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What role does the body play in shaping our thoughts, emotions, health, and success? In this episode of Healthy Team Healthy Business, we sit down with Brian Trzaskos, founder of Somatic Coaching Academy and co-author of Manifestation For Dummies, to explore the powerful connection between the body, nervous system, mindset, and personal transformation. Brian shares lessons from more than three decades as a physical therapist working with patients recovering from traumatic injuries, chronic pain, and major life challenges. Through those experiences, he discovered that healing and growth involve far more than physical recovery alone. We discuss:  Somatic coaching  Manifestation and conscious creation  Nervous system regulation  Emotional resilience  Goal setting and personal growth  Healing after trauma  Leadership and self-awareness  Parenting and emotional development  The science behind mindset and behavior change Key Takeaways ✔ What you focus on grows ✔ You're already manifesting every day ✔ The body and mind constantly influence one another ✔ Nervous system regulation drives performance ✔ Small daily practices can create major change over time Resources 📚 Manifestation For Dummies  https://www.manifestationguide.com 🌐 Somatic Coaching Academy  https://somaticcoachingacademy.com Connect with Healthy Team Healthy Business 🌐 https://healthyteamhealthybusiness.net 📸 Instagram:  @healthyteamhealthybiz INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

In this episode of Healthy Team Healthy Business, we sit down with Kyle Gonzalez from Coya to explore the intersection of health optimization, wearable technology, executive coaching and sustainable performance. Kyle shares his personal journey from athlete and exercise science student into the world of health startups and explains why so many entrepreneurs, executives and high performers struggle with stress, burnout, sleep and recovery. We discuss:  wearable health technology  HRV and recovery tracking  sleep optimization  burnout in leaders  executive health coaching  workplace wellness  stress management  sustainable habits  hydration and nutrition  mental performance coaching  longevity and performance Kyle also explains how Coya combines wearable data with real human coaching to help professionals build long-term healthy habits instead of relying on short-term fixes. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, HR professional or someone interested in optimizing health and performance, this episode delivers practical takeaways you can apply immediately. Key Takeaways  Why sleep is a performance advantage  The “3-2-1 Rule” for better sleep  How wearable data helps behavior change  Why stress is not always bad  The connection between recovery and leadership  Why self-care improves workplace performance  How sustainable habits outperform extreme wellness trends Resources & Links 🔗 Coya Website 🔗 Follow Koya on Instagram 🔗 Follow Koya on LinkedIn INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

Mental health isn’t just a personal issue — it’s one of the largest drivers of healthcare cost, performance, and overall well-being. In this episode of Healthy Team Healthy Business, we sit down with Nawal Roy, Founder & CEO of Holmusk, to explore how data is transforming the way we understand and treat mental health. Nawal shares how his company has built one of the largest mental health datasets in the world — and why the current system is failing to properly address the problem. In this episode, we cover:  Why mental health is significantly underdiagnosed  How mental health impacts physical health outcomes  The broken incentives in the healthcare system  Why treating symptoms without addressing mental health falls short  How data and AI could transform mental healthcare Key Takeaway: If we don’t start treating mental health as a core healthcare issue, costs will continue to rise — and outcomes will continue to suffer. Resources & Links: 🌐 Holmusk Website: https://www.holmusk.com 🔗 Connect with Nawal Roy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawalroy INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

Chronic pain, poor posture, and burnout aren’t discipline problems — they’re body system problems. In this episode, we explore how posture, breathing, vision, and environment shape health and performance. Kasia details how our diaphragm is the strongest muscle and it is what gives us structure if we train it and use it properly.  She is a posture restoration specialist and we unpack what that means and how it works in this very informative episode. We cover: Why chronic pain may not be originating where you feel it The role of breathing and vision in posture How screens impact development and movement Why corporate wellness often backfires A smarter approach to long-term health This episode will change how you think about movement, work, and wellness. Find more about Kasia's program: Instagram: HERE LOA Movement: HERE Posture Restoration Institute: HERE Move with Kasia: HERE Practitioner Neal Hallinan: HERE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

