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Obstacle Running Adventures464. Kristopher Mendoza on His Return to OCR, Anesthesia, Colorado, and More!Katelyn talks to Kris Mendoza about his first place finish at the SLO CAL Spartan Ultra. His potential return to OCR - including the Killington Ultra and World's Toughest Mudder. They talk about his journey to becoming a dental anesthesiologist. Katelyn also asks Kris a round of rapid fire questions that include his go to karaoke song, his favorite ice cream and more! Start – 2:59 – Intro 2:59 – 6:20 – Quick News 6:20 – 7:42 – Content Preface 7:42 – 1:53:18 - Kris Mendoza Interview 1:53:18 – End – Outro Next weekend we will likely be having a returning guest in the same year which we...
2025-11-241h 56Obstacle Running Adventures463. Operation Rucksgiving with Erica Jackman!Katelyn talks with Erica Jackman as she prepares to host her first ever chapter of Rucksgiving in Providence, Rhode Island! Listen to Erica and Katelyn talk about the importance of supporting local food banks and giving back to communities. Erica shares tips about Rucking and even gives a sneak peak into the velcro patch for completing this 9 mile rucking event! Be sure to check out her rucksgiving event or a more local one to yourself and consider supporting in whatever way you can! Start – 3:32 – Intro 3:32 – 9:10 – Quick News 9:10 – 10:16 – Content Preface 10:16 – 32:33 - Erica Jackma...
2025-11-1938 minObstacle Running Adventures458. Run the Rocks 5K at the Red Rocks in Colorado!We went to Colorado for a wedding (congratulations Mike and Kierstin!) and wanted to cram in as much sightseeing as possible. We weren't able to go to the Red Rocks on Saturday due to an event but luckily Katelyn saw that the following day had the Run the Rocks 5K that we could participate in! A quick Target trip later we were mostly ready to take on the event at 6,000 feet. It was a fun event fueled by great music and it was also for a great cause with it supporting the American Lung Association in Colorado...
2025-10-1451 min
Radio St. Pete Podcast ArchiveBOOK TALK St. Petersburg Press's Amy Cianci - New Books & Upcoming EventsHost Nanette Wiser enjoys a good book talk, especially when Amy Cianci, Publisher for St. Petersburg Press gives us the inside scoop and new and upcoming books for adults and children! Learn more about their annual Roy Peter Clark Award and literary event here. Barry Farber's hardcover version of The Adventures of Little Billy is coming soon. Other new books include:
Bonaire Blonde Book 4 of the Tampa Bay Tropics Thriller Series by George L. Fleming
No shucking around! If killer thriller BONAIRE BLONDE were an oyster, there’d be two literary pearls nestled inside. The first turns back the...
2025-09-2207 minObstacle Running Adventures448. Multiple Sclerosis and Spartan Para Championship with Amy Haskell!After hearing I Am A Spartan's episode talking about the Spartan Para Championship down in Orlando, Florida I figured that it would be really cool to hear from an athlete who plans to participate! Katelyn brought up Amy Haskell who we met along with her husband Andy through working on the New England OCR Expo Katelyn talks with Amy Haskell, who is getting ready to participate in the Spartan Para Championship! Amy shares how she has built a team of incredible and supportive athletes to suport her during the championship, and shares about the everyday...
2025-08-0543 min
Trail Listening PostJoy French + Shannon Flanagan - 'ABUN-DANCE'https://www.thewestsidetheater.com/abundanceSHOW DATES|TIMESMay 16 @ 7:30pmMay 17 @ 2pmMay 17 @ 7:30pmLocation: Montana TheaterUniversity of Montana Campus, PARTV buildinglocation note:Due to the overwhelming enthusiasm about abunDANCE from both cast and audience, we moved the show to the Montana Theater!We’re excited to be able to offer more seats, easier parking, and more cast and audience accessibility by being on campus for this year’s community production!about the showWestside Theater’s newest...
