This is the P.O.E. which stands for Personal Opinions and Experiences. During the POE series each episode I will briefly share my opinion on specific topic that might be happening in the world today, long standing ‘conventional wisdoms’ that are not so wise. The resources and information I use to learn and educate myself on the various topics of wellness to enable better rest & recovery. I will also be documenting the areas of my own life that I am working on and speaking to the various tool...
Aug 10, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Episode 24 In the latest episode, I speak with Fiona Gilbert a serial entrepreneur in the wellness and health industry and currently the CEO of Quanta Therapies . Fiona started out with her own severe wellness recovery journey starting in her late 20’s that nearly ended her life. Until her husband challenged her to take a year to focus on self-care for her MS. This evolved into starting her own health practice and eventually the CEO of Quanta Therapies supporting her personal and corporate missi...
Aug 06, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Episode 23 In the latest episode, I speak with Tim Hipp a 20 year veteran of the fitness industry as an athlete, and 2x business owner with Wellness Solutions and RXR3 Recovery Lounge . We have an awesome conversation on covering a variety of topics that include how he started out in the fitness industry. Establishing his first fitness-based business and seeing the industry need to pivot to Recovery as a key concept and focus area. Topics discussed in this episode: - Recovery is where functional...
Jul 29, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In the latest episode, I speak with Joe Connolly Head Coach Football Sports Performance at Arizona State University Sun Devils Football. We have an awesome conversation on a variety of topics that include how he started out in coaching, having strong mentors. Establishing programs for over 120 athletes, the fundamental movements are critical to success. How he takes the ‘Athlete dictates the programming’ meaning a good coach needs to have the skill to adapt the program based on what the athlete ...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In the latest episode, I speak with Dr Raleigh Duncan, Founder and Infrared Sauna creator. During our discussion, how Raleigh started out in a sales position and realizing he wanted to help give back through Chiropractic Medicine. During this time, he discovered the infrared sauna and became a new passion and began developing his own infrared saunas, now ClearLight Saunas all serving his personal mission and passion to help and heal people at scale. We cover the innate healing power of the human...
Jun 26, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In the latest episode, I speak with Dr Drew Timmermans, owner of the medical practice Regenerative Performance located in Gilbert, AZ serving the great Phoenix area. The practice serves the athletic community and has evolved into an integrative medical clinic and stem cell center focused on helping people regenerate their health, feel better, look better, and achieve their goals. We touch on how his life journey took an unplanned turn for the better to fulfill his purpose and mission in helping ...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In the latest episode, I speak with Cyndi O’Meara a nutritionist, best-selling author, international speaker and founder of 'Changing Habits' as well as the creator of the docu-series ‘What’s with Wheat?’ We discuss a variety topics from her upbringing offered an early example of a vitalistic way of healthcare, spending time in the US, choosing her path in health & wellness while attending University of Colorado . We delve into the importance of quality food supply, the alarming rate of chil...
Jun 15, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Episode 17: EIn the latest episode, I speak with Patrick McKeown International best-selling author of The Oxygen Advantage and creator and master instructor of the Oxygen Advantage® technique, Patrick McKeown is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading breathing re-education experts. He is also the Director of Education and Training for the Buteyko Clinic. We cover a broad spectrum of topics that the breath can have significant positive health benefits in areas that are known such as athlet...
Jun 04, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In the latest episode, I speak with Brian Littlefield CEO & Co-Founder of OriginLabs and Jocko Fuel and Co-Host of the podcast Hands & Daylight We dig into starting out in building and car racing teams, to reclaiming his personal health creating a passion and deep interest in scientific studies for nutrition. This placed the seed to evolve into joining Origin to launch a supplement line from making of a supplement. How the corporate principles of integrity and quality and manufacturing a...
May 27, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, I have the opportunity to speak with Brian Rosetti Founder of The Run SMART project, VDOT, D1 XC and Track Athlete at St Josephs University in Philadelphia. Brian early running career, his professional started the VDOT calculator & VDOT 02 Platform, in collaboration with running coach legend Dr Jack Daniels and take time to discuss how the relationship started, the mission of the The Run SMART Project and VDOT coaching platform and tools of runners. The evolution of his own ...
May 21, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In the latest episode, I speak with Megan Wakefield the founder, herbalist, and gardener at Walking Wild Herbs, located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia at Walking Wild Herbs. Megan creates various blends and produces high-quality, balancing herbal teas that are formulated to support a healthy lifestyle. She also provides gardening education and consultations to help people bring fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, and flowers into their own spaces. We discuss how she came to be an herbalist and ...
