What happens when you're doing the work—exercising, staying active, and trying to eat better—but your body still isn't responding the way you expect?

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Angela Lych, a member of the IMPACT-X community, to hear the remarkable story behind her 113-pound weight loss in just 18 months—and why her transformation has been about so much more than a number on the scale.

After an unexpected trip to the ER led to blood work that revealed elevated blood sugar, Angela knew something wasn't right. By listening to her body, advocating for herself, and digging deeper into her health, she discovered challenges involving her glucose levels and insulin resistance. With guidance from her healthcare providers, Angela began using a prescribed GLP-1 as part of a much bigger approach to improving her health.

But medication wasn't the whole story.

Angela's transformation was built around strength training, prioritizing protein, creating consistent routines, and making time for herself—even while navigating the responsibilities of being a busy mom.

In this conversation, Angela opens up about the stigma surrounding GLP-1 medications and shares her personal experience of using one as a medically prescribed tool alongside training, nutrition, consistency, and support.

She also gets candid about the mental side of losing more than 100 pounds—from avoiding the camera and feeling frustrated despite years of hard work to rebuilding her confidence and learning to recognize just how far she's come.

And through it all, the IMPACT-X community gave Angela a place where she didn't have to choose between being a mom and pursuing her fitness goals.

• Listen to your body. Angela's journey changed when she recognized that something didn't feel right and advocated for further medical evaluation.
• Transformation isn't about one tool. Her journey combined medically supervised treatment with nutrition, strength training, consistency, and lifestyle changes.
• Prioritize protein. Protein became an important part of supporting Angela's nutrition and fitness goals.
• Strength training matters. Resistance training helped Angela focus not only on losing weight but also on maintaining and building muscle.
• Make yourself a priority. Angela emphasizes carving out time—even just 30 minutes—to move your body and work toward your goals.
• Consistency beats excuses. Meaningful results are built through commitment and routines you can sustain.
• The mental transformation matters too. Angela candidly discusses body image and how it can take time for your mind to recognize how much your body has changed.
• Community makes a difference. Having a supportive environment that embraced Angela as both a member and a mom helped her remain consistent.
• Be your own health advocate. One of Angela's biggest messages is to pay attention to what your body is telling you and seek professional guidance when something feels off.

Angela's story is a powerful reminder that sustainable transformation isn't about finding a shortcut. It's about understanding your body, finding the right support, putting in the work, and consistently making your health a priority.

113 pounds later, Angela Lych is stronger, more confident, and proud of how far she's come—and her story is proof of what's possible when the right tools, support, and consistent action come together.

What if the most important financial decision you’ll ever make isn’t about how much you save, where you invest, or when you retire?

In this episode of the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast, Travis Barnes sits down with AJ Diliberto of Fiduciary Planners to explore what financial freedom really means—and why making better financial decisions starts with understanding the life you actually want to create.

AJ explains why financial planning is about much more than accumulating wealth. It’s about gaining clarity, creating options, and making decisions that align your money with your goals, values, family, health, and purpose.

From everyday spending decisions to major choices involving retirement, housing, Social Security, income strategies, and long-term planning, AJ shares how looking at the bigger picture can help you make decisions with greater confidence and peace of mind.

Travis and AJ also discuss the surprising similarities between financial coaching and fitness coaching. In both areas, transformation starts by honestly assessing where you are, deciding where you want to go, and finding someone you trust to help guide you along the way.

And if you feel like you started planning too late? AJ offers an important reminder: you don’t have to stay stuck on the road you’re currently on. You can make a different decision today.

• Why financial freedom looks different for everyone • How your financial decisions should support the life you want to live • Why small everyday choices can have a major long-term impact • How financial planning can create clarity and peace of mind • Why understanding your current financial position is an essential first step • How scenario planning can help you evaluate major life decisions • Why regret about past financial choices shouldn’t stop you from starting now • What it means to work with someone who has a fiduciary mindset • The connection between financial health, physical health, freedom, and purpose • AJ’s answer to “What is the most important financial decision you’ll ever make?”

AJ Diliberto is a financial professional with Fiduciary Planners who focuses on holistic financial planning, thoughtful decision-making, awareness, and clarity.

His approach goes beyond simply looking at investments. AJ helps people consider their goals, lifestyle, priorities, and future possibilities so they can make financial decisions that support what matters most to them.

AJ is also active in the Huntington Beach community, including his involvement with the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, and believes financial well-being can give people greater opportunities to serve, give back, and make a positive impact.

🌐 Website: FiduciaryPlanners.net ▶️ YouTube: Search Fiduciary-Planners

What does financial freedom mean to you?

Whatever your answer is, the best time to begin may have been years ago—but the next best time is right now.

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How much do you really know about the food on your plate?

In this episode of the Impact Lighthouse Podcast, Travis Barnes sits down with Victor Edwards, founder of Radical Growth Organics, for a thought-provoking conversation about holistic health, modern food production, and why true wellness starts long before food reaches your table.

