LiveLifeBig Podcast

Author Ed Linz stopped by the LiveLifeBig Podcast Studio to chat with Ben about his new book: They Never Threw Anything Away, his career path, his research for his many projects, Ben and Ed's friendship through their church, and his upcoming book projects. If you're interested in impressive life stories and American history, you will definitely want to check out this episode! Ed encourages you to contact him via: Email: edlinz@edlinz.com Facebook: Ed Linz Twitter: @edlinz65 Website: http://www.edlinz.com Amazon book link: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Anything-Memories-Depression-Americans/dp/1736734806/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ed+linz&qid=1626105668&sr=8-1 About Ed Linz: Ed Linz grew up on a small farm in Kentucky. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1965. His subsequent 20-year career in submarines included an assignment as Commanding Officer, USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSBN642), a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Following retirement from the Navy, he taught Physics and coached cross country in public schools in Virginia for over 25 years. His education includes Master's degrees from Christ Church College, Oxford University in Economics, and George Mason University in Secondary Education. Ed continues to teach Physics to home-schooled students in Virginia and lectures on the intersection of science and special education. He also gives presentations on organ donation based on being the benefactor of a life-saving heart transplant in 1994. They Never Threw Anything Away is his fourth book. His earlier works include Life Row, A Case Study in How a Family Can Survive a Medical Crisis; Team Teaching Science, Success for All Learners, and a novel, Hurtling to the Edge. His interests include hiking (he recently "made it" to 15,000 feet on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania) and kayaking. He is currently working on two non-fiction books, Heart Transplant Hiker and Electrical Sudoku.

Bestselling author/illustrator Evie Lennon joined Ben on Zoom to discuss her incredible story and her book "Drawing Comfort for Chronic Conditions. This is an episode you will not want to miss! It was truly an honor having Evie on the show -we highly recommend you check it out! https://amzn.to/3vbHPv2 About Evie: Bestselling author/illustrator Evie Lennon relied on her background to deliver overdue support to the disabled in her book “Drawing Comfort for Chronic Conditions.”  “Drawing” is a reference to teaching art to at-risk students, while “Comfort” refers to a second career as an unlikely hospital chaplain when too many family members met an early death.  The deepest well of wisdom Lennon draws on though, is the one she shares with our clients who have faced adversity. A debilitating illness left her permanently disabled, on the heels of adopting her daughter who sustained a spinal cord injury as an infant in her biological family. Those situations dovetailed to thrust Lennon into everything wrong with how society receives people with long-term disabilities and incurable illnesses. Her personal history coupled with her clinical training and experience deepened Lennon’s concern about the level of duress that disabled people were going through multiple losses without the support that she knew should absolutely be in place. Lennon completed an internship and residency in Clinical Pastoral Education as a Hospital Chaplain. She holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Lifetime Teaching Certification in Art.  It was in the halls of hospitals and schools that she learned about the redemptive power of art and encouragement to restore dignity and rekindle spirits. She leaned on those life lessons during her family’s medical ordeals. However, Lennon credits her daughter “Alma Mater with teaching her the most. Together they enjoy traveling to Alma’s Wheelchair Basketball tournaments and bring a team of advocates for other people who are “chronically heroic.” When she isn’t in the bleachers, she is cheering on readers from her bed where she shares the insights, art projects, and true stories that most helped her survive in hopes that you can "Draw Comfort." Find Evie on Facebook pages: Evie Lennon and on Chronic Valor

Pierre Campbell, nationally recognized leadership and personal development coach, stopped by the LiveLifeBig studio to talk with Ben about how he lives a "Live Life Big" life. Pierre is always willing to spread his wisdom and has a knack for bringing great energy everywhere he goes. Listen in as Pierre talks about his upbringing, his path to a professional football career, and his lifelong ability to lead those around him (You will not want to miss this episode). Known for his authentic style and passion as a Leadership & Personal Development Coach and Mentor, this Queens, New York native is an empowering speaker who infuses hope, positivity and action into each and every presentation. Pierre’s personal approach encourages participants to achieve their desired results through the power of positive thinking and proactivity. Pierre develops leaders, managers and athletes by instilling a heightened sense of confidence and honing their ability to work effectively in teams through self-awareness, self-exploration, and acceptance. These same traits earned Pierre the college football Hall of Fame Award, a successful career as a professional Arena football player, and the opportunity to further develop as a leader and mentor as a Campus Director at a major university. Pierre earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources. Be sure to visit his website pierrecamp.com and follow his Instagram for daily motivational messages @pierrecamp.

