Hourglass Podcast

CBD, also known as hemp oil, is a hot topic right now and often comes with a negative stigma. This episode is here to give you all you need and want to know about CBD. CBD is a compound of the hemp plant that has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, neuro-protectant qualities, and healing properties. My guest this week is Dr. Pete Gemelli, a Physiatrist who works with pain patients who deal with chronic and acute pain. Due to the rise of opioid overuse and abuse, Dr. Gemelli wanted something that wasn't a narcotic that he could prescribe to pain patients. Dr. Gemelli set out on a mission to find an alternative and after months of research he decided to consider CBD as an alternative. One of the first challenges he faced was finding a product that was clean and pure where he knew what was in it. Ultimately this led him to create Physician Selected: a broad spectrum, high quality hemp oil that contains very minimal THC, offering users the peace of mind of a safe product that isn’t harmful. In this podcast episode w

I recently met up with fitness guru, Marlo Fisken, at Pole Expo in Las Vegas. She was gracious enough to share an hour of her time chatting with me about her company, Flow Movement, which is more than just a brand; it's a lifestyle. Flow movement includes apparel line, Floor Flow tutorials and teacher training, pole work, Flowbility, and events + workshops that bring in guest teachers. You may be wondering, what the heck is Flow? When we talk about Flow, we mean the exciting feeling of being in the zone. Flow is defined as an “optimal state of consciousness where we feel our best and perform our best.” Experts say only 5% of workers spend their time in a blissful, high-productivity work state. Imagine the impacts on your performance and mood if you could increase your work flow! Flow doesn’t just heighten creativity in the moment, it heightens it over the long haul. In other words, being in flow actually trains us to be more creative. Marlo gushes on the importance movement has on our bodies. Movement is mo

Nature Girl is a female owned company that plans trips for women, to bring them together and get them outdoors. Nature Girl Kierstin Jarvis is all about adventure, travel, and exploring. Kierstin believes we should all take time to reconnect with nature. Being outdoors and connecting with nature feeds our soul and makes our senses come alive. Nature Girl wants to bring women together to connect with themselves, with each each other, and with the great big world around us. Nature Girl aims to create experiences and opportunities for women to take a leap and do things they have never done before, to step outside their every day responsibilities, their routines, and maybe even their comfort zones; to get OUTSIDE. Nature Girl believes that adventure is good for your soul.  They also believe in the power of connecting with Nature, in being OUTSIDE with the sun (or rain, or snow) on our faces and the wind in our hair. They believe that Nature, Adventure, Exploration, and Travel is for everyone and that every woma

This show is a definite MUST when in Vegas. Paranormal is a Las Vegas show filled with mystery, hypnosis, mind-reading, and magic. International mentalist, Frederic Da Silva, created his own show that he both stars in and produces. Paranormal is an interactive magic show where audience members are selected at random by a flying frisbee, stuffed elephant, or inflatable ball. In this podcast he shares the story of how discovered his abilities and talents, how he came to to produce his own show, and his best advice for anyone who desires to be a performer. Frederic Da Silva has been called the "Best Mentalist in the World." He began studying magic at age 5 and started performing professionally at age 13. It took 15 years of hard work and sacrifices to get his own show and now, Paranormal, is the #1 rated magic show in Vegas. If you believe dreams can come true then you'll love this podcast episode. Be sure to check out the video of the trick Frederic performed at the end of this podcast https://youtu.be/mzmtzT

Filmmakers love to tell stories. My guest this week was named one of the top 25 event filmmakers on the planet. His company, Lifestage Films, is most known for their destination weddings. Learn what it's like to go behind the lens and how Matt gets to create long-lasting memories for brides, grooms, their families, and even businesses. Matt studied International Business at Appalachian State and then went on work with a non-profit in Acapulco, Mexico. Matt's job was to help raise money for an orphanage. He came up with an idea to make a video and that's when his love for filmmaking was born. When he moved back to the states he started to think about what he could do to continue his passion. He soon realized a niche in the wedding industry that wasn't being met. There were plenty of videographers that documented weddings but Matt wanted to do much more than that. He wanted to tell stories with audio and video. Matt's idea has grown into more than just weddings. He now gets to tell the story for businesses. M

