Conversations in Courage

The Courage Campaign
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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.

  1. 12/17/2025

    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 makes consistency possible. We also talk about what it means to lead people (and still be okay not being liked), and the “lost art” of struggle and hard work in a world that wants everything instantly. Connect with Geoff + JET: @jetboston / https://www.jetbos.com/ Locations: South End & Roxbury, MA and Brooklyn, NY Also mentioned: Powerhouse Pilates @powerhouse.bos + Pure Green Roxbury @puregreenroxbury Geoff is the founder of JET Boston, a personal training community built on connection, care, and a drive for excellence. His journey into fitness and business is rooted in hardwork, overcoming struggles, learning from mistakes, and never shying away from challenges. Geoff believes true growth happens outside your comfort zone and he’s built his career by embracing setbacks as stepping stones to growth and success.  Today, Geoff leads a dynamic team of coaches, transforming lives from Boston to Brooklyn through strength training, wellness, and a commitment to impact. His story is a testament to the power of passion, continuous learning, and leading with purpose. Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For more reflections, join us on Substack! https://substack.com/@mindandmotion https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman Until next time—be well, be courageous.

    1h 13m

  2. 12/03/2025

    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 reflect, just bring yourself.  Listen with headphones for the best experience, and send us a note on how it went! With Courage,  Ash & Mark  Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For more reflections, join us on Substack! https://substack.com/@mindandmotion https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman Until next time—be well, be courageous.

    11 min

  3. 12/03/2025

    Manifestation, Minus the Bullsh*t

    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 spirituality. They explore: The tension between manifestation culture and actual brain scienceWhy attention and intention reshape what we notice, believe, and act onHow identity and habits (“I’m not a smoker” vs “I’m trying to quit”) change our livesWhat it means to stay in your integrityThe role of journaling, visualization, and being fed up with playing small Why winter might be the best season for intention-setting Books & people we mention: Mind Magic – Dr. James DotyCollective Illusions – Todd RoseWayne Dyer (spiritual teacher)Atomic Habits – James ClearCharles Duhigg’s work on habitsSend us a DM @couragepod with how you think about manifestation, intention-setting, or goal-setting! If this episode resonated, leave a 5-star rating and a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find these conversations. Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For more reflections, join us on Substack! https://substack.com/@mindandmotion https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman Until next time—be well, be courageous.

    51 min

  4. 11/19/2025

    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, breaking down what we think we know about health and wellness, and revealing the physiology of resilience, courage, and living well. We discuss muscle as medicine, the benefits of cold exposure, GLP-1 drugs, stress physiology, and why becoming strong from the inside out is less about perfection and more about the process. This is science with a heartbeat — and permission to build a life that feels good in your body. Dr. Rachele Pojednic is the Chief Science Officer at RestoreLabs, Restore Hyperwellness. She holds a faculty appointment at Stanford University in the Program in Human Biology and is the Director of Education at Stanford Lifestyle Medicine. She received her PhD in nutritional biochemistry and exercise physiology from Tufts University and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Her current research examines nutrition, supplementation and physical activity interventions on muscle physiology, human performance, and longevity, with a particular focus on women’s health. She has a passion for science communication and is featured regularly in the popular press including: NPR, NYTimes, Time, Popular Science, Oprah Daily, Sirius Doctors Radio, and the Wall Street Journal. Website: www.rachelepojednic.com Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ydllcjAAAAAJ Instagram: @rachelepojednic Threads: @rachelepojednic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelepojednic/ Substack: https://rachelepojednic.substack.com/ Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For more reflections, join us on Substack! https://substack.com/@mindandmotion https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman Until next time—be well, be courageous.