2025-05-1614 min
The Higher Ground (A Potcast)Blooming Wellness: Angelique Zerillo On Intentional Cannabis & Self CareBONUS DROP! While we polish Season 2, enjoy this special sit‑down with Angelique Zerillo, CEO & Editor‑in‑Chief of The North Bloom Magazine. Recorded during our return to the studio, this conversation zooms in on the power of intentional cannabis, micro‑dosing for women’s wellness, and the hustle behind launching a female‑led print publication in Minnesota.Expect candid stories about:Angelique’s pivot from pre‑med to cannabis journalism after a breast‑cancer scareUsing low‑dose THC to manage anxiety, pain, and adrenal fatigueWhy women 35‑75 are the fastest‑growing cannabis demographicBuilding community “co‑opetition” and keeping l...
2025-04-2046 min
McBee CareThreadsA New York State of Mind - Using UDS Data for Compliance & OutcomesErin Duffy-Dupree, Manager, Clinical Consulting (IRF Services), McBee Randi Farkas, Senior PPS Coordinator, Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health Denise Jaferis, Director, Rehab Admissions, St. Charles Hospital Tracking and managing inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) outcomes data is more than just a compliance requirement—it’s a powerful tool for driving performance improvement, supporting accurate reimbursement and optimizing patient care. But with ever-evolving regulations, complex EMR systems, and increasing data demands, how can rehab leaders effectively harness this information? In this episode, Erin Duffy-Dupree sits down with Randi Farkas of Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health and Denise Jafe...
2025-03-2743 min
Conversations With KushEP 212 | Regulations, Resignations & Reform | A Deep Dive into Cannabis Policy🌿 Welcome to Conversations with Kush! 🌟 In this special episode, Molly "The Kush RN" sits down with Erin Dupree, the former Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Director, who resigned just 24 hours after her appointment.From building her business, Lunacy Cannabis Co., to being thrust into the media spotlight, Erin shares her side of the story for the first time—discussing what went down, the flaws in Minnesota’s cannabis regulatory process, and what the future holds for social equity, medical cannabis, and small businesses in the industry.Whether you’re an advocate, entrepreneur, or just curious abou...
2025-03-1357 minThe Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 12 – SUPERPOWERED BY CANNABIS | Fun, Wellness, and ConnectionIn this uplifting and laughter-filled episode of Higher Ground, Erin, Roxxi, and Kimberly explore the transformative power of cannabis. From fun cannabis events to overcoming anxiety and finding purpose, the trio dives into personal stories, cannabis education, and plenty of humor. Whether you're new to cannabis or an experienced user, this episode offers valuable insights and relatable moments for everyone.What You’ll Learn:How cannabis can help you unwind and refocus after a busy day 🧘♀️Why community connection is at the heart of the cannabis culture 🌍Tips for managing “too high” moments with CBD and other tricks 🧪The...
2025-01-3130 minThe Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 11 – FREE THE PLANT | Empowering Conversations on Cannabis and Health 🌿✨In this enlightening and laughter-filled episode of Higher Ground, Erin, Roxxi, and Kimberly sit down with Molly, a cannabis nurse, to explore the transformative power of cannabis in health and wellness. From destigmatizing cannabis use to diving into the science of the endocannabinoid system, this episode delivers education, advocacy, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re new to cannabis or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ll walk away inspired and informed!What You’ll Learn:The role of cannabis nurses in educating and empowering patients 🩺✨How cannabis can support physical, emotional, and mental health 🌱Tips for having honest convers...
2025-01-2448 minThe Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 10 – CANNABIS CARE AND COMMUNITY | Healing, Knowledge, and Laughter 🌿✨In this episode of Higher Ground, Erin, Roxxi, and Kimberly are joined by Trisha Brown, a board-certified cannabis nurse, to explore the intersection of cannabis, health, and lifestyle. From hilarious first-time cannabis stories to the science behind the endocannabinoid system, this episode balances heartfelt conversations with plenty of laughs. Discover how cannabis can play a role in healing, empowerment, and connecting with the community.What You’ll Learn:The importance of starting low and going slow with edibles 🍬Why cannabis should be part of a holistic lifestyle 🌟The science of the endocannabinoid system and its role in healt...
