My guest today, Leslie Hsu, is an entrepreneur by background and happenstance through much of her career! She began working in the handbag industry which led her to become absolutely enthralled by the intersection of design and functionality. Now, she is the CEO and co-founder of SUNFLOW, a beach brand that is designing innovative products that will elevate your seaside experience.
What Leslie and I talk about today is how to go from an idea to actually creating a product that we can put out into the world that not only adds tremendous value but enables us to facilitate joy as entrepreneurs. Leslie shares about her personal journey from idea to execution, how she lives at the intersection of entrepreneurship and lifestyle, her advice around being married to your business partner, and her self-care tips and advice for maintaining a balanced life while working from home.
This was a truly amazing conversation where we really go deep on the lifestyle of entrepreneurship and everything that it has to offer. I cannot wait for you to hear all of Leslie’s insights!
Key Takeaways:
[1:05] About today’s conversation with Leslie Hsu!
[2:32] Welcoming Leslie to the podcast!
[3:11] Leslie shares her background and her journey of becoming the co-founder and CEO of SUNFLOW, Inc.
[9:45] What SUNFLOW is all about and how it came to be!
[12:35] Are both Leslie and her husband entrepreneurs? What is her experience as an entrepreneur vs. working for other companies?
[13:38] How did Leslie transition from a career in manufacturing to creating her own product and company?
[16:24] How long did it take for Leslie to get to where she is today? How did she take that initial first step from idea to preliminary execution?
[19:00] Why it is not “what you know,” but “who you need to know,” in order to execute on your vision sooner than later.
[19:57] Leslie shares what her experience has been like running a business with her partner and shares some tips for other entrepreneurs on how they make it work!
[23:55] How Leslie creates time and space for her own self-care while running a business and taking care of her family.
[27:53] What is next for SUNFLOW? How is Leslie going to move the business forward in the coming years?
[29:11] Leslie’s key performance indicators!
[31:28] Where to learn more about Leslie and SUNFLOW.
[32:18] What I loved about this interview with Leslie Hsu.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts, by Ryan Holiday
More About Leslie Hsu
Leslie Hsu is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of SUNFLOW, Inc.
Three years ago, while relaxing on the beach with her family, Leslie had the vision to reinvent beach products creating more comfortable, beautiful, and thoughtful solutions. She envisioned SUNFLOW as a modern brand focused on both function and fashion. Just in time for Summer 2020, the SUNFLOW brand was unveiled. It features beautiful chairs at the center of the collection, as well as an assortment of complementary accessories to create a full outdoor solution.
Leslie’s design career was launched more than two decades ago when she joined the Calvin Klein design team. In 2000, Leslie started her own namesake handbag brand, Leslie Hsu New York, which sold in hundreds of stores around the world including Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal Melrose, Stanley Korshak, Intermix, and Takashimaya. Later she launched accessories collections for high-profile brands such as UGG®, True Religion Brand Jeans®, and Jonathan Adler.
Leslie attended Penn State University and earned a BS in International Business. For 21 years she has been happily married to Greg Besner, the co-founder of SUNFLOW. They have two teenage daughters Willa and Lana, both of whom helped bring SUNFLOW to the world.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: GetSUNFLOW.com
Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Pinterest
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
What I loved about Leslie’s story is her obsession with the detail of the product she was creating and releasing into the world. It wasn’t an idea that she was rushing to market. Rather, she was being as innovative and intentional as she could with the product she was creating.
As entrepreneurs, there’s a time and place to move quickly and to step back and know when to take our time. The details help distinguish us in the marketplace; be sure to slow down and be intentional.
If you are creating something that you want to put out into the world that is going to stand the test of time, join the conversation over on The Entrepology Collective and Instagram @DrMeghanWalker to learn how you can take this vision and mission to the next level!
I am so excited to introduce all of you to Laura Noel this week! Laura is the founder and CEO of Stretch into Success where she works with high-performing leaders and entrepreneurs as a mindset consultant to help them move outside their comfort zone.
Laura has a really compelling background with a career starting in the military. One day, she had an epiphany moment where she got clear on what her purpose truly was in this world and ended up making a complete 180-degree transition into coaching and consulting.
In this episode, Laura and I go deep into the mindset tactics that are required to take your vision and your life to the next level. Think of this episode as working with a mindset trainer who is really going to help to pull you outside of your comfort zone and give you specific tactics on how to make that happen! Laura shares key insights around how we can live our lives full of purpose, how to combat imposter syndrome and self-doubts, which mindset pieces we need to put in place in order to become more effective leaders, how to discover our purpose, and how we can all live to our highest potential.
This conversation was truly insightful and I can’t wait for you to get the opportunity to know Laura and hear all of her incredible nuggets of wisdom!
Key Takeaways:
[1:11] About today’s episode with Laura Noel!
[2:18] Welcoming Laura Noel to the podcast.
[2:51] Laura shares about her career background and why she is uniquely positioned to help companies and individuals push their comfort zones.
[6:10] Has Laura always been so decisive? When she discovered her purpose, how and why did she fully commit?
[7:50] How do we know if we’ve found our purpose?
[9:05] Has Laura ever fallen prey to “big shiny object” syndrome? How does she combat this?
[11:38] How Laura coaches entrepreneurs in her business, Stretch into Success.
[13:09] Why and when imposter syndrome pops up for us.
[14:29] How we can strengthen our mindset to mitigate or combat imposter syndrome.
[15:53] If someone is working from a scarcity mindset, does Laura take the same approach in helping them combat imposter syndrome?
[17:11] How imposter syndrome manifests and is addressed in a military context.
[20:30] The importance of honoring “blank space” as an entrepreneur.
[20:51] How the discipline training Laura received in the military now plays a role in her work as an entrepreneur.
[21:33] The approach that Laura takes in coaching entrepreneurs to push their comfort zones and achieve success.
[24:20] How to teach and practice decisiveness.
[26:41] Important mindset pieces you need to pay attention to in order to combat imposter syndrome and take yourself to the next level.
[28:46] Laura’s key performance indicators!
[30:54] Where to learn more about what Laura is up to in this world.
[31:46] Thanking Laura for joining the podcast!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Bob Proctor (Proctor Gallagher Institute)
The Power of Awareness, by Neville Goddard
StretchintoSuccess.com/Entrepology — Free resources just for Entrepology listeners!
More About Laura Noel
Laura Noel is an Executive Business and Personal Development Consultant who
works with organizations and individuals to help streamline business processes
while maximizing profits. She helps clients stretch their thinking in a way that
opens them up to new possibilities.
Prior to becoming an entrepreneur and CEO of her own company, Laura studied and taught personal growth, change management, and leadership for over 27 years while serving in the United States Air Force. She has helped solidify goals and improve corporate culture within government agencies, the Department of Defense, and construction, technical, insurance, and sales organizations.
Laura is proud to serve as a transformational coach helping clients bridge the gap
between feeling stuck and finding fulfillment in life and career. She knows how
to get results as she guides clients in overcoming the mindset blocks that keep
them from realizing their true potential, purpose, life-long dreams, and legacy. Laura helps her clients gain a new level of self-confidence and become the leader
others will want to follow. Implementing a mix of science and psychology, she
helps individuals and teams advance their current projects and careers and
prepares them to successfully transition on to greater opportunities.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: StretchintoSuccess.com
Social Media: Facebook and LinkedIn
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
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Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!
They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
More than anything else, imposter syndrome is what I hear about when working with clients who are trying to improve their mindset and push their comfort zone.
What role has imposter syndrome played in your life? Head over to my Instagram @DrMeghanWalker, we are running a poll where we are looking at the influence of imposter syndrome as a marker for moving outside of our comfort zone in a positive way.
Today’s episode is an exciting one! It is a direct response to a question I have been receiving a ton — and that is: “I want to start a podcast. How do I get started?”
So today, I’m bringing on an expert, David Pérez! David is a podcast coach and even has his own podcast, Audience Coach, where he discusses the ins and outs of launching, producing, and growing a podcast. In this episode, we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to start a podcast, how to define your audience, how to create a podcast that actually has longevity, and how to leverage your podcast to grow your business.
If you’re looking to gain clarity around what you want the podcast to do for you and your business, you won’t want to miss out on this conversation! David provides a ton of actionable advice for getting started, shares insights around statistics and benchmarks, a look into the current podcasting landscape, and technical advice for improving your setup whether you want to be a podcast guest or the host of your own podcast!
Key Takeaways:
[1:11] About today’s episode!
[2:18] Welcoming David Pérez to the podcast!
[3:03] David shares his professional background and why he is uniquely positioned to help entrepreneurs get started in creating their own podcasts.
[4:53] The current podcasting landscape, how the industry has been evolving, and how you can leverage podcasting for your business.
[8:33] What your technical initial checklist should look like when you’re first getting your foot into the podcasting door.
[14:04] Why a microphone is an extremely vital business investment (whether you’re the guest or the host of a podcast).
[16:10] The most effective method for increasing the listenership of your podcast.
[22:30] The key principles of crafting a great show.
[25:40] David highlights some of the common benchmarks and stats for the current podcasting landscape.
[33:18] David shares his key pieces of advice to those getting started in creating a podcast from a podcast producer’s lens.
[37:50] David’s key performance indicators!
[41:59] Thanking David Pérez for joining the podcast and where to find him online!
[42:57] About our new website redesign!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Audio-Technica ATR2100 (USB Dynamic Microphone)
More About David Pérez
David Pérez is a Podcast Producer and the host of the Audience Coach podcast, a show that helps coaches and entrepreneurs in the health and wellness industry create audiences for their businesses. David also works with health and wellness coaches so they can spread messages of improvement, positivity, and growth through podcasting. David and his team have accompanied podcasters through the production and release of over a thousand episodes.
David currently lives in Colombia, in a city where summer lasts all year round. He’s the dad of two kids and considers himself a lifelong learner.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: AudienceCoach.com
Social Media: Instagram @Audience.Coach
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.
We would also appreciate a review!
Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!
They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
David Perez gave us so many actionable pieces of advice in this episode! What were your key takeaways from our conversation? Did anything surprise you? Are you planning on starting up a podcast? Join the conversation over on The Entrepology Collective and my Instagram @DrMeghanWalker!
While I don’t like rules, I do believe that rules have a place in both our society and in our lives.
When it comes to living my own and being able to execute in alignment with my own values, I leverage rules from a unique stance. A few years ago, I read an incredibly impactful book, The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms, by Vishen Lakhiani. It changed my way of thinking around rules and “brules” (AKA bullsh*t rules; the rules society has created for us). Vishen contends, and I have observed, that if we are not clear on defining our own set of rules in life, we fall victim to these “brules” that are created by society.
