Kava and Kettlebells

Heidi & Charles welcome Sol Broady, the founder and owner of Leilo, on the show. Leilo is a household name amongst the kava community for offering canned kava beverages and shots, and Sol gives us the origin behind the company, operating the business, and where he sees kava going in the future!

Heidi and Charles give some thoughts on kava pre workout, and the pros and cons. Also, we give our review on Kavafied Supreme & Lapita kava!

Heidi & Charles give some thoughts on kava, kratom, and CBD beverages that they have tried over the past few months, and which ones stood out to them. Also, we touch more on the controversial Feel Free tonic.

Charles talks with a very special guest who comes from ground level farming in Fiji. Sitiveni Suka, owner of Big Bay kava based out of Natewa Bay, comes on the show to talk about the current kava farming situation in Fiji. Unfortunately, the situation is leaving farmers at a disadvantage and Sitiveni talks about what can be done and how the demand for kava should really be helping the farmers and...

Heidi & Charles talk about how kratom might help both your pre workout and post workout exercise routine, while giving some ideas on how to structure your workouts based on frequency and goals.

Heidi & Charles have Dr. Megan McCullough on the show! Megan is a professional natural bodybuilder, NASM elite Master Trainer, and holds titles of Corrective Exercise Specialist, Drug & Alcohol Recovery Fitness Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Senior Fitness Specialist. She also has developed the app Fit PACE, which can counter exercise addiction and help prevent overtraining....

Heidi & Charles talk more on kr8tom and its side effects. This plant has a lot of controversy, and we break down our opinion and what to be aware of. We also give some insight into how kr8tm might help or hurt your sex life!

Heidi & Charles give an overview of the Kr8tom plant, including its history, uses, and side effects.

Heidi & Charles give their thoughts on Odyssey's Mushroom Elixir beverage and give some of their thoughts on pre-workout supplementation, including what ingredients to look for.

Heidi & Charles give some thoughts on gym etiquette.. Pet peeves and suggestions on how to make the gym space a better place!

Heidi & Charles bring 3 tips on how to make your kava more potent, which in turn will make your kava stronger! We also do a quick review on KavaCao instant kava/cacao mix and talk a little on our most recent trip to Panama City Beach.

Heidi & Charles pop back on StayRootedKava Sunday talk story w/Serge! Serge represents Koa Kava but has his own talk stories where he chats with different individuals within the community. We talk about what we're seeing in the kava industry, kava bar experiences, traditional kava vs. mocktails, and just have a good time chatting. If you hear a cute little baby in the background, Serge's daughter...

Heidi & Charles chat with Olya, the owner of the Athleticus Personal Training Studio in Gulfport, FL! Her head trainer Alvaro, also joins in on the discussion where we dive into their fitness backgrounds, opening a specialized studio, and how to find a good personal trainer. We also talk a little on what differentiates them and other studios versus the big box gyms we are all accustomed to.

Heidi & Charles talk about working out your core and some things that may benefit your training routine.. We also have a little talk on NSAIDs for pain vs. using kratom.

Heidi & Charles have Frank, the owner of Macmuchees on the show to talk about his delicious baked treats that are infused with kava & kratom. Frank gives some insight into using these two awesome plants for edibles and we cover some more topics!

Heidi & Charles have Ben on the show, who is the owner of Karuna Kava bar in Boise, Idaho. Karuna Kava is not only a kava bar, they also have ready to drink, flavored kava pouches that are handmade and fresh using only natural ingredients. Ben is very passionate about kava, and we had a great talk about how he found it, the journey to opening the kava bar, and much more. 

Heidi & Charles talk with Lindsay & Mat, who are opening their first kava bar, Kava Sol, in Willoughby, Ohio this spring! We talk about their journey into kava, how its helped them, and the path to opening their first kava bar set to launch in the coming months. 

Heidi & Charles do a follow up to Ep #22 on how to overcome fitness barriers that might be keeping you from living your fullest & healthiest life. Also, we give a quick little review on Art of Kava's Kadavu Island kava. 

Heidi & Charles talk with Dr. David Darrigan, who opened a kava bar in Dallas, TX, helping to pioneer bringing kava to a state with little exposure this awesome root. He gives some thoughts on kava w/his medical background, where he sees kava going in the future, and everything in between!

Heidi & Charles go into Heidi's fitness journey, from being small and skinny all her life to becoming a personal trainer. She shares some struggles and challenges that she was able to overcome with fitness and the path leading her to become a personal trainer. 

Heidi & Charles talk with Matt from Kombat Products about this personal discovery of Krat*m and all the benefits he's experienced which led him to building his own brand. Matt is an Air Force veteran who sees the need for these products within the vet community and shares his passion and desire for helping spread education on Krat*m. 

Heidi & Charles give a quick little review & overview of Mitra-9 products, then give some thoughts on prioritizing fitness..

Heidi & Charles chat with Dawn from Mitra 9 and Matt from Elevate Beverage Company about Mitra 9's founding and future of the company. We dive into Mitra 9's products, their focus on community and education, and all things kava & kratom. 

Heidi & Charles chat w/Jerad Perea about training, nutrition, and the awesome community he found down at Grassroots Kava house in Tampa, FL. We go a little into the sober lifestyle and some thoughts on fitness as a whole. 

Heidi & Charles chat with Sarah, the owner of Downtown Kava in Punta Gorda, FL about her journey with her husband building a kava bar and community. We dive into how they acquired a historical space perfect for a kava bar, the benefits of kava & kratom, and what the future holds for both. Tune in to hear this passionate owner's take on all things kava!