Shows
Kava and Kettlebells113: Ninja Warrior Karsten WilliamsHeidi & Charles welcome Karsten Williams, 7x American Ninja Warrior National Finalist onto the show to talk all things about ninja training, building a community around this style of fitness, building Ninja Project, and of course about some kava & kratom!
2025-02-2753 minKava and Kettlebells112: Kava for the Veteran community & First RespondersHeidi & Charles discuss why the Veteran community needs to discover kava and its benefits. Additionally, we speak to how military members who are currently serving could benefit from kava, and additionally first responders. High stress, traumatic jobs like these impact in ways that are different than normal life, and kava can support dealing with issues that arise in these communities.
2025-02-1738 minKava and Kettlebells111: The Reality of Mommy Wine CultureHeidi & Charles bring Tessa, owner of Lumenade kratom beverages, and Ashley, owner of Alchemist Kava Bar on the show to talk about the phenomena of the "mommy wine culture". This is the concept thats pushed in movies, pop culture, and social media that encourages moms to reach for the bottle of wine to "fit in" with the mom club.
2025-02-1149 minKava and Kettlebells110: Lisa Lozada on Survival Swimming, Sober Parenting, and more!Heidi & Charles bring Lisa Lozada on the show, owner of The Swim Gym Southwest FL. We talk about her journey as a business owner, CPT, homeschooling, and being an advocate for a alcohol free lifestyle.
2025-02-0650 minKava and Kettlebells109: Kava & Intimacy with your PartnerHeidi & Charles bring back some more talk on kava and how it can help enhance those intimate moments with your partner. While we have touched on this before, we wanted to bring it to life for YouTube, so listen again and see what nuggets we touch on this time!
2025-01-2629 minKava and Kettlebells108: Revisiting Kava Side EffectsHeidi & Charles take a look at the most common side effects of consuming kava, whether in the form of capsules, extracts, or the traditional drink. We talk about our anecdotal experiences, what research says, and how to mitigate the mild sides that kava may bring.
2025-01-1936 minKava and Kettlebells107: What is Kava?Heidi & Charles give the YouTube audience an overview of what kava is, and we have the audio here for you! While we have done "what is kava" episodes way back when, this is a good revisit of what this wonderful plant does!
2025-01-1242 minKava and Kettlebells106: Our First YouTube Episode! K&K Re-IntroductionHeidi & Charles dropped their FIRST YouTube episode today! This is the audio only version of that episode, where we do a re-introduction to ourselves, Kava & Kettlebells, and what to expect moving forward!
2025-01-0531 minKava and Kettlebells105: Censorship in the botanical & health spaceHeidi & Charles give an emotionally charged take on censorship in the botanical space, namely for kratom but also potentially kava. We also give thoughts on how a lot of health & wellness items are also pushed away and why this is a bad thing. Also, we give updates on our YouTube launch!
2024-12-2538 minKava and Kettlebells104: Wray Payne, owner of Tortuga Beverage CoHeidi & Charles welcome Wray Payne on the show, who is the owner of Tortuga Beverage Co. Tortuga makes kratom, kava, D9, and blue lotus canned beverages with all natural ingredients and nano extract technology. Wray comes from a brewing background, along with hemp industry experience, that all came together when he decided to embark on a botanical beverage company!
2024-12-1545 minKava and Kettlebells103: Why YOU need to be taking creatine!Heidi & Charles talk all about creatine on this episode, including the physical and mental benefits of supplementation. We also talk a bit about our East Coast FL kava trip and an exciting kava bar experience "first" for Charles!
2024-12-0843 minKava and Kettlebells102: Josh Sutherland, owner of Pure Infinity Botanicals, blows the lid on the kratom industryHeidi & Charles welcome Josh Sutherland on the show, owner of Pure Infinity Botanicals, one of the largest kratom & kava companies in the United States. Josh gives us his story on how we built the business from $500 to what it is today, and also blows the lid on the kratom industry and how synthetic extracts are pushing out the natural form on the plant.