Since this read, I’ve begun setting my own rules. What this has done for me in my own life is that it has created a set of boundaries and provided a framework that I’m committed to living by. In designing my own rules, I’ve learned how to play my own version of “the game” and live in complete alignment with my values, goals, and where I want to go. This is how I stay focused and know what actions to take in the heat of the moment.
Join me in this episode to learn more about setting your own rules, breaking the ones that don’t serve you, optimizing your focus and performance, and the five rules I am currently living by right now.
Key Takeaways:
[:43] About today’s solo episode!
[2:52] Why we need to be clear on setting our own rules in life.
[4:14] How I reevaluate my rules to ensure they align with my values and goals.
[5:45] The rules I set when I first set up my practice to create space and healthy boundaries in my life (and how they worked and didn’t work).
[8:30] How do we know when a new opportunity that comes our way is really in alignment with where we want to go?
[9:06] How rules become a framework — and why this is key to living your life in alignment with your values.
[10:34] Changing and creating your rules with the intentions that you set.
[11:06] The rules I am currently living by right now in Q2 of this year.
[11:30] My first rule: your health comes first.
[16:12] My second rule: I’m going to stop selling “me.”
[18:22] My third rule: no work on weekends.
[19:16] My fourth rule: clear your debt by July 1st.
[20:45] My fifth rule: make $10-million decisions and make decisions that relate to your impact goal of reaching 50 million people.
[23:57] Why it is so important to create your own rules so you don’t fall victim to society’s rules.
[25:14] Do you live by rules? What are the rules you live by? What are some of the rules you have chosen to make a priority for yourself over the course of this year? Let us know over on The Entrepology Collective Facebook page.
[26:34] What we will be discussing in future episodes of The Entrepology Podcast!
Mentioned in This Episode:
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.
We would also appreciate a review!
Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!
They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
If this idea of creating a series of rules to live by resonates with you, I encourage you to take the steps to begin putting your own rules into place.
Look at where you want to go, understand the goals that you have in the next year (and the next three years); understand what you want to happen with respect to your health; happiness, and family; and decide whether or not there are a few key rules that you can choose to live by that will change the way you play the game.
Do you live by rules? What are the rules you live by? What are some of the rules you have chosen to make a priority for yourself over the course of this year? Join the conversation over on The Entrepology Collective and my Instagram @DrMeghanWalker!
Today I am joined by my friend, Dr. Jordan Robertson! Dr. Robertson is the founder of Clarity Health Burlington, the host of the Women’s Health Unplugged Podcast, the curator of the funniest ND memes on her Instagram profile, @DrJordanND.
More than anything, however, Jordan is a critical thinker. She has a capacity to look at complex scientific issues and quickly pull out and discern what is relevant, what is evidence-based, and what we really need to know.
In our conversation, Jordan and I aim to take the elusive concept of “Let’s follow science,” and apply it to our everyday lives. Whether it’s conversations related to the pandemic, everyday headlines, or your particular health concerns, Jordan provides the framework you need in order to be able to think critically for yourself about the health information that is relevant to you vs. what you can leave by the wayside.
As a strong advocate for critical appraisal, Jordan truly goes deep in this episode and shares with us all that we need to know to really look at the evidence that is provided to us and ensure that it is applicable. We talk about women’s health, explore some of the myths that exist in the ecosystem, and how to ask the right questions to get the information that you need to improve the overall quality of your life.
Key Takeaways:
[1:52] About today’s episode with Dr. Jordan Robertson.
[3:00] Welcoming Dr. Robertson to the podcast!
[3:24] More about today’s conversation with Dr. Robertson.
[4:28] Jordan shares about her career background and why she is particularly passionate and competent in this arena.
[8:57] Jordan speaks about the role of needing “to be right” plays in terms of the application of medicine at large.
[12:02] Jordan shares some of the ground rules and foundational pieces that we need to be aware of in relation to science, physiology, and the body.
[16:46] Biases at large that are informing consumer health in general that people need to be aware of.
[23:42] What we actually need to be testing with respect to women’s health and why we shouldn’t test all the things.
[31:17] What tests should we be running first? (And why this is an empowering question to ask your doctor.)
[37:30] Where individualized medicine fits into the landscape of the trial in terms of finding a middle ground.
[41:41] Dr. Jordan Robertson’s KPIs!
[47:16] Where to learn more about what Dr. Jordan Robertson is up to in this world!
[49:20] Thanking Jordan for joining the podcast!
[50:27] About next week’s solo episode.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Women’s Health Unplugged Podcast
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz
More About Dr. Jordan Robertson
Dr. Jordan Robertson is a Naturopathic Doctor, clinic owner, and author. Her background in critical appraisal and research led her to develop and implement courses on research in integrative medicine and nutrition at McMaster University for 10 years and has given her numerous speaking and education opportunities across Canada and the U.S.
Dr. Robertson has lectured for various groups including McMaster Medical School, The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Fertility Show, The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, and the University of Waterloo Pharmacy school. She has also been a guest on multiple podcasts across North America discussing women’s health.
Dr. Robertson has a special interest in women’s health, including expertise on PMS, menopause, fertility, PCOS, and endometriosis. Dr. Robertson is the off-site Naturopathic Doctor for the McMaster Hospital Endometriosis Clinic and owns an integrative medical center, Clarity Health in Burlington Ontario. She also hosts the Women’s Health Unplugged Podcast and owns The Confident Clinician; an evidence-based education platform for integrative practitioners.
Connect with my Guest:
Websites: TheConfidentClinicianClub.com and ClarityHealthBurlington.ca
Podcast: Women’s Health Unplugged
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.
We would also appreciate a review!
Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!
They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
As we have more information available to us and health becomes more democratized, our ability to understand how to listen to the information and the science that actually informs the headlines is going to become more and more critical to our success.
If you want to continue this conversation, join us The Entrepology Collective and Instagram @DrMeghanWalker!
Today I am super excited to be joined once again by one of my dear friends, Dr. Marc Bubbs! Dr. Marc Bubbs is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutrition Lead for Canada Basketball Team, Speaker, and former Strength Coach. He is also the author of the book, Peak 40, and most recently, his newest book, Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports — which we will be talking about today!
Dr. Marc Bubbs and I are really getting deep into what it actually takes to be in a state of maximized energy, mindset, and performance in your 40s. As someone with three daughters and a busy career, Dr. Bubbs’ work is as much personal as it is for all of us. We had a deeply fascinating conversation in this episode about the things that we need to put in place to optimize our health and performance during what could be — and should be — the most exciting phase of our life!
In our conversation, Dr. Bubbs really contextualizes the habits that will have the most significant impact on our lives in our 40s and gives some incredible, practical advice. I cannot wait for you all to tune in and hear his insight!
Key Takeaways:
[2:00] About today’s episode with Dr. Marc Bubbs!
[3:20] Welcoming Dr. Marc Bubbs back to the podcast!
[3:29] About Dr. Marc Bubbs’ new book, Peak 40.
[4:09] Dr. Marc Bubbs shares about himself, his background, and the incredible work he is doing in the world.
[5:48] What does Dr. Bubbs see at the crux of happiness decline? And how can we get out of this decline?
[9:19] How do we get people to take action and take control of their health and life?
[13:04] What it means to “master your morning” — and what it looks like to master it.
[15:45] How important is food (relative to exercise) in terms of your overall health?
[17:39] Why and how sleep is critical to our overall health.
[20:17] Why we should track our sleep and the most important sleep metrics to pay attention to.
[23:15] The most important health metrics to measure (that can have a huge impact on your overall health).
[26:36] The differences between cardiovascular fitness and weight loss and the outcomes they’re each tied to.
[30:08] Key habits you should start incorporating into your day to get more energy and enable success!
[37:45] Where, how, and when you can get a hold of Marc’s new book!
[38:05] Dr. Marc Bubbs’ key performance indicators!
[41:51] Where to learn more about what Dr. Marc Bubbs is up to in this world!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Sport Medicine Clinic at the Toronto Athletic Club
Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports, by Dr. Marc Bubbs
Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success, by Benjamin Hardy
Silence: In the Age of Noise, by Erling Kagge
More About Dr. Marc Bubbs
Dr. Marc Bubbs is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutrition Lead for Canada Basketball Team, Speaker, and former Strength Coach. He is the author of the books, Peak 40: The New Science of Mid-Life Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and a Sharper Mind, and Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports — an integrated and personalized approach to health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. Marc also hosts the Dr. Bubbs Performance Nutrition Podcast, connecting listeners with world-leading experts in human performance and health and practices in Toronto, Canada, and London, England.
Additionally, Dr. Bubbs also regularly presents at health, fitness, and medical conferences across North America and Europe; consults with NBA, NHL, and MLB teams; and sees patients out of the Sport Medicine Clinic at the Toronto Athletic Club in downtown Toronto.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: DrBubbs.com
Podcast: Dr. Bubbs Performance Nutrition Podcast
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.
We would also appreciate a review!
Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!
They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
If you enjoyed this conversation, join us over on The Entrepology Collective and Instagram @DrMeghanWalker! We’re conducting a poll and hosting a conversation around what it takes to be at your absolute best self!
Today, I am joined by one of my very dear friends and colleagues, Dr. Michelle Peris. Together, we’re sitting down to have a “special edition” episode of the podcast where we explore new and novel approaches to healthcare. Dr. Michell Peris is a Naturopathic Doctor, community builder, speaker, women’s empowerment advocate, and mother. She is truly an innovator when it comes to her utilization of group programming to deliver better health outcomes.
Regardless of whether or not you work in healthcare, today’s conversation is incredibly important and relevant. As voters, individuals, and healthcare consumers, we have a huge amount of power to not only make choices around our own healthcare but to actually make choices around leadership whose policy ideas lend themselves to sustainability within healthcare. And more than ever before, we’re in a time and place for disruption, entrepreneurship, and innovative ideas to be brought to the table in our downstream conversations.
In this conversation, we take a deep dive into how entrepreneurship and outside-of-the-box thinking actually can lend solutions to a healthcare system that is costing us lives, money, and potential in our own health. We take a look at the incredible healthcare model that Michelle has developed around group health, its capacity to change people’s lives profoundly (and in a highly economically efficient manner), and how she is leading the charge on this new frontier of healthcare.
Michelle is absolutely going to blow you away with her mission to support women and the model of care that she has developed in her practice. I truly cannot wait for you all to tune in to this important episode!
Key Takeaways:
[2:00] About today’s special episode with Dr. Michelle Peris.
[3:30] Welcoming Dr. Michelle Peris back to The Entrepology Podcast!
[3:44] The discussion that Dr. Peris and I had about our intentions for this episode.
[6:34] Michelle shares about the amazing work she has been doing as a creative entrepreneur and clinician.
[12:24] Michelle addresses some of the misconceptions around what group health actually looks like.
[17:49] Michelle highlights some of the reasons why people are attracted to group health and the benefits of group health over individual healthcare.
