The Stuudio

In this Special Edition of The Stuudio, Stu sits down with bodybuilder, gym owner, and entrepreneur Rob Ormond for an honest conversation about the realities of competitive bodybuilding. During Rob's contest prep, Stu had a front-row seat to the challenges, sacrifices, and victories that came with the journey, ultimately leading Rob to the stage, where he won two classes and placed third in a...

In this episode of The Stuudio, I sit down with Ryan Durocher, assistant coach of the Merrimack Warriors men's ice hockey, to discuss one of the most remarkable seasons in recent college hockey history. Ryan takes us behind the scenes of Merrimack's incredible run from underdog to Hockey East Champion, sharing the leadership, culture, belief, and resilience that helped transform a team few...

In this episode of The Stuudio, I sit down with Yori Messina to talk about growth, self-doubt, and what it really takes to change your life. Yori opens up about his mental health struggles, his weight loss journey, and the internal battles he faced during a time when he didn’t like who he saw in the mirror. What started as a decision to step into the gym turned into something much deeper—building...

Today on The Stuudio , I sit down with my dear friend, Father Norman Simoneau — someone I’ve known for over 15 years and had the privilege of training, talking with, and sharing life with. Norman’s journey spans a lifetime of faith, service, and lived experience. From growing up in rural northern New Hampshire to becoming a friar and eventually a Catholic priest, his path has taken him across the...

In this episode of  The Stuudio , Stu sits down with professional wrestler, coach, and entrepreneur  Scott Reed , also known to fans as  “The IT Factor.” Scott’s journey began the way many wrestling dreams do — with backyard wrestling and a deep passion for the sport — and evolved into a decades-long career inside one of the most demanding industries in the world. From performing internationally,...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of  The Stuudio , Stu sits down with Dylan Serpico to explore a story rooted in resilience, self-advocacy, and purpose. Dylan opens up about navigating life with a disability, the mental health benefits of exercise, and how personal training helped shape his confidence and mindset. Through writing and music, Dylan has found meaningful ways to express himself...

In this episode of  The Stuudio , I sit down with the inspiring Sandi Stalling — lifelong personal trainer, holistic health coach, spiritual mentor, and the creator of  Homesteading For The Health of It . We talk about how slowing down, simplifying, and reconnecting with nature can reshape your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Sandi shares lessons from her years leading women’s retreats,...

Raised under the quiet strength of his Japanese grandmother, Dr. Joseph David MacNicoll has spent his life walking the path of Bushido—the way of the warrior. In this episode, we go beyond pain relief and clinical technique. Joe opens up about his childhood struggles, the spiritual and cultural legacy that shaped him, and how he built Bushido Healing—a place where dry needling, Graston, energy med...

When life gets loud, finding peace becomes a practice. In this  Stuudio  conversation, Stu welcomes Dave Lingley — a man who’s found harmony between movement and meditation, discipline and surrender, strength and stillness. Through Reiki, fitness, and faith, Dave’s learned how to turn everyday challenges into moments of awareness and growth. They dive into topics like gratitude, energy, resilience...

Several years ago, Gary Merrill’s heart stopped twice — not on the ice, but as he was leaving the rink after a hockey game. Teammates and first responders fought to bring him back, and against all odds, they did. In this moving episode of The Stuudio, Gary opens up about the moment his life changed forever — and everything that came after. From the fragility of life to the strength of recovery, hi...

Welcome to episode 3 of The Stuudio , where we have the pleasure of speaking with Brian McCarthy. Brian takes us on a journey through his remarkable career, starting as a young small town police officer and rising to the ranks of a state trooper and town administrator. He shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path, the importance of faith in navigating life's challenges, and his passion f...

In this powerful episode, we delve into the life of Rob Ormond, who shares his amazing journey from addiction to success. Rob openly discusses his struggles with substance abuse, the turning points that led to his recovery, and how bodybuilding, entrepreneurship and faith became his new path. Rob also opens up about his son's courageous battle with leukemia and his triumphant victory over canc...

In this premier episode of The Stuudio, we welcome Justin Jordan, a performer who took a leap of faith from corporate America to pursue his passion for music. Justin shares his inspiring journey of transformation, from his early days in a desk job to becoming a full-time performer. He opens up about the challenges and triumphs of following his dreams, the support from his loved ones, and the impor...