"Resilience is the most needed, the least known, and most ignored skill on planet earth." -Matt Domogala Chances are, sooner or later people will become sick of their job or hit a wall in their career. Chances are, at some point in our lives or career, we will experience the feeling of being stuck, unmotivated, unappreciated, or under-valued in the workplace. Matt believes that employees need to be treated as human beings, not "human doings". Building relationships between employees and management build better leaders, employees, and results. Matt says managers are result oriented and want to see hard results. Matt believes you can't get "hard results" without "soft skills", like encouragement and empathy. Matt's company, EnergiZing, is building better relationships and energy in the workplace. The biggest influence on workplace culture is the way employees communicate. Better communication produces better results. Happy people produce results. Matt Domogala is an "Edutainer", business mentor, trainer, coac

Bodysurfing is one of the oldest water sports where surfers ride waves with just their body. Bodysurfers ride with the wave, on their belly, versus on top of it. Nowadays the sport is quickly gaining popularity with plenty of competitions popping up all across the globe. The most beautiful part is you don't need any special training - anyone can do it! Be warned however, it may make you feel like a kid again. After a bodysurfing injury left Don with multiple surgeries he soon began to focus his energies elsewhere. Don was a professional fire-fighter and an active member of his local Surf Life Saving Club at Coogee Beach, NSW, Australia; the beach was where he spent his youth. He was also a strong swimmer who competed in many different sporting events. In 1983 he won the title of the World Surf Life Saving Body-surfing Champion. Through these endeavors and after several trips to Hawaii in the mid 80’s, while competing regularly in bodysurfing contests, he became interested in water flow and fluid dynamics, th

Mama Maisha is an Asheville, NC-based non-profit making motherhood safer for the Luo tribe in the Mara region of Tanzania. Mama Maisha, or "Mother Life" in Swahili, was founded to provide effective, sustainable care in challenging, resource-limited circumstances. The number one cause of death of a mother in subsaharan Africa is post-partum bleeding. Pregnancy complication-related deaths are rare in developed countries, but in Tanzania, one mother dies every single hour. Mama Maisha is a safe motherhood intervention project founded by two doctors, Reta Graham, MD (OBGYN), and Jeff Graham, MD (General Practitioner), in affiliation with local and regional non-governmental services. Mama Maisha works at the village level, providing essential prenatal care and delivery services, as well as education and resources to empower women to make wise decisions regarding family planning, healthy pregnancies, and a safe delivery for every child. Women in rural Tanzania have poor access to health care services, especially

Running wasn't always something Peyton was passionate about. In fact, he never ran a day in his life until 2012. Remnants of a former car accident left him with degenerated discs in his neck and required him to have a discectomy of his cervical spine. During his recovery, one single wrong move could leave him paralyzed. Peyton refused to let the victim stance mentality win. He resorted to walking for exercise. Walking soon led to running and running soon led to racing. 5k races led to half marathons. Half marathons led to marathons. During his second marathon, Peyton started feeling nauseous around mile 20 and did a walk/run for the last 6 miles. He chalked off his disappointment to dehydration and rookie mistakes. Weeks later Peyton was running a 10k in Oak Island where he fell to the ground just 200 meters from the finish. Peyton was rushed to the hospital and after many tests and doctor visits he was diagnosed with Bradycardia and type II Atrioventricular Block, which required him to get a pacemaker. Ins

Intermittent Fasting, or IF, has been gaining popularity and studies have confirmed that it helps with weight loss. The benefits are plentiful and the risks, if any, are relatively low. Dr. Dave Russ joins the podcast again and this time we tackle everything you want to know about IF, including if it's right for you. There is a lot of information out there and we try to bring it all to you in this HGP minisode #2. In this episode we discuss: What is IF Benefits Risks/Side Effects Optimal Times to fast Optimal Time to workout Eating Healthy / What To Eat How to Get Started Dr. Russ is a chiropractor and a healthy lifestyle activist. He completed many fasts and most recently finished a 10 day fast. Connect with Dr. Russ on FB @RussChiropractic or @DrDaveRuss | email: drruss@russchiro.com | www.russchiro.com Episode Resources: https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/07/intermittent-fasting-diets-are-gaining-acceptance/

