Hourglass Podcast

Oak City Cannabis owner Tim McChesney is one of the few farmers participating in the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. Tim has a small, 3 acre farm of about 2,000 plants. His farm focuses more on a high quality plant resulting in high quality CBD products. In this episode we discuss: Hemp: Plants, Seeds, Strains, and Content Farm Life: Growing Hemp, NC Pilot Program CBD: Benefits and Uses CBD Products: Flower, Oil, Edibles, and Topicals. Industrial hemp is the same species as marijuana (Cannabis sativa) but the two crops are distinguishable by their tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content. Marijuana contains both THC and CBD, and these compounds have different effects. Hemp is limited to 0.2% to 0.3% THC. THC levels in marijuana are generally 3%-15%. The least processed form of the cannabis plant, known as hemp, contains most of the CBD used medicinally. Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. This means that it does not change the state of mind of the person who uses it. However, CBD does appear to produce significant changes in the body, and some research suggests that it has medical benefits, including pain relief. Mitch McConnell (R) introduced Farm Bill 2018 on April 12, 2018, which could fully legalize industrial hemp. The Hemp Farming Act is a proposed law to remove hemp from Schedule I controlled substances list and making it an ordinary agricultural commodity. Now, after four years of research Congress is expected in September to make the crop legal for Americans to grow for the first time in nearly 50 years. Connect with Tim: FB @OCCNC or www.oakcitycannabis.com Episode resources:  https://cannabusiness.law/2018-hemp-farming-act-status-report/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317221.php https://growingsmallfarms.ces.ncsu.edu/2017/08/industrial-hemp-is-north-carolinas-newest-crop/ https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/08/congress-finally-knows-the-difference-between-hemp-and-pot/566942/

Farm-to-Table Chef and Surf House restaurant owner, Craig Love, wants to change the way people think about food. Craig's restaurant uses seasonal produce from local, small farms and sustainable, regional seafood. Working in high end restaurants throughout his college career Craig was able to apply philosophies learned from his exposure to his 2,400 sq. ft. coastal restaurant. Surf House is a dinner-only upscale restaurant where guests can enjoy relaxed but high-end dining mixed with southern hospitality, including craft cocktails and house-made desserts. Their goal is to move beyond a high-season tourist business and develop the food scene into a year-round industry. Craig has been featured in multiple magazines, including Coastal Living and Our State. He was most recently named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce. If you are ever in the Carolina Beach area be sure to stop by and enjoy some true southern hospitality. If you order a drink, don't forget to "buy the ticket and take the ride". http://www.surfhousenc.com  FB|Insta: @surfhousenc

Montessori education has been around for hundreds of years and is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.. In this conversation with long time Montessorian, Patty Barshay, we explore Montessori Philosophy and Methodology. We breakdown each topic into Approach, Classroom, and Age Planes. Montessori schools are exceptionally successful, so why aren't there more of them? Patty thinks it might be due to a lack of teacher training centers. Patty is Montessori Certified from birth to 6th grade and has been a Montessori teacher since 1974. She has over 37 years experience and has had the good fortune to teach two of her grandchildren. Patty currently spends her time volunteering at the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum where she is still using her Montessori education. In addition to classroom education, she is also a Field Consultant for Teacher Interns and she also serves several schools as a Montessori Consultant. Since Montessori has been around for awhile, there are plenty of adults who were Montessori students as children. You may recognize some of the following famous names: Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon + owner of The Washington Post, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, co-founders of Google, Sean Combs, famous rapper of Bad Boy Records, Juila Child, first TV chef, George Clooney, Academy Award-winning actor, Anne Frank, Writer, and Prince William and Prince Harry, British nobility. Toward the hour mark Patty recalls a story of one of her former students, Sergey Brin, whom she let him do his work under a table. You can connect with Patty via email at [email protected]. Patty's recommended reading: Montessori: A Modern Approach by Paula Polk Lillard https://amzn.to/2vTaFDj Montessori Today https://amzn.to/2Mzbtqy Montessori from the Start https://amzn.to/2vQRv0Q Montessori in the Classroom: A Teacher's Account of how Children Really Learn by Paula Polk Lillard https://amzn.to/2vOyYm8 The Montessori Method - Maria Montessori https://amzn.to/2nS04EB The Secret of Childhood by Maria Montessori https://amzn.to/2MydHX9 How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way by Tim Seldon https://amzn.to/2wcCxBR The Joyful Child by Susan Mayclin Stephenson https://amzn.to/2OFh4sT Teach Me To Do It By Myself by Maja Pitamic https://amzn.to/2nLZx75

North Carolina coastal realtor, Justin Donaton is one of the top producing agents in Wilmington and has worked hard for his success. He credits most of his success to his daily routine and habits but local expertise also plays an important part. In this episode, Justin breaks down traits of high achievers and how he applies those traits to his own life. He also believes in a healthy, work-life balance and makes a point to eliminate constant distractions like cellphones and email. Join us as we explore Justin's travels, real estate success, and what's next for Justin. Justin also shares marketing tips and daily habits that have helped him earn the title as the #1 coastal realtor in the Wilmington area. @coastwalkrealestate | www.coastwalkrealestate.com Show Notes: Justin's favorite podcasts - Tim Ferriss, Ted Talks, Be More Spontaneous, Tim Bayou, Impact Theory