Together they explore how stress, nutrition, mindset, and environment work together to influence your health—and why simply counting calories isn't enough. Victor also shares what he's learned from years of researching the food industry, including the impact of pesticides, processed foods, and hidden ingredients that many consumers unknowingly consume every day.

Most importantly, this episode isn't about fear—it's about empowerment. You'll walk away with practical steps you can take today to make healthier, more informed choices for yourself and your family.

• Why holistic health is about much more than exercise and nutrition alone.
• How stress can affect your body's ability to heal and perform.
• Why whole foods often provide greater benefits than isolated nutrients.
• The surprising connection between food quality and long-term vitality.
• Victor's personal mission behind creating Radical Growth Organics.
• An inspiring story of lifestyle transformation and renewed health.
• What pesticides like glyphosate are and why they're becoming a growing concern.
• Simple ways to reduce your daily toxic load without becoming overwhelmed.
• Why learning to read ingredient labels may be one of the most important health habits you develop.
• Practical first steps to choosing healthier foods and supporting your body's natural resilience.

"You are what you eat. If you want your vitality to shine, you have to fuel your body with the right ingredients."

Victor Edwards is the founder of Radical Growth Organics, a company dedicated to helping people optimize their health through clean, whole-food nutrition and holistic wellness education. Drawing from years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and natural health, Victor is passionate about empowering people to make informed decisions about what they put into their bodies and how they care for their overall well-being.

Learn more about Radical Growth Organics: https://radicalgrowthorganics.com

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What if the biggest obstacle to your health isn't a lack of exercise—but what you're putting on your plate every day?

In this episode of the Impact Lighthouse Podcast, Travis Barnes sits down with Victor Edwards, founder of Radical Growth Organics, to explore the hidden connection between food quality, stress, vitality, and overall wellness.

Victor shares why modern food is about far more than calories, how adaptogens can help the body become more resilient to stress, and why many of today's health challenges may begin with what we eat. Together, they discuss the importance of whole foods, holistic health, and becoming more intentional about the choices that fuel our bodies and minds.

Whether you're beginning your wellness journey or looking to optimize your health, this conversation will challenge the way you think about food and inspire you to take a closer look at what you're feeding your body.

• Why food is more than just fuel
• What adaptogens are and how they support the body's stress response
• The connection between stress and poor health outcomes
• Why whole-food nutrition matters more than isolated ingredients
• The impact of processed foods and environmental toxins
• How vitality influences your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Practical ways to make healthier choices every day

✅ Health is about more than diet—it's influenced by mindset, emotions, movement, and environment.

✅ Chronic stress can prevent progress, even when you're exercising and eating well.

✅ Whole-food nutrition often provides greater benefits than highly processed or isolated ingredients.

✅ Becoming aware of what's in your food empowers you to make healthier decisions.

✅ Small, intentional choices made consistently can have a lasting impact on your vitality and overall wellness.

Victor Edwards is the founder of Radical Growth Organics, a wellness company dedicated to educating people about holistic health, adaptogens, and nutrient-dense whole-food supplementation. Through community education, farmers markets, wellness events, and speaking engagements, Victor helps individuals better understand the connection between nutrition, stress resilience, and long-term health.

Website: https://radicalgrowthorganics.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/radicalgrowth

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What happens when healthcare goes beyond temporarily addressing pain and starts looking for the underlying cause?

In this episode of the all-new IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast, Travis Barnes sits down with Dr. Corinne Harris, founder of House of Chiropractic in Huntington Beach, to discuss corrective chiropractic care, nervous-system health, entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it truly means to “Be the Light” in your community.

Dr. Corinne grew up in a chiropractic family and received her first adjustment on the day she was born. Today, she combines that lifelong passion with advanced diagnostic tools, corrective chiropractic techniques, massage therapy, and Class IV laser therapy to help her patients improve their movement, function, and quality of life.

She also shares powerful patient stories, including helping a young woman significantly reduce a severe scoliosis curve and helping an infant regain the ability to turn its head after experiencing difficulty following birth.

Beyond patient care, Dr. Corinne opens up about the realities of building a business, developing a strong team, investing in coaching, and learning how to become the leader her growing practice requires.

This conversation is a reminder that when people improve their own health, leadership, and potential, their light gives others permission to shine too.

• What makes corrective chiropractic different from a standard adjustment
• Why Dr. Corinne uses X-rays to evaluate the structure and curves of the spine
• How the spine and nervous system influence movement, stress, discomfort, and overall function
• Why chronic fight-or-flight mode can negatively affect the body
• How chiropractic care may support nervous-system regulation and stress management
• Why House of Chiropractic combines adjustments, massage therapy, and advanced laser technology
• How tight muscles can affect spinal alignment and progress
• The importance of addressing the body from a structural, muscular, and recovery perspective
• How Dr. Corinne built House of Chiropractic in Huntington Beach
• Why entrepreneurs must continually grow as leaders
• How to help team members work within their “zone of genius”
• Why successful business owners seek coaching from people who are further down the path
• What “being the light” means to Dr. Corinne

Dr. Corinne explains that chiropractic is not simply her profession—it has been part of her identity and family story since birth.

