Justin is a fairly ordinary IT techie who had no skating experience until 2018 when he gave roller derby a shot. He fell in love with it immediately, practicing whenever he can, and now proud to serve as President of Penn Jersey Roller Derby. He finds strength on and off the track thanks to the experience, and thanks to his fellow skaters and volunteers. Where to find Justin: Instagram: @Pennjerseyrollerderby

Dr. Kelli chats with Dani Lubicky who is a 21 y/o transgender (male to female) person. She was kind enough to come on our show and talk about her journey as we celebrate Pride. We we discuss where she started as a young gay male and her progression in self-identity to be a confident, bad ass, self-proclaimed make-up and fashion icon! We also talk about the importance of mental health in the LGBTQIA community.  Be sure to follow Dani's journey on Instagram: @Danilubicky  Make-Up Youtube Channel: The Hotbox with Dani Lubicky 

On this episode I speak with one of my friends, Angela Melchiorre about her earlier life, getting the diagnosis of Stage 4 Lung Cancer, where her mindset is now, and how she hopes to be remembered. Although the topic of the conversation was tough, we also shared some laughs along the way.  You can find Ang on Instagram @mindhunterwid  Cancer sucks, and so do medical bills. You can help Ang out here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/vzwfep-angelas-fight?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer "Ride for Ang" 6/11/22: VFW Post 2445; Maple Shade, NJ 9:30-2:30. 

AND we're BACK!  On this episode we go over what I learned from the Broad Street Run - my 7th edition.  Thank You all for tuning in!  Links:  Relax & Revive Massage: https://www.instagram.com/relax.revive.massage/ Episode 4 w/ Zach Adams: https://anchor.fm/jerseystrong Sisu Physical Therapy: www.sisupt.com

Dr. Brian is a Palmer chiropractic college graduate (the leader is chiropractic education), Rocktape provider, Activator certified, IDlife nutrition associate, South Jersey State lifeguard swimming and National chiropractic swimming champion, Motion palpation accredited extremity provider.  He is most proficient is soft tissue mobilization, flexion and distraction, performance taping, nutrition, and extremity adjusting. Find him on Instagram @crackdaddychiro  For more information on what he does and who he treats:  Dr. Brian is a Doctor of Chiropractor who specializes in the holistic and conservative treatment of acute injuries, chronic pain and performance plateaus.  If you have pain that does not involve an invasive treatment (like surgery) then he can help. Low back pain, frozen shoulder, degenerative discs, numbness in your extremities, pinched nerve, chronic pain, stagnate performance … these things affect your everyday life and seem to spring up at of nowhere. As a chiropractor, he looks for the cause of these problems which usually is an alignment, stability, inflammation or mobility issue.  When addressing these problems, issue tend to resolve and quality of life in other areas go up.   Dr Brian helps a variety of different people from athletes to people who are trying to keep up with a demanding work and social life.  People need the ability to move with ease and strength.  Pain can be affected by how we live.  Pain is not normal and sometimes rest will not be the answer.  The good news is now there is something you can do for these questions even if the solution is not so obvious.

Zach coaches time-crunched endurance athletes to complete, compete, and PR. He is a Level 2 USA Triathlon Coach, Level 2 USA Cycling Coach, Level 2 Training Peaks Coach, a member of the Stryd coaching team, and a Performance Enhancement Specialist through NASM. Zach is the Head Coach and owner of Inspire FAE coaching. IG: @inspirefae // @fancypedals  Web: inspirefae.com Books references: "26 Marathons" by Meb Keflezighi, "The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion" by Simon Marhsall, PhD and Lesie Patterson 

On this episode I chat with my sister, Sheri Walsh about what it's like transitioning from competitive athlete to carrying a human, birthing said human, and to return to the game (or not). Sheri is a Nurse and Nurse Manager in Philadelphia, Crossfit hobbyist since 2011, musician, new mom and states she's 100% caffeinated 100% of the time these days.  Find her on the IG @Sherisnack 

Ron Raucci; Founder of Phase Fitness.  Ron's putting the FUN in FUNctional Fitness Training. What a great human with a vision for the greater good.  To contact Ron: website: phasevirtualfitness.com e-mail:  [email protected] • M.S. in Exercise & Sport Physiology at West Chester University • B.S. in Kinesiology at Temple University • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Nutritionist • Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM) • USAW-L1SP Sports Performance Coach • FMS (Functional Movement Screening) Level 1

Talking shop with JTK a Crossfit Level 2 coach, nutrition coach, and new grandmother! Check her out here:  Check her out here: https://useyourheadnutrition.com  Insta: @use_your_head_nutrition 

Here we go! The Jersey Strong Podcast presented by Sisu Physical Therapy.  www.sisupt.com