Hourglass Podcast

Andrew Plotkin, co-founder of BrainKanix, joins the podcast to discuss the transformative power of mental performance and neurofeedback. Andrew shares his personal journey from a baseball player facing head injuries and depression to discovering neurofeedback as a means to enhance mental fitness. The conversation delves into how BrainKanix is reshaping mental health and performance, the science behind neurofeedback, and its application in sports, particularly among elite athletes. Andrew discusses the importance of training the brain to regulate itself and the success stories of athletes who have benefited from their programs, including MLB pitchers, Red Bull athletes, and Olympians. The discussion highlights the growing awareness of mental health, practical strategies for improving mental performance, and the power of positive thinking, and how individuals can incorporate mental health practices into their daily lives. -Connect with Andrew and learn more about BrainKanix: Website | Instagram | Facebook h

In this episode of the Hourglass Podcast, comedian Cliff Cash joins us to talk about his unique journey in comedy, including performing over 100 house shows for intimate audiences. We dive into the inspiration behind his new comedy special, The Long Road, explore how he finds humor in life’s toughest moments, and discuss the tenacity required to break conventions in the comedy world. Tune in for a conversation filled with laughter, insight, and stories that will resonate with anyone who’s ever faced a long road of their own. Cliff Cash is a southern comedian known for his sharp wit and ability to blend humor with social commentary. Hailing from North Carolina, Cash has carved a niche for himself in the comedy world by tackling topics that range from the absurdities of modern life to deeper issues like politics and personal struggles. He gained popularity through his appearances at comedy festivals, including the prestigious Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, where he was a finalist. Cash’s comedy often reflect

We have a very special guest joining us, someone who has truly embraced the power of resilience and transformed their struggles into a remarkable future. MT Bottles is not just a comedian or trivia enthusiast but a true inspiration to all. Through his wit and humor, MT has captured the hearts of audiences, leaving them in stitches during his comedy gigs. If you're looking for a good laugh, MT Bottles is the go-to person. But that's not all—he's also a trivia aficionado, ready to challenge and entertain with mind-boggling facts and questions. MT Bottles is an entertainer based in Wilmington, NC. As a full-time emcee, host and standup comedian MT Bottles is known for hosting some of the best trivia nights in Wilmington, and he's also a two-time Port City Top Comic Finalist. MT continues to grow his fanbase through his undeniable charm and the telling of his absolutely ridiculous life experiences.  To stay updated on his upcoming performances and events, or to book him for a comedy show or a trivia night,

Join us on this episode as we have the pleasure of hosting my favorite co-host and long time friend, Amanda Goodyear, a talented actress from Wilmington, NC. Amanda's journey into the world of film work is an inspiring tale, shedding light on the realities behind the glitz and glamour. Recently, she achieved a remarkable milestone with a supporting role in the #1 Netflix show, "Florida Man." Beyond her acting endeavors, Amanda is also a local radio host for Sunny 103.7, actively engaged in the vibrant comedy, improv, and stand-up scene in her community. Throughout the conversation, Amanda imparts her wisdom, emphasizing the importance of surrounding yourself with what you love as a stepping stone towards pursuing your passions. She candidly shares her experiences, reminding us that the path to success is often filled with challenges and that readiness is not a prerequisite for taking action. Amanda's best advice, "You're never going to be ready, just do it," resonates as a powerful reminder to seize opport

Prepare to be inspired, educated, and motivated to embrace a life of freedom, wellness, and self-discovery in this episode with Jesse Stockton. Jesse is a remarkable individual who has embraced the van life movement while immersing himself in the world of music. With not one, not two, but three full-length albums under his belt, Jesse's artistic talents have captivated audiences far and wide. But that's not all. Jesse's journey doesn't end with music. He has a boundless passion for exploring the intricate relationship between food, our bodies, and overall wellness. With five coaching certificates to his name, Jesse has made it his mission to help others heal through the transformative power of nutrition and spiritual practice. What sets Jesse apart is his personal experience in reversing type 2 diabetes. Through a combination of lifestyle changes, including his deep understanding of food and the connection between mind, body, and soul, Jesse has been able to overcome this challenging condition. Now,

Welcome reggae lovers; we have a special treat for you! Joining us are the passionate reggae concert promoters, Paul Allen (aka Romio) and Kevin Blake, dedicated to spreading the sounds of reggae throughout our community. Paul and Kevin share their passion for reggae music and what they're doing to bring more music to the Wilmington community. Paul and Kevin started Port City Reggae together and they are the driving forces behind the reggae scene in our city. They both hold day jobs in addition to promoting local shows with big name bands in Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. This duo is doing incredible work for the community and they clearly love what they do. They're committed to making live music accessible by keeping costs low, supporting our local bands and musicians, and creating an atmosphere where the reggae spirit thrives. In this episode, we'll explore their journey from their initial encounters with reggae music to their unwavering commitment to spreading its positive vibes far and wide. They

