The Redemption Collective Podcast

This is a raw episode on some topics I frequently get asked to dive into more detail on: recovery and change. I also speak on coping skills, what my recovery story has looked like, finding hobbies, removing certain people and things from your life, and AA/12-step meetings. I am a presenter and lecturer at The Ohio State University Talbot Hall for Addiction Medicine. I give a presentation that is f...

On this weeks episode of the show, I have a conversation on addiction and recovery with Dr. Natalie Klag. Dr. Klag is a physician of addiction medicine, and assistant professor, at The Ohio State University. Her expertise lies in addiction medicine, alcoholism, opioid-related disorders, and psychiatry. Whether you are in active addiction, recovery, or just curious to learn a lot more addiction, th...

A long overdue discussion. On this weeks episode, Benji joins the show to discuss why bad things or tough circumstances happen in the presence of God. People deal with tough times all through life. Loss/grief, not getting the promotion you want, sickness, not achieving a goal you worked for. These are not signs of God acting against you, but evil on earth being inevitable. We dive in to scripture...

On this weeks episode I go back to the roots of the show and go solo for a short Q&A. - how I view fear - What am I fearful of? - How to allocate your time for your goals to balance different relationships in life - How to show up for goals and relationships - Spreading the Word through my point of view - Seed oil talk Questions: What is something you've always wanted to do? Has fear held...

In this weeks episode I talk with Kelsey Lensman. She is the founder of Xpand Your Limits, Host of Seek The Edge Podcast, and a believer in Jesus Christ. She has become a role model for women all across the country by her faith journey, knowledge of health and fitness, and always sticking to courage over fear. I've known Kelsey for about 3 years so this was a pleasure to dive into this weeks t...

On this weeks episode I have Granger Long on the show. Granger is a believer in Jesus, father, lover of an active life, and host of Between The Reps Podcast. We dive into: - Grangers upbringing and how focusing on the wrong things in life will lead you into bar culture and party life. - Developing a relationship with God and how it transformed his entire outlook on life. - Why health and fitness i...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Vin Kennedy. Vin and I speak a lot of personal development tactics he's used over the years to transform himself and his lifestyle. We also dive in to his background, weight loss journey, and turning away from alcohol. Vin's ultimate goal is to be a high level competitor in the ultra-running space, and he's putting in hard hours to do so. Follow us...

On this week's episode I talk to Riss Mullen. Riss shares her story of getting sober, the pivotal lessons and gifts she's learned along the way, losing over 100 pounds, and starting her own coaching business "Cowboy Up Wellness". Stay till the end of this episode to hear about the power of journaling, habit and behavior change, the hidden dangers of alcohol, the power of sharing...

On this weeks episode I have a conversation with Justin Kaufmann. Justin is a marathoner, ultra-marathoner, content creator, and running coach. We dive into addiction, sobriety, how to fuel as an elite runner, how to become a better and faster runner, life in NYC, and how obsession for something is a great quality. Justin is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the human body and all things runn...

Benji and I are back this week reviewing lessons, wisdom, and pieces of information from The Word of God. We both brought bible verses that carry weight for us and taught us lessons along our faith journeys. There is a takeaway for anyone, regardless of where you are in journey with Jesus. Benji will be a very frequent guest on the show so any series names are welcome. Also, Audrey helped me with...

Recorded July 2nd, 2026. Grief and loss are, sadly, apart of life. I've wanted to record an episode on these topics for a while as it's becoming more common for young people, like myself, to encounter these feelings. If anyone is directly dealing with fresh grief or loss, or knows someone that is, it may be a good episode for you. This is a more emotional episode, so strap in. Topics cover...

In this weeks episode I speak on giving yourself grace and being adaptable on a long term goal or just life in general. Situations won't always be ideal ,and how you respond to a non ideal situation will teach you more about yourself than an ideal situation will. Topics, in order, covered in this weeks episode: - Dadletics run club - Giving yourself grace - Being adaptable when situations aren...

In this weeks episode I talk about why bad things happen, even with the presence of God in our lives, the power of surrendering anything, and the importance of hobbies. Topics covered in this weeks episode: - Why "bad things" happen - God vs Satan when viewing "bad things" happening - Views on "bad things" for believers in God vs. non believers in God - The power of s...

