Year: 2018

Overcoming Anorexia | Ola Van Zyl Positive Vitality Nutrition: HGP#18

07/20/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:07:05 Comments Off on Overcoming Anorexia | Ola Van Zyl Positive Vitality Nutrition: HGP#18

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 different person. Now she eats clean, exercises, and weighs a healthy and beautiful 125 pounds (57 kilograms).

Ola offers consultations through her website: www.positivevitalitynutrition.com. You can also reach her via Facebook @Low Carb Keto or email ola@positivevitality.ie

Surfrider Foundation Cape Fear Chapter Board Member Ethan Crouch: Making Effective Change In Your Community HGP#017

07/13/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:28:25 Comments Off on Surfrider Foundation Cape Fear Chapter Board Member Ethan Crouch: Making Effective Change In Your Community HGP#017

“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 has been volunteering non-stop with them ever since.

In addition to environmental topics we also discuss how you can make a difference in your local community. Whether it’s donating volunteer hours or giving monetary support, volunteers make an important difference in this world. Volunteering can make you feel good, increase your employment prospects, meet like minded people, and build a sense of community. To find your perfect fit, check out organizations like https://www.volunteermatch.org or do a quick Google search for local organizations in need.

To donate or learn more about Surfrider Foundation: www.capefear.surfrider.org or FB@CapeFearChapterSurfriderFoundation

HGP Minisode 1 NUTRITION

07/12/2018 hourglass pod Minisodes 41:18 Comments Off on HGP Minisode 1 NUTRITION

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

Healing Powers of Chinese Medicine |TCM Practitioner and Awesome Formulas founder: Jeremy Linquist HGP #016

07/06/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 2:16:47 Comments Off on Healing Powers of Chinese Medicine |TCM Practitioner and Awesome Formulas founder: Jeremy Linquist HGP #016

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 Marijuana Trade by Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter

And an HGP favorite video from “Strange Buds” Season 1, Episode 1: https://youtu.be/nenE0YxBl80

Listen out for a @drawesome special discount for HGP listeners to save 50% off orders of $10 or more. www.awesomeformulas.com

Wake N Bake Donuts: Danny Tangredi HGP#015

06/29/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:45:57 Comments Off on Wake N Bake Donuts: Danny Tangredi HGP#015

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 think it’s safe to say these donuts get a lot of (well deserved) attention. There’s also some talk of franchising and adding more locations so be on the lookout for a Wake N Bake location coming near you.

@wakenbake, https://www.instagram.com/wakenbakedonuts/

Dr. Aaron: Chiropractor, Custom Car Designer, Marketing Guru, and Slimco HGP#014

06/22/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 2:12:16 Comments Off on Dr. Aaron: Chiropractor, Custom Car Designer, Marketing Guru, and Slimco HGP#014

“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 risk than most people. Learn how Dr. Aaron went from a small town in Missouri to starting his first company in high school, how he manages 3 businesses, and is still able to take 3-4 extended road trips with his family every year.

Show Notes:

Book Recommendations: Happier Than A Billionaire: Quitting My Job, Moving to Costa Rica, and Living the Zero Hour Work Week

A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

https://www.homeexchange.com/en/

Kate Russ on being an Empath Mother HGP#013

06/15/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:21:58 Comments Off on Kate Russ on being an Empath Mother HGP#013

“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

Whomporama Bodysurf Competition | Alex Torres HGP#012

06/07/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 43:05 Comments Off on Whomporama Bodysurf Competition | Alex Torres HGP#012

“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.

5th grade teacher Kevin Murphy gives back through his own nonprofit Ocean Cure HGP#011

06/01/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 57:41 Comments Off on 5th grade teacher Kevin Murphy gives back through his own nonprofit Ocean Cure HGP#011

“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-carolina-2017/

http://www.ocean-cure.org or FB: @Ocean Cure (look for the surfers!). Odysea Surf School: www.odysseasurf.com.

Kevin also helped install a beach walkway for mobility impaired people to get to the beach this summer: http://www.wect.com/clip/14374579/ocean-cure-installs-walkway-to-help-mobility-impaired-people-get-to-the-beach.

Ayahuasca |Youtube Gamer Nate Panning HGP#10

05/24/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:29:39 Comments Off on Ayahuasca |Youtube Gamer Nate Panning HGP#10

“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.