Christina sits down with veterans, Josh Biddix and Lyle Nicholson, to discuss North Carolina Senate Bill 3 AKA, SB3: The Compassionate Care Act, which would legalize cannabis in NC for medical purposes. The trio also discuss the benefits of medical cannabis as it personally relates. Video available: https://youtu.be/iw6-MAiCsvI

The Devil's Stomping Ground is a 100% North Carolina made film and supports many local actors and crew. Conceived, written, directed, produced, and edited by the incredible Jon Landeau and stars local actor, Marc Bellinger. The Devil's Stomping Ground is an independent film about a true folk legend located in western NC, known as The Devil's Tramping Ground. The cast and crew spent 9 days at the actual site and claim some unexplained things happened while they were filming. This episode features inspiration from Jon on how the film was conceived, why it's important to never give up on your dreams, and the story of how Marc landed the lead role. The Devil's Stomping Ground is being released into theaters across the Carolinas on February 10, 2023 for a five day run and post run will be available on digital + streaming platforms. If you love film and watching movies, please consider purchasing a ticket and/or streaming the movie to help support NC Film and local artists. IG: @thedevilsstompingground | @m

"It’s the idea that how you’re together matters far more than what you’re doing together. It’s this “how” that determines whether the relationship is going to thrive." —Michael Fulwiler of The Gottman Institute So how do good relationships work? How important are compatible relationships to our life?  Falling in love can lead to a relationship, but what is needed for it to truly last? Compatibility. If two entities align: schedules, beliefs, age, culture, work ethic, the assumption is often that a match has been made. Compatibility is the synchronization of different values between partners; It is how you get along as a couple - moving, loving, and growing in harmony. Understanding your role in someone else's life is extremely important and may look and feel different to each of you. It's how one lives their life, exists, and interacts with others that will ultimately determine the quality of their life and thus the quality of their relationships.  In this episode we dive into the Importance of findin

Do what brings you joy, and your purpose will unfold.-Iyanla Vanzant What brings you joy? What makes you happy in your heart? What makes you happy in your soul? These are the questions that propelled me on my personal journey to discover my True Self. I wanted to align with my higher self to not only bring more joy and peace to my life but to also live congruently with my soul. Taking time to connect with your soul and finding your true purpose takes work and lucky for you my next guest has created a program to help you find your soul's true expression so you can start living the life of your dreams in just four weeks. Now the four weeks part may sound surprising but I'm here to tell you, you can do it, but it does not come without putting in the work. You hear me say all the time, "there's no magic pill." Well, a more fitting quote is "None of the secrets of success will work unless you do." If you want to be successful, set yourself up for success. Find a way to hold yourself accountable. Discovering

"The truth is often much kinder than the story I say to myself." -Byron Katie "Now what?!" We all have had at least one "now what..." moment in life. A loss of identity, a breakup, loss of a loved one, ending of a career or competitive sport, finishing school, etc. Frances Angeline Rowe joins the podcast to discuss her "now what..." moment and her new book, Pause, Reset, and Recharge, which reflects her journey in recovery and self work. When I asked Frances what she would like for you to take away from this episode, she offered these words: healing shame and guilt, building self compassion, and creating sacred self care time.  Perhaps you are experiencing a "now what" moment right now. No matter where you are in your journey there are so many great topics in this episode that I think you will love. We have conversations about the importance of following your dreams, self love, letting go of things that no longer serve you, and embracing the spiritual gifts we receive. As a new year approaches you may be

In this episode of the HGP we invite Kayla Reilly, MSW, LCSW, and founder of Evolution Wellness to share her thoughts on women's wellness and why it is so important right now. We'll share tips and tricks to a happy womanhood and discuss common traps women fall into. Our goal is to leave you feeling empowered and confident having all of the tools you need to make your mental health a priority. About Kayla: Kayla is a graduate of UNCW's Master of Social Work Program. She opened Evolution because she believes the field of mental health treatment needs to evolve. Gone are the days of treating clinicians and clients like numbers. Evolution strives to provide clinical excellence. Between the latest technology, a beautiful space, and therapists who are specialized...you can expect to see high quality counseling experience at Evolution Wellness. This episode of The Hourlgass Podcast is brought to you by Physician Selected Hemp Oil. Physician Selected was founded in 2017 by Dr. Peter Gemelli. Dr. Gemel

"Everything is either love or fear and your nervous system health creates the physiology to access love or fear. By eliminating stressors to the nervous system like alcohol, coffee and well, stress you can vibrate love and align with your higher self." -Kate Russ We welcome back to the podcast, Kate Russ, whom you may remember from HGP season 1, Episode#13 Being an Empath Mother. Kate, also known as @Motherhood Medium, is a somatic experiencing practitioner, which is a body based trauma healing; because she believes trauma and stress is always the dark horse standing in our way. Kate works primarily with moms to help heal stress, to feel present and connected to her soul and her family. She helps women find their purpose and live life lighter without carrying around all that stress. In this episode we help listeners identify which type of stress is slowing you down and how to connect with your higher self to start the healing process. You'll find out why we want to heal stress and not try to manage or

