IMPACT Lighthouse

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.

Key Takeaways

• Why holistic health is about much more than exercise and nutrition alone.
• How stress can affect your body's ability to heal and perform.
• Why whole foods often provide greater benefits than isolated nutrients.
• The surprising connection between food quality and long-term vitality.
• Victor's personal mission behind creating Radical Growth Organics.
• An inspiring story of lifestyle transformation and renewed health.
• What pesticides like glyphosate are and why they're becoming a growing concern.
• Simple ways to reduce your daily toxic load without becoming overwhelmed.
• Why learning to read ingredient labels may be one of the most important health habits you develop.
• Practical first steps to choosing healthier foods and supporting your body's natural resilience.

Memorable Quote

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

About Our Guest

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.

Learn more about Radical Growth Organics:
https://radicalgrowthorganics.com

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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.

In This Episode

• Why food is more than just fuel
• What adaptogens are and how they support the body's stress response
• The connection between stress and poor health outcomes
• Why whole-food nutrition matters more than isolated ingredients
• The impact of processed foods and environmental toxins
• How vitality influences your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Practical ways to make healthier choices every day

Key Takeaways

✅ 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.

About Our Guest

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.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• What makes corrective chiropractic different from a standard adjustment
• Why Dr. Corinne uses X-rays to evaluate the structure and curves of the spine
• How the spine and nervous system influence movement, stress, discomfort, and overall function
• Why chronic fight-or-flight mode can negatively affect the body
• How chiropractic care may support nervous-system regulation and stress management
• Why House of Chiropractic combines adjustments, massage therapy, and advanced laser technology
• How tight muscles can affect spinal alignment and progress
• The importance of addressing the body from a structural, muscular, and recovery perspective
• How Dr. Corinne built House of Chiropractic in Huntington Beach
• Why entrepreneurs must continually grow as leaders
• How to help team members work within their “zone of genius”
• Why successful business owners seek coaching from people who are further down the path
• What “being the light” means to Dr. Corinne

Powerful Moments From the Conversation

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.

Featured Guest

Dr. Corinne Harris

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:

• Corrective chiropractic care
• Digital X-ray analysis
• Chiropractic BioPhysics techniques
• Class IV laser therapy
• Massage therapy
• Muscular rehabilitation
• Patient education
• Nervous-system and stress-management support

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

Connect With House of Chiropractic

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.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why women in midlife are often underserved by traditional healthcare
• How perimenopause and menopause can affect sleep, energy, mood, blood sugar, and quality of life
• Why “normal” lab results do not always mean a woman feels healthy
• How hormones, cortisol, sleep, and the adrenal system can influence one another
• Why validation and education can be powerful parts of the healing process
• How concierge medicine creates more time and access for patients
• Why women should begin preparing in their 30s and 40s for their 60s, 70s, and 80s
• How small improvements can create momentum in every area of health
• Why community, movement, environment, nutrition, and mindset all matter
• How one small step can create an entirely new path

The MOVE Into Vitality Framework

Dr. Kim also introduces the MOVE framework:

M — Mindset

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?

O — Optimization

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

V — Vitality

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.

E — Empowerment

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.

A Different Approach to Women’s Healthcare

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.

The Power of One Small Step

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.

About Dr. Kimberly Jackson Bekemeier

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.

Connect with Hormone Harmony OC

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.
Choosing gratitude over bitterness.
And choosing to be a light—even when life feels darkest.

Key Takeaways

• Why fitness became the beginning of Alicia's healing journey
• Receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis and learning to live differently
• The power of accepting help from others
• Why serving others became part of her healing process
• How adversity reshapes priorities and relationships
• Learning to stop "checking boxes" and start truly living
• The importance of being kind to yourself during difficult seasons
• Why daily gratitude can transform your mindset
• How community and vulnerability create strength
• Choosing hope, purpose, and joy regardless of circumstances

Organizations Mentioned

• Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) – Supporting pediatric cancer research, family assistance, and scholarships.
• F Cancer – Providing awareness, support, and life-changing experiences for those battling cancer.