We create our own happiness. We live in a society that is constantly busy,  constantly moving. How do we do it all? How do we take care of ourselves and how do we foster within our children the ability to seek health optimizing lifestyles while creating happiness for ourselves. As a mom I can tell you it is incredibly hard to find balance. It takes constant effort and consistent practice on my part and also mind body awareness. How can we be better parents to our children and still meet everyone's needs? How can we be a better spouse or partner? Jessica takes a professional approach to supporting parents by establishing a support system that helps them find fulfillment, happiness, purpose, and ultimately be the best parent they can be to their child(ren) and the best partner they can be to their spouse. Jessica Ahlum is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing in mindfulness and healthy relationships. She aims to help others become better people through the mind-body practices of yoga, somatic psychology, and bodywork. http://healthimpacts.co / FB: @HealthImpacts / I: @HealthImpacts

Welcome to the first episode of a personal project I've been cooking up for a while: Uber Confessions. Meet Uber driver Jamain Shipman and listen to him share stories from the fun lexus. Learn how he hustles hard and why he thinks you need to be a driver, too. Feeling unhappy and underappreciated by his manager at Goodwill, Jamain Shipman left his 40 hour work week to drive full time for Uber. As a loyal driver, Jamain enjoys being his own boss, making his own hours, and meeting new people. He has given over 2,000 rides in 8 1/2 months and holds a 5-star rating (1,057 reviews). We share thoughts on the future of ride share and what can be done to make ride share better. By the end of this episode you'll want to request Jamain to be your personal driver. Episode resources: Reserve a ride: UZURV https://uzurv.com    

Nutrition can be powerful and life changing. At 13 years old Ola Van Zyl put herself on a diet. Ola compared herself to photos in magazines and wanted to be skinny like the women she saw. This pressure to look a certain way led to control over her eating and soon she went from being a vegetarian to reducing her food groups and the amount of food she ate until she found herself weighing 81.5 pounds (37 kilograms) as a 5'4" (1.65 meters) young woman in her 20's. Ola suffered from anorexia for 15 years until she overcame the disease but she still left with symptoms. Physically she was better but mentally she still suffered. She was eating food but wasn't eating the right foods. This resulted in Ola feeling depressed, anxious, and moody, and feeling thus, she isolated herself from friends and family. One day she realized: Everyone else was happy and she wanted to be happy too. This epiphany inspired her to study nutrition and make some life changing habits that would ultimately transform her into a totally different person. Now she eats clean, exercises, and weighs a healthy and beautiful 125 pounds (57 kilograms). Ola offers consultations through her website: www.positivevitalitynutrition.com. You can also reach her via Facebook @Low Carb Keto or email [email protected]

"The ocean is never protected, it's always being protected." -Surfrider Foundation Surfrider Foundation Cape Fear Chapter former Chair and current Board Member, Ethan Crouch, joins us to talk about making effective change in your community. We also discuss taking care of our oceans, climate change, and reducing our plastics footprint. Being environmentally conscious has been a part of Ethan's whole life. Ethan grew up gardening, spent time in the woods, and enjoyed sailing and fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Ethan also enjoys surfing and fishing on the Cape Fear Coast and feels fortunate to be surrounded by so many beautiful waterways (a yacht basin, a river, and the ocean). This appreciation for nature is the driving force for him to be a good steward of our natural environment. Once he found out there was a grass roots organization working hard to help protect the things on this earth he loves so much he knew he had to get involved. Ethan joined Surfrider Foundation in 2004 during undergraduate studies and has been volunteering non-stop with them ever since. In addition to environmental topics we also discuss how you can make a difference in your local community. Whether it's donating volunteer hours or giving monetary support, volunteers make an important difference in this world. Volunteering can make you feel good, increase your employment prospects, meet like minded people, and build a sense of community. To find your perfect fit, check out organizations like https://www.volunteermatch.org or do a quick Google search for local organizations in need. To donate or learn more about Surfrider Foundation: www.capefear.surfrider.org or FB@CapeFearChapterSurfriderFoundation

Welcome to the first ever HGP minisode and our first ever HGP threesome! In this short episode we sit down with April Zilg and Jordan Vance and discuss the topic of Nutrition.  Whether you are fueling for preparedness (AKA fueling for life) or fueling for performance, we can all agree that eating is one of the most important things we do on a daily basis. By the end of this episode you'll be salivating and ready for some new recipes! If you are looking for nutritional coaching check out Jordan @CrossFitCB or www.crossfitcb.com

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Awesome Formulas founder, Jeremy Linquist joins us to talk about the healing powers of TCM.  Topics discussed include Chinese herbs, mushrooms, opioid addiction, cannabis, integrative medicine, and his very own hangover formula, Dr. Awesome. Jeremy Linquist, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac, MSTOM, has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2008 after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from the prestigeous Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. He continued his studies by completing the International TCM Training Program of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture at the Chengdu University of TCM in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Recommended books: The Web That Has No Weaver by Ted Kaptchuk. Between Heaven and Earth by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. HGP recommendation: Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade by Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter And an HGP favorite video from "Strange Buds" Season 1, Episode 1: https://youtu.be/nenE0YxBl80 Listen out for a @drawesome special discount for HGP listeners to save 50% off orders of $10 or more. www.awesomeformulas.com