Lightbulb Chats
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago -Welcome to the Lightbulb Chats where each week, host Alexander Haizman aka Lightbulb, will bring you conversations that highlight real working peoples lives; their successes, their stories, and how they maintain a healthy lifestyle in todays world. Join in on honest conversations as we hear from a variety of individuals who open up to share their life experiences and the behind the scenes work that goes into creating a healthy lifestyle. Not only will you be entertained with unique stories from each guest but you will also receive authentic guidance on how to pursue your own healthy habits. The general concept of health thrives throughout each conversation in a desirable way- inspiring you to follow your own path to a healthy lifestyle.
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#28 Jason Fergurson
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBOn today’s episode we hear Jason open up to tell his life story including overcoming his addiction through his love of biking and the occasional sailing. Listen in to hear about all of his adventures and the adrenaline that goes along with it.
#27 David Files
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 95 MBOn todays episode we sit down with David Files to hear about his endless adventures including bike tours over seas and ultra marathons! (Thats a 100 mile run if you didn't know!) We also hear how he combined his career with his hobby of beer making to start up his own brewery in the Windy City of Illinois. If you are ever in Batavia, make sure to check out Energy City Brewery! https://www.instagram.com/energycitybrewing/
#26 Heidi Files
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBHeidi has some exciting stories up her sleeve, that even surprised Alexander who has known her his entire life. I don’t want to share too much, but get ready for stories about the military, flying planes, science awards, government, craft beer and so much more. Heidi’s conversation is the perfect proof that “Everyone has a great story to tell”.
#25 Drew Malon, Part 2
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBToday we welcome back Drew for round 2 on the podcast! He has been a client of Body By Bulb for 2 years, and today you get to hear all the juicy details. From the incredibly slow start, to him now enjoying the process. He shares what it’s like to go from a highly processed, inflammatory diet to much cleaner food. He is choosing fitness that he enjoys, and with that is reaping the benefits of increased energy and mental clarity. This is an episode that you don’t want to miss- especially if yo...
#24 Mary Kate Dieter
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 97.2 MBToday Alexander sits down with a good friend of his; Marykate Dieter to talk about how her love of sports led her to gymnastics where she dedicated the majority of her time- Eventually leading to her burnout due to both the physical and mental effects on her body. From there she entered into the softball community, which she continues to enjoy into her adult life. She now inspires fitness and health in our youth as a high school physical education teacher.
#23 Dr. JJ Carr
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJJ grew up in a small town of Pennsylvania with a Jesuit education and lots of pressure to become a doctor or lawyer. He wasn’t exactly sure where he would end up, but valued education and good grades. This led him into a lucrative career path but this wasn’t fulfilling him in the ways he had hoped. So with the support of his loved ones, he decided to become a DR. of physical therapy. In addition to school and his career, he was also passionate about sports and hypertrophy training. Listen ...
#22 Kelsey Fitzpatrick
September 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBOn today’s podcast Alexander sits down with Kelsey, owner of Fitzpiration. Kelsey works 1:1 with clients in physical therapy and personal training. In this episode they talk about everything from growing up playing sports, competing in Ninja Warrior events, coaching in gyms, and the struggle with eating enough to fuel her body. Listen in, to hear how Kelsey's experiences have led her to helping others reach their own personal goals.
#21 Anthony Misitano
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBAlexander sits down with Anthony who talks about his Italian heritage and how this greatly impacted his eating habits growing up. In high school he felt small in comparison to his peers, so he started weight lifting to bulk up. In addition to this, he was also on the baseball team and continued both of these things into college. As an adult, he found Jujitsu which has become a life passion. They take a deep dive into the world of jujitsu; including competitions, training, and weight cuts.
#20 Cody Dieter
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBOn today's episode we sit down with Cody Dieter, a great friend of mine, to talk about how the winding course of his life has led him to become the best version of himself. We hear stories from when he was furthest from healthy, the transformation of becoming healthier, and how he uses his past experiences and learned knowledge to further himself towards his physical, mental, and life goals.
