POWER TALK 1040

Season 1 Episode 27 - Dr. Grove Higgins - The Coming Plague

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.

Season 1 Episode 26 - Dr. Grove Higgins - Pain and Performance

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.

Episode 25 - Guest Nathan Cragg - Fight, Move, Recover

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. 

Epidsode 24 - Guest Joe Ruggiero - Make Your Body Stronger!

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.  

Season 1 Episode 23 - Guest Kevin Hayes - How to Make Progress

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! 

Season 1 Episode 22 - Guest Joe Ruggiero - How to Build Discipline

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!  
 

Season 1 Episode 21 - Guest Pat Marques - The Best Exercise Your Not Doing!

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! 
 

The Cerebral Edge - Season 1 Episode 20 - Guest Kristin Gordley - Ditch Diets Forever

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.  

The Huntington Way - Episode 13 with Guest Dr. Margaret B. Wright

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.
 

The Cerebral Edge - Season 1 Episode 19 - Guest Rob Decker - Recovery Rebel

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.