2025-01-1746 minThe Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 9 – TERPENE TASTING AND CANNABIS HERITAGE | A Journey into Aromas and AdvocacyThis week on Higher Ground, Erin, Roxxi, and Kimberly are joined by a special guest to dive nose-first into the fascinating world of terpenes. From cannabis tasting kits to the rich history of prohibition, this episode blends humor, education, and some surprising revelations. Curious about what terpenes smell like? Wondering how cannabis cultivation has evolved over the years? This is your episode! 💨What You’ll Learn:How terpenes influence cannabis effects and flavor 🌸The historical role women played in prohibition farming 👩🌾Why “indica” and “sativa” don’t tell the full story 🤔How to identify cannabis quality through scent and terpene pro...
2025-01-101h 10The Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 8 – BREAKING BREADCRUMBS | Cannabis, Healing, and Hilarious MishapsGet ready for an episode that blends heartfelt revelations, hilarious cannabis mishaps, and deep reflections on healing. Join Erin, Roxxi, and Kimberly as they share personal experiences with edibles, emotional breadcrumbs in relationships, and redefining success in their 30s. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the lessons, or both, this episode delivers it all. 💨💕What You’ll Learn:Why taking edibles on a plane might end in tears (and a call to 911!) 🚫✈️How cannabis helps with emotional and generational healing 🧠✨Recognizing “breadcrumbing” in relationships and how to avoid it 💔Tips for starting small with cannabis and avoiding rookie mistakes...
2025-01-0352 minThe Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 7 - THREE DOPE GIRLS | Hilarious Mishaps, Travel Tales, and Cannabis ChaosWelcome to another uproarious episode of Higher Ground! Join Erin, Roxxi, and Kimberly as they hilariously navigate cannabis adventures, road trips, and some unexpected travel disasters. 🌿 From Canadian dispensaries and suspicious edibles to road trip chickens 🐔 and a rafter of turkeys 🦃, the laughs don’t stop. Plus, the gang dives into the science of clean cannabis and the perils of bad gummies (and worse flights ✈️). Whether you’re a cannabis newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode serves up education, laughter, and a dose of chaos. 🤣💨What You’ll Learn:How to spot clean, high-quality cannabis products 🌱The importance...
2024-12-2745 minThe Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 6 - HIGH EXPECTATIONS | Road Trip Mishaps and Edible AdventuresEpisode 6 – HIGHER GROUND STORIES | Healing, Humor, and Hope 🌱✨Join the hosts of Higher Ground as they share raw, hilarious, and heartwarming tales about cannabis, relationships, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges. From comical first-time experiences with edibles to the healing power of CBD, this episode is packed with relatable anecdotes, deep insights, and plenty of laughs. Whether you're a cannabis connoisseur or just curious, this episode offers a perfect blend of humor and education.🔍 What You’ll Learn:The science behind cannabis and its effects on the bodyTips for navigating relationships as a cannabis userThe transformative...
2024-12-2129 minObstacle Running Adventures415. Richard Hynek on Trifecta World Championship, Spartan Beast World Championship, and Much More!We wanted to get an episode on the Spartan Beast World Championship again this year but it can be pretty difficult with language and time zone barriers! Luckily we heard back from Richard Hynek who we have heard and seen a lot about over the past recent years! We discuss what his athletic background consisted of before obstacle course racing, how he found Spartan Race, the choice to have surgery and the recovery from it, his successful history with the Trifecta World Championship, his more recent podium at the Spartan Beast World Championship, and much...
2024-12-161h 14
The Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 5 – LABELS, LEGACY, AND LOLS | Cannabis Tips with a Side of Chaos🎙️ Higher Ground Podcast - Episode 5 is here, and it’s packed with laughter, life lessons, and a sprinkle of chaos! 🌿 From Roxie’s wild water buffalo escape to insightful cannabis business tips, this episode blends humor and education seamlessly. Whether you’re a cannabis enthusiast or a curious newbie, we’ve got you covered with real talk on dispensaries, the entourage effect, and even how to manifest your dream "sugar daddy" 🍯. Don’t miss this mix of inspiration and hilarity—come for the knowledge, stay for the laughs!What You'll Learn in This Episode:Navigating the cannabis industry as a...