Ben sparked a large debate on Facebook with his point of view on learning pods during the pandemic. He posed the challenge, "if you disagree with my point of view, come on our podcast, and let's have a debate!" Duke Taylor, a longtime friend of Ben, was the only person brave enough to accept the challenge and join us on the podcast. Join them as they cover a range of topics including Duke's past career, education, government, and much more!

Attorney Kevin Mottley stopped by the LiveLifeBig studio to chat with Ben about his experience with traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. It was very interesting to hear Kevin explain all of the tiny, important details that go into each individual TBI case. TBI cases, particularly those involving the so-called “mild” traumatic brain injuries, are distinct from other kinds of personal injury cases. A mild TBI is a “hidden” or “silent” injury. Objective proof of the injury seldom exists, as the injury typically does not show up on an MRI or a CT scan of the brain. A person suffering from one of these injuries may look normal to the casual observer. But the victim’s family, close friends, doctors, and therapists know something is wrong. Kevin began his legal career as a defense lawyer at a large corporate law firm in downtown Richmond. He represented large corporations in personal injury cases and business disputes. It was while defending one of these lawsuits that Kevin first learned about traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) and the devastating, hidden grip it can have on its victims. Representing traumatic brain injury survivors has since become Kevin’s passion. Kevin wrote the book, Brain Case: The Big 5 Questions to Answer Before Filing Your Brain Injury Case, to help people understand how lawyers look at TBI cases. His focus on representing TBI victims has, thus far, resulted in over $19 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients in mild TBI cases. Like what you saw? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! Let us know your thoughts!

Ben sparked a large debate on Facebook with his point of view on learning pods during the pandemic. He posed the challenge, "if you disagree with my point of view, come on our podcast, and let's have a debate!" Duke Taylor, a longtime friend of Ben, was the only person brave enough to accept the challenge and join us on the podcast. Join them as they cover a range of topics including Duke's past career, education, government, and much more!  Give it a listen!

Are you dealing with a sports-related injury? Are you feeling pain in your shoulder during overhead lifts? Then this is the podcast episode for you! Physical therapist and personal trainer Carrie Cothran stopped by the LiveLifeBig podcast studio to discuss her journey into sports medicine. (If you are dealing with an injury right now or you're interested in lifting weights, you may want to pay attention! Carrie is an expert!) Carrie is a graduate from The George Washington University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Master's in Exercise Science. She received her BS in Biological Science from Clemson University. If you live in the northern Virginia area and are looking for a physical therapist or personal trainer, reach out to Carrie at carrie@halofitnessexperience.com. Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and our podcast!

Award-winning journalist John Berlau joined Ben Glass on the LiveLifeBig podcast to discuss his new book, George Washington, Entrepreneur. John Berlau is an award-winning journalist, recipient of the National Press Club's Sandy Hume Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Journalism, and senior fellow for finance and access to capital at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He is a columnist for Forbes and Newsmax and has contributed to Financial Times, The Washington Post, Politico, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Times. He is a frequent guest on CNBC, CNN, Fox News, and Fox Business. He lives near Mount Vernon in Alexandria, Virginia.

Virtual learning from your local school system not doing it for you? Needing to prepare for the AP calculus exam? You need to watch this interview with young entrepreneur Calvin Hunt. He's got answers for you in your quest for education in this topsy-turvy world. In this episode of the LiveLifeBig Podcast, Calvin Hunt stopped by the LiveLifeBig Studio to talk with Ben about his new business, Calvin Hunt Learning. Calvin graduated from Princeton University, where he studied Operations Research and Financial Engineering. Calvin has worked in consulting, finance, and cybersecurity. Calvin’s goal is to create tools and provide virtual learning experiences to help students excel in their courses and exams. www.calvinhuntlearning.com Make sure to like the video and subscribe to our podcast

Dr. Mark E. Franke, a grade school friend of Ben Glass, stopped by to discuss his path into a career in medicine and gives tips and preventative measures for the coronavirus pandemic. While the coronavirus disease is popularly referred to as just coronavirus, coronavirus refers to a large family of viruses which can cause illnesses in human and many animals. Some of these illnesses are rare but severe respiratory infections, including Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and, as most recently discovered, COVID-19. Dr. Franke is an emergency medicine physician in Fairfax, Virginia and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Fauquier Hospital. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Emergency medicine specialists diagnose and treat patients with life-threatening conditions like heart attack, drug overdose, shock, or massive bleeding. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-... https://www.medico.org/ https://benglasslaw.com/

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 https://novasportsnutrition.com/ http://benglasslaw.com/   Email cmarsilio@benglasslaw.com if you know of any local small business owners who have an interesting story!

