• Episode 9: Maxx Williams
    Jan 19 2026

    Maxx Williams is a former NFL tight end who played for the Baltimore Ravens and the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at the University of Minnesota, where he established himself as one of the nation's top tight ends, earning First-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big Ten honors and becoming a finalist for the John Mackey Award.

    Maxx was selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Ravens and went on to enjoy a nine-season NFL career. Off the field, he is staying busy by wrangling his three young boys with his wife and he continues to stay up to date with all college and professional football leagues.


    0:00 - three under 4

    0:51 - how do parents do it?

    2:28 - fastest growing sports in America

    3:40 - Iowa wrestling vs. the nation

    5:03 - Dan Gable

    5:33 - Hot take: NIL

    9:29 - Fixing college football

    14:30 - Winning the Powerball

    16:10 - Fixing college football part 2

    19:30 - What coaches are like

    21:21 - the purity of MS/HS sports

    23:00 - HS football: playing all the positions

    23:57 - Go be an athlete, just play

    26:25 - Putting on weight

    27:27 - College football memories

    29:30 - Coming from a family of athletes

    32:30 - Real life considerations in the NFL

    36:50 - Hearing your name on draft day

    38:15 - Sports betting and casinos

    43:49 - What’s next?

    47:35 - Getting your PHD with the game

    51:26 - Family man

    52:33 - Day by day

    53:08 - You can do anything you set your mind to

    1:01 - The Greats

    1:04:22 - How the internet has changed our lives

    1:16:10 - Sports and technology

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 8: Andrew Stelter
    Jan 9 2026
    Andrew grew up in Owatonna, MN and attended the University of Minnesota for his undergraduate degree and again for his physical therapy schooling. He played Division 1 football at the University of Minnesota, where he was a captain his senior year. Andrew played professionally after college in the AAF and XFL while training at Inspired Athletx during the off-season. He is an avid outdoorsman with interests in hunting and fishing. He recently finished "Squatober" with a new post-collegiate career max back squat! Hear more about all of this on this episode of The Inspired Move!0:00 - First ever podcast0:20 - Unique perspective with Inspired Athletx/full circle0:55 - HS/College athletic background2:00 - Being an athlete during the COVID pandemic 3:41 - Playing for Mike Martz4:13 - The call5:31 - XFL 2.0 journey7:25 - Ending the career on a Win8:05 - Dad as coach9:11 - HS track career9:44 - Father/Son coaching relationship11:15 - Life of an outdoorsman13:40 - Ice fishing tournament 15:48 - Expensive hobby16:10 - The sport of bow hunting21:40 - Squatober22:25 - Squat PR!!24:55 - Treat yourself27:50 - What to do when you get hurt32:00 - Long range view at your health33:40 - Put the work in before you need itAndrew on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrewstelterWork with Andrew: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche...Physical therapy is the MOVE! Find out more at https://inspiredathletx.com
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    35 mins
  • Episode 7: William Henderson
    Jan 8 2026

    Master Sergeant William Henderson has been in the U.S. Army for over 18 years, formerly active duty and current member of the National Guard, who worked as an interrogator within the Intelligence apparatus through deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan.

    In this episode William discusses his experiences in the army as well as some of the injuries he sustained and how he's dealt with them. He also gets into how much improving physically has helped with aspects of mental health.

    Along with military experience, William has produced his own podcast called Relentless Fitness and participated extensively in CrossFit.

    00:00:00 Why not podcast?

    00:04:57 Check your supplements

    00:11:31 Creatine

    00:12:53 Fad diets

    00:16:40 Individuality

    00:18:10 75 Hard

    00:26:50 Strength training

    00:30:30 You can do it

    00:32:50 First time at PT

    00:39:50 The military’s toll on the body

    00:48:10 There is hope

    00:53:37 When to ask for help

    00:54:17 Being in effective protector and caretaker

    00:57:00 An army interrogator

    01:01:51 Training interrogation

    01:06:27 Best things about the job

    01:15:06 Don’t make assumptions

    01:19:14 Memorial Day

    01:20:52 The connection between mental and physical health

    01:24:04 You’re not alone

    01:25:10 There is a way

    01:28:14 Advocating for yourself

    01:29:07 What to look for in a PT

    01:30:45 Healthcare on offense

    Find Will on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relentlesswill86/

    Physical Therapy is the MOVE: https://inspiredathletx.com/physical-therapy

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Episode 6: Hana Pokornowski
    Dec 8 2025

    No sick days in 4.5 years with Hana Pokornoswki.


    Hana is the office coordinator and an athletic trainer at Inspired Athletx and has been with us for over 4.5 years. In that time she has a (still running) record of 0 sick days. How does she do it? Find out this and more in this episode of the Inspired MOVE.


    Hana is a former collegiate swimmer with records in the pool and in the gym at Gustavus Adolphus College (St. Peter, MN) and Dassel-Cokato High School (MN). She prioritizes strength training, exercise, clean diet, and rest and recovery to optimize her health and performance and it's paying off!


    00:00 Intro: No Sick Days in 4.5 years

    01:19 Prioritizing health and fitness

    02:22 Fill your own cup first

    03:23 Simplistic discipline

    04:25 Commit to the process

    05:15 Healthcare on offense

    06:49 What do do when it gets hard

    10:00 Motivations after college athletics

    11:35 How much ya bench?