In this weeks episode I got to sit down with my dear friend Benji Koletka. He is a wealth of faith knowledge, small group leader, preacher, and one of my best friends. We break down many Christian topics and how it connects to everyday life and pursuing a life being obedient to God. Topics covered in this episode: - What does a relationship with Jesus mean? - How does upbringing influence your rel...

In this episode I break down the Fear of God. I got the chance to co-lead my small group discussion on this topic and how we can use the Fear of God to combat the fears of man. Topics in this weeks episode: - Fear of God - Awe and respect - Guidance for a truly righteous way of life - Foundation of wisdom - Understanding of God's Judgement - Love and admiration - Fears of man are inevitable - How...

In this weeks episode I recap the prior week with some updates and I break down everything in my marathon training program. The running itself, strength training, recovery, nutrition, goals for the marathon, even shoes. Topics in this weeks episode: - Rehab facility lecture update - The power of sharing your story and how it can positively impact others - Marathon goals - Running structure and run...

Welcome to the Redemption Collective Podcast! Topics covered on this weeks episode: - Redemption Collective update - Marathon training week 4 update - Stress got me - Motivation vs. Discipline vs. Obsession - Importance of a Sabbath Q&A: - What is your go to meal after a long run? - How do you support a sober person when you aren't sober yourself? - What are you most proud of? - New Ohio S...

Today I had a dear friend of mine on the show, Chris Lowe. Chris shares his story of overcoming addiction and how he has found passions for life after some of his toughest moments. We share experiences and stories of living life as sober people, our relationship with God, and the nuances of running. Topics covered in this weeks episode: - faith - addiction and sobriety - running Follow the show an...

Welcome to The Redemption Collective Podcast. Follow the show! Topics discussed in this episode: - Podcast rebrand - Introducing the background of the redemption collective - Faith - Sobriety - Running - Where I'm at in life right now - Marathon training update Follow me on socials! IG & TikTok: @itsnickfinelli

I had a lot of folks reach out to me this week regarding the content I've been posting on socials. ANA (ask Nick anything) seemed to be a common thing this week- so we did it. Topics covered in this week's episode: - Columbus Marathon - Sourdough - Hyrox - The beginnings of a social media community - The future of Nick - What are YOUR roots as a human being - How stress effects your life -...

Hello friends! Subscribe to the show if you listen and have not yet done it. Greatly helps me out :) Topics covered in this weeks episode: - I don't like my show's name - Cap City Half Marathon Recap - I miss race days - Basics as to why sleep is important - Brain function and cognitive ability are impacted by sleep quality - Creatine monohydrate can be a TOOL for poor sleep - What can goo...

I did not feel well recording this episode so not as happy with it. Life will encounter you with unfamiliar situations where you may not know how to respond in the moment. How you respond after those situations makes or breaks if you grow. I choose to lean on God when I don't necessarily know what to do or what to pray for. Topics covered in this weeks episode: - MRI results - Limit the time f...

Today I dive into a different topic than usual. I've had lots of questions recently about how to get into better shape, lose weight, or just general health advice. This podcast, at a very high level, is what I practice on a week to week basis. Topics covered in this weeks show: - My groin strain and achilles update - Am I training anyone? - What are macronutrients and micronutrients? - How I c...

Today I recorded from Southern Tennessee on Easter Sunday. Topics covered in this weeks episode: - my traveling fiasco - quality family time - my life isn't all well and dandy 100% of the time - my happiness and fulfillment comes in my spare time - why chronic self help is a trap - Tim Farris quotes - maslow's hierarchy of needs - optimization should come within your goals - over-optimizat...

Topics in this weeks episode: - My week in review - Depth and quality of friendship - Transitioning to life mindset - 90 days sober recap - What is imposter syndrome? - 5 types of imposter syndrome - My imposter syndrome with social media recently - How I combat my imposter syndrome - Everyone deserves good things - Mindfulness and my Saturday mornings - Q & A Find me on social media! TikTok a...