WHEELHOUSE RADIO
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWorking in the fitness industry since 2001, Luan Nguyen runs Wheelhouse Academy, a Strength & Conditioning gym in Birmingham, AL. Wheelhouse Academy was born out of the notion of building a supportive community that empowers people to learn the benefits of exercising the right way, teaching its members to balance the intensity of their workouts for maximum performance when it is needed most. Gyms should be inclusive and provide positive energy all cultivated through the social support of the community and staff. With this aim, we have attracted a group of incredibly supportive members who lift each other up and empower one another to work harder and smarter. Wheelhouse Radio is a dive into the lives of these individuals. To learn their stories, learn about their "wheelhouse" and what they do to stay on top. Of course we will have topics on fitness, strength building, olympic weightlifting, nutrition, recovery as well as community event specific to the academy.
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Ep 38: Kelsey Koehler / Pro Fit, Functional Medicine
October 07, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBStrap in for an incredible episode with my friend Kelsey. She's practiced Nutrition since 2011 after her degree in dietetics and Masters in Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition. (There's a much longer list of her accomplishments including blood chemistry analysis courses, functional diagnostic nutritionist and advanced thyroid practitioner.) Kelsey is the founder of Pro-Fit, a company who's aim is to help people through functional medicine. She helps clients ranging from busy moms, yo...
Ep 37: Eric Wallace / Firehouse Community Arts Center
August 31, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBEric shares about touring the world with a band to eventually settling his roots deep in the heart of Avondale by creating a non-profit in Firehouse Community Arts Center. Firehouse CAC is dedicated to the enrichment of Birmingham's musical community, offering music education programs with scholarship opportunities for the underserved students. Finally, we get to learn about his latest project, Runnin' on Insulin, a 10k fundraiser dedicated to Camp Seale Harris on Sat Sept 23rd. Catch u...
Ep 36: Ellie Hiller / Vulcan Nutrition
July 21, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBListeners, meet the incredible Ellie Hiller. A Birmingham native, former college athlete, current high end competitive CrossFitter and owner of Vulcan Nutrition (VN), a nutrition company that works with cleient's needs on a one-on-one level. Based out of Birmingham, Ellie and her team at VN curates and helps manage an approach to food and eating that is personalized for each individual. They work with the full spectrum of clientele ranging from those who are brand new to health and fitnes...
Ep 35: What are the WHAMMYS?
June 15, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBCoach Faye and I dive into the history or our anniversary party, The Whammys. From why and how it got started to why and how it is changing for this year as we celebrate our 6 year anniversary and the people that make up this place. Thanks for listening! Thank you for the training! @luan.n.nguyen @loveletterlily @wheelhouse.academy Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham Website: https://www.wheelhouse.aca...
Ep 34: Micah Shoemaker / 205 Throwdown Competition, Brute Fitness and a decade of lessons along the way.
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBAfter dropping out of college, Micah moved to North Carolina to chase a dream: to open and operate a fitness facility. Looking back at his decade in the industry, we reflect on the lessons learned and how that lead to the creation of the 205 Throwdown (a four person team fitness competition geared to provide the best experience for ALL levels of competition to include Rx, Scaled and Masters athletes). Luan and Micah also announce their partnership together for 205 Throwdown, as they strive ...
Ep 33: Movewell Team (Dakota, Aaron and Kaley)
January 26, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIt's been a while since we caught up with the Movewell Team so in this episode, I got to host three of the four PTs that service our community at Wheelhouse on a weekly basis: Aaron, Dakota and Kaley. Of course we dug into all things Physical Therapy and how it pertains to movement and pain in the fitness world as well as answered some of the questions sent in from our listeners and IG followers. Tune in and enjoy! @movewellmobile @asherrill1316 @d_hoop331 @kaleyb1010 @luan.n.nguyen Co...