2024-11-241h 13Kava and Kettlebells101: Brandon, Steve & Bennie from Tea Time kratom seltzers!Heidi & Charles welcome Tea Time, a family owned kratom beverage company onto the show today! We have Steve & Brandon, the father and son duo who started the business, along with their Texas sales rep Bennie talk all things Tea Time. Hear about the story behind the company, what they are doing, and where they are going!
2024-11-2045 minKava and Kettlebells100: Our 100th Episode!!! Reminiscing & Future TalkHeidi & Charles celebrate their 100th episode of Kava & Kettlebells podcast!! We talk about why we started the show, why we keep going, and some future plans.
2024-11-1730 minKava and Kettlebells99: Miriam, owner of Lava Kava in Portland, Maine!Heidi & Charles welcome Miriam onto the show, who owns Maine's first kava bar, Lava Kava! Miriam is a FL native who moved to Maine on a nursing assignment and after seeing the absence of kava bars, decided to open her own!
2024-11-1049 minKava and Kettlebells98: Calories in, calories out... Is it that simple?Heidi & Charles talk about the concept of calories in vs. calories out, and where it's not always that simple. We talk metabolism, types of food, how to track your calories, and things to look out for!
2024-10-2742 minKava and Kettlebells97: John & Sarok, owners of Mad Hatter Kava Bars in Phx, AZ!Heidi & Charles welcome John & Sarok on the show, owners of Mad Hatter kava bars located in the Phoenix metro area! Arizona holds a special place in our heart and we love having kava bar owners from our hometown in Phoenix on the show to share their journey.
2024-10-2053 minKava and Kettlebells96: Hurricane Milton & How Kava came to the RescueHeidi & Charles give some updates on their Hurricane Milton experience, and why they choose to drink kava during stressful experiences vs. other botanicals!
2024-10-1232 minKava and Kettlebells95: Cory, owner of HERBA reLEAF & Kava KornerHeidi & Charles welcome Cory on the show, who not only owns PA's first kava bar, Kava Korner, but HERBA reLEAF kratom, a company that specializes in kratom extracts with extremely high levels of standards when it comes to quality, testing, and consumer safety. We talk in depth on kratom safety, the products that are destroying the kratom market & image, and what consumers need to look out for.
2024-09-2950 minKava and Kettlebells94: Banging w/Botanicals: Revisiting Sex with Kava, Kratom, and othersHeidi & Charles revisit the topic of how botanicals can impact your sex life, both in a positive way and a negative. We look at kava, kratom, cannabis, and kanna and how we enjoy these for our sex life, but some things to also be mindful of!
2024-09-2240 minKava and Kettlebells93: Stevie, Pioneering Kava in Kentucky!Heidi & Charles bring on Stevie, owner of Cave Valley Kava in Louisville, Kentucky. Cave Valley is the first kava bar in Kentucky and Stevie give us insight into his music heavy kava bar in Louisville, which originally started as a mobile kava service turned brick and mortar bar.
2024-09-0842 minKava and Kettlebells92: Traveling with Kava & KratomHeidi & Charles gives some tips on traveling with kava and kratom. Whether driving or flying, domestic or international, we give you our personal advice on how to go about it!
2024-09-0126 minKava and Kettlebells91: DoD (Military) Bans Kava.. Our AnalysisHeidi & Charles analyze the DoD's recent decision to ban kava. We give some facts, speculation, and personal opinions.
2024-08-2444 minKava and Kettlebells90: Update on the fight for kava in NYC w/Tobly McSmithHeidi & Charles bring Tobly McSmith, owner of Here and Now kava bar in NYC, back on the show for an update on the fight for kava in NYC. Please, share this episode and get the word out there for the future of kava bars not only in NY, but the rest of the country.
2024-08-2440 minKava and Kettlebells89: Meal Frequency & Nutrient Timing, and Why Nickelback is GOATEDHeidi & Charles give their opinions on meal frequency and nutrient timing, and if it makes a difference for body composition. Also, we share our recent enlightenment on Nickelback.
