IMPACT Lighthouse

What does it take to lead with integrity, earn the trust of a community, and make a lasting impact beyond the badge?

In this powerful episode of the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast, host Travis Barnes sits down with Huntington Beach Police Chief Eric Parra, a respected leader with nearly 40 years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, and public service.

From navigating life-threatening situations to leading an entire police department, Chief Parra shares invaluable lessons about leadership, resilience, humility, and the importance of treating every person with dignity and respect.

One of the most powerful messages from their conversation? "It's not us versus them. It's WE."

Chief Parra shares an incredible story about how a man he once arrested later came to his aid during a dangerous confrontation—all because he had treated him with fairness and respect.

But this conversation goes far beyond policing.

Travis and Chief Parra explore the connection between physical fitness, mental health, recovery, faith, and leadership, revealing why taking care of yourself is essential to effectively serving others.

Leadership Beyond Authority: Why great leaders focus on helping others succeed rather than simply winning.

The Power of Community Trust: How transparency, accountability, and respect build stronger relationships.

Mental Health Behind the Badge: The emotional challenges officers face and why mental wellness support matters.

Fitness, Recovery & Longevity: Why physical health, sleep, nutrition, and injury prevention are essential for long-term performance.

Leading with Empathy: How understanding different perspectives can transform conflict into connection.

Building a Lasting Legacy: Why your actions, integrity, and ability to keep your word matter more than your title.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, a first responder, or someone striving to make a positive difference, this conversation offers powerful reminders that true leadership isn't about power—it's about people.

Because at the end of the day, the greatest impact we leave isn't measured by our position, but by the lives we've touched.

Tune in to Episode 10 of the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast and discover what it truly means to lead, serve, and BE THE LIGHT.

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Body. Mind. Soul. Be the Light.

What happens when you stop waiting for something to go wrong—and decide to take control of your health, your future, and the life you want to live?

In this inspiring episode of the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast, Travis Barnes sits down with Tam, an IMPACT-X Performance member whose journey began at 310 pounds and grew into something much bigger than weight loss.

After watching her mother struggle with serious health challenges, Tam made a decision: that would not be her story. Approaching 50, she committed to changing her lifestyle—not because her health numbers were already failing, but because she wanted to protect the quality of life she hoped to have for decades to come.

With the support of her daughter, her IMPACT-X community, consistent training, nutrition, accountability, and a willingness to challenge herself, Tam began stacking one small victory after another.

First came 20 pounds.

Then 30.

Then her first-ever DEKA fitness competition.

And eventually, she reached a milestone she once wasn't sure was possible: dropping from 310 pounds to 259 pounds so she could jump out of an airplane from 13,000 feet.

Tam also opens up about incorporating a GLP-1 for three months as one tool within a broader routine that included regular workouts, tracking her food, prioritizing protein, staying hydrated, resting, meal prepping, and consistently showing up.

But this conversation goes far beyond a number on the scale.

Tam and Travis explore the importance of identity, community, resilience, accountability, overcoming fear, and becoming the person capable of living the future you envision.

Why Tam decided to make a change before a health crisis forced her to

How her daughter helped inspire her to finally get started

Going from 310 pounds to achieving her skydiving goal

Completing her first DEKA fitness competition

The role of training, nutrition, protein, meal prep, and accountability

Tam's experience using a GLP-1 as part of her journey

Why having the right people around you can change your results

Turning workouts into a consistent lifestyle instead of a temporary fix

Facing fear and jumping from 13,000 feet

Setting smaller goals instead of becoming overwhelmed by the entire journey

Why Tam believes giving up simply isn't an option

Her message is simple:

Put one foot in front of the other and keep moving.

You don't have to transform everything overnight. You don't have to feel completely ready. You just have to take the next step.

Because sometimes the biggest transformation isn't just losing the weight.

It's discovering what you're capable of along the way.

If Tam’s story inspired you, don’t wait for the “perfect time” to start. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get stronger, improve your health, complete your first fitness challenge, or simply feel better in your own body, your journey can begin with one decision.

Come experience the coaching, accountability, and supportive community at IMPACT-X Performance.

Take the first step. Show up. Stay consistent. And discover what you’re capable of.

Learn more about IMPACT-X Performance and start your transformation today.

And don’t forget to subscribe to the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast for more real stories, powerful conversations, and practical inspiration to help you strengthen your body, mind, and life.

What happens when you're doing the work—exercising, staying active, and trying to eat better—but your body still isn't responding the way you expect?

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Angela Lych, a member of the IMPACT-X community, to hear the remarkable story behind her 113-pound weight loss in just 18 months—and why her transformation has been about so much more than a number on the scale.

