The Rest and Recovery Podcast

Episode 68 Joys of Healing, 1st Principles of Movement, Helping ‘Last Resort’ Clients with Lisa Hillstrom In this episode, I speak with Lisa Hillstrom, she is an Integrative Therapist that specializes in pain management using a combination of strength training and various forms of bodywork including PDTR, massage and lymphatics. She loves to help people achieve their goals of pain free and low str...

Episode 67 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Mike Belkowski who graduated from the University of Montana’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program in 2016. Months later, he started his own private outpatient practice, which is thriving today because of his holistic approach to physical therapy by integrating unique treatments, such as dry needling, cupping, blood flow restricting training, hyperbari...

Episode 66 Nano Technology, Flow State, Mineral Connection and Thyroid with Barton Scott In this episode, I speak with Barton Scott is Founder and CEO of Upgraded Formulas. Barton always had a sharp mental function, but suddenly suffered memory loss. How cold this be, at such an early age? Tragedy had struck at the same time when he unfortunately lost his mother. But as someone with a chemical eng...

Episode 65 In this episode, I speak with Campbell Will a Physiotherapist, Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor and Breathwork Facilitator from Australia. His passion is to teach people how to speak the language of the nervous system: the breath. His teachings connect people with their breath, mind and body through guided movement, specific breathing practices, and guided meditation. He teaches how op...

Episode 64 Relationship with Sleep, We All Need a Coach and Managing Shift Work with Mollie McGlocklin In this episode, I speak with Mollie McGlocklin is the creator, and lead behavioral change coach at Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she...

Episode 63 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Ron Gharbo is a board-certified specialist in PMR & Neuromuscular Electrophysiology with a 24-year practice of integrative pain management. He now serves as CMO for Lief Therapeutics , is Director of Cardiac & Wellness Integration at Virginia Commonwealth University and is a digital health advisor for the military brain injury research consortiu...

Episode 62 In this episode, I speak with Lance Radford Lance Radford grew up in south Florida and graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2010 with a degree in Molecular Biology. After college, Lance enlisted in the US Air Force where he became a Force Protection and Anti-terrorism specialist. While serving, Lance deployed to Africa and the Middle-East as a team leader for the Air Forc...

Episode 61 In this episode, I speak with Jeff Kahn Co-Founder and CEO at Rise Science . RISE is the only sleep app that works all day. Jeff and his Rise Science co-founder Leon Sasson were the first to publish research on technology-enabled sleep behavior modification over a decade ago, and have recently completed the largest known study on sleep and real-world job performance across the NFL...

Episode 60 In this episode, I speak with Steve Bubel a 25 year Fitness Professional with a BS in Psychology, an M.S. in Kinesiology, and certifications too numerous to name. Steve has spent half his life as a personal trainer. Over the course of his career, he has had the pleasure of training everyone from weekend warriors to World Champions and from adolescents to octogenarians. His own journey h...

Episode 59 In this episode, I speak with Rob Jenkins co-owner and operator of CrossFit Vint Hill.  Born and raised in Fauquier County, Rob always had a goal of coming back to his hometown and impacting his community through fitness and wellness. He and Alana met while attending George Mason University where they both studied Exercise Science.  Before wrapping up college at...

Episode 58 In this episode, I speak with Jenna Loewer, DPT the owner of On Pointe Wellness and Rehab PLLC, a concierge Physical Therapy practice in Gainesville, VA. Jenna’s practice specializes in dance medicine and hip pathologies, such as impingement and labral tears. Growing up she participated in dance, which is where she first developed her love of human movement. She continues to share this...

Episode 57 In this episode I speak with Maggie Awad, she is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Functional Sports Medicine. Owners of Elevate Performance Medicine taking a holistic approach to the high-performance lifestyle for the on the field play, in life or in the board room. Topics discussed: Embrace Your Athleticism at Any Age Root Cause to Injury Passion for Performance Th...

Episode 56 In this episode, I speak with Rachel Lett Chief Care Officer for Span Health. Rachel's 20 year journey through Hodgkins Lymphoma has led her to become a registered nutritionist, chief care offer and co-founder of Span. They're on a mission to help people unlock true health and discover what really works for them. Span translates the science of personalized nutrition and l...

