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Welcome to the BulbCast where we will answer all these questions and more. Each week, host Alexander Haizman aka Lightbulb, will bring you conversations that highlight real working peoples lives; their successes, their stories, and how they maintain healthy habits in todays world. Join in on honest…

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    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 27m AVG DURATION
    • 175 EPISODES


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    Lightbulb Chats ep:173 Emily Collits

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 102:20


    Send us a textIn today's episode, I sit down with a modern-day cowgirl whose journey spans continents, from riding horses in Australia's outback to driving sleighs in the Canadian wilderness and even winning buckles on the U.S. rodeo circuit. We talk about what it means to chase freedom, build confidence through grit, and adapt when life throws you off the saddle—literally. Whether you've ever dreamed of living a wilder life or just need inspiration to take that next big step, this one's for you.

    ep:172 Ashton Boothroyd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 75:46


    Send us a textToday's conversation dives deep into what it really means to grow through personal challenges. We talk about redefining old issues with new perspective, building intentional routines, and learning to filter our thoughts for a healthier mindset. From entrepreneurship to mental health, this one is raw, honest, and full of lessons."

    ep:171 Dr. Carl Rothschild

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 65:55


    Send us a textwe sit down with a 72-year-old former chiropractor who shares his fascinating journey from Brooklyn biology nerd to red light therapy pioneer. He opens up about how natural healing, lifestyle changes, and powerful light-based therapies have transformed his life—and the lives of countless others. Whether you're curious about fat loss, chronic illness recovery, or simply aging with energy, this conversation is packed with wisdom and inspiration.

    #170 Matt Powles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 68:03


    Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with a gym owner who shares his raw journey from being bullied as a kid and battling drugs in college to finding purpose through boxing, CrossFit, and fitness entrepreneurship. He opens up about failing out of school, pivoting careers from elevator sales to opening two successful gyms, and building a community rooted in sustainable training. We also explore his thoughts on TRT, the sickness-wellness continuum, and why you're never too far gone to change your life.

    ep 169: Brad Shey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 90:24


    Send us a textToday's guest shares stories of growing up playing catch with his dad, learning from a scientist mom, and finding his way through music, sports, and eventually a major life shift. From awkward high school years to discovering purpose in carpentry and faith, this one's all about transformation, service, and living a life of adventure. Let's get into it.

    Ep 168: Manuel Garza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 74:15


    Send us a textDive into the rollercoaster journey of a guest who discovered a skateboard and learned a tough childhood lesson, setting the stage for a life filled with unexpected turns. From battling anxiety and depression to cracking jokes on the comedy stage, hear how overcoming personal challenges fueled his passion for stand-up. Tune in as he shares hilarious workplace mishaps, his wrestling days, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way

    Ep: 167 Baily Brass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 52:22


    Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into an insightful and lighthearted conversation about childhood memories, growing up in Canada, and navigating life's twists and turns. Our guest shares stories of mischievous school days, family traditions, and discovering a passion for hands-on work in the trades. From working at a hardware store to road-tripping solo across Canada, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her, the importance of human connection, and the value of embracing spontaneity. Plus, we discuss dreams of opening a cozy café, the joys of food, and why a little playfulness goes a long way in life.

    Lightbulb Chats ep:167 Ryan Talbot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 109:00


    Send us a textGrew up in rural Michigan, exploring the woods and running wild on my grandparents' 40 acres, learning to fish and stay active from a retired gym teacher grandpa. Sports took over from there—football, parkour, pole vaulting, and the decathlon—eventually competing for Team USA and turning to the carnivore diet to keep up.

    ep:165 Bella Peters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 57:49


    Send us a textFrom childhood memories to career-defining experiences, we explore the journeys of athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday people chasing success and fulfillment. With humor, honesty, and curiosity, each episode uncovers valuable lessons and unexpected insights along the way.

    ep:164 Courtney Boyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 62:03


    Send us a textToday's episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or just too exhausted to even think about intimacy. I'm joined by Courtney Boyer, a sex therapist and mental health expert who's on a mission to help women understand why they actually don't want sex—and what can be done about it. We're talking about the real reasons behind low desire, the mental load that's killing intimacy, and how to break free from the cycle of exhaustion and obligation. Whether you're in a relationship, navigating motherhood, or just want a better connection with yourself, this conversation will change the way you think about intimacy. Stay tuned!"

    ep:163 Ted Bergeson ( Mr.Plow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 95:12


    Send us a textWe're diving into real, practical strategies to build better habits, stay consistent, and avoid burnout—whether you're a parent, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to get through the day with a little more ease. Stick around because this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss!"

