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I met up with longtime friend and member of the One Pedal At A Time Movement, Rob Loesher while visiting Haverhill, MA. Ironically, Rob and I both got into cycling around the same time and have both used it as a tool for keeping our physical and mental health in check. We also took our first ride together from start to finish before recording this episode. Before cycling, Rob had a love for music that continues to this day. He really enjoys sharing that entertainment, that has been nearly nonexistent over the last year with the pandemic in Massachusetts and around the world. It hit us all hard the lack of interactions and gatherings. At the begin it was so hard but this was the chance for him to take his music to a new level. Like me, when I got it Cycling, Rob got into playing music for the wrong reasons but we both have found our real reasons for our activities. Rob is currently working on a new album and an amazing song called “Save Me” and you can hear a preview on his website, link below and stay tuned for the full album release.   Check out Rob's website: http://robertjmusic.com/ Remember to Subscribe to the podcast for future releases, leave a comment about the episode, Share with friends and family, and at the least come back for another FFR Podcast Episode! ________________________________ Check out Strada Soul (Here) for durable and expertly hand-crafted products made from used bicycle inner tubes and upcycled materials.  Try Athletic Brewing (https://bit.ly/3aQ4u8n) Brew without Compromise! Use RWD20 to receive 20% OFF your first order! Follow Dan’s Journey at Ridewithdanusa.com Support Dan’s Cause for Suicide Awareness at Opaatmovement.com OPAATM©2021 #ridewithdanusa #opaatmovement #friend #robertjamesmusic #robjames #music #listen #ffrpodcast #friendsfromtheroad #podcast #bicycles #saveme #song #opaat #downloadnow #newrelease #life #listenlater #challenges #worldchallenges #preview #athleticbrewing #withoutcompromise #stradasoul #upcycledmaterials #art #fun (at Haverhill, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/COaSFLmhh7f/?igshid=1hga0nyyt1s7o

With so many people working from home, it's important to keep a health balance of personal and work time. My next guest dealt with the struggle of not having a healthy balance. Listen to his story and be inspired!  I met up and stayed with my friend Mike O'Handley in Taunton, Mass while on my trip in New England. I met Mike around 2014 at his mechanic shop where he was working and living at the time. Every time we hung out regardless of the time of day or even night, Mike was working. He worked hard but missed the second half of that quote until early 2019 when the business was struggling, and Mike had done everything he could but it wasn’t enough. Mike thought he could fix things by pulling out lines of credit, but it just made things worse. The stresses of trying to keep it going and not having a healthy balance work and home led him to meet with a specialist for help and that’s when the transition began. Mike set boundaries by separating work and casual time while also going to fulfill the quote “Work hard, Play hard” with playing hard! Now going on adventures and on a new path, a path that started when he finally was willing to accept help and find balance. Listen as we talk about his OPAAT activity and it’s not pedal. Follow Mike @mike_weekend_warrior Remember to Subscribe to the podcast for future releases, leave a comment about the episode, Share with friends and family, and at the least come back for another FFR Podcast Episode! ________________________________ Bern Helmets "Stay Out there" Check out the Bern Barn for great Deals Try Athletic Brewing (https://bit.ly/3aQ4u8n) Brew without Compromise! Use RWD20 to receive 20% OFF your first order! Follow Dan’s Journey at Ridewithdanusa.com Support Dan’s Cause for Suicide Awareness at Opaatmovement.com OPAATM©2021 #ridewithdanusa #opaatmovement #taunton #friendsfromtheroad #ffrpodcast #podcast #stayoutthere #athleticbrewing #greatdeals #findingbalance #workandplay #life #balance #listenlater #downloadnow #inspiration #ma #workhardplayhard #gottadoboth #listen (at Taunton, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/COaPaQrFvRH/?igshid=1p8qe7ilfhsec