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The Painter and the Pixie

With Jeremy and Serina Vassar

Hey there! We’re Jeremy and Serina.
This is our podcast.

Listen in as we share our insights about paint contracting, nututrional therapy, and book recommendations. (Plus BJJ, yoga, dog training, and more).

Recent Episodes

#016 – Getting In Shape To Get In Shape with Tim Moyer and Angie Brambley-Moyer

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Jeremy and Serina chat with accomplished strength coach duo, Tim Moyer, and his wife, Angie Brambly-Moyer. We focus a lot of the conversation on how to get in shape to get in shape, chat optimizing workout routines, and offer practical tips for anyone looking to improve their physical capacity. We also spend a little time meandering through topics like healthy(-ish) cheat meals, raising chickens, and fostering dogs.

Tim is a certified Strength & Conditioning coach with a master’s in exercise physiology, currently working as the head Volley Ball Coach for Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia University). He’s worked in the field for more than 20 years in high school, collages, and professional settings.

Angie is the newly appointed Associate Head Strength & Conditioning coach at Princeton University, where she’s worked as an assistant coach for 13 years prior to that. She is directly responsible for several teams, and does programing for many of the others.

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#015 – Nutrition Nuggets: Staying on Track While You Travel

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Serina’s back! In this episode we chat about setting yourself up for success (and sticking to your diet) while on the road. Jeremy and Serina discuss their favorite tips and tricks to keep them on track even when they’re far from home. Jeremy shares his insights about keeping your body loose and stretchy to combat the terrible postures we adopt during travel.
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Start your day off right with these easy to pack breakfast, lunches, and snacks.
SHELF STABLE SNACK IDEAS
BREAKFASTS
LUNCHES
  • pre-packed stir fry
  • Chopped raw veggies (carrots, baby tomatoes, broccoli, etc) and hummus and avocado
  • Batch prepared chili or stew with a mini crockpot and hot bowl (klean kanteen or thermos)
  • Baked sweet potatoes with toppings
Jeremy’s Ice cream recipe: cinnamon apple sauce and peanut butter mixed together
MOBILITY SUPPORT
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Instagram @thepainterandthepixie
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCipf9FATDL1lyaxKUt7OcVw
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Instagram @serinavassar
www.wisebearfn.com

#014 – Launching Amazon Products

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In this episode, the Pixie (Serina Vassar) is away and Josh is back for a guest episode. Join Jeremy and Josh as they discuss launching an Amazon product businesses and how staying up late can make you great — or burn out your adrenals. Learn about some strategies for adrenal recovery and keeping yourself on track to achieve your goals.
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FIND US ON SOCIAL
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www.thepainterandthepixie.com
Instagram @thepainterandthepixie
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCipf9FATDL1lyaxKUt7OcVw
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-Serina-
Instagram @serinavassar
www.wisebearfn.com

#013 – Picking Paint Colors with Guest Co-Host Josh Vassar

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Serina (the Pixie) is away this weekend so we are joined by guest co-host Josh Vassar!  Josh is Jeremy’s brother and business partner.  In this episode of the podcast Josh and Jeremy discuss how to pick paint colors for your interior painting project.  Below are the colors mentioned during the show. 

Sherwin Williams Colors

Grays:

  1. Repose Gray – SW 7015
  2. Agreeable Gray – SW 7029
  3. Alpaca – SW 7022

Beiges:

  1. Accessible Beige – SW 7036
  2. Balanced Beige – SW 7037
  3. Tony Taupe – SW 7038

Whites

  1. Extra White – SW 7006
  2. Alabaster – SW 7008
  3. Dover White – SW 6385

Benjamin Moore Colors

Grays:

  1. Balboa Mist – 1549
  2. Stonington Gray – HC-170
  3. Harbor Gray

Beiges and Tans

  1. Monterey White
  2. Putnam Ivory
  3. Manchester Tan

Whites

  1. Snow White
  2. Linen White
  3. Alabaster
  4. China White

#012 – Interacting With Clients

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Interacting with Clients

In this episode, we’re beginning our series of tips for running a small business. We chat about our experiences with interacting with clients and offer tips to keep things smooth. Jeremy’s owned and operated his own painting/contracting business with his brother for over 11 years, and Serina has been operating her own Nutritional Therapy practice for 3. We talk about first contact with clients all the way through graduating a client to maintenance or finishing a contracting job.

RESOURCES

Wise Bear Functional Nutrition
– www.wisebearfn.com

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~ Contact us ~

@serina.arianne on Instagram

@jeremyvassar on Instagram

www.WiseBearFN.com (Serina’s Nutritional Therapy website)

www.thepainterandthepixie.com (podcast website)

thepainterandthepixie@gmail.com

#011 – Routines, Schedules, and Morning People vs. Night Owls

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Summary: Today we talk about morning people vs. night owls, productivity and developing a routine for success. Consistency is key! Big life changes happen one step at a time and within a context. We also chatted a little bit about how to help your adrenals stay happy when you are pushing yourself toward your goals. Having a good wind-down routine at bedtime is very helpful! Wake up at the same time every day – no matter when you go to bed.

RESOURCES

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
– https://www.miraclemorning.com/

Extreme Ownership, by Jacko Willink and Leif Babin
– https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/B015TM0RM4

Discipline Equals Freedom, by Jacko Willink
– https://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Equals-Freedom-Field-Manual/dp/1250156947

“Killing boars in the forest” South Park reference

Daily Rituals, by Mason Currey
– https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Rituals-How-Artists-Work/dp/0307273601

Blue light filter for computers – f.lux
– https://justgetflux.com/

Kiwake alarm clock (it’s awesome)
– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kiwake-alarm-clock/id951876055?mt=8

~ Contact us ~
@serina.arianne on Instagram
@jeremyvassar on Instagram
www.WiseBearFN.com (Serina’s Nutritional Therapy website)
www.thepainterandthepixie.com (podcast website
thepainterandthepixie@gmail.com