Episode 110 In this episode, I speak with Rob Besner, PSc.D, the Chief Science Officer, device developer and cofounder of Therasage, Premier Infrared Healing Products, is recognized as the leader in integrated infrared technology. Rob has always been an advocate of natural health and wellness. Graduating from Boston University in Pre-Med, Engineering, Psychology, and Business, he continued onto post-graduate work at Case Western Medical School and Holistic Medicine. After many years of illness, ...
Aug 19, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Episode 109 In this episode, I speak with Farmer Lee Jones and Dr. Amy Sapola from the family owned Farmer LeThe Chef's Garden Farmer Lee Jones always wears his trademark overalls and red bowtie as a symbol of his commitment to regenerative agricultural practices. Ever since the early days of The Chef’s Garden’s creation over thirty-five years ago, he has remained tirelessly committed to not only ensuring that the family’s three-hundred-acre farm remains one of the most innovative and pioneering...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Episode 108 In this episode, I speak with Kimberly Boehm. Kimberly attended Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic where she studied Nutrition, Sleep, Mindfulness, Physical Activity, Sustainability and Whole Person Well Being. Kim went on to study Mindful Based Stress Reduction at Duke University and Humanities at Harvard. She returned to the Duke's IM in 2020 completing the Integrative Health Coach Professional Training. In August 2021, Kim graduated as a FDN-Practitioner and is now board cer...
Aug 05, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Episode 107 In this episode, I speak with Robert Sebastian is cofounder of Forward, a startup reinventing healthcare. Forward is building an insurance-free healthcare system from the ground-up — combining top-rated doctors with advanced technology to provide personalized, data-driven proactive healthcare. Forward’s mission is to build the world’s best healthcare for billions of people for free. Before founding Forward, Sebastian worked on Special Projects for the CEO of Google/Alphabet, where he...
Jul 08, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Episode 106 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Stephanie Rimka, BA, DC, BCN. Stephanie is a holistic brain optimization specialist focusing on integrated neurotherapies to identify and address the root cause of mental illness, learning disorders, and chronic illness. She has dedicated over 25 years to learning the best practices in functional medicine supporting individuals and families. Topics Discussed: Supporting Special Needs Families Rest, Renew & Restore Moms Working Thru Parental Guilt...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Episode 105 Jaime Duran | Empowering Mom’s, Postpartum Fitness & Adaptability In this episode, I speak with Jaime Duran. Jaime is a certified personal trainer, pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach, wife, and mom of two boys. I believe that a healthy body is integral for an optimized life. It is my passion to help women discover their strength, refine their mindset, and practice daily adaptability. Topics Discussed: Managing Life’s Transitions Exercise and Pregnancy Working Thru the Unk...
Jun 24, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Episode 104 Michael Brandt | Clean Energy via Ketones, First Principles & Ride the Circadian Wave In this episode, I speak with Michael Brandt Co-Founder and CEO of Health Via Modern Nutrition (H.V.M.N.) a company focused on providing high-quality Ketones - nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities, Ketone-IQ™ delivers all those benefits in one drink. No caffeine, no sugar—just clean, on-demand energy ...
Jun 17, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Episode 103 In this episode, I speak with Johnny Loreti (MS, CSCS, CPT) is a WBFF Pro Fitness Model, competitive powerlifter, BJJ practitioner and owner of Back Bay Fit, and Brazilian Top Team – Back Bay. Johnny primarily works with adults looking to optimize their performance in not only the gym, but in work, and at home. His passion is enhancing his client’s overall lives through health and wellness with an emphasis on highly specific and measurable methods of improvement. Topics Discussed: Cr...
Jun 07, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Episode 102 In this episode, I speak with Mohammed Iqbal Founder and CEO of Sweatworks the leading digital agency in fitness design and technology to create meaningful wellness journeys for everyone. Mohammed has established SweatWorks as a wellness technology brand unlike any other. The agency pursues innovation to make fitness engaging, beautiful and accessible to all. Topics Discussed: Rise of FitTech Fitness Lifestyle was Innate Unintended Consequences of Packaged Foods Diverse Perspective f...
May 30, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 102
In this episode, I speak with Anthony Lorubbio is a certified breathwork coach, Wim Hof Method instructor, and transformational travel designer. His winding path through the grind of modern life -- as a two-time founder and three-time CEO -- finally gave way to his launch of Recal , a company that specializes in Mindfulness and Adventure Travel, operating retreat-style trips designed to combat the effects of burnout. Anthony and his team of coaches and guides combine breathwork, meditation, and ...
