In this episode, I had the opportunity to connect in person with repeat guest Dr. Raleigh Duncan. Dr. Duncan joined me last year virtually (Episode 20) and we were able to have a live discussion while in Miami attending the Biohacking Congress event. Raleigh is the creator if Clearlight Saunas and we dig into the health benefits of getting in a infrared sauna and why he chose to go down this path. Topics Discussed: First Generation Gaming Addiction Impact of Light Exposure on Life Finding & ...
Dec 10, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 81
In this episode, I speak with author and Sleep Expert Dr. Christopher Winter. Dr. Winter has practiced sleep medicine and neurology in Charlottesville, Virginia since 2004, but has been involved with sleep medicine and sleep research since 1993. Currently he is the owner of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine clinic and CNSM Consulting. Dr. Winter has worked with many teams in the professional athletic performance realm to include MLB, NHL, NBA, WNBA and NFL. During our conversation, we...
Dec 03, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Episode 79: Blue Zones, Spermidine & Autography and Zombie Cells with Don Moxley In the latest episode I speak with Don Moxley is Director of Applied Science and Brand Development at Longevity Labs Inc. in the United States. Dedicated to helping people live vibrant, fulfilling lives at all ages, Moxley draws upon his career as an athlete, a sports scientist, and an instructor to lead and educate on the science of autophagy and longevity. Focusing his work on the cell renewal benefits of sper...
Nov 20, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 79
In this episode, I speak with Catherine Arnston the founder and CEO of EnergyBits. Catherine left her 25 year corporate career to help identify foods that were alkaline and this lead her to algae – the most alkaline, chlorophyll-rich, high-protein, nutrient-dense food in the world. Catherine’s passion for algae is contagious, inspiring, and thought-provoking as you will hear in our discussion. Topics Discussed: The Ultimate Health Food Algae is a Complete Protein Algae & Blood Detox & Re...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 78
In this episode, I speak with Teresa, the founder of SleepBetterNYC and is board-certified in clinical sleep health. Her sleep coaching programs help clients achieve realistic goals, depending on their individual sleep situation. Teresa has worked with hundreds of sleep clinicians who have treated thousands of patients. Now, she works one-on-one with clients for sleep coaching and care coordination. With expertise in sleep apnea, recovery, and mindset, she provides support that fits into the cli...
Nov 06, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Episode 73: In this episode, I speak with George Kalantzis is an author, combat veteran, coach, and dad. He empowers others to overcome the toughest days of their lives at the art of tough transitions. Outside of writing, podcasting, and coaching, you can find him hiking the mountains in NH, and eating ice cream with his daughter. Topics Discussed: Do More with Your Health Undefined Expectations Finding Health Outlets Navigating Tough Transitions Fight Through the Pain Own Your Thoughts Acceptin...
Nov 04, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 73
TOP 5 LESSON ATTENDING A HEALTH & WELLNESS CONFERENCE @biohackingcongress In this episode, I give the run down on my experience attending the Biohacking Congress event in Miami and the @cicmiami event center. 1. Mitochondrial Health 2. Magnesium 3. Mindset plays a critical role in your health 4. Hot & Cold are HUGE 5. Rest & Recovery MUST be an ingredient Amazing people attended and encourage you to check out the following speakers from the event page and YouTube channel as well as t...
Nov 02, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Episode 76 Blue Light Blocking Glass, Gaming Addiction in Youth, & Food and Mood Connection with Daniel White In this episode, I speak with Daniel White founder of Sleep Better Liver Better. Daniel is a Registered Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach with extensive educational, research, clinical experience in the field of nutrition, psychology, stress management, sleep science health education and human behavior change. Topics Discussed: First Generation Gaming Addict...
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Episode 75 In this episode, I speak with Kristen Bowen the creator of Living the Good Life Naturally in 2002 after he own medical issues with Autoimmune and various failed surgeries leaving her bedridden and depressed. Through her journey back to health she made a number of discoveries to include a key ingredient to clarify one’s health is the magnesium deficiency. She now has a growing company serving people, in particular women, in reclaiming their health and being of to enjoy life to its inte...
Oct 09, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 75
EPISODE 22 In this episode I speak with Brady Bell CEO of Pure Spectrum CBD. He is a boy from Kansas and a long family history in farming, Brady's mission is to empower middle America with hemp as a new bumper crop providing growth to the American Farmer and their families. We cover the medical benefits for athletic performance, but also for those with chronic In this episode, I have the opportunity to speak with Brady Bell Founder and CEO fo Pure Spectrum CBD. We cover a ton of ground in our di...
