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Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Originally aired: Oct 29, 2022
Guest: Marquis Nesmith
In this episode of The Cerebral Edge I interview owner and operator of Mental Strengths. Marquis is a retired U.S Army Engineer and combat veteran of the Afghan war on terror. Today Marquis owns a company called Mental Strengths which helps veterans overcome their own mental blocks that are keeping them from achieving their success. Marquis is a believer in putting the strength of positivity in place of our weakness. This is a great episode that we not only cover staying physically fit but financially, and spiritually fit as well. That is the power of living a productive and generous lifestyle. Stay Strong.
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Originally Aired: Oct 22, 2022
Guest: Joe Ruggiero
In this episode I talk with Joe Ruggiero and we discuss what is in the way of most peoples fitness. How do we implement plans that people can do no matter what their lifestyle is. Training takes many forms for many different people. Some like the gym, others like to hike, and others may enjoy martial arts. Joe and I talk about finding your style of strong, how and when to give yourself grace, and how to keep going with what you are doing. Stay Strong!
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Originally aired: Oct 15, 2022
Guest : Pat Marques
In this episode of the Cerebral Edge I talk with my guest Coach Pat Marques on exercises that are completely useless in building strength and muscle size. A lot of personal trainers are bringing in pt exercises to the gym setting and have no idea how to implement them. Pat and I dissect each exercise and give you a smarter way to train. Pat Marques is a Z health master trainer and personal trainer for NeuroAthlete in Monument, Colorado.
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Originally Aired: October 8, 2022
Guest: Kevin Hays
In this episode of The Cerebral Edge Show Coach Kris speaks on motivation. What motivation is and some and strategies you can use to build it. Coach Kris also goes into how he has helped older adults build muscle and stay healthy. You are never too old to grow. Stay Strong!
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Originally Aired: October 1, 2022
Guest: Johnny Joy
In this episode of The Cerebral Edge I interview Johnny Joy; who went from being a full blown alcoholic to living a sober and meaningful life. Johnny's vision for the future is to help give guidance and hope to those struggling with addiction through his app Sobritree. So listen in and see if this app could help you or someone you love. Stay Strong!
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Originally Aired : Sep 24, 2022
Guest: Kevin Hays
In this episode of The Cerebral Edge Coach Kris tears down a common training method that could be holding you back in the gym. Coach Kris gives a scientific explanation of why this method is absolutely useless and what to do in place of it. Interested in what that method is? Tune in and find out more.
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Originally aired : Sep 17, 2022
Guest: Wes Barnett, Dr. Grove Higgins, Nathan Cragg, Morgan Flaharty
This is the last of our 3 part series with Wes Barnett who was a two-time Olympic Weightlifter for the United States in 1992 and 1996. Doc Grove Higgins who is a chiropractor and rehabilitation specialist in Monument, Colorado, Morgan Flaharty who is a greco roman wrestler as well as a exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning coach, and Nathan Cragg owner of Red, White, and Blue Fitness. He is also a Officer in the United States Army as well as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. This is one series you will not want to miss.
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Originally Aired : Sep 10. 2022
Guest: Wes Barnett, Dr. Grove Higgins, Nathan Cragg, Morgan Flaharty
This is the 2nd of a 3 part series of episodes where I interview Wes Barnett who was a two-time Olympic Weightlifter for the United States in 1992 and 1996. Doc Grove Higgins who is a chiropractor and rehabilitation specialist in Monument, Colorado, Morgan Flaharty who is a greco roman wrestler as well as a exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning coach, and Nathan Cragg owner of Red, White, and Blue Fitness. He is also a Officer in the United States Army as well as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. This is one series you will not want to miss.
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Originally Aired: Sep 3, 2022
Guest: Wes Barnett, Dr. Grove Higgins, Nathan Cragg, Morgan Flaharty
This is the first of a 3 part series of episodes where I interview Wes Barnett who was a two-time Olympic Weightlifter for the United States in 1992 and 1996. Doc Grove Higgins who is a chiropractor and rehabilitation specialist in Monument, Colorado, Morgan Flaharty who is a greco roman wrestler as well as a exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning coach, and Nathan Cragg owner of Red, White, and Blue Fitness. He is also a Officer in the United States Army as well as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. This is one series you will not want to miss.