2024-08-0538 minKava and Kettlebells88: Shane Fichter, Owner of DaKava House in Billings, MontanaHeidi & Charles welcome Shane Fichter on the show, owner of DaKava House in Billings, Montana. Shane is a former addict who wound up in prison for a year, then turned his life around and became an MMA fighter, to a kava bar owner, and motivational speaker and coach. This is one for the books!
2024-07-2754 minKava and Kettlebells87: Growing Kratom with Devin & BrandonHeidi & Charles talk to Devin & Brandon, two friends who decided to take their hand at growing kratom in Fort Myers, FL! We talk about growing the plant and also a new Mitragyna species making its way into popularity, Mitragyna Javanica.
2024-07-2151 minKava and Kettlebells86: Kava vs. CannabisHeidi & Charles give some of their thoughts on kava vs. cannabis, including similarities and some differences. Also, we catch up a bit after our move down to FL!
2024-07-0636 minKava and Kettlebells85: Combining Kava & KratomHeidi & Charles hit on a controversial topic, combining kava & kratom together. We talk about our opinions on mixing them both, and some things to look out for if you decide to choose the path of consuming both at the same time!
2024-06-1629 minKava and Kettlebells84: Is Kava Addictive..?Heidi & Charles discuss some thoughts about if kava is addictive or not, and the idea of it being habit forming instead. This one is short and to the point!
2024-06-1127 minKava and Kettlebells83: Cardio.. Is it Necessary?Heidi & Charles share some thoughts on cardio, the very much love it or hate it facet of exercising! Cardio bunnies, gym bros, and endurance athletes unite!
2024-05-2533 minKava and Kettlebells82: When to Lay off the KratomHeidi & Charles give some personal thoughts on when the average kratom user should tone it back, and some things to look out for to keep from consuming too much.
2024-05-1235 minKava and Kettlebells81: Todd Duquette, USAF Special Warfare Officer on Functional Fitness & TrainingHeidi & Charles bring guest Todd Duquette on the show, an active duty USAF Special Warfare Officer. Todd has a wealth of health and background knowledge, including being a licensed nurse and holds multiple personal trainer certifications. He came on the show to talk all about functional fitness, training, and nutrition and how it relates not only to his current role in the military, but also life.
2024-05-031h 00Kava and Kettlebells79: Kyle Peters from Noble Tea KavaHeidi & Charles welcome on Kyle Peters, the owner and founder of Noble Tea Kava. Noble Tea currently offers the "Muddy Buddy" home brewing kava kit, and are also currently in the process of building out their kava bar. Kyle has a wealth of experience, kavatending from 2015-2023, and decided to build his own product and now bar! Give this one a listen!
2024-04-2145 minKava and Kettlebells78: Ashley, Owner of Alchemist Kava in Naples, FL Joins Us!Heidi & Charles welcome Ashley, owner of Alchemist Kava bar in beautiful Naples, FL onto the show. Ashley and her husband recently opened Alchemist kava, and she gives some insight from how she went from being a teacher to a kava bar owner, along with being a mom of young twins while navigating a grand opening! Please share the show and help us spread the word for our small business owners.
2024-04-1242 minKava and Kettlebells77: Hana from Kavahana Kava Bar in Santa Monica, CA!Heidi & Charles are joined today by Hana, the owner of Kavahana located in Santa Monica, CA! Hana is making waves in the industry and you may have also seen her Kava Nectar making a splash as well. Listen in as we hear about how she found kava, building her bar, and everything else in between!
2024-04-0644 minKava and Kettlebells76: Alcohol & Kava, Plus a Couple of Gym RantsHeidi & Charles talk about mixing kava with alcohol (just listen!) and start the episode off with some updates and some well meaning gym rants!
2024-03-2332 minKava and Kettlebells75: Tessa Morris, Owner of Lumenade the Botanical Beverage CompanyHeidi & Charles welcome Tessa Morris on the show, founder and owner of the botanical beverage company, Lumenade. Lumenade produces kratom beverages that have a different twist, and are bringing simplicity and all natural ingredients to a growing market. She touches on some very insightful pieces on how she and her husband, Adam, started this journey of business ownership!
