POWER TALK 1040

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. 

The Huntington Way - Episode 12 with Guest Sarah Knox

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

The Huntington Way - Episode 11 with Guest David Hamby

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.

The Cerebral Edge - Season 1 Episode 18 - Guest Dr. Grove Higgins - Why We Get Sick Part 2

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.

The Huntington Way - Episode 10 with Guest Yvonne Strachan

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 

The Cerebral Edge - Season 1 Episode 17 - Guest Dr. Grove Higgins - Part 1 - Mind, Body, Spirit

Originally aired: May 28, 2022
Guest: Dr. Grove Higgins
In this episode of The Cerebral Edge, I talk with Dr. Grove Higgins about our broken medical system and how to fix 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.
 
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.

The Cerebral Edge - Season 1 Episode 16 - Guest Joe Ruggiero - Don’t Give Pain a Voice

Originally aired: May 21, 2022
Guest: 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 talk about the mindset of getting through pain and injury. 
 
 

The Huntington Way - Episode 09 with Guest Jennifer Matyas

Originally Aired: May 21, 2022
Guest: Jennifer Matyas
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
Jennifer Matyas (pronounced Mattis)
I am a mother of three kids and a military spouse. Before having kids, I spent 8 years working in the field of Human Resources. I have been a stay at home mom for 17 years.As far as any opportunities for community members to promote: Each school is unique to their specific needs but parents and caregivers can volunteer as much or as little as they would like - whether it be helping in a classroom, shelving books in the library, serving on the PTO or PTA or choosing one event at the school you are passionate about and help with the event. If a community member doesn't have school age children but would like to be involved in D20,they can join a School Accountability Committee as a neighborhood representative. 

The Cerebral Edge - Season 1 Episode 15 Guest James Wieker - The GLIDE Method

Originally aired: May 14, 2022
Guest: James Wieker  
In this episode I sit down with James Wieker and we discuss how a failing business can affect your mental heath. So James sits down to talk about ways to improve your business to relieve your mental stress using his GLIDE method that he has used for several successful businesses. James is the owner of Evergood Adventure Wines and is a successful business coach and entrepreneur. Enjoy the show!  

The Huntington Way - Episode 08 with Guest Jenna Hinkle

Originally Aired: May 14, 2022
Guest: Jenna Hinkle
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
 
Assistant Director of Development:
A Colorado Springs native, Jenna began playing the cello at the age of 10. She holds a Bachelor of Innovation from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, graduating Summa Cum Laude and with Highest Distinction. She was an active member of the UCCS Arts Community, participating in Theatre Works’ Lysistrata, the UCCS String Quartet, Professor Jon Forshee’s Telequartet, the UCCS Honors Ensemble, and several student recitals. She has performed original compositions by several of her fellow students, including works by Conor Bourgal, Noel Armendariz, Amanda Dillon, and Kitty Robinson. She performed in “Romancing the Strings” at Broadmoor Community Church in February 2020. Her primary mentors both musically and academically are Paul Rule, Jane Chan, Leah Hansen, and Colleen Stiles.
Alpenglow Music Program is an organization of small ensembles providing affordable and flexible music education to students of all ages and skill levels. Top-tier coaches facilitate growth and connection while our opportunity-driven model relieves excessive academic pressures in order to maximize the growth of each student.
https://www. alpenglowmusicprogram.org/ staff
Facebook: Alpenglow Music ProgramInstagram: @alpenglow_mp
Information about our summer program can be found on our website atwww.alpenglowmusicprogram.org/summerOur summer program is June 25-30, 2022. The application is FREE and is due on June 1st at 11:59pm!

The Huntington Way - Episode 07 with Guest Steve Schuck

Originally Aired: May 7, 2022
Guest: Steve Schuck
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
Steve Schuck’s career resume reads more like an adventure, a mission to succeed and to lead. It began with an economics degree from the Wharton School of the Universityof Pennsylvania. Following graduation, he became a math teacher and head football coach at Manlius, prep school for WestPoint. After two years in New York City, he and his wife, Joyce, a published author, headed west. They have three children, six granddaughters, two grandsons and three great granddaughters.
 
