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GenX Journeys
Welcome to GenX Journeys, the podcast that celebrates reinvention, resilience, and the unstoppable spirit of Generation X! 🎸💥 Formerly known as Journey of the Rhode Runner and Inspiring Journeys, this evolution reflects the path so many of us are on—rediscovering our passions, rewriting our stories, and proving that it's never too late to thrive. Each week, we bring you: 📅 Wednesdays – New episodes of GenX Journeys, featuring inspiring conversations with thought leaders, athletes, entertainers…
Episodes
GenX JourneysEpisode 95: Walk, Don't Run; Gym Fright; Eating and Thanksgiving Tips
Adriana to appear on the Rhody Strength Podcast New York Marathon Congratulations Kayleigh Williamson! Walk to End Alzheimer's Gym Fright Part 2 Better with…
GenX JourneysReRun: Episode 81: Crystal Bui – More to Tell
Welcome to our first Journey of the Rhode Runner RERUN. I have some exciting news. The Journey of the Rhode Runner podcast will now be available on YouTube!…
GenX JourneysEpisode 94: Book Launch and Gym Fright
- Adriana's Book Launch - Gym Fright - Worrying about how you look - Body Image - 22 Too Many: Amanda Sheldon This episode's 22 Too Many veteran Amanda Sheldon…
GenX JourneysEpisode 93: Limitless Healing and Wellness with Colette Brown
We are thrilled to introduce you to Colette Brown! Colette is a personal wellness advocate. Her passion for wellness came from her own experience with being…
GenX JourneysEpisode 92: Tunnel to Towers 2023 Recap
- Adriana's Book Launch Party - 10/21/23 5:00 pm La Piñata in Warren, RI RSVP at adriana@soulfriendyoga - Tunnel to Towers 5k Recap - Sonder - SpotHero -…
GenX JourneysEpisode 91: Adriana Ferns - Fitness to Freedom
This is a very special episode as our own Adriana Ferns is now a published author. Her memoir, Fitness to Freedom: Find Health and Self While Incarcerated is…
GenX JourneysEpisode 90: Finish for a Guinness Recap; Tunnel to Towers; ADHD
- Finish for a Guinness Recap - Next up: Tunnel to Towers - Sunday, September 24, 2023 - Update on Adriana's ankle - Mindful in Minutes podcast featuring Kelly…
GenX JourneysEpisode 89: Run for Their Lives Recap with Eva Rogers
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, I completed State #12, of my 50-state journey, in North Carolina. Run for Their Lives took place in a nice town called Sanford…
GenX JourneysEpisode 88: Overcoming Obstacles with Susan V. Wheeler - The Lemonade Diet
This week, we welcome Susan Wheeler to the Rhode Runner family! We have all heard the adage, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade". Often, that is easier…
GenX JourneysEpisode 87: Run for Their Lives Pre-Race with Eva Rogers
The Journey continues as State #12 is approaching. I will be heading to North Carolina to support CARA - Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption. The 15th annual…
GenX JourneysEpisode 86 - Clean Eating Masterclass
- Get outside, Everybody! Jut watch out for bees - Adriana's Birthday - Finish for a Guinness - September 3, 2023 - 15th and final - Possible North Carolina…
GenX JourneysEpisode 85 - Gaspee Days 5k, Puppy Yoga, and Summer Nights 5k Wrap-Ups
- Wildfires - Gaspee Days 5k - Getting older - Puppy Yoga - Summer Nights 5k - Adriana going for Level 2 MovNat - Sleep issues - New poll! Will you wear…
GenX JourneysEpisode 84: The Book Launch, Terrain Race, and Puppies
Crystal Bui's book launch Previous episode with Crystal Terrain Race Upcoming - The sold out Summer Nights 5k - June 22, 2023 Finish for a Guinness coming to…
GenX JourneysEpisode 83: Recaps and Upcoming Races
Fight for Air Climb – 22 flights of steps at The Omni in Providence - Recap Terrain Race – May 20, 2023 – Team Total Fitness – 8am heat - Upcoming Running for…
GenX JourneysEpisode 82: Kerri Nelson and the 2023 Boston Marathon
We welcome Kerri Nelson to the podcast, fresh off her first Boston Marathon! We talk about her training and her whole Boston Marathon experience. In addition…
GenX JourneysEpisode 81: Crystal Bui - More to Tell
Crystal Bui, who Rhode Islanders may remember as a report from Channel 10 News, joins us for a powerful episode. Crystal was a reporter in Minneapolis…
GenX JourneysEpisode 80: Running for Justice, Climb for Air and 22 Too Many, and Stop the Hate
Paul has selected his next race - Washington DC on May 6, 2023 - Running for Justice. We also talk about our awesome upcoming guest, Crystal Bui, Paul is doing…
GenX JourneysEpisode 79: Kate Champion - Never Too Late and You Are Limitless
This episode features the incomparable Kate Champion! Kate is a writer and a mental health professional who has recently published two books that you will…
GenX JourneysEpisode 78: Running Tips for Beginners
