Season 7, Episode 5: Clara Brown, Mainer and Paralympic bronze medalist!

Happy Wednesday! Today on the podcast we welcome our new STRIVE Program and Events Coordinator, Ash! Ash tells us about himself and his role as well as his favorite things about STRIVE so far. Thanks for joining us on the podcast, Ash! We’re excited to have you on the STRIVE team!! Also in this episode, Jeff shares his Mount Rushmore of things to bring to a Super Bowl party, Noel shares information about STRIVE Rocks, we play a round of STRIVEia all about the Super Bowl! If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!

Happy Wednesday! Today on the podcast we welcome Deb Sellers to the show! Deb joins us from Iowa State University to share all about the My Wellbeing Program they run. Thanks Deb, we enjoyed chatting and learning more about your work!  Also in this episode, Jeff shares his Mount Rushmore of stores, Noel shares some thoughts about movies and sweatshirts, we play a round of STRIVEia all about sweet treats!  If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!

Happy Wednesday! In today’s episode of the STRIVECast, Jeff shares his Mount Rushmore of toys, Noel reviews a recent production of the Wizard of Oz, and we play a round of STRIVEia all about celebrities with birthdays in January! Our STRIVEia Wheel also makes a comeback and really shakes things up! If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!

Happy Wednesday! Today on the podcast we chat with Amy Bannon, Managing Director of Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation! Amy shares all about the great work they are doing and ways to get involved. Thanks for joining us, Amy! Also in this episode, Jeff shares his Mount Rushmore of frozen foods and we play a round of STRIVEia all about Ben & Jerrys!  If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!

Happy New Year! Today on the STRIVECast, we hang out as a STRIVECast fam and share our New Year’s Resolutions! What’s something you are looking forward to in 2025? Noel also reviews the new Sonic the Hedgehog movie, Jeff shares his favorite things to do on New Years Day, and we play a round of STRIVEia all about New Years traditions around the world! If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!

Happy Wednesday and a very Merry Christmas!! Today on the #podcast we chat with Karl and Margaret from Community Plate! They share information about their organization, how to get involved, and more! Thanks for joining us and sharing more about what you do, Karl and Maragret! Also in this episode Noel discusses a local version of the Legally Blonde play, Jeff shares his Mount Rushmore of holiday movies, and we play a round of STRIVEia all about Christmas! If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!

Today on the STRIVECast, we hang out as a STRIVECast fam! Our friend is on assignment, so Jeff gives us some movies to look forward to! We also play a round of STRIVEia all about our beautiful state of Maine! If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!

Happy Tuesday! Today on the podcast we chat with Lexi Doudera from Saltwater Classroom! Thanks for joining us, Lexi, and sharing more about what you do! Also in this episode Noel discusses medical TV shows, Jeff shares his Mount Rushmore of snow day activities, and we play a round of STRIVEia all about Celebrities born in December! If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!

Happy Tuesday! Today on the podcast Noel discusses the new Moana movie, Jeff shares his Mount Rushmore of holiday songs, and we play a round of STRIVEia all about cookies! If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!   *Important STRIVECast Update! New episodes of The STRIVECast will now be released on Wednesday mornings!*

Happy Thanksgiving from the STRIVECast! Today on the podcast Noel shares his favorite Thanksgiving television episodes, Jeff shares his Mount Rushmore of Thanksgiving foods, and we play a round of STRIVEia all about Thanksgiving! We’re so thankful for the entire STRIVE community and all of our loyal STRIVECast listeners! Happy Listening!!