Palm Harbor Local
Palm Harbor Local is the podcast dedicated to the active, outdoor, and healthy lifestyle that defines life on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Hosted by Donnie Hathaway—Florida native, real estate professional, and longtime community builder—this show explores the people, places, and stories shaping everyday life in Palm Harbor and the surrounding Tampa Bay area.
Each week, you’ll hear real conversations centered around three core pillars:
Sports – youth and community athletics, coaching, competition, mindset, and the programs building stronger people and stronger communities.
Outdoors & Conservation – Florida’s natural beauty, local parks, trails, waterways, wildlife, and the leaders working to protect what makes this area special.
Wellness – fitness, recovery, nutrition, mental clarity, longevity, and the routines, spaces, and habits that help people live with more energy, focus, and purpose.
From coaches and athletes to conservation advocates, fitness professionals, and local lifestyle leaders, Palm Harbor Local highlights the voices shaping how we live, play, and care for our community.
Whether you’re a longtime resident, new to the area, or simply passionate about living an active and intentional lifestyle, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways rooted in real local experience.
Palm Harbor Local is more than a podcast—it’s a window into the lifestyle that makes this part of Florida such a great place to live.
Subscribe and join a growing community focused on living better, staying active, and protecting what makes Palm Harbor special.
Episodes
218 episodes
How Custom Closets Reduce Stress and Reshape Daily Life with Brent Irish
What if the most underrated wellness upgrade in your home isn't a gym membership or a new mattress — it's your closet? In this episode, Donnie sits down with Brent Irish, owner of Closet Envy Tampa Bay, to talk about why organized spaces reduce...
What's Living Under Your Lawn — And Why It's Making You Sick
Ocyrus Erickson is the founder of Terra Preta LLC, a soil health consulting and functional landscaping company based in Palm Harbor. In this episode, we dig into the invisible world beneath your lawn — and why what's happening underground affec...
Leadership Wellness in Palm Harbor and the Systems That Keep You Grounded
Christopher Strum, President and CEO of C2 Worldwide, joins Donnie Hathaway for a conversation on leadership, overwhelm, and what it takes to stay grounded while building a business. From military experience to entrepreneurship, Chris shares ho...
Cyber Security for Small Businesses What Actually Puts You at Risk
Cybersecurity can feel complicated, but this conversation makes it practical. In Episode 215, Peter Jalaff breaks down what small business owners actually need to pay attention to, why local businesses are still at risk, and the simple steps th...
Mobile Bar Magic in Tampa Bay
Jenna Densler turned a hospitality background and a simple “why not try?” mindset into Oaks and Iris Mobile Bar, plus a growing marketing brand, Content Theory Tampa Bay.What You’ll Learn: • Why failure is part of business growt...
Your Content Needs a Headline
Joe Molinowski built Tampa Bay is Awesome by keeping content simple, leading with strong headlines, and treating “awesome” like an idea people instantly connect with. In this episode, we talk networking, local influence, and why intentional pos...
Integrative Medicine for Real Life in Palm Harbor
In this episode, we sit down with Kaylin Morris, APRN—founder of Salty Roots Integrative Wellness—to talk about what integrative medicine actually means and why so many people are looking for care that focuses on the “why,” not just the symptom...
Why Chiropractic Is Changing and What Most People Still Get Wrong with Dr. Michael Becker
Dr. Michael Becker from Align 2 Thrive Chiropractic joins Palm Harbor Local to break down what most people misunderstand about chiropractic—plus how the profession is evolving beyond “just back pain.”What You’ll Learn:...
Are Fad Diets Worth It and Is Organic Food Actually Better with Marie Graf Ibrahim
In Episode 210, Donnie sits down with registered dietitian nutritionist Marie Graf Ibrahim of Marie E Graf Wellness to talk about what actually matters in nutrition—without the hype. They break down fad diets, whether organic food is worth the ...