    Ep 162 Monica Strohschein

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 92:42


    Send us a textFrom flipping on a trampoline as a kid to navigating the highs and lows of collegiate volleyball, today's guest has lived a life fueled by competition and resilience. She opens up about the mental battles of D1 athletics, finding confidence beyond the court, and launching her own volleyball brand, Fōlgen. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or just love a good comeback story, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and hard-earned lessons.

    ep:161 Sasan Zerrin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 70:47


    Send us a textOur guest shares their journey from moving to Denmark as a child after the Iranian Revolution, embracing a new language and culture, to building a career at some of the biggest companies in the world like Oracle and Salesforce.We'll uncover how those early experiences shaped their ability to adapt, lead, and ultimately start their own business, leveraging cutting-edge AI to help small businesses thrive.Get ready for insights on career growth, the power of perseverance, and what it takes to stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape

    ep:160 Mat Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 58:22


    Send us a textToday's guest shared their journey from a small-town childhood in Illinois to serving as a Marine Corps captain and thriving as a business owner and family man. They emphasized the transformative power of hard work, faith, and fellowship, particularly through challenges in the military and civilian life. Their message: live with hope, embrace discipline, and always strive to make each year better than the last.

    EP: 159 Jen Thomson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 61:05


    Send us a textToday, we dive into an inspiring journey of resilience and growth—overcoming childhood challenges, discovering strength through weight training, and pursuing success without limits. From breaking world records to balancing life as a teacher, parent, and elite powerlifter, this episode is packed with life lessons and motivation.

    Lightbulb Chats #158 Jacob Chalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 85:20


    Send us a textin this episode, we dive into Jacob's journey from an intense childhood to pursuing a career in stand-up comedy. He shares raw insights about growing up in a challenging home environment, how trauma impacted his self-perception, and the transformative power of therapy. We talk about his journey in comedy, starting with his childhood dream inspired by Ron White, and his experiences performing and building his career. Jacob also discusses his approach to mental health, the value of self-compassion, and what it means to find joy and laughter even in tough times. A few laughs, a bit of insight, and a solid reminder that, despite our struggles, our inherent value remains constant.

    ep:157 Ashton Skyler Boothroyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 127:21


    Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with an inspiring guest who shares his journey from humble beginnings to a career marked by innovation and dedication. We discuss the strategies he used to help a startup reach impressive revenue milestones and the lessons learned from navigating the challenges of the tech world. Join us to uncover practical insights on growth, resilience, and achieving success in competitive industries.

    Lightbulb Chats episode 156 Kaila Uli

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 71:48


    Send us a textwe explore personal stories of growth, resilience, and self-discovery. In this episode, our guest shares their journey from a strict, homeschooled upbringing to facing life's challenges head-on, including dealing with loss, navigating the modeling industry, and overcoming failures in business. Join us for an inspiring conversation about embracing setbacks, learning from experience, and finding strength through it all

    Lightbulb Chats ep#155 Hanna Pratt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 56:28


    Send us a textIn this episode, our guest shares stories from their adventurous childhood, balancing sports, and dealing with ADHD, all while navigating the challenges of growing up. From a softball star to a collegiate cheerleader, and ultimately enlisting in the Marine Corps, they offer insight into finding confidence, building strong communities, and redefining health. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about overcoming setbacks, embracing change, and choosing what truly matters in life.

    Lightbulb Chats ep #155 Tiffany Rufus (freedomharvest.com)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 99:55


    Send us a textIn this podcast, the guest shares their upbringing in a rural, financially struggling household and their journey overcoming childhood epilepsy and bullying. They discuss their professional transition from managing a restaurant to launching a business connecting consumers with locally sourced farm food. The guest emphasizes the importance of health, family, and learning through experience, encouraging others to dive into challenges without needing to know everything upfront.

    Lightbulb Chats ep:153 Tyran Baily

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 74:37


    Send us a textThe guest grew up facing severe asthma and childhood bullying, which shaped his early years and delayed his participation in sports. Despite these challenges, he excelled in football, setting records in college while learning the importance of preparation and perseverance. His faith journey deepened after a life-changing moment in college, leading him to rededicate his life to Christ and pursue a path of spiritual growth. Now, he finds fulfillment working with children at KidStrong, helping them develop confidence and life skills, while planning to launch a faith-based podcast called "Renewed Mind" to share the message of love and healing through Christ.

    ep 152: Mackenzie Kidder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 77:30


    Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Mackenzie shares her journey from a military upbringing to finding her passions in sports and cosmetology. She reflects on the influence of her family, balancing sports with academics, and her transition to life in Illinois, where she found happiness in her current job. Her story emphasizes resilience, optimism, and the importance of maintaining a balanced life.

    ep:151 Tyler Kovanda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 80:19


    Send us a Text Message.In the podcast, Tyler reminisces about his childhood experiences on his grandparents' farm and his involvement in various sports, which fostered his love for the outdoors and competition. He discusses his educational journey in landscape architecture at Iowa State University, highlighting the hands-on learning and study abroad experience in Rome. Tyler also shares his fitness journey, detailing how discovering CrossFit transformed his approach to health and wellness, and emphasizes the importance of trying new things without self-doubt.

    ep: 151 Justin DeBoer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 83:28


    In this podcast episode, Justin shares his journey to sobriety after battling alcohol addiction and his deep love for his family. He also introduces his new venture, Vital Athlete, which promotes health and wellness through CBD products, aiming to help others improve their quality of life.

