The Rest and Recovery Podcast

Episode 115 In this episode, I speak with Ari Tulla is a San Francisco-based entrepreneur and the co-founder & CEO of the smart nutrition service, Elo, whose mission is to transform food from the leading cause of disease to medicine. Ari is also an active angel investor and advisor with a portfolio of 40 startups, including Virta Health, Good Eggs, and Ōura.  When not working or co-parent...

Episode 114 In this episode, I speak with Dasha Maximov Founder of Whealth. Co as global community focused on women’s health explorers. By attending one of the Wellness Retreats, you have the opportunity to learn with women like yourself who are burned out and spend so much time caring for others, that you have not set the time for your own self-care. The amazing Intensives are great opportunity t...

Episode 113 In this episode, I speak with Zac Small. Zac is a husband, father, Navy Veteran, Author, and Key Note Speaker; he is over 2 years sober now and works as the creator of The Family Alpha blog and podcast, coaching men one on one, as well as being the co-owner of the Fraternity of Excellence and Oak and Rock Fatherhood. He lives in North Carolina, where he continues to write, record,...

Dr. Nathan Bryan | Nitric Oxide Benefits, Methods to Improve & Cardiovascular Disease Epidemic In this episode, I speak with Dr. Nathan Bryan. Dr. Bryan earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctoral degree from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport where he was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Resea...

In this episode, I speak with Hope Pedraza is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDNP), Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, as well as the host of the Hopeful and Wholesome podcast and founder of inBalance, a Pilates based fitness franchise. Topics Discussed: Dance Career to Pilates Missing Context in Health Nutrition is Foundational Bio-Indi...

Episode 110 In this episode, I speak with Rob Besner, PSc. D, the Chief Science Officer, device developer and cofounder of Therasage, Premier Infrared Healing Products, is recognized as the leader in integrated infrared technology. Rob has always been an advocate of natural health and wellness. Graduating from Boston University in Pre-Med, Engineering, Psychology, and Business, he continued onto p...

Episode 109  In this episode, I speak with Farmer Lee Jones and Dr. Amy Sapola from the family owned Farmer LeThe Chef's Garden  Farmer Lee Jones always wears his trademark overalls and red bowtie as a symbol of his commitment to regenerative agricultural practices. Ever since the early days of The Chef’s Garden’s creation over thirty-five years ago, he has remained tirelessly committed...

Episode 108 In this episode, I speak with Kimberly Boehm. Kimberly attended Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic where she studied Nutrition, Sleep, Mindfulness, Physical Activity, Sustainability and Whole Person Well Being. Kim went on to study Mindful Based Stress Reduction at Duke University and Humanities at Harvard. She returned to the Duke's IM in 2020 completing the Integrative Health C...

Episode 107 In this episode, I speak with Robert Sebastian is cofounder of Forward, a startup reinventing healthcare. Forward is building an insurance-free healthcare system from the ground-up — combining top-rated doctors with advanced technology to provide personalized, data-driven proactive healthcare. Forward’s mission is to build the world’s best healthcare for billions of people for free. Be...

Episode 106 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Stephanie Rimka, BA, DC, BCN. Stephanie is a holistic brain optimization specialist focusing on integrated neurotherapies to identify and address the root cause of mental illness, learning disorders, and chronic illness. She has dedicated over 25 years to learning the best practices in functional medicine supporting individuals and families. Topics Dis...

Episode 105 Jaime Duran | Empowering Mom’s, Postpartum Fitness & Adaptability In this episode, I speak with Jaime Duran. Jaime is a certified personal trainer, pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach, wife, and mom of two boys. I believe that a healthy body is integral for an optimized life. It is my passion to help women discover their strength, refine their mindset, and practice...

Episode 104 Michael Brandt | Clean Energy via Ketones, First Principles & Ride the Circadian Wave In this episode, I speak with Michael Brandt Co-Founder and CEO of Health Via Modern Nutrition (H.V.M.N.) a company focused on providing high-quality Ketones -  nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities...

Episode 103 In this episode, I speak with Johnny Loreti (MS, CSCS, CPT) is a WBFF Pro Fitness Model, competitive powerlifter, BJJ practitioner and owner of Back Bay Fit, and Brazilian Top Team – Back Bay. Johnny primarily works with adults looking to optimize their performance in not only the gym, but in work, and at home. His passion is enhancing his client’s overall lives through health and well...

