Nikky Hindle, athlete, nutrition counselor, and personal trainer, stopped by to speak with Ben about nutrition and how to reach health goals while working long hours in the office and during business travel.

Nikky Hindle’s diverse career as an athlete, nutrition counselor, and personal trainer is the result of a lifelong passion for fitness and nutrition.

A native of State College, Pennsylvania, Nikky is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition with a minor in Kinesiology. She subsequently completed her dietetic internship through Cedar Crest College, where her work experience included rotations at Penn State Sports Nutrition, UPMC Altoona, and Penn State Cooperative Extension. Nikky is both a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certified by the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF). Additionally, Nikky is a member of the National Physique Committee (NPC), the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), and the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) dietetic practice group.

Nikky enjoys working with her clients to develop healthy relationships with food, exercise, and self. She believes that each person deserves their own personalized recommendations and nutrition advice because no two people present with the exact same background, lifestyle, and dietary preferences.

At NOVA Sports Nutrition, there is no one-size-fits-all approach; instead, each counseling session, meal plan, and workout plan is tailored to the individual

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Dr. Candace Bryan, multi-year recipient of recognition as a Top Doctor ® in Washingtonian Magazine and  Northern Virginia Magazine, stopped by to speak with Ben about her practice, how she decided on her career choice and the 4 steps to follow for a healthy brain.

Dr.  Bryan is trained to identify and treat conditions affecting the nervous system, which may stem from problem areas in the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.

Dr. Bryan may issue scans and tests to arrive at the proper diagnosis, which is paramount when creating a personalized treatment plan. Treatments offered by neurologists may include medication management, multiple therapies, or lifestyle changes, among others.

Dr. Bryan studied Biology at the University of Virginia and studied medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as interning at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Dr. Bryan is a member of the American Academy of Neurology

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Alex, UltraMarathon runner and owner of Athletic Equation, Returned to chat with Brian about his Hawaii Hurt 100 Race Results.

Athletic Equation, Inc was established in 2005 to focus on the improvement of individual fitness, health levels, enhance its client’s quality of life while having fun and raising money for charity. The organization is founded on trust; enhancing our teaming environment by believing and promoting honesty, integrity, personal safety, goal management and philanthropy. A strong foundation of morals and staff allow them to provide a customized corporate focus of customized fitness management plans and premier, high quality ultra-endurance trail running events.

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While growing up in Waterloo, Iowa, Suzy was the first female to play in the boys baseball program. She was a 4-sport athlete in high school and was an all-state player in softball, volleyball and basketball. Subsequently, Suzy played softball at the University of Iowa, where she earned a B.S. in Physical Education. Suzy is the founder of the Glory travel organization and she is head coach of VA Glory-Willemssen 16u team. After 8 seasons as the head coach at Lee HS in Springfield, Suzy was named the head coach at O'Connell HS following the legendary Tommy Orndorff. She was named the 2019 VISAA Div1 State Coach of the Year and the team won 2019 state championship. While at Lee, she was named the 2017 Conference Coach of the Year, an honor she also received in 2015. In 2013 and 2017 Suzy was honored to be a Fairfax County Female Coach of the Year nominee.

Suzy is a 3 star Master coach for the NFCA plus a certified pitching instructor for Denny Tincher and his Fluid Dynamics approach. She has over 40 years of experience either as a player, coach, or teaching professional. Suzy is a nationally known clinician for numerous youth, high school, and college softball camps and events. In addition she leads seminars and workshops in character development through sports. High energy, passion and purpose are her trademarks. https://gloryfastpitch.org/ benglasslaw.com

Dr. John Dombrowski, M.D. stopped by to discuss what makes a good physician.

At The Washington Pain Center, John F. Dombrowski, MD specializes in advanced minimally invasive diagnostics and treatment modalities for a variety of chronic spine and pain conditions. Most procedures are performed under X-ray guidance for precise localization and added safety. Examples of our state-of-the-art technology include the use of radio frequency technology and spinal cord stimulation. Dr. Dombrowski offers comprehensive care for a full range of chronic pain conditions and coordinates care with our growing network of primary care physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, surgeons, occupational medicine physicians, chiropractors, podiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and cognitive-behavioral psychologists.