#19 Brendan Ziegler
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIn today’s episode we hear from Brendan Ziegler, owner of the Big Shoulders CrossFit gym. He shares insight about his family's approach to education and how it was a great influence on his success as an adult. He speaks about his passion for physical fitness and how it has greatly improved his physical health and allows him to nurture his mental health. Listen in to hear about how ALL of his experiences have led him to where he is today.
#18 Scott Todnem
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBToday I sit down and talk to Scott about his INCREDIBLE teaching career and how he was able to influence so many kids through health education. In 2019, Scott was awarded "Health Teacher of The Year" and wrote a book called "Growing Up Great". His passion for education shines through his teaching and writing, but also his own life. He began CrossFit in its infancy and has been involved in the community ever since. He opened his own gym and coaches others so they can reach their own health go...
#17 Tara Early
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBOn todays podcast, you will hear about what it's like to grow up in an active family and the influences this has into adulthood. She has been involved in many sports, competitions, and weightlifting as well. She shares what it's like to learn to truly listen to your body, and see its capabilities. Tara speaks about her own passion of being a nurse and how it has impacted her life, while working overnights and traveling the country to help others- while continuing to take care of herself.
#17 Tara Early
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBOn todays podcast, you will hear about what it's like to grow up in an active family and the influences this has into adulthood. She has been involved in many sports, competitions, and weightlifting as well. She shares what it's like to learn to truly listen to your body, and see its capabilities. Tara speaks about her own passion of being a nurse and how it has impacted her life, while working overnights and traveling the country to help others- while continuing to take care of herself.
#16 Peter Heng
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBOn today's episode I sit down with Peter Heng to talk about how he uses his addictive personality in a positive way, such as succeeding in his personal finances, creating a healthy lifestyle filled with fitness, taking care of his mental health, and even breakdancing. Peter has set an incredible amount of personal goals and will share insight on what it's like to center your world around.. being healthy! https://www.instagram.com/justpeterhengthings/
#15 Ryan Marshall
July 27, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBToday I sit down with a great friend of mine and we talk about weight gain and the struggles getting back to a healthy lifestyle and to find a place of body comfort again. You'll hear about the healthy foundation that was set in his childhood, and how easily his lifestyle changed when he was surrounded by the "college life". You'll hear insight on what It's like to build foundational habits while getting married, working full time, working overnights, and starting a new business. You wont wa...
#14 TJ Sennstrom
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBToday TJ sits down to talk all about things that bring her joy; such as her yoga journey, rock climbing, slack lining, landscaping, and farming. Listen in to hear stories about all of her adventures, organic farming, and the development of her business.
#13 Matt Rosenberg
July 13, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOn todays podcast, Matt talks about how his fitness adventures have shaped him into the person he is today. After 4 years of college and finally receiving his degree, he decides to leave it all behind to work as a mountaineer. He tells stories of traveling the world, what his day to day looks like, how he trained for a marathon, and SO much more.
#12 Dana Bujalski
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBTodays guest talks about how asthma derailed her dreams of sports but on her path to fitness she found bikini competitions! These competitions challenged her body and her cooking skills, which ultimately sparked her fascination in nutrition and cooking for others. Listen in to hear how she started a business as a personal chef, and the power that cooking has in a healthy lifestyle. https://www.instagram.com/bodyfuelbydana/
#11 Scott Cruse
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBDuring todays episode you will hear the ins and outs of the chiropractic profession from the US to Africa and how it can drastically improve peoples lives. Listen in for some amazing stories, hog calling, and SO much more. https://www.instagram.com/evolve.stcharles/
#10 Jessica Haizman
June 22, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 99 MBTodays guest is extra special and not only because she's my wife! We talk about what it's like to be married to a habits coach and what our health journey looks like together & individually. She also shares insight on her career as an American Sign Language Interpreter, and even dives in to how she crushes meal planning and cooking homemade meals! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/all_things_organized/
#9 Daniel Bach
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBDan owns his own amazon arbitrage business, which has allowed him to pay off his student loans completely, move out of his parents house, and pursue his dream career! His hard work has carried over into many areas of his life; such as his pursuit in acting, training for his first marathon, and his health and fitness. Listen in to hear all the stories and struggles that led him to where he is today. Follow on Tik Tok https://vm.tiktok.com/JeJ47c8/
#8 Joshua Boyd
June 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBDuring this conversation, Joshua Boyd opens up to allow listeners to get a true glimpse into his life as a consoler and what what led him on the journey to help others. He explains his own battle with depression and the unrealistic expectations that he implemented upon himself. He also shares his perspective on what a healthy looks like for him; his relationship with nutrition, fitness, and mental health. https://www.instagram.com/joshtheinformer/
#7 William Ball
June 01, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBWilliam Ball worked hard through his college years to maintain a job, an internship, and a full time class load. If that isn't impressive enough (and relatable) he also strived to create healthy habits and a healthy lifestyle through it all. On graduation day, Will not only was proud of his academic achievements and his work promotions, but also the healthy habits he implemented into his life. Listen in to hear about the countless struggles he faced, and how in the end he was able to stick w...