May 17, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, I have the opportunity to speak with Ryan Michler the Founder of the movement and Podcast Order of Man, best selling author of Sovereignty: Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men . He his someone that I have considered a virtual mentor for some time listening to his podcast Order of Man and since joining his Mastermind group the Iron Council. We discuss how Ryan was able to take personal challenges and turn it into a movement know as the Order of Man. It all started with the nee...
May 10, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In the latest episode, I speak with David Bidler fitness coach and Founder of the Non-Profit Physiology First. The mission of Physiology First is to equip and empower youth in managing through stress and anxiety. We cover the ever important topic of mental health, in particular with our youth. We discuss a variety of tips and tools that parents, students and schools can use to equip them to better understand the growing concern in how they feel, affirm the feeling to clearly understand what and ...
May 05, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, I speak with Donna Stephens a Naturopathic and Homeopathic Doctor who spent the first 15 of her 30 year medical career in Clinical Research studying medicine with some of the top minds in the world. How her blend of homeopathic/Naturopathic medicine with the use of modern medicine helped her beat cancer. The value and benefits of botanicals and the developing practice of integrative or functional medicine. The gap between the science of medicine and the practice of medicine, and...
May 02, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, I speak with Jason Donaldson Head of Training and Operations at Power Speed Endurance (PSE). Jason is a Strength & Conditioning Coach who opened the first CrossFit™ affiliate in Western Australia in 2007. Jason has worked for Power Speed Endurance since 2011 coaching coaches and athletes, managing much of the PSE back-end and overseeing all training programs. Jason was a Police Officer for 20-years and has a special interest in the health and fitness of Tactical Athletes. Ja...
Apr 29, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In the latest episode I speak with Ryan Munsey is The author of F*ck Your Feelings and co-founder of The Better Human Project, Ryan is a sought-after thought leader who specializes in high performance and the development of both individuals and organizations. An athlete and aspiring Wilderness Expert, Ryan personally coaches Olympic and professional athletes, Special Forces Operators, Hollywood celebrities, and leading entrepreneurs and C-Level executives while speaking and hosting leadership wo...
Apr 25, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In the latest episode I speak with Francesca Scerbo Fitness Coach and owner of Fitness 121 in Roseland NJ. We discuss the importance of having a community or tribe, even when social distancing, to keep us engaged. The value of having a personalized wellness lifestyle coach to meet your goals. The ability to adapt to change, and manage stress. Regardless of where you are in your wellness journey acknowledge where you are, not how you got there and keep the vision of your future self in view. If y...
Apr 22, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, I speak with Todd White Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of healthy wine company Dry Farm Wines. Todd has been a BioHacker for years as well as a serial entrepreneur. He took his wellness lifestyle and love for wine and merged them through the creation of Dry Farm Wines. Todd has been able to create a way for small boutique wineries across the world producing healthful wines – organic, biodynamic and environmentally regenerative farming practices that produce high-quality, delici...
Apr 14, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In the latest episode, I speak with Dr Austin Perlmutter a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician, contributor to Psychology Today and co-author of a new book called Brain Wash. We discuss many of the key principles from Austin’s book – Brain Wash - from how Manufactured foods influence our thinking. What is causing chronic inflammation in your body, the connection between chronic inflammation and the effect on the brain, some contributing factors that influence decision making, and the Pro...
Apr 11, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In the latest episode I speak with Nick Lambe, sleep coach using his past experience as a fitness and nutrition coach and digging into the need for improved quality and quantity of sleep, the contributing factors that effects your physiology, the negative snowball, an outline of 4 pillars for good sleep and tools such as wearable technology, and tips you can take action on immediately. Key influencers discussed during this episode are nutrition, your thoughts and mindset on the topic of sleep, s...
Mar 30, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode i have the chance to speak with Ginger Delph Owner/CEO of Core IV Therapy in Reston, VA. We discuss her thyroid cancer survival, the importance of plant based nutrition, and overall quality of our food supply. The under-diagnosed or discussed dehydration issue, and how services such as IV Therapy can aid in strengthening our immune system before during and after a health issue. Instagram Facebook If you are in the Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland area you can make an appointmen...
Mar 21, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On this episode you will hear from me on what and why I decided to launch the podcast and what to expect. I look forward to feedback on topics, content and guests to invite on the podcast. Please share with friends and family who would get value out of the information shared here. Grateful that you took the time to listen and respond. www.therestandrecoverypodcast.com
Mar 20, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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