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Originally Aired: August 27, 2022
Guest: Abbie Kohlman and Theresa Klinitski
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
About: Abbie Kohlman
Abbie Kohlman currently serves as the Program Support Specialist for the Pikes Peak Business and Education Alliance (PPBEA). I have 10 years of experience in a customer service and reporting role. My role with the PPBEA is to assist K-12 students throughout their career exploration process on the PPBEA MAKETPLACE website. In addition, I compile all PPBEA related reports and oversee many of our marketing and communications operations.
PPBEA is a public-private K-12 talent development partnership. PPBEA serves as a career-connected learning accelerator and intermediary - developing and managing relationships and interactions between El Paso and Teller County classrooms, students and host business representatives. PPBEA is starting its fourth year of operation in 2022 and is being increasingly mentioned locally and statewide as a best practice in career-connected learning by working its mission of “connecting students’ talents, interests & aptitudes to the world of work.”
About: Theresa Klinitski
Theresa Klinitski, Operations Manager and Education Coordinator with the Pikes Peak Business and Education Alliance (PPBEA). I was part of the PPBEA's initial launch team. I have over 20 years of experience in various aspects of education from teaching, advising, and consulting. My role with PPBEA is to train and support our education partners as they design personalized career-connected learning programs that will be integrated into their unique school structure. I am constantly on the lookout for new ideas to encourage our K-12 students to own their futures!
PPBEA's mission is to connect students' talents, interests, and aptitudes to the world of work. To achieve this mission, the PPBEA serves as a productive and organized career-connected learning and training intermediary, helping align the world of work with high school curriculum, career exploration activities, and student post-secondary decision-making. We focus on high demand industries in the Pikes Peak region that are in need of a community talent development solution. Our goal is to modernize high school student's career decision-making process and its relation to their post-secondary plans. We utilize the MARKETPLACE web tool to make the connections between business and education partners easy, sustainable, and scalable. Ultimately, we want everyone to love their job!
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Originally Aired: 27 August 2022
Guest: Kevin Hays
In this episode of The Cerebral Edge I go over 10 pitfalls I see all the time that causes people to not see the progress they are looking for. I have been a trainer for over 10 years and have seen a lot of fads come and go, trust me there are a lot. If you are trying to make a better version of yourself and are getting frustrated with progress; listen in and see if you are making some of these mistakes. Enjoy the show!
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Originally Aired: 20 Aug 2022
Guest: Dr. Grove Higgins
In this episode of The Cerebral Edge Dr. Grove Higgins and I sit down and talk about metabolic syndrome, the devastating effects it is having on our nation, and how we can combat it. Dr. Grove Higgins has worked in the health field for nearly 30 years. He started as a physical therapy assistant in the early 1990's. Since he earned his doctorate in Chiropractic medicine with a private practice and is a successful corporate consultant, helping companies avoid loss from repetitive strain disorders. Dr. Higgins's goal has always been to help his patients achieve more than they thought possible.
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Originally Aired: 13 Aug 2022
Guest: Dr. Grove Higgins
In this episode of The Cerebral Edge I sit down with Dr. Grove Higgins of NeuroAthlete to discuss myths of pain and performance and how to get the most out of your training. Dr. Grove Higgins has worked in the health field for nearly 30 years. He started as a physical therapy assistant in the early 1990's. Since he earned his doctorate in Chiropractic medicine with a private practice and is a successful corporate consultant, helping companies avoid loss from repetitive strain disorders. Dr. Higgins's goal has always been to help his patients achieve more than they thought possible.
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Originally Aired: Aug 6, 2022
Guest: Nathan Cragg
Nathan Cragg is the owner of Red, White, and Blue Fitness. Nathan is an experienced fitness coach who is very steeped in the tactical community. He trains first responders as well as the general population. In this episode Nathan goes into his move, fight, recover method and gives tips on how to implement this in your everyday life.
