Hourglass Podcast

Welcome to the first ever HGP minisode and our first ever HGP threesome! In this short episode we sit down with April Zilg and Jordan Vance and discuss the topic of Nutrition.  Whether you are fueling for preparedness (AKA fueling for life) or fueling for performance, we can all agree that eating is one of the most important things we do on a daily basis. By the end of this episode you'll be salivating and ready for some new recipes! If you are looking for nutritional coaching check out Jordan @CrossFitCB or www.crossfitcb.com

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Awesome Formulas founder, Jeremy Linquist joins us to talk about the healing powers of TCM.  Topics discussed include Chinese herbs, mushrooms, opioid addiction, cannabis, integrative medicine, and his very own hangover formula, Dr. Awesome. Jeremy Linquist, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac, MSTOM, has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2008 after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from the prestigeous Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. He continued his studies by completing the International TCM Training Program of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture at the Chengdu University of TCM in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Recommended books: The Web That Has No Weaver by Ted Kaptchuk. Between Heaven and Earth by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. HGP recommendation: Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Mari

Wake N Bake donuts and coffee owner, Danny Tangredi, always had a knack for making sweet stuff from a young age. From making pies and jams to entering them in the county fair; he always knew he wanted his own business. Things got real cloudy in college and one hazy day the idea for Wake N Bake donuts was born. With no prior donut making experience and sitting on the idea for more than 10 years, Danny Tangredi finally made the leap of faith to follow his dream and open a unique donut shop. Wake N Bake is popular for their "limited edition" controversial donuts: Snoop Dogg blunt, Tide Pod donut, Election donut, School Shooting donut, 420 donut, Avett Brothers banjo, Ludacris booty, and the Willie Nelson joint. Wake N Bake recently won the Cooking Channel's Donut Showdown, "Wake Up Call", grand prize of $10,000 and they have been named "Best Donuts in North Carolina" by Buzzfeed. They have also teamed up with a local brewery to create a Wake N Bake Stout and a local burger shop to create a donut burger. I thin

"None of the secrets of success will work unless you do." -Fortune Cookie My guest this week describes himself as a catholic boy from the midwest who likes to drink beer. Dr. Aaron Richardet, or Dr. Aaron as his patients call him, has many side hustles in addition to his day job (http://www.wilmingtonspineandjoint.com). He owns a custom car company (https://www.ospreycustomcars.com) that has made cars for celebrities, such as Phil Mickelson and Usher Raymond. He also owns a $3 million/year marketing company with 240 locations across the U.S., and he just teamed up with Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank to promote his FDA approved Amazon product, The SlimCo 4 Home Laser Lipo Body Fat Reduction Machine. https://www.theslimco.com or https://www.theslimco4home.com As if all of these jobs don't keep him busy enough, he still finds time to travel with his family while he and his wife homeschool their three kids. Dr. Aaron is a numbers guy who likes to take risks and credits his success to being able to take more r

"What you think you BECOME. What you feel you ATTRACT. What you imagine you CREATE."  -Buddha This week's episode is for all of the mothers out there, particularly empath mothers. My guest this week shares her how she uses her "gift" and what it was like writing her new book, Aligned Like a Mother, which she calls a road map for empath mothers to find purpose in their life. Kate Russ is an empath mother who has made it her mission to help other moms by teaching them how to follow their intuition, listen to the universe, and live more authentically. Kate shares insights and tips on how to calm the chaos, understand your own energy and the effect it can have on others, and how to use the tools on your tool belt to ultimately bring more joy into your life and home. You can connect with Kate on FB/I: @Aligned Like a Mother

"The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun." -Phil Edwards Joining us this week is Alex Torres to talk about the Intergalactic Body Surf Championships, also known as, Whomporama. This event has been dubbed the silliest event of the year, where men, women, and youth sign up to bodysurf against each other is some of the most fun waves. Whomporama supports the local Surfrider Foundation Cape Fear Chapter and ends with a beach cleanup. Curious what Whomporama looks like? Check out this video posted by Kewk Handplanes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkNNBZXHhm8 and this video posted by Adam Clayton: https://vimeo.com/137299610 The 8th Annual Whomporama takes place on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Carolina Beach, NC. FB: @Whomporama.

