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18 hours ago

Send us a text In this episode of the Imagine Fitting It podcast, host Greg Jankowski speaks with Roger Stolle, a passionate advocate for blues music and culture. Roger shares his journey from Dayton, Ohio, to Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he has dedicated his life to promoting the blues. Roger discusses the challenges of attracting younger generations to blues and offers valuable advice for pursuing one's passion in music. The episode highlights the power of storytelling in music and the im...

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Send us a text In this episode of the Imagine Fitting It podcast, host Greg Jankowski speaks with Roger Stolle, a passionate advocate for blues music and culture. Roger shares his journey from Dayton, Ohio, to Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he has dedicated his life to promoting the blues. Roger discusses the challenges of attracting younger generations to blues and offers valuable advice for pursuing one's passion in music. The episode highlights the power of storytelling in music and the im...

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Episodes (20/76)

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#076 The Heartbeat of the Blues: Roger Stolle's Journey, Cat Head, Delta Blues & Juke Joint Festival

Send us a text In this episode of the Imagine Fitting It podcast, host Greg Jankowski speaks with Roger Stolle, a passionate advocate for blues music and culture. Roger shares his journey from Dayton, Ohio, to Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he has dedicated his life to promoting the blues. Roger discusses the challenges of attracting younger generations to blues and offers valuable advice for pursuing one's passion in music. The episode highlights the power of storytelling in music and the im...

18 hours ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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#075 Jim Dwyer: Music, Healing & 32 Years in Addiction Recovery

Send us a text Jim Dwyer, Dayton musician, educator, creator, and retired addictions counselor, joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to share his story of humor, healing, faith, family, and recovery. Host Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor – explores Jim’s life as a poet, former psychiatric hospital worker, rock band singer, taxi driver, and respected 32-year clinical addictions counselor. A meaningful and inspiring episode for students, young adults, educators, parents, and anyone ...

1 week ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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#074 Logan Elliott: Handmade Guitars, Folk Art & Creative Reinvention

Send us a text Logan Elliott, folk artist and builder of handmade cigar box guitars, joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to share how he transformed everyday objects into instruments and found community along the way. Host Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor – explores Logan’s creative process, the rise of homemade music, and the art of reinventing yourself at any age. A meaningful conversation for musicians, makers, educators, and young creatives. Elliottlogan59@gmail.com Greg A Ja...

2 weeks ago

58 minutes

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#073 Anna Marie Baugham, Singer-Songwriter: Music, Healing & Storytelling

Send us a text On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, host Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor – talks with Anna Marie about how music became her way to process life, support others, and build community across generations. They explore: songwriting as emotional releaseconnecting with teens and young adults through storyusing art to support mental health, hope, and belonging🎧 Perfect for students, parents, teachers, coaches, artists, and anyone who believes in the power of...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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#072 Intracognism | Mental Strength & Self-Mastery with Eric Batchler | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN

Send us a text Eric Batchler is a Mental Performance Coach, speaker, and host of Unlocked: Mental Performance, Physical Results. Through his brand Intracognism, Eric helps athletes, students, and professionals master focus, mindset, and resilience to unlock their full potential. From mindset training to life lessons learned through coaching, Eric shares practical ways to grow through focus, failure, and self-belief. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Eric has lived in eight states and ten cities—an up...

4 weeks ago

59 minutes

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#071 Mayor-Elect Stephen J. McQueen II | Leadership, Creativity & Community Change

Send us a text 🌟 Stephen J. McQueen II — MAYOR-ELECT OF YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO Leadership through storytelling, mentorship, and community action. In this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, host Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor – sits down with Stephen J. McQueen II (he/him), now officially the Mayor-Elect of Yellow Springs, Ohio. This conversation was recorded just 48 hours before election day, capturing Steve’s authentic vision for community development and connection. Ste...

1 month ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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#070 Pat Czeiszperger | Crafting Guitars & Inspiring Creativity | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN

Send us a text Pat Czeiszperger, master guitar maker from Dayton, Ohio, joins Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor to share his story of craft, creativity, and mentorship. Learn how art and trade combine to create purpose and confidence in today’s world. 🎧 Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor • Founder of JANART LLC and the BACE Program 🎧 Listen now → https://www.youtube.com/@ImagineFittingInPodcast Pat Czeiszperger is a Dayton-based master luthier and musician whose ...

1 month ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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#069 Scott L. Davis: Capturing Real Stories Through the Lens | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN Podcast

Send us a text Scott L. Davis, Dayton-based professional photographer, joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to talk about how visual storytelling can inspire, connect, and uplift communities. Through years of capturing authentic moments and mentoring young creatives, Scott shows how art can be a bridge between people, purpose, and belonging. A must-listen for anyone passionate about creativity, community, and self-expression. Scott L. Davis is known for capturing authentic stories through po...

1 month ago

1 hour 38 minutes

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#068 Jayne Sachs on Music, Mentorship & Community | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN Podcast

Send us a text In this episode, **Greg Alan Jankowski—The Balance Professor—**sits down with Jayne Sachs, award-winning Dayton singer-songwriter. Jayne shares stories of resilience, creativity, and mentorship, showing how music connects generations and inspires youth. Her songs explore themes of resilience, love, mentorship, and community, making her a favorite among audiences of all ages. As a mentor and educator, Jayne also works with young musicians to help them develop confidence, creativ...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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#067 Nick Kizirnis on Music, Creativity & Mentorship | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN Podcast

Send us a text Nick Kizirnis brings the power of music and mentorship to the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast. From Dayton’s stages to classrooms and community spaces, Nick shows how creativity can help people of all ages discover balance and belonging. Greg A Jankowski, CPT NASM thebalanceprofessor@gmail.com GUESTS WANTED! FB: https://www.facebook.com/greg.imgn.jankowski/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/balanceprofessor/ website: www.thebalanceprofessor.com IMAGiNE FITTING IN™ Podcast Creator/...

