What does it mean to stay positive when life changes overnight?

In this episode of the Move to Heal Podcast, we sit down with Dave Strong, a Branford, Connecticut design-build contractor, father, and stage 4 colon cancer survivor whose story is a powerful reminder of the importance of resilience, perspective, and finding hope through life’s most difficult moments.

At just 22 years old, Dave experienced the devastating loss of his mother. Years later, in October 2016, he faced another life-altering moment when he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

Through unimaginable challenges, Dave has continued to choose positivity, focus on what he can control, and find gratitude in the everyday moments that matter most.

In this conversation, we explore grief, fatherhood, living with cancer, mental strength, and the power of perspective. Dave also shares how his experiences have inspired him to support others navigating their own challenges.

His message is simple but powerful: Celebrate every victory.

Because no matter how small, every victory deserves to be recognized.

Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation about finding strength, holding on to hope, and continuing to move forward, one victory at a time.

Today’s guest, Mo Parson, is the co-owner and operator of Fitness Sanctuary. After experiencing gang violence and surviving being shot, Mo found healing and purpose through faith, fitness, and connection.

In this episode, we talk about turning pain into purpose, the often-overlooked mental health struggles in inner-city communities, and how our hardest experiences can become the foundation for growth. Mo’s story is a powerful reminder that pain may be part of our story, but it doesn’t have to define how it ends.

In this episode of the Move to Heal Podcast, we sit down with Nicole Amendola to talk about sobriety, self-discovery, and what it really means to turn inward and prioritize your mental and physical well-being.

Nicole shares how recovery, movement, self-care, and navigating unexpected challenges have strengthened her relationship with herself and shaped her healing journey. Her message is simple: take what you need and leave the rest. We hope something in her story reminds you that healing is possible, growth isn’t always linear, and you are never alone.