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Dr. Lisa Dunne is an author, speaker, educator, lifelong homeschooler, and president of Chula Vista Christian University. Her podcast, The Communication Architect, builds emotional health and relational resilience through the development of strategic communication competencies that increase personal leadership capacities. Drawing from both theoretical and practical examples, the podcast offers training in interpersonal, intrapersonal, organizational, and familial communication--all in a friendly, upbeat, and personal style. Dr. Lisa has written several books on organizational and interpersonal communication, and she has been recognized by the City of San Francisco and the State of California for her work as an educator. She holds a Master's degree in Communication, a Master's degree in Organizational Systems, and a Ph.D. in Human Development. She is wife to her British husband Adrian and mom to their beloved GenZ kids, Ethan and Cymone. Dr. Lisa is passionate about helping people of all generations find purpose and passion in life.

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Functional Fitness over 50: An Interview with Darryll Coleman

July 01, 2025 • Dr. Lisa Dunne

If you've ever hiked the beautiful trails of Eastlake, California, you are likely to have come across a smiling workout warrior shouting "I have to run" or "Get paid!" as you jog by and instinctively pick up your own pace. On today's show, Army veteran, fitness coach and local celebrity Darryll Coleman shares his secrets of success for a happy, healthy lifestyle. Hint: You don't need a gym membership to get fit! Darryll exudes a pervasive joy that might make you think he had a perfect life growing up. But his story is one of tragedy, abandonment, hunger, homelessness--and then hope. Today, at age 57, Darryll has turned his story of loss into a source of motivation. Join us for today's show, and discover the secrets of functional fitness (and contagious joy!) at any age.

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