Kava and Kettlebells

Heidi & Charles revisit the topic of how botanicals can impact your sex life, both in a positive way and a negative. We look at kava, kratom, cannabis, and kanna and how we enjoy these for our sex life, but some things to also be mindful of!

Heidi & Charles bring on Stevie, owner of Cave Valley Kava in Louisville, Kentucky. Cave Valley is the first kava bar in Kentucky and Stevie give us insight into his music heavy kava bar in Louisville, which originally started as a mobile kava service turned brick and mortar bar.

Heidi & Charles gives some tips on traveling with kava and kratom. Whether driving or flying, domestic or international, we give you our personal advice on how to go about it!

Heidi & Charles analyze the DoD's recent decision to ban kava. We give some facts, speculation, and personal opinions.

Heidi & Charles bring Tobly McSmith, owner of Here and Now kava bar in NYC, back on the show for an update on the fight for kava in NYC. Please, share this episode and get the word out there for the future of kava bars not only in NY, but the rest of the country.

Heidi & Charles give their opinions on meal frequency and nutrient timing, and if it makes a difference for body composition. Also, we share our recent enlightenment on Nickelback.

Heidi & Charles welcome Shane Fichter on the show, owner of DaKava House in Billings, Montana. Shane is a former addict who wound up in prison for a year, then turned his life around and became an MMA fighter, to a kava bar owner, and motivational speaker and coach. This is one for the books!

Heidi & Charles talk to Devin & Brandon, two friends who decided to take their hand at growing kratom in Fort Myers, FL! We talk about growing the plant and also a new Mitragyna species making its way into popularity, Mitragyna Javanica.

Heidi & Charles give some of their thoughts on kava vs. cannabis, including similarities and some differences. Also, we catch up a bit after our move down to FL!

Heidi & Charles hit on a controversial topic, combining kava & kratom together. We talk about our opinions on mixing them both, and some things to look out for if you decide to choose the path of consuming both at the same time!

Heidi & Charles discuss some thoughts about if kava is addictive or not, and the idea of it being habit forming instead. This one is short and to the point!

Heidi & Charles share some thoughts on cardio, the very much love it or hate it facet of exercising! Cardio bunnies, gym bros, and endurance athletes unite!

Heidi & Charles give some personal thoughts on when the average kratom user should tone it back, and some things to look out for to keep from consuming too much.

Charles roles solo on this episode and gives some personal insight into his insomnia issues, along with what's helped him for sleep. Additionally, he reveals the absolute top two kavas that he has found to enhance sleep quality!

Heidi & Charles welcome on Kyle Peters, the owner and founder of Noble Tea Kava. Noble Tea currently offers the "Muddy Buddy" home brewing kava kit, and are also currently in the process of building out their kava bar. Kyle has a wealth of experience, kavatending from 2015-2023, and decided to build his own product and now bar! Give this one a listen!

Heidi & Charles welcome Ashley, owner of Alchemist Kava bar in beautiful Naples, FL onto the show. Ashley and her husband recently opened Alchemist kava, and she gives some insight from how she went from being a teacher to a kava bar owner, along with being a mom of young twins while navigating a grand opening! Please share the show and help us spread the word for our small business owners.

Heidi & Charles are joined today by Hana, the owner of Kavahana located in Santa Monica, CA! Hana is making waves in the industry and you may have also seen her Kava Nectar making a splash as well. Listen in as we hear about how she found kava, building her bar, and everything else in between!

Heidi & Charles talk about mixing kava with alcohol (just listen!) and start the episode off with some updates and some well meaning gym rants!

Heidi & Charles welcome Tessa Morris on the show, founder and owner of the botanical beverage company, Lumenade. Lumenade produces kratom beverages that have a different twist, and are bringing simplicity and all natural ingredients to a growing market. She touches on some very insightful pieces on how she and her husband, Adam, started this journey of business ownership!

Heidi and Charles go on Marina's podcast, "Mocktails with Marina" for an awesome conversation on kava, kava bars, and everything in between. Marina has been in the kava space for quite a bit, and has a wealth of knowledge herself! Please also follow her and support her content!

Heidi & Charles take this episode to reintroduce themselves and give new listeners their background, how they got into kava, and some thoughts going forward.

Heidi & Charles are joined by Dr. Remina, a board certified physician in internal medicine who also opened her own functional medicine clinic. Dr. Remina was an absolute wealth of knowledge, and she touched on quite a few different health topics, differences in conventional vs. functional medicine, and of course a little on kava! This is an absolute must listen!

Heidi & Charles bring Morgan on the show, the owner of Kalm with Kava. Morgan has a wealth of kava knowledge, and brings us his story of finding the plant to now owning the popular brand. We also touch on mental health, general kava information, and some business insight!

Heidi & Charles bring on Fred Bryant, owner of KavaClub of Richmond, VA. Fred has been battling the health department of Virginia the past year attempting to open his dream bar, and gives us the background on his current kava war with the government officials trying to keep this from fruition. Important episode for the community.. Listen here.

Heidi & Charles in honor of episode 69 focus on kratom and its effects on sex! We talk about some of the benefits and also some of the downfalls of using kratom before sex.