    13:26 School records

    17:30 College career in the pool

    18:11 Visualization training

    21:15 Where to follow Hana


    Hana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanapokornowski?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==


    Physical therapy is the MOVE! Find out more at https://inspiredathletx.com

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    23 mins
  • Episode 5: Josh Fridgen & John Castaneda
    Nov 22 2025

    Josh Fridgen is a member of the Army Special Forces, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and current instructor and owner at The Academy Plymouth. He was a 2nd place finisher in the All-Army Combatives tournament, a grueling 3-stage event open to members of the army and special forces.

    John Castaneda is a professional Featherweight UFC fighter with a pro record of 21-8, and one of four UFC fighters in the state of Minnesota. He is originally from Waconia, MN and is now also an instructor and owner at The Academy Plymouth.

    Josh and John share stories of how they got started in martial arts, some insider stories from time in the military, and a never before publicized story about John's early career in fighting.

    The two also discuss the expansion of Academy Plymouth, which is currently underway. Josh also shares his experience with physical therapy and how it's helped him stay healthy and at the peak of his game.

    00:00 Intro & Josh's military career

    02:23 All-Army Combatives tournament format and results

    06:10 Getting started in martial arts training

    10:07 Stories from training in the army

    17:45 Intro John and background in wrestling

    19:00 Making the switch to MMA

    20:40 Opening an MMA training facility

    22:26 The Waconia Fighter

    28:01 Sexy Mexi

    30:02 UFC's new Paramount deal

    33:11 New training facilities

    34:36 Physical therapy experiences

    38:39 The coolest magic trick

    42:30 The methods behind the magic

    45:58 Insurance vs direct pay physical therapy

    47:55 Performance is the new healthcare

    53:01 Bringing it back to jiu jitsu

    Academy Plymouth: https://academyplymouth.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academyplymouth

    John Castaneda: https://www.instagram.com/johncastaneda_/

    Inspired Athletx: https://inspiredathletx.com/

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    59 mins
  • Episode 4: Tony Leonard
    Nov 14 2025

    Tony Leonard is a career businessman who started, purchased, built and sold multiple companies over his career, across many categories. He draws on an incredible wealth and breath of experience that he now applies in a consulting role to help other businesses grow and thrive.

    Over the years, Tony, along with his three children, who are all current collegiate athletes, have been clients of Inspired Athletx for a variety of physical therapy and performance development situations.

    This episode dives into how PT has impacted the recovery and training processes for high-level athletes and active adults along with a great look into Tony's business career.

    00:00 Tailgating

    02:40 Brotherly love

    03:59 The football season rundown

    04:58 Deer hunting

    06:28 Physical therapy for the whole family

    10:29 Tony's background in business

    13:58 The sales process

    17:10 Building a sales force

    20:01 Accountability

    25:45 Need for the trades

    27:30 Moving into online business

    31:25 What's next - helping businesses grow

    33:16 Surprise heart surgery

    36:45 The recovery process

    38:40 Maintaining high performance

    Business consulting with Tony: https://www.allrisebiz.com

    Physical therapy is THE MOVE. To make the move, visit inspiredathletx.com

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    41 mins
  • Episode 3: Joe Lombard
    Nov 12 2025

    Joe Lombard is a professional football player who most recently played center for the Kansas City Chiefs. Joe was an All-American center at the University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD), allowing just 1 sack his entire senior season. As the leader of the offensive line, Joe helped the team make a run to the semifinals of the FCS NCAA postseason tournament.

    Joe is originally from Anoka, MN where he was a 3 sport athlete, competing in football, basketball, and lacrosse. While at USD, he completed an undergraduate and Master's degree in Business.

    00:00 Burpees and Hawkeye Football

    02:24 Career updates

    05:59 The developmental process

    10:30 Being proactive with caring for your body

    16:27 Revisiting Cryosolar Therapy

    17:44 Reflections on favorite football moments

    25:20 Benefits of tough love

    27:14 Sneaking cookies

    30:21 Taking care of business in the classroom

    34:05 Close games

    38:11 Ripping trees out of the ground

    41:11 The mental game

    51:49 Flipping the switch on the field

    57:25 Life beyond football

    01:00:31 Distance running

    01:05:42 Closing thoughts

    Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelombard_76/

    Joe on X: https://x.com/JoeyLombard77?s=20

    Joe's college player profile: https://goyotes.com/sports/football/roster/joey-lombard/13417

    Join the Movement at Inspired Athletx: https://inspiredathletx.com

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 2: Ultra Athlete Kate Leis
    Nov 4 2025

    Kate Leis is an ultramarathoner who runs 50 and 100 mile races. In May she is set to take on a new challenge - completing a race through the desert in Arizona, called Cocodona, which is over 250 miles and includes over 40,000 feet of elevation gain.

    Kate is also the owner of Sunrise Fitness in Delano, MN. You can follow Kate on Instagram, Facebook, or Strava.

    00:00 Welcome

    02:30 Rewriting the script

    03:01 How Kate got into running

    03:59 Want to run a marathon?

    07:55 The jump to ultra marathons

    08:33 The professional eating contest - eating for ultras

    11:54 The mental side of ultra marathons

    13:20 Take quitting off the table

    16:24 The big one coming up: The Cocodona 250

    20:42 Running at night

    23:25 Implementing physical therapy into the training process


    Cocodona Race Info: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/cocodona2/

    Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateleis?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==


    Physical therapy is the MOVE. Make the move at https://inspiredathletx.com

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    28 mins