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Lightbulb Chats

Welcome to the Lightbulb Chats where 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 a healthy lifestyle in todays world. Join in on honest conversations as we hear from a variety of individuals who open up to share their life experiences and the behind the scenes work that goes into creating a healthy lifestyle. Not only will you be entertained with unique stories from each

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Lightbulb Chats ep #200 Steve Botsford

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2026/01/12

Send us a text Today’s guest grew up dreaming of Notre Dame football, and even when he didn’t get in—or start in high school—he never let go of that goal. Through persistence and discipline, he transferred into Notre Dame, walked on to the football team, and earned his place through relentless work behind the scenes. That same mindset carried him into economics, Capitol Hill, and now a deeper conversation about affordability, health, and how systems really work. This episode is about long-ter...

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Lightbulb Chats ep#199 Django Degree

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2025/12/29

Send us a text He grew up in Chantilly, Virginia, played a bunch of sports but fell in love with basketball (inspired by Kobe and MJ), and was homeschooled until high school—something he credits with building confidence, curiosity, and a willingness to make mistakes. In college he switched from business to communications, finally thriving because his professors could explain the “why,” and that questioning mindset later made corporate tech sales miserable—especially after a big commission dis...

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Lightbulb Chats ep#189 Mason Wright

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2025/12/22

Send us a text This podcast is a deep, raw conversation tracing the guest’s journey from early childhood trauma and identity loss through sports, mental health struggles, and a near-suicidal breaking point, to rebuilding his life through running, discipline, and purpose. He explains how trauma rewires the brain, how environment and resilience shape outcomes, and how taking life “one step at a time” became both a survival strategy and a philosophy for ultrarunning and life. The episode ultimat...

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Lightbulb Chats ep#188 William Person

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2025/12/15

Send us a text This episode traces the guest’s life from discovering track at age six through elite collegiate athletics, Olympic trials, and bobsledding, where repeated head trauma quietly set the stage for severe cognitive decline. Years later, he faced dementia-like symptoms, panic attacks, memory loss, and constant suicidal ideation before realizing he was suffering from CTE—a condition he couldn’t recognize in himself despite a background in mental health. The conversation ultimately cen...

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Lightbulb Chats episode #187Jeff Schoep

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2025/12/08

Send us a text Jeff shares how early family dynamics, a fascination with history, and a desire for belonging gradually pulled him into neo-Nazism, where he eventually became a national leader for 25 years. Over time, meaningful relationships, dialogue, and personal reflection caused him to question everything, leading him to leave the movement and rebuild his life from rock bottom. Today, he speaks globally about de-radicalization, empathy, and the possibility of transformation, proving that ...

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Lightbulb Chats #186 Britt Crowe

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2025/11/29

Send us a text we sit down with a guest whose story moves from magical childhood imagination to the realities of anxiety, family transitions, and finding identity in art, music, and sport. She opens up about the journey through therapy, CrossFit, sobriety, and rediscovering herself with honesty and humor. This episode is a reminder that life rarely goes as planned, but staying open, flexible, and human can lead us exactly where we need to be

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Lightbulb Chats #185 Taylor Doucet

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2025/11/17

Send us a text This episode follows our guest’s journey from a sports-loving, skateboarding teenager who slid into dealing drugs and a drive-by shooting, to serving serious time in prison and discovering CrossFit behind bars. He shares how starting Redemption Road Fitness Foundation and teaching life-skills courses like The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People gave him purpose, community, and a path to a real career when he got out. Now a vice president, coach, and peer recovery mentor, he tal...

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Lightbulb Chats #184 Edmond Bradley

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2025/11/10

Send us a text In this episode, we explore Edmund’s powerful childhood story of loss, being adopted by family, and how sports and strong mentors helped shape his resilience. He reflects on his journey through coaching, teaching, and the realization that real impact happens through relationships, presence, and supporting students beyond the classroom. We also discuss mental health, the cultural barriers men face when asking for help, and how he now works to guide students and adults through li...