After an unexpected trip to the ER led to blood work that revealed elevated blood sugar, Angela knew something wasn't right. By listening to her body, advocating for herself, and digging deeper into her health, she discovered challenges involving her glucose levels and insulin resistance. With guidance from her healthcare providers, Angela began using a prescribed GLP-1 as part of a much bigger approach to improving her health.

But medication wasn't the whole story.

Angela's transformation was built around strength training, prioritizing protein, creating consistent routines, and making time for herself—even while navigating the responsibilities of being a busy mom.

In this conversation, Angela opens up about the stigma surrounding GLP-1 medications and shares her personal experience of using one as a medically prescribed tool alongside training, nutrition, consistency, and support.

She also gets candid about the mental side of losing more than 100 pounds—from avoiding the camera and feeling frustrated despite years of hard work to rebuilding her confidence and learning to recognize just how far she's come.

And through it all, the IMPACT-X community gave Angela a place where she didn't have to choose between being a mom and pursuing her fitness goals.

Angela's story is a powerful reminder that sustainable transformation isn't about finding a shortcut. It's about understanding your body, finding the right support, putting in the work, and consistently making your health a priority.

113 pounds later, Angela Lych is stronger, more confident, and proud of how far she's come—and her story is proof of what's possible when the right tools, support, and consistent action come together.

What if the most important financial decision you’ll ever make isn’t about how much you save, where you invest, or when you retire?

In this episode of the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast, Travis Barnes sits down with AJ Diliberto of Fiduciary Planners to explore what financial freedom really means—and why making better financial decisions starts with understanding the life you actually want to create.

AJ explains why financial planning is about much more than accumulating wealth. It’s about gaining clarity, creating options, and making decisions that align your money with your goals, values, family, health, and purpose.

From everyday spending decisions to major choices involving retirement, housing, Social Security, income strategies, and long-term planning, AJ shares how looking at the bigger picture can help you make decisions with greater confidence and peace of mind.

Travis and AJ also discuss the surprising similarities between financial coaching and fitness coaching. In both areas, transformation starts by honestly assessing where you are, deciding where you want to go, and finding someone you trust to help guide you along the way.

And if you feel like you started planning too late? AJ offers an important reminder: you don’t have to stay stuck on the road you’re currently on. You can make a different decision today.

• Why financial freedom looks different for everyone

AJ Diliberto is a financial professional with Fiduciary Planners who focuses on holistic financial planning, thoughtful decision-making, awareness, and clarity.

His approach goes beyond simply looking at investments. AJ helps people consider their goals, lifestyle, priorities, and future possibilities so they can make financial decisions that support what matters most to them.

AJ is also active in the Huntington Beach community, including his involvement with the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, and believes financial well-being can give people greater opportunities to serve, give back, and make a positive impact.

🌐 Website: FiduciaryPlanners.net

What does financial freedom mean to you?

Whatever your answer is, the best time to begin may have been years ago—but the next best time is right now.

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How much do you really know about the food on your plate?

In this episode of the Impact Lighthouse Podcast, Travis Barnes sits down with Victor Edwards, founder of Radical Growth Organics, for a thought-provoking conversation about holistic health, modern food production, and why true wellness starts long before food reaches your table.

Together they explore how stress, nutrition, mindset, and environment work together to influence your health—and why simply counting calories isn't enough. Victor also shares what he's learned from years of researching the food industry, including the impact of pesticides, processed foods, and hidden ingredients that many consumers unknowingly consume every day.

Most importantly, this episode isn't about fear—it's about empowerment. You'll walk away with practical steps you can take today to make healthier, more informed choices for yourself and your family.

"You are what you eat. If you want your vitality to shine, you have to fuel your body with the right ingredients."

Victor Edwards is the founder of Radical Growth Organics, a company dedicated to helping people optimize their health through clean, whole-food nutrition and holistic wellness education. Drawing from years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and natural health, Victor is passionate about empowering people to make informed decisions about what they put into their bodies and how they care for their overall well-being.

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What if the biggest obstacle to your health isn't a lack of exercise—but what you're putting on your plate every day?

In this episode of the Impact Lighthouse Podcast, Travis Barnes sits down with Victor Edwards, founder of Radical Growth Organics, to explore the hidden connection between food quality, stress, vitality, and overall wellness.

Victor shares why modern food is about far more than calories, how adaptogens can help the body become more resilient to stress, and why many of today's health challenges may begin with what we eat. Together, they discuss the importance of whole foods, holistic health, and becoming more intentional about the choices that fuel our bodies and minds.

Whether you're beginning your wellness journey or looking to optimize your health, this conversation will challenge the way you think about food and inspire you to take a closer look at what you're feeding your body.