Burnout isn’t just stress—it’s a cycle that often starts internally and shows up as overwhelm, conflict, and emotional shutdown. In this episode, Tracy Doyle shares how high performers can break the loop and rebuild clarity. Tracy Doyle is an entrepreneur and leadership mentor, and author of Life Storms, a practical framework for burnout recovery and sustainable leadership. What you’ll learn (bullets): The stages of burnout: stress → overwhelm → conflict → breaking pointWhy burnout is often an internal pattern, not just a work problem“Deceptive complacency” and why burnout returnsA practical one-minute mindful reset you can use immediatelyHow burnout impacts leadership, culture, and relationships If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or high achiever feeling stuck in the cycle, this episode is a must-listen. Find her book on Amazon Tracy on Instagram Tracy on Linkedin INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

In this episode of Healthy Team, Healthy Business, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Hartman of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine to explore the REAL root causes behind chronic illnesses — from mold exposure and processed foods to stress, sleep, and environmental toxins. Dr. Hartman shares why so many patients fall between medical specialties, collect “normal labs,” and still don’t feel well. His systems-based approach connects the dots between the gut, brain, heart, immune system, environment, toxins, diet, and lifestyle — revealing patterns traditional medicine misses. We discuss powerful stories from his practice, including a business owner who suffered five strokes before discovering the trigger was mold in his home, and how Dr. Hartman helps people recover from chronic Lyme, autoimmune disease, long-COVID, chronic fatigue, and mystery illnesses. You’ll also hear why: 80% of heart disease and 70% of cancers can be prevented with lifestyleProcessed food and industrial fats are driving metabolic diseaseStress and sleep are two of the biggest “health levers” for entrepreneursOur healthcare system can’t reverse chronic disease using 15-minute visitsA functional medicine intake takes hours — and why it needs toWearables, HRV, circadian rhythm, and light exposure matter more than everThe future of chronic care will be education-driven, patient-led, and root-cause focusedWhether you’re a leader responsible for a team, someone navigating chronic symptoms, or simply trying to improve your long-term health, this conversation is packed with insight you won’t hear in traditional medical settings. Check out this amazing story here: Uncurable His own podcast is here: Made For Health On Instagram: Instagram Facebook: Facebook INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

Today on Healthy Team, Healthy Business, we welcome Dr. Michael Li, a physician who recently opened Valley Obesity Medicine & Diabetes right here in Winchester, Virginia. After over a decade in hospital medicine and serving as Chief Medical Officer at a large community health center, Dr. Li stepped away from the traditional model to build something different — a specialized obesity care practice focused on time, personalization, and root-cause medicine. Obesity is one of the most pervasive chronic diseases in America, and Dr. Lee shares why so many patients (and physicians) struggle to address it inside the rushed, overloaded primary-care system. He explains how obesity fuels 200+ chronic conditions, why new GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound) are changing the landscape, and what comprehensive obesity care should look like. From lifestyle medicine and specialized lab work to real talk about bariatric surgery and pharmaceutical options, Dr. Li breaks down what’s working, what’s evolving, and why this epidemic demands a new care model built around time, empathy, and science-based strategies. INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

What if your oral health could influence your thyroid, sleep and airway, heart and brain, and even your immune system? In this episode of Healthy Team, Healthy Business, the hosts talk with Dr. Sheri Salartash, holistic/biological dentist and founder of Dynamic Dental Wellness, about how dentistry connects to whole-body wellness—and the practical steps anyone can take to protect it. Dr. Sheri breaks down big topics in simple terms: why fluoride exposure can tangle with thyroid balance, how a “dead tooth” after a root canal can add to the body’s burden, why mouth breathing dries the mouth and disrupts sleep and immunity, and how gum health and bone health are foundational—not just cosmetic. You’ll also hear about in-office markers like salivary pH and nitric oxide and safer at-home options such as nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste. What You’ll Learn Fluoride & thyroid: Why some patients explore fluoride-free care and nanohydroxyapatite as a remineralization alternative.Root canals & total load: The “dead tooth” concept, infection risk, and when extraction + restoration may be considered instead.Mouth vs. nose breathing: How mouth breathing dries the mouth, acidifies the oral environment, and impacts sleep/airway—especially in kids.Gum health = whole-body health: Why bleeding gums and periodontal issues matter for inflammation, heart/brain risk, and metabolic health.Clinic measures that matter: Using salivary pH, nitric oxide levels, and oral microbiome awareness to guide care.About Our Guest Dr. Sheri Salartash is a holistic/biological dentist and naturopathic practitioner who leads Dynamic Dental Wellness. Her approach blends safe, biocompatible materials with airway-centric care, practical nutrition, and functional insights so patients can heal from the inside out. Listen & subscribe to Healthy Team, Healthy Business for more conversations at the intersection of health, leadership, and real-world wellness.  Website: www.healthyteamhealthybusiness.net  holistic dentistry, biological dentist, Dr. Sheri Salartash, Dynamic Dental Wellness, fluoride and thyroid, nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste, root canal risks, dead tooth, mouth breathing airway sleep, nitric oxide saliva, gum disease heart health, oral systemic health, functional medicine dentist, dental wellness podcast, workplace wellness INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

