Jim Walter, Founder and President of the Institute for the Preservation of Health

Jim Walter, Founder and President of the Institute for the Preservation of Health

My guest today is Jim Walter, the Founder and President of the Institute for the Preservation of Health [https://www.jimwalterspeaks.com/]. Motivated by the premature death of his Father at age 45, Dr. Walter tailored his education to study the factors that contribute to the development of heart disease. He ultimately completed his PhD in Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology in 1991, and he spent the first 10 years of his professional career teaching and developing preventive and rehabilitative cardiology programs in the Philadelphia area. He has spent the last 23 years in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, but his passion has always remained to help people take more responsibility for their own health. He is recognized for his leadership skills, inspiring stories, unique ideas, and motivational techniques that help individuals incorporate more activity into their daily lives. The culmination of these experiences has fueled his desire to speak to large audiences to help them live healthier lives.

Tim Klitch, Founder and Chief Fun Officer of Austin Pickle Ranch

My guest today is Tim Klitch, the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of Austin Pickle Ranch, one of the most innovative pickleball destinations in the United States [https://austinpickleranch.com/]. A former scholarship tennis player at Miami University, Klitch was a three-time Mid-American Conference champion and world-ranked tennis competitor before launching a successful 35-year career in banking and financial services. After more than three decades in the industry, he discovered pickleball in 2019 and saw an opportunity to help shape the future of one of America's fastest-growing sports. At Austin Pickle Ranch, Klitch's vision is simple: everyone deserves a place to play. The facility offers coaching programs, youth clinics, summer camps, memberships, events, and one of the area's premier pickleball development programs. Its newest indoor location features 16 courts, advanced sound-dampening technology, and a design focused on accessibility and player experience.

Golsa Mirhosseini, Director of Marketing and Communications at The Dimock Center

My guest today is Golsa Mirhosseini, the Director of Marketing and Communications at The Dimock Center [https://dimock.org/], a community health and human services organization in Roxbury, MA, serving nearly 19,000 people each year. She's been part of the Road to Wellness team since 2021 [https://www.roadtowellness5k.com/summertrainings/], working to raise awareness of a free community health event that has grown into something much bigger than a road race. The Road to Wellness pairs a free 12-week Summer Training Series with a 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk each September [https://www.roadtowellness5k.com/summertrainings/], presented in partnership with HoodFit and the Boston Athletic Association. For Golsa, the most rewarding part is sharing the incredible stories and journeys that emerge from this community.

Road to Wellness Coach Ivy Taylor

My guest today is Coach Ivy Taylor, who started her run journey with the intention of combating diabetes and high blood pressure, so she headed to Franklin Park and began the Couch to 5K program. 12 weeks later, she ran her first 5K and was medication-free. Since 2011, Ivy has run races in her hometown of Boston, MA, and has traveled to multiple states to participate in charitable races. As a member of The Road to Wellness running community [https://www.roadtowellness5k.com/summertrainings/], Ivy strives to encourage participants to race at their own pace, have fun, and maintain a lifestyle free of chronic disease. A note to our listeners, the Road to Wellness summer training series starts on Saturday, June 6th, at Malcolm X Park in Roxbury, and is free to all participants. [https://www.roadtowellness5k.com/summertrainings/]

Gael Henville, Marathoner and Running Coach

My guest today is Gael Henville, a marathoner, running coach, mother, and grandmother who has committed more than four decades to athletics and lifelong fitness [https://www.instagram.com/witnessthefitness617/]. Gael has years of experience empowering communities through sports, mentorship, running, and personal growth. From youth leadership to marathon running and inclusive fitness coaching, Gael has a passion for helping people discover resilience, purpose, and confidence at every stage of life. Today, I talked to Gael about perseverance, community, wellness, and the beliefthat growth is always possible