2 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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#066 From BMX to Breakthroughs w/ Chad Dunn | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN Podcast

Send us a text In this episode, **Greg Alan Jankowski—The Balance Professor—**sits down with Chad Dunn, co-founder and CEO of MOVE Human Performance Center. Chad’s story spans from BMX racing to rebuilding after prison to guiding athletes and youth in performance and wellness. His message: there’s greatness on the other side of struggle. Move Human Performance Center www.moveperformance.com Work 480 912-6400 Instagram: @moveperformance Greg A Jankowski, CPT NASM thebalanceprofessor@gmai...

2 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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#065 Cigar Box Scott: Folk, Blues & Old Songs Made New with Community | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN Podcast

Send us a text 🎶 On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, Greg Alan Jankowski—**The Balance Professor—**welcomes Cigar Box Scott, an Ohio-based artist reinventing folk and blues traditions for new audiences. From cigar box guitar to homemade stompbox, Scott’s music proves that mentorship, creativity, and community keep traditions alive. His story inspires youth, parents, and teachers to see art as a way to build balance and belonging. Cigar Box Scott info@cigarboxscott.com 484-5...

2 months ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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#064 Digital Healing & Future Wellness w/ Tarun Raj | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN Podcast

Send us a text From experiential media to frequency-based healing, Tarun Raj has spent his career merging technology, creativity, and mentorship. On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, he shares how digital psychedelics and voice biometrics can unlock new possibilities for mental health and resilience. Tarun Raj is a technology futurist, healer, and co-founder of Reality Center and Reality Mgmt Technologies in Santa Monica, California. Blending science, art, and spirituality, Tar...

2 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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#063 Grand Master Benny Meng on Martial Arts, Mentorship & Balance | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN

Send us a text Grand Master Benny Meng has trained champions, preserved martial traditions, and mentored youth for decades. On this episode of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™, he shares insights on balancing tradition, wellness, and modern life. From Hong Kong to Dayton, Ohio, his journey proves that martial arts mastery is not just about fighting—it’s about community, balance, and belonging. **Greg Alan Jankowski—The Balance Professor—**sits down with Grand Master Benny Meng, founder of Meng’s Martial A...

3 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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#062 Larry Pacifico & Gregory Pfeiler | Powerlifting, Mentorship & Family Strength | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™

Send us a text On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, host Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor welcomes Larry Pacifico, one of the greatest powerlifters of all time, along with Kevin and Gregory Pheifler of Dayton, Ohio. Pacifico, nicknamed “Mr. Powerlifting,” is a 9-time IPF World Champion who set 54 world records and remains a legend in the sport. His mentorship has inspired generations of athletes, including 16-year-old Gregory Pheifler, a rising powerlifting prodigy...

3 months ago

56 minutes

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#061 Greg Alan Jankowski: Art, Mentorship & Wellness | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN Podcast

Send us a text 🎨 ART, BALANCE & WELLNESS 🎙️ In this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, host Greg Alan Jankowski—The Balance Professor— shares his powerful mission to inspire mental health awareness, addiction recovery, mentorship, and belonging through the arts. Born from personal loss and honoring the memory of his late nephew Eion Roger Jankowski, Greg invites listeners into stories of resilience, creativity, and community healing. With over 30 years of experience as a multi-me...

3 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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#060 Dr. David Starkey: From Football & Boxing to Chiropractic Mentorship | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN

Send us a text Meet Dr. David B. Starkey DC, MS, Dipl. Ac., a lifelong athlete, healer, and mentor whose journey bridges sports, resilience, and holistic health. Born and raised in Troy, Ohio, Dr. Starkey excelled in football and wrestling, earning a state championship appearance and a scholarship to the University of Florida, where he was named Outstanding Defensive Player as a freshman. A devastating knee injury shifted his path, but his determination never wavered. After trying out for p...

3 months ago

53 minutes

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#059 Jim “Art Wizard” Weir on Art, Tech & Teaching Kids to Create Freely | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN Podcast

Send us a text Jim "Art Wizard" Weir is a K–6 art teacher, lifelong artist, and former software engineer who blends creativity, code, and compassion in the classroom. With degrees in Computer Science, Philosophy, and Illustrative Art & Design, Jim spent over 25 years as a software engineer—including time with the U.S. Air Force—before fully transitioning into education. On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski—The Balance Professor, Jim shares how ...

3 months ago

1 hour 37 minutes

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#058 From MMA Warrior to Wellness Coach: Neal Craft's Journey in Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing & Yoga for Life

Send us a text Neal Craft is a versatile fitness professional, MMA coach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, yoga teacher, and personal trainer with over 30 years of martial arts experience. Born in Alabama and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Neal trained in Tang Soo Do, Judo, BJJ, and boxing before becoming a respected coach at Mpower Gym. He holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and a 1st-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and boasts a 12-2 amateur and 4-5 pro MMA record. On this episode...

4 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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#057 Cecilia Brendel on Art, Tradition & Community | Olde Masters Galleria | Centerville, Ohio

Send us a text Cecilia Brendel is a classically trained fine artist, master instructor, and founder of Olde Masters Galleria in Centerville, Ohio. Since 2011, she has taught hundreds of students the timeless painting techniques of the Old Masters, blending tradition with modern relevance. On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, host Greg Alan Jankowski—The Balance Professor—sits down with Cecilia to explore the importance of public art, mentorship, and arts education in shaping h...

4 months ago

1 hour 42 minutes