2024-12-1452 minThe Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 4 – THE SOBER(ISH) PATH | Breaking Free from Addiction and the Road to RecoveryIn this "Very Special Episode" of The Higher Ground, our trio—Kimberly, Roxxi, and Erin—dive into the heavy but crucial topics of addiction, sobriety, and generational trauma. 🌿✨ From defining sobriety in a world full of personal vices to breaking free from cycles of addiction, they share their raw, heartfelt experiences and how cannabis has been a surprising and transformative tool in their journeys.Expect powerful stories, hard truths, and even a few laughs as they navigate the complexities of healing and finding peace. Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about cannabis...
2024-12-071h 03The Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 3 – QUIET PATRICIA! | Cannabis, Trauma, and the Journey to HealingIn this heartfelt episode of Higher Ground, the trio dives deep into the power of cannabis as a tool for healing, introspection, and self-love. 🌱✨ From processing trauma to building empathy and finding joy in the little things, Erin, Kimberly, and Roxxi share vulnerable stories about their journeys and how cannabis has helped them navigate life's highs and lows.Expect laughter, emotional breakthroughs, and real talk about using cannabis with intention to pierce through life’s veils. Whether it’s soothing chronic pain, processing grief at a farmers market, or just quieting your inner “Patricia,” this episode is a reminder th...
2024-11-3053 minThe Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 2 – PICK YOUR PLEASURE | Rolling, Vaping, and Everything in Between🌿✨ Pleasure seekers unite! In this episode of Higher Ground, Erin, Kimberly, and Roxxi explore all the ways to enjoy cannabis, from pre-rolls and vapes to topicals and tinctures. Whether you’re new to the green scene or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with laughs, lessons, and tips to help you discover what works best for you. 💨🖐️Expect hilarious stories (spoiler: Erin and the 100mg edible disaster), thoughtful insights, and pro tips like how to roll the perfect joint or why your vape might need a winter upgrade. This isn’t just about cannabis—it’s about connection, sel...
2024-11-2348 minThe Higher Ground (A Potcast)Episode 1 – TRES GENERATIONS | Bud, Boundaries, and Badassery🔥 Welcome to the Higher Ground – A POTCAST where cannabis culture meets real talk and a whole lot of laughs! 🔥Meet three fierce, funny, and unapologetic women—Kimberly, Roxxi, and Erin—each representing a different chapter of womanhood. In this episode, they dive into cannabis, mental health, and finding your best self. Whether you’re new to the green scene or a seasoned pro, you're about to get schooled and entertained by this trio. 💬 What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why Blue Dream might just be the superhero of strains 🦸♀️How cannabis can be the key to unlocking sel...
2024-11-181h 03Obstacle Running Adventures400. Episode 400 with Live Intro/Outro, Surprise Congratulations Clips, Q&A, and Shoutout Compilation!Another huge milestone of the show, hitting 400 Episodes! Don't quote me on it but I can't think of any other OCR podcasts that have made it this far (other than Obstacle Racing Media) ... yet! We celebrate with a live recording of the intro, the naming of a new "sponsored athlete" some Q&A, audio clips that Katelyn had sneakily asked for congratulating us, some more Q&A, a compilation of times we were mentioned on other shows, and a live outro! Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past 7 years and 8 months...
2024-09-011h 38
Bobbles After DarkBobbles & Lace Atlanta: Meet owner Erin DupreeLindsay Rose Rando, owner of the national boutique franchise Bobbles and Lace, and VP Michaella Giorgio, sit down Erin Dupree who owns Bobbles & Lace Atlanta.
2024-08-2950 min
Aspire to BeAspire to Be Episode 8: Erin DupreeErin Dupree has dedicated a two-decade career in communications, mastering the art of conversation and tell unique stories for the organizations she worked for. And now as the owner of Bobble’s and Lace Atlanta, Erin is turning what felt like a moonshot into a reality.
