Stay Healthy New Jersey

SHNJ 020: The Host Becomes The Guest Part 2 — Justin's Interview With Rutgers Grad Student

In this special Stay Healthy NJ episode, we continue the interview Justin had with biomedical science graduate student about the Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (for anyone who's visited the inside of the Strive2Move treatment room... the posters of the babies). 

Justin takes Chris through the process of how DNS is used as a crucial part of rehab at Strive2Move.

SHNJ 019: The Host Becomes The Guest — Justin Gets Interviewed By Local Rutgers Grad Student

The roles are switched in this special episode of Stay Healthy New Jersey where Justin gets interviewed by a local Rutgers grad student studying biomedical science. Chris Baldasano has been working on an original project titled The 5200XX Project, focusing on longevity science over the next decade. 

Chris came to Dr. Justin to learn more about Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (for anyone who's visited the inside of the Strive2Move treatment room... the posters of the babies), but before diving into DNS for short, Chris gets to know a little more about Dr. Justin and the foundations of Strive2Move.

Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=18&v=au9mNqu31wQ&feature=emb_title

SHNJ 018: Ask Me Anything #2

Your most frequently asked questions... answered! 

Justin and Hannah sit down for the second AMA style episode of Stay Healthy NJ where Hannah lists off some common questions asked in the Strive2Move office, such as what exactly is Dr. Justin and Dr. Ashdin's degree, do we "crack backs," and more!

SHNJ 017: From Player To Coach (In Just 10 Years...) With Watchung Hills Regional High School Head Wrestling Coach Jim Huff

There's nothing more "full circle" than the moment when mentor and former head Watchung Hills Wrestling coach Dan Smith handed Jim Huff the District Coach of the Year Award after just one season. 

From player under Dan Smith to head coach returning for his second season, Jim has more than proven himself worthy of not only following in Smith's footsteps, but creating a path of his own for the well respected Warriors wrestling program. In his first season, the team captured the Somerset County Championship, District Title, and Sectional Title. 

In this episode, Jim and Justin discuss topics from the schedule of these high school student-athletes, kids who want to continue their wrestling career in college, cutting weight, and new in the wrestling world: women on the team. 

You can follow the team on Instagram at @_warriors_wrestling and on Twitter at @WHillsWrestling 

SHNJ 016: When Sciatica Stops You From Doing What You Love

As we near the end of November, which is Sciatica Awareness Month at Strive2Move, Justin records another solo sciatica podcast.

In this episode, Justin shares his personal experience with sciatica. Not too long ago, he was unable to do the things he loves due to debilitating sciatic pain. However, today he finds himself grateful for his health and his ability to move 70 pound boxes of frozen turkey!

SHNJ 015: "There's nothing special about us, except we chose to pursue a career in a very dangerous environment." Robert Piparo, Firefighter & Director of 555 Fitness

In this important episode of Stay Healthy NJ, Justin sits down with an old friend, Robert Piparo, or "Pip," as we know him to hear Pip's incredible story of life as a career firefighter.

Pip is a second generation lieutenant with the New Brunswick Fire Department and the Director of 555 Fitness, a non profit organization dedicated to providing a community for firefighters everywhere to enjoy fitness and understand the importance it plays in this profession.

555 Fitness is dedicated to its mission of reducing Line Of Duty Deaths attributed to cardiac arrest, the leading killer of firefighters. 

Pip opens up about the inside workings of a fire department and the impact this line of work often has on one's physical and mental health. His journey to finding 555 Fitness started by using physical fitness as an outlet to escape, and now Pip represents everything 555 Fitness stands for and works tirelessly to raise awareness for it and its cause.

You can follow 555 Fitness on Facebook and Instagram at @555fitness 

SHNJ 014: Case Study #1 - Don't Trust Dr. Google!

This November at Strive2Move is Sciatic Pain Awareness Month, so in honor of sharing entertaining and informative information with our audience, Justin goes over an interesting case study of a patient who came in claiming they had "plantar fasciitis." When asked who diagnosed them, they replied "I typed foot pain in on Google." This is a problem! And Justin explains why in this new episode. 

SHNJ 013: Tracey Piparo - Emergency Room Medicine, President of the NJSSPA, and Motherhood

Justin met Tracey Piparo years ago at a gym. Tracey has had an extremely interesting career working night shifts in the ER as a physician assistant, running the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants, and raising her two children. 

In this podcast, Tracey goes into detail about her experiences working in the ER and how it's affected her personally and as a mother, as well as the importance of the NJSSPA.

Click here to learn more about the NJSSPA: https://www.njsspa.org/Home

SHNJ 012: From The Depths Of Addiction To An Xtreme Lyfe With Steve Dee

In this episode, Dr. Justin sits down with an old friend who has a remarkable story to tell. Justin and guest Steve Dee met years ago through a CrossFit gym, but little did Justin know the story Steve has to share. From rock star to rock bottom dealing with his own addiction, Steve is now working in the field treating people with substance abuse and addiction problems.

Steve believes in living life to the fullest and taking the time to do the things you love, which for Steve is feeding sharks and hosting his own podcast, Xtreme Lyfe.

You can learn more about Steve and listen to his podcast at xtremelyfe.com

SHNJ 011: When The Doctors Talk About The Patients...

Did you ever wonder what the doctors talk about behind closed doors? In this grand rounds style podcast, Dr. Justin and Dr. Ashdin of Strive2Move discuss a few patient cases and talk about everything from treatment plans to referrals to getting to the real goals of the patient.

This is a deep dive into the planning that goes on at Strive2Move. The treatment doesn't simply start when you get into the treatment room. It starts with planning and discussing the potential treatment options and outcomes. 

If you were ever curious about what goes into the actual "treatment," this episode is perfect for you!