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GenX Journeys

I am Paul, a Rhode Islander who is going to run a 5k and raise money for a charity in all 50 states. Come join me on my journey. I will talk about races and charities, as well as talk about life in Rhode Island. There will also be interviews with race directors, charities, other people in the health and fitness community, as well as local Rhode Island businesses.

Mar 14, 2025

Some acts of love are so profound that they stand the test of time. This is the story of Mr. Kuroki, a devoted husband in Japan who spent two years planting thousands of Shibazakura flowers—moss phlox—for his wife after she lost her sight due to diabetes. Struggling with depression, she withdrew from the world. But...


Jan 10, 2025

 

Here’s a set of show notes for your Sparks of Hope episode featuring Amber Glenn:


🎙 Episode Summary:
In this episode of Sparks of Hope, we spotlight the incredible story of Amber Glenn, a U.S. figure skater who has faced and overcome immense challenges to make history. From battling a severe...


Dec 30, 2024

Welcome to Sparks of Hope on the Inspiring Journeys podcast! In this episode, we highlight the incredible story of Taylor Schenker, a North Carolina woman who turned a devastating event into an opportunity to spread kindness.

After Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina in late September 2024, Taylor discovered nearly...


Dec 28, 2024

🎙️ Episode Summary
Welcome to the debut episode of Sparks of Hope, a new feature of the Inspiring Journeys podcast dedicated to shining a light on the goodness and compassion in our world. These bite-sized episodes share uplifting stories that remind us of the powerful connections we share as humans.

In this...


Jun 5, 2024

On this episode of Inspiring Journeys, Paul defies Ghostbuster Dr. Egon Spengler's advice about not crossing the streams as we welcome Suzanne Mattaboni, co-host of Paul's other show, The GenX Book Club, to this show.

Suzanne is an award-winning writer and the author of the coming-of-age novel Once in a Lifetime, which...