Why Not Me?

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.

Why Not Me? is a education podcast hosted by David Pohorence, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

David Pohorence hosts Why Not Me?, a education show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  Episode 36: Teri Gentes - Stronger For Life - Part 1

  Sep 17, 202649 min

  Teri's Bio: Teri Gentes brings you over 40 years’ experience as a whole-self lifestyle wellness practitioner specializing in mindfulness, health promotion, and whole-foods nutrition. An international presenter, trained and educated in natural lifestyle wellness and communication, she addresses all aspects of self-care including consciousness, stress management, balanced whole-foods nourishment, movement, optimal health promotion and disease prevention. Her workshops, wellness programs and coaching, engage, inspire and enable you to live life more fully and honor yourself more effectively. She is known for ‘impacting people via compelling and provocative, evidence based, up to date scientific information, real life success stories on the power of whole-self, self-care and rock star recipes-meal plans and creations to instill lifelong healthy habits. She enables action and is there to support sustaining it for life. Click here to learn more If you have any questions, would like references, testimonials or additional workshop selections please contact me. Struggling with chronic inflammation and pain? Check out my anti-inflammatory E-book with guidance on the key foods to eat and those to avoid along with some fan favorite anti-inflammatory recipes. EASY RECIPES TO TAME INFLAMMATION “A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings.”. “The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it.” Hippocrates Consider Purchasing my book: Why Not Me? from Amazon, click the link below to purchase. To download my Why Not Me Book: https://a.co/d/0d1fH6PK Publications: David Pohorence: https://www.qu.edu/magazine/finding-purpose-passion-and-drive/

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  Episode #34

  Episode 35: Coach Jim Calhoun - Earned Never Given

  Jun 9, 20261h 8m

  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

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  Episode #33

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

  Jun 2, 202641 min

  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.

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  Episode #32

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

  Sep 26, 202550 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>Mark’s journey includes overcoming a stroke, raising three kids, an...

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  Episode #31

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

  Aug 21, 202559 minS0

  <p>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 d...

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