The Five Foot Strong Podcast

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S05E08: Now Vs. Then

Episode 50 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast is a special one.

In this milestone episode, host Jessica Gerlock reflects on the journey from recording episode one to reaching episode fifty. What started as a leap of faith has become a powerful space for conversations about mindset, strength, personal growth, relationships, and discipline.

Jessica shares how her voice, confidence, and perspective have evolved through the process of consistently showing up behind the mic. From overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome to redefining what strength truly...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S05E07: Becoming Someone You’ve Never Been Before

The version of you that got you here… isn’t the version that will take you where you want to go.

In Episode 7 of Season 5 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, Jessica Gerlock dives into the identity shift required for real growth. Because doing it scared and taking action is only the beginning — becoming someone new is the next level.

From starting her podcast to becoming a certified personal trainer, Jessica shares what it really takes to step into a version...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S05E06: You Don’t Need More Confidence—You Need More Action

If you’re waiting to feel confident before you start… this episode is your wake-up call.

Confidence doesn’t come first. Action does.

In this solo episode, Jessica Gerlock breaks down the myth that you need to feel ready before you move — and explains why confidence is built rep by rep, decision by decision.

If fear has been holding you back, this conversation will challenge you to stop waiting and start moving.

Because stre...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S05E05: Doing It Scared

What if courage isn’t the absence of fear—but the decision to move forward anyway?

In this powerful solo episode, host Jessica Gerlock dives into what it really means to do it scared. From taking the first step when you feel unready to showing up when confidence is shaky, this episode is all about embracing fear as part of the process—not a stop sign.

Jessica shares honest insights, mindset shifts, and real-life encouragement for anyone who’s been waiting to feel “ready” before going...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S05E04: Consistency Over Perfection

Consistency Over Perfection is a reminder that progress isn’t built on flawless days—it’s built on showing up. In this solo episode, Jessica Gerlock unpacks why waiting for the “perfect” time, plan, or version of yourself keeps you stuck, and how small, consistent actions create real strength over time.

From fitness and mindset to healing and personal growth, this episode encourages you to release unrealistic expectations and focus on what actually moves the needle. Because you don’t need to be perfect to be powerful—you...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S05E03: Finding Colour After Tragedy with guest Lynda Fishman

In this moving episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock speaks with author and inspirational speaker Lynda Fishman about grief, resilience, and life after loss. Lynda shares her story of unspeakable tragedy and how that tragedy reshaped her understanding of strength and healing.

Inspired by her book Repairing Rainbows, this conversation explores honouring loved ones, releasing expectations around “being strong,” and slowly finding colour again after profound loss. A compassionate and honest episode for anyone navigating grief or supp...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S05E02: Strong Doesn’t Mean Silent

In Season 5, Episode 2 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock explores why real strength isn’t about staying quiet. This episode dives into finding your voice, setting boundaries, and understanding how silence can impact both your mental and physical health. A reminder that being strong also means allowing yourself to be heard and to ask for help when you need to. Remember, whether you are five feet tall or seven feet tall, we are ALL strong in our own unique and beautiful ways.

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The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S05E01: Strong Enough to be Honest

Season 5 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast kicks off with a powerful solo episode hosted by Jessica Gerlock—author, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, and advocate for both mental and physical strength. In Strong Enough to Be Honest, Jessica opens up about what real strength actually looks like: self-awareness, vulnerability, and the courage to tell the truth about where you are—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

This episode sets the tone for the season, exploring the connection between mental health and physical health, the pressure to alwa...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S04E10: Reflections of Strength

In the Season 4 finale of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock reflects on the key themes that defined this season—growth, healing, and resilience. From breaking old patterns to choosing self-awareness and strength, Jessica shares the most meaningful lessons learned along the journey.

This episode offers a thoughtful close to a transformative season and a look ahead at what’s next for The Five Foot Strong Podcast.

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The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S04E09: Breaking Cycles: Choosing Growth Over the Past

Are you stuck in the same patterns that keep holding you back? In this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, Jessica gets real about recognizing negative behavioral cycles, breaking free from old habits, and making the conscious choice to grow.