Episode 55 In this episode, I have the privilege to speak with Matthew DeMaio. Matt served five years in the United States Marine Corps, where he worked as an Infantry team leader in grounds, vehicle operations, static security, urban operations, and patrols. He achieved Sergeant’s rank and received two meritorious promotions and six commendation awards. After returning from deployment in SE Afric...

EPISODE 54 In this episode I speak with Stefano Renato Marzano co-founder and Chef of Mighty Meals. He knew that food and beverage was in his blood. He started working at his parents’ restaurant at the age of 13 and by 15 had made his way into the kitchen as a cook at his family’s fine dining Italian restaurant, Osteria Marzano. Stefano turned his passion for food into a career when he was just 20...

EPISODE 53 In this episode, Brent Henderson joins me to discuss gut health and redefining the athletic beverage industry. Brent is the found and formulator of The Good Reverend Kombucha company. Brent, through a need to help his family reclaim their health, has re-imagined a time-tested healthy beverage in kombucha with its smooth taste. Brent is also taking thing to the athletic performance side...

EPISODE 52 In this episode, I speak with Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN, and he is the world’s leading nutritional biochemist and expert on Health Optimization. He has formulated over 500 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 10 novel ingredients and is now known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients. Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a...

Episode 51 In this episode, I speak with Matt Halk is a 20 Year Hospitability Industry professional who has taken his ability to work with people to a new level as an Unbeatable Mind certified coach. Matt works with his clients in creating a clear understanding of themselves, develop the skills for mental resiliency and taking on life’s biggest challenges with success. Through the 5 Mountain techn...

Episode 50: In this episode I speak with  Robbie Bent . He is building Inward, a company in the  mental health space  combining physical spaces (ice baths + saunas) and the largest library of breathwork content in the world.  Inward is building a cutting edge community for improving mental health in a fun and accessible way.  Prior to Inward, Robbi...

EPISODE 49 In the latest episode, I speak with second-time guest David Bidler fitness coach and Founder of the Non-Profit Physiology First, and there newest endeavor Physiologiy First University (PFU). The mission of Physiology First is to equip and empower youth in managing through stress and anxiety to build resilience.  We cover the ever important topic of mental health, in particular with...

Episode 48 In this episode I speak with Emma Cooksey the founder of Sleep Apnea Stories Podcast. Emma tells her journey from a overly tired youth and her constant struggles with keeping focus, enjoying life and able to maintain a steady career due to constant exhaustion. Emma shares her discovery steps and a scary moment as a young mother driving that really pushed her to dig into understanding he...

Episode 47 In this episode I speak with Chantal Murphy mom and founder of Baby Sleep Magic. Chantal founded the company as she went through her own parenting challenges as she transitioned from corporate world in the event planning business to Motherhood. as her first child struggled...as did Mom & Dad she realized there were limited resources in how to optimally support her newborn son with s...

Episode 46 In this episode, I have repeat guest Nick Lambe. Nick is the Founder of Online Sleep coach brand dedicated to educating fitness and wellness professionals equipping them with the skills to support there clientele in there fitness pursuits. We dig a bit deeper on Heart Rate Variability and the compenants that influence - positively and negatively. Topics Discussed: - Shift in Culture on...

Episode 45 In this episode, I speak with Ingrid De La O, Founder and Formulator of TUSOL Wellness. We discuss her recovery from Crohns Disease, Depression and created her own smoothie formulation with nutrient dense plant-based approach and healed her Crohns. She is on a mission to help others with your health journey. Topics Discussed: -  No One Knows You Like, YOU -  Nutrition Key Help...

Episode 44: In this episode, I speak with Brandon Lilly. If you are not familiar with the powerlifting legend and arguably one of the best to grace the sport, he is the creator of the Cube Method. We cover a lot of ground in our conversation from the importance of having teachers and coaches that can influence your life, how misapplied ideas can lead to ruin, our internal narrative sets the stage...