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.

In This Episode

• 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

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by keynote speaker, athletic trainer, and wellness coach Derek Clark—the creator of the Stress Recovery Game Plan. Derek’s story will leave you speechless and inspired as he shares how a high blood pressure reading led to life-saving heart surgery, a prostate cancer diagnosis, and ultimately, a total mindset transformation.

Derek walks us through how stress isn’t just mental—it’s physical, emotional, and deeply intertwined with how we live. You'll learn how to redefine stress using his game-changing acronym, discover the 7 key recovery tactics to regain balance, and understand why "flipping the coin" can be your most powerful mindset shift.

If you’re alive, this episode is for YOU. Whether you’re feeling burned out, stuck in negativity, or just need to build better habits, this conversation will equip you with tools to create lasting change—without giving up the things you love.

Get ready to flip your mindset, embrace stress, and unlock your best self.

In this episode of The Overcomers Podcast, Cyndy and I sit down with gym marketing expert Mark Fisher to dive into the idea that successful marketing is really about generosity. Mark shares insights from his book, explaining how marketing is all about giving, building trust, and nurturing relationships over time. He reminds us that we won't be the right fit for everyone—and that’s perfectly okay.

Tune in as we explore practical strategies for attracting your ideal clients, generating leads, and maintaining authentic connections while driving your business forward. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Billy Hope Bakker as our special guest, bringing a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Billy, a dynamic figure on the Perform Better tour and a seasoned co-presenter, joins us to delve into the critical topic of "Fitness Profits." He shares invaluable insights with fitness professionals and entrepreneurs on improving the financial aspects of their businesses.

Billy's journey is both inspiring and eye-opening. He recounts a pivotal moment in his life when, despite being newly married and pursuing his passion for fitness, he faced a financial crisis that turned his world upside down. A sudden visit from a repo man and the realization of being $130,000 in debt sparked a transformative journey for Billy and his wife. They tackled their financial challenges head-on, ultimately paying off a staggering half a million dollars in debt and achieving financial freedom.

Join us as Billy Hope Bakker offers invaluable advice on navigating the complexities of financial fitness, ensuring your business thrives not just in the present, but in the long run. Whether you're a seasoned gym owner or just starting, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you get your mind right about money and business success.

 

Vince Gabriele's book, "The Ultimate Guide to Small Group Training," serves as a comprehensive blueprint for fitness enthusiasts and gym owners seeking to optimize their business strategies and maximize income through small group training. Drawing from his wealth of experience and firsthand accounts, Vince illuminates the profound impact of extending a helping hand to others.

One poignant narrative highlights Vince's transformative influence on a friend's weight loss journey, leading to a lasting friendship that evolved into a mutually beneficial business mentorship spanning over two decades. Additionally, Vince recounts how he supported a college friend in achieving significant weight loss, underscoring his commitment to empowering individuals through both professional expertise and personal support.

Central to Vince's philosophy is the belief that assisting others not only fosters personal growth but also cultivates enduring relationships. His anecdotes underscore the profound interconnectedness between physical health, business acumen, and overall well-being. By embodying a culture of altruism and mentorship, Vince illustrates how transformative change extends beyond mere physical fitness, empowering individuals to excel as entrepreneurs and advocates for holistic wellness.

Furthermore, Vince's emphasis on the ripple effect of generosity underscores the broader societal impact of his approach. By nurturing a community of support and encouragement, Vince inspires individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives, thereby creating a ripple effect that resonates far beyond the confines of the gym. Ultimately, "The Ultimate Guide to Small Group Training" serves not only as a practical resource for fitness professionals but also as a testament to the transformative power of compassion, mentorship, and community building in the pursuit of personal and professional success.

To dive deeper into Vince Gabriele's insights and experiences, be sure to listen to the full episode.