CPT Heidi & her husband Charles (certified meathead), dive into the world of botanicals including kava & kratom, while also exploring other facets to a healthy lifestyle!
145: Eliminating Foods to Heal Gut and Skin Whole30 Update
In this episode of Kava and Kettlebells, we share an honest update on our Whole30 elimination phase and what we actually learned about gut health, skin issues, energy, and training performance.This was not about doing Whole30 perfectly or following rules just to follow them. We used it as a tool to identify food triggers, reduce inflammation, and better understand how our bodies respond when certain foods are removed and slowly reintroduced.We talk about:• Using Whole30 as an elimination diet rather than a reset• Gut health, IBS, and what changed when dairy was removed• Perioral dermatitis, skin flare-ups, and food triggers• Training performance, energy levels, and under-fueling• Why we did not complete a strict 30 days and what we would do differently• Reintroducing rice, beans, grains, and dairy without shocking the system• Listening to your body instead of following nutrition dogmaIf you are considering Whole30 or any elimination diet, this episode offers a realistic look at what worked, what did not, and how to approach it in a sustainable way.Let us know if you have tried Whole30 or an elimination phase and what you learned from it. You can find us on Instagram @kava_kettlebells for questions and continued conversation.
20 Jan 2026
144: The Alcohol Alternative Helping People Find Connection Again
In this episode of Kava & Kettlebells, we sit down with Ben McQueen, founder of Karuna Kava Bar, to talk about life after alcohol, the power of traditional kava, and why real human connection matters more than ever.Ben shares his journey from alcohol addiction to discovering kava as an alternative that helped remove cravings without replacing one dependency with another. We dive deep into the kava world, including traditional kava vs extracts, the ethics of sourcing, community building, harm reduction, and why people are craving spaces that offer connection without alcohol.This conversation goes far beyond beverages. It is about recovery, culture, mental health, and building spaces where people feel seen, safe, and welcome.If you are sober-curious, exploring alcohol alternatives, or interested in the future of non-alcoholic social spaces, this episode is for you.Try Traditional Kava from Karuna KavaWebsite:https://karunakava.com/Use code KETTLEBELL for 20% off your orderFollow Karuna Kava on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/karunakava/?hl=en@KarunaKava
12 Jan 2026
143: Most Pain Treatments Ignore This One Thing
What if your shoulder pain isn’t coming from your shoulder? 😲 In this episode, movement expert and physical therapist Eileen Kopsaftis drops game-changing insights on how pain in the body is often misdiagnosed, and how fixing the real root cause (like your ankle!) can resolve years of chronic discomfort.We dive into:• Why treating symptoms doesn't work• The shocking truth about shoulder, back, and knee pain• How everything in your body is connected• How to assess your body in under 30 minutes• Eileen’s advice for lifelong mobility and pain-free living**Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just tired of chasing pain, you need to hear this.**🔗 Connect with Eileen:🌐 Website: https://havelifelongwellbeing.com/🧠 Free Assessment + Movement Classes: https://mwpprivateclub.com/📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EileenKopsaftis📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EileenKopsaftisOfficial💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Have YOU ever been surprised by the true cause of your pain?#PainRelief #BodyMechanics #MobilityTraining #EileenKopsaftis #FunctionalFitness #InjuryRecovery
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