Guru of nutritional delicacy and health, Ryanna Battiste rejoins the podcast for another episode and this time we're focusing on kitchen inspiration. Get ready to walk away feeling inspired with new recipes and excited to pick up some new grocery foods, plus we'll help you use what you already have in your pantry to help you start making wholesome foods right away. Ryanna will share her top pantry staples, kitchen equipment must haves, and leave us with food ideas and some delicious recipes. She also shares tips and tricks to making your own healthy snacks and spice blends. So much goodness in this episode! Here's to getting a kick-start on nourishing our beautiful bodies in 20/20. Cheers! This episode of The Hourlgass Podcast is brought to you by Physician Selected hemp oil. Physician Selected was founded in 2017 by Dr. Peter Gemelli. Dr. Gemelli wanted to prescribe something other than opioids to give to his pain patients which led him to research CBD as a potential alternative. Dr. Gemelli's research

Concert Promoter and Radio Host, Beau Gunn, joins the podcast to share his love for music and tell his story of how he got started as a concert promoter. Learn how Beau went from radio sales to a radio show host to developing the ILM music scene and booking his first acts. Beau has brought a plethora of well-known bands to Wilmington, NC, including some big name acts such as Tedeschi Trucks Band, Mavis Staples, and Michael Franti. This year alone (2019) Beau promoted 54 shows at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater(GLA), with 47 of those being SOLD OUT shows. North Carolina native, Beau Gunn, is most recognized for his voice on 98.3 The Penguin. Beau also has a slew of other business adventures under his company name Local Voice, including PortCityDaily.com, The Save 30 Store, and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Connect with Beau | Facebook: 98.3 The Penguin | Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | Beau Gunn

Chris Johnson, AKA The Paleo Ninja, has quite a story to tell. The Paleo Ninja is a character for a cooking show that was aimed at showing people that it's not hard to make healthy food. It was supposed to be creative and funny but it ended the first day of filming when the Paleo Ninja stabbed a man with a samurai sword. F: Paleo Ninja | Chris Johnson Book Recs: The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Foods You Were Designed to Eat and Real Paleo Fast & Easy: More Than 175 Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less by Loren Cordain

In this final episode of Season 1, I'll give you the top episodes of 2018 + my best advice for listeners. Link to Amazon booklist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3084ZS9DWAOFS?ref_=wl_share

Most Americans Live to Work whereas most Europeans Work to Live. Are you someone who loves their job and feels rewarded? According to the 2017 Gallup Poll, 70% of employees in today’s workforce are not engaged at work, meaning they are not psychologically committed to their jobs, happy in the workplace and likely to be making positive contributions to their organizations. Chances are, you are or at some point will be part of the 70% of employees who are disengaged at work, drawing a paycheck and going home. Or maybe part of the 51% of employees actively looking for another job. If you are an avid listener of this podcast you have met plenty of people who genuinely love what they do for work and feel fulfilled doing it. What do people really desire in order to be happy? The answer will obviously vary from person to person. Rob researched Desires of People, specifically soldiers and employees. He found everyone has value and potential. As a brigade leader he was charged with preparing men and women for comb

Many people think of physical therapy, or PT, as "rehab", or something you need after surgery or an injury. There are many misconceptions when it comes to PT like you need a referral to see a physical therapist, or it's only appropriate for people who have had surgery or seriously injured themselves, or physical therapy is only exercise based. I admit, before meeting Ryan I had the misconception that physical therapy doesn't work because it hadn't worked for me in the past.  Ryan Godfrey with Change the Game Physical Therapy is literally changing the game when it comes to managing pain, healing injuries, and getting people back to doing what they love. Ryan believes PT empowers individuals to take a pro-active approach to their health. He also believes Physical Therapists should be seen as the experts in musculoskeletal health, providing clients with a holistic alternative to medications, injections and surgery. Physical Therapists can also educate clients on the importance of lifestyle modifications, like

Nowadays parents are clamoring to put their kids in the best sports programs, like travel baseball. Travel baseball is part of an $8 billion industry known as travel youth sports, where you have to pay to play. Youth sports has become a money making machine and it's no surprise there has been an 8% drop in the last decade on the number of kids who play competitive sports because of the increased costs. Rec leagues are dwindling and in it's place professional grade fields are being built so kids can play more competitively.  Clary Baseball started in 2010 and offers player development baseball instruction and parent consultations. Casey Clary works with baseball players (and their parents) between the ages of 10 and 18 who are looking to get better and improve their skills. The sport of Baseball is always changing and in order to keep up with the competition players have to work on their skills, like footwork, hand eye coordination, and strength + conditioning. Casey found that through his 9 years of workin