Kava & Kettlebells

Heidi & Charles record an episode on site at Kava House Brand kava bar in St Pete at their Hwy 19 location. This episode features 3 separate interviews with staff and brand contributors. In those interviews, we cover what the brand stands for, the kava bar scene itself, and the community aspect that kava & kratom is bringing to the local community.

Heidi & Charles talk about a lifestyle topic we frequently get asked; how do we maintain a vibrant and healthy marriage? Despite what society says, we think its pretty damn easy. Listen as we break down something personal to us outside of the usual kava & fitness!

Heidi & Charles dropped a new kratom intro episode for YouTube, but we got you on audio! We talk a little more on its forms, and also touch upon 7OH and how its misguiding potential users!

What does it take to lead with discipline, train like your life depends on it, and live every day like someone's watching?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Manny Lamson, a U.S. Air Force officer and 1st Form fitness coach, to talk about what it really means to live with purpose, and build habits with programs such as 75 hard.We get into leadership, physical training, mental toughness, and why ignoring the opinions of others is a superpower.Whether you're chasing excellence in the gym, in your career, or in how you show up for others—this one will hit home.

Heidi & Charles break down their staple supplements in this episode. We go over the vitamins, minerals, and extra supplements we have year round and why we choose to use them. Hopefully this helps cut through some of the BS out there in the supplement space!

Heidi & Charles discuss the idea of leaving the "average" lifestyle and leveling up in all areas of life, such as fitness & health, and why you need to leave the naysayers behind you. This might ruffle some feathers, but you know what we are about - real talk!

Heidi & Charles give some reasons why a kava bar isn't always the answer, and how you can make kava at home yourself for cheaper and with better quality control and personalization. Additionally, we talk about how some kava bars may not just fit your vibe and thats okay!

Heidi & Charles sit down with Rajiv, the founder of Kava Vinaka, to explore his incredible journey from Fiji to founding one of the most trusted kava companies in the U.S.Rajiv shares what it was like growing up in Fiji, moving to America at 13, and how his love for kava evolved into a full-blown passion and business. We dive into the roots of traditional kava culture, how it's shared communally in Fiji, and how that experience compares to the vibe of modern American kava bars.

Heidi & Charles explore the popular Cali Sober trend, but also take a look at the upcoming "Florida Sober" term as well, and what both mean. We talk perspective on sobriety, cannabis, and how kava & kratom fit into the discussion as well!

Heidi & Charles welcome Douglas La Rose onto the podcast, whom you might have known as the Kavasseur, a long time reviewer and kava industry OG who has now stepped into the role of executive director at the Kava Coalition. We talk kava transparency in the industry, the growth of American kava culture, and the future of where this plant is headed!

Heidi & Charles talk about one of our favorite topics.. SLEEP! Building healthy sleeping habits & focusing on enhancing sleep is the ultimate cheat code in life, and we go over some tips and concepts that can help you fix & improve your snooze time.

Heidi & Charles talk about their personal views on what they do to rest and recovery while reaching their fitness goals. We talk training, nutrition, sleep, supplementation, and of course how kava plays a role into bouncing back bigger, faster, and stronger!

Heidi & 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!

Heidi & 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.

Heidi & 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.

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.

Heidi & 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!

Heidi & 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.

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!

Heidi & 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!

Heidi & 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!

Heidi & 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!

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!

Heidi & 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.

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!

Heidi & 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.

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!

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!

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.

Heidi & Charles give some updates on their Hurricane Milton experience, and why they choose to drink kava during stressful experiences vs. other botanicals!

Heidi & 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.

Heidi & 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!

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.

Heidi & 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!

Heidi & Charles analyze the DoD's recent decision to ban kava. We give some facts, speculation, and personal opinions.

Heidi & 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.

Heidi & 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.

Heidi & 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!

Heidi & 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.

Heidi & 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!

Heidi & 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!

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!

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!

Heidi & 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.

Heidi & 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.

Charles roles solo on this episode and gives some personal insight into his insomnia issues, along with what's helped him for sleep. Additionally, he reveals the absolute top two kavas that he has found to enhance sleep quality!

Heidi & 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!

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.

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!

Heidi & Charles talk about mixing kava with alcohol (just listen!) and start the episode off with some updates and some well meaning gym rants!

Heidi & 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!