this form of self empowerment than the 90th episode! Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine prof...

The financial stress is REAL right now and believe it or not it can manifest as back pain. Join recurring guest Dr. Andrea and I as we discuss how this happens and how we can treat and prevent it! Dr. Andrea Smith (Dr. Andrea as she is known to her patients) is a chiropractor, health advocate, and stress specialist.   Dr. Andrea was first introduced to chiropractic care when working as a massage t...

2022 Highlight Series Part 3 Features Dr.  Roy of Saco River Dentistry! This is such an interesting topic that is sweeping the dental field and is something I truly believe will have a HUGE impact on the lives of many moving forward. Give it a listen! Dr. Nicholas Roy was born and raised in Lewiston, Maine. He attended UVM for his undergraduate studies. Upon completing his B.S. in Chemistry, he he...

Part 2 of the 2022 Highlight series kicks off with this incredibly inspiring interview with CEO of Hancock Lumber, Kevin Hancock. This one is tied for the most downloads this year so for new listeners, you'll see why and for returning listeners this is worth another one! I myself have learned more hearing a second and third time! Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phi...

Special announcement on this podcast AND the cutest little outro if you all haven't heard it yet, make sure you listen to the end to not miss this! We are kicking off a 4 week 2022 Highlight Series and are starting with the episode that kicked off Season 2 of the pod with a bang! I was joined by Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy of The Business of Happiness and got to have a great conversation about creat...

This week I am joined by someone who was a part of a major pivot (first thing we can learn from) that had a significant impact on our Nation’s health during the pandemic (second thing we can learn from).  Here’s more about Derek: Derek has spent the last 5 years with Puritan Medical Products. During this time, he’s served as the company’s Senior Manufacturing Engineer, COVID Project Manager and mo...

You can't build a house without a solid foundation. Building that foundation isn't always done with the "sexy" exercises but you can't get to them without it! Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine professionals find the mental, emo...

My guest this week is the newest member of the EA Fitness & Performance Team, personal Trainer Eliza Simmonds! Eliza is born and raised Mainer and a graduate of the University of New England with a bachelors in Health Wellness and Occupational Studies. After finding her passion for fitness after years of teaching preschool, shes become a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and a CrossFit Level 1 t...

My good friend and recurring guest Chris Stevenson joins the pod this week to give you some simple steps you can do NOW to decrease your financial stress! Learn more about Chris and reach out with any questions you may have here: https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/christopher-stevenson Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Ce...

I’m so excited to bring you this interview with Cathy Woodhouse of Foreside Fitness and Tennis!  Here’s more about Cathy: “I have been a personal trainer for over twenty years, and have successfully found a niche in post-rehab training. Completing my Masters in Sports Medicine gave me the opportunity to observe and experience the steps of injury diagnosis, to surgery, to rehab. My post-rehab train...

I’m excited to be joined this week by Dr. John Dorman who is an accomplished neurosurgeon, coder/programmer and app developer who is bringing his field a new app to improve the reach of spinal navigation to ORs across the world! Learn more about the Bolt Nav app and Dr. Dorman in this episode. You can also learn more about the app's development and launch here: https://www.boltnav.com/ Welcom...

This week’s guest Adam Craig is a 2008 Olympian, 18-time US National champion in various off road cycling disciplines, is sponsored by Giant Bicycles and Rapha clothing, and is a life long Mainer to boot!  Learn more about the Enduro World Series Event at Sugarloaf 8/20 and 8/21 here: https://www.sugarloaf.com/events-calendar/enduro-world-series?utm_source=fivefifty&utm_medium=search&utm_c...

KEVIN HANCOCK is the CEO of one of America’s oldest family businesses as well as an award-winning author and nationally recognized public speaker.  Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber Company is led by its 620 employees operating 12 lumberyards, 3 sawmills, and a truss manufacturing facility in Maine and New Hampshire.  The company also grows and harvests trees sustainably on 8,000 acres of timber...

Danielle Bunikis has placed her faith, her business and a powerful mindset as top priorities in her life, results being empirical and truly revealing her purpose and passion on this earth. Throughout her 10 year career in the healthcare industry, she has learned first-hand the sequential fears and frustration of people who need care, and ultimately has the skills and knows the joys associated with...

My good friend Dr. Casey of Unbound Potential Chiropractic in Scarborough joins me to talk all things balance: balance of the mind, of the body, and of the spirit. What a great conversation! Learn more about Dr. Casey: @unboundpotentialchiro on social media Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Th...

The financial stress is REAL right now and believe it or not it can manifest as back pain. Join recurring guest Dr. Andrea and I as we discuss how this happens and how we can treat and prevent it! Dr. Andrea Smith (Dr. Andrea as she is known to her patients) is a chiropractor, health advocate, and stress specialist.   Dr. Andrea was first introduced to chiropractic care when working as a massage t...

Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine professionals find the mental, emotional, and physical strength to fulfill their true purpose in life. The mission is to approach the topic of wellness holistically and show you how outer and inner strength can spill o...