Addiction can be a struggle and a hard thing to overcome, especially without any help. Mike Furino struggled with addiction for 20 years. Like many people, he went down the wrong path, got with the wrong crowd, and found himself smoking marijuana at 13 years old. Mike then moved on to selling marijuana and cocaine and eventually got expelled from every high school in Duvall County, Florida. He moved out of his parents house when he was 17 and ironically was able to afford a house in same neighborhood as his parents. Mike then started doing crystal meth and taking pills (Xanax) to help him sleep. Once he reached his early 20's he transitioned into drinking hard alcohol and "leveled himself out" with cocaine. As I learned in this podcast, every addict hits rock bottom at some point but Mike's first rock bottom wasn't enough. Now a functioning alcoholic working a really good paying job, Mike was still drinking himself into oblivion every day. He ultimately wrecked a food truck, found himself jobless and at rock,

"Fitness is like a relationship. You can't cheat and expect it to work." Axis Fitness co-owner, Mike Barnhart, starts each day before 4am so one could surmise Mike is passionate about fitness training. Mike's experience in the equipment sales industry inspired him to open his own training facility. The Axis concept began in 2008 and in 2016 the Axis Fitness dream finally came to fruition. Axis showcases personal fitness programs, training plans, and a group training studio with bumpin' music and a modern design. Axis is currently building their dream space, their first full gym model, which they have dubbed "a dollar and a dream." This facility will make number 4 for the #AxisFam. The Axis goal was to create their own workouts while targeting all 3 energy substrates: phosphates, glucose, and oxygen. Their workouts revolve around three elements: strength, endurance, and conditioning. They offer a variety of group workout classes including metcon, power barre, yoga, SUPFit, and group training. Connect with A

Oak City Cannabis owner Tim McChesney is one of the few farmers participating in the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. Tim has a small, 3 acre farm of about 2,000 plants. His farm focuses more on a high quality plant resulting in high quality CBD products. In this episode we discuss: Hemp: Plants, Seeds, Strains, and Content Farm Life: Growing Hemp, NC Pilot Program CBD: Benefits and Uses CBD Products: Flower, Oil, Edibles, and Topicals. Industrial hemp is the same species as marijuana (Cannabis sativa) but the two crops are distinguishable by their tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content. Marijuana contains both THC and CBD, and these compounds have different effects. Hemp is limited to 0.2% to 0.3% THC. THC levels in marijuana are generally 3%-15%. The least processed form of the cannabis plant, known as hemp, contains most of the CBD used medicinally. Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. This means that it does not change the state of mind of the person who uses it. However, CBD does appear to produce s

Farm-to-Table Chef and Surf House restaurant owner, Craig Love, wants to change the way people think about food. Craig's restaurant uses seasonal produce from local, small farms and sustainable, regional seafood. Working in high end restaurants throughout his college career Craig was able to apply philosophies learned from his exposure to his 2,400 sq. ft. coastal restaurant. Surf House is a dinner-only upscale restaurant where guests can enjoy relaxed but high-end dining mixed with southern hospitality, including craft cocktails and house-made desserts. Their goal is to move beyond a high-season tourist business and develop the food scene into a year-round industry. Craig has been featured in multiple magazines, including Coastal Living and Our State. He was most recently named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce. If you are ever in the Carolina Beach area be sure to stop by and enjoy some true southern hospitality. If you order a drink, don't forget to "buy the ticket and t

Montessori education has been around for hundreds of years and is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.. In this conversation with long time Montessorian, Patty Barshay, we explore Montessori Philosophy and Methodology. We breakdown each topic into Approach, Classroom, and Age Planes. Montessori schools are exceptionally successful, so why aren't there more of them? Patty thinks it might be due to a lack of teacher training centers. Patty is Montessori Certified from birth to 6th grade and has been a Montessori teacher since 1974. She has over 37 years experience and has had the good fortune to teach two of her grandchildren. Patty currently spends her time volunteering at the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum where she is still using her Montessori education. In addition to classroom education, she is also a Field Consultant for Teacher Interns and she also serves several schools as a Montessori Consultant. Since Montessori has been around for awhile, there are plenty of adults who were Montessori studen

