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  • Silent Conversations of Men: “What is Man Today: Defining Masculinity & Toxic Masculinity” (Ep. 1)

    Silent Conversations of Men: “What is Man Today: Defining Masculinity & Toxic Masculinity” (Ep. 1)
    2026/10/04
    What does modern masculinity look like in a world where expectations around strength, vulnerability, leadership, identity, and manhood are constantly changing?

    Host and creator Orlandina Balan (The Fitter Woman) and co-host Jamal explore the pressures men face, the meaning of masculinity today, and the impact of stereotypes and toxic masculinity narratives.

    Joining the conversation are Ramses Duvivier, Healthcare Technology Professional, and Bryant Appollon, Master Trainer and Founder of Train With Apollo.

    This episode explores male identity, masculinity, cultural expectations, vulnerability, emotional strength, leadership, and the changing role of men in today’s society.

    If the old definition of manhood no longer fits, what should take its place?

    Behind The Armor: Silent Conversations of Men is presented by Life Beyond The Finish Line and proudly supported by The Rizzuto Law Firm.

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    Behind The Armor: Silent Conversations of Men is a special series presented by Life Beyond The Finish Line, created to foster honest conversations about the experiences, challenges, and responsibilities that shape men's lives.
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    28 分
  • Loss, Purpose, Legacy: Rosemarie Nania and the Mission Behind BELOvEDS

    Loss, Purpose, Legacy: Rosemarie Nania and the Mission Behind BELOvEDS
    2026/09/27
    In this episode of Life Beyond The Finish Line, Orlandina sits with Rosemarie Nania as she shares how loss became advocacy, purpose, and legacy

    After losing her brother Angelo to complications related to vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), Rosemarie Nania turned unimaginable grief into purpose.

    As Founder and President of BELOvEDS, A Nania Foundation, she now works to raise awareness, support research, and help families impacted by this rare genetic condition. However, what her family discovered after Angelo’s death would change everything.

    🏁 Success is just the beginning.
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    27 分
  • Leap of Faith: Constance Mokoena Aboard MSC World America

    Leap of Faith: Constance Mokoena Aboard MSC World America
    2026/09/06
    What happens when you stop waiting for the perfect moment and take the leap?

    Recorded aboard the MSC World America, host Orlandina Balan, The Fitter Woman, sits down with vocalist Constance Mokoena to explore her journey from discovering her love of singing to taking a leap of faith and becoming a full-time cruise ship performer. Constance shares the challenges, sacrifices, and defining moments that taught her what it truly means to trust her gift, choosing her calling over comfort.

    Sometimes the next chapter doesn't begin when you're ready. It begins when you're willing to leap.
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    28 分
  • Brian Moss: The Griot of Bodybuilding

    Brian Moss: The Griot of Bodybuilding
    2026/08/30
    On this episode of Life Beyond The Finish Line host Orlandina gets the opportunity to witness bodybuilding history through the eyes and lens of legendary photographer and founder of Better Bodies Gym, Brian Moss.

    Brian Moss didn’t simply witness bodybuilding history—he helped shape it. From creating one of New York City’s most legendary training spaces to capturing unforgettable moments behind the scenes, Brian Moss has spent decades preserving the people, culture, and stories of the sport.But his greatest legacy may be what he saw that others missed.Welcome to Life Beyond The Finish Line, Brian Moss: The Story Keeper of Bodybuilding History.
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    29 分
  • Breaking the Rules: Leadership, Loss and Legacy with Britannie Betti

    Breaking the Rules: Leadership, Loss and Legacy with Britannie Betti
    2026/08/23
    Today’s guest was born into a legacy—but she was never meant to simply follow the path laid before her.

    Britannie Betti has built her career by challenging expectations, pushing past barriers, and discovering who she is beyond the family name and the titles she carries.But some of the rules she has broken were not written in business—they were written by life.

    This is Britannie Betti and she Is Breaking the Rules. Listen as she shares her story with host Orlandina Balan on Life Beyond The Finish Line.
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    29 分
  • Would Andrea Cox Go Back to Eating Meat?

    Would Andrea Cox Go Back to Eating Meat?
    2026/08/16
    For decades, Holistic Wellness Coach and High Vegan Chef, Andrea Leigh Cox built her life and work around a deeply personal approach to health, healing, and faith. Now, she is entering a new chapter—one that may surprise the people who know her story best.

    On this episode of Life Beyond The Finish Line, Orlandina and Andrea are talking about the courage to question, evolve, and choose what feels true now.
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    29 分
  • More Than Skin Deep: Vision, Ethics & Purpose with Dr. Bryan Forley

    More Than Skin Deep: Vision, Ethics & Purpose with Dr. Bryan Forley
    2026/07/05
    On this episode of Life Beyond The Finish Line, Orlandina is stepping beyond the surface and into the world of precision, perspective, and purpose with board-certified plastic surgeon, Bryan G. Forley.

    Known for his natural results, technical precision, and artistic eye, Dr. Forley has built a reputation rooted in one powerful principle—enhancement over alteration.But this conversation goes far beyond aesthetics.

    Today, we explore identity, vision, ethics, and what it truly means to refine without redefining who you are.
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    29 分
  • Broken Trust: Nursing Home Care, Rights & Abuse with Attorneys Phil Rizzuto and Elliot Sinel (Part 2)

    Broken Trust: Nursing Home Care, Rights & Abuse with Attorneys Phil Rizzuto and Elliot Sinel (Part 2)
    2026/06/28
    What happens when something goes wrong—and what should you do next?

    In Part 2 of Broken Trust on Life Beyond The Finish Line, the conversation shifts from prevention to action. Orlandina Balan continues with attorneys Phil Rizzuto (Rizzuto Law Firm) and Elliot Sinel "NYC Bedsore Lawyer" (Sinel & Olsen,PLLC ) , focusing on how to recognize signs of abuse and the steps families must take.

    From documenting concerns to knowing when to call a lawyer—this episode brings clarity to a difficult moment.

    Featuring real cases, including a $10M verdict, it reveals the cost of inaction.Because protecting your loved ones takes awareness, courage, and action.
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    27 分