Spring ahead nonsense Do strength training first Running is a natural movement Start slowly Difference between soreness and pain What to do when you're sore…
GenX JourneysEpisode 77: Reasons to Travel
Trail running talk...and smelly feet MovNat class Terrain Race – May 20, 2023 – Team Total Fitness – 8am heat Obstacle Course race stories Fight for Air Climb…
GenX JourneysEpisode 76: Race Report - State #11 - Louisiana - Mardi Gras 5k
- Finally State #11 in the books! - Bourbon Street - Mardi Gras parade - New Orleans food - Packet pickup - Varsity Sports - Mardi Gras 5k - NOLA Stretch and…
GenX JourneysEpisode 75: Dr. Robert Edwards - Bristol Chiropractic
Dr. Edwards getting started What a chiropractor does Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Patient-Centered Approach by Dr. Craig Liebenson Positive experience with…
GenX JourneysEpisode 74: 22 Too Many, SGT Adam Thornton, Trail Running, and Chiropractic Care
Freezing in Rhode Island Paul's upcoming New Orleans race - Mardi Gras 5k – Sat February 11, 2023 – Metairie, LA Immersing into the area with NewsOn Accents 22…
GenX JourneysEpisode 73 - Upcoming Races
Terrain Race - May 20, 2023 - Team Total Fitness - 8am heat Mardi Gras 5k - Sat February 11, 2023 - Metairie, LA Adriana's boob rant 22 Too Many Adam Thornton…
GenX JourneysEpisode 72: Seasonal Depression and Adriana the Feisty Nun
Disney racing - Looking forward to the return of Mindy the Road Runner Girl. Check out Episode 66 Adriana as a feisty nun Paul's Seasonal Depression in high…
GenX JourneysEpisode 71: Momentum, Cat Bite, and #SmallD**kEnergy
Adriana's new meditation practice at Atisha Kadampa Buddhist Center Adriana's one-word theme of the year- Peace Paul's one-word theme of the year - Momentum…
GenX JourneysEpisode 70: Downtown Jingle 5k, Setting Goals, and Self-Care
- Better to ask forgiveness than permission - Adriana signs up for elite heat for next year's Rugged Maniac - Downtown Jingle 5k - Crazy prices of some races -…
GenX JourneysIt's Episode 69, Dudes: Rugged Maniac, an Injury, and a Graduation
- Paul's injury-free Rugged Maniac experience - Adriana's injury - Island Wellness salt cave - Bodhi Water Journey - Paul Stroessner Jr., MFA - Paul graduates…
GenX JourneysEpisode 68: Mental Fitness with Brittny Cabral
Brittny Cabral is back! You may remember "Barefoot Britt" from Episode 63. Brittny, Adriana, and I have a great, inspiring conversation about mental fitness…
GenX JourneysGenX Book Club
Special announcement - The GenX Book Club is up and running, and we will begin discussing the first selection this October! The Book club can be found as a…
GenX JourneysEpisode 67: 14th Annual Finish for a Guinness
On this episode, Adriana returns and we talk about Paul's birthday weekend in New Hampshire, as well as the 14th Annual Finish for a Guinness 5k. This is the…
GenX JourneysEpisode 66: Run Streaks with Road Runner Girl
On this episode, The Rhode Runner meets Road Runner Girl! Mindy the Road Runner Girl, is in the midst of an incredibly impressive runs streak. She has run at…
GenX JourneysEpisode 65: All the Way Strong with Celeste Joan
On this episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner, Paul is joined by the author of All the Way Strong, Celeste Joan. As Paul heads toward a career in writing, he…
GenX JourneysEpisode 64: Run Club and Bobby Doyle Summer Classic
Here is a quick 15-minute episode where Paul and Adriana talk about Paul's run club experience with Run Newport as well as the Bobby Doyle Summer Classic that…
GenX JourneysEpisode 63: Minimalist Shoes and Foot Health with Brittny Cabral
This episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner welcomes Brittny Cabral, ambassador of Kinis shoes, which is a minimalist/barefoot shoe company. Brittny's passion…
GenX JourneysEpisode 62: Body Awareness, PACT Update, Running Shoes, and Upcoming Races
Paul's run streak up to 30 Being aware of your body and prevent injury Tick analysis sites TickEncounter at URI Upstate Medical Center (New York) PACT Act…
GenX JourneysEpisode 61: PACT Act Reaction; Cross Training
PACT Act, which would help millions of military veterans with medical issues, is rejected by Republicans Paul's Run Streak Continues Cross Training Finish for…
GenX JourneysEpisode 60: Run Streak, Books, and Music
Solo Episode Journey of the Rhode Runner book in progress Run Streak Books The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success by Ed Mylett All…
GenX JourneysEpisode 59: MovNat, Gaspee Days 5k, Summer Nights 5k
After a long hiatus, we are back with another chock-full episode! Learn about the next big thing in the fitness industry - MovNat: Natural Movement Fitness…
GenX JourneysEpisode 58 - More Loss, Boston Marathon, Soccer
- R.I.P. Cecelia The Crazy Cat Paranormal/Return to the '80s podcast crossover that Cecelia and I did - Paul's Boston Marathon Viewing Experience - Summer…