In this episode of Healthy Team, Healthy Business, we speak with Michael Scarpati, co-founder of RetireUS, to talk about the dirty truth behind the financial services industry — and what you can do about it. ✅ Learn how 95% of financial advisors aren't legally required to act in your best interest. ✅ Discover the new subscription-based model bringing fiduciary guidance to small investors. ✅ Why having a 401(k) or brokerage account doesn’t mean you're financially healthy. ✅ The #1 blind spot most people have about retirement (and how to fix it now). ✅ The surprising connection between financial wellness and physical health. If you've ever felt confused, skeptical, or underserved by traditional financial advisors, this conversation will completely reframe how you think about money, risk, and your future. 🔑 Key Topics Covered The hidden flaw in most financial advice modelsWhat it really means to work with a fiduciaryHow to set meaningful financial goalsThe “financial red flags” most people don’t know they haveWhy protecting your money is more important than chasing growthMike Scarpati is a financial strategist, educator, and co-founder of RetireUS — a tech-enabled platform that gives everyday Americans affordable access to fiduciary financial planners without asset minimums. 🌐 Learn more: https://retire.us 📣 Connect With Us Instagram: @healthyteamhealthybizLinkedIn: Josh Phelps | Healthy Team, Healthy Business Podcast financial wellness, fiduciary advisor, retireUS, financial health, personal finance advice, how to plan for retirement, independent financial advice, financial literacy, financial planning podcast, money mindset, healthy team podcast INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

In this episode of the Healthy Team Healthy Business podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Torkil Færø, Norwegian general practitioner, emergency physician, author of the best-selling book The Pulse Cure, and expert in heart rate variability (HRV) and wearable health tech. Dr. Færø explains how HRV is one of the most powerful biomarkers we have for understanding the body's response to stress, sleep, food, alcohol, exercise, and more. Using wearables like the Garmin watch, Oura Ring, and WHOOP band, he shares how everyday people—and especially business leaders—can leverage HRV data to make better lifestyle decisions, prevent chronic illness, and improve energy, resilience, and performance. 🔍 Topics We Cover: What is heart rate variability (HRV) and why it mattersThe autonomic nervous system and how HRV reflects its balanceWhy alcohol, late meals, and even chili might be tanking your recoveryThe surprising impact of wearables on personal and team healthHow HRV data reveals stress you didn’t even know you hadUsing continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and HRV together for insightHow employers can use wearable tech to create healthier, higher-performing teams🛠 Tools & Wearables Mentioned: Garmin Watches (recommended for HRV tracking)Oura RingWHOOP BandCGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors)📚 Resources: The Pulse Cure by Dr. Torkil Færø (available in English on Amazon)Dr. Færø on Instagram: @drtorkilWebsite: www.thepulsecure.comTorkil Færø (@dr.torkil) • Instagram photos and videosINSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

