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Send us Fan Mail Functional Medicine for Health & Wellness is about finding the root cause of symptoms, so you can improve energy, sleep, focus, resilience, and longevity. In this episode of The OWN IT Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer sits down with Dr. Will Cole to break down what functional medicine really is (root cause medicine vs symptom chasing), why functional medicine telehealth matters, and how to filter modern health & wellness noise with discernment. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ What Functional Medicine actually is (evidence-based + diagnostics/labs + root-cause healing) ✅ Why telehealth functional medicine matters (how Will built a virtual functional medicine clinic early) ✅ A discernment filter for modern health & wellness (major in the majors, stop chasing noise) ✅ The gut–brain axis + inflammation connection (“if your gut is off, your brain is off”) ✅ How stress/trauma + the nervous system impact physiology (and why burnout is bi-directional) ✅ The OWN IT thesis: health as worship, not performance (faith + physiology together) ✅ Why “normal labs” doesn’t always mean “healthy” (rapid-fire segment) =============================================================================== About Dr. Will Cole Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world, having started the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Will Cole is the host of The Art of Being Well podcast and bestselling author of: 📚 Intuitive Fasting 📚 Gut Feelings 📚 Ketotarian 📚 The Inflammation Spectrum New book (with Dr. Josh Axe): 📘 Heal Your Cells: Reversing the Irreversible — A Proven Plan to Heal Faster, Reclaim Energy, and Unlock Longevity 🔗 Available for pre-order now. Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been chasing health and wellness but still feel stuck — spiritually full, yet physically drained — this episode may be the shift you need. Pastor Andrew Carter and Justin explore the connection between faith and biology, showing how true stewardship leads to sustainable energy, discipline, and peace — not guilt-driven striving. This conversation is not about perfection. It’s about alignment: building daily rhythms that support your calling and help you live with greater clarity, capacity, and freedom. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ The real purpose of stewardship — and why it goes far beyond aesthetics 🙏 Prayer vs. obedience: the missing step that keeps so many people stuck 📈 A framework for consistency without extremes 🥗 Where to start this week: sleep, nutrition, movement, and rhythm =============================================================================== About Pastor Andrew Carter: Pastor Andrew Carter is the lead pastor of Royal City Church in Inglewood, California, and one of the most compelling voices of this generation for faith that’s real, bold, and lived, not just preached. With a powerful redemption story and a deep understanding of both leadership and personal transformation, Andrew reaches millions across platforms, meeting people where they are and calling them back to truth, purpose, and wholeness. =============================================================================== Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause changes how women should fast. In this episode, OWN IT coach Stefanie Billette breaks down a practical rhythm: 15-hour fasts, 17-hour autophagy fasts, and a 24-hour gut reset + when to stop fasting. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Perimenopause vs. menopause (what’s happening + why it can last years) ✅ The fasting rhythm: 15h / 17h (autophagy) / 24h (gut reset) ✅ When to stop fasting (late-cycle window) ✅ 5-1-1 schedule if your cycle is skipping ✅ How to break a fast (and what to eat first) =============================================================================== About Stefanie Billette  Stefanie Billette is an OWN IT Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist through the American Council on Exercise. She also holds a B.S. in Psychology and an M.S. in Management. Her background as a K–12 and college educator, along with completing pre-med and pre-nursing programs, cemented her passion for functional nutrition and led her into health coaching. Stefanie began coaching in 2019, helping clients manage chronic symptoms and optimize health. Her personal experience reversing her own autoimmune disease through nutrition and supplements motivates her work daily. She has supported clients with a wide range of conditions, including metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, and digestive issues. In 2020, Stefanie founded and solely operated an autoimmune-friendly food manufacturing company. She has published numerous articles and books, including: “You Are What You DON’T Eat: How elimination diets saved my son’s life, allowed me to reclaim mine, and empowered my daughter to change the course of hers.” A lifelong competitive tennis player and former Zumba instructor, Stefanie balances high-intensity sports with dance, yoga, and pilates. Her coaching approach is nurturing, client-centered, and focused on lifestyle changes that are both attainable and rewarding. Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to experience an elevated life, with more energy, clarity, and control? ⚡️🧠 Here’s the real issue: your problem isn’t information, it’s compromise. Every day your body asks: will you lead, or will you negotiate? 🧭 In this episode, Justin breaks down why the body rewards obedience and punishes negotiation, and the daily standards most people avoid: • Sleep before you’re tired 😴 • Eat before you’re starving 🍽️ • Move before you’re motivated 🏃‍♂️ Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail  Longevity isn’t a future goal, it’s something you can experience today. In this episode, Justin shares 5 radical truths about longevity and why living longer starts with daily state, not more hacks: regulate stress, build safety in your body, and stack regulated days through sleep, breath, movement, and relationships. You’ll learn: Why longevity is a state problem, not a time problemWhy people chase longevity when they don’t feel safe in their bodyHow the market sells the future—and keeps you stuckWhy you don’t build a long life… you stack regulated daysWhy vitality is immediate, not eventual Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail 💥 How do you rebuild energy + joy when you’re a busy mom stuck in chronic stress? In this episode, Justin and OWN IT Coach Emily Rusch break down mom burnout vs. stress and the simple system that actually helps moms stay consistent without the all-or-nothing trap. ✅ In this episode, we cover: ⚡ Stress vs. burnout: how to tell the difference (and why it matters) 🔍 Signs moms often miss: short fuse, dullness, sleep issues, “doing everything right” but getting worse 🧠 The “do it all” trap: comparison, guilt, and “shoulds” that keep you stuck 🗓️ Non-negotiables that work: priority = order, not time spent 🔁 Plan A / Plan B consistency: staying on track without all-or-nothing 📉 Sleep + HRV trends: how data can guide better recovery decisions 🤝 Support as a strategy: why asking for help removes the stressor holding you back 👤 About Emily Rusch (OWN IT Coach) Emily is a wellness advocate, health coach, and fitness instructor with 20+ years in the health industry — from hospitals and clinics to mind/body studios. She earned her BSA in Health Science from Brenau University and her certification in holistic nutrition from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She’s also a certified Pilates instructor and a published author, with stories featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul. A former gymnast and dancer, Emily is passionate about balancing performance, nutrition, and mental resilience. She specializes in helping women shift from burnout to balance by building sustainable routines aligned with each client’s goals, values, and physiology. Her expertise includes habit formation, nervous system regulation, anxiety release, and improving sleep quality through awareness, clarity, and powerful questioning. Outside coaching, Emily teaches group fitness, walks her dog, reads, and experiments with new recipes for her husband and three boys. Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re procrastinating on your health until “after this quarter” or “in January,” this is your wake-up call. Tomorrow isn’t promised, so stop waiting and start stewarding your health today. A friend told me he’d start his health journey in January… and then he passed away. This episode isn’t meant to scare you, it’s meant to wake you up. In this episode (3 truths): - Tomorrow isn’t promised - Delayed obedience is disobedience - Stewardship is love in action I have a question for you: What have you been saying “later” to? Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of the wellness industry selling endless health hacks, supplements, biohacking tools, and protocols—but you still feel tired, anxious, inflamed, or stuck? In this episode of The OWN IT Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer breaks down Artificial Health: external “optimization” without real healing… and how to return to the rhythms that actually restore wholeness. 