✅ Health is about more than diet—it's influenced by mindset, emotions, movement, and environment.

✅ Chronic stress can prevent progress, even when you're exercising and eating well.

✅ Whole-food nutrition often provides greater benefits than highly processed or isolated ingredients.

✅ Becoming aware of what's in your food empowers you to make healthier decisions.

✅ Small, intentional choices made consistently can have a lasting impact on your vitality and overall wellness.

Victor Edwards is the founder of Radical Growth Organics, a wellness company dedicated to educating people about holistic health, adaptogens, and nutrient-dense whole-food supplementation. Through community education, farmers markets, wellness events, and speaking engagements, Victor helps individuals better understand the connection between nutrition, stress resilience, and long-term health.

Website: https://radicalgrowthorganics.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/radicalgrowth

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What happens when healthcare goes beyond temporarily addressing pain and starts looking for the underlying cause?

In this episode of the all-new IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast, Travis Barnes sits down with Dr. Corinne Harris, founder of House of Chiropractic in Huntington Beach, to discuss corrective chiropractic care, nervous-system health, entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it truly means to “Be the Light” in your community.

Dr. Corinne grew up in a chiropractic family and received her first adjustment on the day she was born. Today, she combines that lifelong passion with advanced diagnostic tools, corrective chiropractic techniques, massage therapy, and Class IV laser therapy to help her patients improve their movement, function, and quality of life.

She also shares powerful patient stories, including helping a young woman significantly reduce a severe scoliosis curve and helping an infant regain the ability to turn its head after experiencing difficulty following birth.

Beyond patient care, Dr. Corinne opens up about the realities of building a business, developing a strong team, investing in coaching, and learning how to become the leader her growing practice requires.

This conversation is a reminder that when people improve their own health, leadership, and potential, their light gives others permission to shine too.

Dr. Corinne explains that chiropractic is not simply her profession—it has been part of her identity and family story since birth.

She shares why her practice focuses on personalized corrective care rather than giving every patient the same adjustment.

Travis discusses his own experience with lower-back stiffness and how discomfort can affect everyday moments, including picking up and playing with his grandson.

Dr. Corinne shares the story of a 25-year-old patient who entered a previous practice in severe pain and facing the possibility of surgery. Through an intensive corrective-care plan, the patient experienced a major reduction in her scoliosis curve and regained the ability to work, travel, focus, and enjoy her life.

The conversation also moves beyond physical health and into leadership. Dr. Corinne explains that business owners must understand their team members’ strengths, place them in the right roles, and continually improve their own ability to lead.

Founder, House of Chiropractic

Dr. Corinne Harris is a corrective chiropractor serving Huntington Beach and the surrounding community. Raised by two chiropractor parents, she has been connected to chiropractic care her entire life.

At House of Chiropractic, Dr. Corinne and her team use a comprehensive approach that may include:

Her mission is to empower people to better understand their health, explore natural options, and pursue a higher quality of life.

Website: thehouseofchiro.com

Phone: [Insert House of Chiropractic phone number]

Location: Huntington Beach, California

New patients who mention the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast can receive an introductory appointment for $49, normally valued at $250. Contact House of Chiropractic directly for current availability, eligibility, and full offer details.

What happens when a woman knows something feels wrong, but her labs look “normal” and no one seems to be listening?

In this episode of the Impact Lighthouse Podcast, Travis Barnes sits down with Dr. Kimberly Jackson Bekemeier, founder of Hormone Harmony OC, to discuss women’s health, hormones, perimenopause, menopause, longevity, and the importance of feeling seen and heard in healthcare.

Dr. Kimberly Jackson Bekemeier is a board-certified family physician who is Harvard-trained in women’s health, menopause, and perimenopause. After nearly two decades in traditional family medicine—and after becoming a patient herself following an adult diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes—she saw firsthand where the healthcare system often falls short.

That experience inspired her to create Hormone Harmony OC, a concierge medical practice in Huntington Beach designed to give women more time, better access, deeper education, and a more personalized approach to their health.

During this conversation, Dr. Kim explains why women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are often overlooked, even though they may be balancing careers, children, aging parents, relationships, and major hormonal changes all at once.

She also shares powerful stories of women who believed exhaustion, poor sleep, brain fog, hot flashes, and low energy were simply the cards they had been dealt—until they discovered that other options were available.

One woman went from sitting on the sidelines to swimming in the pool with her grandchild.

That is what it means to add years to your life—and life to your years.

Dr. Kim also introduces the MOVE framework:

Change begins by choosing thoughts that create possibility.