Jessica shares practical tips, personal insights, and mindset shifts to help you stop repeating the past and start stepping into the strongest version of yourself.

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The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S04E08: Dear My Teenage Self

In this heartfelt solo episode, host Jessica Gerlock gets vulnerable as she reads a letter to her teenage self. She reflects on the challenges, mistakes, and lessons that shaped her into the woman she is today — from heartbreak and self-doubt to growth and resilience. This powerful episode is a reminder that we all have a story worth sharing and that it’s never too late to love the person you once were.

Available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

The Five Foot Strong Podcast – S04E07: Small Changes, Big Results

In this solo episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock dives into the power of small, intentional changes and how they can create massive results over time. From daily habits to mindset shifts, Jessica shares practical strategies you can start today to transform your health, happiness, and confidence—without feeling overwhelmed.

Whether you’re working on your fitness, career, or personal growth, this episode will inspire you to take action, one small step at a time. Also, remember whether you ar...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S04E06: Your Health is Your Wealth with guest Dana Gudelis

On this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, Jessica Gerlock talks with wellness coach and founder of Gude Health Dana Gudelis to uncover the secrets to holistic health. Dana shares her story from being in the corporate world to focusing more on her health and wellness. From mindset shifts to practical routines, Dana shares how small, consistent choices can lead to big transformations—inside and out.

Tune in for actionable tips, real-life inspiration, and a fr...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast: S04E05- Back to Regular Scheduled Programming

We’ve officially reached the halfway point of Season 4! In this special episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock reflects on the journey so far—highlighting the powerful conversations, stories of resilience, and inspiring takeaways from the first half of the season.

Jessica shares behind-the-scenes insights, lessons learned, and what listeners can look forward to in the episodes ahead. It’s the perfect time to pause, reset, and celebrate the strength, growth, and connection that The Five Foot Strong Podcas...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S04E03: The Simple Path to Health and Wellness with guests Talia and Elon Lindie co-founders of ine+ nutrition

In this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast , Jessica talks with Talia and Elon Lindie, the husband-and-wife duo and co-founders of ine+ nutrition, a brand built on science, purpose, and a passion for redefining wellness. Together, they share their journey of turning a vision into reality—creating supplements that are not only effective but also accessible and sustainable.

From the challenges of launching a business as pa...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S04E03: Choosing Courage: A Solo Journey to a New Life Abroad with guest Maggie Spicer

In this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock talks with Maggie Spicer, who left her home country behind to start fresh in a place where everything—from the language to the lifestyle—was unfamiliar.

Maggie shares the fears she had to face, the challenges she has endured along her journey, and the unexpected joys of embracing a new culture. Her journey is a testament to the power of trus...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S04E02: Never too Late to Make a Change with guest Greg Graziotto

In this inspiring episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock talks with Greg Graziotto, an obstacle course racing enthusiast whose journey into Spartan racing transformed not just his fitness, but his entire outlook on life.

Greg shares how discovering his passion for OCR pushed him beyond his comfort zone, challenged his limits, and helped him build a new level of self-confidence. From the grueling training sessions to crossing the finish line, Greg opens up...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S04E01- Still Standing: Why Resilience Isn’t Just a Buzzword

On the season four premiere episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host, Jessica Gerlock shares her opinion on the resilience of the players of the WNBA, how switching your mindset when dating is important, and what chatGPT describes 'Five Foot Strong' as.

If you have a story of resilience that will inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle please email 5footstrong@gmail.com or DM @fivefootstrongpodcast on Instagram. Check out all episodes of The Fi...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S03E10: What’s my Age Again?

On the season three finale of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host, Jessica Gerlock shares her perspective on healthy aging and how it affects your physical and mental health. Jessica also recaps season three of the podcast and gives her final tip of advice on how to take care of your overall health.

Remember, whether you are five feet tall or seven feet tall, we are ALL strong in our own unique and beautiful ways. Please like, comment, subscribe, an...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S03E09: Women in Sports

On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host Jessica Gerlock, discusses her excitement around the rise in popularity of professional women’s sports. Jessica talks about the impact that these strong inspiring female athletes such as Caitlyn Clarke, Simone Biles, Trinity Rodman, and more, will have on the next generation of young girls getting into sports.