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 www.neurologycenteroffairfax.com www.benglasslaw.com  

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. LiveLifeBig.com BenGlassLaw.com Find out more about Athletic Equation here: https://athletic-equation.com/

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. https://dcpaindoc.com/ https://benglasslaw.com/  

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. LiveLifeBig.com BenGlassLaw.com Find out more about Athletic Equation here: https://athletic-equation.com/

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! www.LiveLifeBig.org www.BenGlassLaw.com www.foodforothers.org  

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!   More at:    www.LiveLifeBig.org www.BenGlassLaw.com

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.   More at:    www.LiveLifeBig.org www.BenGlassLaw.com

Former Marine Tejas Patel has an incredible background. From the American Red Cross to the Boy Scouts to youth referee organizations, we couldn’t wait to get Tejas in the studio.   Every year, BenGlassLaw hosts the Varsity Soccer Sportsmanship Challenge. In an effort to combat toxicity directed at referees from high school players and parents, the Sportsmanship Challenge rewards teams who can make it through the season with no yellow cards or red cards for dissent, profanity, fighting, or other unsportsmanlike conduct.   Tejas is the coach of the Annandale Boys Varsity Soccer Team, one of this year’s Challenge winners. If you told that to folks who knew the team in the past, they would be shocked that such a large culture change can happen in such a short amount of time.   Tejas spearheaded that culture change, and the results speak for themselves. Athletics Director John Ellenberger was thrilled with the progress Tejas made. The level of respect shown by the players and the overall attitude of sportsmanship is a night-and-day change compared to years past.   How did he do it? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Ben started his crossfit journey at the ripe young age of 59, and Jamie Gallagher was the man who opened that door. Jamie served in the Marine Corps and took that experience into fitness education.   Jamie and Ben bring a lot of entrepreneurial experience into the room. Ben runs two businesses, and Jamie has successfully sold his crossfit business to get into the commercial real estate game with McEnearney Commercial.   Ben and Jamie swap fitness stories, talk about the stresses on today’s business owners, and why Ben feels he’s in the best shape of his life today.   Learn more:   www.LiveLifeBig.org   www.BenGlassLaw.com

Consumer protection attorney Jason Krumbein sits down with BenGlassLaw Partner Brian Glass to talk shop. What do you do when debt collectors are harassing you? Is there a time limit on how long a debt collector or a debt buyer can chase a debt? What are some crazy things you’ve seen happen in a case?   If someone steals your identity or hurts your credit in an unfair way, how do you go about fixing it? Brian and Jason bring their Virginia legal experience to the table to uncover some fascinating truths about consumer protections and debt relief.   Learn more: www.LiveLifeBig.org www.BenGlassLaw.com www.KrumbeinLaw.com   And check us out on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/user/benglasslaw

This episode is an unfiltered look into the northern Virginia high school soccer scene and what it takes to be a good referee.   Ben and Eric talk about toxic parents and spectators, what makes a good referee, sportsmanship, fitness, and more.   If you've ever seen a soccer referee and thought, "Hey, I could do that!" this is a must-listen. Soccer is a passionate and competitive game, and there's a lot that goes in to the art of refereeing!

There's a lot of experience in the room when Ben Glass and Michele Lewane sit down to talk about battling it out in the Virginia legal trenches. Michele helps folks with their workers' compensation claims in Richmond, VA, while Ben helps victims of car accidents and insurance claim denials just a few miles north.   Learn more: www.LiveLifeBig.org www.BenGlassLaw.com www.injuredworkerslawfirm.com   And check us out on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/user/benglasslaw

In this episode, attorney Brian Glass hosts special guest Kevin Ward of Ward Chiropractic. What sorts of injuries do people sustain in a car accident? What are some myths about chiropractic medicine? What makes a good injury case?   The LiveLifeBig podcast is proudly sponsored by BenGlassLaw. If you’ve been in a car accident, or you have received a dreaded denial letter from your insurance company, we have free books and guides for you at www.BenGlassLaw.com.