Nashville Fit Media Podcast Network

Music City Mindset Immersive Listening Experience with Jer Gregg's album LOWLIFE. It was at Jubille Bar at Harding House Brewing.  MStep inside the studio with The Music City Mindset for an exclusive, track-by-track breakdown of Jer Gregg's raw new album, LOWLIFE.  In this special live-audience session, we strip away the noise and listen to the record the way it was meant to be heard. From the ope...

What can your mouth tell you about your sleep and overall health? On this episode of the NFM Podcast , hosts Collin Schoen and Aaron Hines sit down with Nashville dentist Dr. Lauren Poole , owner of Sweet Truth Dental, to explore the surprising connection between oral health, airway function, sleep quality, and whole-body wellness. With locations in Brentwood and East Nashville, Dr. Poole takes an...

What makes a great business partnership, and how can the right relationships lead to long-term success? On this episode of the Ground Up Podcast , hosts Terry Barga and Vanessa Hampton sit down with guest David Aldridge to discuss the importance of partnerships, what makes them successful, and how strong relationships can make a difference in business and beyond. David shares his perspective on bu...

What is IV therapy, how does it work, and what should you know about the medical side of wellness? On this episode of Music City Mindset , hosts Blake Harris and Evan Butler sit down with Michelle Falardeau of Enlive Nashville to talk about IV therapy, wellness, and her personal journey in the health and wellness industry. In this episode, Blake and Evan take the conversation to the next level by...

What is Fit Crawl Forever Field Day for a Cause, and how did it all begin? In this episode of the NFM Podcast , host Abby Miranda sits down with guest Rashed Fakhruddin to discuss the upcoming Fit Crawl Forever Field Day for a Cause on October 31 ! Rashed shares the story behind the event, why he started it, and the mission that drives it forward. From the activities and experiences attendees can...

What is life really like behind the scenes of local TV news? On this episode of the Ground Up Podcast , hosts Terry Barga and Vanessa Hampton sit down with longtime Nashville media personalities Neil Orne and Nikki Burdine to talk about their careers in television, how they met, and what led them to create Not The News . Neil and Nikki each share their journey into the world of TV, including how t...

On this episode of Music City Mindset , hosts Blake Harris and Evan Butler sit down with guest Jason Smith for a powerful conversation about military service, overcoming adversity, and rebuilding life after a life-changing injury. Jason shares his military experience and the injury that completely changed the course of his life. He opens up about how his perspective has evolved over time, the chal...

What does it really take to support foster families and children in foster care? On this episode of the NFM Podcast, hosts Collin Schoen and Aaron Hines sit down with Brent and Anna Morgan, a Murfreesboro couple who have built their lives around foster care, adoption, and supporting the foster care community. Brent and Anna share their own family's journey through fostering and adoption and discus...

What does it take to build a successful business—and how is artificial intelligence changing the way entrepreneurs work? On this episode of the Ground Up Podcast , hosts Terry Barga and Vanessa Hampton sit down with Ryan Gleason to talk about his business journey, entrepreneurship, and the experiences that have helped him build his business. Ryan shares his story, explains what he does, and breaks...

What happens when you leave a career in television and decide to build something completely different? On this episode of Music City Mindset , hosts Blake Harris and Evan Butler sit down with longtime media personality Neil Orne for a conversation about his career in television, life after TV, and the creation of Not The News . Neil shares what life was really like working in television and reflec...

In this episode of the NFM Podcast , hosts Abby Miranda and Collin Schoen sit down with Adam Stainbrook and Stephen Formosa from Park Center Nashville to learn more about the organization, the work they do, and the people they serve in the Nashville community. Adam and Stephen explain what Park Center is, what services they provide, and why community-based support is so important . They also discu...

On this episode of the Ground Up Podcast , hosts Terry Barga and Vanessa Hampton sit down with Charlie Sells to talk about his business journey, where his story began, and the experiences that helped shape the entrepreneur he is today. Charlie shares his business origin story and the lessons he has learned along the way. He also breaks down what clarity really means, why having clarity is importan...

What does it take to start over in a new country, overcome challenges, and become the person you are today? On this episode of Music City Mindset , hosts Blake Harris and Evan Butler sit down with country music artist Kristy Cox for an inspiring conversation about music, resilience, identity, and her journey to America. Kristy opens up about what it was like moving to America , the challenges and...