Oct 02, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode 74 In this episode, I speak with my good friend Billy Oorbeek and his brother-in-law PJ Vhalantones. Billy who spent 20+ years in political space to change careers into Fitness Training. PJ is a training and owner of a boutique HIIT facility called Fusion Integrated Training in Grosse Point Michigan. We talk about their experience doing the 29029 Everesting event put on by Jessie Seitzler and Colin O’Brady there journey from start to finish – who came up with the ‘bright idea’ to do this...
Oct 01, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Episode 72: Remapping Neural Pathways, Sleep & Brain Health, and 90% Recovery Rate with Garrett Salpeter In this episode, I speak with Garrett Salpeter Founder and Creator of NeuFit . Garrett used his training in Engineering and Neuroscience to create NeuFit and the patented Neubie device. He and his team have trained thousands of doctors, therapists, and other professionals in the NeuFit methodology, and these practitioners have used NeuFit to help their patients recover faster from injurie...
Sep 18, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Episode 71: Energy Medicine, Never Too Late to Start and Quality of Life Choices with Steve Estrada Eleve Health In this episode, I speak with Steve Estrada Wellness Director at Eleve Health. Steve is a dedicated and valued member of our Elevé Health team since 2016. Steve has 30 plus years’ experience in the field of Fitness and Wellness. As a certified personal trainer for over 25 years, Steve has helped countless people reach and maintain their fitness goals. At 64, it’s no surprise his motto...
Sep 11, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Episode 70 Create an Ecosystem of Health, Invest in Yourself & Quality Ingredients Matter with Jason St. Clair In this episode, I speak with CEO Jason St. Clair Former pro athlete with Tampa Bay Rays Currently the CEO of @xendurance, the Founder of @labmgmt MLBPA Certified Agent and Certified Unbeatable Mind Coach Topics Discussed: Collegiate Sports and Injury Extreme Sports - Motorcross Sports Agent to Supplement CEO Quality Ingredients Matter Methods To Recovery Reduce Lactic Acid Better D...
Aug 28, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Episode 69 Value of Prehab, Creating a Sustainable Lifestyle & a Better Way to Train with Nick Stewart In this episode, I speak with Nick Stewart the CEO and Co-founder of Recover Athletics, the prehab and recovery app for endurance athletes. Recover helps over 25,000 athletes avoid injury and improve performance through personalized prehab routines. Before founding Recover, Nick worked at Jebbit, a venture-backed declared data startup in Boston. Nick graduated from Yale College in 2017. Top...
Aug 21, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Episode 68 Joys of Healing, 1st Principles of Movement, Helping ‘Last Resort’ Clients with Lisa Hillstrom In this episode, I speak with Lisa Hillstrom, she is an Integrative Therapist that specializes in pain management using a combination of strength training and various forms of bodywork including PDTR, massage and lymphatics. She loves to help people achieve their goals of pain free and low stress living so they can show up as their best self. She believes healing touch is an important piece ...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Episode 67 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Mike Belkowski who graduated from the University of Montana’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program in 2016. Months later, he started his own private outpatient practice, which is thriving today because of his holistic approach to physical therapy by integrating unique treatments, such as dry needling, cupping, blood flow restricting training, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and, of course, red light therapy. Impassioned to provide his patients with the mos...
Aug 05, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Episode 66 Nano Technology, Flow State, Mineral Connection and Thyroid with Barton Scott In this episode, I speak with Barton Scott is Founder and CEO of Upgraded Formulas. Barton always had a sharp mental function, but suddenly suffered memory loss. How cold this be, at such an early age? Tragedy had struck at the same time when he unfortunately lost his mother. But as someone with a chemical engineering background, he hacked his was to health and created a company that provides relief to many ...
Jul 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Episode 65 In this episode, I speak with Campbell Will a Physiotherapist, Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor and Breathwork Facilitator from Australia. His passion is to teach people how to speak the language of the nervous system: the breath. His teachings connect people with their breath, mind and body through guided movement, specific breathing practices, and guided meditation. He teaches how optimal breathing can be used to affect our nervous system, psychology and emotional state and how bre...
Jul 08, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Episode 64 Relationship with Sleep, We All Need a Coach and Managing Shift Work with Mollie McGlocklin In this episode, I speak with Mollie McGlocklin is the creator, and lead behavioral change coach at Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn’t find - a place to go to learn the skillset of sleep. With a background in...