[21:45] What it would take to implement group programming within the broader healthcare system? What are some of the barriers to implementing it in a broader context?
[26:24] How group health is able to bridge the gap in healthcare with regards to people taking responsibility for their own health.
[32:38] Michelle explains what offering a group program can do in terms of shifting the landscape of what your career looks like as a practitioner.
[35:30] What it would cost for someone to participate in a group program vs. seeing a practitioner one-on-one.
[38:00] Why group is so much more powerful than one-on-one care and how it is on the frontier of delivering healthcare.
[42:55] How Michelle has been leading the charge on this new frontier of healthcare.
[43:49] Michelle’s key performance indicators!
[49:10] Where to learn more about the work that Michelle is up to in this world.
[49:39] Thanking Michelle for joining us in this episode!
Mentioned in This Episode:
A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles,” by Marianne Williamson
More About Dr. Michelle Peris
Dr. Michelle Peris is a naturopathic doctor (ND), community builder, speaker, women’s empowerment advocate, and mother. Michelle is the clinic director of The Poppy Clinic, the host of the Rebel Talk podcast. She is also the creator of the international community health initiative, The Wild Collective.
Michelle maintains a private practice in the city of Oakville, while also dedicating her time to cultivating community health programs aimed at health education and women’s empowerment. She believes that connection is essential for optimal health. She is passionate about helping women of all ages and life stages how to listen to their bodies and tune into the wisdom inside, helping them create a life that feels good to live, with energy and passion that had been long forgotten.
As an ND, Michelle is immensely passionate about helping women (and their families) become their own best health advocate and believes that empowered, health-conscious individuals can achieve a superior quality of life.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: MichellePeris.com
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram @_The_Wild_Collective & Instagram @DrMichellePeris
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
I’d love to hear from you as innovative, outside-of-the-box thinkers! What ideas do you have that can help move the needle on better health? What is a model that we can start to deploy within our broader system to transform and shift the health of so many people?
We’re carrying this conversation over on The Entrepology Collective and Instagram @DrMeghanWalker!
Tweetables:
“The other thing that is particularly attractive … with … group health is … that you are getting health information … curated by regulated healthcare professionals that is evidence-based that allows you to know how to navigate the healthcare system.” — Dr. Michelle Peris
“With growing levels of chronic disease, we have one acute situation happen and the system crumbles. We need to think of a more innovative way to solve the problem to make our healthcare efficient and way more focused on integrative care.” — Dr. Michelle Peris
“If you want to find the information that you desire in order to take responsibility for your health, there’s no shortage of that.” — Dr. Michelle Peris
“Do I think group health is the solution? A thousand percent.” — Dr. Michelle Peris
“I feel the frustrations … but I want to be solution-focused. … The way … is … showing up generously with love, with information, and making sure that people have the support they need … to … take that health information and do something with it.” — Dr. Michelle Peris
“It certainly is so cost-effective to be in group health. … It’s a no-brainer.” — Dr. Michelle Peris
Today I am joined by Racheal Cook! Racheal is a serial entrepreneur, the host of the popular Promote Yourself to CEO Podcast, a best-selling author, and a mother of three. Over the last 10 years, she has helped thousands of female entrepreneurs design predictably profitable businesses without the hustle and burnout of doing “all the things.” She is incredibly passionate about helping women entrepreneurs break through the feast-or-famine cycle to create predictably profitable businesses.
In this episode, we have a super compelling conversation around what it takes to actually build a significant business (a business in the upper six or seven figures) while working only 25 hours a week! What Racheal has discovered about this topic is that there is one, single decision you need to make — and she has broken it all down for us today! These are the sustainable success strategies you need to be aware of as the CEO of your business.
I am so excited for you all to have the opportunity to hear from Racheal. She knows her stuff and she gets straight to the point in this episode! I promise you: your life will not be the same on the other side of this conversation!
Key Takeaways:
[2:22] About today’s episode with Racheal Cook!
[3:29] Welcoming Racheal to the podcast!
[4:14] Racheal shares about her journey as an entrepreneur.
[8:45] Racheal explains how establishing predictable profitability is the protector of your health and energy.
[13:17] The crucial role that mindset plays in stepping into your role as a CEO.
[17:44] Racheal speaks about the entrepreneurial poverty that women face and the inequities around women-owned businesses.
[22:55] Racheal shares what her 25-hour workweek looks like and highlights the benchmarks that women need to be aiming towards to cut down their working hours and truly be the CEO of their business.
[30:59] Racheal shares the mindset pieces and boundaries she has put in place to delegate tasks and let go of control over lower-level work.
[34:47] The three most important pieces you need to put in place as an entrepreneurial woman.
[38:44] Rachael’s key performance indicators!
[44:37] Where to learn more about the great work Racheal is doing out in this world!
[45:32] Thanking Racheal for joining us in this episode!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Promote Yourself to CEO Podcast
More About Racheal Cook
As an award-winning business strategist, host of the Promote Yourself to CEO podcast, and best-selling author, Racheal Cook is on a mission to end entrepreneurial poverty for women.
Over the last 10 years, she has helped thousands of female entrepreneurs design predictably profitable businesses without the hustle and burnout that doing #allthethings inevitably accomplishes. In fact, Racheal is a sought-after speaker on entrepreneurship, marketing, and productivity and has been featured by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Forbes Coaching Council, Female Entrepreneur Association, and more.
Her real passion, though, is supporting savvy, soulful women as they implement the strategy, systems, and support to uncomplicate their business so they can work less and live more.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: RachealCook.com
Podcast: Promote Yourself to CEO
Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest & Twitter
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
We want to hear from you! What has been the most instrumental piece for you as you put your work out into the world? Has it been putting boundaries in place, planning out your week, or getting the sleep that you need?
Or, are you still struggling with some of the self-limiting beliefs that are holding you back from putting these critical pieces in place?
Let us know over on The Entrepology Collective and on Instagram @DrMeghanWalker! We’re going to be running a poll and posing some interesting questions so don’t miss out!
Today’s episode is super interesting for those of you who really want to understand what is “below the hood’ of your health!
I am joined today by Reed Davis, a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN). He has literally trained thousands of practitioners around the world on how to leverage functional testing, how to understand and go deep with functional testing to truly understand what’s happening inside someone’s body and someone’s health.
The key to what he’s doing is not necessarily all of the years he has spent in school; it’s the thousands of tests that he has performed on patients over the course of his career. Reed offers such incredible and unique insight in terms of what is going on with our bodies on a functional level — not lab testing that just pumps out a value — but lab testing that helps us to understand the intricacies of what is developing and what is going on in our health.
In this fascinating episode, Reed gives us a deeper understanding of our susceptibility to viruses, explains the metabolic chaos that can happen when we have hormones that are dysregulated, provides unique insight on the role of stress (and how it plays out in shifting our health over the long term), how our microbiome plays into the overarching status of our health and life, and much more!
If there is one thing that I hope you all take away from this episode it is that there is this huge opportunity to understand your bio-individuality and to assess your health. You’re going to be blown away by this conversation today with Reed Davis!
Key Takeaways:
[1:41] About today’s episode.
[3:23] Welcoming Reed Davis to the podcast!
[3:54] Reed shares about his background and why he is uniquely qualified to lead today’s conversation.
[7:04] About Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and the origin story of its creation.
[11:10] The role of functional testing in an active person who’s engaged in their environment versus genetic testing, and the relationship between these two streams.
[13:30] Reed speaks about the common patterns and sequences he started to see amongst his patients in common ailments — and what it indicates.
[17:18] Reed provides some high-level commentary on the broad global susceptibility right now (especially for viruses like COVID-19) based on environmental influences and global health statuses.
[20:46] Reed shares about the key functional tests that are at the top of his list.
[22:55] The major shifts in patterns that Reed has seen in the last 10 years through running functional tests.
[28:17] What is the most empowering question that patients can ask their practitioner?
[32:26] Patterns that Reed sees on lab tests that are correlated to a positive health status.
[36:41]The importance of “doing” rather than “taking” when it comes to health.
[38:41] Reed shares what he wishes that we would pay more attention to, as a society, that would move the needle globally on our health.
[40:28] Why taking radical responsibility for your health is the gateway to freedom.
[43:00] Reed Davis’ key performance indicators!
[47:30] Where to learn more about the important work Reed Davis is doing in the world!
[48:10] Thanking Reed Davis for joining us in this episode and sharing his insights.
[48:22] We want to hear from you! Have you used functional testing in your own life? And was it helpful for you? Reach out to us on Instagram or on The Entrepology Collective.
[49:55] What were your key insights from this episode? Let us know by screenshotting where you were in the episode and tagging @DrMeghanWalker on Instagram! I’ll be taking a look!
[50:15] About future Entrepology episodes.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN)
FDN.Today/MW — Reed Davis’ exclusive link for The Entrepology Podcast listeners!
More About Reed Davis
Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 3,000 graduates in 50 countries.
Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in the world. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches.
He lives in the U.S. and when not teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build their private practices, he is usually found gardening or riding motorcycles.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN)
Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter
FDN.Today/MW — Reed Davis’ exclusive link for The Entrepology Podcast listeners!
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They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
I truly believe that the functional testing industry has the capacity to transform people’s health. It allows us to look at our health from a lens of not just what’s wrong, but how well our bodies are actually functioning. It’s a whole new arena in which we can assess and act on our health and I’m a firm believer that more data as it pertains to understanding our bodies is positive.
I want to know how you feel! Have you used functional testing in your own life? And was it helpful for you? We want to hear from y
Today I am so excited to be joined by my friend, Yuri Elkaim! Yuri is a former pro athlete, New York Times bestselling author, sought-after business coach, a podcast host, and the founder of Healthpreneur! I have known Yuri for a number of years outside of all of his accomplishments in business, and what I really enjoy so much about him is his introspection, discipline, and ideas around how to grow a business.
If you want to grow your practice or business on your own terms, Yuri is someone you are going to want to listen to! This episode is all about biohacking for your brain when it comes to how you want to run your business! Yuri and I talk about how to transition your business to one that can thrive without you, how to balance running a business while maintaining a healthy lifestyle that works for you, the important role that discipline plays in a growing, profitable business, and about how his newest program, “Strong 60,” is helping empower people to push past their comfort zone.
This is truly an all-encompassing Entrepology episode from health to business to mindset. I cannot wait for you all to hear Yuri Elkaim’s incredible insights!
Key Takeaways:
[1:34] About today’s episode.
[2:37] Welcoming Yuri Elkaim to the podcast!
[3:03] Yuri shares his story and how he has arrived at the intersection of health, business, and mindset in his own life and business.
[6:33] Leveraging and scaling your business: Yuri’s advice on delegating tasks as an entrepreneur and ensuring that your business is a business, not a job.
