Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone

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Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast

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With Personal Trainers/Coaches/Athletes Christine Conti and Brian Prendergast, aka Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone, discuss Fitness, Health, Nutrition, Running, Longevity, Vitality and Healthy People Doing Healthy Things. Guest Stars on the Regular!

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Lori Ann Roland, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LCADC - Episode 340

Episode 340 - Lori Ann Roland, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LCADC

“Seeing yourself differently, knowing your worth and being open to receiving services are often the first steps to living the life that you truly want to live!” -Lori Roland

 

Welcome to the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast featuring your favorite “Fit Crazies,” Brian Prendergast and Christine Conti! On today’s episode, get ready to work on the MOST important aspect of your health that is often neglected, your mental health! To help us tackle this powerful topic, we decided to call in “the big guns!” Let’s hear it for an amazing mental health expert, as well as a long-time friend, by the name of Lori Roland. In this show, in addition to the usual laughs and “fit crazie” antics, Lori sheds some light on the most common mental health issues and struggles facing adolescents and adults in 2024. After decades of experience as a licensed professional counselor and private therapist who specializes in addictions, Lori has seen it all! You will not want to miss the amazing takeaways and golden nuggets revealed in this conversation. This episode might just change your life or the life of someone you love! Feel free to learn more about Lori by visiting www.LoriAnnRoland.com

 

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com

 

Lori Ann Roland Links and Sites:

www.LoriAnnRoland.com

Instagram @loriannrolandcounselingllc

LinkedIn: Lori Roland

 

 

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Tony Berlant - Co-Founder, VP at Q4 Active “Stronger Brain. Healthier Body.” - Episode 318

Episode 318 - Tony Berlant - Co-Founder, VP at Q4 Active “Stronger Brain. Healthier Body.”

“Exercise alone does wonders for your brain health…. physical activity with brain activity is more beneficial to your brain.”

“We can grow new neurons and change neuropathways…neurogenesis…neuroplasticity...there is an awesome energy about older people. ”


Get excited! Christine and Brian are super pumped to share with you the greatly anticipated debut of the one and only Tony Berlant! Joining the show from Woodland Hills, California at the flagship location of Q4 Active, Tony is ready to reveal an entirely new fitness studio concept. Recognizing the need for older adults to not only work on their physical health, but also improve their brain performance, Tony and his business partner created an interval-based, circuit training program that translates into real world situations. Listen up as Tony explains what makes the circuit training at Q4 Active so effective when it comes to improving both physical and cognitive health. Since opening its doors in April 2024, Q4 Active has made a tremendous impact on its community and is already looking to the future with the goal of franchising this concept around the globe! Learn more about Q4 Active at www.Q4-Active.com! It's time to grow some new neurons and improve ALL aspects of our fitness! 

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com



Tony Berlant and Q4 Active Links and Sites:

Instagram: @q4active

Facebook: Q4Active

LinkedIn: Tony Berlant

Website: www.Q4-active.com

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Angie Miller, MS., LCMHC, RYT ® 200 - Global Fitness and Wellness Educator, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Speaker, Host of NASM’s Strong Minds, Strong Body Podcast - Episode 264

Episode 264 - Angie Miller, MS., LCMHC, RYT ® 200 - Global Fitness and Wellness Educator, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Speaker, Host of NASM’s Strong Minds, Strong Body Podcast, Writer, Creator of the Emotional Motion Midlife Transformation Program. 


“The best way to feel good is to do what makes you feel good…do it more and more!” 

“It’s not my job to fix people, it’s their job to fix themselves.” 

“All things in life that matter most take time and tenacity.” 


In this episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone podcast, it is time to reevaluate the state of your mental and physical health! Let’s welcome, the one, the only, Angie Miller. As a licensed clinical mental health therapist and veteran in the fitness industry, Angie is on a mission to bridge the gap between the body and the mind by educating the world about the countless benefits of exercise to fight anxiety, increase focus, decrease depression, improve confidence, and much more. Today, Angie shares a

personal story of her evolution from elementary school teacher and fitness instructor, to mental health therapist, host of NASM’s STRONG MINDS, STRONG BODY Podcast, and creator of Angie Miller Fitness. Listen closely while Angie unpacks some of the most effective ways to communicate and educate clients about the power of the mind in order to create a mindset of success, resiliency and happiness. If you have been questioning whether or not starting an exercise program could affect your mood and allow you to feel strong and healthy from the inside and out, this episode is for you! 


