Why Not Me?

David Pohorence
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Have you ever been told at some point in your life that you are not good enough, smart enough, strong enough, rich enough or any reason really?! This podcast is meant to teach, motivate and inspire you to never lose sight of what your true passion is and to always believe that you are far more capable than you think.

  1. Jun 9

    Episode 35: Coach Jim Calhoun - Earned Never Given

    Recording this episode was an honor for me personally.  As a UCONN Alum and life long UCONN fan, it truly was a pleasure spending this podcast hearing from and learning from one of the true basketball minds. More importantly, as great as a coach and motivator Coach Calhoun was, he is even a better person as he truly cares for his players, staff and people overall.  Sit back and enjoy as Coach Calhoun takes on his personal journey with us.   Coach Jim Calhoun (born May 10, 1942) is a legendary Hall of Fame college basketball coach best known for building the University of Connecticut (UConn) men’s program into a national powerhouse. Over his 40-year collegiate head coaching career, he won 917 games and three NCAA Division I National Championships (1999, 2004, 2011).  Early Life and Playing Career Birthplace: Braintree, Massachusetts. College Playing Career: Played at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, Massachusetts. He captained the Yellow Jackets and was an All-American, helping lead the team to their first NCAA Tournament berth in 1966. Education: Graduated from AIC in 1968 with a degree in Sociology.  Head Coaching Stints Northeastern University (1972–1986)  Calhoun took over as head coach at Northeastern, establishing a strong foundation in New England. He led the Huskies to five NCAA Tournament appearances and an overall record of 249–137, becoming the first coach in NCAA history to win at least 250 games at two different Division I schools.  University of Connecticut (1986–2012) Calhoun took the helm at UConn on May 14, 1986, turning the program from a struggling regional team into a dominant national brand. He won the 1988 NIT Championship before securing his first consensus National Coach of the Year honors in 1990.  He led UConn to three NCAA National Championships: 1999: Captured the school’s first national title against Duke. 2004: Won the program's second national championship with a talented roster featuring Emeka Okafor. 2011: Secured his third national title with a young, guard-driven team led by Kemba Walker.  University of Saint Joseph (2018–2021) After initially retiring from UConn in 2012, Calhoun returned to coaching in 2018 to launch the men's basketball program at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut.  In just his third season, he led the Blue Jays to a conference championship and an NCAA Division III tournament berth before stepping down as head coach in 2021.  Legacy and Honors Calhoun was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. Known for his tough, demanding coaching style, he famously authored a book titled More Than a Game: How the UConn Dynasty Was Built on a Culture of Caring with sportswriter Dom Amore, detailing his deep relationships with his players. He has also been the subject of documentaries detailing his program-building brilliance, such as Born to Lead.  If you enjoyed the show, please share this episode with a friend, give us a like and a follow. We truly appreciate it! As always when in doubt ask yourself, Why Not Me?! Why Not Now?! Until next time, have a great day! Below you will find a link to my book Why Not Me? Please consider purchasing it today! All proceeds help fund the show as it is self funded. Any interest in sponsoring the show, please reach out to me at dpoho@msn.com     https://www.amazon.com/Why-Not-Me-Discover-Purpose/dp/B09F18WHJ2

    1h 8m

  2. Jun 2

    Episode 34: Nancy Clark - Power of Food: Simple Strategies for Better Health and Performance

    Nancy Clark is a renowned sports nutritionist and registered dietitian (RD) specializing in performance eating, health, and weight management. She operates a private practice in Newton, Massachusetts, and is widely known for her best-selling book, Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook. Professional Background & CredentialsEducation: Earned her undergraduate degree in nutrition from Simmons College, a dietetic internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a graduate degree in exercise physiology/nutrition from Boston University.Credentials: Registered Dietitian (RD), Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and Certified WellCoach. Roles: Former team nutritionist for the Boston Red Sox, and consultant for members of the Boston Celtics and Bruins. Clientele & ExpertiseClark counsels everyone from casual exercisers and compulsive exercisers to Olympians, helping clients improve energy, resolve eating disorders, and find peace with food. She has even had her photo and sports nutrition advice featured on the back of a Wheaties box. Publications & MediaBooks: Author of the highly influential Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook (which has sold hundreds of thousands of copies), as well as specialized guides for runners, marathoners, and cyclists. Columns: Writes a monthly column titled The Athlete's Kitchen, which is syndicated in over 100 sports and health publications worldwide. Practice & Coaching ServicesClark sees clients through her private practice in Newton Highlands, MA, and also conducts one-on-one sessions virtually. For more information, to book a session, or to view her books and workshops, visit Nancy Clark RD. https://nancyclarkrd.com/about-2/   Please give the show a follow, share the episode with a friend and give us a like and a review as these all help our content reach a broader audience.

