POWER TALK 1040

Originally Aired: April 29, 2023
Guest: Steve Craig
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
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Steve Craig is the Executive Director for the Christian Home Educators of Colorado. He often speaks at homeschool conventions and has written many published articles that encourage and help homeschool parents. One of Steve’s primary life goals has been to raise a godly family for the glory of Christ and he has a strong belief in the significance of home discipleship toward accomplishing that end.  Having been home educated themselves, Steve and his wife, Tara, have experience as homeschool students and as teachers ministering to their seven children as they homeschool.
CHEC - Christian Home Educators of Colorado: chec.orgCHEC - Independent School:  www.checis.orgCall or Fax: 720.842.4852Toll Free: 877.842.CHEC (2432)Email: school@chec.orgRocky Mountain Homeschool Conference: rockymountainhomeschoolconference.com
Affiliates:Generations.org: www.generations.orgHomeschool Summits:  homeschoolsummits.com

Originally Aired: April 22, 2023
Guest: Hudson Puhek
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
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Hudson Puhek has competed with Homeschool Science Colorado for seven years, serving as team captain for the past two seasons. Competing in every category of science and engineering from optics and astronomy to genetics and ornithology, Hudson has earned more than 50 regional, state, and national level medals. After graduating from homeschool in 2023, he will study aerospace engineering in college.
Website: www.homeschoolsciencecolorado.comEmail: homeschoolsciencecolorado@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083709532657Science Olympiad's website: https://www.soinc.org/

Originally Aired: April 15, 2023
Guest: Cindy Puhek
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
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Cindy Puhek holds a masters degree in chemistry and has been involved in science education her entire adult life. She is the head coach of Homeschool Science Colorado, and is proud of their team's accomplishments. Their team is excited to compete in the Science Olympiad National Tournament for a second time in May of 2023! In addition to homeschooling six children and serving homeschool families through homeschool Science Colorado, Cindy Puhek is a speaker and has written several published articles.
Website: www.homeschoolsciencecolorado.comEmail: homeschoolsciencecolorado@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083709532657Science Olympiad's website: https://www.soinc.org/

Originally Aired: April 1, 2023
Guest: Mark Hyatt
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
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Mark Hyatt, founder and CEO of Falcon AeroLab. 
Mark served as a fighter pilot squadron commander in the Air Force, advisor to Secretary of Defense and the past two White House Administrations on school choice, safety, social climate and culture issues. He’s also served as Vice Commandant at the USAF Academy, Director of their Center for Character and Leadership Development, President of the largest charter school in Colorado, The Classical Academy, and Executive Director of the Charter School Institute in Denver. He’s testified at the Colorado Legislature to keep partial funding to public schools for home school students. 
Mark’s journey through the education industry combined with his wife, Debbie’s, experience advocating for youth brought them to the realization that children thrive when education is tailored to their needs and interests. Together, they founded Falcon AeroLab.
 
Website: www.falconaerolab.org

Originally Aired: March 18, 2023
Guest: Deborah Randall
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
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Deborah Randall is a homeschooling parent of 14 years and a Colorado Licensed Educator with an elementary education degree. She taught in the public classroom setting in Tulsa, OK for eight years. While homeschooling her two daughters over the past 14 years in Colorado, she has taught in homeschool co-ops. During the last 10 years, she has assisted Colorado families in the evaluation and testing process for homeschooling. Deborah enjoys learning about an individual’s passions in their learning. She would be honored to discuss various options and/or assist your family in the Colorado home-based education evaluation process.
Website: Learning in the Springs (learningsprings.wixsite.com): https://learningsprings.wixsite.com/learningspringsEmail address: learninginthesprings@gmail.comTelephone number: 719-229-6933

Originally Aired: March 4, 2023
Guest: Marsha Brower
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
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
Marsha Brower
Marsha Brower started playing instruments at age three and has never stopped. Though teaching music was not her career goal, her interest in and enjoyment of music guided her passion to teach music to others. She taught music classes in school and offered private lessons, growing in knowledge as she prepared for and taught each class. She began teaching music to students in homeschool co-ops and enrichment programs. As an assistant for two homeschool band programs her understanding of music instruction grew. When the instructors for these programs could no longer teach, she picked up the baton and carried on. Hence, Colorado Homeschool Music was born.
Marsha BrowerColorado Homeschool MusicCoHomeschoolMusic@protonmail.comhttps://www.cohomeschoolmusic.org
Facebook pages :Colorado Homeschool Music: https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoHomeschoolMusicHomeschool Music Fest Days: https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoHomeschoolArtsHomeschool Music Fest Days (registration pages): Solo & Ensemblehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/homeschool-solo-and-ensemble-music-festival-registration-502880638527?aff=ebdshpsearchautocompleteConcert Festival https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homeschool-concert-festival-tickets-510225778037?aff=ebdssbdestsearchReferenced during interview:How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JKCYZ8hng
Music in Our Homeschool https://musicinourhomeschool.com

Originally Aired: February 18, 2023
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
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
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. Yvonne is 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 

Originally Aired: May 7, 2022
Guest : Mary Wilson
 
In this episode of The Cerebral Edge we sit down with Mary Wilson.
Mary is an exercise therapist with nearly 30 years of experience, having worked with world-class doctors and rehabilitation settings. She worked both as the therapist and the clinic director for these same facilities. As a mother and active woman herself, Mary began to see women have unique challenges that often get overlooked and become issues in their recovery from seemingly "common" pain and performance issues. Because of this, she has strived to learn about women's health and special techniques to help them. As a result,
 
Mary steeped herself in women's health issues and techniques, including pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor health, functional breathing, and joint mobility. As a result, she has helped many women overcome dysfunction and pain and dramatically improved their quality of life.

Originally aired: Nov 5, 2022
Host: Kris Gieske
Guest: Pat Marques 
 
In this episode of the Cerebral Edge Coach Pat Marques from NeuroAthlete and I discuss how long does a workout really need to be to build muscle? Can you really build muscle with just 1 set? How did high intensity training get started and how you can implement it in your program. Pat Marques is a Z health master trainer and certified personal trainer who has worked with tactical and professional athletes for over 10 years. Sit down as Coach Pat and I tear down myths about building muscle and give you the correct advise to build muscle and to keep you from overtraining. Stay Strong!  

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. 

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! 

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. 

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! 

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! 
 
 

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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!
 

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! 

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.

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.

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. 

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.  

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!