It's the Climb
The podcast that helps you make your everyday climb.
Episodes
In this episode, Andy and Jonas sat down with Dr. Jamie Schroeder.
Jamie is an assistant professor of Clinical Radiology at the University of California in San Francisco with a master’s degree in Bioengineering from Stanford University, a doctorate in Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics from the University of Oxford, and a medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
But that’s not all, Jamie is also a world class rower who ...
In this episode, Andy and Jonas sat down with Donald Lawson. Donald is an experienced skipper with an impressive history working in the maritime industry and is currently working towards becoming the first African American in history to sail solo, non-stop, around the world. He is a prime example of the power of persistence and dedication in the pursuit of your everyday climb.
Check out this episode of It’s the Climb to hear the wh...
In this episode, Andy and Jonas sat down with Ben Supik. Ben is a fitness and nutrition expert who has consulted with some of the top universities and Fortune 500 companies in the country.
He is also the founder of Activate Body, a personal training and nutrition coaching studio in Baltimore, where he provides expert-level fitness coaching in an intimate setting for people who aren't interested in the traditional gym environment.
B...
In this episode, Andy sat down with Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a has been running marathons since 2000, but in 2006 her life was changed when a nagging injury turned out to be MS. Due to physical challenges, Cheryl struggled with keeping her exercise goals alive, but she persisted and was fitted for a brace called an ankle-foot orthosis which helped her run without the fear of falling. As a result, since her diagnosis, she has complete...
In this episode, Andy and Jonas sat down with Ben Supik. Ben is a fitness and nutrition expert who has consulted with some of the top universities and Fortune 500 companies in the country.
He is also the founder of Activate Body, a personal training and nutrition coaching studio in Baltimore, where he provides expert-level fitness coaching in an intimate setting for people who aren't interested in the traditional gym environment.
B...
In this episode, Andy and Jonas sat down with Griff Aldrich.
Griff is a college basketball coach, currently serving as the head coach of the Longwood Lancers in Virginia. In his first four years of leadership he has lead the team to their first ever Division I NCAA Tournament appearance, a Big South Championship, and a Big South regular season title. As a result of Griff’s influence, the Lancers have become one of the most drastic ...
In this episode, Andy sat down with Susan Simmons.
Susan is a Canadian marathon swimmer living with MS, Multiple Sclerosis—a chronic and progressive autoimmune disease that impacts the brain’s nerve cells and spinal cord, leading to symptoms such as uncontrolled spasms, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, pain, and impaired vision, balance, and coordination, just to name a few.
Susan was diagnosed in 1995 at the age of 30 and was told to...
In this episode, Andy and Jonas sat down with Todd Carmichael. Todd is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, television host, and adventure traveler.
He is the co-founder of La Colombe, a coffee company founded on a mission to serve the best coffee, and has since gone on to use its success as a platform to influence meaningful change around the world—including long-term support for Haitian coffee farmers, advocating for National...
In this episode, Andy and Jonas sat down to discuss what they’ve learned from their first round of guests, Michelle Petties, Ricky Haro, Chris Warner, Matthew Jeffers, Lori Schneider, Michelle Steinke-Baumgard, and Jon Talarico.
As Andy points out, it’s not enough to hear amazing stories and lessons; we also have to reflect on how we can apply them to our lives. And that’s what this episode aims to help us do.
Check out this episod...
In today’s episode Andy and Jonas sat down with Jon Talarico.
Jon is one the world’s leading experts in building high-value relationships, having worked with leaders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and people just like you and me. Through his company, Million in You, he helps people create an impactful, flourishing, and prosperous life.
But things haven’t always been sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows for Jon. As a child, he struggled ...
In today’s episode Andy and Jonas sat down with Michelle Steinke-Baumgard. As an author, speaker, fitness coach, mother, and remarried widow, Michelle is on a mission to help people live a full, fit, and intentional life beyond life’s hardest moments.
After losing her husband Mitch in 2009, Michelle used exercise to work through her grief and found it to be so powerful that she eventually quit her corporate job and become a full-ti...
In today’s episode Andy and Jonas sat down with Lori Schneider. Lori is a mountaineer, author, educator, international speaker, and advocate.
At the age of 43, Lori was diagnosed with MS: multiple sclerosis. When the initial shock wore off, she decided to lean into her love for adventure and set out to climb the highest peak on every continent—going on to beat the odds and become the first person in the world with MS to conquer the...
In today’s episode Andy and Jonas sat down with Matthew Jeffers. Matthew is an actor based in New York City where he’s worked on numerous off-Broadway productions and currently works on NBC’s hit show New Amsterdam where he plays the role of Dr. Mark Walsh, and you can also see him playing the role of Russell on Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Soon, you’ll be able to see Matthew star in a feature film along with actress Sarah H...
In today’s episode Andy and Jonas sat down with Chris Warner. Chris is one of America’s most accomplished mountaineers, leadership educators, and entrepreneurs.
He is the ninth United States citizen to summit both Everest and K2 (and for those of you who don’t know, Everest may be the tallest mountain in the world, but K2 is perhaps the hardest mountain in the world to climb because of the athleticism and technical skills required ...
In today’s episode, Andy and Jonas sat down with Ricky Haro. Ricky is a force of nature. Aside from his work as an adventure mountaineering guide, Ricky has also worked as a SERE specialist with the Air Force, training service members in Survival Evasion, Resistance, and Escape. And if that weren’t enough, Ricky is also an endurance runner, having completed marathons across the globe, and even completed the Badwater Ultramarathon, ...
In this episode, Andy and Jonas sat down with Michelle Petties. Michelle is the author of Leaving Large, a book detailing her journey as a recovering food addict. In this episode, Michelle shares the secret to ending the battle between mind, body, and hunger—what Michelle refers to as our “Food Stories.” As you’re about to hear, these food stories we tell ourselves often provide misconceptions about the purpose of food. Check out t...
In this inaugural episode of the podcast, Andy and Jonas sat down to reminisce about their climbing adventures together, their personal struggles and the lessons learned along the way. Check out this episode of It’s the Climb to learn more.
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