Please comment, like, subscribe, and share. Remember, whether you are five feet tall or seven feet tall, we are ALL stro...

S03E08- The Five Foot Strong Podcast- Making Your Bed

On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host Jessica Gerlock, talks about May being Mental Health Awareness Month. She also shares her reaction to the commencement speech given at The University of Texas at Austin done by Navy Admiral William H. McRaven in 2014 .

Remember, whether you are five feet tall or seven feet tall, we are ALL strong in our own unique ways. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe.

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S03E07- The Five Foot Strong Podcast: How to Manage Everyday Stress

On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host Jessica Gerlock goes on a deep dive on how to manage everyday stress in a healthy way. She talks about stress management strategies, the mind-body connection, and how to work out specifically for you.

Remember whether you are five feet tall like Jessica, or seven feet tall, we are all strong in our own unique and beautiful ways. Please rate, comment, and share. Stay strong!

The Five Foot Strong Podcast: S03E06- Battling Body Image Struggles

On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast with host, Jessica Gerlock, we discuss battling body image struggles related to mental health including body dysmorphia. Jessica also talks about why routines are healthy, if yoga/pilates are enough, and the concept of mental toughness.

Please rate, comment, subscribe, and like. Remember, whether you are five feet tall or seven feet tall, we are all strong in our own unique and beautiful ways.

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S03E05: How Fitness and Wellness are Portrayed in Pop Culture

On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast our host Jessica Gerlock talks about the portrayal of fitness and wellness in pop culture. She discusses the impacts of social media on our mental and physical health, and how advertisers target our emotions to promote fitness/wellness products.

Please comment, like, and subscribe and remember whether you are five feet tall or seven feet tall, we are ALL strong in our ow...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- Season 3 Episode 4- Apple Cider Vinegar

On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast with host Jessica Gerlock, Jessica discusses her personal reaction to Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar and the story behind it. Jessica also discusses other movies that are based on health and wellness such as Supersize Me, The Whale, and Inside Out.

Remember, whether you are 5 feet tall like Jessica or 7 feet tall, we are all strong in our own unique and beautiful ways. Please comment, like, and subscribe.

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S03E03- The Five Foot Strong Podcast with host Jessica Gerlock

Finding Ways to Improve your Health

On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host, Jessica does a deepdive into Forbes.com list of ‘Five Wellness Trends to Look Out for in 2025.’

Jessica gives her opinion on the five wellness trends and ranks them from most important to least important to prioritize.

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The Five Foot Strong Podcast- Episode 2: Authenticity is One of the Greatest Strengths with guest AJ Hebert

On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast with Jessica Gerlock, our guest is AJ Hebert. AJ is an artist and motorcycle enthusiast who has followed his passions and is authentically himself.

To the outside world, AJ may appear to have a tough exterior, but he emphasizes the importance of authenticity, encouraging others to recognize their true selves.

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Season 3 Episode 1- Setting Intentions Over Resolutions

Our host, Jessica Gerlock comes back for season three of The Five Foot Strong Podcast.

She discusses her trip last year to Malibu and the impact the California fires will do to a person's mental health. She also talks about setting intentions over resolutions for the new year and she shares the top 3 things to focus on in 2025 to improve your mental and physical strength.

Please comment, rate, like, and review. Remember, whether you are...

Bonus Episode 2- Season 2 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast

Embracing your Strength Through Menopause with guest Dr. Juliana Haddad-Jaskot

On this bonus episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast our host Jessica talks with our guest chiropractor Dr. Juliana Haddad-Jaskot about the superpower of aging as a woman, menopause, and how it affects women’s physical strength.

Check out this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast and please like, comment, subscribe, and share. Remember, whether you are five feet tall like Jessica or seven feet ta...

Bonus Episode- S02E11- The Five Foot Strong Podcast

Motherhood Doesn’t Come with a Manual with guests Amanda Halpern and Jessie Benoliel

On this bonus episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, we are talking about the strength of moms everywhere with our guests, Amanda Halpern and Jessie Benoliel, the hosts of The Pregnant Bitchez Podcast.