[11:11] How did Yuri become aware of the need for transitioning his business into a business that could thrive without him?
[13:55] Does Yuri believe that it is possible for most practitioners to sell their business on the backside?
[16:19] Yuri gives his recommendations to fellow entrepreneurs who have built a brand heavily associated with their own name.
[18:30] How does Yuri balance his time with a big business and a family? How did he discover the cadence that works for him to accomplish all that he wants to in a day?
[23:34] Yuri shares some transparency about his last few weeks and how he manages challenges.
[24:32] What time does Yuri go to bed?
[24:57] Yuri shares about his most recent project: “Strong 60,” and how it will help empower people to push past their comfort zone.
[32:14] What role does discipline play in terms of the success of Yuri’s business?
[34:44] Yuri shares where he believes entrepreneurs should be focusing their energy, discipline, and persistence as we begin to move into the back of the era of COVID-19.
[36:50] Yuri’s KPIs!
[38:43] Where to learn more about the amazing things Yuri is up to!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, by John Warrillow
Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything, by BJ Fogg, Ph.D.
IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD: get out of your way, by Russ
More About Yuri Elkaim
Yuri Elkaim is a former pro athlete, New York Times bestselling author, sought-after business coach, and the founder of HealthPreneur® where he and his team help health and fitness experts, coaches, and practitioners get more clients and scale coaching programs that create more income and freedom… and better results for their clients.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: YuriElkaim.com & HealthpreneurGroup.com
Social Media: Facebook, YouTube & Instagram
Podcast: The HealthPreneur Show
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.
We would also appreciate a review!
Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!
They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
What moves are you making with your business so that it is one that can thrive without you? Let us know how it goes over at The Entrepology Collective!
Today we’re taking a deep dive into pain management — in particular, that chronic, lingering pain that has been in a particular part of your body (especially since we’ve all been sitting for the last year!)
I’m joined by my guest today, Dr. Kirstie Griffiths. Dr. Griffiths is a Canadian chiropractor and yoga teacher. Most recently, she’s launched her book, BACK TO WELLNESS: A Mind-Body Approach to Managing Your Back Pain.
Together, we’re talking all about the nuances of how we manage both acute and chronic pain, the biohacking (and brain-hacking) of how we actually start to get this pain in order, and some of the things that you can start to do today to manage and overcome your pain (that you may have never even heard of!).
I’m so excited for you all to have the opportunity to hear everything that Dr. Kirstie Griffiths has to share with us today!
Key Takeaways:
[1:23] About today’s episode with Dr. Kirstie Griffiths!
[2:24] Welcoming Dr. Kirstie Griffiths to the podcast.
[2:58] Dr. Kirstie shares her story and why this area of interest is so important to her.
[5:34] Dr. Kirstie speaks about the mindset pieces that she has had to address as a chiropractor and clinician who deals with pains.
[7:06] What the physiological state of pain really is and how we can begin to get the body back to a non-pain state.
[9:57] Acute management of pain vs. the chronic management of pain, and what we can do to prevent our acute pain from becoming chronic.
[12:03] Heat or ice? What is better for pain?
[13:40] Why Dr. Kirstie began to combine yoga with chiropractic, and why yoga can be an incredible tool for chronic pain.
[15:54] Dr. Kirstie shares advice for those just getting started with yoga (especially for those with injuries).
[17:48] The science of mindfulness as it pertains to chronic pain and Dr. Kirstie’s unique approach to incorporating these pieces.
[20:55] The core essence of Dr. Kirstie’s book and what it teaches.
[24:05] Dr. Kirstie’s KPIs!
[27:10] Where to learn more about what Dr. Kristie Griffiths is up to and grab a copy of her book!
[27:48] Thanking Dr. Kristie for joining us in today’s episode.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Dr. Kirstie Griffiths (YogaChiropractor.com)
BACK TO WELLNESS: A Mind-Body Approach to Managing Your Back Pain, by Dr. Kirstie Griffiths
Dr. Kirstie Griffiths has a free gift for The Entrepology community! This is a 20-minute Yoga for Back Pain video that you can access from the comfort at home. This free class features yoga poses and modifications that are particularly useful for back pain. Get access to it here!
More About Dr. Kirstie Griffiths
Dr. Kirstie Griffiths is a Canadian Chiropractor and Yoga Teacher practicing in Guelph, Ontario. Her passion is in helping people overcome back pain using a mind-body approach that integrates chiropractic and yoga. Dr. Griffiths offers holistic, heart-centered care to her patients and practices an evidence-informed model of healthcare. She has a particular interest in assessing and treating chronic pain and understanding the interplay between mental and physical health. Dr. Griffiths is the founder of “Yoga for Back Pain,” a 12-week online program that combines education, movement, and meditation that is specifically designed for people with back pain.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: YogaChiropractor.com
Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram
Dr.Kirstie Griffiths has a free gift for The Entrepology community! This is a 20-minute Yoga for Back Pain video that you can access from the comfort at home. This free class features yoga poses and modifications that are particularly useful for back pain. Get access to it here!
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.
We would also appreciate a review!
Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!
They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
Are you experiencing chronic or acute pain? This week, Dr. Kirstie and I want you to check out her free gift to The Entrepology community! This is a 20-minute Yoga for Back Pain video that you can access from the comfort at home. This free class features yoga poses and modifications that are particularly useful for back pain. Get access to it here and let us know how it goes over at The Entrepology Collective!
Today I am joined by my good friend, Melanie Sutherland. Melanie is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, an entrepreneur, a mother, and an incredible advocate of women’s health.
And what we’re talking about today are the things that we wish women knew before they had a baby to optimize their health and optimize their capacity to execute in the world on the other side of motherhood. Traditionally, one of the biggest challenges in healthcare — and especially for those of us who are passionate about upstream preventative health — is that we’ve been trained by a healthcare system to be reactionary about health. We wait until the problem arises to deal with it. And when it comes to the changes that take place in a woman's body in that prenatal phase and how it influences health on the other side, there are some key elements that you need to be aware of in order to maximize that next phase of life.
What is it that every woman needs to know before they have their baby so that their body is in the best possible shape on the other side? This is what Melanie and I are delving into today. This is a powerful and important conversation and I am excited for you to have the opportunity to join in and meet Melanie and hear all of her incredible insights!
Key Takeaways:
[1:00] About today’s episode!
[2:24] Welcoming Melanie to The Entrepology Podcast!
[3:05] Melanie shares what makes her uniquely qualified to lead today’s discussion.
[6:55] Why we need to prioritize ourselves as part of the prenatal experience.
[8:56] The common narratives Melanie is seeing with women in her practice in regards to their pelvic floor and rehabilitation.
[11:44] What do we need to know in the prenatal phase? What can we be doing to make sure that our body is in the best possible shape?
[14:50] What it looks like to prioritize your health before giving birth.
[19:52] How stress and burnout play into our health as new moms.
[21:48] Melanie highlights some key components and tangible elements of health that women should be aware of that can be massive game-changers on the other side of giving birth.
[27:17] The importance of engaging in mindfulness practices.
[30:10] The connection between our pelvic floor and our health in general.
[31:40] Melanie’s KPIs!
[37:19] Where to learn more about the work Melanie is doing in this world!
[37:55] Thanking Melanie for joining the podcast and sharing her insights!
Mentioned in This Episode:
The Thrive Pregnancy Project | Body Co. — 15% off of The Thrive Pregnancy Project for the Entrepology community!
Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance, by Emily Fletcher
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone, by Brené Brown
More About Melanie Sutherland
Melanie Stevens Sutherland is a Registered Manual and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She is also the founder, Senior Physiotherapist, Community Educator, and Chief Health Strategist of Body Co. Health.
After years leading some of Ontario’s most prestigious sport medicine clinics, Melanie founded Body Co. Body Co. was established after the birth of her daughter to combine her passion for optimizing the health of busy families with the flexibility of parenting her two small children.
Melanie is deeply passionate about helping other mothers build the strong, confident bodies they need to live the extraordinary lives they deserve. Over 18 years in practice, Melanie has helped thousands of women find the best physical version of themselves so they can show up and live life to their fullest potential.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: BodyCoToronto.com
Email: Melanie@BodyCoToronto.com
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
What practices will you be taking with you? Will you be booking an appointment with a pelvic floor therapist? Let us know your thoughts and your next course of action at The Entrepology Collective!
Today I want to talk about something that I am very passionate about and that is the attributes of an effective CEO!
There are some common, core elements that I have routinely noticed as I observe others’ leadership. And in today’s episode, I’m breaking these down into a top 10 list of the things that people need to pay attention to when they are in a leadership role within their business or workplace.
If you are on a mission to do good work in this world — whether you’re an employee or an entrepreneur — I am talking directly to you in this episode! These are the top 10 mindset and thinking attributes that are critical in enabling leaders to become even more successful!
Key Takeaways:
[:41] About today’s top 10 list!
[2:53] #1: Don’t sell your time. Sell your strategy.
[5:05] #2: Self-authorization.
[8:20] #3: Recognize that time — not money — is your most limited and precious resource.
[9:49] #4: Know your numbers — even the uncomfortable ones.
[12:39] #5: Invest in you as the CEO of your mission.
[14:01] #6: Clarity of vision.
[15:41] #7: Say “Yes, and.” NOT “Yes, but.”
[17:21] #8: Acknowledge that your growth is no longer dependent on what you do but who can do it for you.
[19:11] #9: Establish boundaries.
[20:57] #10: Step forward from a place of courage; not bravado.
[22:38] What do you feel are the most effective attributes of a CEO?
[23:10] About upcoming Entrepology Podcast episodes!
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They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
Now that you’ve heard my top 10 list, I’d love to hear from you! What do you think are the most effective attributes of a CEO? Join me on Instagram @DrMeghanWalker to further this conversation!
Today, we’re talking about something that I think is fairly confident is universal for most of you who are tuning in — and that is this concept of having a busy brain. How do we shut off the constant firing? The input? The inboxes?! All of these pieces of information that our brains are handling on a daily basis?
To help facilitate this conversation there are a lot of experts that we could have brought on, but I believe there is no better expert suited to this discussion than Dr. Romie Mushtaq! Dr. Romie is an expert on brain health and a triple board-certified neurologist. As someone who is traditionally trained, Dr. Romie has been frustrated by what she has seen over and over again in clinical practice when it comes to the intersection of our hormonal health as women and how that influences the performance of our brains. In particular, she is focused on functional and integrative medicine, the intersection of our hormones and our brains, and how the choices that we make on a daily basis influence what’s happening above our shoulders.
In this episode, we’re approaching this conversation from an entirely different angle than we ever have before. Dr. Romie breaks down the concept of a “busy brain,” how we can begin to address it, what a “sensory reset” is and how it can lead us down the path of “turning off” our brains, and everything we need to know about the patterns of inflammation in the brain and how they show up.
