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What if healing the world started with healing the way we connect?

In this deeply moving and faith-filled episode, Stacy Shewey, founder and CEO of Hands 4 Life, shares how personal tragedy, faith, and community led her to build a global movement uniting orphaned children and isolated seniors through intergenerational living. Her story is one of profound loss, divine purpose, and a vision for a world rooted in compassion, simplicity, and love.

We explore:
✅ How Hands 4 Life is reshaping elder care and youth mentorship through shared community
✅ The lessons of the Blue Zones—longevity, simplicity, and belonging
✅ Turning grief into purpose and tragedy into impact

This conversation will leave you inspired to live more intentionally, love more openly, and remember what truly connects us all.

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💼 linkedin.com/in/stacyshewey

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What if your biggest breakdown was actually the beginning of your breakthrough?

In this honest and energizing episode, Justin Bullock, co-author of Tilting the Balance, joins host Nick Houpt for a deep conversation on burnout, self-discovery, and the six-year journey behind their book. Together, they explore how friendship, vulnerability, and purpose turned a shared struggle into a movement built on balance, awareness, and aligned living.

We explore:
✅ The story behind Tilting the Balance and how it came to life
✅ How burnout and personal setbacks became the fuel for purpose
✅ Why every journey toward balance starts within
✅ How technology (including AI) can enhance creativity and mindfulness
✅ The power of surrender, resilience, and trusting the process

This conversation isn’t just about writing a book—it’s about becoming the kind of person who could. Whether you’re chasing growth, rebuilding after burnout, or just trying to find your rhythm again, this episode will meet you where you are.

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🌐 tiltingthebalance.com
📘 facebook.com/groups/794565405636420
💼 linkedin.com/in/justinmbullock

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What if healing your body started not with a prescription, but with faith, breath, and the food on your plate?

In this transformative conversation, Dr. Dana Cooper, founder of N. Harmony Functional Medicine, shares how his own battle with chronic acid reflux led him from conventional medicine to studying indigenous healing practices in Costa Rica. Today, he’s helping thousands reset their gut, restore energy, and reconnect with purpose through holistic functional medicine.

We explore:
✅ How gut health influences your mood, sleep, and mental clarity
✅ The dangers of hidden sugars and how to spot them on food labels
✅ Why fasting, deep breathing, and movement reset your digestive system
✅ What “eating more like Jesus” really means in today’s world

Packed with science, spirituality, and practical insight, this episode will change how you think about food, health, and faith forever.

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📸 instagram.com/nharmonyfunctionalmedicine
💼 linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-cooper-dc-cfmp-b1b81b122

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What if success wasn’t about chasing more, but about creating meaning in what you already do?

In this thoughtful and inspiring conversation, we sit down with Justin Snavely, creator, craftsman, and store manager of Mustache Merch in historic downtown St. Augustine. From turning a backyard shed into a thriving lifestyle brand to handcrafting beard balms and men’s grooming products, Justin shares how creativity, patience, and presence transformed his work and his life.

We explore:
✅ The mindset shift from “success equals money” to “success equals meaning”
✅ Daily routines that bring balance, focus, and peace
✅ How self-care and masculine energy can coexist

Whether you’re chasing a dream, rebuilding after burnout, or just craving more balance in your routine, Justin’s story is a reminder that fulfillment isn’t found, it’s crafted.

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📸 instagram.com/mustachemerch
📸 instagram.com/snavelyjustin

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What if your emotions weren’t meant to be managed, but released?

In this healing-centered episode, Linda Smiley, founder of Life Force Healing, takes us deep into the world of body coding, energy work, and human design. After a high-pressure career in corporate sales and a battle with unexplained health issues, Linda found herself on a path of holistic healing that changed her life, and the lives of those she now serves.

We explore:
✅ The basics of body coding and muscle testing, and why they work
✅ What Human Design reveals about your true energetic blueprint
✅ How men and women experience (and avoid) emotional release differently
✅ Daily grounding tools to reset, rebalance, and reconnect with your body

Whether you’re on your healing journey or just starting to get curious, this is a powerful reminder that balance isn’t about doing more. It’s about listening deeper.

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🌐 lfhealing.com
📸 instagram.com/lifeforcehealinglinda
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What if the key to understanding insurance, and living with less stress, had nothing to do with policies and everything to do with mindset?

In this practical and motivating episode, Mike Chimento, founder of The Chimento Group, shares how he built a business rooted in integrity, resilience, and balance. With over a decade of experience helping families and businesses navigate open enrollment, Mike’s approach is refreshingly human, focusing on clarity, compassion, and trust over sales tactics.

We explore:
✅ What it means to lead with integrity in business and in life
✅ Building habits, boundaries, and systems that prevent burnout
✅ Why financial success starts with discipline, not hustle

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a parent, or just someone trying to make sense of rising premiums, this episode will leave you with practical tools to protect what matters most, while keeping your life in balance.

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📞 (386) 878‑6408

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What if the key to moving forward was reconnecting with the version of you that’s been buried, ignored, or silenced?

In this powerful and soulful episode, we sit down with Amanda Andrade, clinical hypnotherapist, intimacy coach, and author of If You Allow It, You Can Feel It. Amanda unpacks how hypnotherapy, inner child healing, and emotional awareness can unlock decades of suppressed self-worth, and help you rewrite the story you've been living.

We explore:
✅ How to connect with your inner child and start healing buried emotions
✅ How cultural narratives of shame and silence can be rewritten
✅ Why self-talk and emotional release are essential, not optional
✅ The real definition of intimacy (hint: it starts with you)

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your story, ashamed of your emotions, or disconnected from your truth, this episode is your permission to begin again.

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What if confidence, kindness, and presence could unlock the life you’re really meant to live?

In this thoughtful and uplifting episode, we sit down with Philip Sykes, founder of The British School of Excellence, to explore how etiquette and emotional intelligence go far beyond manners, they're essential tools for building balanced, authentic, and empowered lives.

Drawing from decades of global experience, Philip breaks down how small habits in the way we speak, show up, and connect with others can change everything, at home, in business, and within ourselves.

We explore:
✅ The link between etiquette, confidence, and personal empowerment
✅ Why emotional intelligence is foundational to success in every area of life
✅ How to teach self-respect and social awareness at any age
✅ Tools to build charisma, presence, and conscious leadership
✅ Creating a culture of excellence, starting with how you treat yourself

Whether you’re navigating relationships, building a business, or simply trying to live with more purpose, this episode is filled with practical insights and timeless wisdom.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Philip Sykes:

🌐 thebritishschoolofexcellence.com
📸 instagram.com/thebritishschoolofexcellence
💼 linkedin.com/company/the-british-school-of-excellence

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