🤔 The questions we keep asking: “What’s the best supplement for sleep?” “Is cold plunging going to change my life?” “Everyone is taking peptides… should I?” “How much protein do I actually need?” But more tools don’t automatically create transformation. ✅ In this episode, you’ll learn - What Artificial Health is (and why modern wellness often fails) - 3 signs you’re trapped in protocol culture (more tools, less transformation) - Why supplements + biohacks can’t replace daily rhythms - The foundations that rebuild energy, clarity, resilience, and wholeness Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail We pray for healing… then pray over fast food. We ask God for energy… but won’t take a walk. We ask for mental clarity… while sabotaging sleep. What are we doing? This episode is about partnership: prayer that becomes preparation. Faith isn’t passive — faith prepares. And when your daily habits align with the design God created, breakthrough becomes sustainable. In this episode: • Why we keep praying for what we refuse to prepare for • How “seed before harvest” applies to your health (sleep, steps, stress, food, boundaries) • Why discipline, consistency, and commitment aren’t pressure — they’re obedience in motion • The identity shift that ends excuses: “I can’t” → “I choose not to” • A simple “next yes” framework you can start today Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail If your “community” still leaves you feeling lonely, it might be fake connection at scale. Today Justin shows how to replace shallow community with real inner-circle depth. We live in a time of endless “communities,” but many of them create counterfeit connection—big rooms, shallow access, and no real development. If you’ve felt unseen, spread thin, or disconnected, it may not be you. It may be the structure. In this episode: - Why scale isn’t intimacy (and why big groups can still feel empty) - The Wellness Paradox: your nervous system often needs fewer people, deeper ties - The 3–9–Many model (inner circle → close circle → outer circle) - How isolation impacts stress, recovery, burnout patterns - A simple challenge to identify your 2–3 people and commit consistently Your challenge Write down your 2–3. Text them today. Set something consistent.  Let yourself be known—because transformation doesn’t require scale… it requires presence. Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 Before you start using peptides… listen to this. What do peptides do to your body? In this episode, I break down peptide therapy— benefits, risks, side effects, and who should (and shouldn’t) use peptides. We cover BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, and GLP-1 medications like semaglutide/tirzepatide, plus the sourcing and stacking mistakes that raise risk. Peptides are everywhere right now. Some people treat them like a miracle. Others treat them like they’re dangerous. The truth is simpler: Peptides are tools. And tools only help when the foundation is in order. ✅ In this episode, you’ll learn: • What peptides are (amino acid chains that act like signals in the body) 🧬 • Natural peptides vs synthetic, lab-made peptides (and why that matters) 🧪 • The spectrum: naturally occurring peptides → FDA-approved therapeutic peptides → research peptides 📊 • What the science suggests (and doesn’t confirm) about BPC-157 + TB-500 🔍 • Growth-hormone peptides (CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin): real effects, real risks ⚡ • GLP-1s (semaglutide / tirzepatide): benefits + tradeoffs people ignore ⚖️ • Peptide therapy risks: purity, sourcing, stacking, and long-term unknowns ⚠️ • A simple filter: tool vs shortcut—who peptides are actually for ✅❌ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical concerns. Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail 🧠 Sedentary behavior isn’t a lack-of-information problem. It’s an IDENTITY problem. ✈️ Airports simply expose it: when stressed and rushed, most people default to comfort over movement. In this episode of The OWN IT Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer breaks down why “more options” (gyms, equipment, healthier food) rarely create lasting change, and why real transformation starts with: Beliefs ➝ Identity ➝ Standards ➝ Daily Choices 💪 👇 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why humans choose rest over movement (especially under stress) ✅ How identity silently drives your health decisions every day ✅ Why environment design matters — but only when it supports identity ✅ Practical standards to OWN YOUR DIFFERENT (even while traveling) If you’ve ever thought “I know what to do… so why don’t I do it?”... this will reframe the root cause and give you a way forward. ⚡ Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 LOW HRV? Before you let one number decide your day… listen to this. HRV explained: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is NOT a scorecard, it’s a SIGNAL. In this episode, I break down what low HRV means, why HRV can drop even when you feel fine, and the #1 mistake high performers make when HRV drops: chasing daily scores instead of reading the weekly/monthly trend. Most leaders don’t burn out because of one big event. They burn out from unseen accumulation and HRV helps you see the invisible so you can adjust your rhythm, recovery, and habits before it costs you. ✅ In this episode, you’ll learn: • What HRV actually is (and what