2024-03-1749 minKava and Kettlebells74: Mocktails with Marina Crossover Episode!Heidi and Charles go on Marina's podcast, "Mocktails with Marina" for an awesome conversation on kava, kava bars, and everything in between. Marina has been in the kava space for quite a bit, and has a wealth of knowledge herself! Please also follow her and support her content!
2024-02-271h 16Kava and Kettlebells73: Allow us to Reintroduce Ourselves! Who We Are & Where We are Headed!Heidi & Charles take this episode to reintroduce themselves and give new listeners their background, how they got into kava, and some thoughts going forward.
2024-02-1843 minKava and Kettlebells72: Dr. Remina, Board Certified Internal Medicine & Functional Medicine Physician comes on the Show!Heidi & Charles are joined by Dr. Remina, a board certified physician in internal medicine who also opened her own functional medicine clinic. Dr. Remina was an absolute wealth of knowledge, and she touched on quite a few different health topics, differences in conventional vs. functional medicine, and of course a little on kava! This is an absolute must listen!
2024-02-111h 05Kava and Kettlebells71: Morgan from Kalm with Kava is on the Show!Heidi & Charles bring Morgan on the show, the owner of Kalm with Kava. Morgan has a wealth of kava knowledge, and brings us his story of finding the plant to now owning the popular brand. We also touch on mental health, general kava information, and some business insight!
2024-02-0349 minKava and Kettlebells70: Fred Bryant, Owner of KavaClub of Richmond, VA on his own Kava WarHeidi & Charles bring on Fred Bryant, owner of KavaClub of Richmond, VA. Fred has been battling the health department of Virginia the past year attempting to open his dream bar, and gives us the background on his current kava war with the government officials trying to keep this from fruition. Important episode for the community.. Listen here.
2024-01-2843 minKava and Kettlebells69: The Sex and Kratom Episode!Heidi & Charles in honor of episode 69 focus on kratom and its effects on sex! We talk about some of the benefits and also some of the downfalls of using kratom before sex.
2024-01-2036 minKava and Kettlebells68: Dallas Vasquez, Co-Founder & CEO of Mitra9 BrandsHeidi & Charles welcome on Dallas Vasquez, the Co-Founder and CEO of the popular Mitra9 Brands. Mitra9 is the leader of kava & kratom canned beverages taking the country by storm, both in kava bars and thousands of retail spots. Listen to Dallas and his opinions on the industry here!
2024-01-1554 minKava and Kettlebells67: Luke & Jack, owners of Golden Kava Lounge, CO!Heidi & Charles bring on the owners of the brand new Golden Kava Lounge, located in Golden, CO. Luke & Jack are friends who started in the kratom industry, and then decided to open the first kava bar in Golden CO, building up the kava community in the greater Denver area. Listen here to find out about their bar and thoughts on the industry!
2024-01-0747 minKava and Kettlebells66: Kava & Kratom Trends & Speculations for 2024Heidi & Charles talk about some of the trends we might see more in 2024 in the kava & kratom industry, along with some other random thoughts!
2024-01-0134 minKava and Kettlebells65: Tobly McSmith, Owner of Here and Now Kava in NYCPLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE! Heidi & Charles have Tobly, owner of Here and Now Kava Bar located in NYC on the show. Tobly gives us incredible insight on the war the New York Health Department is waging against kava bars in the city, on completely unfounded claims. This episode is a must listen, and please support the community and awareness by sharing.
2023-12-1745 minKava and Kettlebells64: IG Live w/ Serge aka StayRootedKava (Talk Story #3)Heidi & Charles jump on an IG live with Serge (@StayRootedKava) for our 3rd talk story! We talk shop on kava, trends, and catch up on life!
2023-12-0843 minKava and Kettlebells63: Looking back on eating habits, and a few things we have changedAfter getting some inquiries about if we have always eaten the way we do now, Heidi & Charles wanted to do a reflection on some of their eating choices in the past and how they have changed!