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Lightulb Chat #183 Rachel Ridgeway

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2025/11/04

Send us a text In this episode we explore Rachel’s journey from growing up in a small Illinois town to becoming a trainer specializing in osteoporosis and foot health. She shares how her early experiences shaped her work ethic, her unique pivot from corporate consulting into entrepreneurship, and what led her to launch ERA, a barefoot-friendly sock company. We also discuss redefining health, finding sustainable habits, and the power of reinventing yourself at any stage of life.

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Lightbulb Chats #182 Paul Ramirez

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2025/10/20

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LightBulb Chats #181 Trudy Skari

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2025/10/14

Send us a text In this episode of Lightbulb Chats, we sit down with a Montana native who grew up between wheat fields and road crews, learned from pow-wows, and found her voice in community and curiosity. She traces a path from world-religions student to county commissioner, tackling water rights, small-town economics, and what good policy really looks like. Her takeaway is simple and powerful: health is moving through your day with purpose and love—stay curious, serve your community, and kee...

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Lightbulb chats EP:180 Raymond Jurado (Blackhawk)

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2025/10/08

Send us a text This episode dives into the journey of a veteran who grew up a hands-on learner, found discipline in the military, and learned adaptability through 24 months in combat across Iraq and Afghanistan. He opens up about the struggles of reintegration, delayed mental health battles, and the lifesaving power of finally seeking therapy. Now a father of three, he shares how he defines health as “doing what you want for as long as you can” and urges fellow veterans: don’t wait to get hel...

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episode #179 Cheynne MDee

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2025/09/29

Send us a text A childhood shaped by trauma—and a grandmother who taught her to find the silver lining—set today’s guest on a mission to rewrite her story. She broke a generational cycle of domestic violence, founded a faith-based nonprofit, and now coaches couples with tactical playbooks (not talk-in-circles therapy) to rebuild connection. We dig into resilience, masculine–feminine polarity, and why perception is everything.

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Episode#178 Taylor Denton

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2025/08/25

Send us a text She grew up in Pennsylvania, spending summers at her grandparents’ lake house, and always strived for perfection while navigating confidence struggles and finding her identity through school and college. After moving to Chicago for a finance career, she discovered her passion for fitness, earning certifications and eventually purchasing Club 33 Fitness, where she focuses on creating an inclusive, empowering community. Her philosophy centers on confidence, balance, and enjoying ...

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Lightbulb Chats #177 Sarah Lancaster

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2025/07/21

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the early childhood memories, athletic background, and career evolution of a pelvic floor physical therapist who went from preschool water tables to advocating for women’s health on the frontlines. She shares stories of growing up in a big Catholic family, her love for sports, and the reality check of playing college volleyball and softball.

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Lightbulb Chats #176 Kristinaa Robinson

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2025/07/14

Send us a text We talk with Kristina about the ups and downs of her weightlifting career, from qualifying for Junior Worlds to navigating gym closures and difficult coaching dynamics. She opens up about mental health, starting over, and finding joy in movement again. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or just figuring out your next step, this conversation will hit home.

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Lightbulb Chats Ep:175 Ty Bailey

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2025/06/11

Send us a text In this episode, we reconnect with a former KidStrong coach who’s now working at the St. Charles Juvenile Justice Center. We dive into faith, trauma, race, and redemption as he shares what it’s like to guide youth who remind him of himself—and how purpose, not ego, defines true leadership.

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Lightbulb chats episode #174 Kiana Hunter

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2025/06/03

Send us a text We sit down with Olympic artistic swimmer Kiana Hunter, whose journey began at a summer camp when she was just 8 years old. From falling in love with the water to battling through years of training, near-misses, and relentless determination—Kiana takes us behind the scenes of what it truly takes to make the Olympic team. You'll hear about her lowest lows, her triumphant “You made the team” moment, and what it felt like to win a silver medal after the U.S. hadn’t qualified in 16...

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Lightbulb Chats ep:173 Emily Collits

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2025/05/26

Send us a text In 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...

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ep:172 Ashton Boothroyd

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2025/05/21

Send us a text Today’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."

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