The Strong Life: Recent Episodes

Bridget Behrmann and Jesiah Brock

The Strong Life is a podcast featuring amazing people and their journeys to strengthen spirit, mind and body. Their unique accomplishments truly inspire and strengthen community.

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On this episode of The Strong Life, hosts Kathy Lehr and Jesiah Brock talk with Anthony Munoz, one of the greatest offensive linemen to ever play football.  Anthony talks about his early years and how that experience in perseverance shaped him into the Pro bowler he became and how it led him to create a foundation to give back to kids in our community.  Throughout his life, faith has been his guiding light.

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On this edition of the Strong Life, hosts Kathy Lehr and Jesiah Brock explore the Youth Build program of Easter Seals.....that works with at-risk young people, helping them transition to careers in the vocational trade industry.  The manager of the Youth build program--James Harris is featured along with two program participants, Jude and Meaghan.

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On this episode of The Strong Life, hosts Kathy Lehr and Jesiah Brock meet St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospitalist Dr. Chanti Flanagan.  She reflects on her past year being on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how she and her team have processed living through one of the most difficult times in modern history, dealing with loss, isolation, and the road to the vaccine.

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In this episode of The Strong Life podcast, WCPO-TV meteorologist Sherry Hughes shares her perspective on Keeping the Faith--as she battled a very public battle against cancer.  Sherry shares how her viewers, friends, and family helped her get through a very difficult situation, including her decision to toss the wig! 

Also, she talks about the journey to broadcasting and how she stays centered and positive, no matter what speedbumps she encounters!

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As 2021 chimed in, most of us were ready to close the door on the turmoil of the past year--from the COVID pandemic, to social unrest, political strife and more.  But--2021 is a continuation of many of the same difficult issues.   How can we find hope in the midst of continued isolation and STRESS?

Jorge Perez has some amazing insight into keeping hope alive and how leaning into each other can help weather any storm.

Jorge is a nationally recognized nonprofit leader, accomplished strategic thinker, program innovator, fundraiser and motivational speaker.  He is currently president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati.

The Strong Life is hosted by Kathy Lehr and Jesiah Brock.

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For over 50 years, Ginny Jasontek has coached synchronized swimming locally, regionally and nationally.   She is passionate about promoting the sport that encompasses dance, gymnastics and water!

Ginny is much more than a coach, she is a mentor that has guided thousands of young men and women in their journeys to achieve their goals, make lifelong friends and build confidence.

She talks with Kathy and jesiah about the sport--how the pandemic has changed things and what she foresees in the future for synchro!

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The Sole Brothers--Breiland Anderson, Curtis Harrison, Kellen Newman and Spencer Boyd--are scholars, elite  athletes and international philanthropists--and they are only college freshmen.

When they were only eighth graders, they launched the nonprofit that has already donated over 6,000 shoes to needy kids from Jamaica to Cincinnati.

These inspirational young men believe you can change the world with a dream and a friend.  They are passionate about kids being able to do anything if they surround themselves with people who tell you...you can.