From Palm Harbor to the Moon How a Local Family Created the Children’s Book Howl
In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, we sit down with Palm Harbor-based author Erin O’Brien, the writer behind Howl, a family-created children’s book about a wolf and the moon. Erin shares how a simple idea at the Palm Harbor Library ...
How Christina Garcia Built a Six-Figure Laser Business After 15 Years as a Stay-at-Home Mom
What happens when you’ve put everything into raising your kids, tried a handful of business ideas that never quite stick, and still feel a pull to build something of your own?In this conversation, Donnie sits down with Christina Delga...
Building Opportunity in the Trades with Gary Hall
In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, Donnie Hathaway sits down with Gary Hall, founder of Blue Collar Home Services, to talk about his 30-year journey in the electrical and HVAC trades. Gary shares how he turned early jobsite experien...
Fred DeFelice Shares the Truth About Home Water and No-Salt Solutions
Growing up in a family plumbing business, building homes in PA, moving to Florida, why typical water softeners fall short, chloramine vs chlorine, slab leaks and copper pinholes, whole-home filtration and no-salt conditioning, under-sink alkali...
Why Building Relationships Matters More Than Quick Sales with Kenny McLaurin
In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, host Donnie Hathaway sits down with Kenny McLaurin, founder of McLaurin Inspections, to explore the evolving world of home inspections and real estate in Florida. Kenny shares his journey of...
How Chay Nott Uses Discipline and Discomfort to Build a Purposeful Life
In this powerful episode of Palm Harbor Local, Donnie Hathaway sits down with local creative and endurance athlete Chay Nott—whose journey from musical theater to photography to ultra-marathons is anything but ordinary. Chay sha...
From Driveway Washes to First Class Detailing
In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, host Donnie Hathaway sits down with longtime friend and local entrepreneur Anthony Santiago, the founder of First Class Detailing. Anthony shares his journey from being a 19-year-old with a passion...
Why He Left Construction to Build a Cookie Empire in Palm Harbor
In this inspiring episode of Palm Harbor Local, host Donnie Hathaway chats with Kelly Cloward, the owner of two Crumbl Cookie franchises—one right here in Palm Harbor. Kelly opens up about his unconventional path from construction management an...
Crime Fiction Comes to Life Through the Eyes of a Former Corrections Officer
In this powerful episode of Palm Harbor Local, host Donnie Hathaway sits down with Jacob Moon, a U.S. Army veteran, retired corrections officer, and now a self-published crime fiction author. Jacob shares his incredible journey from se...
How Cryotherapy and Discipline Transformed One Man's Life and Business
In this powerful episode of Palm Harbor Local, host Donnie Hathaway sits down with Shane Stanfield, a veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of Cryogenics Rejuvenation and Recovery. Shane shares his journey from serving as an EMT and firef...
Inside the Fight Against Local Hunger
In this impactful episode of Palm Harbor Local, Donnie Hathaway sits down with Kristina Garcia, Executive Director of Dunedin Cares and President of the Palm Harbor Main Street Association. Kristina shares how ...
From CrossFit Roots to Community Growth
In this inspiring episode of Palm Harbor Local, host Donnie Hathaway sits down with Gonzo Mora, the passionate owner of Core Fitness Athletic Studio in Palm Harbor. From reviving a struggling gym to building a thriving, multi-faceted fitness co...
How to Take Control of Your Health and Your Time
In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, host Donnie Hathaway sits down with local fitness entrepreneur Nick Nicholas, founder of Naturally Driven Fitness. Nick shares his inspiring 23-year journey in fitness, from training ...
Hero Fest and Veteran Support Helping Palm Harbor FL Thrive
In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, we sit down with retired U.S. Air Force veteran and entrepreneur, David Vargas. As the owner of Veteran Laserworx and founder of the Pinellas County Veterans Association, David has dedicated his ti...
Chiropractic, Mindset & Wellness: The Story of Mana Chiropractic
In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, host Donnie Hathaway sits down with Dr. Dyllon Mawn, owner of Mana Chiropractic, with locations in St. Pete and Dunedin. Dyllon shares his early introduction to chiropractic care, how it changed hi...