2024-05-0915 minObstacle Running Adventures378. How to Get Fast, Like Crazy AF Fast with Timber and Appa!just a totAlly normal ePisode, Really nothIng to see here. compLetely normal! 0:00 – 6:56 – Intro 6:56 – 14:07 – Quick News 14:07 – 14:13 – Content Preface 14:13 - 15:23 - Interview with Timber and Appa 15:23 - End – Outro Next episode is planned to be coverage of the Deka Strong at Underdog Fitness, home of Kevin Gregory aka Bubbles the Clowne (well not actual home but you know what we mean)! ____ News Stories: Switch Away from Google Podcasts before April 2024 New England OCR Expo on April 20th (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) ...
2024-04-0223 min
Going North PodcastEp. 819 – A Social Worker's Journey of Faith, Grief, and Recovery with Emily Hill"There was some addiction issues kind of riddled through my home and there was this deep grief, and I really had to figure out who is this God that I have told so many people about." – Emily Hill Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, minister, licensed social worker, and hospice chaplain, Emily Hill. Emily and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Everyday Epiphany: Discovering God in Every Moment”, embracing authenticity in one's faith journey, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What grief and end of life...
2024-04-0133 min
Going North PodcastEp. 819 – A Social Worker's Journey of Faith, Grief, and Recovery with Emily Hill"There was some addiction issues kind of riddled through my home and there was this deep grief, and I really had to figure out who is this God that I have told so many people about." – Emily Hill Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, minister, licensed social worker, and hospice chaplain, Emily Hill. Emily and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Everyday Epiphany: Discovering God in Every Moment”, embracing authenticity in one's faith journey, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What grief and end of life care taught Emily about livingWhen did Emily’s fai...
2024-04-0133 minObstacle Running Adventures367. Garfield Griffiths on Cigars, Bacon, and His History of Race Directing!We are very proud of the number of guests that we have had on the show over the years. A big name in the sport of obstacle course racing that we hadn't gotten around to yet was Garfield Griffiths though! With the news of him no longer being a race director over at Spartan Race, effectively ending his 12 year old career of race directing for brands such as Battlefrog, Savage Race, OCRWC, and Spartan itself, we figured that it would be a good time to reach out and have him on! We talk about the...
2024-01-161h 03Obstacle Running Adventures365. 2023 Recap Compilation – Lessons Learned and Things Remembered!It's the end of the year which means it is time for our two massive 2023 compilation episodes! This is the second and it has clips of the most important moments of the show, biggest news stories, quotes read, and a compilation of names of everyone who has been on the show this year! It's a long one so it may take a while to finish but we appreciate however much you end up listening. We hope it is a great way to put a bow on 2023, and you enjoy the highlights of the year!
2023-12-316h 11Obstacle Running Adventures364. 2023 Recap Compilation – Bloopers, Jokes, Good Times, Oh My!It's the end of the year which means it is time for our two massive 2023 compilation episodes! This is the first and it has clips of the funniest moments of the show, memes described, jokes told, post credit audio you may have missed, and all that fun stuff this year! It's a long one so it may take a while to finish but we appreciate however much you end up listening. We hope it makes you smile and keeps you company during long holiday travel or several long runs! 0:00 – 2:44 – Intro 2:44 – 8:33 – Quick News...
2023-12-234h 58Obstacle Running Adventures363. Spartan World Championships with Nikolaj Dam!For our last regular episode of the year we wanted to have a guest on to talk about the Spartan World Championships in Abu Dhabi! We wanted a foreign athlete on the show but were worried about potential language barriers. When we saw that Nikolaj Dam took third place in the beast, was on the Danish team with Ida and Leon who took third, and participated in the 3K we were excited to reach out to him! We discuss his start in OCR, his successful weekend in Abu Dhabi, thoughts on the 3K format, adventure...
