What if healing is not something that happens to you but something you actively participate in every single day?

In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, I sit down with Steve White, founder of Brae 100 and HomeTeams, to explore what real healing actually looks like beyond the clinic walls. Steve shares the moment in nature that changed the trajectory of his life, why forgiveness may be one of the most powerful biological interventions we have, and how discipline outperforms motivation when it comes to lasting transformation.

We break down the science behind agency, community, and caring, including how stress physiology, inflammation, and immune function are influenced by mindset, behavior, and connection. This conversation is a reminder that the most important medicine often happens in the other 23 hours of your day.

If you are navigating chronic illness, supporting someone you love, or looking to reclaim ownership of your health and purpose, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

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Episode Highlights:

• The moment of being lost and the wake-up call in nature
• Remembering who you are when life pulls you off course
• Forgiveness as a biological and spiritual reset
• Why caring for others improves immune function and health
• Cynicism, belief, and why imagination matters in healing
• Discipline over motivation and how real change actually happens
• The 23-hour rule and reclaiming agency over your health
• Healing as a team sport and the HomeTeams model
• Why nature remains the most powerful medicine

What happens when you stop playing it safe and trust your inner knowing?

In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu sits down with Robin Switzer, founder and CEO of Hack Your Health, to explore what it really means to bet on yourself and turn personal healing into a global movement.

Robin shares her deeply personal journey from metabolic dysfunction, emotional eating, and identity patterns that no longer served her, to becoming a trusted leader in the health optimization space. Along the way, she reveals the hidden tax of disconnection, the courage required to follow intuition when logic says play it safe, and why learning to pause may be the most powerful medicine of our time.

After COVID, when many would have walked away, Robin faced one of her most defining moments. She lost a business partner and chose to use her own 401K to keep the mission alive. There was no safety net, only conviction.

This conversation is about becoming. It is about choosing purpose over fear, listening to your inner guidance, and leading with clarity in uncertain times.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Power of the Pause: How creating space between stimulus and response restores clarity and agency
• Identity Before Biology: Why lasting healing starts beyond weight, diets, and symptoms
• From Healing to Mission: How trusting intuition can transform personal struggle into collective impact
  
  

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Episode Highlights

• Five to Thrive: Robin's non-negotiables for energy and clarity
• The Weight of Identity: Breaking free from emotional eating and diet culture
• Betting on Herself: Cashing out a 401K to protect a movement
• The Messy Middle: Moving from unconscious patterns to conscious choice
• What's Next in Health: Hormones, peptides, and personalized medicine

Are you tired of the "eat less, exercise more" mantra that leaves you fatigued and frustrated? In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, I sit down with nutrition expert Dani Conway to debunk the biggest myths in women's health. We dive deep into why traditional diet culture fails women over 40 and how shifting from chronic restriction to nutrient density can actually unlock your best body and energy yet.

We discuss the power of resistance training over cardio, the essential role of animal fats for hormone health, and why your "nervous system" might be the hidden reason you aren't seeing results. It's time to stop starving and start living.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "Eat More to Weigh Less" is a metabolic game-changer.
• The importance of hitting 100g of protein daily for hair and skin health.
• How to navigate the "Silent Crisis" of fatigue and weight gain in your 40s.

Resources:

• Get the #1 Bestseller: Download the 2nd edition of Thrive State at thrivestatebook.com.
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Episode Highlight:

• The Five to Thrive: Dani's journey from 65 lbs overweight to her leanest, strongest self at 49.
• Breaking the "Starvation" Cycle: Why diet culture and "fat-free" myths are ruining women's metabolisms.
• The Foundations of Fuel: The "100g Protein Rule" and why animal fats are non-negotiable for hormones.
• Beyond the Plate: Using lab testing and nervous system regulation to break through weight loss plateaus.
• Sustainable Success: Tactical tips for busy women to batch cook and prioritize their health.