Twelve Pound Podcast

Join Bobbie and Robert as they journey through the often unspoken realities of recovering from injuries. From the physical setbacks to the emotional toll it can take, we delve into the many facets of healing and how to navigate them with humor and resilience. Their onversation touches upon the feelings of frustration and isolation that can occur, and Bobbie offers strategies for maintaining a posi...

Bobbie and Robert venture into the dynamic tapestry of life, where the realms of injury, age, and competition intertwine and tighten up. Embark on a journey that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the importance of rest, and the joy that comes from engaging fully in the game of life.

Dive deep into the tapestry of connections, from fleeting moments to lifelong bonds. With the wisdom of Yeats as our compass, we journey through a world where strangers are simply unmet friends. Join Bobbie and Robert as they celebrate the timeless essence of friendship, both cherished and yet to be discovered.

How often in life do you get to reclaim a moment in time? Join the latest Twelve Pound Podcast and remember what your Mom used to say...get outside and find someone to play with. Getting caught in the kitchen can mean a variety of different things from losing time to the microwave or losing a pickleball point. Tune in and find out where people get caught and how shared stories and experiences can...

Team USA rowers, Solveig Imsdahl and Elaine Tierney join the Twelve Pound Podcast as they set off to Serbia for the World Rowing Championships in September. Together they will compete in the women’s lightweight pair and look to bring home the gold. Whether you are a rower, fan of the sport, or someone looking to better understand how elite athletes train and prepare for race day, this is the episo...

Bobbie and Robert return to the Twelve Pound Podcast after taking the summer off to focus on pickleball and some of the challenges life presents when things are changing. In this episode, Bobbie and Robert discuss what it takes to come back to something, whether its coming back to school, coming back from an injury, or coming back to your podcast. Along the way, they share what they have learned f...

The end of life is not an easy conversation, but for some a relatively new and holistic approach to death has emerged from the global pandemic which has looked to make end of life transition a more compassionate experience. Join Bobbie and Robert as they speak with Sherry Andersen, a certified End of Life Doula who works with patients and families through the entire end of life journey with suppor...

Bobbie and Robert explore the Philadelphia Parking Authority Underworld and what happens when your car disappears in the City of Brotherly Love. Join them as they take you on a journey to recover a lost car, and whether compassion and empathy are possible in Traffic Court. 

Drawing on research, case studies, and personal experience, Christina Wallace's new book, The Portfolio Life walks you step-by-step through the process of designing a strategy for a healthy work-life balance. Join Robert as he sits down with Christina to discuss how her experiences culminated in her new and illuminating book on how to manage diversification, risk, and failure in the context of you...

Bobbie and Robert are back on the microphone to discuss New Year's Resolutions in the new month of March. Join them as they take stock on how their resolutions are progressing and what's ahead for the Twelve Pound Podcast. Along the way, Bobbie shares some Core Energy Coaching advice on how to best stick with your plans. 

Join Bobbie and Robert as they return for Season 2 of the Twelve Pound Podcast. In their first episode of the new season, Bobbie and Robert look back on their first twenty episodes together and look ahead to new stories emerging and old secrets revealed. Listen to this holiday special and hang in to the end for some holiday cheer. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Tightroping is the act of constantly modulating your behavior in order to change, hide, or tamper down parts of yourself to fit in at work and beyond. Join Bobbie and Robert as they sit down with Dr. Tara Ceranic Salinas, Department Chair of Management, Law and Ethics at the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business to discuss women, work, and what needs to change.  Check out Tara's webs...

Join Bobbie and Robert in Part 2 of their discussion on burnout.  Now that we've identified what causes burnout and how it can manifest, it's time to do something about it.  Burnout looks different for everyone, but like most challenges we face, addressing it starts with a shared conversation. Join Bobbie and Robert in this call to action episode.  

Join Bobbie and Robert in Part 1 of their discussion on burnout.  Together they discuss what burnout means, what causes burnout, and what you can do about it.  Burnout looks different for everyone, but like most challenges we face, addressing it starts with a conversation.  

Join the Twelve Pound Podcast in this special Twelve by Twenty conversation with Philadelphia-based artist Tanqueray Hayward. Tanqueray's artistic impact and contribution to the musical landscape of Philadelphia is becoming undeniable as she plays to sold-out shows throughout the region and beyond. Like many artists, her life off-stage is reflected in her passion on-stage and the songs she deliver...

Former World Champion Surfer Shaun Tomson joins Robert in the latest Twelve by Twenty to discuss his method of boiling down life's core values, the books he's subsequently written, and finding purpose through his Code. Join Shaun and Robert in this inspirational conversation on life, family, and more. 

Join Bobbie and Robert as they speak with Eric Reich and Amy Mahon of Reich Asset Management to discuss getting older and the changes and challenges that come with it.  Retirement is on everyone's horizon whether you're in your twenties or sixties, but when and how to approach those discussions is where Eric and Amy spend their days helping people through those conversations.  Listen to this infor...

In their latest full length episode, Bobbie and Robert speak with Emily Paul, CEO of the Cape May County (NJ) Chamber of Commerce on the importance of keeping a to do list and picking the right prom date.  Whether you're thinking of moving home, starting a business, or making a career change, Emily shares her experiences working with over 800 small businesses and helping them navigate their growth...

Following sixteen years in her career, having never truly felt herself or fulfilled by what she was doing, but thinking it was what she was “supposed to do,” Adrienne Grace made a change.  In our latest Twelve by Twenty interview, Adrienne Grace, Mindset and High Performance Coach discusses her approach to working with people who feel burned out or not living up to their potential.  Join us as Adr...

As Bette Davis famously said, "Old age ain't no place for sissies." Bobbie and Robert explore the changes age brings and the challenges of caring for aging parents with their special guest, Dr. Barrie Litzky of Drexel University.  Barrie shares her personal experiences of losing both parents, and the value of humor on her journey.  Join us with laughter and love in this personal and emotional disc...

In the second installment of our Twelve Pound by Twenty Minute Interview, Robert welcomes Gui Costin, Founder and CEO of Dakota.  Dakota provides industry and marketing expertise to make the job of an investment sales person easier, and does so through innovative and unconventional techniques that Gui has developed with the firm after years of career ups and downs.  Gui and Robert discuss the chal...

In this deeply personal episode, Bobbie discusses her path to sobriety and the challenges she faced along the way as she celebrates nearly twenty-five years sober.  Join Bobbie as she shares her experiences and advice for those who may be facing similar struggles with addiction, whether in their own life or with loved ones.  

In their latest episode, Bobbie and Robert welcome Dr. Scott Wilson, DC to the Twelve Pound Podcast.  Dr. Wilson discusses the importance of language when talking about your body and health, and how the principles of chiropractic wellness care have carried him through life.  Dr. Wilson shares his thirty-two years of experience in chiropractic care and believes our bodies love us and express perfec...

In our inaugural bonus feature, Twelve Pound by Twenty Minute Interviews (12 x 20), we welcome Solveig Imsdahl, Team USA rower and one part of the National Champion Lightweight Women's Pair.  Join our conversation as we discuss what it takes to succeed at the elite level of your sport and how Solveig manages her schedule from sleeping to nutrition.  Solveig will be representing the United States a...

In their seventh episode, Bobbie and Robert continue their conversation on the importance of language and how certain phrases can have double meaning.  When you start a sentence with "don't take this personally" or comfort someone with "everything happens for a reason," Bobbie and Robert explore how these common sayings can miss the mark when communicating.  Although meant to be comforting, these...