Welcome to our podcast! Each week we’ll feature a short discussion on a broad range of relevant topics centered around fear, social justice, courage and transformation.
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The Lost Art of Struggle with Geoff Janey
In this episode of Conversations in Courage , we sit down with Geoff Janey , founder of JET Boston (Janey Elite Training) —a coach, entrepreneur, and father who built a training culture rooted in connection, standards, and real community. Geoff shares how he went from a stable 9–5 to taking the leap into full-time coaching, why he believes we’re “in service, not sales,” and the mindset shift that…
Manifestation Part 2: Reflection and Journaling with Ashley
As promised, Ashley recorded a companion audio for those who wanted to go beyond the conversation and see what arises to the surface through the practices of journaling and/ or contemplation. We recommend you find a quiet place where you can be comfortable, curious, and courageous. If you're journaling, bring a pen and paper along. (Yes, old school analog!) If you're choosing to listen and…
Manifestation isn’t about begging the universe for a better car. And it definitely isn’t about blaming yourself for every hard thing you go through. It’s about authorship, alignment, and the courage to build a life that actually feels like yours. In this episode of Conversations in Courage , Ashley and Mark rethink manifestation through the lenses of neuroscience, social sciences, and…
Where Science Meets Soul: Dr. Rachele Pojednic on Longevity, Recovery, and Building a Strong Life from the Inside Out
You’ve probably heard the buzzwords: longevity, metabolic health, stress, recovery, and cold plunging- But what does the science actually say? And more importantly, how do we make it meaningful? In this episode, Mark & Ashley sit down with Dr. Rachele Pojednic- scientist, researcher, educator, and creator of Strong Process . Together, they explore the sweet spot where evidence meets embodiment ,…
When the System Fails a Child: Nathan’s Story & A Mother’s Bill
Content Warning: This conversation includes descriptions of child abuse and institutional failure. Please take care while listening. Ashley and Mark sit down with advocate and mom Jennifer Baptista, whose son Nathan was harmed at school. After investigations stalled and accountability faltered, Jennifer began pushing legislation to require cameras in Massachusetts' sub-separate/special-education…
We all say we want to be informed—but what if the constant feed is quietly wrecking our nervous systems? Ashley and Mark unpack the cycle of outrage diets and dopamine loops : why we can’t stop scrolling, how to build healthier media habits, and what it means to keep yourself well enough to still give a damn. It’s part wellness, part sociology, part marriage banter—and a reminder that attention is…
Everybody, Every Body: Inclusivity, Longevity, and the Science of Movement with Eliza Nimon Part 2
In this two-part conversation, Ashley and Mark sit down with Eliza Nimon- Pilates teacher, holistic wellness professional, and founder of The Unfold Method, as she shares her journey from athlete to teacher- weaving together anatomy, spirituality, health, and lived experience. Across both episodes, we talk about: Eliza’s unexpected path into Pilates and why it chose her as much as she chose it How…
Everybody, Every Body: Inclusivity, Longevity, and the Science of Movement with Eliza Nimon Part 1
In this two-part conversation, Ashley and Mark sit down with Eliza Nimon- Pilates teacher, holistic wellness professional, and founder of The Unfold Method, as she shares her journey from athlete to teacher- weaving together anatomy, spirituality, health, and lived experience. Across both episodes, we talk about: Eliza’s unexpected path into Pilates and why it chose her as much as she chose it How…
We’re Back: Desire, Discomfort, and the Courage to Begin Again
After a year away, Conversations in Courage is back. In this relaunch episode, Ashley and Mark reflect on what’s changed since the podcast began five years ago, and what it means to return with deeper clarity and purpose. They talk about: The tension between desire and infrastructure (and why we almost didn’t come back) Mark’s new Substack, Leaders Are Human and why he’s challenging…
In this inspiring episode Ashley and Mark welcome Jessie Alegría, a dynamic entrepreneur, dancer, fitness professional and community builder, to share her powerful story of reinvention and creating brave spaces. Jessie believes that movement (and especially dance) is not just fitness, but a path to reclaim identity and purpose. To connect with Jessie - Instagram: @jessie_alegria and @hiphoppopup…