"We make a living by what we GET. We make a life by what we GIVE." -Winston Churchill. Summertime is when most teachers choose to relax...unless you're Kevin Murphy. Kevin teaches 5th grade English at Mary C. Williams Elementary School August through June and then spends his entire summer giving back. Kevin and his awesome team of instructors offer free surf lessons to help people, who might not otherwise, spend time in the ocean. Kevin founded Ocean Cure over 10 years ago and serves a wide variety of groups: impoverished youth, gang survivors, wounded warriors and their families, people with disabilities, cancer survivors, and seniors, just to name a few. Research has already proven that spending time at the beach is good for your well being; Ocean Cure is proof that the ocean really does offer healing powers. I hope this week's episode inspires people to help others. "Help your neighbor, help a stranger." Be sure to check out this awesome video about Life Rolls On: https://liferollson.org/video-north-caro

"No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it." -Albert Einstein Joining us this week is successful gamer, cartoonist, and YouTuber, Nate Panning. Learn how he went from being in bands to starting a successful YouTube channel with 4 other guys (@Neebs Gaming). In the second half we share laughs and dive deep, discussing his experiences from a recent Ayahuasca trip. Ayahuasca Documentaries: Reality of Truth, Ayahuasca: Vine of the Soul, and Ayahuasca  Check out Nate's cartoon, "Toonstone", available for free on Amazon Prime; Neebscast Podcast, and @NeebsGaming on https://www.machinima.com and YouTube.com.

“Refuge to the man is the mind, refuge to the mind is mindfulness” ― Buddha Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher and Life Coach, Jen Johnson, MS, MS, MFA, LPC, CRC, E-RYT, joins the podcast this week to talk about the power of mindfulness.  Jen has been teaching mindfulness for over 30+ years. Through her work she teaches people how to develop a regular mindfulness practice and how to integrate it into everyday life. Using photography and writing, Jen also blends mindfulness and creativity to help others heal through grief or find creative awakenings. It is estimated that 90% of illnesses are caused by stress, and stress can cause a number of physical, emotional and mental symptoms. In this episode we discuss: 10 things you can do to relieve stress, 5 things you can do to lead a mindful life, and blending mindfulness and creativity. To learn more about Jen and her practice you can find her at www.jenjohnson.com  F/T:@everydaymindful

"We have the answer to the world's most vexing problem" - Greg Glassman [Listen to Greg give the "answer": https://youtu.be/vPujtrae_WM] Welcome to my very first podcast episode ever recorded! Now that I'm a few episodes in I feel like it's important to share the birth episode of the podcast to 1) show how it all started, and 2) show how the podcast has grown. Much gratitude to Jordan Vance for helping me work out the kinks and being my official first podcast guest (before it even had a name). My guest this week is a former executive chef turned entrepreneur and holds an MBA from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Diagnosed with AFib in his early 20's, taking prescribed beta blockers, and plagued with side effects, Jordan Vance found himself depressed. He ultimately decided it was time to for a change. He started with his diet (Paleo), added in some functional fitness (CrossFit), and within a few months was able to get off the medication and back to "normal". Learn how his diverse background in hospitality and healt

"The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest the patient in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." - Thomas Edison In this episode we dispel the common misperception of chiropractors and learn how everyone can benefit from chiropractic care. So often we tend to only seek medical intervention when we have a symptom. However, Dr. Russ aims to teach just the opposite. He believes if we maintain a balanced nervous system, along with proper diet and exercise, we can prevent the onset of common health problems. Learn what inspired Dr. Russ to become a chiropractor, what chiropractors can do that other doctors can't, what exactly is a chiropractic adjustment, and the types of health problems that can be helped by chiropractic treatment. Dr. David Russ holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College and embraces the holistic philosophy towards healing his patients. Dr. Russ enjoys educating others on the importance of a wellness lifestyle, which

“For is there any practice less selfish, any labor less alienated, any time less wasted, than preparing something delicious and nourishing for people you love?” -Michael Pollan This week's guest is transforming lives in the kitchen and wants to help YOU cook better, eat better, and ultimately, feel better. The New School Kitchen (NSK) is your motivation destination for all things food. Founder, Ryanna Battiste, is a wife, a mom, and an entrepreneur, and she's enthusiastic about sharing her passion and obsession with all of you. Join us as we discuss how she came up with this idea and what the NSK is all about, plus she gives us grocery store tips and food prep hacks to make our lives easier in the kitchen. NSK teaches us how to eat well without spending a lot of time in the kitchen or breaking the bank, which is what we all want, right?! NSK is offering all of you listeners a FREE Naturally Sweet Treats ebook. Simply click on the link to take advantage of this generous offer: https://thenewschoolkitchen.com