2023-12-181h 24Obstacle Running Adventures361. Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Nick Gagnon!Friend of the show Nick Gagnon set out to hike the appalachian trail earlier this year! Many listeners will remember us mentioning both his start and completion in quick news during previous episodes but only patreon supporters knew that I interviewed him back in October! It was great catching up with our Canadian friend and learning about his months long adventure where he perservered through barriers such as weather, overpacking, assault, animals, a couple thousand miles, and a whole lot of elevation. Learn about terms like trail magic, silk blazing, pack shakedown, as well as...
2023-12-041h 39
Northern LightsEpisode 9 - Don't Forget to Register!! (with Matthew Overcast)Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It's October 2nd! That means you better have registered with the State of Minnesota if you're selling cannabis products. But that's not the only thing going on, we're also talking about the OCM Director, talking about medical cannabis access, and talking about the tasty products that we tried from Trail Magic and Foundry Nation.Then we talk with Matthew Overcast of North Star Law Group about his background and what he brings to the firm. From growing to teaching, Matthew has a background...
2023-10-021h 05
Northern LightsOur Interview With... Erin DuPreeComment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Today we’re sharing an interview that we did with the previously named director of the Office of Cannabis Management, Erin DuPree. Erin’s been the talk of a lot of news surrounding the cannabis industry here in Minnesota, and we wanted to give her an opportunity to share her side of the story. During this conversation, Erin shared her experiences around that appointment, but also about what it was like navigating cannabis regulation as a small business owner. Erin also shares her advic...
2023-09-3034 min
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyBonus Episode: A break down with former cannabis director Erin DuPreeOn this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with Erin DuPree in her most extensive interview yet about becoming Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management. In an earlier episode this week, Michael and Becky spoke with public relations expert Mike Zipko about the controversy surrounding DuPree's departure. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe
2023-09-2934 min
Northern LightsEmergency Pod - Named OCM Director Erin DuPree ResignsComment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Breaking News! Just one day after her appointment as the director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, Erin DuPree has resigned. Join John, Marcus, and Tanner yet again as they unpack the events of the last 36 hours.Support the show
2023-09-2318 min
Northern LightsEmergency Pod - Erin DuPree Named Director of OCMComment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Breaking News! On September 21st, Gov. Tim Walz unveiled the selection of Erin DuPree as the inaugural director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Dive in with John, Marcus, and Tanner as they unpack this significant announcement.Fun Fact of the Day: Erin DuPree's grandfather, Representative Andrew Wambach (District 63, 1935-36), voted in favor of the original cannabis criminalization law in Minnesota. The vote on H.F. 7 took place on April 24, 1935, and Rep. Wambach was one...
2023-09-2223 minObstacle Running Adventures347. Lisa Musacchio on Racing Happy, Music, and Her Spartan Race Winning Streak!Lisa Musacchio is a name that has been mentioned on the show often when reviewing podiums in our quick news segment! We only more recently noticed just how dominant she has been with her winning the Palmerton Spartan Super and Sprint, Asheville Spartan Super and Sprint, as well as the West Virginia Spartan Beast all in the past couple months! We discuss her progression as an athlete, her full time job as a teacher, thoughts on trying a Savage Race, how she uses music in her training, the importance of racing happy, what races she...
2023-08-281h 03Obstacle Running Adventures338. Kaci Monroe on Grit, Spartan Race Changes, and Savage Race Ohio!We had Kaci Monroe on the show to talk about her previous experience with Spartan Race, her recent podium at a Savage Point Series Race, and much more! Kaci is someone who we have wanted to have on the show for a few years now. We are a weekly show so there are only 52 episodes in a year which sounds like a lot but isn't that many when you see how we plan out our year of coverage with all the events we cover. We had a weekend prepared for a Savage Ohio finisher and...
2023-06-271h 09Obstacle Running Adventures336. Annie Dube on Making the Jump to Elite, Spartan 3K Thoughts, and Her First Savage Race!Annie Dube was frequently found on the podium in some pretty big events, and is still a member of the OCR Dream Team. Unfortunately with Spartan Race drastically changing the format of their series we have been robbed from seeing her and many other athletes compete lately. She did jump into her first Savage Race in Charlotte, NC last weekend and won by about 8 minutes so we had her on to discuss her experience with a different race series. We also talk about when athletes should make the decision to jump up to elite from age group...
