Stories of Strength

On this episode of Stories Of Strength, Jay is joined by former NFL Wide receiver and Return Specialist who is currently the Team Ambassador of the New Orleans Saints, Michael “Beer Man” Lewis! Despite only playing football his freshman year of high school, Michael found great success playing flag-football in his early twenties while also working as a Budweiser truck driver. Before long, Michael was making his way through the vario...

On this episode of Stories Of Strength, Jay is joined by the CEO, Founder, and Chief Wellness Officer of Therabody, Dr. Jason Wersland! Therabody is a leading global wellness tech company rooted in science and technology. Their most well known product, the Theragun, is no stranger to the internet and has popped up repeatedly on social media in recent years, showcased by celebrities, professional athletes, and everyone in between. D...

On this episode of Stories Of Strength, brought to you by MuscleTech, host Jay Cardiello is joined by Jordan Greenfield, an Entrepreneur and the Founder of ‘Hoo.be,’ a creator-first, invite-only platform that helps creators stand out in the crowded digital world. He is also the founder of several other companies, one of which strives to help gen-z and millennials make a difference in the world, not to mention Jordan was also at one...

On this episode of Stories Of Strength, Jay is joined by Model, Actress, Entrepreneur, and Wildlife Warriors Ambassador, Ellie Gonsalves! Born and raised in Brisbane, Australia, Ellie is an accomplished entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of athleisure brand, 9186 Collective, as well as the NFT project 'Crypto Girl Originals & Crypto Girl Collectables' with her partner Ross Scutts. She sits down with Jay to share her story,...

Back in 2019, just a few months before the Rugby World Cup, Jesse Kriel had to undergo ankle surgery and then work tirelessly to recover in time for the competition, only to then injure his hamstring in the opening game, forcing him to the sidelines where watched his South African teammates go on to win the title without him. Since then he’s become a symbol of strength and recovery in the face of adversity and joins Jay Cardiello t...

Best known for his roles in the films American History X, Remember the Titans, John Q, The Wolf of Wall Street, Without a Paddle, and several of Kevin Smith's films, as well as television hits like Boy Meets World and My Name Is Earl. Actor Ethan Suplee was just 24 years old in 2001 when he found himself standing on a freight scale at a shipping center as part of a humiliating detour before checking into a treatment center for ...

On this week’s episode of Stories Of Strength, our host Jay Cardiello speaks with someone who is continually inspiring and helping others. Joining us is Shaun Weiss, who you might remember as Greg Goldberg in the 1992 Disney Comedy the Mighty Ducks. Shaun hasn’t had an easy go at life since his stint as a child star, having grappled with addiction. Despite this, Shaun is on the path to recovery and joins Jay to share his story and ...

This week on Stories Of Strength, our host Jay Cardiello is joined by a truly inspirational person, one of the youngest 2-sport professional athletes in history with bodybuilding and wrestling. It’s Mr. Pec-Tacular himself, Jessie Godderz! Jessie is on the show to share the story of his journey and discuss mental health awareness as an athlete. Hear about how he got his start and what inspired him to become a two sport professional...

On this episode of Stories Of Strength, we are celebrating women in business, some of their amazing achievements, as well as some of the ways they are pushing the boundaries. Our host Jay Cardiello speaks with two women who are transforming their love of athletics and comfort into a business and pursuing their dreams off of the court, Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak. After Coaching Division 1 basketball for 21 years, and exper...

On this episode of Stories Of Strength, our host Jay Cardiello sits down with Merryl Tengesdal,  a retired Air Force Colonel who was the first and only African-American woman to fly the United States Air Force’s U-2 spy plane. Born in the Bronx and raised by a single mother, Tengesdal was obsessed with Star Trek and exploring the final frontier. Hear about how her love of space, Captain Kirk and adventure has led her down a path of...

Jeff Struecker is an author, pastor, and United States Army Ranger Hall of Famer whose involvement in ‘The Battle of Mogadishu’ in 1993 was portrayed in the movie Black Hawk Down. Today, Jeff joins host Jay Cardiello on Stories of Strength to discuss his definition of strength, what it is like to come to terms with dying, and much more. The pair speak about Jeff overcoming a crippling fear he had, and Jeff tells the story of how he...

Lorraine Ugen is a professional athlete, business owner and the current British Long Jump record holder. Today, Lorraine joins host Jay Cardiello on Stories of Strength to chat about her experience as an athlete and discuss the impact sponsorships have on competing. The duo speak about Lorraine overcoming a difficult injury and coming back to compete in the sport she loves. Hear about her experience with starting her own clothing b...

This week on Stories Of Strength, our host Jay Cardiello speaks with someone who is truly an inspiration. Joining us is Chris Norton, former American football defensive back who played Division III football for Luther College Norse, before becoming paralyzed due to a tackle during the game. Despite being given 3% chance of ever regaining movement below the neck, he has continued to recover some sensation and mobility throughout his...

Hear stories from everyday people pushing the envelope of what is possible. Host Jay Cardiello speaks with guests like Merryl Tengesdal, Chris Norton and Jeff Struecker to discuss their successes and the sometimes unconventional journey to their goals. Stories of Strength will highlight their resolve in the face of challenges and redefine how you view strength. Presented by MuscleTech.

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On today’s episode, our host Jay Cardiello speaks with EB Samuel, Fitness Director for Men’s Health Magazine and Head of Training Innovation for Flexit Fitness. EB has been a certified trainer for more than a decade and has seen the space change drastically. He’s trained with both NFL and track athletes, and prior to working with Men’s Health Magazine, he was a sports and technology columnist for the New York Daily News. Today he i...

Welcome back to Stories Of Strength, a podcast where we share personal and inspirational tales that redefine strength, presented by MuscleTech. On today’s episode, Jay Cardiello is joined by model, fitness competitor, blogger, and legend of the WCW and WWE, Torrie Wilson. On today’s show, she tells us what it was like working in such a high-energy industry and how she “learned the ropes” despite not watching much professional wrest...

Welcome back to Stories Of Strength, a podcast where we share personal and inspirational tales that redefine strength, presented by MuscleTech. In today’s episode, Jay Cardiello is joined by model, author, and military attack pilot, Andrew Malcolm. Listen as they discuss how his strength was tested when he was deployed to Afghanistan, why he decided to become a pilot, how he learned the complexity of flying a helicopter, the import...

Time for another episode of Stories Of Strength, a podcast where we share personal and inspirational tales that redefine strength, presented by MuscleTech, and this week Jay Cardiello is joined by none other than Adventurer, Author, Athlete and Activist Erik Weihenmayer! Erik is the first person without eyesight to reach the summit of Mount Everest as well as complete the Seven Summits from around the world, being featured on the c...

Welcome to another episode of Stories Of Strength, a podcast series where we share personal and inspirational tales that redefine strength, brought to you by MuscleTech! This week Jay Cardiello got the chance to speak with a truly inspirational young woman who is turning her passion and childhood dream into a reality. Meet nineteen-year-old Alyssa Carson. 

She is the youngest person to graduate from the Advanced Space Academy and Ad...