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Bucks County Bytes is happy to introduce to you my friend, Ed Baumstark from MapMyFitness and MapMyRun, Under Armour, one of my fitness apps that I have been using since 2013.
Ed has always been my mentor as far as making one push the limit. I love using the app as it gives me the incentive to keep pushing every day, no matter what, to make sure I move. Ed would be up early in the am, out walking Ryder his beautiful dog, biking for many many miles, and just logging in multiple workouts a day. It's the motivational spirit that he has to give everyone, as he just pushes you to get out the door seeing those rides, walks, and keeping everything in such a positive spirit.
There were many years in there that I didn't log any workouts as there were some difficult years and I now realize that no matter what the situation, or age, or condition one is in, fitness is a must.
I asked Ed onto my podcast as he has the gift of fitness to share with many. Ed is a senior, but you wouldn't know it as his mindset is strong and he is a very wise and knowledgeable man who has known workouts his whole life. You could say Ed was a trendsetter, as he was a long-distance runner way back in the '70s before there was such a thing called bottled water and hydration packets. He is authentic, original, spiritual, and has healed himself by fitness and much more.
Have a listen to Ed speak on his first podcast, as his wisdom is shared with my audience, his friends and family, and all of our wonderful acquaintances on MMF and MMR.
Thank you Ed for sharing your story!

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Listeners can find Ed on Map My Run or Map My Fitness
Ed uses the Zwift Training System.

Shamanic Healing Articles
What is Shamanic Healing?
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What is Munay-Ki?
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Wikipedia Munay-Ki

Ed Baumstark can be very helpful in navigating Shamanism and Munay-Ki.
It has been helpful during my loss of Herkales and Sam. Hope some of the articles here can be helpful.

Bucks County Bytes is on MapMyRun or MapMyFitness as Martha Voorhees, look for the Mount Hood photo.

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Bucks County  Bytes welcomes you Tarra Gundrum, author of Finding My Possible and the most inspirational, adventurer, motivator, amazing woman that just will change the way you look at life!
Sometimes we meet people by chance, and they can change our world by looking at one's life from a different perspective. Tarra makes that possible.
I met Tarra by chance. Because I was searching and found Emily Ford, hiking the 1200 mile Ice Age Trail, I found Tarra Gundrum.
Tarra is a huge adventurer and inspirational woman that far exceeded what I ever imagined!
While searching, and then interviewing Emily Ford, Ice Age Trail, I found Tarra who actually was on the trail with Emily, hiking and interviewing her on her TGunn's Adventures YouTube site.
Of course, I decided to find out more about this woman who was hiking the Ice Age Trail with Emily, and wow! Was not expecting all that I found out!
Tarra is someone that is regarded as a rare breed...a rare find...someone that doesn't fit the "standards", as I was told this long ago, "they broke the mold when they made you" -yes Tarra, they broke the mold when they made you too... so yes, Tarra brings to us a refreshing conversation and the most inspirational talk on Bucks County Bytes.
Tarra the Adventure seeker, US Marine Corps, Black Belt Martial Arts Instructor Trainer, and Drill instructor. Triathlete, Century Bicyclist, Mentor, Bicycle Tourist, Author...and soon to be podcast host!
So join us as we hear the inspiration behind Tarra Gundrum and plan to be inspired!

Thank you Tarra Gundrum for being you! Dare to inspire. Dare to Dream. Dare to Do. Tarra makes it all possible.

Tarra Gundrum's links -
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Amazon
Finding My Possible: How I Changed My Narrative and Created a Life of Adventure

YouTube
TGunn's Adventures

Instagram
@tarra.gundrum

Facebook
TGun's Adventures

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Bucks County Bytes is happy to bring you, George Wacker, from Lehigh Valley With Love Media, LLC who is the owner, founder, operator of this amazing media company.
George, along with his wife, Crystal, are the amazing people behind the scenes of Lehigh Valley With Love, and they do make a difference in their community.
I met George years ago at Moravian College, where we both studied and every once in awhile bumped into each other along the way of all our duties as students and beyond.
George was always in love with the media, and started out as a journalist and went way beyond what he could ever imagine. George and his wife Crystal run an amazing company and they are highly recognized in the Lehigh Valley, and beyond. From their media Lehigh Valley With Love, YouTube, and social media platforms, to having a broadcast on Chanel 69 news.
It's about the community, the love, and how they have helped so many in the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton areas.
Thank you George and Crystal for all you do!
Reach out to them for more information on how they can help you!