The business Steve founded is wholly owned by the Schuck family. In the more than 50 years since its beginnings, the company has grown from a small real estatebrokerage enterprise to a major developer of commercial, residential, industrial and mixed-use projects in multiple markets.
The Schucks have, or had, more than 50 joint ventures and partnerships, creating and developing more than 5,000 residential home sites and 10,000 acres of commercialprojects in the Denver, Colorado Springs, Portland, and Phoenix markets, valued in the billions of dollars.
Steve Schuck’s leadership has also extended to many community and civic challenges, including being or having been a trustee of the Daniels Fund and Alliance forSchool Choice, Life Skills Center, Rocky Mountain Community Foundation, Step 13, the Bighorn Center, the Colorado Alliance for Reform in Education, Independence Institute (past Chairman), CACI, Kids Voting, The Career Building Academy, Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, Pikes Peak Y-USO, Junior Achievement, Boy Scouts, Western National Bank, Penrose Hospital, National Jewish Hospital, and the UCCS and CU Foundations.
As a founder or co-founder of both the state and the Colorado Springs private economic development programs, the Greater Denver Corporation, the Colorado Leadership Forum, and the Republican Leadership Program (now the Leadership Program of the Rockies), his entrepreneurial accomplishments reach far beyond business. 
 
Presently his focus is on improving public policy, both in Colorado and nationally, so that all parents, regardless of their circumstances, are empowered to choose the education they think is best for their children.  In early 2003, his efforts contributed to the passage of Colorado’s HB 1160,then the country’s newest and strongest school choice legislation.  And he and Joyce have backed up their commitment to education by creating and funding Parents Challenge, which has provided scholarships and grants to more than 1700 disadvantaged kids in both public and private schools.
 
He has been named “Citizen of the Year” by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Colorado Association of Homebuilders, the Urban League, the Board of Realtors, the El Paso County Republican Party, and has received a medal of merit from the University of Colorado Board of Regents, Step 13’s first award of leadership, the David S. D’Evelyn Award for Inspired Leadership from the Independence Institute, the YMCA’s Woodgate Award and the National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise’s Achievement Against the Odds “Pharaoh” Award and, with Joyce, was chairperson of the Easter Seals Telethon, the March of Dimes Mothers March, and received the Lions Heart Award from CSCS. 
Gov. Owens proclaimed Oct. 15, 2004 as Steve Schuck Day.  Steve also received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award, was named Honorary Dean of Real Estate by the Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, received the Colorado Springs Gazette newspaper’s Freedom of Spirit Award, was honored by the Red Cross with its Humanitarian Award, and by the mayor of Colorado Springs with his “Spirit of the Springs” award.
 
Steve Schuck believes passionately that “Everyone will benefit when business entrepreneurs bring their real world experience and talent, developed in the competitivemarketplace, to society’s challenges.”
 
So he took his thoughts on improving government even a step further. He ran for the Republican nomination for Governor of Colorado in 1986, hoping to apply hiscommunity and business leadership to the challenges facing his state. He lost by fewer than 3,000 votes, but made, and still makes, important contributions to the political landscape. As a candidate, he was endorsed by the Denver Post, which praised his “restless energy, driving intelligence, infectious humor and contagious need to do something.”

The Cerebral Edge - Season 1 Episode 13 - Guest Kevin Hayes - The Power of the Nervous System

Originally aired : Apr 30, 2022
Guest : Kevin Hays
In this episode of The Cerebral Edge, Coach Kris sits down with Kevin Hays to discuss the power of the nervous system and how to train it. Coach Kris is the host of The Cerebral Edge and has been in Health and Fitness field for over 10 years. Coach Kris has been trained in Z Health and other courses that deals with a brain based approach to fitness and exercise therapy. Kris helps everyone from elderly clients, military service memebers, to elite athletes move, feel, and perform better. Though a Strength and neuro - approach to training he has helped hundreds of clients get out of pain and perform to their best ability. Coach Kris is the owner and operator of Cerebral Edge Performance and works out of Champion Health Associates.   

