The Disponett Experience

Are you a first-time home buyer? Ever wanted to become a real estate agent? Join David as he talks with Ciara Hagedorn about all things real estate. From the process of becoming an agent to knowing what to look for and how to advise your clients, Ciara shares her experiences and why she is so passionate about helping others through their home-buying-or-selling experience!

Starting out with a Schick Quattro and a pair of clippers, doing kitchen cuts for his friends and family, Lexington Barber and Content Creator Isa Ajeti shares how his passion to help support his family fanned the flame of desire to learn more, transitioning his business from being a young man in a kitchen with clippers to a high-end Barber offering stylized cuts and becoming a Content Creator in the hair cutting world!

Today I’ll be talking to Kevin Balcirak, owner of Body Structure - a Medical Fitness facility here in Lexington that offers nutritional education, personal training, physical therapy, massage therapy and body work. In a life-threatening accident in his early 20’s, Kevin talks about facing adversity and how fitness and strength training not only saved his life but changed the trajectory his career would take, ultimately leading to opening Body Structure.

Ever wondered what it takes to become an amateur boxer? Join me as Bekah Robinson takes us on her journey from being a fitness instructor to wife, mom and olympic hopeful. She shares what it takes to be a female boxer in a male-dominated sport while balancing her responsibilities of wife and mother. With her sights set on the Olympic 2024 Summer games and ultimately becoming a World Champion, Bekah brings us inside the boxing world - a world that requires great commitment and determination. A world where mindset is everything.

On this episode of Transparency Fitness Live, David sits down with Dr. Nick Trubee of Trubee Health to talk about staying healthy throughout adulthood. One of the topics they focus on is the importance of sleep, in addition to the environments and cultures that surround us and influence our health and lifestyle. Nick also mentions a screening tool he developed that he uses to assess the stiffness of arteries in patients to predict the risk for heart attack, as well as other things he has come across during his studies on exercise physiology and fitness research.  About Dr. Nick Trubee:  Dr. Nick Trubee earned his Ph.D. in exercise physiology and previously held professorships at multiple institutions before creating Trubee Health. Trubee Health is an online fitness platform that performs one-on-one online personal training, group classes, and seminars. Nick also records a bi-monthly podcast named "Fitness Lit Breakdown" where the latest research in the world of exercise science and fitness is reviewed and dissected. Dr. Trubee spends most of his time hiking with his two boys, Graham (5) and Miles (2), and his wife Lyndsey; and having fun in his garage gym.

About Dr. Nick Trubee: 

Dr. Nick Trubee earned his Ph.D. in exercise physiology and previously held professorships at multiple institutions before creating Trubee Health. Trubee Health is an online fitness platform that performs one-on-one online personal training, group classes, and seminars. Nick also records a bi-monthly podcast named "Fitness Lit Breakdown" where the latest research in the world of exercise science and fitness is reviewed and dissected. Dr. Trubee spends most of his time hiking with his two boys, Graham (5) and Miles (2), and his wife Lyndsey; and having fun in his garage gym.

On this episode of Transparency Fitness Live David sits down with the owner of Massage Strong and Hell Yes Coaching, Becca Pike to talk sports, fitness, and career decisions. Becca shares what got her started on the path to running her own business and shares her advice on being successful. She also explains the approach to hiring and problem-solving that helped her maintain the direction of her businesses. Becca and David discuss bio-hacking, caring for body physicality, and the importance of maintaining a healthy diet.

In this episode of Transparency Fitness Live, David sits down with former Transylvania University Swimmer and CycleBar Lead Instructor, Lindsey Quijano to hear her story about entering the world of triathlons and becoming an Ironman Triathlete. Lindsey shares what inspired her to compete in triathlons, talks about the beginning of her journey, and tells stories of training to be a triathlete as well as her experiences competing in multiple Ironman races. She also discusses different lessons she learned along the way while also touching on some crucial tips she picked up by watching and talking with other competitors.

On this episode of Transparency Fitness Live, David sits down with Chris Jones and Bob Tomb to talk about their client-trainer relationship. Bob and Chris have known each other for several years, beginning their friendship at the coffee shop where Chris works. At the beginning of the pandemic, Chris was missing playing drums and felt he needed to do something for himself to help with morale so he set up a workout regimen with Bob. Chris wanted to train with someone instead of just noodling around at a gym. He was attracted to Bob's energy, which seemed like a good fit for his needs, and was also very intrigued with his model of training. Throughout the episode, the three of them discuss Bob's approach to training and compare notes on Chris's current training regimen compared to David's usual routine.   

About Bob:  

Bob is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified Personal trainer.  He has been in the fitness business since 1987 and a personal trainer exclusively since 1998.  With over 30 years dedicated to service and health promotion, he has seen countless styles of training over many decades. Bob is currently focused on the original model for High-Intensity Training (HIT).  

About Chris: 

Chris is a barista, training manager, and bar inventory manager for Coffee Times Coffee House. He is also a drummer, most recently with the hard rock band Five Minutes Left. Chris loves hiking, camping, and traveling to national parks with his wife who is the artistic director and choreographer for United Fine Arts Academy; He also helps a little with her work.

In this episode David sits down with Family Specialist, Natalie Jones, PhD to learn more about her experience as a competitive triathlete. Natalie shares her time spent training and competing in Iron Man competitions and also discusses her approach to nutrition, as well as other important topics that help her maintain her endurance and performance. Natalie also tells her inspiring story of biking across America with her brother.  About Natalie:  As a health and fitness professional, Dr. Natalie Jones believes in lifestyle balance. Natalie has experience working with a wide variety of populations through many different health domains; including strength and conditioning, corporate wellness, community health, and student health services. Professionally Dr. Jones works on building communities that support a healthier, more physically active population, and more sustainable and enjoyable lifestyles throughout Kentucky.  Natalie attended college at Transylvania University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. Natalie continued her education at the University of Kentucky and received her Masters of Public Health in Health Behavior and Doctorate in Health Policy. She just biked across the United States with her brother from San Francisco, CA to Yorktown, VA. Natalie is a two-time Ironman finisher and competed in the 2019 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships. Currently, Natalie is training for Ironman Arizona in November.