What are the exercises you simply can't live without? In this episode of the  NFM Podcast , hosts  Abby Miranda and Collin Schoen  each share 8 exercise movements they believe belong in a well-rounded fitness routine. From strength training and foundational movements to building consistency and staying motivated, Abby and Collin break down their favorite exercises and explain why these movements a...

What does it take to build your life, your career, and your future from the ground up? On this episode of the Ground Up Podcast , hosts Terry Barga and Vanessa Hampton sit down with Darryn Hobbs to hear his story, the experiences that shaped him, and the journey that brought him to where he is today. Darryn opens up about his personal journey and how he came to know both Terry and Vanessa. He shar...

What does it take to build confidence, longevity, and community through movement? On this episode of Music City Mindset , Blake Harris and Evan Butler sit down with Ishmael "The Black Superman" Sandiford — athlete, calisthenics coach, fitness entrepreneur, and founder of Fit-X Experience . Ishmael shares the story behind his passion for fitness, which was shaped by watching his father train with d...

In this episode of the NFM Podcast , hosts Abby Miranda and Collin Schoen sit down with Bryan Wiggins — Combat Marine, husband, father, entrepreneur, and founder of Charlie Company — for a conversation about leadership, family, business, faith, and what it really means to become a man others can depend on. Bryan's journey from the Marine Corps to the blue-collar world and entrepreneurship has shap...

What does it mean to be  Still Standing ? In this episode of the  Ground Up Podcast , Terry Barga and Vanessa Hampton take another deep dive into Terry's book,  Still Standing , exploring the story behind the book, the lessons that shaped it, and what Terry hopes readers take away from its message. Terry shares the  origin of Still Standing  and why he felt compelled to put his experiences, lesson...

Music City Mindset  is back with hosts  Blake Harris and Evan Butler , joined by Nashville singer-songwriter  Lou Ridley  for a conversation about music, creativity, personality, and life in Music City. In this episode, Lou Ridley gives an exclusive performance of her song  "American Girl"  and takes us behind the scenes of her music. She talks about her songwriting and creative process, what goes...

What does real recovery look like, and what does it take to create a community where people can truly heal? On this episode of the  NFM Podcast , hosts  Abby Miranda and Collin Schoen  sit down with  Amanda Dunlap, LPC-MHSP, Clinical Executive Director of The Next Door Recovery , and  Rachel Morris, Executive Director of The Next Door Recovery , to discuss addiction recovery, mental health, leader...

Think you know business and entrepreneurship? Terry Barga and Vanessa Hampton put their knowledge to the test in this fun and competitive episode of the  Ground Up Podcast ! Instead of the usual business conversation, Terry and Vanessa face off in an  entrepreneurial and business trivia challenge  covering everything from famous entrepreneurs and major companies to business history, brands, market...

Nashville is changing fast — but is all that growth a good thing? On this episode of  Music City Mindset , Blake Harris and Evan Butler take a look at  what's happening in Nashville right now , from the city's explosive growth and development to the good, the bad, and everything in between. They break down how Nashville is changing, what the city is gaining and potentially losing along the way, an...

Is CrossFit fading—or is the fitness world simply evolving? In this episode of the  NFM Podcast , hosts  Abby Miranda and Collin Schoen  dive into one of the biggest questions in the fitness community:  Is CrossFit losing its momentum?  They break down the current state of CrossFit, the explosive growth of  HYROX , and what these trends could mean for the future of functional fitness. Abby and Col...

How fast should your business grow?  On this episode of the  Ground Up Podcast , Terry Barga and Vanessa Hampton dive into the realities of  business growth and why growing faster isn't always better. While rapid growth can sound like the ultimate goal, it can also bring increased stress, difficult decisions, operational challenges, and pressure that can impact both business owners and their teams...

Change can be scary—but it can also be the beginning of something greater. In this episode of  Music City Mindset , hosts  Blake Harris and Evan Butler  talk about what it means to be ready for change, even when the next step feels uncertain or uncomfortable. They discuss why growth often requires stepping outside of your comfort zone, staying disciplined when motivation fades, and trusting the pr...