He is dedicated to the care and treatment of patients with chronic pain. Through a coordinated approach, we strive to offer the best options for pain relief and functional improvement. Dr. Dombrowski is board certified with advanced specialty training in pain medicine. He is on staff at Georgetown University Hospital and Suburban Hospital.

Furthermore, Dr. Dombrowski is a published author, has been seen on The Today Show to discuss the latest technologies in pain medicine, and is a respected educator in the Pain Management community.

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Alex, UltraMarathon runner and owner of Athletic Equation, stopped by to chat with Brian about his business, as well as, discussion about nutrition, training, and stories from previous ultramarathons.

Athletic Equation, Inc was established in 2005 to focus on the improvement of individual fitness, health levels, enhance its client’s quality of life while having fun and raising money for charity. The organization is founded on trust; enhancing our teaming environment by believing and promoting honesty, integrity, personal safety, goal management and philanthropy. A strong foundation of morals and staff allow them to provide a customized corporate focus of customized fitness management plans and premier, high quality ultra-endurance trail running events.

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Bridget Snydstrup, Communications Coordinator at nonprofit organization Food For Others in Fairfax, Virginia, stopped by to chat with me.

Food for Others is an important part of Northern Virginia’s safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes and for the growing number of working poor who need to supplement their inadequate food supplies. Food for Others obtains much of its food through food rescue operations and food drives. Staff and volunteers pick up good food that would have been discarded by local grocery stores and other retail food establishments.

The food is brought to the warehouse for temporary storage, including refrigeration as appropriate. Food drives provide the majority of our non-perishable food. Local merchants, the USDA, food drives, and crop harvests provide the food; volunteers and staff provide the hands; and charitable contributions and fundraising events provide the funds. Charitable contributions are a major part of Food for Others’ budget. Check out this episode to find out how you can help them with their mission to help those in need!

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You heard it here first: Andrew will be in the top ranks of the FIFA referees in the United States some day! Andrew was kind enough to spend some time with us to talk about refereeing in Northern Virginia and how to get more young people involved.

Ben and Andrew talk about toxic parents at youth games, dealing with mistakes, making decisions with confidence, and the big referee shortage in the area.

Hear about how Andrew made $1500 in one weekend (seriously), and how other kids can get involved in youth refereeing. This episode is one of a kind. Special thanks to Andrew and his parents for making this possible.

Brian welcomes Maz and Adam into the studio for a rapidfire discussion of today’s fitness industry. Maz and Adam are co-founders of Halo Fitness Experience, which is shattering the model of how most gyms motivate their members. They’ve made high level fitness coaching accessible and affordable for the everyday person.

Maz and Adam discuss their entrepreneurial journeys, the influence of their faith on their work, their opinions of the modern fitness industry, and the trials and tribulations of running a business. Maz’s father, Abdollah Movahed, was an Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, and all three gentlemen have used their upbringings to live a healthy and mindful life.

The model that Adam and Maz have put together at Halo has the power to revolutionize how our community chooses to stay active. To all the “Globo Gyms” in the area - you’ve been warned!

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Dixon Hemphill is a 94-year-old world record holder in the Masters Running category, and he’s a Virginia native. There’s not much competition at 90+ bracket, but Dixon takes on all comers.

Last year, ESPN covered Dixon’s rivalry with 100 year old Orville Rogers in a special that aired on prime time television.

Dixon also competes in the Navy Mile in D.C. and he got a write-up in the Washington Post. Here’s what they had to say:

The biggest cheer of the day went to Dixon Hemphill of Fairfax Station, Va., a World War II veteran and the oldest runner of the event at age 93. Many attendees gathered at the finish line and applauded Hemphill as he finished the race in 20:55.69. He was first greeted by his granddaughter, who he didn’t know would be at the event. She welcomed him with a kiss on the cheek.

“I’m so proud of my grandfather. Every time I go out to see him, my insides feel overwhelmed with joy that he is able to still do what he loves,” Lisa Hemphill said. “It motivated me to start running as well, and it’s something I can connect with him on.”

We welcome Dixon into the studio to talk life, fitness, and entrepreneurship with Ben. Thank you Dixon for spending time with us! You’re an inspiration to everyone at the office.

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