    41 min

  3. 09/26/2025

    Episode 33: Mark Zanetto - Doing What You Love Matters, It's Never Too Late!

    Mark Zanetto is a former professional tennis player and executive recruiter who has carved a unique path into sports media as the founder of Big East Energy Network—a growing platform dedicated to Big East basketball coverage. A lifelong UConn Huskies fan raised in the heart of Connecticut, Mark turned his passion for the game into purpose, building a network that now includes The Hoops Cap (covering both men’s and women’s basketball), Pirate Vibes, Roll Jays, The Johnnies Report, On Target, and several more in development. Mark’s journey includes overcoming a stroke, raising three kids, and balancing life as a devoted husband while launching a new voice in college basketball media. He brings a fan’s heart, an analyst’s eye, and a builder’s mindset to everything he does.”  This episode was about doing what you love and not looking back. Life is short, so why not do what you love for work and chase your passion in life. Mark is living proof of an example of someone who switched careers and never looked back. Take hold of your present because you can not changed the past but you can help shape your future. If you are interested in starting a podcast or just want Mark's advice or help, please contact him at the any of the contact points below. Please follow, like and share this episode and help out platform grow so we can help others pursue their passion, achieve their purpose and put their drive to work so they too can do what they love! Contact: Email: mark@bigeastenergy.com Instagram: @markzanetto Instagram: @bigeast_energy Facebook: Mark Zanetto Linkedin: Mark Zanetto

    50 min

  4. 08/21/2025

    Episode 32: Mikey Aytes/John Borruso - Two Very Different Journeys lead to one common ground

    In this episode, Mikey Aytes and John Borruso, both retired police officers, now personal trainers with Anytime Fitness in Wesley Chapel, NC, talk about their two very different life paths that led them to the same result after their law enforcement careers ended, still helping and serving, but this time in the fitness industry.  This episode is very different than our others shows but I am confident you will enjoy this show very much. Sit back, enjoy the show as Mikey and John take us along for the ride and share their life's story and why they continue to do what they both love to do! Mikey is a certified personal trainer and a lifelong union county resident. He was also in the service, and overseas in the army for 6 years. After completing his time in the military, he started his law enforcement career of 26 years. His last assignment was as a resource officer at Weddington middle and high schools. Due to his prior line of work, fitness and nutrition have been extremely important to him. He is excited, passionate and committed to this new adventure, and looks forward to helping others be the best version of themselves. Say hello to Mikey when you see him! John comes to us from New York City, where he served for over 2 decades with the NYPD, first as a Police Officer then as a Sergeant. As a 9/11 first responder, and as a first responder in general, he learned first hand the importance of physical fitness. It is his goal to help others reach their goals.  Contact: John Borruso  Instagram: @coach_johnbo Mikey Aytes Facebook: @MikeyAytes Please remember to share this show or episode with a friend or someone you think would benefit from our program.  As always, thanks for listening and remember, when in doubt, ask yourself, Why Not Me, Why Not Now? In Health, David Pohorence

    59 min

  5. 05/06/2025

    Episode 31: Yvette Salva - Overcoming Addiction, Second Chances Matter

    Yvette Salva is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of a personal training studio dedicated to empowering women—especially those over 40—to feel strong, confident, and unstoppable. With a focus on fitness, nutrition, and mindset, Yvette helps women transform not just their bodies but their lives. Fitness may have saved her life, but it’s the recovery program she practices daily that keeps her grounded, mentally strong, and thriving. Through her story and her book Booze, Blow, and Pancakes, Yvette’s mission is to remove the shame and stigma surrounding addiction and show other women that asking for help is the real flex.   Contact Yvette: Instagram: @yvettesalvefitness

    56 min

  6. 08/06/2024

    Episode 30: Kammi Kurtz - Overcoming Obstacles, Fighting The Unknown, Never Underestimate Your Full Potential

