When we talk about health, we often focus on the physical and mental pieces. But what about our spiritual health?

And what does spirituality actually mean if you don't consider yourself religious?

In this episode of The Human Health Collective Podcast, I sit down with Kate Caldwell for a conversation about spirituality, embodiment, identity, meaning, purpose, belonging, and the many ways our spiritual health overlaps with how we experience ourselves and care for our bodies.

Kate takes a body-based approach to spiritual care, using practices including facilitated dialogue, breathwork, trauma-sensitive yoga, and self-aware movement to help make spirituality feel more practical and accessible. We talk about how awareness of the body can help us recognize choices, reconnect with a sense of agency, and better understand what we may need.

We also explore the difference between spirituality and organized religion and broaden the conversation beyond traditional definitions. Kate describes spirituality through the lenses of identity, meaning and purpose, connection and belonging, and the values that shape how we move through the world.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What "spiritual health" can actually mean
• Spirituality versus organized religion
• Why you don't have to be religious to explore your spiritual health
• Identity, values, meaning, and purpose
• Connection, belonging, and our relationship with ourselves
• The relationship between spirituality and the physical body
• Embodiment, interoception, and developing greater self-awareness
• Breathwork, movement, yoga, and other awareness practices
• Agency and creating more choices when we feel stuck
• How religious and spiritual traditions can influence the way we view and care for our bodies
• Worthiness, self-care, sacrifice, and shame
• What it can look like to care for ourselves as whole human beings

This conversation is a reminder that whole-person health may include pieces we don't always know how to name. Spiritual health doesn't have to look one particular way, and exploring it may begin with simply asking: What gives my life meaning? What do I value? Where do I feel connected? And how am I actually living those things?

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What if you're already practicing mindfulness without even realizing it?

In this episode of The Human Health Collective Podcast, I sit down with Neil Place for a conversation about mindfulness, mental health, movement, sport, and what it actually means to be present.

We unpack what mindfulness really means beyond meditation and sitting quietly with your thoughts. Neil describes it as observation without judgment, and throughout our conversation, we explore what that can actually look like in everyday life.

From sports and competition to running, movement, relationships, mental health, and the moments we often rush through without noticing, mindfulness can be a tool for understanding yourself, getting out of autopilot, navigating discomfort, and becoming more intentional about how you respond to what's happening around you.

We also talk about Neil's work at the intersection of mindfulness and sports psychology, the role sport can play in developing young people, and why performance doesn't have to come at the expense of mental health or the person behind the athlete.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• What mindfulness actually means and why it's more than meditation
• How you may already be practicing mindfulness without realizing it
• The connection between mindfulness, mental health, movement, and performance
• Why self-awareness can help us get out of autopilot
• Learning to observe thoughts, emotions, and discomfort without immediately judging them
• Using mindfulness to navigate pressure and improve performance
• The role of identity, values, and self-awareness in sport and life
• Why resilience isn't about ignoring discomfort or simply pushing through
• How coaches can create healthier and more compassionate environments
• The power of sport to build connection, community, and lifelong relationships
• Why meaningful change often requires slow, relational work rather than a quick fix

At The Human Health Collective, we believe better health starts with better conversations. Our goal is to bring together people from across healthcare, wellness, fitness, mental health, and our community to challenge the way we think about health and help all of us better understand the whole person.

If you enjoyed this conversation, follow The Human Health Collective Podcast, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with someone who could benefit from becoming a little more present in their own life.

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What if you didn't have to wait until something hurts to start taking care of your body?

In this episode of The Human Health Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Pamela Dyess of Full Circle Rehab & Health to talk about a more proactive approach to physical therapy, movement, performance, and long-term health.

We explore why physical therapy can be about so much more than recovering from an injury, and how understanding your body, building strength, improving movement, and prioritizing recovery can help you continue doing the things you love for years to come.

We also get into the realities of balancing training with recovery, the overwhelming amount of health information we're exposed to, nutrition, performance, and why being healthy doesn't have to mean doing everything perfectly.

Whether you're training for a competition, trying to stay active as you get older, dealing with a nagging issue, or simply wanting to feel and perform better, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to be injured to invest in your health.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Why physical therapy shouldn't only start after an injury
• The difference between rehabilitation, prevention, and performance
• Training for the activities and life you actually want to live
• How strength and movement can support longevity
• Finding the balance between pushing your body and allowing it to recover
• Why more exercise isn't always better
• Nutrition, recovery, and the fundamentals that support performance
• The overwhelm created by conflicting health information online
• Why health doesn't have to be as complicated as we've made it
• Building a sustainable approach to feeling and performing your best

At The Human Health Collective, we believe better health starts with better conversations. Our goal is to bring together professionals from across healthcare, fitness, wellness, and our community to challenge outdated thinking, bridge gaps in care, and help people better understand their health.