2023-12-0430 minKava and Kettlebells62: Catch Up w/Us - Life talk, kratom breaks, kava during the day, and randomnessHeidi & Charles use this episode to catch up on some life events, like Charles deciding to leave the military, having a new puppy, and moves in the future. Also, some talk on kratom breaks, kava during the day, pre workout supplements, and Heidi's 5K.
2023-11-1238 minKava and Kettlebells61: Jeremiah, Owner of Bula Tulum in Tulum & Mexico City, Mexico!Heidi & Charles have the pleasure of welcoming Jeremiah (Bula Tulum) on the show, who owns two kava bars internationally in Mexico! His first location is in Tulum, which then sparked the second opening of Bula Tulum in Mexico City. Jeremiah brings a unique perspective and is our first international kava bar guest.
2023-11-0441 minKava and Kettlebells60: Dalton, Owner of 13 Barrels Kava LoungeHeidi & Charles are joined by Dalton, the owner of 13 Barrels Kava Lounge in Fort Myers, FL. Dalton gives us some of the reasons why he left the alcohol scene and decided to start a kava bar, despite doing it all pretty much on his own! Even though he is very young compared to most kava bar owners, Dalton took his vision to reality!
2023-10-2842 minKava and Kettlebells59: Kava & Kettlbells goes on RzdXWlvs Podcast!Heidi & Charles were recently invited out to Las Vegas to be on the RzdXWlvs sobriety & recovery podcast, hosted by CuraScientific Corp CEO Joe Reed. Listen here and also watch us on YouTube at RzdXWlvs channel to see us in person!
2023-10-221h 33Kava and Kettlebells58: Jesse, owner of Coral Sea Kava joins us!Heidi & Charles bring Jesse on the show, who is the owner of Coral Sea Kava. Coral Sea Kava offers some of the best instant kava, and is a personal favorite of Kava & Kettlebells. Hear about how he started the brand and his insights into kava!
2023-10-1443 minKava and Kettlebells55: Kanna (Sceletium Tortuosum) OverviewHeidi & Charles give a little overview of the herb Kanna and some reasons why you might want to try it out. Also, they give their experience with it and some insights on how to use it.
2023-09-1121 minKava and Kettlebells54: Witches Kava review, Herbs and Kava, and some Talk on Eating "Healthy" vs your GoalsHeidi & Charles talk about their recent review on Witches Kava blends, with some additional thoughts on using herbs with kava and the future of combining them in sober bars. They also dive into the idea behind what is "healthy" food in relation to how that fits into your actual goals.
2023-09-0143 minKava and Kettlebells47: Q & A Episode plus Mitra9 Kava + Kratom Shot ReviewHeidi and Charles answer some questions put in by listeners, including addictive qualities of kava & kratom, workout splits, and some other items. Additionally, we give our thoughts on Mitra9 brands newest Kava + Kratom Shot!
2023-07-2646 minKava and Kettlebells43: Leilo Owner & Founder Sol Broady comes on the Show!Heidi & Charles welcome Sol Broady, the founder and owner of Leilo, on the show. Leilo is a household name amongst the kava community for offering canned kava beverages and shots, and Sol gives us the origin behind the company, operating the business, and where he sees kava going in the future!
2023-06-2658 minKava and Kettlebells42: Kava pre workout?! Plus a review on Kavafied Supreme & LapitaHeidi and Charles give some thoughts on kava pre workout, and the pros and cons. Also, we give our review on Kavafied Supreme & Lapita kava!
2023-06-1622 minKava and Kettlebells41: The Canned Beverage Showdown EpisodeHeidi & Charles give some thoughts on kava, kratom, and CBD beverages that they have tried over the past few months, and which ones stood out to them. Also, we touch more on the controversial Feel Free tonic.
2023-06-0439 minKava and Kettlebells39: Kratom & Exercise, w/Some thoughts on body part splitsHeidi & Charles talk about how kratom might help both your pre workout and post workout exercise routine, while giving some ideas on how to structure your workouts based on frequency and goals.