Ep 32: Resolutions And The Things We've Learned Along The Way
January 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis episode was Coach Faye's idea and brainchild as she got us together to chat about Resolutions because its THAT time of year. Luan, Lori Ann and Faye dive in to their personal experiences with resolutions/goals setting from what they see from a coach's point of view to their own personal approach to all of it. Follow us for more episodes and follow the three coaches on our IG at: @luan.n.nguyen @exploringlori @loveletterlily Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy...
Ep 31: AO Finals Recap
December 28, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBSeveral athletes from Team Wheelhouse qualified for AO Finals (because they crushed it at State Championships). On this episode, Coach Luan sits down to recap the American Open Finals shenanigans with Dakota Hooper and Jeven Sloan. Listen in to get a 'behind the scenes' happenings of this awesome weightlifting meet and experience. "It was my greatest weightlifting experience...EVER", says Jeven Sloan. Check it out! @wheelhouse.academy @d_hoop31 @worldsokayestweightlifter @luan.n.nguyen ...
Ep 30: Luke Wood / Humphrey's Dog Resort
October 07, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBLuke can be seen at the 4:30pm Conditioning getting his work in just about every day of the week. You've worked out beside him but did you know that he started two business on his own? His latest creation is Humphrey's Dog Resort, a first class dog boarding, daycare, and grooming with personalized activities to help your pet live their best lives. Listen in as he shares how he was effected by Covid and how he made the most of it, creating his next adventure. @humphreysdogresort Contact W...
Ep 29: Chandler Duncan and Annie White (Jiu Jitsu Journey & Women's Self Defense Workshop)
September 28, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWe are hosting a Self Defense Workshop for Women this Saturday October 1st and I've brought in two of our very own Wheelhouse members (who will also help coach the workshop) to share about their journey in Jiu Jitsu and how it has impacted their level of confidence in self defense and in daily life. Listen in to this incredible episode to learn about how Chandler Duncan (our 5:30pm regular athlete) and Annie White (5:30am regular athlete) both got started and the advice they give for someo...
Ep 28: Whammys Flashback / Behind The Scenes
June 16, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThis episode takes us back to earlier this year when the Whammys (our annual celebration/party) was just an idea. Should we try to resurrect an event that died during the pandemic? Could we pull it off? How do we pull it off? This is such a special and important event for our community but I knew that our team was spread thin on the logistics side of event planning at the moment. Naturally I leaned on great friends Nick Pihakis (Pihakis Restaurant Group) and Tina Liollio (Local Link Bham)...
Ep 27: Eric Meyer / Cahaba Brewery
April 21, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBMeet "The Beer Guy", Eric Meyer. He's a husband, father, entrepreneur, and full time firefighter. You will often find Eric in the early morning strength classes, on the Jiu Jitsu mats or at happy hour at his business, Cahaba Brewery, where he leads the charge bringing Birmingham some of the best local brews around. Eric shares how a passion of home brewing with buddies became a full fledged business along with his other passions and hobbies along the way. Learn more about Eric @uabericm ...
Ep 26: Kristen Hall & Victor King / The Essential / Baking Bandits
February 14, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBWe meet the creators of some of Birmingham's favorite eating spots and learn about their up and coming project as well. Victor King and Kristen Hall share how Bandit Bham and The Essential became a thing and how it almost wasn't. These two open up completely on the other side of business that you often don't hear about. Incredibly valuable and transparent. Follow Victor at @tomatoesandgrits and Kristen at @bakingbandits Visit their spots @banditbham , @essentialbham , and their soon to...
Ep 25: 535 Challenge
February 01, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBLuan and Rain outline the vision behind the 535 Challenge, the parameters, what we wanted it to be and what we did NOT want it to be. Use this challenge to propel you through the multiple levels of adherence in order to create healthy habits that could be life changing for you and be successful towards any goals. 535 Challenge begins Monday Feb 7th and ends Sunday March 13th. 5 Weeks 35 Days 5 Rules to Follow Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https...
