EP. 126 #JoinTheConversation | Strong Dad's. Stronger Communities

On a #JoinTheConversation episode of This Is Beacon, hosts Rueben, Brianna, and Brandon discuss creating real “spaces” that build community and reduce mental-health stigma, featuring guest Dave Eisenstadt, owner of CrossFit 845 in Wappingers and co-owner in Poughkeepsie. Dave shares his background (Stormville/Carmel), discovering CrossFit in 2008 in NYC, building a garage group that grew to 30 people, and opening CrossFit 845 in 2012. He explains CrossFit’s origins (2002), its functional purpose, misconceptions fueled by the CrossFit Games, and how pricing reflects coaching, accountability, and culture. Dave recounts staying open during COVID and emphasizes gyms as mental-health sanctuaries. The conversation highlights onboarding new members and introduces Dave’s free Saturday 6:30 AM Strong Dad Society, a fast-growing fathers’ group combining discussion, workout, and support to promote leadership, vulnerability, and family engagement, plus a planned Fathers of Impact Summit on April 4, 2027.