2023-05-2129 minKava and Kettlebells38: Dr. Megan McCullough on Fitness & HealthHeidi & Charles have Dr. Megan McCullough on the show! Megan is a professional natural bodybuilder, NASM elite Master Trainer, and holds titles of Corrective Exercise Specialist, Drug & Alcohol Recovery Fitness Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Senior Fitness Specialist. She also has developed the app Fit PACE, which can counter exercise addiction and help prevent overtraining.
Megan comes gives us her background, some advice on training, addiction recovery & how exercise plays a role, and also gives some insight into the bodybuilding world. This is one for the books!
2023-05-1648 minKava and Kettlebells37: Kratom side effects & use in sex!Heidi & Charles talk more on kr8tom and its side effects. This plant has a lot of controversy, and we break down our opinion and what to be aware of. We also give some insight into how kr8tm might help or hurt your sex life!
2023-05-1331 minKava and Kettlebells36: An Introduction to KratomHeidi & Charles give an overview of the Kr8tom plant, including its history, uses, and side effects.
2023-04-2932 minKava and Kettlebells35: Odyssey Mushroom Elixir Review & Pre Workout Supplementation talkHeidi & Charles give their thoughts on Odyssey's Mushroom Elixir beverage and give some of their thoughts on pre-workout supplementation, including what ingredients to look for.
2023-04-2443 minKava and Kettlebells34: Gym Etiquette Talk!Heidi & Charles give some thoughts on gym etiquette.. Pet peeves and suggestions on how to make the gym space a better place!
2023-04-1630 minKava and Kettlebells33: 3 Tips on how to make your Kava more potent & a quick review on KavaCao!Heidi & Charles bring 3 tips on how to make your kava more potent, which in turn will make your kava stronger! We also do a quick review on KavaCao instant kava/cacao mix and talk a little on our most recent trip to Panama City Beach.
2023-04-1323 minKava and Kettlebells32: Kava Talk w/Serge (@StayRoootedKava)Heidi & Charles pop back on StayRootedKava Sunday talk story w/Serge! Serge represents Koa Kava but has his own talk stories where he chats with different individuals within the community. We talk about what we're seeing in the kava industry, kava bar experiences, traditional kava vs. mocktails, and just have a good time chatting. If you hear a cute little baby in the background, Serge's daughter was present for some of the show :) Check out @stayrootedkava on IG for the IG live version of this audio!
2023-04-041h 07Kava and Kettlebells31: Gym talk w/Athleticus Personal Training StudioHeidi & Charles chat with Olya, the owner of the Athleticus Personal Training Studio in Gulfport, FL! Her head trainer Alvaro, also joins in on the discussion where we dive into their fitness backgrounds, opening a specialized studio, and how to find a good personal trainer. We also talk a little on what differentiates them and other studios versus the big box gyms we are all accustomed to.
2023-04-0239 minKava and Kettlebells30: Some thoughts on working out your core & a little talk on NSAIDs vs. KratomHeidi & Charles talk about working out your core and some things that may benefit your training routine.. We also have a little talk on NSAIDs for pain vs. using kratom.
2023-03-2427 minKava and Kettlebells29: Edible Kava & Kratom treats! Frank from Macmunchees comes on the show.Heidi & Charles have Frank, the owner of Macmuchees on the show to talk about his delicious baked treats that are infused with kava & kratom. Frank gives some insight into using these two awesome plants for edibles and we cover some more topics!
2023-03-2030 minKava and Kettlebells28: Ben from Karuna Kava comes on the show!Heidi & Charles have Ben on the show, who is the owner of Karuna Kava bar in Boise, Idaho. Karuna Kava is not only a kava bar, they also have ready to drink, flavored kava pouches that are handmade and fresh using only natural ingredients. Ben is very passionate about kava, and we had a great talk about how he found it, the journey to opening the kava bar, and much more.