2023-06-121h 00Obstacle Running Adventures335. Goliathon with Winner Isaac Waychoff!There are a lot of incredible events that don't get the love they deserve, I would put Goliathon towards the top of that list. We weren't able to go down to the event due to the aforementioned house construction but I looked through the results for a potential guest. I saw that there was only one athlete who reached the status of David this year (which is a pretty damn big deal). Isaac Waychoff was that athlete so I reached out to him about coming on the show! It was great hearing about his gymnastic...
2023-06-061h 02Obstacle Running Adventures331. Cairn University's Highlander Mudder with Dave Willard!Katelyn and I (Mike) first got into OCR back when we were in college and would have loved an event on our campus! That's what Cairn University is doing with their Highlander Mudder event that they had a couple weekends ago. We reached out to Dave Willard who is the Director of Partnerships for the college and who helped put the event together. We discuss what they learned about event planning when it comes to OCR, where they got their scoring system from, thoughts on the future of the event and much more! Please support...
2023-05-0850 minMcBee CareThreadsRebuilding an Efficient IRF TeamCheryl Crumpton, Special Chief Services Administrator, Cheyenne Regional Medical CenterBecky Carey, Program Director, Cheyenne Regional Medical CenterMarjorie Mantione, Clinical Consulting Manager, McBeeErin Duffey-Dupree, Clinical Consulting Manager, McBeeWhen embarking on a new business venture, where does one begin? This was the question that Cheyenne Regional Medical Center faced when it made the decision to establish an IRF management team.In this episode, Cheryl Crumpton and Becky Carey discuss the obstacles they encountered while overseeing the rehabilitation program at their Wyoming-based facility. They also delve into the measures they took to ensure they met all the regulatory requirements...
2023-04-2431 minObstacle Running Adventures320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve "Bacon" Martin!You've heard us talk about it for a while on the show but now we have an episode that goes into more detail about the New England OCR Expo happening on March 11th! Last time we were just vendors for the event but this year Mike has been on the planning committee working alongside this episode's guest Steve "Bacon" Martin! We genuinely hope to see as many of you awesome people as possible and use code MSTEF5 for $5 off your ticket! 0:00 – 3:11 – Intro 3:11 – 8:00 – Quick News 8:00 – 8:53 – Content Preface 8:53 - 30:10 - Steve "Bac...
2023-02-1934 min
Resilience In Action with Erin BrownHow Resilience Shows Up in Policing with Dupree FosterCan you be so sure of the person you want to be at a young age?That's the question we answer with our guest this week.In this episode of Resilience In Action with Erin Brown, we chat with Dupree Foster. Dupree shares stories from his childhood that proves the notion of us having pretty good idea of who we wanted to be. He shares what his experience in policing has been and what happened that had him ready to quit the force! He gives us insight on what he looks for...
2023-02-1451 minObstacle Running Adventures317. Newbsanity's Night Ops with Winner Nicole Lunder!We had Nicole Lunder on the show to talk about her win at last weekend's Night Ops which was put on by Newbsanity! Nicole is fairly new to the sport of obstacle course racing so in addition to talking about Newbsanity's Night Ops we talk about her experiences at Savage Race, OCRWC, and more as well! 0:00 – 2:39 – Intro 2:39 – 8:45 – Quick News 8:45 – 9:23 – Content Preface 9:23 - 52:44 - Nicole Lunder Interview 52:44 - End – Outro Next episode should be on The Run Show in Boston! ____ News Stories: New Engl...
2023-01-3058 minObstacle Running Adventures316. Ulrikke Evensen on Spartan World Championships, World's Toughest Mudder, and More!With this show being based out of the United States it's easy to focus on who we have in North America. When it comes to the sport as a whole though it's a massive disservice to the excellent athletes over in Europe! Trying to get better at this we are really excited to have Ulrikke Evensen on the show for the first time! Mike was able to meet her and have a quick word at OCRWC last year but she is an athlete definitely deserving her own episode! We talk about her athletic background, thoughts...