If you enjoyed this conversation, follow The Human Health Collective Podcast, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with someone who could benefit from hearing it.

Connect with Dr. Pamela Dyess:
Full Circle Rehab & Health
🌐 fullcirclerh.com
📲 Instagram: @fullcircle_rehabhealth

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What if the most powerful medicine isn't found in a prescription—but in the way we live every day?

In this episode of The Human Health Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Suzannah Bozzone, a board-certified Family and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, to explore what it truly means to prevent disease instead of simply treating it.

Together, we discuss why chronic disease continues to rise despite advances in modern medicine, how our daily habits shape our long-term health, and why lifestyle medicine is transforming the future of healthcare.

From nutrition, movement, stress management, sleep, and social connection to workplace wellness and behavior change, this conversation challenges the traditional "sick care" model and offers a more proactive, sustainable approach to living a healthier life.

Whether you're trying to improve your own health, support your family, or simply better understand how your everyday choices influence your future, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what medicine really means.

• What Lifestyle Medicine is—and why it's one of the fastest-growing medical specialties
• Why our healthcare system often focuses on treating disease instead of preventing it
• The six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine and how they work together to improve health
• The role of nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and relationships in preventing chronic disease
• Why lasting behavior change is so much harder than simply knowing what to do
• Workplace wellness and how our environments shape our health habits
• How curiosity, compassion, and education empower people to take ownership of their health

At The Human Health Collective, we believe that better health starts with better conversations. Our mission is to bring together experts from diverse disciplines to bridge the gaps in healthcare, challenge outdated thinking, and empower people with practical, evidence-based tools to live healthier lives.

If you enjoyed this conversation, we'd love your support.

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Website: www.mytruehealthjourney.com

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Getting Strong Changes Everythingwith Matthew Sheets

What if getting stronger had less to do with the weight on the bar—and more to do with the life you want to build?

In this episode of The Human Health Collective Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Sheets, owner and coach at Be Strong Health & Fitness, to talk about why strength is so much more than exercise.

Together, we explore how strength training builds confidence, resilience, discipline, and healthier habits that extend far beyond the gym. Matthew shares his journey into coaching, the philosophy behind Be Strong, and why sustainable health is built through consistency—not perfection.

Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or you've been training for years, this conversation will challenge the way you think about movement, motivation, and what it truly means to become stronger.

• Why getting stronger improves every area of life—not just your fitness

• The difference between chasing motivation and building consistency

• How small daily habits create lasting change

• Why community and accountability are essential for long-term success

• The role of strength training in longevity and overall health

• Building confidence through progressive challenges

• Why sustainable health is about becoming stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally

At The Human Health Collective, we believe better health starts with better conversations. Our mission is to bring together experts from different disciplines to challenge outdated thinking, bridge the gaps in healthcare, and empower people with practical, evidence-based strategies that help people thrive.

If this conversation inspired you, we'd love your support.

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What’s the difference between simply working out and actually training with intention?

In this episode of The Human Health Collective Podcast, Dr. Libby Schwartz sits down with Darryl Eubanks, strength coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Still Life Athletics, for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really means to build a strong, healthy, capable body.

Darryl shares his unconventional path from athletics and football to studying music and opera, working with at-risk youth, bodybuilding, coaching, and ultimately building businesses centered around fitness and nutrition.

Together, Darryl and Libby explore why exercise alone isn’t the whole picture and why the way we approach training, nutrition, recovery, and long-term health matters.

They dig into the difference between working out and training, why having a goal changes how you should approach exercise, and Darryl’s philosophy of prioritizing health first, then movement, then strength, and finally aesthetics.

The conversation also gets personal as Darryl shares his experience with significant Achilles injuries and the lessons that came with them, including an important reminder: just because your body can do something doesn’t necessarily mean it has been prepared to do it.

Whether you’re training for performance, strength, aesthetics, longevity, or simply to feel better in your everyday life, this episode will challenge you to ask:

What are you actually training for?

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

• The difference between training and simply working out• Why your goals should determine how you exercise• Building health before chasing aesthetics• Darryl’s approach to movement, strength, and physical capacity• Why looking fit doesn’t always mean being healthy or capable• Progressive overload and intentional programming• Nutrition as fuel for performance, recovery, and overall health• Why your body needs to be prepared for the demands you place on it• Darryl’s experience with Achilles injuries and what they taught him• The relationship between athleticism, strength, and longevity• How bodybuilding influenced Darryl’s understanding of fitness and nutrition• Why sustainable health requires more than one perfect workout or diet• The value of coaching, community, and having a bigger purpose behind your training

ABOUT DARRYL EUBANKS

Darryl Eubanks is a strength coach, entrepreneur, and lifelong athlete whose approach to fitness goes far beyond simply getting a workout in.