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Originally Aired: July 23, 2022
Guest: Joe Ruggiero
In this episode I sit down with Joe Ruggiero and discuss how modern comforts are creating more pain and discomfort than you think. We also discuss ways to help make your body less fragile and more resilient. Joe Ruggiero is a Holistic Strength and Life Coach with a Different Kind of Strong. He helps people find their own path toward fitness and a better life.
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
Originally aired: July 9, 2022
Guest: Kevin Hayes
In this episode of the Cerebral Edge Coach Kris answers your fitness questions. How much rest do you need between workouts? How to gain lean muscle mass? and How to get stronger? Enjoy the episode and as always Stay Strong!
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Originally Aired: July 2, 2022
Guest: Joe Ruggiero
In this episode of the Cerebral Edge we sit down with holistic strength coach Joe Ruggiero. Joe Ruggiero is the owner of a Different Kind of Strong, Joe helps his clients through diet, exercise, and life coaching. Today we unpack 3 essentials tips you need to be successful in any goal you may have. We talk about discipline, resiliency, and self grace. Together Joe and I talk about how to build these habits and how adding a little bit of self grace might be the key to getting where you need to be. Enjoy this episode and as always, Stay Strong!
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Originally Aired : June 25, 2022
Speical Guest: Pat Marques
In this episode, Coach Pat Marques and myself discuss the blood flow restriction training method. What is this type of training, why start to use this method, where did this method start, and how to start to implement occlusion training in your own workouts. Coach Pat Marques 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. Enjoy!
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Originally Aired: June 18, 2022
Guest : Kristin Gordley
In this episode I sit down with Kristin Gordley as she goes over tips and mistakes we often make with our nutrition. If you are interested in loosing your gut this episode is for you. Kristin is a Master Certified Health and Wellness Coach and owner of Steps Toward Health! She helps others learn about nutrition, and find a healthy lifestyle that works for them as they reach their goals. Kristin also specialize in helping clients overcome the dieting mindset, uncover their strengths, and achieve their health dream – one small change at a time.
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Originally Aired: June 18, 2022
Guest: Dr. Margaret B. Wright
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
About: Margaret Wright, PhD
Dr. Margaret B. Wright, President/CEO of Collaborative Educational Supportive Services, LLC (CESS, LLC) in Pueblo, is an author, an education advocate/consultant/; a Formational Prayer Counselor; a Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist; a Competency Restoration Education Provider; an ordained minister of the gospel; and a professional performing artist. She holds a PhD in educational research and policy analysis with a concentration in curriculum and instruction; a MSA in School Administration and a BA and MFA in Theatre Arts. She is a graduate of the certificate program in formational prayer (Terry Wardle’s) from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio and the certificate program in theology from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She currently serves as the CEO of CESS, LLC; Exec. Dir/Consultant with Pueblo Empowerment Community Development Corporation; and co-founder/apostle of Pueblo Center of Worship and Empowerment.
Education: As an educator (credited with over 40 years) and an enthusiast for the arts as a conduit for learning, she has served in a myriad of roles: college and community college instructor; education director/principal; teacher (high, middle and elementary schools) and as an education consultant. She has provided professional development for teachers, paraprofessionals and school administrators. During her tenure as a school administrator, she served in several alternative educational settings: three juvenile prisons, a mental health hospital, medical hospital and a specialized Children’s Hospital for students with multiple disabilities. She was trained as an AdvancED (SACS CASI) Chair-National Certification as an AdvancED Quality Assurance Review Chair: certified chair for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement; trained to lead a quality assurance review team visit into any SACS CASI / AdvancED-member school. Dr. Margaret B. Wright has been advocating for the educational rights of children for decades and in Pueblo since she moved there in 2013.