    ep:150 Scott Brownrigg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 92:48


    This podcast episode features a guest sharing early childhood memories, including a vivid Christmas morning and the first day of preschool. The conversation then shifts to family traditions, growing up in Texas, and the impact of family support. The guest discusses his journey in hockey, from playing street hockey inspired by a neighbor to joining the Dallas Stars' program. He touches on personal struggles, including a period of addiction, rehab, and recovery. The episode concludes with insights on health, happiness, and the importance of aligning personal and professional values.

    ep #148 Carla Hastert

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 108:47


    Tune in as Carla recounts her adventurous journey through the world of fitness, from mastering bodybuilding stages to navigating the challenges of personal training, all while keeping a sense of humor about the ups and downs of staying fit as life changes.

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    ep #148 Mark Dowdle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 76:37


    Exploring Mark's journey from childhood resilience through history-fueled curiosity to a balanced approach to nutrition and endurance, "mark do" offers a glimpse into the life of a man who embraces challenges, cherishes learning, and navigates the path of wellness with wisdom and joy.

    #147 Spencer Griffith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 76:12


    This podcast provides insightful glimpses into Spencer's life, portraying the influence of a supportive environment, the shaping power of early interests, and the complexities of navigating school and life with a vibrant personality.

    ep#146 Kimberly Kesting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 88:37


    Ep#145 AJ Swenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 131:06


    In the  episode of "Lightbulb Chats," the guest shares an inspiring journey of body transformation, revealing the profound impact of disciplined fitness and nutrition on both physical appearance and mental resilience. This story is a testament to the power of personal commitment and the transformative potential of adopting a holistic approach to health and well-being.

    ep# 144 Aron Ping D'Souza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 51:44


    Dive into the inspiring journey of a guest on "Lightbulb Chats: Aron Ping D'Souza," where early experiences in a family restaurant and lessons in independence from educator parents pave the way for a life of entrepreneurship and purpose. This episode is a testament to the power of supportive parenting and the courage to follow one's own path.

    ep#143 Josiah Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 108:54


    The podcast episode paints a picture of a guest who, despite academic struggles and the need to work hard to finance their education, was determined to follow their passion for engineering, influenced by their family's legacy in the field. Their story is one of perseverance, hard work, and a deep connection to their roots and family values.

    ep# 142 Mark Arriga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 89:49


    the podcast episode explores the guest's early interest in martial arts, their struggles with ADHD and anger management during school, their impulsive involvement in fights as a teenager, and their eventual journey into martial arts as a means of channeling their energy positively.

    Ep#141 Denise Mckinley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 98:06


    The podcast episode delves into the guest's nostalgic recollections of a childhood filled with boating adventures, the transition to other interests during adolescence, and the discovery of a passion for cross-country running in high school, all of which shaped their identity and experiences growing up.

    Ryan Arnott #140

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 94:09


    The podcast features a conversation with Ryan Arnot, who shares his journey from working in environmental services to owning a CrossFit gym. The discussion covers his experiences in his previous job, his introduction to CrossFit, and his decision to buy and run a gym. Ryan reflects on the importance of maintaining health and balance in life, emphasizing the value of not getting overly focused on one aspect and finding enjoyment in a variety of activities.

    #139 Guy Diehl

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 85:59


    In this episode of "Lightbulb Chats", the guest reminisces about his childhood, from arts and crafts in preschool to the shared joy of watching football with his father. As the conversation unfolds, he delves into his school experiences, the allure of being part of the adult world, and his mixed feelings towards playing baseball in high school.

    #138 Mokhid Naushad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 72:57


    #137 Jack Routson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 95:39


    In this episode you learn about life after racing and what it takes to become a pilot in todays world.

    #136 Tony Pape "Brick"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 81:27


    In this episode of "Lightbulb Chats", the host engages in a heartfelt conversation with Tony, who spent his formative years in a family-owned flower shop. Tony shares his unique childhood experiences, the diverse interactions he had, and how these early years influenced his life. The discussion also extends to his present life as a small business owner, drawing parallels with his daughter's experiences, offering valuable insights into family, entrepreneurship, and the impact of our upbringing on our lives.

    #135 Will Liptak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 98:33


    #134 Chris Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 79:29


    n this  episode of the  podcast,  Lightbulb enjoys in a candid conversation with Chris Free, a successful entrepreneur and CrossFit enthusiast. Chris shares his personal journey of managing anxiety, the transformative power of therapy, and the importance of setting boundaries in work and life. His story offers valuable insights into resilience, mental health, and the pursuit of an authentic life.

    #133 Lana Mattice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 84:19


    #132 Angela

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 87:18


    #131 Monica Blanco

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 63:44


    #130 Mike Viall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 83:13


    #129 Dan Martell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 57:10


    #127 Hannah Spanke part 1.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 117:05


    #126 Teal Lehto

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 104:46


    # 126 Guys night

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 125:03


    Just guys talking about how they see the world.

    #125 Nikki Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 107:14


    #124 Lauren Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 83:24


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