His journey has taken him through athletics, football, music and opera, working with at-risk youth, teaching, bodybuilding, strength coaching, nutrition, and entrepreneurship. Through his work, Darryl helps people approach fitness with greater intention and build bodies that are not only strong, but capable and prepared for the lives they want to live.

His philosophy puts health first, followed by movement, strength, and aesthetics, creating a framework for fitness that extends far beyond what we see in the mirror.

CONNECT WITH DARRYL EUBANKS

Still Life Athletics: https://stilllifeathletics.com/

Instagram: @darryleubanks.fit https://www.instagram.com/darryleubanks.fit/

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ABOUT THE HUMAN HEALTH COLLECTIVE

The Human Health Collective is built around the idea that better health starts with better conversations. Through conversations with healthcare providers, coaches, experts, entrepreneurs, and people working across different areas of health and wellness, we explore the many interconnected pieces that influence what it means to be truly healthy. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need to rethink the way they’re approaching their workouts.

What if community is one of the most powerful forms of medicine we have?

In this episode of The Human Health Collective Podcast, I sit down with Regina Gee Sherwin, Co-founder of Community Gains, to explore one of the most overlooked pillars of health: meaningful human connection.

In a world where we're more digitally connected than ever, many people are feeling increasingly isolated, overwhelmed, and burned out. Together, we discuss why community isn't just something that's "nice to have"—it may be one of the most powerful contributors to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

From entrepreneurship and leadership to mental health, purpose, and belonging, this conversation is a reminder that our health is shaped not only by the choices we make, but by the people we surround ourselves with.

• Why authentic community is essential for long-term health and resilience• The connection between belonging, burnout, and mental health• Why asking for help is a sign of strength—not weakness• Building meaningful relationships in a busy, disconnected world• Supporting entrepreneurs through collaboration instead of competition• How purpose and service create healthier communities• Small ways to cultivate deeper connection in everyday life

At The Human Health Collective, we believe health is more than exercise and nutrition. It's about creating environments where people can thrive together. This conversation is a powerful reminder that better health begins with stronger communities.

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This episode is a little different. No guest, no interview, just me sharing a little more about who I am, how I got here, and why I’m building The Human Health Collective.

My path has been anything but linear. From studying nutrition and food science, to working in a research lab, competing in bodybuilding, becoming a physical therapist, navigating thyroid cancer during PT school, moving across the country, starting my own cash-based physical therapy practice, and eventually finding my way into community building, none of it was part of some perfectly mapped-out plan.

But looking back, I can see how all of those experiences shaped the way I think about health today.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing more of the story behind Movement Mantra, Health Chatts, and ultimately, The Human Health Collective. I talk about why I started questioning the traditional healthcare model, what I learned from conversations with more than 100 people across healthcare and wellness, and why I believe some of the biggest opportunities for better health exist in the spaces between our individual specialties.

Because health is complicated. It’s nuanced. And no single profession, provider, or approach has all the answers.

The Human Health Collective is my attempt to create more connection between those worlds and make those conversations more accessible to everyone.

In this episode, I talk about:

• My very nonlinear path into physical therapy and entrepreneurship
• How my own health experiences shaped the way I see healthcare
• Why I knew the traditional path wasn't the right fit for me
• The story behind starting Movement Mantra Physical Therapy
• Why community became such an important part of my life and work
• How conversations with 100+ healthcare and wellness professionals changed my perspective
• The gap I saw between traditional healthcare and the broader wellness world
• How Health Chatts eventually became The Human Health Collective
• Why nuance matters when we're talking about health
• The vision for creating better collaboration across healthcare and wellness
• Why this podcast is about asking questions, staying curious, and having conversations rather than pretending any one person has all the answers
• Where The Human Health Collective is going next

This episode is really an introduction to the bigger vision behind everything we're building.

I don't know exactly what The Human Health Collective will look like five years from now, and I think that's part of what makes it exciting. The goal is to keep listening, learning, connecting people, and creating something that helps make better health more accessible for everyone.

Because we're still figuring it out.

And really, it's just the beginning.

If you enjoyed this episode, follow The Human Health Collective Podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it with someone who believes healthcare can be more connected, collaborative, and human.

Connect with Dr. Libby Schwartz:
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Better Health. For All.