it’s NOT) • What low HRV means (and why it can happen even if you feel fine) • The #1 mistake: treating HRV like a grade/identity instead of a guide • Why “recovery/readiness scores” can create confusion (and what to focus on instead) • How to measure HRV correctly (and why nocturnal HRV can be most useful) • Why trends vs single days (weekly/monthly trend lines) • The most common reasons HRV drops (sleep, alcohol, stress, travel, training load, inflammation) • What “good” HRV looks like (benchmarks + YOUR baseline) • Should you change your whole day based on HRV? (No, use it to guide small adjustments) Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail Keywords rest, exhaustion, rhythm, spiritual health, Elijah, Jesus, mental health, self-care, abundance, obedience Summary In this episode of The Onyx Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer discusses the importance of rest in a world that often glorifies busyness and exhaustion. He draws parallels between his own experiences and the biblical story of Elijah, emphasizing that rest is not a sign of weakness but a necessary part of spiritual and physical health. The conversation explores how God responds to our exhaustion, the significance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in life, and how intentional rest can lead to greater capacity for service and fulfillment. Takeaways Rest is not quitting; it is obedience. Exhaustion can distort our perspective and emotions. God cares about our physical well-being as much as our spiritual. Rest is essential for clarity and direction. Jesus modeled the importance of rest in His ministry. We often mistake exhaustion for spiritual failure. Rest allows us to reconnect with our purpose. A healthy rhythm is crucial for spiritual and physical health. Rest is preparation for what is to come. Living like Jesus requires intentional rest. Sound bites "Rest is obedience." "The journey has been a lot for you." "We need to learn to rest well." Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Onyx Show 00:58 The Power of Rest in a Burnt Out World 02:54 Elijah's Journey: Exhaustion and Restoration 08:54 God's Response to Exhaustion 13:04 The Importance of Rhythm and Rest 19:00 Living Like Jesus: The Call to Rest 23:08 Preparation Through Rest Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...

Send us Fan Mail Keywords intentional living, health, rhythm, chaos, recovery, productivity, personal growth, mental health, relationships, self-care Summary In this episode of The Onyx Show, host Justin Rothling-Schofer discusses the significance of establishing intentional rhythms in life to enhance health, productivity, and relationships. He shares personal experiences and insights on how chaos can disrupt our well-being and emphasizes the importance of rest and recovery. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own rhythms and make necessary adjustments to achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life. Takeaways Intentional rhythms paired with consistent habits lead to inevitable outcomes. Health is primarily about rhythm, not discipline or willpower. Living without rhythm leads to disconnection and exhaustion. Chronic stress is a modern epidemic affecting our health. Rest and recovery are essential for building strength and capacity. Dysfunction can become familiar, making it hard to recognize chaos. Establishing personal rhythms can enhance productivity and creativity. Awareness of chaotic rhythms can lead to better health choices. Regular breaks and intentional downtime can rejuvenate relationships. Success requires a different approach than what is commonly practiced. Sound bites "Dysfunction has become so familiar." "What rhythms have I put in place?" "Own your different." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Intentional Living 02:56 The Importance of Rhythm in Health 05:46 Chaos vs. Rhythm: The Modern Struggle 12:07 Rest and Recovery: The Key to Strength 17:58 Establishing Personal Rhythms for Success Support the show 💪 OWN IT Coaching If you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching. It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data.  Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit ============================================================================ ✝️ Holy Health If you are looking for a complete, faith-centered health pathway, renewed energy, restorative sleep, mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and long-term strength—this is what we do inside Holy Health. It’s a discipleship-based health system that bridges Scripture and science through identity-first teaching, guided rhythms, movement, nourishment, breathwork, community accountability, and daily spiritual practices—so health becomes worship and strength fuels your calling. ➡︎ Join Now: https://holyhealthbook.com/ ===================================================================...