Episodes

Andrew Plotkin, co-founder of BrainKanix, joins the podcast to discuss the transformative power of mental performance and neurofeedback. Andrew shares his personal journey from a baseball player facing head injuries and depression to discovering neurofeedback as a means to enhance mental fitness. The conversation delves into how BrainKanix is reshaping mental health and performance, the science behind neurofeedback, and its application in sports, particularly among elite athletes. Andrew discuss...

We have a very special guest joining us, someone who has truly embraced the power of resilience and transformed their struggles into a remarkable future. MT Bottles is not just a comedian or trivia enthusiast but a true inspiration to all. Through his wit and humor, MT has captured the hearts of audiences, leaving them in stitches during his comedy gigs. If you’re looking for a good laugh, MT Bottles is the go-to person. But that’s not all—he’s also a trivia aficionado, ready to challenge and en...

Join us on this episode as we have the pleasure of hosting my favorite co-host and long time friend, Amanda Goodyear, a talented actress from Wilmington, NC. Amanda’s journey into the world of film work is an inspiring tale, shedding light on the realities behind the glitz and glamour. Recently, she achieved a remarkable milestone with a supporting role in the #1 Netflix show, “Florida Man.” Beyond her acting endeavors, Amanda is also a local radio host for Sunny 103.7, actively engaged in the v...

Prepare to be inspired, educated, and motivated to embrace a life of freedom, wellness, and self-discovery in this episode with Jesse Stockton. Jesse is a remarkable individual who has embraced the van life movement while immersing himself in the world of music. With not one, not two, but three full-length albums under his belt, Jesse’s artistic talents have captivated audiences far and wide. But that’s not all. Jesse’s journey doesn’t end with music. He has a boundless passion for exploring t...

Welcome reggae lovers; we have a special treat for you! Joining us are the passionate reggae concert promoters, Paul Allen (aka Romio) and Kevin Blake, dedicated to spreading the sounds of reggae throughout our community. Paul and Kevin share their passion for reggae music and what they’re doing to bring more music to the Wilmington community. Paul and Kevin started Port City Reggae together and they are the driving forces behind the reggae scene in our city. They both hold day jobs in addition ...

Christina sits down with veterans, Josh Biddix and Lyle Nicholson, to discuss North Carolina SENATE BILL 3 – THE COMPASSONATE CARE ACT, which would legalize cannabis in NC for medical purposes. The trio also discuss the benefits of medical cannabis as it personally relates. Watch YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/iw6-MAiCsvI [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJqalUQ_Rms[/embedyt]

The Devil’s Stomping Ground is a 100% North Carolina made film and supports many local actors and crew. Conceived, written, directed, produced, and edited by the incredible Jon Landau and stars local actor, Marc Bellinger. The Devil’s Stomping Ground is an independent film about a true folk legend located in western NC, known as The Devil’s Tramping Ground. The cast and crew spent 9 days at the actual site and claim some unexplained things happened while they were filming. This episode features ...

Do what brings you joy, and your purpose will unfold. -Iyanla Vanzant What brings you joy? What makes you happy in your heart? What makes you happy in your soul? These are the questions that propelled me on my personal journey to discover my True Self. I wanted to align with my higher self to not only bring more joy and peace to my life but to also live congruently with my soul. Taking time to connect with your soul and finding your true purpose takes work and lucky for you my next guest has c...

“Everything is either love or fear and your nervous system health creates the physiology to access love or fear. By eliminating stressors to the nervous system like alcohol, coffee and well, stress you can vibrate love and align with your higher self.” -Kate Russ We welcome back to the podcast, Kate Russ, whom you may remember from HGP season 1, Episode#13 Being an Empath Mother. Kate, also known as @Motherhood Medium, is a somatic experiencing practitioner, which is a body based trauma healing...

Guru of nutritional delicacy and health, Ryanna Battiste rejoins the podcast for another episode and this time we’re focusing on kitchen inspiration. Get ready to walk away feeling inspired with new recipes and excited to pick up some new grocery foods, plus we’ll help you use what you already have in your pantry to help you start making wholesome foods right away. Ryanna will share her top pantry staples, kitchen equipment must haves, and leave us with food ideas and some delicious recipes. Sh...

Concert Promoter and Radio Host, Beau Gunn, joins the podcast to share his love for music and tell his story of how he got started as a concert promoter. Learn how Beau went from radio sales to a radio show host to developing the ILM music scene and booking his first acts. Beau has brought a plethora of well-known bands to Wilmington, NC, including some big name acts such as Tedeschi Trucks Band, Mavis Staples, and Michael Franti. This year alone (2019) Beau promoted 54 shows at Greenfield Lake ...

Chris Johnson, AKA The Paleo Ninja, has quite a story to tell. The Paleo Ninja is a character for a cooking show that was aimed at showing people that it’s not hard to make healthy food. It was supposed to be creative and funny but it ended the first day of filming when the Paleo Ninja stabbed a man with a samurai sword. F: Paleo Ninja | Chris Johnson Book Recs: The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Foods You Were Designed to Eat and Real Paleo Fast & Easy: More Than 175 Rec...

In this final episode of Season 1, I’ll give you the top episodes of 2018 + my best advice for listeners. Link to Amazon booklist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3084ZS9DWAOFS?ref_=wl_share

Most Americans Live to Work whereas most Europeans Work to Live. Are you someone who loves their job and feels rewarded? According to the 2017 Gallup Poll, 70% of employees in today’s workforce are not engaged at work, meaning they are not psychologically committed to their jobs, happy in the workplace and likely to be making positive contributions to their organizations. Chances are, you are or at some point will be part of the 70% of employees who are disengaged at work, drawing a paycheck and...

Many people think of physical therapy, or PT, as “rehab”, or something you need after surgery or an injury. There are many misconceptions when it comes to PT like you need a referral to see a physical therapist, or it’s only appropriate for people who have had surgery or seriously injured themselves, or physical therapy is only exercise based. I admit, before meeting Ryan I had the misconception that physical therapy doesn’t work because it hadn’t worked for me in the past. Ryan Godfrey with Ch...

Nowadays parents are clamoring to put their kids in the best sports programs, like travel baseball. Travel baseball is part of an $8 billion industry known as travel youth sports, where you have to pay to play. Youth sports has become a money making machine and it’s no surprise there has been an 8% drop in the last decade on the number of kids who play competitive sports because of the increased costs. Rec leagues are dwindling and in it’s place professional grade fields are being built so kids ...

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...

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...

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 cr...

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, an...