Stay Fit! Stay Crazie! 

Brian and Christine

www.twofitcrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com

Podcast: Strong Minds Strong Body (sponsored by NASM) 

Links/Email: 

Strong Mind, Strong Body on Apple Podcasts 

Health Blog | Angie Miller Fitness 

angie@angiemillerfitness.com 

Social Media Handles: 

Insta @angiemillerfitness 

Facebook: @angiemillerfit 

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Dr. Major Mindy Moyer - Episode 232

Episode 232 - Dr. Major Mindy Moyer

“That’s a terrible idea! What time?”

“How ironic that I was in the middle of my Ph.D. program researching…when it happened.”

-Doctor Major Mindy Moyer

Get ready for another awesome episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast! Today, the Fit Crazies welcome the one, the only, Dr. Mindy! You’ve heard about this rock star in previous shows when it comes to skydiving adventures, medical advice, crewing IRONMAN and the C and O Canal 100 Miler races and more, but today, you are in for a treat! It’s time to hear Dr. Mindy’s story, a story that is sure to pull at your heartstrings and inspire you to run through a brick wall all at the same time. Dr. Mindy is one badass human and just happens to be one of the strongest women I around. If you need a little inspiration, listen closely as Dr. Mindy shares her secrets of how to triumph over adversity and adopt a “keep f’ing going” attitude. You will want to hear about what happened half-way through her Ph.D. program as she was writing a thesis designed to reveal the lack of support and shocking number of suicides committed by reservists. This episode is not to be missed! It may just save your life or the life of someone you love! Thank you, Dr. Mindy!

Stay Healthy!

Christine and Brian

www.twofitcrazies.com

IG @twofitcrazies

Facebook: Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, Brian Prendergast, Christine Conti

Website: www.twofitcrazies.com


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Rev Skip Jennings: Minister, Author, Speaker, Coach - Mind Body Spirit Solution LLC - Episode 201

Episode 201 - Rev Skip Jennings: Minister, Author, Speaker, Coach - Mind Body Spirit Solution LLC


“What am I to learn in this space? Who am I? Why am I here? How am I to serve?” “In this “Sacred Reset,” we need to go back into what brought you peace before…we are here to learn lessons.” - Rev Skip

Website: www.skipjennings.com

Follow Skip: https://linktr.ee/skipjennings

Facebook/Instagram: Rev Skip Jennings @revskipjennings

Twitter: @skipjennings

Emails: skip@skipjennings.com

Podcast: High Conscious Conversations with Skip Jennings

Today’s episode of the Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone Podcast is “Where It’s At!” Christine and Brian welcome one of the most inspirational and spiritual guests in the history of the show, the Rev Skip Jennings. Sit back for a powerful episode that may just change the way you look at the course of your life. After a long and successful career as a fitness leader and educator, Rev Skip reveals what lead him to “detox” and release everything he learned in life in order to “find my own way.” Rev Skip discusses how his false sense of what was important in life lead him to hit “rock bottom.” After a deep dive into the world of meditation and developing a new understanding of peace and servitude, Rev. Skip is on a mission to teach others how to be still, embrace their spirituality, and to enjoy life’s journey. Listen closely as Rev. Skip deconstructs his views of the world as it continues along in a “Sacred Reset.” “It is time to focus on what brought us peace and joy…it’s going to be okay…ask yourself, what am I to learn in this space?”

Enjoy!

Two Fit Crazies

TFCpro@twofitcrazies.com

www.twofitcrazies.com

The 101st NJAHPERD Convention, Long Branch, NJ (Part 2) - Episode 148

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Episode 147/148 - The 101st NJAHPERD Convention, Long Branch, NJ

“​NJAHPERD is dedicated to advancing quality health education, physical education, recreation, dance education, and athletics through professional development, programming, advocacy, and collegial exchange. The Association​ ​promotes responsibility​ and development of healthy active lifestyles for New Jersey’s students, educators and community members.”