2023-01-231h 20Obstacle Running Adventures314. Frozen Clam Obstaplunge Audio and Interviews!For the new year we did an event that Mike has had an eye on for years, the Frozen Clam Obstaplunge! We were also able to make an episode out of it with event audio and interviews with a few participants as well as the CEO of Mentor Rhode Island Jo-Anne Schofield, the fund development manager from Mentor Rhode Island Jenny Gruslin, the head of Kids in the Canyon Don Blais, and the builder of the obstacles Ryan McGowan from Laidback Fitness! If you are in the area this is definitely an event to check...
2023-01-0936 min
Going North PodcastEp. 819 – A Social Worker's Journey of Faith, Grief, and Recovery with Emily Hill"There was some addiction issues kind of riddled through my home and there was this deep grief, and I really had to figure out who is this God that I have told so many people about." – Emily Hill Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, minister, licensed social worker, and hospice chaplain, Emily Hill. Emily and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Everyday Epiphany: Discovering God in Every Moment”, embracing authenticity in one's faith journey, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What grief and end of life care taught Emily about livingWhen did Emily’s...
2022-03-0933 min
On a MissionEpisode 31:: Priestess with Erin Duffy-BurkeTrigger warning: Erin talks about her sister’s death by suicide in this episode. Please take care of yourself and maybe skip this episode if this subject will trigger you today. Erin Duffy-Burke is many things. She works as an independent minister, spiritual director, yoga therapist, birth doula, the list goes on. We talk about Mary and Jesus, birth and death, trees and books. We talk about her call to the priesthood and why she uses the word priestess to describe it. Stay tuned for a contemplative conversation about what Erin has learned so far about life an...
2021-10-0349 min
Obstacle Running Adventures198. The OCR Coven Podcast with Kim DeVoss!We have wanted to have Kim DeVoss (host of the podcast OCR Coven) on our show ever since she released her very first episode back in July. However, we wanted her to build up a backlog of episodes (so you can binge her show now) before we had her on our show! 0:00 - 1:59 - Intro 1:59 - 7:20 - Quick News 7:20 - 7:47 - Content Preface 7:47 - 48:42 - Kim DeVoss Interview 48:42 - End - Outro Bigs Backyard Ultra ORM's 500th Episode City Challenge New Jersey
2020-10-1952 min
Sirens: A Bombshell productionTik Tok Ya Don't StopThis week Erin and Radha regroup while Loren takes a much-deserved vacation. They do a quick review on COVID-19 with the good (100 days no new cases in New Zealand), the bad (cases in Brazil, India, and the United States continue to grow), and the ugly (long-term economic consequences in the United States, India, and Brazil). They also dig into the recent explosion and protests in Lebanon and then go deep on the recent executive order impacting TikTok and WeChat. After reminding us that Afghanistan is still a thing, they talk about the lack of accurate and comprehensive briefings for POTUS...
2020-08-1148 min
The Mike Harding Folk ShowMike Harding Folk Show 267PODCAST: 31 Mar 201901 Adieu Du Village - Le Vent Du Nord - Territoires02 Hangman - Naomi Bedford, Paul Simmonds - Singing It All Back Home - Appalachian Ballads Of English and Scottish Origin03 Windmills - Daoiri Farrell - A Lifetime Of Happiness04 I Can't Find Brummagem - Jon Wilks - Midlife05 Tatter Jack Walsh, Larry The Beerdrinker, Round The House - Morga - Morga06 Black Myself - Our Native Daughters - Songs Of Our Native Daughters07 My Son D...
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Lean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipErin S. DuPree, M.D., FACOG, Joint Commission Center...Joining me for episode #222 of the podcast is Erin S. DuPree, M.D., FACOG, the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President for the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare. Dr. DuPree is an OB/GYN by training, was previously the Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. She is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and is also a TeamSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) master trainer. For a link to this episode, refer people to www.leanblog.org/222. One thing...
2015-05-2039 min