Ep 24: Nick Pihakis / Restauranteur
January 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBNick Pihakis is with us today and shares about growing up in the food/service industry, seeing Jim N' Nicks start from the ground up and now playing a huge role in the Pihakis Hospitality Group where they have built some of our favorite restaurant brands around Birmingham such as Little Donkey, Hero Doughnuts and Rodney Scott's BBQ to name a few. More importantly, Nick opens up about some pivotal times in his life and recognizing that he needed to find a way to re-incorporate health and fi...
Ep 24: Nick Pihakis / Restauranteur
January 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBNick Pihakis is with us today and shares about growing up in the food/service industry, seeing Jim N' Nicks start from the ground up and now playing a huge role in the Pihakis Hospitality Group where they have built some of our favorite restaurant brands around Birmingham such as Little Donkey, Hero Doughnuts and Rodney Scott's BBQ to name a few. More importantly, Nick opens up about some pivotal times in his life and recognizing that he needed to find a way to re-incorporate health and fi...
Ep 23: Strength Training for Women w/ Alyssa Parten
January 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBI brought in an SME (Subject Matter Expert) to chat about the importance of strength training for women. Alyssa Parten has accomplished her Masters in Exercise Science, and is currently studying for her pHD. She has worked as a personal trainer since 2012 and shares her shift from bodybuilding to competitive powerlifting, all while running her online strength coaching business (LadyBeef Inc) and being the best wife and mom that she can be for her family. Listen in to this incredible episod...
Ep 22: Its Goals Setting Season
January 06, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBLuan and the crew (aka some of the coaches at Wheelhouse) get together to share experiences that they have had when it comes to goal setting this time of year. We dive into being "sticky" when it comes to adherence to a new gym community and not being another drop off statistic. Brandon Etheredge Emma McFarland Dakota Hooper Luan Nguyen Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham Website: https://www.wheelhou...
Ep 21: Dakota Hooper DPT / ATC
December 10, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBI finally get to sit down with Dakota Hooper DPT (Physical Therapist), ATC (Athletic Trainer) and Wheelhouse Olympic lifter and Strength Coach, to not only learn more about his story but also recap our experience from the American Open Finals last weekend in Denver, CO. Hoops shares about life in small-town Florida, the physical therapy world, his olympic weightlifting journey and where he aims to be next year in 2022. Find him on IG @d_hoop31, coaching athletes @wheelhouse.academy or seei...
Ep 20: Kenya Staples / Dear Sunday Skincare
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBBirmingham native, Ramsay HS alumni, Army 1st Lieutenant and 11:30am lunch class regular, Mrs Kenya Staples joins our show today to share her background and story on her pursuit into entrepreneurship. Learn how she turned her Chemistry degree into a passion. We are also happy to announce that her website and skin care line launches this weekend! www.DearSundaySkin.com Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham ...
Ep 19: Fears (Happy Halloween)
October 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBIn the spirit of Halloween, I thought it would be fun to host an episode where we talk about our fears. But not only immediate fears. I challenges the coaches to come on air to talk about a time in their life when they have been most afraid. Coach Brandon, Steve and Rain were all about it. Tell us what you think about these stories. Can you relate? What are your phobias and fears and what is a life moment when you were most afraid? I would love to hear about it. Contact Wheelhouse Acade...
Ep 18: Hannah Oakes / Music Therapist
October 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBHannah Oakes is a board-certified music therapist working here in Birmingham at a local hospital. Most people enjoy music & can get behind the idea of "music as therapy", but what does this look like as an evidence-based profession? How does someone become a music therapist? Hannah will take us through the history of music therapy, how she became a music therapist, & what it looks like specifically in a hospital/rehabilitation setting. Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.aca...
Ep 17: Training Program Options, Differences and how they can help YOU!
September 10, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBOn this episode, Coach Rain and I dive into the differences of the three programs that you receive here at Wheelhouse. We share about how they differ and how they can benefit your growth and the overall direction of your journey. Listen in to learn more about our incredibly popular Conditioning Program, our Powerlifting Program that is a huge hit for strength development of all lifters (especially those new to fitness) and finally our Olympic Weightlifting Program that has produced medalist...
