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In this episode Joe sits down with Mindy Marqui. Dr. Mindy is a Doctor of Chiropractic, an RN and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. In addition to being a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Mindy is a type 1 diabetic herself and brings a lifetime of experience and understanding to her counseling sessions and personalized diabetic solutions.

After many years working in family practice and urgent care settings as an RN, she began to grow frustrated with how much information the medical system completely leaves out when educating patients on diabetes. So Mindy went back to school, and in 2018 she received her Doctorate of Chiropractic where she learned the importance of functional medicine and treating the body as a whole.

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In this episode, we share Talk 4 from J. Krishnamurti, drawn from As One Is. This talk is a powerful invitation to look directly at ourselves and at the ways conditioning quietly shapes our thoughts, emotions, and daily reactions.

Krishnamurti explores what it means to observe without judgment, comparison, or effort. Rather than offering techniques or methods, he points toward a simple yet radical quality of attention: seeing “what is” as it is. From this place of choiceless awareness, he suggests that real freedom does not come through control or discipline, but through deep understanding.

In Talk 4, he touches on fear, habit, and the structures of belief that keep us repeating the same patterns, while gently asking whether it’s possible to meet life without the filters of the past.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and notice what arises when we stop trying to change ourselves and simply become aware.

Take a moment. Breathe. Listen. Let the inquiry unfold.

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In this episode, Joe sits down with Brad Edmondson, Black Belt and owner of Misfits Jiu-Jitsu in St. Charles, IL, to explore how jiu-jitsu became the lifeline that helped him rise from severe depression into a life of purpose, balance, and leadership. Brad shares openly about starting his training at age 30 during one of the darkest seasons of his life, the mentors who shaped him, and how the discipline of jiu-jitsu rewired his mind, his identity, and his belief in himself.

Together, Joe and Brad dive into the connection between movement and mental health, what it means to build a safe and positive training environment, and how Brad uses jiu-jitsu as a tool for emotional regulation, resilience, and personal transformation. This conversation is raw, inspiring, and filled with practical wisdom for anyone navigating their own internal battles or searching for a path back to themselves.

A powerful reminder that healing doesn’t always start with talking — sometimes it starts with stepping on the mat.

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In this episode, Joe sits down with tech leader and entrepreneur Ernest Saco, a first-generation college graduate, husband, and father of three, who is balancing a full-time role at a leading AI video startup while building his own AI company on the side. Ernest opens up about the realities of fatherhood, identity, work/life balance, and the courage required to chase a vision while showing up fully for your family.

This conversation is about discipline, culture, pressure, purpose, and the truth that success is built quietly — one intentional choice at a time. Ernest’s story is a reminder that healing, growth, and leadership all begin with who you decide to be.

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In this episode of the Strongoo Podcast, Joe sits down with Dr. Jennifer Piemonte, a postdoctoral research associate and instructor of Psychology of Personality at the University of Illinois. Together, they explore one of the most fascinating questions in psychology — Where do our personalities come from?

Dr. Piemonte shares insights on the balance between nature and nurture, the impact of our environments on genetic expression, and how concepts like self-determination theory connect to fitness, motivation, and healing. This thoughtful conversation bridges science and soul, aligning perfectly with Strongoo’s belief that movement is the physical practice of mental health.

Tune in to learn how understanding your personality can deepen self-awareness, enhance motivation, and transform the way you approach your goals — inside and outside the gym.

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In this episode, Joe sits down with his friend and thoughtful soul Christopher Smith for a wide-ranging conversation on life, love, and the deep power of listening. Together, they reflect on what it means to truly hear someone without needing to fix them, and how love—when rooted in presence—can be a powerful form of healing.

This isn’t just a talk between friends—it’s a reminder that growth comes through connection, and that some of the most meaningful transformations happen when we slow down and listen with our whole hearts.

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In this episode, we dive into the heart of Letting Go‘s Chapter 21, where David R. Hawkins answers some of the most pressing questions about the practice of surrender. We explore why surrendering emotions is often met with resistance, how to integrate letting go into daily routines, and the powerful impact it has on meditation, relationships, and even the aging process. Whether you’re new to the path of surrender or deepening your practice, this conversation offers practical insights into how consistent release clears the mind, softens the heart, and aligns us with the flow of life itself. Learn how the simple act of “cleaning up” your inner world, day by day, leads to profound transformation.

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In this heartfelt conversation, Joe and Abby dive deep into the meaning of perfection, the beauty found in imperfection, and how our understanding of God and love shapes the way we see ourselves and the world. Together, they explore how embracing our flaws can actually bring us closer to true connection, purpose, and grace.