This is a deeply fascinating conversation and I cannot wait for you all to tune in!
Key Takeaways:
[1:21] About today’s episode with Dr. Romie Mushtaq!
[3:00] Welcoming Dr. Romie Mushtaq to the podcast!
[4:03] Dr. Romie shares about her career, her story and path to integrative medicine, and why she is so uniquely positioned to speak about the topic of busy brains!
[6:55] How Dr. Romie began to recognize the connection between hormones and women’s brains in her practice.
[11:39] Dr. Romie speaks about where we are, in terms of acknowledging the intersection and influence of hormones on the brain.
[12:37] Do hormones influence the brain or does the brain influence our hormones?
[14:45] What is the “Busy Brain”?
[17:30] The patterns of inflammation in the brain and how to begin addressing them.
[23:36] You don’t have to be stressed in order to be successful as an entrepreneur!
[25:37] Dr. Romie shares about her recent launch, “brainSHIFT,” at Evolution Hospitality.
[26:11] Dr. Romie describes a part of the “brainSHIFT” protocol called the “sensory reset.”
[28:41] How to assess and address your Busy Brain!
[31:24] How to “turn your brain off.”
[34:24] The connection between our sense of smell and our lifelong memories and encoding.
[37:07] How to do a sensory reset that is perfectly aligned with what you need.
[37:32] Why Dr. Romie recommends we stay away from caffeine and alcohol.
[38:55] What to do at night to sensory reset.
[40:45] Why mindfulness is so key to alleviating a Busy Brain.
[43:58] Dr. Romie’s KPIs!
[50:22] Where to learn more about what Dr. Romie Mushtaq is up to!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Dr. Romie Mushtaq (Go to DrRomie.com/Test to take the BusyBrain test for free and start healing your Busy Brain!)
Metta Bhavana (the Loving-Kindness Mindfulness Meditation)
The Alchemist, by Paulo Coehlo
More About Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Do you have trouble focusing on your to-list? Are thoughts racing through your mind when you try to fall asleep? Have the usual stress management techniques stopped working for you? These are all signs you have a Busy Brain.
Dr. Romie Mushtaq is here with a cure for your busy brain called “brainSHIFT.” She is a triple board-certified physician, award-winning speaker, and national media expert. She mixes her unique authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to transform cultures and teams.
Dr. Romie currently serves as Chief Wellness Officer at Evolution Hospitality where she has scaled a mindfulness and wellness program for over 7,000 employees. These days, her most underutilized pre-pandemic talent is running through airports in high heels.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: DrRomie.com — Go to DrRomie.com/Test to take the BusyBrain test for free and start healing your Busy Brain!
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
Dr. Romie Mushtaq is encouraging all of you to do a sensory reset in a way that feels good to you! Create your joy buffet! What gives your eyes, ears, sense of smell, and sense of taste relaxation? Try out different things and let us know how it goes for you by following up with us on The Entrepology Collective! (And remember: it’s going to be a bit of trial and error — and that’s okay!)
Last week, we got into 10 awesome categories of biohacks. This week, we’re going to take one of those categories a little bit deeper — and that is: hormones.
Joining me is Dr. Stephanie Gray to take a deep dive into the connection between hormone optimization and longevity. Stephanie is a clinician deeply credentialed in being able to look at hormones and the influence on our health.
Today, we discuss how we can biohack the influence of hormones in terms of our longevity and quality of living over the long term, her personal story and health wake-up call that made her realize the importance of focusing on hormones within her work, and the power of simple lifestyle changes that we all can make.
This episode is deeply relevant for all of us that want to live a longer, higher quality life — which should be all of us! I can’t wait for you to tune into this conversation with Dr. Stephanie Gray!
Key Takeaways:
[1:30] About today’s episode with Dr. Stephanie Gray!
[2:47] Welcoming Dr. Stephanie Gray to The Entrepology Podcast!
[3:39] Stephanie introduces herself, her story, and shares why she is uniquely positioned to talk about longevity and hormones today!
[6:17] After going through her own health crisis and addressing the root cause, what key pieces did Stephanie notice in hindsight that were negatively impacting her health?
[9:07] Why you need to ask patients what they are eating.
[10:38] What is the longevity blueprint?
[12:19] Why stress is the biggest hijacker of our endocrine system.
[12:48] We stress doesn’t equal achievement.
[15:47] How to offset the impact of stress to shift to a state of thriving, and the danger of hurrying.
[18:42] The power of simple lifestyle changes.
[21:55] How does Stephanie leverage tests and data to see what’s happening with regards to hormones in her patients?
[24:17] Stephanie shares how they test hormone levels in non-cycling women.
[25:18] We all have a unique blueprint — which is why taking an individualized course of action to address our own health is so key.
[26:00] How our hormonal health impacts our longevity.
[28:22] How our hormones impact our aesthetics (such as our skin, hair, and nails).
[30:13] Is there an age cap to when we can leverage hormone replacement therapy?
[31:46] Beyond hormone management, Stephanie shares some of the key pieces we can be looking at and habits we should be engaging in to optimize our health long term.
[34:29] Dr. Stephanie Gray’s key performance indicators!
[38:36] Where to find Dr. Stephanie Gray and her incredible work online!
[39:17] Thanking Stephanie for joining the podcast!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World, by Bob Goff
Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You’re Going to Do About It, by Bob Goff
More About Dr. Stephanie Gray
Stephanie Gray is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them!
She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009 and completed her doctorate, focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa, in 2011. Additionally, she has a Master’s in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida Medical School. Her expertise lies within integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine.
Stephanie has appeared on numerous podcasts, summits, and TV interviews and is a contributor to various health publications, including mindbodygreen. She is also the initial author of the FNP Mastery App; an Amazon best-selling author of her book, Your Longevity Blueprint; the host of the Your Longevity Blueprint Podcast; and the co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: YourLongevityBlueprint.com and IHHClinic.com
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
If you listened to this podcast and feel like you’ve heard this message before — this is a sign! That means you need to take action. In this episode, we talked about the core things you need to take action on to obtain optimal health. Whatever you need to do to make those pieces fun and exciting, do that! It’s the small things that add up that are going to have a massive impact on your health!
Let us know what small changes you will be making by following up with us on The Entrepology Collective!
My guest today, Julie Michelson, is not only an international speaker, National Board-Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, and someone who specializes in inflammation and autoimmunity — but, she’s also a fellow biohacker! She is super interested in the strategic decisions and actions that we can take every single day to fully optimize our health.
While Julie and I want to talk about autoimmune risk and the things that we can do for our autoimmune conditions, we thought it would be really fun if we took all of the influences on autoimmune disease and talked about our favorite biohacks for each. What this means is: we are not keeping this episode exclusively for those at autoimmune risk or those managing that disease themselves. We’re keeping this super general and so that everyone listening will be able to use this information to influence and optimize their health!
In this fun conversation, we’re covering 10 topics and sharing our top biohacks for each one! 1. Sleep 2. Stress 3. Detox 4. Digestion 5. Immune health 6. Brain 7. Energy 8. Skin 9. Hormones 10. Autoimmune and inflammation risk. You’re not going to want to miss out!
Key Takeaways:
[1:39] About today’s episode special episode with Julie Michelson!
[3:14] Welcoming Julie to the podcast!
[4:02] Julie shares about her background, health journey, and how she has arrived at the place she is today.
[5:26] About the structure of Julie’s and my conversation.
[6:20] The first (and one of the most important) areas of our health: sleep. Julie and I share our favorite ways of optimizing sleep and how it can vastly impact our overall health.
[8:40] Julie’s favorite ways of mitigating the influence of stress on your body.
[11:23] My insights on biohacking the influence of stress on your body.
[12:57] The detrimental effects of cortisol on our body.
[13:40] Two more key stress biohacks.
[15:14] How detoxification and toxicity influence autoimmune and our favorite biohacks for making sure that our detox pathways are running effectively.
[21:08] Digestion: the soul of a functional approach to health. Julie speaks about the role that digestion has to play in autoimmune and how we can start to hack that system.
[26:35] Julie’s favorite hacks for supporting your immune system outside of supplementation!
[31:30] Julie’s favorite biohacks for the brain!
[34:48] What Julie does on a regular basis (and recommends to her patients as well!) that helps optimize energy.
[38:10] How Julie biohacks her skin to make it feel young and healthy!
[41:34] biohacks related to hormones!
[45:38] Who is at a heightened risk for autoimmune conditions? How do we go about reducing this risk and reducing its severity when it rears its head?
[49:38] Julie’s key performance indicators!
[52:27] Thanking Julie for joining the podcast and sharing her wisdom!
Mentioned in This Episode:
More About Julie Michelson
Julie Michelson is an international speaker and a National Board-Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach who specializes in inflammation and autoimmunity. She creates amazing transformations in the lives of her clients through her coaching business. Having gone through her own health struggles, she is excited to help her clients skip the hardship of figuring it out on their own and start living joyful lives of true wellness. Julie works internationally with clients in her remote coaching business, Julie Michelson Coaching, LLC. She has created Inspired Living with Autoimmunity® to guide clients in making the changes necessary to reduce inflammation and optimize healing.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: JulieMichelson.com
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.
We would also appreciate a review!
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They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
We gave you so many biohacks in this episode! Which are you taking with you and applying in your own life? Let us know by following up with us on The Entrepology Collective!
Recently, a question I was asked on our Facebook group caught my eye and stopped me in my tracks. The question was: “Is there any hope as an ND in Ontario that I will ever make more than $100,000 a year by playing by the rules?”
What we’re going to do in today’s episode is break this question down. We’re going to uncover the root cause of what’s really behind that question. What it means on a big picture level, what it means on the ground, and what the six years of working with clinicians — helping them to build out their businesses — has taught me about the model that we are all trying to deploy. We have been taught that a 1:1 model is the best and only way to deliver care. But do patients actually want this model of care?
We’re going to focus on the problems, the challenges, and the broken elements of delivering naturopathic care, functional medicine, and strategic care in a preventative context. Even if you are not a clinician, I still highly encourage you to listen in to this episode! We will be exploring this overarching idea of crafting an offer that our customers actually want. This can be applied to any business — but especially with delivering strategic care.
“If you want to change your life, you need to change the way you are thinking about your life. If you want to change your practice, you need to change the way you practice. And if we want to reach more people without sacrificing ourselves in the process, we need to change the way we have always done it.” — Meghan Walker
Key Takeaways:
[:43] About today’s important episode.
[4:00] The reality of the 1:1 model of care… and why it doesn’t work for all (or even most) patients.
[6:40] My value proposition as a practitioner and how we can help more people not by lowering our prices, but by innovating our offer.
[7:40] The smarter, less expensive, more efficient way of delivering information so that we can focus on delivering strategies to our patients.