#6 Drew Malon
May 25, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBDrew Malon's love of football started from a young age but was nurtured by his high school and college coaches that kept him on the path to reach the NFL to play for the Miami Dolphins. However, the movie ending wasn't perfect, with an injury leading to a surgery that eventually cut him from the team. Listen in to hear how he navigated the drastic life adjustment.
#5 Joshua Engel
May 18, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBJoshua Engel is a U.S Marines Veteran, an athlete, an artist, and an incredibly hardworking person. He grew up in a healthy home with both of his parents as great examples of health. His father was a sponsored athlete and his mother was devoted to yoga. With great examples to take after, this was not a concern in Josh's life. The nutrition side of things was never a huge struggle, and fitness was a love of his. As an adolescent, Josh attended a very small school where he played all the sport...
#4 Brogan Pierce
May 10, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBBrogan is a division one athlete with the aspirations of making it as a professional. At a very young age his father had him holding a racket and has been a huge influence in his tennis career, but still stood by Brogan with his decision to give tennis up. He didn't stay away for long, but felt more in control when he did continue to play. Brogan further talks about the intense training regimen, what it's like to compete and travel for tennis (along with his recent trip to play in Europe) an...
#3 CJ Kwak
May 04, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBCJ went from struggling to pick up a weightlifting bar to now deadlifting well over 400 pounds. His process was one that is familiar to most people who have a hard time gaining muscle. It was not a straight path to success but one that was filled with wild programs, different ideologies, lots of hard work, and perseverance. He kept his goal at the forefront of his mind, decided that health and fitness were an important aspect of his life, and successfully created a healthy lifestyle.
#2 - Rachael McNish Pierce
April 25, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBRachael found a love for dance at a young age but her passion didn't resurface until 10 years later when she joined her college dance team, which led her to New York to continue her dancing career. Along with dance, she also has a strong love of adventure and spent years traveling the world. Listen in to hear about the sights she saw, the experiences she had, and how it all led her back to a white picket fence and two beautiful babies (who are now all grown up). She currently spends her time...
#1 - Jack Routson
April 18, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBJack Routson is an aspiring professional race car driver with 10 years of racing under his belt and is only 18 years old. We dive into the progression of barely crossing the finish line to taking the lead for the majority of the season. Learn how he handled the pressure, improved his habits, and even snuck on to a TV show set!
#1 - Jack Routson
April 18, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBJack Routson is an aspiring professional race car driver with 10 years of racing under his belt and is only 18 years old. We dive into the progression of barely crossing the finish line to taking the lead for the majority of the season. Learn how he handled the pressure, improved his habits, and even snuck on to a TV show set!
#1 - Jack Routson- Race car driver that has been racing
January 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBJack Routson is an aspiring professional race car drive with 10 years of racing under his belt and is only 18 years old. We dive into the progression of barely crossing the finish line to taking the lead for the majority of the season. Learn how he handled the pressure, improved his habits, and even snuck on to a TV show set!