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Spotify
Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast

Instagram
@lvwithlove

Twitter
@LVwithLoveMedia

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Lehigh Valley with Love

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Bucks County Bytes presents to you Servis Events, owned and run by Stephen and Nicholas Servis who have been Bucks County residents their whole lives. What an interesting story they have as the two brothers have been involved with the food industry since they were very young and fell in love with the artistry and creating masterpieces in food-which is an understatement if you ask me! They put their whole heart and love into preparing the ultimate dinner right in your own home!

And it's all organic, farm to table, and they bring everything as well as pack out everything so there is no mess to clean! Talk about service!

Stephen and Nicholas were amazing to talk with on the interview, and are a very laid back brother team that decided one day to do a little traveling while they were laid off during the pandemic. They found a new calling and created something to be proud of...Servis Events...little did they realize how busy they were about to become as the pandemic is showing more of a problem in the restaurant industry.
Listen in to Stephen and Nicholas as they talk about who they are and where it all started!
Subscribe, share and make sure to schedule them for a dinner!

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Bucks County Bytes is proud to have Birksmith back for his second guest appearance along with his long time friend Ryan.
Come join us for the discussion of his new video, "Demons" available on his latest release of Baked, Buzzed, Broken - the video was done by Avery Video and is available on Birksmith's YouTube channel at Birksmith Music.
Brandon "Birksmith" as I have come to know him, is this amazing person filled with love, compassion, and kindness and he works hard for what he wants to achieve in life. And that my friends, is a man that can send his voice to the world and show his talent in the words and music that he writes. It comes from the deep realms of the anxiety and demons that have plagued him, amongst many artists as we all know, the words, the beat, the feel comes from the depth of his soul. And his latest release, Baked, Buzzed, Broken, on Spotify and iTunes -
So have a listen to Birksmith and his very good friend Ryan, as they come from the heart and what matters most...the music, the love, the compassion to write and be heard. Let the music speak volumes to your soul.

Content warning: Contains strong language, and may not be suitable for children under the age of 12. The music contained in the podcast is owned by Birksmith and contains language not suitable for the general audience.

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@birksmith
Spotify
iTunes
YouTube
TikTok
@birksmith_
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Twitter
@birksmith1

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Bucks County Bytes is proud to bring you Nick Liberto "Chef Nicky" who is well known as the host and executive producer of Netflix's Restaurants on the Edge.
Chef Nicky as he's known, as he is a familiar face in the restaurant industry, whether behind the scenes or in the kitchen working with his team preparing succulent meals for those hungry eyes... one can sense the excitement of the many tastes that Nick creates...and let me tell you, his social media posts will have you craving more for what is to come and what he's done for in the food industry.
Nick has returned home to Bucks County...bringing the love of food, experience, and family back to his roots. Listening to Nick I could hear and feel the warmth of his heart and how his plans are unfolding to bring his amazing deli, The Borscht Belt, close to our communities of Bucks, New Hope, Lambertville, and Stockton where he has found a home for The Borscht Belt. One of his fantastic projects is that of the 618 Hospitality, where he has set up a consulting agency to help restaurants and many others in the food industry during this pandemic that continues to impact the restaurant industry.
Chef Nick has so much to offer our community so make sure to listen to Bucks County Bytes podcast in its entirety, as Nick talks about work ethic, struggles, rewards, family, food, creativity, 2020 crisis, and so much more.
Chef Nicky is a wonderful person, father, husband, master chef, creator, producer and I could go on! Bucks County welcomes him home and Nick and his family await more adventure as we welcome 2021!
Thank you Chef Nicky for all you do.