We talk about the importance of self-care, gaining self confidence through motherhood, and Amanda and Jessie share how they prioritize their mental and physical health as both moms of two.

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The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S02E10: Strong is Beautiful

This week's episode is the season two finale episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast. Our host Jessica Gerlock, goes into detail about why women should be lifting weights. Jessica also gets into body positivity, finding balance, and she also shares her tip about how to get stronger mentally.

Check out this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast and please like, comment, subscribe, and share. Remember, whether you are five feet tall like Jessica, or seven feet tall, we are...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast S02E09: Shana Tova: A Good Year Ahead

On this week's episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast Jessica talks about staying healthy and active after you turn 30. Jessica also talks about her 15 seconds of fame on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen this week with guests Natasha Lyonne and Emma Roberts, two strong and fierce women. Lastly but most importantly, since this episode falls on Rosh Hashanah the jewish new year, our host Jessica shares her truth being a strong jewish woman in today’s world with the ri...

S02E08- The Five Foot Strong Podcast: Personal Development

On this week's episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, Jessica does a solo episode about looking back to see how far you've come. She also shares why it's important to speak up about mental health, and the connection between reality tv and personal development. Lastly, Jessica answer a listener’s question on who the top five famous people dead or alive would be who she would like to workout with.

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S02E07- Capturing the Beauty Within with guests Dennis and Tessa Cruz

On this week's episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our guests are Dennis and Tessa Cruz, owners of DSTNCT Art Media. These two have an incredible passion for photography and fashion and their company brings the two together.

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S02E06: The Five Foot Strong Podcast- Fear is Just a Four Letter Word

On this week's episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host Jessica Gerlock, is going solo and doing a solo episode. She shares a recap of the true meaning of being strong, her belief on fear holding you back, and shares a healthy tip on how to reduce being overwhelmed.

Check out this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast wherever you get your podcast fix and please like, comment, subscribe, and share. Remember, whether you are five...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S02E05 - Spreading Positivity Through Music with guest Kenny J. Wilkins

On this week's episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast we have singer, songwriter, producer, and voting member of The Recording Academy, Kenny J. Wilkins. Since childhood, Kenny always used music as an outlet for his emotions and his mental health.

In 2023, Kenny unfortunately lost his wife and since then has used his music to help him through the grieving process. Kenny has been very vocal about talking about how it's okay for men to go...

S02E04: Paving your Own Path with guest MPP Laura Smith

On this week's episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast we a member of the provincial parliament of Ontario. MPP Laura Smith is the MPP of Thornhill, and the parliamentary assistant for the ministry of children, community and social services. She is also a mom, a wife, and a strong women who knows who she is.

On this episode, MPP Laura Smith shares her journey into politics, her motivation of positive change, and she also shares helpful tips to any young person wanting to...

Episode 3: Knowing your Values with guest David Sazant

On this week's episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast we have a guest who changed his career after realizing the profession he originally chose did not align with his personal values and skills. David Sazant was a former litigator who changed his career to prioritize his happiness and now is currently a men’s therapist.

While David was working as a lawyer, he went back to school and graduated with a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology. David’s mission now is to help men navigating ment...

Season 2 Episode 2: Tomorrow is a Lazy Person's Excuse with guest Nasheen Liu

On episode two of The Five Foot Strong Podcast we have an executive in the tech industry who really understands the "no excuses" mindset and prioritizes her physical and mental health on a weekly basis by making time for her passion for dance.

Nasheen Liu is the co-founder of The IT Media Group, a wife, and mom but even with all that Nasheen still makes time consistently to improve her mental and physical health by exploring her passion for dance and...

Episode 1: Second Chances with guest Oliver Saunders

Welcome back for Season 2 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast with host Jessica Gerlock.

On the season 2 premiere episode, our guest is Oliver Saunders. Oliver is the host of the ‘Bigger Than Us Podcast', an entrepreneur, a reality television star, the son of RHOBH's Garcelle Beauvais, and a super proud father.

Even though Oliver comes from famous parents he has had to go through many struggles to be where he is today. Oliver Saunders has a very inspiring journey of strength, struggling wi...