[9:10] The Biopsychosocial model of care.
[9:50] The delivery of transformational care vs. transactional care.
[10:28] The beautiful thing about stepping into transformational care.
[10:57] What we need to acknowledge as 1:1 practitioners: what is our unique selling proposition? What differentiates us from Dr. Google?
[12:06] What I’ve noticed with patients in my own practice that were not ready for or did not want 1:1 care.
[13:40] The four stages of readiness that a patient moves through on their journey to health and why we need to be crafting more than one offer (beyond 1:1 care).
[17:35] The first stage of readiness: the aspirational stage (and what we can deliver care to these types of individuals).
[20:15] The second stage of readiness: the empowerment phase (AKA the DIY phase), and what we can do to assist these patients.
[22:32] The third stage of readiness: the strategy phase and what you can do to help them move the needle on their health.
[25:08] The fourth and final stage of readiness: the growth phase — and how to keep your patients well (and not returning to your doors one year later with the same symptoms).
[27:30] The tremendous shift we have seen over the last year (in the era of COVID-19) on how care is being delivered.
[29:17] Why it is so important — more than ever — to have a hybrid practice.
[32:05] My final answer to today’s question.
[33:35] If you want to talk more about this or learn more, join our Clinician Business Labs Facebook group.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Clinician Business Labs Facebook Group
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.
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Come Join Your Tribe on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!
They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
If you are interested in continuing this discussion and sharing your thoughts, please join us on the Clinician Business Labs Facebook Group and The Entrepology Collective!
It’s officially March! The sun is shining, spring is in the air… and you know what that means: it’s the perfect time to talk about money! But don’t be scared off — we’re going to help you take control of finances! We’re talking personal empowerment, stepping into our “money power,” and the systems that we can begin to incorporate into our businesses so that we can take control of the financial part of our lives (and health) once and for all!
My guest today, April Stroink, is a profit-first certified practitioner. She works with small business owners to help them develop systems within their businesses so that their finances do not control them and they can truly move towards the state of freedom that all entrepreneurs desire.
In order to ultimately achieve solid health, we need to have a system that helps us manage our wealth. And more often than not, finances are a core source of stress. And I believe, in order to be an effective practitioner, we have to tackle our own demons with respect to our money mindset and management. For the sake of ultimately achieving strong health in our lives and in the world, we need to take control of our finances. I hope you’ll join me today in stepping into your full money power and potential!
Key Takeaways:
[1:25] About today’s episode!
[3:07] Welcoming April Stroink to the podcast!
[3:17] April introduces herself and shares why she is so passionate about the connection between health and wealth.
[5:41] Where and how we begin to develop our money mindset.
[10:15] How my money mindset shifted.
[10:32] April speaks directly to the entrepreneurs who say that they just want to help people (as if it is incongruent with the idea of making money).
[12:27] Lifting the veil on entrepreneurs’ primary sources of stress.
[13:36] Where to begin your journey in improving your mindset around money and becoming less stressed. April also shares how she has seen men and women approach money differently and how she works with individuals and couples to improve their money mindset/s and help them reach their financial goal/s.
[19:22] The importance of stepping into your “money power,” sharing financial responsibility with your partner, and understanding what’s happening with your personal finances and your business finances.
[22:29] Tina explains the profit-first methodology and how it can help you take control of your finances.
[26:43] The two ways you pay yourself as a business owner.
[28:03] What you should aim for as an entrepreneur or business owner first: predictable income.
[29:33] Common mistakes you can make around money as an entrepreneur or business owner and how to avoid them.
[33:40] Mindset blocks that Tina has observed in business owners as a practitioner.
[34:55] April recommends her top resources for money management and money mindset.
[37:38] About April’s and my upcoming masterclass!
[38:51] April’s KPIs!
[40:09] Where to learn more about April’s work.
Mentioned in This Episode:
The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources, by Lynne Twist and Teresa Barker
A Happy Pocket Full of Money, by D.C. Gikandi
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth, by T. Harv Eker
Millionaire Girls Club Podcast with Jill Stanton
More About April Stroink
April Stroink is a money coach and financial advisor who specializes in helping people
create and enjoy financial wellbeing in their businesses and personal lives. She’s the creator of the Money Fix; a suite of programs to increase financial
literacy for millennials, families, and entrepreneurs.
A certified Profit First Professional, April has hands-on experience increasing the
profits for multiple businesses (including her own) through a proven, globally-recognized system that makes businesses more profitable.
April is a gifted teacher and speaker who leads numerous workshops annually
at local colleges, business associations, and masterminds. She’s helped
hundreds of people and small businesses level-up their finances through her
workshops, group programs, and her astute one-on-one coaching.
In her previous life, April managed multiple investment teams throughout
Atlantic Canada for a national insurance company. She was also the owner
and operator of a successful Halifax retail operation.
Today, April is a money coach — a supportive guide who helps you understand
and feel confident about your finances and future goals. She’s known for her
empathy and judgment-free coaching as she combines her expertise with
her own experience of running her family business.
April also volunteers on several community boards; hosts a YouTube channel with
her daughter, talking to teens about money; and helps out with her family’s third-generation blueberry farm. Most days you’ll find April in Halifax with her
husband, their two kids, and Mango the golden retriever. On other days, you’ll
find her enjoying the slopes, the climbing crags, and the seascapes around the
world, living her best life.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: AprilStroink.ca
Social Media: Facebook @AprilStroink & LinkedIn
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.
We would also appreciate a review!
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They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
What is your financial “why?” We often talk about our “why” as entrepreneurs and business owners… But what is your financial “why” for being an entrepreneur? Let us know by following up with us on The Entrepology Collective!
2020 was a doozy but the silver lining to it was that it really was this incredible opportunity for all of us to build resilience — resilience both psychologically and physiologically.
But what does resilience really mean? And not as this esoteric, beautiful quote on Instagram; but in real life. What are the tools one would need to deploy in their own life so that when tragedy strikes they have the capacity to handle it on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level? How do we build resilience into our lives so that it’s available to us when we need it most? How do we strengthen our resilience in order to come out of situations seeing the silver lining, the lessons, and being able to integrate that experience in a healthy way?
Joining me to answer all of these questions is Dr. Tara Guzzo; a Naturopathic Doctor, friend, and expert on the idea of resilience! In our conversation together, Dr. Tara shares a really compelling story of how her own need to overcome and integrate resilience led to the starting point of building out an incredible approach to resilience in her own practice. Not only does she share tips for building and strengthening resilience, but we also get into biohacking, mindset practices, and much, much more! I can’t wait for you to join us!
Key Takeaways:
[1:13] About today’s episode with Dr. Tara Guzzo!
[3:10] Welcoming Dr. Tara to the podcast!
[3:33] Dr. Tara shares her backstory, how she’s gotten to this place in her career, and why she is so passionate about this notion of resilience!
[7:42] Prior to this experience Dr. Tara went through, had she appreciated the connection between health and resilience in the same way that she does now? Or did this experience shift her perspective in understanding this in a completely new way?
[9:37] Dr. Tara’s definition of what physical and emotional resilience is and looks like.
[10:15] How do we build resilience in the absence of trauma?
[13:05] What is the “reward” for putting in the work for building resilience?
[14:52] Are men more resilient than women?
[15:19] Why is Dr. Tara so passionate about exploring resilience in women in particular?
[17:26] Dr. Tara provides practical strategies that you can use in the moment to build resilience, strengthen resilience, and be resilient.
[22:09] What good physiological resilience looks like.
[23:23] Markers that Dr. Tara looks for as a clinician to determine if someone has good or poor physiological resilience.
[24:29] Has Dr. Tara ever leveraged continuous glucose monitoring for looking at resilience?
[25:55] Heart rate variability and the abundance of research behind this marker as an indicator of resilience in the body.
[28:32] What Dr. Tara has seen in her practice as being highly effective in raising the HRV scores of her patients.
[31:03] Tangible tips and habits you can implement today that will move the needle on your resilience and HRV scores.
[33:30] Dr. Tara’s key performance indicators!
[36:21] Where to learn more about Dr. Tara and what she’s up to!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl
More About Dr. Tara Guzzo
Dr. Tara Guzzo is a naturopathic doctor and registered acupuncturist in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. She helps busy women across Ontario who are tired, stressed, and anxious to reclaim calm, confidence, and all-day energy.
Dr. Tara is the CEO and Clinical Director of InVersa Health, a new women's health clinic combining in-person and virtual care. In 2020, she created and hosted a limited television series on Shaw Spotlight called “Elevating Women's Wellness” to expose women to novel ways of approaching their health and support building their healthcare team.
Dr. Tara is also the creator of the Resilience Reset Program designed to teach emotional self-regulation, build resilience and empower women in the face of depleting daily life stress.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: DrTaraND.ca
Social Media: Facebook @DrTaraGuzzoND, Instagram @DrTaraGuzzoND, & Instagram @InversaHealth
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
Dr. Tara and I have a challenge for you! Before you open Instagram ever again, you have to stop and take 15 seconds to focus on gratitude. Instagram is a part of a lot of our daily rituals and if you’re not intentional when you open the app, your emotions are going to get hijacked. Let us know how this practice goes for you and what changes you notice by following up with us on The Entrepology Collective!
Today we are talking about a subject matter that is particularly important to me personally — and that is the idea and notion of leadership. I believe that there is a significant deficit of leadership in our world, our country, and our communities right now — and I believe that entrepreneurs are in a very unique position to step into that role.
Joining me in this conversation is the incredible Dani Kagan. Dani is co-founder of City MOGULS, a platform that celebrates, educates, and connects innovative entrepreneurs to inspire great leaders. She is also someone who has helped pull me outside of my own comfort zone when she invited me to walk down the runway at one of her events!
In this episode, Dani and I have an amazing conversation! We talk about the essence of leadership, the role of entrepreneurs, how leadership and entrepreneurship come together, and Dani’s personal journey as an entrepreneur with City MOGULS; from how they got started as an events company to curating an incredible community and launching a membership on the other side.
There are so many gems of wisdom jammed into this episode and I’m so excited for you to join this conversation with Dani Kagan!
Key Takeaways:
[1:18] About today’s episode with our fantastic guest, Dani Kagan!
[3:00] Welcoming Dani to The Entrepology Podcast!
[3:53] Dani shares who she is and why she is so passionate about what it is that she’s doing.
[6:16] With many groups that bring together entrepreneurs, what separates City MOGULS from the rest? Why do entrepreneurs gravitate toward their community over others?
[7:40] What compelled Dani to engage in the greater conversation of leadership as an entrepreneur?
[11:20] How Dani defines leadership and about one of the leaders she looks up to the most.
[13:26] How does Dani identify incredible leaders?
[14:48] Simple doesn’t always mean easy (especially when it comes to leadership).