2023-03-1551 minKava and Kettlebells27: Sneak peak at Kava Sol kava bar in Willoughby, Ohio!Heidi & Charles talk with Lindsay & Mat, who are opening their first kava bar, Kava Sol, in Willoughby, Ohio this spring! We talk about their journey into kava, how its helped them, and the path to opening their first kava bar set to launch in the coming months.
2023-03-1341 minKava and Kettlebells26: Overcoming Barriers to Fitness & Quick Review on Art of KavaHeidi & Charles do a follow up to Ep #22 on how to overcome fitness barriers that might be keeping you from living your fullest & healthiest life. Also, we give a quick little review on Art of Kava's Kadavu Island kava.
2023-03-0532 minKava and Kettlebells25: Dr. David Darrigan on Owning a Kava Bar in Texas, and Everything in Between!Heidi & Charles talk with Dr. David Darrigan, who opened a kava bar in Dallas, TX, helping to pioneer bringing kava to a state with little exposure this awesome root. He gives some thoughts on kava w/his medical background, where he sees kava going in the future, and everything in between!
2023-02-2739 minKava and Kettlebells24: Heidi shares her Fitness Journey and how she became a Personal TrainerHeidi & Charles go into Heidi's fitness journey, from being small and skinny all her life to becoming a personal trainer. She shares some struggles and challenges that she was able to overcome with fitness and the path leading her to become a personal trainer.
2023-02-2441 minKava and Kettlebells23: Matt from Kombat Products talking all things Krat*m and Starting His Own Brand!Heidi & Charles talk with Matt from Kombat Products about this personal discovery of Krat*m and all the benefits he's experienced which led him to building his own brand. Matt is an Air Force veteran who sees the need for these products within the vet community and shares his passion and desire for helping spread education on Krat*m.
2023-02-2244 minKava and Kettlebells22: Mitra-9 Review & a Little Fitness/Time Prioritization Rant!Heidi & Charles give a quick little review & overview of Mitra-9 products, then give some thoughts on prioritizing fitness..
2023-02-2033 minKava and Kettlebells21: Mitra-9 Brand is in the House! We talk with the Kava & Kratom Seltzer Pioneers on this Episode.Heidi & Charles chat with Dawn from Mitra 9 and Matt from Elevate Beverage Company about Mitra 9's founding and future of the company. We dive into Mitra 9's products, their focus on community and education, and all things kava & kratom.
2023-02-1557 minKava and Kettlebells20: IG Live chat w/Jerad Perea, a Personal Trainer & Coach based in Tampa, FLHeidi & Charles chat w/Jerad Perea about training, nutrition, and the awesome community he found down at Grassroots Kava house in Tampa, FL. We go a little into the sober lifestyle and some thoughts on fitness as a whole.
2023-02-1252 minKava and Kettlebells19: Kava Bar talk w/Sarah from Downtown Kava Punta Gorda!Heidi & Charles chat with Sarah, the owner of Downtown Kava in Punta Gorda, FL about her journey with her husband building a kava bar and community. We dive into how they acquired a historical space perfect for a kava bar, the benefits of kava & kratom, and what the future holds for both. Tune in to hear this passionate owner's take on all things kava!
2023-02-0940 minKava and Kettlebells18: KavaKwik Instant Kava Review w/Some Chatting on Flavoring your KavaHeidi & Charles give a review on KavaKwik's line of instant flavored kava's, along with their Magic Sleep Formula. We also give some insight into how you can flavor your traditional and instant kava at home to mask the taste of kava also.
2023-01-3034 minKava and Kettlebells17: Karan's Kava Review & Some Tips on How to Implement Post Workout KavaHeidi and Charles review Karan's Kava powder sourced from Fiji, and talk about how to best use kava post workout in conjunction with hitting your nutrition needs after those grueling workouts!
2023-01-2727 minKava and Kettlebells16: Bilo Vinaka SavuSavu Platinum & Instant Root Review.. Plus some discussion on day drinking vs night drinkingHeidi & Charles give their take on Bilo Vinaka's SavuSavu Platinum traditional kava, along with their Instant Root kava powder. They also give some perspective on drinking kava during the day and also drinking kava into the evening.