May 17, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Episode 100 Scott Shortmeyer | BIG THANK YOU, Path to 100, The Mission & What's Next In this episode is a solo-cast to thank everyone who has helped throughout the past 2 years. TO all the guests that said YES and and to of course you the listener to take the time to listen to the conversations with leading Wellness Professionals. The Mission behind the podcast starting and bit of a re-introduction to my back story and how I got started down the podcast path. What's Next: I have big ideas th...
May 13, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Episode 99 In this episode, I speak with Anthony Vennare. Anthony is an accomplished fitness professional, startup operator and former US Marine. He's also the founder of Fitt Insider, a weekly newsletter and podcast, curated industry jobs board, and early-stage fund that covers the business of fitness and wellness Topics Discussed: Fitness Training Evolution Fueling a New Class of Entrepreneurs Passion & Purpose Alignment Fitness & Technology Studio Fitness Boom Hybrid Lifestyle Outdoor...
Apr 16, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Episode 98 In this episode, I speak with Kevin Masson MS, CSCS, CPT, PPSC, USAW is an ex-pro rugby player, strength conditioning coach, and founder of BioFit Performance and Biofit nutrition located in Florida. His primary focus is working with athletes and general populations to increase athletic performance but also enhancing biomechanics. Kevin’s passion is focused on enhancing overall quality of life and pain-free performance for his clients. Topics Discussed: Professional Rugby Life Support...
Apr 11, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Episode 97 Quin Sandler | Recovery Through Movement, A Family Legacy in Health & Coaching In this episode, I speak with Quin Sandler. Quin is a designer, product builder, investor, entrepreneur and musician. He’s founded four start-ups in the last 15 years. Quin is currently leading the charge at Plantiga, a human analytics company with one simple goal: to build the most comprehensive, intelligent system that monitors, analyzes and predicts human movement for recovery, health and fitness. Pl...
Apr 01, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Episode 96 In this episode, I speak with Kate Galliett is the all-around powerhouse behind Fit For Real Life, where she’s been writing about how to get fit for this one real life you’ve got since 2008. Helping people build their body to be strong, capable, and Unbreakable so they can live life as fully, deeply, and energetically as possible is the only thing Kate has ever cared about. She’s personally experienced what it’s like to live life on the other side of the coin, where aches, pains, and ...
Mar 25, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Episode 95 Amitay Eshel | Skin Care Recovery, NAD+ & Longevity YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/j8VgbUYuWns In this episode, I speak with Amitay Eshel. Amitay is an entrepreneur in the biohacking and beauty fields. He has held executive roles in the health, wellness, and beauty industry for over a decade, as well as being a business development consultant in that space. As co-founder and CEO of Young Goose, the biohacking skincare company, and host of the Young Goose’s Biohacking Beauty podcast, Am...
Mar 18, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 95
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Porter is widely recognized as an award-winning author, educator, consultant, researcher, entrepreneur, and speaker. His newest brain-training platform, BrainTap, is distinctively designed to activate the brain’s neuroplasticity. The BrainTap headset uses light & sound technology in combination with Dr. Porter’s proprietary guided visualization audio-sessions to help people achieve brain fitness, overcome stress, lose weight, stop smoking, manage pain, accel...
Mar 14, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Episode 93 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Dan Gartenberg a Sleep Scientist, creator of SleepSpace app, and former Tedx Speaker. In our conversation we delve into a variety of things as it relates to the science of sleep, how the habits can impact the quality of your sleep. The future vision of leveraging technology to help enable and work with our circadian rhythm to live an optimized lifestyle and how small changes can create big results. Topics Discussed: Orthosomnia Sleep & Connected H...
Mar 06, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Episode 92 YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NUEihSASDC4 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jason Barker. Dr. Jason is a Functional Medicine + Naturopathic doctor in practice for 20 years and a lifelong endurance athlete. He's passionate about helping people uncover and resolve hidden health limitations so that they can unleash better performance, faster recovery and vigorous health. Topics Discussed: Overtraining vs. Under recovered Endurance Sports & Nausea What is the BONK and How to Avoid NSAID &...
Feb 25, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Episode 91 YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lQjElvy5d38 In this episode, I speak with my friend Jay Jardillo husband, father of 5 and a Patrol Lieutenant with the South Brunswick Twp. (NJ) Police Department. Jay holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and is a lifelong athlete. Topics Discussed: Navigating Family Life Finding Time to Recover Mental/Emotional Impact of the Job Fitness Pursuits Communication is Critical Transformation of Policy Enabling Our Finest Leading Yourself & Others Challe...