North Carolina coastal realtor, Justin Donaton is one of the top producing agents in Wilmington and has worked hard for his success. He credits most of his success to his daily routine and habits but local expertise also plays an important part. In this episode, Justin breaks down traits of high achievers and how he applies those traits to his own life. He also believes in a healthy, work-life balance and makes a point to eliminate constant distractions like cellphones and email. Join us as we explore Justin's travels, real estate success, and what's next for Justin. Justin also shares marketing tips and daily habits that have helped him earn the title as the #1 coastal realtor in the Wilmington area. @coastwalkrealestate | www.coastwalkrealestate.com Show Notes: Justin's favorite podcasts - Tim Ferriss, Ted Talks, Be More Spontaneous, Tim Bayou, Impact Theory

We create our own happiness. We live in a society that is constantly busy,  constantly moving. How do we do it all? How do we take care of ourselves and how do we foster within our children the ability to seek health optimizing lifestyles while creating happiness for ourselves. As a mom I can tell you it is incredibly hard to find balance. It takes constant effort and consistent practice on my part and also mind body awareness. How can we be better parents to our children and still meet everyone's needs? How can we be a better spouse or partner? Jessica takes a professional approach to supporting parents by establishing a support system that helps them find fulfillment, happiness, purpose, and ultimately be the best parent they can be to their child(ren) and the best partner they can be to their spouse. Jessica Ahlum is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing in mindfulness and healthy relationships. She aims to help others become better people through the mind-body practices of yog

Welcome to the first episode of a personal project I've been cooking up for a while: Uber Confessions. Meet Uber driver Jamain Shipman and listen to him share stories from the fun lexus. Learn how he hustles hard and why he thinks you need to be a driver, too. Feeling unhappy and underappreciated by his manager at Goodwill, Jamain Shipman left his 40 hour work week to drive full time for Uber. As a loyal driver, Jamain enjoys being his own boss, making his own hours, and meeting new people. He has given over 2,000 rides in 8 1/2 months and holds a 5-star rating (1,057 reviews). We share thoughts on the future of ride share and what can be done to make ride share better. By the end of this episode you'll want to request Jamain to be your personal driver. Episode resources: Reserve a ride: UZURV https://uzurv.com    

Nutrition can be powerful and life changing. At 13 years old Ola Van Zyl put herself on a diet. Ola compared herself to photos in magazines and wanted to be skinny like the women she saw. This pressure to look a certain way led to control over her eating and soon she went from being a vegetarian to reducing her food groups and the amount of food she ate until she found herself weighing 81.5 pounds (37 kilograms) as a 5'4" (1.65 meters) young woman in her 20's. Ola suffered from anorexia for 15 years until she overcame the disease but she still left with symptoms. Physically she was better but mentally she still suffered. She was eating food but wasn't eating the right foods. This resulted in Ola feeling depressed, anxious, and moody, and feeling thus, she isolated herself from friends and family. One day she realized: Everyone else was happy and she wanted to be happy too. This epiphany inspired her to study nutrition and make some life changing habits that would ultimately transform her into a totally diffe

"The ocean is never protected, it's always being protected." -Surfrider Foundation Surfrider Foundation Cape Fear Chapter former Chair and current Board Member, Ethan Crouch, joins us to talk about making effective change in your community. We also discuss taking care of our oceans, climate change, and reducing our plastics footprint. Being environmentally conscious has been a part of Ethan's whole life. Ethan grew up gardening, spent time in the woods, and enjoyed sailing and fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Ethan also enjoys surfing and fishing on the Cape Fear Coast and feels fortunate to be surrounded by so many beautiful waterways (a yacht basin, a river, and the ocean). This appreciation for nature is the driving force for him to be a good steward of our natural environment. Once he found out there was a grass roots organization working hard to help protect the things on this earth he loves so much he knew he had to get involved. Ethan joined Surfrider Foundation in 2004 during undergraduate studies and