2023-01-2529 minKava and Kettlebells15: IG Live Chat w/Karma House Kava Bar outa Lakewood, Colorado!Heidi & Charles chat with the team from Karma House Kava Bar in Lakewood, Colorado about their story, mission, and of course kava!
2023-01-2245 minKava and Kettlebells14: Instant Kava Pros & Cons, along with a review on Coral Sea Kava's Instant Green Kava Tea!Heidi and Charles talk about some of the pros & cons of instant kava vs. traditional prep, and review Coral Sea Kava's awesome instant green kava!
2023-01-1629 minKava and Kettlebells13: Talking Shop w/Andrew and Shawn from Relaxed FX!Heidi & Charles host an IG Live chat with Andrew and Shawn from Relaxed FX, the makers of Chill Elixr, one of the newest flavored kava extract drinks on the market. We talk about their story developing the product, how it fits into the kava lifestyle, and why its such a great addition to kava bars.
2023-01-0950 minKava and Kettlebells12: We take on Relaxed FX's Chill Elixir kava extract drink, and dive into kava extracts and their use!Heidi and Charles review the flavored kava extract drink Chill Elixir from Relaxed FX, and talk on kava extract and some ways you can add it into your kava experiences. Also, we BS on some funny fitness scams Heidi came across on social media.
2022-12-3036 minKava and Kettlebells11: Koa Kava Talk Story w/Serge from Koa Kava!Heidi and Charles join Serge from Koa Kava on Instagram for Koa Kava's Talk Story where we talk fitness, kava, and how it all ties together for an abundantly healthy lifestyle.
2022-12-2349 minKava and Kettlebells10: Our First Kava Bar experience & What to Expect at a Kava Bar!Heidi and Charles discuss their first kava bar experience they had together, along with what to expect when you visit a kava bar for the first time!
2022-12-0434 minKava and Kettlebells09: Koa Kava Review & 10 Tips to Enjoy your Holiday meals on your fitness journeyCharles and Heidi try out Koa Kava's Tongan grind.. Plus we chat about how to navigate the holiday feasts while keeping in mind your health and fitness goals.
2022-11-1232 minKava and Kettlebells08: Fiji Vanua Kava Review! Plus talk on stretching, mobility & flexibilityCharles and Heidi give Fiji Vanua Kava a review on four of their kava strains.. Plus some talk on why stretching, flexibility & mobility is crucial for your fitness goals!
2022-10-3027 minKava and Kettlebells07: Cheat meals!! Plus a review on Best Fiji Kava VanuatuHeidi and Charles talk a little on cheat meals.. Plus a quick review on Best Fiji Kava's Vanuatu Kava!
2022-10-2032 minKava and Kettlebells06: How to Prepare Kava.. And some Pre Workout/Caffeine discussion!Charles and Heidi talk about some kava preparation methods to help you out on your kava journeys!
2022-10-0932 minKava and Kettlebells05: Kava and Sex!! Plus a review of Captains Kava!Charles and Heidi talk about how kava fits into their sex life and how it can fit into yours also! We also give Captains Kava, a vendor based in Australia, a review on their kava coming straight out of Taveuni, Fiji!
2022-10-0231 minKava and Kettlebells04: Rest & Recovery Tips and TricksCharles and Heidi talk rest and recovery and how kava can help. They also give Grassroots Kava House a review on their Koa strain coming straight outa Vanuatu!
2022-09-2435 minKava and Kettlebells03: Kava Side Effects (Spoiler, they are mild!)Join Charles and Heidi as they talk about some of the side effects from drinking kava!
2022-09-1623 minKava and Kettlebells02: What the heck is Kava?!Charles and Heidi welcome you back for episode 2 where we talk about what kava is, what it does for you, and why you should be drinking it! Enjoy!
2022-09-0936 minKava and Kettlebells01: Kava & Kettlebells IntroductionCharles and Heidi introduce themselves and their brand new podcast Kava & Kettlebells where they will be deep diving into the world of the Kava root and fitness!
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