[16:16] Patience: a key attribute that all leaders should have.
[17:00] A key commonality between those who are able to build big, successful businesses and platforms.
[18:47] How Dani was able to build this membership component of City MOGULS; what it looks like, what it includes, how she has leveraged a following into something that is able to be monetized, and why she thinks it has been so successful.
[23:45] The importance of trial and error with entrepreneurship.
[25:00] An underrated, key piece of improving your business/event/platform/product as an entrepreneur.
[27:24] The relationship between health, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
[31:38] The importance of flexibility as an entrepreneur, taking breaks, and debunking the entrepreneur myth that you need to work 24/7 in order to accomplish anything.
[34:56] Key lessons around mindset.
[37:30] Key tenets of a successful leader.
[39:02] Dani’s key performance indicators!
[41:27] Where to learn more about Dani and City MOGULS.
[41:54] About our upcoming Clinician C.E.O. program!
[43:30] About next week’s episode!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual, by Eckhart Tolle
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike, by Phil Knight
The Clinician C.E.O — Join now before the program closes on Feb. 25th!
More About Dani Kagan
Dani is a passionate and motivated entrepreneur, mentor, and dance teacher. With her love for creating memorable experiences and connecting motivated and innovative thinkers, Dani and her co-founder, Victoria Marshman, began City MOGULS to provide a space for entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive and grow professionally and personally. What began as a one-time event to give back to Canadian causes and highlight the top entrepreneurs in the country in a fashion show, is now a flourishing community of thousands of entrepreneurs. Dani is a big believer that being a part of a community, challenges you to think bigger, see new perspectives, and help inspire more people with what you do.
Additionally, Dani is a dance teacher and choreographer at Rhythm Dance Studio and has won numerous choreography awards throughout her 12-year career. She is a fitness and yoga enthusiast and is passionate about inspiring others to get moving.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: CityMOGULS.com
Email: Dani@CityMOGULS.com
Social Media: LinkedIn & Instagram
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
Are you ready to boss up? Whether you are an associate on a split or a clinic owner renting rooms, you, my friend, are a clinician entrepreneur.
This week, I’m inviting you to join The Clinician C.E.O. It is designed to provide you with the strategies to turn your practice into a business that is poised for growth and impact. The Clinician C.E.O Methodology will add predictable revenue, patients, and organization to your business through three modules: C, E, and O.
C — Caring (for customers and patients)
E — Education-based marketing for trust and impact
O — Operational mastery.
If you are ready to accelerate your results, expand your practice, and bring your vision to life in a timely and economically viable manner, I invite you to join the program at Go.ClinicianBusinessLabs.com/The-Clinician-CEO!
As women, we are sitting on a goldmine of capacity but we never have the conversations that unlock our inner goddess. This conversation kick starts the unlocking process by identifying the blocks we women face and puts forth strategies that enable us to embrace our divine feminine.
This is the third time I have invited Dr. Stephanie Estima to be a guest on the show. I continue to ask her because she has a wealth of knowledge regarding women’s health and wellness. Dr. Stephanie shares the essential points from her new book, The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex. Her unique perspective is supported by all aspects of being female including how women are affected by the stark contrast of attempting to negotiate our way through the patriarchal, male-based systems in place today.
Be sure to tune in for this episode as we dive deep into how women can take control of their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. We discuss intuitive eating, how to listen to our bodies on a cellular level to feed them to contribute to our divine state, and navigating through our multidimensional operating system that we are only on the brink of understanding how to utilize.
Key Takeaways:
[3:48] Stephanie was driven to disseminate her information in a way a brick and mortar clinic couldn’t, so she went online.
[6:04] After transitioning from a physical practice, Stephanie had to grieve for a little while.
[7:05] Stephanie started the Better! podcast and is ready to “birth her book baby.”
[8:50] The premise of The Betty Body book is you are already a dream girl who is on the road to self-actualization.
[11:52] For females, a ketogenic diet can be an effective tool against brain fog or chronic low-grade inflammation.
[15:15] What is intuitive eating and how does it play into daily health at a cellular level?
[20:08] Women who try to fit into a patriarchal, male-based system do so to their detriment.
[23:43] The importance of a female-based morning routine.
[26:56] Women have more anxiety during the twilight hours. An evening ritual can alleviate stress and increase longevity.
[29:55] Advice about orgasms on popular media often excludes female needs.
[32:39] Being a woman is not a curse!
[35:50] Stephanie shares the best time for women to ponder critical decisions.
[39:00] Three tips for women to heighten intuition with self and care for their bodies in a whole new way.
[42:23] Negative self-talk is dangerous.
[43:51] Stephanie’s book pick, Breath is a must-read.
[45:18] Stephanie’s favorite health hack.
[46:45] Stephanie’s purpose is to help women heal their feminine energy.
[47:55] The genetic and environmental aspects of being an entrepreneur.
Mentioned in This Episode:
The Better! podcast with Dr. Stephanie
Clue Period and Ovulation Tracker
@MeghanWalker on Instagram — Visit to find out more about the CEO System masterclass webinar!
More About Dr. Stephanie Estima
Dr. Stephanie Estima is an expert in metabolism and body composition. She is a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in functional neurology, brain metabolism, and the specific application of the ketogenic diet and fasting to female physiology. Using her framework, The ESTIMA Method™, she is particularly focused on distilling strategies in nutritional proxies, movement, posture, and mindset to actualize human potential, healthspan, longevity, and achievement.
For the past 17 years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on nutrition, exercise, sleep, hormone health, and mindset. She has spoken in corporate and conference settings with audiences ranging from 50-3,000. She is one of the top writers on medium.com with approximately 300,000 new readers to her articles each month. She has been featured in Thrive Global, a division of The Huffington Post.
Dr. Stephanie is also the host of Better! With Dr. Stephanie which is designed to empower women to live better, by knowing better and doing better.
Check out her website, DrStephanieEstima.com, and sign up for her newsletter, ‘Brain Candy,’ which is sent out weekly to 200,000+ subscribers. It is full of bite-sized information on nutrition, fitness, forgiveness, mental grit, and perseverance!
Connect with my Guest:
Websites: DrStephanieEstima.com and BetterShow.co
Social Media: FB: @DrEstima, Twitter: @Dr_Stephanie, & Insta: @Dr.Stephanie.Estima
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
Do you keep a work schedule that physically, mentally, and intuitively feels wrong? Have you considered what type of schedule would better fit your body’s natural cycle? What impedes you from relishing in your divine feminine?
Let us know by joining the conversation over on The Entrepology Collective!
Today we are discussing a subject matter we have never discussed on The Entrepology Podcast before — and I’ve got to say, I think we covered it super well and really thoroughly!
My guest, Stephanie Massey, is a cancer survivor, a mother, a wife, a writer, and the daughter of a breast cancer survivor. She is also a certified cannabis educator. And what we’re talking about today is all things cannabis! How do we use it medicinally? What has been the evolution of it becoming regulated in a Canadian market? How can we leverage it in our every day lives? And how do we move beyond the stigma surrounding it from the war on drugs, and instead, into the mindset of using it as a purposeful tool?
Be sure to tune in for this episode as we unpack cannabis; from the ins and outs of getting started with it, its role on our health and our endocannabinoid system, to how we can incorporate in a greater wellness plan, and the physiology behind how it can impact our mental, physical, and psychosocial health.
Key Takeaways:
[1:15] About today’s episode with Stephanie Massey.
[3:15] Welcoming Stephanie to the podcast!
[4:00] Stephanie shares her journey and why cannabis has become such a central part of the work that she does with patients and clinicians.
[9:10] Where to start with cannabis when you don’t know the resources or language around it. Stephanie also explains the science behind the pain relief cannabis has to offer, and the difference between CBD and hemp.
[15:26] Why you should as a clinician should be taking a look at cannabis.
[16:44] What science has found about the endocannabinoid system.
[19:15] What else has a direct impact on our endocannabinoid system?
[20:02] Why would we want to influence our endocannabinoid system?
[20:54] Where and how to start if you’re curious about exploring cannabis (either recreationally or medicinally).
[24:00] The spectrum of influence that cannabis can have in the areas of health and wellness.
[28:05] Not a quick fix: why you need to have patience (and curiosity) when it comes to exploring cannabis.
[31:49] Cannabis is not the end-all-be-all solution: why you need to incorporate cannabis as part of a greater wellness plan and not only use cannabis.
[33:40] The non-medical side of cannabis: why you may want to try it recreationally and how you can navigate this space.
[38:02] What makes a more “chilled out” cannabis product vs. a more “energetic” one? How do you find out what works for you?
[41:20] The benefit of going with a balanced cannabis product (similar or equal parts THC and CBD).
[42:17] The different ways to consume cannabis.
[50:13] Stephanie’s key performance indicators!
[54:11] Where to learn more about the work that Stephanie does in this world!
[55:11] About our upcoming webinar, the CEO System masterclass.
Mentioned in This Episode:
All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr
@MeghanWalker on Instagram — Visit to find out more about the CEO System masterclass webinar!
More About Stephanie Massey
Stephanie is a Canadian mom of two teens, a wife of 25 years, a writer, and a Coffee lover. She is a young Breast Cancer Survivor and the daughter of a Breast Cancer Survivor.
Stephanie works in clinical practice at True Roots Healthcare as a Certified Cannabis Educator and Consultant. She is a Medical Cannabis Patient and Cancer and Cannabis Patient Advocate. In 2020 Stephanie co-founded a National Non-Profit Organization called EduCanNation. This is a diverse group of Cannabis Educators who are raising the level of Cannabis Education in this Country. Stephanie is a Yoga and Meditation teacher, who passionately studies the fusion of Cannabis, Restorative Yoga, and Nervous System Regulation and healing. She is a previous restaurant owner and chef, whose industry focus was organic coffee, tea, and food with a Farm-to-Table flair. She is the Co-Host of a brand new podcast called A Tincture of Time. Stephanie began blogging her journey through BC to keep all of her family and friends in the loop and has kept at it because so many people are appreciating hearing her story.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: StephieMassey.com
Social Media: Facebook & Instagram: @StephieMassey & @ThatCannabisLady
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
Have you tried cannabis before? If yes, how are you incorporating it now? And are you thinking of incorporating anything new? If not, are you considering trying it in the future after listening to today’s conversation? What are you most curious about trying out? And in which ways will you consider incorporating it into a greater wellness plan?
Let us know by joining the conversation over on The Entrepology Collective!
Thyroid disease is becoming more and more pervasive in today’s world — one could even say, epidemic. In today’s interview with my good friend, Dr. Christianson, we shed some light on exactly why this is.