UB Super nutritional shake founder, Scott Kanyok, wanted to promote his own healing with better nutrition after being struck by a box truck while bicycling and almost dying. After 4 years of effort the UB Super shake was born. UB Super is a protein superfood nutritional shake made from the highest quality real ingredients found in nature. It is available in both plant-based and grass-fed, pasture raised whey formulas and offers 2 flavors: chocolate or vanilla. The plant-based protein smoothie is their latest product, comes in 3 flavors, and contains no added sugar. Scott breaks down the products and talks about how the ingredients are sourced. We also talk about his upcoming trip to Kauai to celebrate the big 5-0, meditation, and how he recently adopted a plant based diet. You can find more about Scott, his company, and his products at https://ubsuper.com, FB: @UBSuper, I: @UBSuper, T:@UBSuper. You can also find delicious recipes like the homemade almond milk we talked about at www.ubsuper.com/recipes

Pole Dancing Las Vegas owner, Fawnia Mondey was once the top entertainer in Las Vegas. She also created the first instructional pole dance video. In this episode Fawnia talks about all things pole dance. She owns Pole Dancing Las Vegas and is the host of Pole Expo Host. Fawnia continues to share her love of pole dancing with her students at Pole Dancing Las Vegas studio. Learn about what pole dancing means to her, her favorite strip clubs, a new book she's working on, and why she recently became a vegan. I love so many things about this interview. I hope you find inspiration from the world's first pole dancing instructor! Learn more about Fawnia and her studio: http://www.polefitnessstudio.com, http://www.poledancinglasvegas.net, http://www.officiallyfawnia.com www.vegasvegans.co or you can check her out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoleFitnessStudioLV/ on Instagram: @FawniaMondey or on Twitter: @polefitnesslv. The 7th annual Pole Expo is Sep 6th - 9th, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. https://www.poleexpo.

Joining the podcast today is world class professional surfer, Tony Silvagni. Tony began surfing in 1993 on Hamlet Avenue in Carolina Beach, NC. He has competed for over 25 years and is currently ranked 9th in the world for pro longboard. He has won numerous awards and even a gold and bronze medals. Tony was most recently recognized as a positive role model in his community and awarded with a key to the town . Tony is a inspiration to all those who meet him, full of positive vibes, and always wearing a smile on his face. In this episode he talks about what it takes to be successful, what motivates him, competitions, and staying injury free. Check out more about Tony and his surf school at http://www.surfschoolnc.com or on Facebook @Tony Silvagni Surf School.

Failure is something we all experience. Without Limits founder and endurance athlete, Tom Clifford, explains why we need to fail in order to succeed. We discuss racing, nutrition, his favorite music, what motivates him, and how mistakes make us a better person. Tom has many personal accomplishments with his latest being an overall win and PR at Ironman 70.3 North Carolina after being disqualified in 2016 Tom has built a successful business coaching athletes of all levels and also has an apparel brand which offers t-shirts, hats, pants, etc. for races and events. You can learn more about Tom and the Without Limits brand at www.iamwithoutlimits.com, F: @withoutlimits  Instagram: @iamwithoutlimits.

In this inaugural episode we sit down with world-ranked standup paddleboarder, April Zilg, AKA, "The Vanilla Gorilla". What started as a stress reliever quickly turned into her favorite hobby.  April started paddling in local races, bought a race board, and in no time she was in the front pack. We discuss what motivated her to get into the sport, nutritional habits, accomplishments, obstacles, and her race goals for 2018. April shares how she went from a couch potato-beer drinking- pizza eating loafer to top 10 in the world in just 5 years. She is currently world ranked at #9 and is steadily climbing her way to the top 5. Learn what it's like to be sponsored by Salt Life and ride for Hobie, Puakea Paddles, Futures SUP, and Howzit. When she isn't competing or training April loves giving lessons and clinics, doing SUP yoga, and SUP surfing. April currently resides in California where she trains with some of the top athletes in the sport. To learn more about April, her training programs, upcoming clinics, or t