She shares why her practice focuses on personalized corrective care rather than giving every patient the same adjustment.

Travis discusses his own experience with lower-back stiffness and how discomfort can affect everyday moments, including picking up and playing with his grandson.

Dr. Corinne shares the story of a 25-year-old patient who entered a previous practice in severe pain and facing the possibility of surgery. Through an intensive corrective-care plan, the patient experienced a major reduction in her scoliosis curve and regained the ability to work, travel, focus, and enjoy her life.

The conversation also moves beyond physical health and into leadership. Dr. Corinne explains that business owners must understand their team members’ strengths, place them in the right roles, and continually improve their own ability to lead.

Founder, House of Chiropractic

Dr. Corinne Harris is a corrective chiropractor serving Huntington Beach and the surrounding community. Raised by two chiropractor parents, she has been connected to chiropractic care her entire life.

At House of Chiropractic, Dr. Corinne and her team use a comprehensive approach that may include:

• Corrective chiropractic care
• Digital X-ray analysis
• Chiropractic BioPhysics techniques
• Class IV laser therapy
• Massage therapy
• Muscular rehabilitation
• Patient education
• Nervous-system and stress-management support

Her mission is to empower people to better understand their health, explore natural options, and pursue a higher quality of life.

Website: thehouseofchiro.com

Phone: [Insert House of Chiropractic phone number]

Location: Huntington Beach, California

New patients who mention the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast can receive an introductory appointment for $49, normally valued at $250. Contact House of Chiropractic directly for current availability, eligibility, and full offer details.

What happens when life gives you a diagnosis that changes everything?

For Alicia, the answer wasn't giving up—it was learning how to live even more intentionally.

After losing nearly 40 pounds and discovering a passion for fitness, Alicia's journey took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Years later, after the cancer spread to her bones, doctors gave her just months to live.

Instead of allowing fear to define her future, Alicia chose to become a source of hope for others.

In this heartfelt conversation with Travis Barnes, she shares the lessons she's learned through nearly a decade of living with metastatic cancer, why helping others became her therapy, and how gratitude has transformed even her darkest days.

This episode isn't just about cancer.

It's about choosing purpose over fear. Choosing gratitude over bitterness. And choosing to be a light—even when life feels darkest.

• Why fitness became the beginning of Alicia's healing journey
• Receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis and learning to live differently
• The power of accepting help from others
• Why serving others became part of her healing process
• How adversity reshapes priorities and relationships
• Learning to stop "checking boxes" and start truly living
• The importance of being kind to yourself during difficult seasons
• Why daily gratitude can transform your mindset
• How community and vulnerability create strength
• Choosing hope, purpose, and joy regardless of circumstances

• Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) – Supporting pediatric cancer research, family assistance, and scholarships.
• F Cancer – Providing awareness, support, and life-changing experiences for those battling cancer.

Website: https://impactxhuntingtonbeach.com

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast, hosted by Travis Barnes and powered by IMPACT-X Performance.

For Episode 1, Travis sits down with his friend, mentor, and business partner, world-renowned fitness professional Todd Durkin, to discuss the mission and heart behind IMPACT-X Performance.

Todd shares how his own season of physical, emotional, and spiritual adversity helped inspire a new kind of health and performance company—one built to become a lighthouse within its community.

This conversation goes far beyond workouts. Todd and Travis explore the connection between physical health, mindset, recovery, faith, community, and purpose. They also discuss why isolation and self-reliance can become dangerous during difficult seasons—and why asking for help may be the first step toward finding a way forward.

Whether you are going through a challenging season, looking to improve your health, or searching for a greater sense of purpose and community, this episode is a reminder that there is hope, there is a way forward, and you do not have to walk through it alone.

• Why Todd and Travis created IMPACT-X Performance

• What it means to “Be the Light”

• The connection between your physiological and psychological states

• Why fitness alone is not enough for complete health

• The four pillars of IMPACT-X Performance: faith, fitness, recovery, and life coaching

• Todd’s personal journey through health struggles, exhaustion, and burnout

• How difficult seasons can eventually become part of your purpose

• Why isolation is one of the greatest dangers when you are struggling

• The role of exercise, nutrition, coaching, therapy, and community in recovery

• How IMPACT-X strives to become the most positive place on the planet

• Why self-reliance, fear, and constantly looking backward can become pitfalls

• The meaning of “Godfidence”

• Why IMPACT-X welcomes people of every background and level of faith

• How IMPACT-X combines fitness, recovery, yoga, coaching, and optimization under one roof

• The opportunity to bring an IMPACT-X Performance lighthouse into new communities

Learn more about IMPACT-X Performance, visit a location near you, or explore bringing an IMPACT-X Performance franchise to your community.

https://impactxperformance.com