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 53 Gina Miller

Originally Aired: May 1, 2022
Guest: Gina Miller
Gina founded Kaiser Advertising about 14 years ago. It is a full-service advertising and marketing consulting company known for its quality service, smart creative work, budget conscience and outstanding results. It is very client focused and while Gina enjoys what she does in this arena, a big part of her heart is attached to “Angels.” Angels is a 501c3 non-profit that was created in her father’s honor after his battle with Alzheimer’s. Its goal and function is raising money for those suffering from this illness and remains local in order to help those suffering specifically in the Colorado Springs community.
Gina is a true businesswoman, also owning “Blue Ribbon,” a trash company which started in 2016 and now serves Peyton, Falcon, Calhan, Ellicott, Ramah, Rush, Yoder, and Bijou Basin communities in Colorado.
A fun fact not everyone knows about Gina is that she is a cowgirl at heart and rides horses often, as well as enjoys being outdoors!

The Huntington Way - Episode 06 with Guest Lenie de Castro

Originally Aired: Apr 30, 2022
Guest: Lenie de Castro
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
 

The Cerebral Edge - Episode 12 with Guest Joe Ruggiero - Break the Cycle!

Originally aired: Apr 23. 2022
Guest - Joe Ruggiero 
 
 
In this episode I interview Joe Ruggiero about self talk and breaking bad habits. Joe Ruggiero is the 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 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. 
 

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 52 Wende Rutherford

Originally Aired: April 24, 2022
Guest: Wende Rutherford
Wende was born in Florence, South Carolina and lived in Europe and Ohio before moving to Tennessee in 1970 at the age of 7.  She grew up in the suburbs outside Nashville with her parents, two younger sisters and a menagerie of pets including horses, a dog, cat, goat, ducks, and various hamsters and guinea pigs.  As a kid, Wende was a competitive swimmer and an avid horseback rider.  She met her husband, Paul, when she was 15 and a Junior in High School.   Paul was a Senior at the same High School, and they became friends immediately.  They began dating after she graduated from High School in 1980 and would go on to attend college together.  After graduation from college, both went to work for an adolescent psychiatric hospital and then for the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services as social workers.  In 1986, they married, and Paul began Law School later that Fall.  Wende would follow him and start Law School the following year.  They attended school together at night while working together during the day for the State of Tennessee in Child Protective Services and Foster Care.  Paul graduated and passed the Bar in Tennessee in 1990 and Wende in 1991.  In August of 1991, they became Foster parents for a 10-year-old boy who would later become their oldest son, Thomas.  They would go on to have three more children, Samuel, born in 1996, Noah born in 1999 and Lucy born in 2002.
 
Before joining Brighter Day Law, Wende and Paul practiced family law together in Tennessee, with several of Paul’s relatives, for over thirty years.  During that time, Wende also served as the chair of the Adoption section of the Davidson County Foster Care Review Board, worked as a trainer with the Court Improvement Program of the Administrative Offices of the Court and provided services to several non-profit organizations that work with children.  Child welfare and adoption are her passion.
 
When she is not working, you can usually find Wende traveling across the country to watch her youngest, a D-1 athlete at Western Kentucky University, run cross country or track.  She also enjoys cooking, fine dining, entertaining friends, and spending time with her family.  She is excited and looking forward to becoming licensed to practice law in Colorado and being a part of the Brighter Day team.

The Huntington Way - Episode 05 with Guest Ben Honeycutt

Originally Aired: Apr 23, 2022
Guest: Ben Honeycutt
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
Benjamin Honeycutt is a Middle School Technology and STEAM Teacher at Woodland Park Middle School. He has been a classroom teacher for 6 years and has taught at both charter and public schools in Southern Colorado. Ben published a young adult book called Bleak centered on the bullying issue in 2020, and co-founded an educational non-profit called Open World Cause that helped fund the construction of classrooms in Nepal and Kenya, work Ben has helped oversee since 2010. Ben’s experiences have inspired him to make his classroom a place where all students can succeed and to give his students as many real-world entrepreneurial opportunities as possible. In his second year of teaching, Ben’s students were internationally recognized by Microsoft in Education for their successful campaign to save the HIPAfrica school in Kenya. 
 