Chef Nicky's links:
The Borscht Belt (make sure to signup for the latest news!)
618 Hospitality

Instagram
@chefnicky
@theborschtbelt
@618hospitality
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Visit Bucks County PA
@visitbuckspa

Twitter
Chef Nick Liberato
@Calidelphia

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Bucks County Bytes presents to you a very special second podcast with Brittany Brown, aka, our very own Britt Around Town!
Over the last few months, Britt and I stayed in touch over the course of the pandemic, watching everything she has done for the community. Britt's love for Bucks is authentic, loving, and supporting for all those businesses and individuals affected by the pandemic and through her blogging and social media presence, she has made magic happen for many in Bucks County.
Britt brings people close to what is near and dear to her heart....the people and the business they have right here in Bucks. The food. The history.  The architecture. The shops. The rural and beautiful area of Bucks that we call home. So many of us here in the community need the support and love that Britt has...because of her, I am able to follow those businesses, and have those voices heard! Britt makes it possible from all the work she does as an arbiter of local culture and Bucks County. Her personality shines in all she does whether you meet her in your local shop, or on a phone call, or in a zoom call. Her heart is here and loves her community and it shows....thank you Britt Around Town for your hard work. We look forward to the future of Brittany Brown!

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Bloom Planners

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@britt_around_town

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Bucks County Bytes introduces to you, Lisa David Olson! A comedian, author, creative mentor, podcaster, and speaker! Whew! What an amazing woman to take on the world with humor, and to help heal those who have had trauma in their lives- teaching to heal with humor.
From her early years, Lisa knows first hand about what it was like to deal with family dysfunction and how she brought humor into her life not realizing that it would become a way of life.  She is the author of the memoir "Laughs on Wry" on which she shares how laughter saved her life after an abusive childhood. Lisa has a great message on health and humor and how it helps to heal. Laughter is known to help raise endorphins, lower blood pressure and can help save yourself during the pandemic crisis! Think of laughter as a healer...think about Lisa teaching how to heal.
Contact Lisa David Olson for keynote speaking (virtual), improvision, improvision workshops, comedic writing, podcast guest, a goofy friend ( now she's my silly friend!), and so much more!
Thank you Lisa for talking with Bucks County Bytes and your uplifting story of how comedy can heal...humor soothes the soul. In a time of crisis, and as 2021 reveals that this pandemic is still folding out, we need humor in our lives.

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Laughs On Wry: An Improviser's Memoir
Instagram
@lisadavidolson
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Bucks County Bytes is proud to bring you Emily Ford and her companion Diggins right from Wisconsin's historic Ice Age Trail- 1200 miles of trailblazing in the middle of winter! Yes, Emily Ford and Diggins are taking on an adventure in the middle of this cold winter to conquer the famed Ice Age Trail. I was privileged to have Emily speak right after her trailblazing for the day, and you can count about 3 months of this trailblazing as she's averaging about 20 miles a day, 100-mile weeks with a 60 lbs backpack. And Diggins is packing her own too! Inspirational!! Exciting! Powerful!
Emily spoke to me as she was in her tent, getting comfortable to settle in for the night with her companion Diggins, an Alaskan Husky, who has joined her on this long journey through the middle of a Wisconsin winter.
Emily is making history, as she will be the only woman to conquer the Ice Age Trail in a winter walkthrough. Only one other individual has successfully completed this which was in 2017.
Not only is Emily paving the way for other women to seek adventure, hiking, walking, backpacking, and trailblazing, but for other black women to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. Emily says what she is doing is bigger than what she ever dreamed of...making a difference in so many people's lives.
Listen in and hear Emily speak from her tent on the trail with Diggins next to her as she settles in and speaks to Bucks County Bytes of how it all began. Hear the voice. Listen to her words. She is making history...Emily and Diggins....Hiking the Ice Age Trail.
Support Emily at her Venmo account to help with food and supplies:

Venmo
@Emily-Ford-63

Emily Ford Instagram
@emilyontrail

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Ice Age Trail Alliance

Website
Ice Age Trail Alliance

TGun's Adventure's YouTube with Emily Ford and Diggins
TGun's IAT Thru Hiker

Duluth woman aims to complete winter thru-hike of 1,200 mile Ice Age Trail
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Inspiration on the Ice Age Trail
Gustavus Adolphus College

Channel 15 News
28 year old woman hiking Ice Age Trail, set to make history

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Bucks County Bytes is back from a short hiatus of podcasting due to my loss of Herkales and Sam over the Christmas and New Year's holiday. It was the devastating year of 2020 and to end my story, I am here to tell you a recap of 2020 with my sad end of 2020.
This is a story of the unconditional love of two English Labs named Herkales and Sam.
The full story of their lives will be told in an upcoming book that will be available on Amazon. A children's version will be available, as well as audio, ebook, and multiple languages.
Listen to my story, in front of a fire with my feelings and tears pouring out over this loss of love.

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