Counseling: Her approach in counseling is founded in her earlier work while serving as a rehabilitation therapist in a music therapy program in a residential mental health hospital in NC. She created and implemented a drama and dance therapeutic approach to treatment of patients with mental health and intellectual disabilities. As a result of her patients' responses to treatment, she was invited to present her techniques at their psychiatrists and medical doctors’ staff meeting, the North Carolina State Music Therapy Association conference, the South East Regional Music Therapy Association conference, and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s “Very Special Arts Festival.”
Ministry: She provides training for Christian faith-based ministries, nationally and internationally, in using the arts for ministerial outreach and education, assisting numerous churches in establishing creative arts ministries and evangelistic outreach using dance, theatre, puppetry, Spoken Word, etc.
Books:
I Receive Your Love: A chronicle of her healing journey
I Receive Your Love: Healing of Trauma through Drama (Theatre) Leaders Guide and Participant Workbook (releasing ©2022)
Dancing In His Presence: A Guide to Establishing and Maintaining a Dance Ministry©2015, ©1999
Dancing In His Presence: A Guide to Establishing a Maintaining a Dance Ministry Instructor’s Manual and Student Workbook ©2019
What Does It Mean to Know God? ©2017
What Does It Mean to Know God? Teaching Guide and Workbook (releasing ©2022)
How to Say No and Feel Good About It (releasing © 2022
About the Business: Collaborative Educational Supportive Services, LLC “A Holistic Approach to Education and Healing Through the Arts” Website: drmargaretbwright.com
Dr. Margaret B. Wright, an education consultant, formational prayer counselor and a Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist, uses an integrative therapeutic approach in educational consultancy and counseling that uses the arts (inclusive of dance and drama) experientials to promote a holistic approach to advance the health and wellbeing of the client.
Services:
1) offers arts-based seminars for children and adults using dance and theater to stimulate emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills.
2) Provides transitional services, testing, educational advocacy and supportive services for students struggling in educational settings; provides educational support and seminars for families teaching skills to support child/ren in school.
3) Provides individual counseling and small group sessions for adults and children using Formational Prayer Counseling to clients requesting this venue.
4) Designs, develops and evaluates arts-based programs and/or curriculum and professional development for educational programs, school systems, governmental, agencies, community, and faith-based organizations serving children and youth.
5) Provides Competency Restoration Educational Services to clients referred by the Office of Behavioral Health.
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Originally Aired : Jun 11, 2022
Guest - Rob Decker
In this episode I sit down with Rob Decker who is a certified personal trainer with extensive experience working privately with clients as well as for major high end establishments such as Equinox and Lifetime Fitness.
Rob is also a CCAR (Center for Addiction Recovery) Coach. CCAR focuses on providing individuals with the skills needed to guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to enter into or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Rob's unique skills and compassion for kids has made him an excellent youth mentor, as well. He is a published author and public speaker who has appeared on numerous podcasts speaking about his faith and his commitment to fitness.
This episode dives into Robs personal story from being an addict to speaking and helping those in recovery through his non profit Rise as Lions. He also owns the softball team Recovery Rebels which is a team that brings those in recovery together.
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Originally Aired: June 11, 2022
Guest: Sarah Knox
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Sarah Knox
Sarah has a career spanning more than 20 years and a variety of educational roles including classroom teacher, early childhood education, paraeducator, and STEM instructor. She has a bachelor's degree in History, and Elementary Teaching post-grad certification, and a Master's in Education Curriculum and Instruction. Sarah is passionate about bringing the love of STEM to youth of all ages and backgrounds.
After moving back and forth between the USA and Europe several times as an Air Force spouse, her family settled in Colorado Springs in 2014. She taught 5th grade for two years in D11, bringing her students to STARBASE both years before joining the STARBASE team as a full time instructor in 2017. In October 2021 Sarah moved into the role of Director where she continues to share the "hands-on/minds-on" STARBASE program with students throughout the Colorado Springs area.