Episode 69 – Drink Like Nature: Gut Health, Kombucha, and the Power of Fermentation with Joan Karp In this deliciously insightful episode, we welcome Joan Karp, founder of Keystone Cultures, a Pennsylvania-based fermented beverage company helping people “drink like nature.” Joan joins us to share her journey from backyard brews to being a farmers market favorite, with a mission rooted in one simple truth: you are nature. We dive deep into the microbial magic of kombucha and water kefir, how they support the gut-brain connection, and the real stories behind how these living beverages are changing lives — from easing acid reflux to helping people ditch diet soda and feel emotionally lighter. This episode is for anyone curious about: The real health benefits of fermented drinks beyond the trendHow kombucha is made — including what a “mother culture” really isWhy your gut might be the most important garden you’ve never seenHow Joan’s kombucha helped families tackle digestive issues and even supported therapy outcomesThe difference between kombucha, water kefir, and dairy kefir — and which one might be right for youPlus, we talk about: How local farm markets are helping to bring gut health to more communitiesWhy barefoot meetings might just be the healthiest leadership tactic around🧬 Mentioned in This Episode Keystone Cultures Co. – https://keystonecultures.com📍 Get Joan’s kombucha locally at: Geraghty’s Micro Farm📲 Connect with Joan: @keystonecultures.co on Instagram🔊 Listen Now On Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | Your Favorite App INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

In Episode 68 of the Healthy Team Healthy Business podcast, we welcome leadership consultant and Schooley Mitchell franchise owner Shawn Stratton. Drawing from decades of experience leading wilderness expeditions around the globe, Shawn shares powerful insights into team dynamics, trust-building, and leadership under pressure. We discuss: How wilderness leadership mirrors the workplaceBuilding trust and managing conflict in tight-knit teamsFinancial health for businesses: cutting costs without cutting cornersHow Shawn transitioned into cost-saving consulting with Schooley MitchellWhether you're leading a team up a mountain or through quarterly KPIs, this episode is packed with wisdom on mental, relational, and financial resilience. 🔗 Resources & Mentions: Shawn’s TEDx Talk: The Power of Teams Schooley MitchellShawn’s LinkedIn: Shawn Stratton📣 Learn more at www.healthyteamhealthybusiness.net INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

Struggling with low employee engagement or team misalignment? In this episode of Healthy Team Healthy Business, we talk with Brett Hoogeveen, co-founder of BetterCulture, about how intentional leadership and a strong workplace culture can transform your team—and your bottom line. Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or HR professional, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to improve team performance, boost employee morale, and create a thriving work environment. 🎯 Key Topics Covered: 00:00 – Meet Brett Hoogeveen: Leadership expert & BetterCulture co-founder03:15 – What makes a great company culture (and why most fall short)09:50 – Leadership mistakes that kill culture and how to avoid them16:30 – How to get your team aligned and engaged22:45 – The ROI of investing in culture and leadership training30:10 – Easy, high-impact steps to build a better team today36:55 – Final tips + how to access free tools from BetterCulture✅ Ready to build a workplace where people want to show up and perform at their best? Visit https://betterculture.com/hthb for free resources, tools, and insights that support better leadership and business growth. On Facebook: (2) Facebook On Instagram: BetterCulture (@betterculture) • Instagram photos and videos On Linkedin: (22) BetterCulture: Overview | LinkedIn INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

Curtis May joined our show today to discuss his approach to helping investors really lay out a plan and execute it well.  He describes himself as a 'defensive coordinator' for wealth planning and he explains it incredibly well.  He helps people set goals, find a path to achieve them, then execute each step.  When a business owner or their team can relax about their financial health, other parts of their life can also improve.  This concept is so important to grasp and made for a great episode.  Find more about Curtis below: The Practical Wealth Show Curtis' website Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]

Amy Eiges is a health coach and reformed chronic dieter who is passionate about helping others recover from the diet-binge-gain-shame cycle she struggled with for years. Since discovering ketogenic and low-carb lifestyle, she has lost over 200 pounds and has both reversed pre-diabetes and resolved lifelong depression. “When I was just starting out, facing 200 pounds to lose seemed insurmountable, and the idea I would ever be where I am now was unfathomable. Know this: I am not extraordinary. I just finally got the right advice, put one foot in front of the other and didn’t look back. I know now that it can be done, but after battling this war for 40 years I had lost hope that it was really, truly possible. I am living proof that it is.” Amy shared her story with us and the story of the medical practice she's joined and how they work with employers to improve metabolic health of employees and de-prescription, reduce lost sick time and improve productivity.  All of this decreases costs for group coverage plans and helps the businesses who are helping their teams.   The team at Toward Health has a proven, winning formula and can likely help your business too.  Check out their links below and check out the Low Carb MD podcast for even more stories and to learn more about what they do. Find more on instagram Find more on Facebook Find more on X INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK OUR WEBSITE EMAIL: [email protected]