Ep 16: Jesus "Chuy" Mendez / Unos Tacos
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis episode is exactly what this podcast is about. Diving into the life of a guy that we have all trained alongside but never really know his story. It was incredible to sit down for an hour, which flew by, with Chuy Mendez. We learned so much about how his childhood molded him to become the successful entrepreneur that he is today. From turning his life around spending months in jail to becoming the business owner, restauranteur that his is today. Chuy also shares the mind shift that h...
Ep 15: Maximizing The Benefits of Exercise Pre/Post Pregnancy
August 13, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBEA Montgomery and Michelle Sloan are two of many bad ass women in our community. I invited them in to this podcast to help me uncover the physical and emotional benefits of implementing fitness for the new mom or expecting mom's life while keeping both mom and baby safe. They have a wealth of knowledge to share and I can't wait for you to listen in to learn a little bit about them and their insight on this matter. Fellas, don't skip this one. Lots of good bits for you in there as well. I...
Ep 14: An American Dream
July 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBLuan shares his story of being rescued at sea after fleeing tyranny in hopes of the American Dream. Listen in to this incredible story of escape, hope and starting new in the greatest country in the world.
Ep 14: An American Dream / Rescued at Sea / Luan Nguyen
July 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBLuan shares his story of being rescued at sea after fleeing tyranny in hopes of the American Dream. Listen in to this incredible story of escape, hope and starting new in the greatest country in the world. Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham Website: https://www.wheelhouse.academy Email: [email protected] Let us know what you would like us to cover in future episodes! Any topics related to fit...
Ep 13: Wes Whitten / Sales Director at Neodent
July 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBWe kick back with one of our Ambassadors and 11:30am class regulars Wes Whitten as he dives in to some golden nuggets of information that he has attained and created in his 20+ years of experience in Sales and Marketing. Wes is now the Sales Director at Neodent, part of Straumann Group which is #1 globally in dental implants. Listen in, to learn about Wes and especially to hear his wisdom on the -5 Questions You Should Ask Before Going In To Sales (Medical) -Do's and Dont's to Prepare Fo...
Ep 13: Wes Whitten, Sales Director at Neodent
July 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBWe kick back with one of our Ambassadors and 11:30am class regulars Wes Whitten as he dives in to some golden nuggets of information that he has attained and created in his 20+ years of experience in Sales and Marketing. Wes is now the Sales Director at Neodent, part of Straumann Group which is #1 globally in dental implants. Listen in, to learn about Wes and especially to hear his wisdom on the -5 Questions You Should Ask Before Going In To Sales (Medical) -Do's and Dont's to Prepare Fo...
Ep 12: Fitness Gear (What You Need & Don't Need In Your Gym Bag)
June 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBWhat type of shoes should I get? Do I need a weight belt? What about knee sleeves and wrist wraps that other people are wearing? Do I need gloves? Coach Luan and Coach Rain dive into these topics (and a few more) and also share what they carry in their personal gym bag. Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham Website: https://www.wheelhouse.academy Email: [email protected] Let us know what you wou...
Ep 11: Mindset When Starting A New Fitness Regimen / Gym
June 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBIf you are new to fitness but have some anxiety building up on whats expected of you from your friends, family and most importantly, yourself. This episode is for you. Or, perhaps you're not new to fitness but new to a gym community where they do different movements, use different equipment, and you don't have a clear picture of how to start. This episode is for you. Listen in as Coach Luan and Rain dive into a few concepts when it comes to being coachable, having the right mindset on yo...
Ep 10: Brierley Horton / The Happy Eating Podcast
June 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBDietician Nutritionist, mom of two, content creator and podcaster. Brierley Horton shares so much about her journey in the dietetics industry focusing on food's effect on mental health. We share a whole lot of laughs and even have a Q and A section answering questions sent in by our listeners. You dont want to miss this episode! Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham Website: https://www.wheelhouse.academy ...