Feb 18, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Episode 90 YOUTUBE: In this episode, I speak with Josh Tarnofsky co-founder of Yogathlete a community education platform and online store built on holistic training philosophies that focus on mindful movement, performance, and longevity. Their movement methodologies incorporate neuromuscular activation, bioenergetics, soft tissue work, calisthenics and other clinically proven performance-based modalities that increase strength, flexibility, endurance, and athleticism for all levels and lifestyle...
Feb 13, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Episode 89 YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6-OIJr_76XY In this episode, I speak with Kristen Weitzel is a former Corporate Executive who has pivoted her leadership into a health and high-performance maven, certified fitness trainer, breathwork instructor, and nutritionist with a focus on guiding women to optimal health. Coaching females to create lasting change and build stronger, healthier futures by taking full control of their biology, food, and fitness. Topics Discussed: Health Retreats Woo-Woo Ad...
Feb 07, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Episode 88 YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0aXYUULkjPw In this episode, I speak with Nat Naddim is a self-proclaimed science geek with a passion for human health. Nat is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, an Apeiron Academy Epigenetic Coach and a member of the first graduating class of Bulletproof Training Institute. Topics Discussed: Peptides Defined The Future of Medicine Importance of Protein Gut Health Understand Your Baseline How to Eliminate Chronic Disease Bioregulators Organ Elasticity Amino A...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Episode 87 LINK TO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/LHpeICv7Frg In this episode, I speak with two-time guest Coach Joe Connolly, Head Coach of Sports Performance at the Arizona State University Football team. In our conversation, Joe speaks to life as a new Girl Dad, how this has impacted his life and the skills and tools he and his wife use to manage through the new life transition and maintain their values, goals and how to adjust to meet the changes in life. Topics Discussed: Life as a Ne...
Jan 21, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Episode 86 In this episode, I speak with Wade Lightheart co-founder of BiOptimizers . Wade is a 3-time Canadian All Natural Bodybuilding Champion who has turned his success in bodybuilding into a success entrepreneur with a number of successful companies. Wade has been in the health and wellness industry for over 25 years supporting clients and customer to achieve high-performance with the tools to optimize their health fitness levels. Topics Discussed: Build from Inside Out Burn Out Syndrome Mi...
Jan 15, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Episode 85 Click here to Watch on YouTube --> https://youtu.be/AzniqB5RDgY In this episode, I speak with Martin McPhillimey. Martin spent nearly a decade as a Respiratory and Sleep scientist in Australia and the UK. After recognizing that many of his patient's issues did not require typical medical interventions, but rather behavioral and physical coaching, he decided to embark on a journey and started Performance Through Health. He has created a unique framework, ‘The SBS system,’ which help...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 85
During this episode, I re-connect with an old high school cross country friend and competitor Rich Airey. Rich is a three time top 20 finisher at the Leadville 100 Trail Run. In 2018 he finished 16th in 20:44:37, 2017, 14th in 21:08:22 and in 2014 Rich was 7th in 19:27:15, his first attempt at the distance. We delve into Life on the Jersey Shore, his transition to Ultra Marathons, the different between under-recovered vs. over trained, why mom was right about vegetables, memories at Cross Countr...
Jan 06, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 84 In this episode, I speak with Ben Azadi the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. He is known as 'The Heal...
Dec 31, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 84
In this episode, I speak with Ken Close a Father-preneur of 5 vibrant children, An Electronics Engineer specializing in the field of Commercial Fitness Equipment Development and Consulting for over 30 years. Ken studies the science of our thoughts, our beliefs, our habits, and our behaviors to unlock and influence the genetic codes to the body. He has studied under great thought leaders such as Dr. Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, Deepak Chopra, Dr. John Gray, Gregg Braden, Dawson Church, Michael Col...
Dec 26, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 83
In this episode, I speak with Victor Sagalovsky is the cofounder and CEO of Litewater Scientific, the first and only super deuterium-depleted light water, where he has dedicated himself to the research, development, and production of this rare water. Victor has researched and studied the benefits of deuterium-depleted water through his theory entitled Endogenous Radiation Damage Theory of Aging. It proposes that our biggest obstacle to longevity is the excess deuterium and other damaging isotope...
Dec 18, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 82