GenX JourneysEpisode 57: Back Problems, Reiki Cert, and Four Tendencies
Paul's back problems are back Runner's Tourette's© kicks in Adriana is getting Reiki certified The Four Tendencies Expectations of people Ukraine Possible…
GenX JourneysEpisode 56: Return of the Average Runner
Paul's back to running Adriana's upcoming Puerto Rico trip Paul's kicking as at school Paul's possible future as a book reviewer Journey of the Rhode Runner…
GenX JourneysEpisode 55: Buh-Bye 2021, Fighting Metabolic Disease, and Podcast and Book Favorites
- Twenty-Twenty 2: Electric Boogaloo - Who does your virus vote for? - Paul's Florida trip - Bad ending to 2021 - Goal Setting and Writing Down Your…
GenX JourneysEpisode 54: Adriana and Paul Talk $h!t, Weight Loss, and MovNat
- That time of year again! - Frankie knocks down the tree Tree is up! Tree is down! Tree is back up! - Sugar Shakedown recap - Effects from Thanksgiving eating…
GenX JourneysEpisode 53: Therapies, Sugar Shakedown, and Surfboard Manifestation
- Paul's Physical Therapy - Adriana's sympathy pain - or maybe it's just overuse - NeuroKinetic Therapy - Congratulations to the broken ribbed Molly Seidel who…
GenX JourneysEpisode 52: Chris Marino's Boston Marathon Experience
- Welcome back Boston Marathon finisher - Chris Marino! - Fuel of choice - Starting the race - Chris' music of choice - Issues that came up during the run -…
GenX JourneysEpisode 51: Chris Marino - Boston Marathon Leadup, and #BFightsALD
- Welcome Chris Marino - 6 Previous marathons prior to this year's Boston - Chris' start in running - Running on every street in Grafton, MA - City Strides -…
GenX JourneysEpisode 50: Rugged Maniac and Sugar Shakedown
- Episode 50! - Finish for a Guinness wrap-up - Adriana's Mexico vacation - Rugged Maniac - Paul's injury - After-party - Adriana participates in pull-up…
GenX JourneysEpisode 49: Tribute to Paul Stroessner
Welcome to a brand new episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner. This is a very special episode. Some of you may or may not know that my father, Paul Stroessner…
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Episode 48: Return to Racing and Podcasting, Yoga Support, and Runners' Tourettes
Hello Everybody! The Journey of the Rhode Runner podcast is finally back after a long hiatus. Adriana and Paul make up for lost time by covering a wide range…
GenX JourneysEpisode 47: Vaccines, Demon Seed, Breaking Out of Seasonal Depression
- Adriana's 2nd dose of the vaccine - Demon Seed - Seasonal Depression - State of Flow - Connection between mental and physical health You can email…
GenX JourneysEpisode 46: Navy Boot Camp and Fold Your Hat as Tight as a P....
Adriana and Paul are back with a new podcast episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner! On the day that this is recorded and released, it is 32 years to the day…
GenX JourneysEpisode 45: Healers
It takes a team of people to help, and keep, Adriana and Paul both mentally and physically healthy. Check out this episode to see what they do, and you might…
GenX JourneysEpisode 44: Introducing Adriana's Trainer, Sam Brown - Taming the Tasmanian Devil and Pacing Like a Jaguar
Welcome to a new podcast episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner. On this episode, we welcome Adriana's personal trainer/coach, Sam Brown. He specializes in…
GenX JourneysEpisode 43: Soul Friend Yoga with Patricia Quirk/Out of State Gymzz Break Rulzz
- Welcome Patricia Quirk - Soul Friend Yoga - Exercise videos - Proceeds from yoga mats will go to a new organization/ charity monthly or bi-monthly - Products…
GenX JourneysEpisode 42: Liz Laugh Cry/Rhode Runner Collab - 2020 Spotify Wrapped
Lizzie Newton is back on the show! It's another Music-centric episode as Lizzie and Paul go over their Spotify Wrapped playlists. This is a fun one that you…
GenX JourneysEpisode 41: Gina: "Knock it off". RI Gyms Close. Adriana: "WTF!"
- Rhode Island gyms are closing from November 30 - December 13 (so far) - Corona Yoga will be starting back up - Trainer Fu - Fall Quinoa Spinach Salad Recipe…
GenX JourneysEpisode 40: Celebration, Running Again, Free Bush/Cheap Nuts, Pull-Up Challenge
Welcome to a new episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner! Warning: If you are not happy with the election results, or are in denial that there are actual real…
GenX JourneysEpisode 39: Thrive Outside
This week Adriana and Paul are joined by Shannon Rozea, founder of the great organization called Thrive Outside. Thrive Outside is a non-profit organization…
GenX JourneysEpisode 38: Gardens, Races, PRP Injections, and Race Porn
Thrive Outside What do you do with an olive tree? Cold Weather Vegetables Using the Farmer's Almanac to help garden Paul's veggies and Insta-Pot salsa chicken…