#58: Season 2 Finale: Heart of a Hero: Fit for Duty. Fit for Life.

Rip with (from l to r): Kevin Duffy, Keith Mitchell, Joe Inga

Rip with (from l to r): Kevin Duffy, Keith Mitchell, Joe Inga

Today, the Plant-Strong Podcast wraps-up Season Two with a special 'Heart of a Hero' finale featuring three of New York’s bravest firefighting heroes.

Keith Mitchell was listening to Season One of the Plant-Strong podcast back in 2019, and, like thousands of others, was following the transformation of fellow firefighter Joe Inga.

As a triathlete and fellow firefighter, Keith already worked hard to keep himself healthy and in shape, but after listening to Joe's story, decided to go all-in and embrace the Engine 2 plant-strong way of life.

Like Joe, the hurdles during mealtime at Keith’s fire station were difficult to overcome. Despite having seniority, Keith’s decision to eat differently shook the firehouse and created unforeseen tension. But then Keith heard Kevin Duffy’s story in Episode 19 of Season One. Kevin is another NYC firefighter, Ironman triathlete, and a true hero for his own health. Having the testimonials of Joe and Kevin only strengthened his resolve. 

Today, this finale brings together all three of these heroes for a candid conversation about their jobs and the challenges they face within the firehouse culture. Despite the ridicule and pushback, they press on and continue to thrive against the status quo and to optimize their own health for the health and well-being of those they serve...That's what heroes do. 

Thank you to Joe, Kevin, and Keith. At this time when firefighters across our nation are battling multiple blazes, we can think of no more appropriate way to wrap up our season than to honor you, our firefighting heroes. 

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