Jul 02, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Episode 63 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Ron Gharbo is a board-certified specialist in PMR & Neuromuscular Electrophysiology with a 24-year practice of integrative pain management. He now serves as CMO for Lief Therapeutics , is Director of Cardiac & Wellness Integration at Virginia Commonwealth University and is a digital health advisor for the military brain injury research consortium (LIMBIC-CENC). His novel methodology was recently published in 2020. Autonomic Rehabilitation: Ada...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Episode 62 In this episode, I speak with Lance Radford Lance Radford grew up in south Florida and graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2010 with a degree in Molecular Biology. After college, Lance enlisted in the US Air Force where he became a Force Protection and Anti-terrorism specialist. While serving, Lance deployed to Africa and the Middle-East as a team leader for the Air Force Special Operations Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element (DAGRE) teams. Now, Lance continues t...
Jun 18, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Episode 61 In this episode, I speak with Jeff Kahn Co-Founder and CEO at Rise Science . RISE is the only sleep app that works all day. Jeff and his Rise Science co-founder Leon Sasson were the first to publish research on technology-enabled sleep behavior modification over a decade ago, and have recently completed the largest known study on sleep and real-world job performance across the NFL and sales teams. Jeff's research and work have been featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Revi...
Jun 12, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Episode 60 In this episode, I speak with Steve Bubel a 25 year Fitness Professional with a BS in Psychology, an M.S. in Kinesiology, and certifications too numerous to name. Steve has spent half his life as a personal trainer. Over the course of his career, he has had the pleasure of training everyone from weekend warriors to World Champions and from adolescents to octogenarians. His own journey has gone through periods of fat loss, muscle gain, strength and speed development, endurance training...
Jun 03, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Episode 59 In this episode, I speak with Rob Jenkins co-owner and operator of CrossFit Vint Hill. Born and raised in Fauquier County, Rob always had a goal of coming back to his hometown and impacting his community through fitness and wellness. He and Alana met while attending George Mason University where they both studied Exercise Science. Before wrapping up college athletics and studies at GMU, Alana and Rob started a private in-home personal training business in Northern Virginia. CrossFit f...
May 27, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Episode 58 In this episode, I speak with Jenna Loewer, DPT the owner of On Pointe Wellness and Rehab PLLC, a concierge Physical Therapy practice in Gainesville, VA. Jenna’s practice specializes in dance medicine and hip pathologies, such as impingement and labral tears. Growing up she participated in dance, which is where she first developed her love of human movement. She continues to share this passion with the community through her Physical Therapy clinic, educational workshops and blog. Jenn...
May 20, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Episode 57 In this episode I speak with Maggie Awad, she is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Functional Sports Medicine. Owners of Elevate Performance Medicine taking a holistic approach to the high-performance lifestyle for the on the field play, in life or in the board room. Topics discussed: Embrace Your Athleticism at Any Age Root Cause to Injury Passion for Performance Things Over Looked Assess the Body as a System Deep Dive on Labs Before Underperformance Overtraining ...
May 12, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Episode 56 In this episode, I speak with Rachel Lett Chief Care Officer for Span Health. Rachel's 20 year journey through Hodgkins Lymphoma has led her to become a registered nutritionist, chief care offer and co-founder of Span. They're on a mission to help people unlock true health and discover what really works for them. Span translates the science of personalized nutrition and lifestyle and guides you through a series of experiments based on your unique data from 23andme, Apple Health / Watc...
Apr 22, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Episode 55 In this episode, I have the privilege to speak with Matthew DeMaio. Matt served five years in the United States Marine Corps, where he worked as an Infantry team leader in grounds, vehicle operations, static security, urban operations, and patrols. He achieved Sergeant’s rank and received two meritorious promotions and six commendation awards. After returning from deployment in SE Africa, Matt attended college and spent nights tinkering in his Long Island kitchen with a clear mission:...
Apr 16, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 55
EPISODE 54 In this episode I speak with Stefano Renato Marzano co-founder and Chef of Mighty Meals. He knew that food and beverage was in his blood. He started working at his parents’ restaurant at the age of 13 and by 15 had made his way into the kitchen as a cook at his family’s fine dining Italian restaurant, Osteria Marzano. Stefano turned his passion for food into a career when he was just 20 years old, after meeting his MightyMeals co-founders. Together, they shared a vision of creating a ...
Apr 09, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 54