    Meet Kammi Kurtz, an ER Travel Nurse, Nutrition Coach and Certified Personal Trainers. Kammi is one of the fitness and health industry's top leaders in helping many be the best versions of themselves physically, emotionally and spiritually. Kammi, shares her personal journey with her health struggles that ultimately changed what she knew best. What impressed me the most about Kammi was that she did not let those obstacles change who she was. Instead, she took the challenge and turned it into a positive outcome to help others. Relying on her faith and with the help of others, Kammi started to her journey to reshape her path meant for her. Here's a little more on Kammi: Kammi is dedicated to helping others reach their full potential and who the Lord created them to be by taking care of their health and their bodies and growing through life. I grew up as an athlete and went through my health trials in high school that ultimately gave me the passion I have today when it comes to health, gut health, and health and wellness. Being a former soccer athlete, the Lord took me on a totally different path and I ended up running Division 1 Cross Country and Track & Field in college at Liberty University where I also got my nursing degree and now work as a travel nurse in the emergency department. Because of what Kammi went through in high school and now being a nurse taking care of others, she does her best to lead by example and from the front when it comes to my own personal health and wellness journey.  Kammi currently takes the “hybrid” training approach, which she has been doing for about 4 years since graduating college and has been her favorite style of training. Kammi has also completed a full Ironman triathlon and hopes to do more in the future! Through her story, Kammi hopes someone can be encouraged that you are capable and made for so much more. Setbacks are always opportunities for growth and comebacks! If we just aim to get 1% better each day, you never know where we’ll end up. Kammi's favorites: Bible scripture is Romans 8:18, 1st Corinthians 10:31 Favorite Book Purpose Driven Life Favorite Podcasts: Ed Mylett, Inky Johnson Favorite Probiotics: Opti Greens, Gut Institute Contact Kammi: Instagram: @the_fitging

    53 min

  7. 05/09/2024

    Episode 29: Kelli Watson - Becoming Who You Are From Where You Came From

    Kelli Watson is a best-selling author, coach, presenter, and entrepreneur. She was a Platinum Level Coach in the Todd Durkin Mastermind Program for 12 years and in 2024, she became the Director of Coaching for Todd Durkin Enterprises. In 2017, she also co-founded Scriptor Publishing Group, a company dedicated to helping people share their stories and publish their books. Since then, she has helped hundreds of authors from all over the world go from dream…to published. Kelli holds a master’s degree in counseling education and certifications in Life Coaching, Neurolinguistic Programming, and Personal Training. She currently lives in Upstate New York with her husband, Graeme. Together, they have 5 children. Kelli shared so much wisdom and tips on where you came and how it evolves into where you are today. I really enjoyed our conversation. Kelli is such a great inspirational figure who helps so many reach their greatest potential level. Sit back and enjoy the show. Please download, share and follow our show. It is how we grow with all these crazy algorithms out there. We do not have any sponsors for the show and so any support is very much appreciated. This podcast is a continuation from my book called Why Not Me, and so if you would like to check that out, please click on the link below to purchase. Why Not Me? (David Pohorence Book) https://a.co/d/5XR01r1 Contact Kelli: Scriptor Publishing: https://scriptorpublishinggroup.com/ Instagram: @scriptorpublishinggroup Facebook: Scriptor Publishing Group Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-t77j3-b2fddc

    1h 1m

  8. 04/17/2024

    Episode 28: Jarod Cogswell - Remembering and Discovering Your Own Greatness

    Jarod Cogswell is a 30+ year fitness veteran, performance coach, keynote speaker and proud husband and father. He currently serves as General Manager of Life Time Beaverton, a 200,000 square foot destination featuring an athletic country club and co-working facility. Prior to Life Time, he was the Senior Director and Co-creator of Spartan DEKA. Jarod and his wife, Adina, reside in Portland, Oregon close to his favorite mountain, Mount Hood which he has scaled 94 times at the time of this podcast.   As a lifelong athlete and fitness industry executive, Jarod has developed a proven track record of success creating and leading robust programs that drive member engagement and financial performance of upscale sports & fitness organizations. Jarod is passionate about leadership and mentorship and bring a servant approach to building teams and growing others while encouraging a positive culture rooted in accountability, integrity, and inclusivity. Jarod's time in the outdoor, adventure, sports and fitness worlds has helped him build influence and industry thought-leadership, which he uses to thoughtfully represent organizations while championing brands and causes that engage athletes of all levels in a culture and community. Jarod is a savvy business professional with the natural ability to conceptualize programs appealing to the target audience while building the solid operating foundation required to develop thriving global brands.   Contact Jarod:   Instagram: jarod_cogswell Email: jcogswell@lt.life

    56 min
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Have you ever been told at some point in your life that you are not good enough, smart enough, strong enough, rich enough or any reason really?! This podcast is meant to teach, motivate and inspire you to never lose sight of what your true passion is and to always believe that you are far more capable than you think.

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  • Creator
    David Pohorence
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
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