Ep 9: Aaron Sherrill / MoveWell
June 04, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBAs a doctor of physical therapy with a passion for fitness, Aaron Sherrill has spent his career studying human movement and fine-tuning his craft with certifications through FMS, NSCA, Myopain and USAW. He recently founded MoveWell Mobile in response to frustrations in the field. MoveWell delivers a new alternative of care for people that don't have the time or patience to deal with the typical song and dance in healthcare. A Madison native who now calls Birmingham home, Aaron graduated fr...
Ep 8: Boone Stutz / NFL, Nascar, Buck Wild and BBQ
May 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBHailing from Texas, this 11:30am class regular member chats with us about his time in the NFL, his hunting and fishing based podcast (Buck Wild) and his time in Nascar. Boone also has a passion for all things BBQ and we dive into a sneak peak of his passion project / business venture. Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham Website: https://www.wheelhouse.academy Email: [email protected] Let us kn...
Ep 7: Jim McFarland / Urban Purpose
May 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBJim McFarland is as wholesome and real as they come. Lean in to this episode where we chat about his amazing 150 lb weight loss and his incredible passion project and company, Urban Purpose where they serve and love on "those who need loved on". Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham Website: https://www.wheelhouse.academy Email: [email protected] Let us know what you would like us to cover in fut...
Ep 6: Kee'vin Staples / Stars Lacrosse, First Sight Painting
May 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBCoach to the State Champion team in Lacrosse (Stars Lacrosse) and Owner of First Sight Paint and Construction, this young entrepreneur has an incredible story and future. Kee'vin's story about stepping out on his own, while in his twenties, is inspiring for anyone who is wanting to dip their toes in the world of entrepreneurship. @firstsightpainting @steelcitystarslax Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham ...
Ep 4: Friday Night Lights
May 07, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBOne of our favorite community events is an internal competition we call Friday Night Lights. Over 120 members of all experience levels formed 4 teams that went head to head each Friday for 4 weeks. As coaches and staff, we see the competition through a slightly different lens. At the end of the day, friendships are formed and new PRs are made! Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham Website: https://www.whee...
Ep 5: Gayle Lantz / CEO On The Go, Work Matters
May 07, 2021 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBLeadership expert and executive advisor Gayle Lantz is a powerhouse both in her workouts at Wheelhouse and in the leadership field helping CEOs revitalize their teams, shape corporate culture and inspire change in record time. She's the author of the award-winning book Take the Bull by the Horns and creator of The Leadership Journal and CEO on the Go Podcast. Listen in on Gayles story as she reveals how an idea and inspiration from a mentor lead her to gain 20 years of experience, pouring...
Ep 3: Robby Melvin / Evan's Meats
May 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBAnyone who is in the food industry here in Birmingham, knows Robby Melvin. He has worked in many aspects of the industry for the past 30 years. Follow along as he shares the pivotal moments in his life that has allowed him to continue to fine tune his craft and love of food without getting bored in the same scenery and roles. If you have a passion for the food business, this is a must listen. Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/w...
Ep 2: Masters Nationals (Olympic Weightlifting) and the CHAMP!
May 07, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBJoin some of the WH Barbell Team onsite from Masters Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Coach Luan and a few of the masters lifters; Daniel Cambron, Noah Oliphant and Jeven Sloan, recap their training during covid, the events leading up to the meet and the incredible mindset and strategy to win GOLD! Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham Website: https://www.wheelhouse.academy Email: [email protected] ...
Ep 1: The Wheelhouse Story
May 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBSit back and listen to Luan, Hunter and Rain chat about Wheelhouse Academy's origins, vision, community aim and the differentiators that we uphold that has attracted Birminghamians who want more than just getting sweaty and sore. Wheelhouse is not simply a 'weight loss' gym. It's a place of growth, learning, development and sharing. We meet people where they are in fitness and map out the best flight path for them. Contact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: htt...