In Episode(s) 147/148, the Two Fit Crazies are on location at the 101st NJ AHPRED Convention at the Ocean Palace Resort in Long Branch, New Jersey. The Fit Crazies are on a mission to provide health and physical education teachers a platform so their voices for change can be heard around-the-world. Judy LoBianco, former president of SHAPE America and current event coordinator, shares her passion for new initiatives to improve both social and emotional learning through Health. Moves. Minds. John Russo, NJ AHPRED executive director, shares his view on the state of physical education and the power of fully educating teachers on identifying the warning signs for depression and suicide. Get ready to be inspired by some of the most innovative and energetic health and physical educators, administrators, and superintendents from the state of New Jersey and beyond. Are you curious about what your children learn in health and physical education classes? Are you familiar with the importance of social and emotional learning? This episode is a must listen. There is nothing more important than your physical and mental health! Let’s change the world!

-The Two Fit Crazies

www.twofitcrazies.com

NJAPHERD: www.njahperd.org

Shape America: https://www.shapeamerica.org/

health.moves.minds

Attitudes In Reverse: https://www.shapeamerica.org/events/healthmovesminds/default.aspx

A.I.R. Facebook/Insta: @attitudesinreverse

Twitter: @attitudeinrev

Dove Self Esteem Project: https://www.dove.com/us/en/dove-self-esteem-project.html

Elmora Troopers (Elizabeth, NJ LL Baseball): http://www.elmorayouth.com/ #jerseyshake




Laurie Jiminez - Relentless Minds Podcast, Host / Conquer Your Day Program, Creator - Episode 112

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Episode 112 Laurie Jimenez - Relentless Minds Podcast, Host / Conquer Your Day Program, Creator

 

“...embrace where you came from…” “...ignore the outside noise and be aware of when you are conforming to social norms.” “I take full responsibility of EVERYTHING in my life.” -Laurie Jimenez

 

In Episode 112, the Two Fit Crazies welcome the “relentless mind” of Laurie Jimenez! Laurie joins the Fit Crazies from Alexandria, Virginia where she is currently working as a dental hygienist by day, but an advocate for EVERYONE who wishes to own their own story and create the life they deserve. Laurie talks about how her experience breaking free from a “cult-like” religion and then excommunicated by her church, family and friends lead to her to a period of darkness; a period that she needed to experience in order to wake-up and rewire her brain. Laurie’s story is both heart wrenching and miraculous, and in this episode, she reveals how she draws from her tumultuous past to inspire others to be more “relentless” through her own podcast, Relentless Minds. (Fit Crazy Christine even makes an appearance on one episode!) Laurie also reveals her new program, “Conquer the Day,” intended to provide people with a plan that will hold them accountable for their mind, body, and soul. Laurie Jimenez is RELENTLESS!

 

Two Fit Crazies

 

Facebook: Laurie Jimenez

Instagram: laurie_jimenez_

Website: info@lauriejimenez.com

LinkedIn: Laurie Jimenez

Bryan Price, Ph.D. - Founder of Top Mental Game/Executive Director of Buccino Leadership Institute at Seton Hall University - Episode 101

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Episode 101 – Lt. Col. (Retired) Bryan Price, Ph.D. – Founder Top Mental Game/Executive Director of the Buccino Leadership Academy at Seton Hall University

In Episode 101, the Two Fit Crazies have the honor of hosting, in studio, a Brian’s longtime friend and friend of the show, Bryan Price to hear of his Forrest Gump-like journey in athletics, military, leadership roles, coaching, his love of #sports and Mental Skills Training, which has become his passionate pursuit as he enters civilian life. As intriguing as ever, Bryan will have you slapping the floor ready to “D Up” anything that comes your way.