Dr. Alan Christianson is a licensed Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who has focused almost his entire career on thyroid care. He is also a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Thyroid Reset Diet: Reverse Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Symptoms with a Proven Iodine-Balancing Plan (which just came out in 2021!) and The Metabolism Reset Diet: Repair Your Liver, Stop Storing Fat, and Lose Weight Naturally (2019). Dr. Christianson has also been featured on Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. Additionally, he is the founding president behind the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American College of Thyroidology. In short: he is highly-credentialed to have this conversation around thyroid health today!
This episode is for people who have had to manage thyroid disease and people who know other people in their lives with thyroid disease — which, you may be surprised to know, affects two-thirds of our population!
Key Takeaways:
[1:15] About today’s episode with return guest, Dr. Alan Christianson.
[3:12] Welcoming Dr. Alan Christianson back to the podcast!
[3:29] Dr. Christianson provides an update on how he’s been doing in the midst of the pandemic and what compelled him to write his new book, The Thyroid Reset Diet.
[4:56] Dr. Christianson explains thyroid disease and why it happens.
[6:35] Why is thyroid disease so pervasive? What are the biggest drivers of it?
[8:48] What is iodine and why is iodine tolerance a driver of thyroid disease?
[9:42] What has changed in our understanding about the connection between our thyroid and iodine?
[11:04] Is iodine in our salt an issue?
[11:15] Should we stop iodizing our food in general and just start fresh?
[15:09] Is iodine relevant in all cases of thyroid disease?
[17:18] If Hashimoto’s or hyperthyroidism is correlated with iodine excess, would we be looking at Graves’ disease as being a deficiency of iodine?
[18:16] What happens if hyperthyroidism and Graves’ are happening simultaneously?
[19:21] How do we determine our iodine status?
[20:50] Talking iodine testing methods and rate of iodine absorption.
[23:03] Non-traditional sources of iodine.
[25:26] Lesser-known sources of iodine in food.
[26:42] Is the consumption of gluten an independent risk factor for thyroid disease?
[27:24] Additional sources of iodine in food.
[27:58] Should we be vilifying iodine across the board?
[28:16] is the crux of a thyroid reset diet around reducing our iodine intake? And what else should we doing in conjunction with this to repair the thyroid? And what does the overall timeline look like in terms of seeing improvement in our thyroid health?
[30:29] Do we see any changes in antibody levels with regards to our thyroid health?
[31:10] Dr. Christianson shares about the considerations for the individuals that are currently medicated to manage their thyroid disease.
[33:47] Dr. Christianson provides some tips on how individuals can successfully get their physician on board with addressing their thyroid health with the new research that has come out.
[35:47] Dr. Christianson shares some invaluable information that is key to know about when it comes to your thyroid health.
[37:16] Where to pick up a copy of Dr. Christianson’s newest book!
[37:34] Dr. Christianson’s KPIs!
[41:04] Where to learn more about Dr. Christianson’s work!
[41:15] Thanking Dr. Christianson for joining the podcast!
[41:26] About our upcoming five-day course-building challenge!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space, by Carl Sagan
More About Dr. Alan Christianson
Dr. Alan Christianson is a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid care. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Thyroid Reset Diet: Reverse Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Symptoms with a Proven Iodine-Balancing Plan (2021) and The Metabolism Reset Diet: Repair Your Liver, Stop Storing Fat, and Lose Weight Naturally (2019).
Dr. Christianson has been featured on countless media appearances including Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. He is the founding president behind the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American College of Thyroidology.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: DrChristianson.com
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, & YouTube
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BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
Be sure to check out my Instagram page, @DrMeghanWalker, check the link in the bio, and sign up for our upcoming five-day course-building challenge! This will help take your life-changing information and package it in a way so that more people can have access to it!
If you have the knowledge to be able to move people forward, or you have an idea or a program that you want to have more people participate in, the course-building challenge is just for you!
A lawyer and self-care — you’ve probably never put these two concepts together but they are the exact two concepts that we are bringing together today in my conversation with Andrea Henry!
Andrea Henry is a lawyer and an entrepreneur who leads her own firm. Andrea is approachable, knowledgeable, and someone I have often turned to for years and send my clients to consistently.
In this episode, Andrea shares her own story; from what drove her to really create her own path as it pertains to how she’s going to build a career in the legal system, to how she’s going to build a small business on her own, and the type of impact she wants to have for small business owners. We also talk about how to scale your business and make more money with less time, as well as all of the biggest mistakes that we see small business owners make and what they can do to avoid these major mistakes that lead to heartache and stress down the road. If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner this is a not-to-miss conversation full of invaluable advice and key insights!
Key Takeaways:
[1:22] About today’s episode with my incredible guest, Andrea Henry!
[2:27] Welcoming Andrea Henry to the podcast!
[3:14] Andrea shares her story, why her approach to building her legal practice is so important to her, and how she has gotten to this point in her career.
[5:10] Andrea speaks about what her journey of scaling her business has looked like.
[8:42] How did Andrea navigate the situation of when someone would call her firm and specifically request her?
[10:18] How much of Andrea’s time is spent working directly with clients vs. the scalability of her business?
[10:58] How working with a lawyer could free up capacity within your life.
[14:30] Advantages of working with a business lawyer.
[15:31] Andrea’s thoughts on business partnerships and collaborations.
[21:55] Good debt vs. bad debt.
[24:55] How lawyers enable small business owners and entrepreneurs to have more freedom in their lives.
[33:00] Why wealthy people stay wealthy and become wealthier and why having a conversation with a lawyer while building your practice up can save you millions of dollars.
[35:38] What you should invest in first with your business.
[36:08] Symptoms of not being able to progress in your business.
[37:16] A lesson in how your peace of mind, your capacity to grow, and your ability to be a visionary is tied to your ability to find the right advice from the right people.
[41:41] Andrea’s key performance indicators!
[46:14] Where to learn more about the work that Andrea is doing in this world.
[46:33] Thanking Andrea for joining the podcast!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Henry Business Law
The Secure Startup
More About Andrea Henry
Andrea is a Cambridge-educated lawyer with more than a decade of experience working with businesses of all sizes and at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. When she started her firm, she had $1000, three clients, and A LOT of hustle — growing her practice to six figures in under a year.
Her clients come to her passionate about their businesses but unsure about whether they are protected in the next stage of growth. Andrea started Henry Business Law to help ambitious entrepreneurs feel safe and secure in their businesses and enjoy the exhilaration of growing with the confidence that they have the right legal protections in place.
Connect with my Guest:
Websites: HenryBusinessLaw.com and TheSecureStartUp.ca
Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
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CALL TO ACTION
After listening to this episode, would you consider consulting with a lawyer to help scale your business? Let us know by joining the conversation over on The Entrepology Collective!
As we move into 2021, I’m really excited about the potential, and the possibility, of taking the learnings we had from 2020 and applying them towards our future. And I can’t think of a better guest than Dr. Joan Rosenberg to help us do that!
Dr. Joan Rosenberg is a best-selling author, consultant, media expert, and master clinician. She is also a cutting-edge psychologist who is known globally as an innovative thinker, acclaimed speaker, and trainer. On top of this, Dr. Rosenberg is a two-time TEDx speaker, a member of the Association of Transformational Leaders, and the author of the incredible book, 90 Seconds to a Life You Love: How to Master Your Difficult Feelings to Cultivate Lasting Confidence, Resilience, and Authenticity.
In this episode, I was really excited to have the opportunity to pick Dr. Rosenberg’s brain about how we can sit in uncomfortable feelings so that we can build a more resilient state of psychology and self as we enter into this new year. We talk confidence, true emotional strength, and how to leverage Dr. Rosenberg’s formula for handling difficult feelings. You won’t want to miss out on this topical, enlightening conversation as we move into 2021!
Key Takeaways:
[1:27] About today’s guest and episode!
[3:00] Welcoming Dr. Joan Rosenberg to the podcast!
[3:43] Dr. Joan Rosenberg shares some background about her career and journey.
[5:50] The relationship between uncomfortable feelings and confidence.
[7:23] Dr. Joan Rosenberg speaks about the two categories of people in 2020 and what separates them.
[9:32] Is the mindset of not taking responsibility learned or genetic?
[10:12] Handling difficult feelings is the foundation of feeling confident. Dr. Joan shares her formula to help achieve this for yourself!
[15:51] How to begin to demonstrate this formula and concept to your children and help them sit in these uncomfortable emotions.
[18:52] People often fear that letting their emotions out will make them last longer. Dr. Joan Rosenberg shares her insights on this.
[21:48] Why harsh self-criticism is the worst thing you can do to yourself.
[24:03] The difference between happiness and inner peace.
[28:06] What true emotional strength looks like (not the fake-it-till-you-make-it kind.)
[31:36] How we can pursue 2021 from a different angle even while experiencing fear and anxiety about what the future might hold.
[36:12] What Joan learned about herself in 2020.
[37:52] As a psychologist and a clinician, what does Joan predict that 2020 will leave us with, as a society?
[40:17] The opportunity and message that we need to focus on as a collective, moving into 2021.
[41:30] What I’ve learned in 2020.
[42:57] Dr. Joan Rosenberg’s KPIs!
[47:07] Where to find out more about Dr.Joan Rosenberg’s work!
[47:54] Thanking Dr. Joan Rosenberg for joining the podcast.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Second Firsts: A Step-by-Step Guide to Life after Loss, by Christina Rasmussen
More About Dr. Joan Rosenberg
Best-selling author, consultant, media expert, and master clinician, Dr. Joan Rosenberg, is a cutting-edge psychologist who is known globally as an innovative thinker, acclaimed speaker, and trainer.
As a two-time TEDx speaker and member of the Association of Transformational Leaders, she has been recognized for her thought leadership and global influence in personal development. Along with serving as a blogger for Psychology Today, Dr. Rosenberg has been a featured expert in multiple documentaries, and on TV, radio, digital, and print media. She speaks on how to build confidence, emotional strength, and resilience; how to achieve emotional, conversational, and relationship mastery; how to integrate neuroscience and psychotherapy; and suicide prevention.
Her latest book, 90 Seconds to a Life You Love: How to Master Your Difficult Feelings to Cultivate Lasting Confidence, Resilience, and Authenticity, was released in February 2019.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: DrJoanRosenberg.com
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter
TEDx Talks: TEDxSantaBarbara: “Emotional Mastery: The Gifted Wisdom of Unpleasant Feelings” and TEDxRoseburg: “Grief: The Pathway to Forgiveness”
LinkedIn Learning Course: “Dealing with Grief, Loss, and Change as an Employee”
If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:
Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.
We would also appreciate a review!
Come Join Your Tribe on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!
They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!
BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women
Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO
Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!
CALL TO ACTION
Let’s move into 2021 with a greater understanding of our feelings and a greater sense of confidence!
This week, I want to know what you learned in 2020 and the biggest lesson you will be taking with you in 2021. Let us know by joining the conversation over on The Entrepology Collective!