Instead of believing you are stuck, begin asking:

What if I found someone who would listen?

What if I found a community that understood?

What if there were options I had not explored yet?

Optimization includes strength training, movement, nutrition, protein, recovery, sleep, and understanding what your individual body needs.

Vitality means making choices today that improve your health span tomorrow.

That includes understanding your family history, knowing your risk factors, reviewing current labs, and addressing concerns such as diabetes, cholesterol, and hormonal changes before they become larger problems.

Knowledge gives people the ability to ask better questions, advocate for themselves, and take greater ownership of their health.

Dr. Kim believes women should feel empowered to speak openly about changes they are experiencing and seek answers when something does not feel right.

Hormone Harmony OC was designed as a modern healthcare experience for modern women.

Rather than rushing patients through short appointments, Dr. Kimberly Jackson Bekemeier created a concierge model that provides more time, greater access, and a deeper relationship between physician and patient.

Patients can receive primary care, hormone support, consultations, priority access, telehealth options, and help with everyday healthcare needs—all within a more comfortable and personalized environment.

Every part of the space was created intentionally, from softer lighting and comfortable seating to longer appointments where women can feel safe discussing their most personal health concerns.

One of the most memorable moments in the conversation comes when Dr. Kim compares our habits to a dog repeatedly running the same path through a backyard.

The familiar path is easy. It is worn down. It feels safe.

But that does not mean it is taking us where we want to go.

Creating a new result does not always require a dramatic life overhaul. Sometimes it begins with one micro-step to the right or the left.

One appointment.

One workout.

One better meal.

One question.

One decision to ask for help.

You do not have to change everything today. You simply have to begin creating a new path.

Dr. Kimberly Jackson Bekemeier is a board-certified family physician and the founder of Hormone Harmony OC in Huntington Beach, California.

She is Harvard-trained in women’s health, menopause, and perimenopause and has spent nearly two decades practicing family medicine.

Her mission is to help women feel seen, heard, educated, and empowered while improving both their lifespan and their health span.

Website: HormoneHarmonyOC.com

Instagram: @HormoneHarmonyOC

Hormone Harmony OC offers in-person appointments in Huntington Beach as well as telehealth consultation options.

What happens when life gives you a diagnosis that changes everything?

For Alicia, the answer wasn't giving up—it was learning how to live even more intentionally.

After losing nearly 40 pounds and discovering a passion for fitness, Alicia's journey took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Years later, after the cancer spread to her bones, doctors gave her just months to live.

Instead of allowing fear to define her future, Alicia chose to become a source of hope for others.

In this heartfelt conversation with Travis Barnes, she shares the lessons she's learned through nearly a decade of living with metastatic cancer, why helping others became her therapy, and how gratitude has transformed even her darkest days.

This episode isn't just about cancer.

It's about choosing purpose over fear.

Website: https://impactxhuntingtonbeach.com

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast, hosted by Travis Barnes and powered by IMPACT-X Performance.

For Episode 1, Travis sits down with his friend, mentor, and business partner, world-renowned fitness professional Todd Durkin, to discuss the mission and heart behind IMPACT-X Performance.

Todd shares how his own season of physical, emotional, and spiritual adversity helped inspire a new kind of health and performance company—one built to become a lighthouse within its community.

This conversation goes far beyond workouts. Todd and Travis explore the connection between physical health, mindset, recovery, faith, community, and purpose. They also discuss why isolation and self-reliance can become dangerous during difficult seasons—and why asking for help may be the first step toward finding a way forward.

Whether you are going through a challenging season, looking to improve your health, or searching for a greater sense of purpose and community, this episode is a reminder that there is hope, there is a way forward, and you do not have to walk through it alone.

Why Todd and Travis created IMPACT-X Performance

What it means to “Be the Light”

The connection between your physiological and psychological states

Why fitness alone is not enough for complete health

The four pillars of IMPACT-X Performance: faith, fitness, recovery, and life coaching

Todd’s personal journey through health struggles, exhaustion, and burnout

How difficult seasons can eventually become part of your purpose

Why isolation is one of the greatest dangers when you are struggling

The role of exercise, nutrition, coaching, therapy, and community in recovery

How IMPACT-X strives to become the most positive place on the planet

Why self-reliance, fear, and constantly looking backward can become pitfalls

The meaning of “Godfidence”

Why IMPACT-X welcomes people of every background and level of faith

How IMPACT-X combines fitness, recovery, yoga, coaching, and optimization under one roof

The opportunity to bring an IMPACT-X Performance lighthouse into new communities

Learn more about IMPACT-X Performance, visit a location near you, or explore bringing an IMPACT-X Performance franchise to your community.

https://impactxperformance.com