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Conversations to educate businesses on how to discuss topics of health (physical, mental, financial) and implement all into their company. Episodes include guests who are experts in a variety of fields and our own experiences as business owners and leaders.

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May 28, 202642 min

How High Performers Use Data to Optimize Their Health with Kyle Gonzalez of COYA

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 LinkedInINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net

April 27, 202631 min

Why Mental Health Is the Biggest Hidden Cost in Healthcare | Nawal Roy

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/nawalroyINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net

April 27, 202650 min

Why Posture, Breathing & the Nervous System Drive Pain, Performance & Burnout with Kasia Galica

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 itThe role of breathing and vision in postureHow screens impact development and movementWhy corporate wellness often backfiresA smarter approach to long-term healthThis episode will change how you think about movement, work, and wellness.Find more about Kasia's program:Instagram: HERELOA Movement: HEREPosture Restoration Institute: HEREMove with Kasia: HEREPractitioner Neal Hallinan: HEREINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net

January 22, 202640 min

Burnout Recovery for Leaders: The Mindset Patterns That Keep You Stuck with Entrepreneur and Author Tracy Doyle

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 AmazonTracy on InstagramTracy on LinkedinINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net

December 18, 202540 min

The Root Causes of Chronic Illness: Functional Medicine with Dr. Aaron Hartman of Richmond Integrative Medicine

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: UncurableHis own podcast is here: Made For HealthOn Instagram: InstagramFacebook: FacebookINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net

December 3, 202552 min

Reversing Obesity: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Li of Valley Obesity Medicine & Diabetes

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.INSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net

October 10, 202539 min

Your Mouth Is the Gateway to Health with Dr. Sheri Salartash (Dynamic Dental Wellness)

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 LearnFluoride & 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 GuestDr. 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 wellnessINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net

August 8, 202540 min

The Financial Industry Is Broken — There's a better way, Retire.US Leader Michael Scarpati

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 CoveredThe 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 UsInstagram: @healthyteamhealthybizLinkedIn: Josh Phelps | Healthy Team, Healthy Business Podcastfinancial 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 podcastINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net

June 17, 202538 min

Heart Rate Variability: The Ultimate Wellness Metric with Dr. Torkil Færø

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 videosINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net

May 19, 202536 min

Drink Like Nature: Gut Health, Kombucha, and the Power of Fermentation with Joan Karp

Episode 69 – Drink Like Nature: Gut Health, Kombucha, and the Power of Fermentation with Joan KarpIn 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 EpisodeKeystone Cultures Co. – https://keystonecultures.com📍 Get Joan’s kombucha locally at: Geraghty’s Micro Farm📲 Connect with Joan: @keystonecultures.co on Instagram🔊 Listen Now OnSpotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | Your Favorite AppINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net