    1h 43m

  5. 10/29/2025

    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 classrooms. We talk about what happened, why cameras are controversial, how families can document concerns, and what listeners can do to help. Jennifer Baptista is a realtor, wife, mother, & special needs advocate. After her son's abuse in 2020-2021, she’s been fighting for the safety of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable. Key takeaways Trust your instincts; sudden behavioral shifts or phrases may be signs of disclosure.Document everything: follow every phone call with an email summary.Cameras in sub- separate classrooms can protect students and staff by adding context and verifiable records.There's opposition is around privacy, union concerns, and funding, yet many spaces in public schools already use cameras.Advocacy is a marathon: bills need stories, coalitions, and persistent constituent pressure.How to support Jennifer’s bill  If you’re in Massachusetts, contact your State Rep/Senator and the Joint Committee on Education; voice support for classroom cameras in sub-separate classrooms.Share your story: Caregivers willing to testify or submit letters of support can email Jennifer (contact below). Lived experience moves votes.Coalition help: If you’re with an autism or disability-rights org, consider grants/pilot funding, legal review, or testimony.Educators: If you see something, say something. Know your mandated-reporting obligations and your options to report directly.Connect with Jennifer Email: jennyv118@yahoo.comInstagram: @jen_bap_spiritualrealtorDisclaimer This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For more reflections, join us on Substack! https://substack.com/@mindandmotion https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman Until next time—be well, be courageous.

    1h 7m

  6. 10/15/2025

    Outrage Diets and Dopamine Loops.

    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 a resource worth protecting. We cover: Why “attention is the currency right now” and how algorithms hook usA reminder: we can choose where and how we consumeLearning styles: topic depth, counterpoints, and drawing intersectionsSynthesizing → action (from pause to practice, from values to voice)Parenting, modeling, and finding your way back to communityThe 4 challenges we’re trying ourselves:Engage with the news outside of social media  + read a credible counter-sourceDo happy, non-controversial consumption on purposeRemember you’re not powerless—some change is slowFind local community If something here sparks you (or bristles), add to the conversation: DM @couragepod on IG or email us.  If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share. It truly helps new folks find the show. Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For more reflections, join us on Substack! https://substack.com/@mindandmotion https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman Until next time—be well, be courageous.

    1h 9m

  7. 10/01/2025

    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 life’s friction shaped Eliza’s teaching philosophyWhy inclusivity in Pilates (and fitness more broadly) requires intentionalityThe psoas muscle as the “brain of the belly” and its link to stress, breath, and regulationThe Unfold Method: fascia-informed assessment, strategic stretching, and Pilates-based strength for the long gameWhy balance—not burnout—is the real marker of excellenceWhat Eliza has learned to unlearn with age… and how authentic self-care becomes its own kind of magicThe paradoxes of wellness culture: self-care vs. selfishness, rest vs. laziness, intensity vs. longevityJoy as a practice, not a luxury—and how self-nourishment fuels service, activism, and social justiceMentions & Resources Ask and It Is Given by Esther & Jerry Hicks Let’s Get Physical by Danielle Friedman Gait Happens- Dr. Courtney Conley & Jen Perez Return to Life by Joseph Pilates Connect with Eliza Website: unfoldwitheliza.com  Instagram: @unfoldwitheliza  LinkedIn: Eliza Nimon Support the Show If this conversation resonated, share it with a friend who’s navigating their own unfolding.  Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For more reflections, join us on Substack! https://substack.com/@mindandmotion https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman Until next time—be well, be courageous.

    55 min

  8. 10/01/2025

    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 life’s friction shaped Eliza’s teaching philosophyWhy inclusivity in Pilates (and fitness more broadly) requires intentionalityThe psoas muscle as the “brain of the belly” and its link to stress, breath, and regulationThe Unfold Method: fascia-informed assessment, strategic stretching, and Pilates-based strength for the long gameWhy balance—not burnout—is the real marker of excellenceWhat Eliza has learned to unlearn with age… and how authentic self-care becomes its own kind of magicThe paradoxes of wellness culture: self-care vs. selfishness, rest vs. laziness, intensity vs. longevityJoy as a practice, not a luxury—and how self-nourishment fuels service, activism, and social justiceMentions & Resources Ask and It Is Given by Esther & Jerry Hicks Let’s Get Physical by Danielle Friedman Gait Happens- Dr. Courtney Conley & Jen Perez Return to Life by Joseph Pilates Connect with Eliza Website: unfoldwitheliza.com  Instagram: @unfoldwitheliza  LinkedIn: Eliza Nimon Support the Show If this conversation resonated, share it with a friend who’s navigating their own unfolding.  Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For more reflections, join us on Substack! https://substack.com/@mindandmotion https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman Until next time—be well, be courageous.

    48 min
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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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  • Creator
    The Courage Campaign
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    71
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