The Cerebral Edge- Episode 11 with Guest Kristen Gordley - Get Rid of the Diets!

Originally Aired : Apr 16, 2022
Guest : Kristen Gordley 
In this episode of the Cerebral Edge I interview Kristen Gordley owner of Steps Toward Health. Kristen works with women to ditch the diet and loose weight! She is a master health coach that has her own journey with weight loss and aims to help other women strive to achieve their best versions of themselves. Kristen goes over some myth busting and how to get long term success with mindset and self talk. 
 

The Cerebral Edge - Episode 10 with Guest Pat Marques- The Neuro Approach to Pain

Originally Aired : Apr 9, 2022
 
In this episode of the Cerebral Edge I interview Pat Marques from NeuroAthlete Clinic here in Colorado Springs.
Pat attended Indiana University, where he was a Division 1 wrestler, played rugby, and completed Army ROTC. After graduating and being commissioned as an Infantry officer, Pat Marques served in the Active Duty Army for 20 years in the Infantry and Special Forces, including combat tours in Iraq.
 
Upon retiring, Pat decided to try and combine his two passions - soldiers and fitness. Pat pursued his education and certifications in exercise science. He volunteered as a trainer at a Colorado Springs-based military non-profit to assist wounded, ill, and injured soldiers, where he first met Dr. Grove Higgins. He was able to work with soldiers through adaptive physical training, helping them deal with amputations, chronic pain, PTS, and traumatic brain injury. At this small non-profit, working with injured soldiers daily, Pat discovered the power of using a neurological approach to training to get out of pain and improve fitness and performance.
 
Along with attaining his BS in Exercise Science, Pat has completed over 600 hours of neurological training, becoming a Z-Health Master Trainer. He currently provides exercise therapy, movement reeducation, and strength and conditioning for all clients at NeuroAthlete, from chronic pain sufferers to Olympic-level athletes. Pat is passionate about bringing cutting-edge knowledge and techniques that empower his clients to reach their goals.

The Cerebral Edge - Episode 9 with Guest Joe Ruggiero - Fuel Yourself Like a Ferrari not a Ford Focus

In this episode of the Cerebral Edge we sit down with personal trainer Joe Ruggiero on training, cardio, and mindful eating. Joe helps his clients day in and day out helping them change their lifestyle through life coaching and training. The 3 major tips we go over in this episode is paying attention to what you are eating, how to think about food, and how you become what you eat. Eat like a Ferrari not a Ford Focus. 
 

The Cerebral Edge - Episode 07 with Guest Joe Ruggiero - A Different Kind of Strong

Originally Aired: Mar 19, 2022
Host: Kris Gieske Guest: Joe Ruggiero 
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In this episode Joe and I discuss mindset to win the day. How self talk can play a important role in your overall success in fitness, life, and health. Joe Ruggiero is owner of A Different Kind of Strong, a holistic health coaching company based in Colorado Springs, CO. He works with clients locally and virtually to help them find their style of strong, making their health goals a lifestyle. Through non-judgemental, encouraging accountability he helps individuals on their path to living a quality life. Joe is a certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. He has been a fitness coach for 15+ years working with clients ranging from 13 to 84 years young. He loves the outdoors, especially when it involves a good challenge.

The Cerebral Edge - Episode 06 with Guest Joe Ruggiero - Sleeping, Hydration, and Performance

Originally Aired: Mar 12, 2022
Host: Coach Kris Guest: Joe Ruggiero 
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In this episode of The Cerebral Edge Joe and myself talk about the importance of hydration and ways to stay hydrated you may not think of and its impact on your performance. Joe Ruggiero is owner of A Different Kind of Strong, a holistic health coaching company based in Colorado Springs, CO. He works with clients locally and virtually to help them find their style of strong, making their health goals a lifestyle. Through non-judgemental, encouraging accountability he helps individuals on their path to living a quality life. Joe is a certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. He has been a fitness coach for 15+ years working with clients ranging from 13 to 84 years young. He loves the outdoors, especially when it involves a good challenge.

The Cerebral Edge - Episode 05 with Guest Dave West - Overcoming a Mountain of Pain

Originally aired : Mar 5. 2022
Host: Kris Gieske Guest: Dave West
 
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In this episode I talk to Dave West owner of Mountain Country and Power Talk Radio who is also a client and close friend of mine. We discuss his love of climbing mountains and how he was able to start hiking and mountaineering again after suffering from debilitating migraines after working with me.  

The Cerebral Edge - Episode 04 with Guest Clay Lunny - The Breathing Basics

Originally Aired: Feb 26, 2022
Host: Coach Kris with Guest Clay Lunny C.P.T.
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In this episode I interview Clay Lunny. Where we discuss proper breathing and its impact on pain and performance. Clay Lunny is California born and raised. LA wrestling rings is where he spent most of his days. Former Inde Luchador turned Certified Personal Trainer once transplanted to Colorado Springs. Clay traded his lucha mask and baby oil for a stop watch and wedding ring. Now married with children and putting his family first along with successfully owning and operating Alchemy Body Conditioning LLC. While Coaching he blends strength, mobility, metabolic conditioning with brain based neuro science to maximize prime results. His mission is to take what we do through exercise and make it serve a purpose by increasing our ability to live the life we want for ourselves. He feels no one should be held back from doing what they want to do because of what they think their body is limited to do. He changes lives by taking an integrated approach to the whole body and its current abilities in order to move forward into a stronger and healthier future.
 

The Cerebral Edge - Episode 03 Johnny Joy - From Addiction to Achievement

Originally Aired : Feb 19, 2022
Host : Coach Kris Guest- Johnny Joy
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In this episode I interview Johnny Joy of the Mountain Country Morning Routine. Johnny is celebrating years of sobriety after years of struggling with alcohol and substance abuse. We talk on how he was able to go from losing loved ones and nearly losing his life to a successful career in radio and wonderful family man.  

The Cerebral Edge - Episode 02 with Guest Joe Ruggaire

Originally Aired: Feb 12, 2022
Host : Coach Kris with guest Joe Ruggairo 
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In this episode of The Cerebral Edge I interview Joe Ruggiero. Joe Ruggiero is owner of A Different Kind of Strong, a holistic health coaching company based in Colorado Springs, CO. He works with clients locally and virtually to help them find their style of strong, making their health goals a lifestyle. Through non - judgemental, encouraging accountability he helps individuals on their path to living a quality life. Joe is a certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. He has been a fitness coach for 15+ years working with clients ranging from 13 to 84 years young. He loves the outdoors, especially when it involves a good challenge. In this episode we go over 3 tips on protein and how to add more throughout your day. 

The Cerebral Edge - Episode 01 with Guest Kevin Hayes - Building Habits

Originally Aired: Feb 5, 2022
Host: Kris Gieske with Guest Kevin Hayes
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Hi I am coach Kris and this is my first episode of The Cerebral Edge where we give you the edge to be 1% better everyday. I have been a strength and conditioning coach for over 10 years helping countless people better themselves and make their lives better. Today I am going to be talking about habit and habit change. I give 5 key steps on how to change habits and get new ones started.