Episode 102 In this episode, I speak with Mohammed Iqbal Founder and CEO of Sweatworks the leading digital agency in fitness design and technology to create meaningful wellness journeys for everyone.  Mohammed has established SweatWorks as a wellness technology brand unlike any other. The agency pursues innovation to make fitness engaging, beautiful and accessible to all. Topics Discussed: Ri...

In this episode, I speak with Anthony Lorubbio is a certified breathwork coach, Wim Hof Method instructor, and transformational travel designer.  His winding path through the grind of modern life -- as a two-time founder and three-time CEO -- finally gave way to his launch of  Recal , a company that specializes in  Mindfulness and Adventure Travel,  operating retreat-style...

Episode 100 Scott Shortmeyer | BIG THANK YOU, Path to 100, The Mission & What's Next In this episode is a solo-cast to thank everyone who has helped throughout the past 2 years. TO all the guests that said YES and and to of course you the listener to take the time to listen to the conversations with leading Wellness Professionals.  The Mission behind the podcast starting and bit of a re-i...

Episode 99 In this episode, I speak with Anthony Vennare. Anthony is an accomplished fitness professional, startup operator and former US Marine. He's also the founder of Fitt Insider, a weekly newsletter and podcast, curated industry jobs board, and early-stage fund that covers the business of fitness and wellness Topics Discussed: Fitness Training Evolution Fueling a New Class of Entre...

Episode 98 In this episode, I speak with Kevin Masson MS, CSCS, CPT, PPSC, USAW is an ex-pro rugby player, strength conditioning coach, and founder of BioFit Performance and Biofit nutrition located in Florida. His primary focus is working with athletes and general populations to increase athletic performance but also enhancing biomechanics. Kevin’s passion is focused on enhancing overal...

Episode 97 Quin Sandler | Recovery Through Movement, A Family Legacy in Health & Coaching In this episode, I speak with Quin Sandler. Quin is a designer, product builder, investor, entrepreneur and musician. He’s founded four start-ups in the last 15 years. Quin is currently leading the charge at Plantiga, a human analytics company with one simple goal: to build the most comprehensiv...

Episode 96 In this episode, I speak with Kate Galliett is the all-around powerhouse behind Fit For Real Life, where she’s been writing about how to get fit for this one real life you’ve got since 2008. Helping people build their body to be strong, capable, and Unbreakable so they can live life as fully, deeply, and energetically as possible is the only thing Kate has ever cared about. She’s person...

Episode 95 Amitay Eshel | Skin Care Recovery, NAD+ & Longevity YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/j8VgbUYuWns In this episode, I speak with Amitay Eshel. Amitay is an entrepreneur in the biohacking and beauty fields. He has held executive roles in the health, wellness, and beauty industry for over a decade, as well as being a business development consultant in that space. As co-founder and CEO of Young...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Porter is widely recognized as an award-winning author, educator, consultant, researcher, entrepreneur, and speaker. His newest brain-training platform, BrainTap, is distinctively designed to activate the brain’s neuroplasticity. The BrainTap headset uses light & sound technology in combination with Dr. Porter’s proprietary guided visualization audio-sessions...

Episode 93 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Dan Gartenberg a Sleep Scientist, creator of SleepSpace app, and former Tedx Speaker. In our conversation we delve into a variety of things as it relates to the science of sleep, how the habits can impact the quality of your sleep. The future vision of leveraging technology to help enable and work with our circadian rhythm to live an optimized lifestyle...

Episode 92 YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NUEihSASDC4 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jason Barker. Dr. Jason is a Functional Medicine + Naturopathic doctor in practice for 20 years and a lifelong endurance athlete. He's passionate about helping people uncover and resolve hidden health limitations so that they can unleash better performance, faster recovery and vigorous health. Topics Discussed:...

Episode 91 YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lQjElvy5d38 In this episode, I speak with my friend Jay Jardillo husband, father of 5 and a Patrol Lieutenant with the South Brunswick Twp. (NJ) Police Department. Jay holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and is a lifelong athlete. Topics Discussed: Navigating Family Life Finding Time to Recover Mental/Emotional Impact of the Job Fitness Pursuits Co...