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Bryan C. Price, Ph.D. is the founder of Top Mental Game, a provider of professional coaching and mental skills training for athletes in high school, college, and the professional ranks. He is also the founding Executive Director of the Buccino Leadership Institute at Seton Hall University. Prior to starting Top Mental Game and joining Seton Hall in 2018, he spent the first half of a 20-year Army career in operational assignments as an Apache helicopter pilot, including combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. From 2012-2018, he was an Academy Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and the Director of the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) at the U.S. Military Academy. He is known for his published research on terrorist leadership and organizational behavior, and he is the author of Targeting Top Terrorists: Understanding Leadership Removal in Counterterrorism Strategy by Columbia University Press. He holds a B.S. from the U.S. Military Academy in U.S. history, an M.A. in international relations from St. Mary’s University (TX), and an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from Stanford University.  In his role as the CTC Director, he was asked to testify in front of Congress and frequently briefed the nation’s top counterterrorism leaders, including the Secretary of Defense, Directors of the CIA, and multiple combatant commanders. At West Point, he was a three-year starter and team captain on the baseball team, setting school records in career and season runs scored as well as hits in a season. A three-time All-Patriot League selection, Price was named on the Patriot League All-Decade Team (1990-2000). He also served as an assistant coach (infield/first base coach) on the team during the 2010 and 2013 seasons, which included a Patriot League Championship and a trip to the NCAA Regionals.

Bryan truly is an incredible man.

We Thank You Bryan for your service to our country and for all that you contribute to the world at large.

Stay Focused Fans!

Two Fit Crazies

www.twofitcrazies.com

 

For more on Bryan Price:

Top Mental Game: http://topmentalgame.com/

Buccino Leadership Institute at Seton Hall University: https://www.shu.edu/leadership/index.cfm

Combating Terrorism Center at U.S. Military Academy: https://ctc.usma.edu/

Facebook: Bryan Price

LinkedIn: Bryan Price

 

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NJAHPERD 100th Annual Convention - Part 2 - Episode 91

Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone 

Episode 91 - NJ AHPRED 100th Annual Convention - PART 2: PRESENTERS & VENDORS 

New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 

February 24th-27th at Ocean Palace Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ 

“Reflections of the past-vision for the future” 

1919-2019 

 

NJAHPRED MISSION STATEMENT:

NJAHPRED is dedicated to advancing quality health education, physical education, recreation, dance education, and athletics through professional development, programming, advocacy, and collegial exchange. The Association promotes the development of healthy active lifestyles for New Jersey’s students, educators and community members.   

 

In Episode 91, ​ the Two Fit Crazies bring you Part 2 of their live podcast from the 100th Anniversary of the NJAHPRED Convention in Long Branch, New Jersey in February 2019. After hearing from tons of stellar Physical Educators in episode 90, the Two Fit Crazies hand over the mics to the innovative presenters and vendors. In this episode, some top educational companies discuss some of the latest products that are revolutionizing the way schools teach physical education classes. They also explain how these programs are not only accessible, but also attainable and affordable. In addition, we sat down with some of the most forward-thinking and creative dance and fitness educators who are empowering students through music, movement, and mind-body awareness. Be inspired by these amazing educators who are laser-focused on improving the lives of our youth by educating them on the importance of health and physical activity!    

 

Enjoy! 

Two Fit Crazies

www.twofitcrazies.com

 

NJAHPERD Information:

Website: ​ www.njahperd.org 

Email: ​njahpred@verizon.net 

Phone: 732-918-9999   

Chandler Walker - Stone Age Fuel/"Chanslogic"/Culture of Care - Episode 89

Episode 89 

Chandler Walker - Stone Age Fuel/“Chanslogic”/Culture of Care     

 “The one thing that people will never forget is how you make them feel.”  -Chandler Walker   

In Episode 89, the Two Fit Crazies had a blast with Chandler Walker who “ZOOMed” in from a very cold and windy Reno, Nevada. Chandler, the mastermind behind “Chanslogic,” the founder of Stone Age Fuel, and the creator of Culture of Care, shares his amazing story of how growing up with 5 sisters and a degree in biochemistry and microbiology lead him to be a self-proclaimed “Health Detective.” In college, Chandler made startling discoveries about what was “really” in the supplements being offered to the public and traveled the nation giving seminars revealing the truth behind the labels. Chandler, now compelled to educate the masses, created his 5 Pillars of health to help his largely female-based clientele take action and take control of their lives. Through Chandler’s 8-week courses that focus on cognitive behavior therapy and an in-depth approach to disrupt unhealthy behaviors, he is making huge waves in the health and fitness industry!     

 

Enjoy! 

Two Fit Crazies

 

Website: ​

www.stoneagefuel.com​

www.chanslogic.com      

Twitter: CHANDLERSAF  

Instagram: Chandler Walker 

Facebook: Chandler Walker OR Stone Age Fuel 

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