To find out more about Ben, you can visit benhoneycutt.com or get involved with his non-profit at openworldcause.org. Ben challenges himself with the belief that students have the power to change the world from the screens of their devices, so what’s stopping them? 
 

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 51 Sarah Malone

Originally Aired: April 17, 2022
Guest: Sarah Malone
My name is Sarah Malone, but I go by SJ at work. I started with Brighter Day in September of 2021 as an Administrative Assistant and have grown into a Billing Specialist/Administrative Assistant. I was born and raised in the Nashville Tennessee area and am currently engaged to Sam Rutherford. I spend most of my time outside of work planning our wedding, but also watch a little true crime TV on the side. When I am not doing one of those; I love spending time outside with friends and doing different activities such as hiking, kayaking, or sitting around a campfire.

The Huntington Way - Episode 04 with Guest Deborah Hendrix

Originally Aired: Apr 2, 2022
Guest: Deborah Hendrix
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
Deborah Hendrix – Is an Advocate for education and is currently the Executive Director for Parents Challenge, an organization that supports parental choice in education.  She believes in volunteering and serves on several boards in the community. Deborah served on the Harrison School District 2 Board for 8 years, 6 years as President and Colorado Early Colleges, a charter school for 12 years as board President.  She serves on the boards of Goodwill of Colorado, Pikes Peak United Way, Colorado Springs Community Cultural Collective at City Auditorium, The Legacy Institute and the Youth Transformation Center, a restoration justice organization, and an advisory member of The Colorado Springs Conservatory. Deborah has her own training and consulting business, is a certified Dale Carnegie instructor and most importantly a mom to 2 beautiful daughters – Catherine and Danielle.  She has been married to Charles for 30 years and her most favorite pastime is putting together puzzles.  Deborah is the Past President of the Colorado Springs (CO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and a member of the Colorado Springs Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
 

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 50 Paul Rutherford

Originally Aired: April 10, 2022
Guest: Paul Rutherford
Paul Rutherford is a Nashville native, and yes, he plays guitar. Paul grew up in a musical home - his sister was a talented keyboardist, having played with Jimi Hendrix. His brother taught him the basic chords on guitar as a teenager. Paul played guitar and led worship in church for many years and used his skills to woo his wife of 36 years. Paul has been practicing law in Nashville for 32 years and has a rich heritage in the legal community. His grandfather, great uncle, several uncles, numerous cousins, and older brother were lawyers and judges. He concentrates in the areas of family law and probate. He currently lives in Nashville with his wife and 4 children.

The Huntington Way - Episode 03 with Guest Kevin Honeycutt

Originally Aired: Apr 9, 2022
Guest: Kevin Honeycutt
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
Kevin grew up in poverty, attending school in more than 20 states before becoming the first high school and college graduate in his family. He taught K-12 art, summer art camps and wrote and directed high school plays for 13 years. During that time he was nominated for Sallie Mae Master Teacher, Kansas Master Teacher and won the Making IT Happen Award, as well as being published in art education journals.
Kevin then transitioned to a role as a staff developer and keynote speaker at an educational non-profit service agency for the next 17 years. There, he conceived and developed multiple research based programs in the areas of project based learning, trauma/poverty informed instruction, SEL, STEM/STEAM education, and Digital Legacy. His podcast, Driving Questions in Education, was the number one rated podcast in K-12 video education for multiple years and featured best selling authors and leading educational thinkers from around the world. He was an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2011 and delivered a TEDx talk in 2015.
Kevin has worked with teachers and students in 49 states plus Puerto Rico and has delivered keynotes to audiences all over the world in places such as Oslo Norway, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New Zealand, London, Manila, multiple provinces in Canada and multiple cities in Australia including locations in the Outback such as Groote Eylandt.
Kevin is a husband, father, grandfather, published author, and entrepreneur. In 2021 he partnered with his wife of 31 years to start his own company, Honeycutt Consulting, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Company website: honeycuttconsultinginc.com
Email: bookinginfo@honeycuttconsultinginc.comTwitter & LinkedIn: @kevinhoneycuttInstagram: @kevin_honeycutt

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 
Cerebral Edge Performance  
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.