Social media links:local site is www.starbasepeterson.com
national site is www.dodstarbase.org
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Originally Aired: Jun 4, 2022
Guest: David Hamby
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
David Hamby
Mr. Hamby holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Troy State University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the US Air Force Academy. He spent over 22 years as a Combat Search and Rescue Helicopter Pilot serving all over the world to include living in Iceland and Japan (Okinawa), as well as deployments to South Korea, Turkey, Qatar and combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Mr. Hamby retired from the Air Force in 2013 with over 2,300 flying hours in nine different aircraft and received many military awards and decorations to include the Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and Bronze Star Medal. He completed his certification to teach both middle and high school math classes in 2016 and has taught Algebra 1, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Probability & Statistics, and AP Probability & Statistics. Mr. Hamby currently works at the Huntington Learning Center in Colorado Springs as a tutor for ACT/SAT math test preparation and help with homework in different math subjects. He enjoys sports (he has coached recreational soccer and middle school track & field and soccer), reading, movies, music, flying, and spending time with his family.
Saturday Jun 04, 2022
Saturday Jun 04, 2022
Originally Aired: Jun 4, 2022
Guest: Dr. Grove Higgins
In this episode of the Cerebral Edge, I sit down and talk with Dr. Grove Higgins about, why we get sick and what he is doing to change medicine and how to get healthier.
Dr. Grove Higgins has worked in the health field for nearly 30 years. He started as a physical therapy assistant in the early 1990's. Since he earned his doctorate in Chiropractic medicine with a private practice and is a successful corporate consultant, helping companies avoid loss from repetitive strain disorders. Dr. Higgins's goal has always been to help his patients achieve more than they thought possible.
In 2010 Dr. Higgins met retired Army Lt. Col. Patrick Marques. Both are passionate individuals seeking to maintain a high quality of health for themselves and show others how good life could be. Dr. Higgins co-founded LifeQuest Transitions, a non-profit serving wounded, ill, and injured soldiers, and created the curriculum to help over 2,500 soldiers transition to civilian life.
Unfortunately, after the non-profit dissolved in 2012, each went their separate ways. Pat Marques worked for the Wounded Warrior Project and Dr. Higgins returned to private practice.
In 2015, they reunited to open a new clinical practice and to develop the concept of an online education center and resource called NeuroAthlete. In 2017, talks began with Dr. Aaron Frasier to co-locate the NeuroAthlete clinic with Flying Horse Medical Center. They thus began the building of the Monument site. This new facility provides Dr. Higgins and NeuroAthlete with customized space to serve clients more effectively, whether in person or online.
Dr. Higgins is married with three beautiful children. He and his family thrive in the Colorado mountains enjoying frequent hikes and backpacking. Every member of the family is involved in community leadership, church, and personal hobbies. Both his boys are pursuing military careers after being inspired by the many men and women their father has had the honor to work with.
Sunday May 29, 2022
Sunday May 29, 2022
Originally Aired: May 28, 2022
Guest: Yvonne Strachan
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
While homeschooling five children over the past thirteen years, Yvonne has overcome many challenges; she teaches multiple children, a special needs child, and highschool students while dealing with chronic illness, providing care for a parent, and working. Being uniquely equipped through her experiences, Yvonne guides and encourages homeschool parents by consulting with homeschool families and speaking at homeschool conventions and for homeschool groups nationwide. Yvonneis the author of Inspirational Homeschooling. Her work has been published In Christian Home Educators of Colorado’s Update Magazine and the book, "Just Like You: A Collection of Homeschool Journeys" from HomeWorks by Precept. She also writes blog posts for HomeschoolHelp.com, the Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC) blog, MyHomeschoolHub.com. and InspirationalHomeschooling.com. Yvonne resides in Colorado Springs with her five children and husband of twenty-five years.
Resources:www.inspirationalhomeschooling.comhttps://linktr.ee/Yvonnestrachan?utm_source=qr_code
CHEC advertisers and Homeschool Update magazine article2022 V2 issue (April) - page 24: https://chec.org/subscribe/the-homeschool-update/
Interview with The Edvantage Podcast: https://youtu.be/ZtPp5F4z10g