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Welcome to The Heart Led Business Show, where compassion meets commerce and leaders lead with love! Join us as we spotlight visionary business leaders who defy the status quo, putting humanity first and profits second. From heartfelt strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast is your compass in the world of conscious capitalism. Tune in and let your heart guide your business journey!

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July 9, 2026Episode 15135 min

From Commando to Calm with Tim Thomas

Send us Fan MailMost heart-led entrepreneurs don't fail because they lack passion. They fail because they give too much of themselves away.That's exactly why I wanted to have this conversation with Tim Thomas.A former Special Forces Commando turned founder of Breathwork In Bed, Tim has learned that building a meaningful business isn't about becoming a martyr. It's about creating lasting impact without sacrificing your own health, energy, or financial future.In this episode, we unpack what it really means to run a heart-led business, why purpose and profit belong together, and how something as simple as your breath can transform the way you lead, serve, and live.We also explore Tim's powerful "3 P Test" for creating lasting impact, why charging your worth keeps your mission alive, and the mindset shift that helped him stop giving from depletion and start leading from abundance. Plus, Tim shares a simple breathwork exercise you can use immediately to calm your nervous system and sleep better.🎧 If you're building a business that serves others, this conversation might just change the way you think about success.📌 Key Takeaways✔️What a Heart-Led Business Really Looks Like✔️The 3 P Framework for Lasting Impact✔️From Special Forces to Entrepreneur✔️Why Better Sleep Changes Everything✔️Stop Giving from Depletion✔️Become an Energetic Millionaire✔️Why Heart-Led Entrepreneurs Must Charge Their Worth✔️A 2-Minute Breathwork Reset You Can Use Anywhere📌 About the GuestTim Thomas is a former Special Forces Commando and the founder of Breathwork In Bed. After overcoming PTSD, chronic stress, and poor sleep, he discovered the transformative power of breathwork. Today, he helps people improve sleep, reduce stress, and reconnect with themselves through simple, science-backed breathing techniques that create lasting change.📌 Additional Resources👉Website: www.breathworkinbed.com.au👉LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bettersleepbetterworld👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/breathworkinbed 👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed👉TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@breathworkinbed👉YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BreathworkInBed👉Breathwork in Bed App: Breathwork In Bed - Apple Store 👉Breathwork In Bed - Google Store ✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tomjackobs.com/from-commando-to-calm-with-tim-thomas/Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources

July 2, 2026Episode 15024 min

Heart Over Scalpel with Dr. Connor Ziegler

Send us Fan MailWhy would someone walk away from a successful business?Not because it was failing, but because it no longer aligned with their purpose.In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Dr. Connor Ziegler, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Vitality Orthopedics and Biologics, who left a thriving medical practice to build one centered on exceptional patient care.We explore what it really means to build a heart-led business, one that puts people first without sacrificing profitability. Connor shares why delivering extraordinary value, taking calculated risks, and staying true to your mission became the foundation of both his impact and his success.If you're an entrepreneur, healthcare professional, or business owner wondering whether you can build a business that's meaningful and profitable, this conversation is for you.🎧 Watch now and discover why leading with heart might be your greatest competitive advantage.📌Key Takeaways✔️What a heart-led business looks like in modern medicine ✔️Why “industrialized orthopedics” leaves patients underserved ✔️The leap from insurance-based care to a concierge model ✔️Risk tolerance vs. responsible planning✔️Delivering outcomes patients actually care about, not just procedures ✔️Why over-delivering makes price objections fade ✔️The future of hybrid healthcare models 📌About the GuestDr. Connor Ziegler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Vitality Orthopedics and Biologics. He specializes in concierge orthopedic care, regenerative orthobiologics, and advanced non-surgical and surgical treatments. Inspired by his humble upbringing, Dr. Ziegler is passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that helps people move better and live healthier lives. 📌Additional Resources👉Website: www.connorzieglermd.com | www.vitalityorthopedics.com👉LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/connor-ziegler-3b1334b👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/vitalityorthopedics👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/connorzieglermd👉Free Live Webinar: Avoid Surgery. Reclaim Your Mobility ✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Unearth the insights within! Tap HERE: https://tomjackobs.com/heart-over-scalpel-with-dr-connor-ziegler/ to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.✨Up Next…~Tim Thomas, a former Special Forces Commando and founder of Breathwork in Bed, helping people reduce stress, sleep better, and improve their well-being through the power of breath. Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources

June 25, 2026Episode 14924 min

Resilience in Heart-Led Entrepreneurship with Dawn Staudt

Send us Fan MailCan a yoga studio become more than a business and turn into a true community lifeline?In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Dawn Staudt, founder of Heart and Light Yoga, a Nashville-area yoga studio built around connection, accessibility, and heart-led service.Dawn’s journey is anything but ordinary. She opened her studio right before 2020 changed everything, navigated the reality of running a brick-and-mortar business, balanced a day job, leaned on her marketing background, and kept showing up even when growth felt slow.We talk about the real side of entrepreneurship: building community, managing fear, staying resilient, letting go of control, and finding momentum through small, consistent action.Dawn also shares how Heart and Light Yoga became more than a place for yoga classes. It became a space where people can gather, feel supported, and reconnect with themselves and others.🎧Watch or listen to this episode if you want an honest, inspiring look at what it really means to build a business with both heart and purpose.If this conversation inspires you, please like, share, and subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show so more entrepreneurs can learn how to build profitable businesses without losing their heart. 📌Key Takeaways✔️What heart-led business really means ✔️Opening a yoga studio in March 2020✔️Marketing without a $10K ad budget ✔️Building community through book swaps, bees, and barre ✔️Navigating scarcity mindset and financial fear ✔️Planning vs. surrender: when less control creates more growth ✔️Why action beats anxiety every time 📌About the GuestDawn Staudt is a 200hr E-RYT®, 500hr RYT®, and YACEP® yoga teacher, life coach, and founder of Heart and Light Yoga. With years of teaching experience, she blends mindful movement with personal growth. Known for her warm, free-spirited nature and love of nature and animals, often called “Snow White”, she creates a safe, inclusive space where students can grow with confidence on and off the mat.📌Additional Resources👉Website: www.heartandlightyoga.com👉LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dawnstaudt👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartandlightyoga👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/heartandlightyoga✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Unearth the insights within! Tap HERE: https://tomjackobs.com/resilience-in-heart-led-entrepreneurship-with-dawn-staudt/ to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.Up Next…~Dr. Connor Ziegler, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Vitality Orthopedics and Biologics PLLC, specializes in concierge orthopedic care, regenerative orthobiologics, and advanced treatment solutions. Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources

June 18, 2026Episode 14829 min

Why Alignment Beats Strategy in Business Growth with Melanie Benson

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when alignment, sales, and heart-led leadership collide? You get a conversation that might just reframe how you see business forever.In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Melanie Benson, authority amplifier for expertpreneurs and creator of a top 1% podcast, Amplify Your Success. Melanie has spent decades helping coaches and service professionals turn invisible brilliance into powerful, profitable businesses—without losing their authenticity in the process.We go deep into what it really means to build a heart-led business in a noisy, AI-driven world—and why she believes the future will swing back toward real human connection. She also shares the behind-the-scenes evolution of her own business, including the uncomfortable moments that forced her to rethink success, money, and alignment.If you’ve ever felt torn between purpose and profit, or wondered how to scale without selling your soul, this episode will land.🎧 Tune in now to hear how heart, strategy, and sales can actually work together, and why your voice matters more than ever.👉 Listen/watch the full episode and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations that put humanity back at the center of business.📌Key Takeaways✔️What a heart-led business really means ✔️Why AI can’t replace an authentic human connection✔️The hidden resistance that keeps entrepreneurs from making money✔️Turning “salesy” into service-driven conversations✔️Recognizing when your business is out of alignment ✔️The power of intentional pauses vs. stuck stagnation✔️Building prosperity as a spiritual practice✔️Why selling something that doesn’t light you up is a hard no📌About the GuestMelanie Benson is an Authority Amplifier and visibility strategist who helps coaches, experts, and thought leaders become the go-to voice in their industry. As host of the Top 1% podcast Amplify Your Success, she has spent over 25 years helping entrepreneurs turn visibility into profitable growth. 📌Additional Resources✔️Website: www.melaniebenson.com✔️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/success✔️Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachmelaniebenson✔️Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachmelaniebenson✔️YouTube: www.youtube.com/melaniebenson✔️Podcast: Amplify Your Success ✔️Messaging Cheat Sheet & ✔️Profitable Visibility Method: https://coach.melaniebenson.com/rocs-method✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Unearth the insights within! Tap HERE: https://tomjackobs.com/why-alignment-beats-strategy-in-business-growth-with-melanie-benson/ to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.✨Up Next: Dawn Staudt, a 200hr E-RYT®, 500hr RYT®, YACEP®, and owner of Heart and Light Yoga, is passionate about guiding students through mindful movement and personal growth. She creates a safe, supportive space where people can explore their practice and expand their potential on and off the mat.Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources

June 11, 2026Episode 14726 min

Heart-Led Healthcare Revolution with Dr. Barbi Phelps-Sandall

Send us Fan MailWhat if the best medical care wasn’t about seeing more patients but being more present?In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Dr. Barbi Phelps-Sandall, founder of Renaissance Healthcare for Women, an OB-GYN redefining what modern medicine can look like.She shares why real healing doesn’t start with a prescription, but with deep listening that often reveals what patients actually came in for.We explore how she blends integrative and traditional medicine, why prevention is central to her work, and how she’s building a practice that treats patients as whole people, not just symptoms.But the real tension is this: how do you stay heart-led in a system driven by volume, speed, and profit?That’s the conversation.If you care about the future of healthcare, leadership, and conscious business, this episode will challenge how you think about all three.🎧 Listen now, and if it resonates—like, subscribe, and share to support the show.📌Key Takeaways✔️What heart-led healthcare really looks like and why patients notice the difference✔️Breaking away from insurance and making the shift to concierge medicine✔️Why prevention delivers better outcomes for patients and practices✔️How integrative medicine blends Western, Chinese, and Ayurvedic approaches✔️Modern solutions for urinary incontinence beyond "just live with it."✔️Why women struggle to prioritize their own health, and how to change that✔️How compassion and profit can coexist in a sustainable healthcare practice✔️The power of listening and how better conversations lead to better care📌About the GuestDr. Barbi Phelps-Sandall is a board-certified OB/GYN and founder of Renaissance Healthcare for Women. Trained at UCLA Medical School and Kaiser Santa Clara, she also completed advanced studies in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona under Dr. Andrew Weil. Dr. Phelps-Sandall combines traditional medicine with holistic approaches to help women optimize their health, wellness, and quality of life through personalized, preventive care.📌Additional Resources👉Website: https://www.barbiphelpssandallmd.com👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/42804651👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenaissanceHealthcare4Women👉X: https://x.com/RenHealth4Women👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorbarbi👉Phone Number: (650) 988-7830✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap here to delve into our conversation: Episode 147 | Dr. Barbi Phelps-Sandall✨Up Next: Melanie Benson, an Authority Amplifier who helps experts, coaches, and thought leaders turn visibility into influence, impact, and revenue. As host of the Top 1% podcast Amplify Your Success, she has helped entrepreneurs stand out and grow for over 25 years.Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources

June 4, 2026Episode 14629 min

Revitalize Your Business Physiology with Katie Kirklin

Send us Fan MailYour body is constantly giving you feedback, but most people are taught to ignore it.Headaches, fatigue, and stress often get normalized… until they quietly become the baseline for “feeling okay.”Katie Kirklin is a registered nurse and functional nutrition counselor who built her work around one core belief: symptoms are signals, not the problem.In this conversation, she shares how her own health journey led her into functional nutrition, and how she now helps clients uncover the deeper root causes behind what their bodies are really communicating.We also explore what it means to live and work in alignment, and why ignoring those signals can impact not just your health, but how you make decisions in life and business.🎧 Watch until the end to shift how you interpret what your body has been trying to tell you.If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations on building a business, and a life that feels truly aligned.📌Key Takeaways✔️ What a Heart-Led Business really means ✔️ Why alignment isn’t just a buzzword—it’s biology✔️ The “frog in boiling water” effect of burnout✔️ Functional nutrition explained through a powerful tree-root metaphor ✔️ Why simple lifestyle shifts can outperform complicated health plans✔️ Charging your worth without burning out✔️ The magic of “imperfect action” in business📌About the GuestKatie Kirklin is a registered nurse, functional nutrition counselor, and holistic health coach passionate about helping clients uncover the root causes of their health concerns through personalized nutrition and lifestyle support. She combines her nursing background with a compassionate, root-cause approach to help clients feel informed, empowered, and supported on their journey toward better health.📌Additional Resources👉Website: www.katiekirklin.com👉LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katiekirklin👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565851019136👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/katiekirklinnutrition👉Free Guide: 10 Tips to Improve Digestion: https://www.katiekirklin.com/freeguide👉3 Reasons Your Business Feels Hard: https://tinyurl.com/3-Reasons-Work-Feels-Hard ✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures:Tap HERE: https://tomjackobs.com/ep-146-revitalize-your-business-physiology-with-katie-kirklin/ to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.✨ Up Next: Dr. Barbi Phelps-Sandall, a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in integrative and holistic women’s healthcare. She is the founder of Renaissance Healthcare for Women and is dedicated to helping women achieve optimal health, wellness, and vitality through personalized care.Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources

May 28, 2026Episode 14529 min

Revolutionizing Care with Heart with Dr. Aimee Duffy

Send us Fan MailMost people don’t realize how much it costs to build something you actually care about—not financially, but emotionally, mentally, and personally.In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Dr. Aimee Duffy, the visionary behind Functional Medicine Collaborator, board-certified family physician, and founder of Carolina Integrative Medicine and Clemson IV Bar.And this conversation gets real, fast.We talk about what it actually takes to build a heart-led business inside a system that doesn’t always support it—the tension between purpose and profitability, the hidden burnout that comes from caring deeply, and why passion alone isn’t enough to scale impact sustainably.Dr. Aimee shares how she’s built structure, community, and systems that allow her mission to grow without losing herself in the process.If you’re building something meaningful or thinking about it, this will shift how you see growth, success, and sustainability.🎧 Watch now and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.📌Key Takeaways✔️Follow your gut—even when it feels scary. ✔️Invest in expert support (legal, accounting, coaching) early. ✔️Build systems that protect your energy and prevent burnout. ✔️Create a community instead of carrying everything alone. ✔️Learn how to talk about money confidently—it supports your mission. ✔️Don’t Google your way through critical decisions—use trusted referrals. 📌About the GuestDr. Aimee Duffy is a board-certified family physician and founder of Carolina Integrative Medicine and Clemson IV Bar, specializing in functional and integrative women’s health, hormone balance, and chronic fatigue. With over 20 years of experience, she is a nationally recognized expert, bestselling author of Normal Doesn’t Have Side Effects and Why Can’t She See Me?, and has been featured on major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. 📌Additional Resources👉Website: www.carolinaintegrativemedicine.com | www.functionalmedicinecollaborator.com👉LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aimee-duffy-59111661 | www.linkedin.com/company/carolina-integrative-medicine👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarolinaIntegrativeMedicine👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/carolina_integrative_medicine👉YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dr.aimeeduffy5643👉Book: Normal Doesn't Have Side Effects | Why Can't She See Me?✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Unearth the insights within! Tap HERE: https://tomjackobs.com/revolutionizing-care-with-heart-with-dr-aimee-duffy/ to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.✨Up Next: Katie Kirklin, a registered nurse, functional nutrition counselor, and holistic health coach, helps clients achieve better health through personalized, root-cause wellness support.Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources

May 21, 2026Episode 14427 min

Heart-Led Advantage with Justin Ricklefs

Send us Fan MailWhat if the thing you think might hurt your business is actually the thing that makes it more profitable?In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I’m joined by Justin Ricklefs, Founder and CEO of Guild Collective, to explore one of the biggest tensions in leadership today: how to be a heart-led business owner while still building a profitable, sustainable company.We explore how care can be a true competitive advantage in business and why it can’t be solved with marketing or surface-level tactics. Justin breaks down why culture and profit aren’t opposites, but deeply connected when leadership is intentional and built from the inside out. We also dig into the difference between being nice and being truly kind as a leader, and how clarity, courage, and consistency create high-performing, human-centered organizations. At the core: care and commerce don’t have to compete. 🎧If you’re a business owner or leader trying to grow without losing your values, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and profit.👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe—it helps more heart-led leaders find this show.📌Key Takeaways✔️How care can become a measurable competitive advantage in business✔️The 4 Cs of a Caring Company: Curious, Compassionate, Clear, and Consistent✔️Why you can’t fix a broken culture with marketing or advertising alone✔️The difference between being nice vs being kind ✔️Why great leaders absorb fear and exude hope in uncertain times✔️Why care and commerce aren’t opposites—they’re meant to work together📌About the GuestJustin Ricklefs is the founder and CEO of Guild Collective, a brand consultancy that helps companies grow through Clarity, Connection, and Creativity. He previously spent eight years with the Kansas City Chiefs in partnership development, driving relationship and revenue growth at the executive level, and is the author of Give a Damn: The Catalyst for Caring Companies, focused on building businesses where care becomes a competitive advantage. 📌Additional Resources👉Website: www.guildcollective.com👉LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/weareguildcollective👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareguildcollective👉Pinterest: ph.pinterest.com/guildcollective👉TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@guildcollectivekc👉YouTube: www.youtube.com/@guildcollective👉Book: Give a Damn: The Catalyst for Caring Companies https://tinyurl.com/2kzz2sfm✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/justin-ricklefsUp Next: Dr. Aimee Duffy, a Functional and Integrative Medicine physician, Medical Director of Carolina Integrative Medicine and Clemson IV Bar, bestselling author of Normal Doesn’t Have Side Effects and Why Can’t She See Me?, and a speaker focused on transforming healthcare through integrative, patient-centered medicine. Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources

May 14, 2026Episode 14332 min

Prescribing Playlists: A Musical Cure with Judith Pinkerton

Send us Fan MailWhat if music wasn’t just something you listen to… but something that could actually help you heal, focus, and even transform how you experience life?In this powerful conversation, music therapist Judith Pinkerton shares how she’s reshaping mental health care through music, heart-led business principles, and her innovative approach to “prescriptive playlists.” From building her HEALS core values framework to using music in life-and-death moments, Judith reveals how sound can become a tool for deep emotional connection and healing.We also explore what it truly means to run a heart-led business, how to stay aligned without losing financial stability, and why the right team (and the right differences) can make or break your mission.🎧 This episode will change how you hear music forever—medicine, leadership, and meaning in every note. 👍 Support by liking, sharing, and subscribing. 📌Key Takeaways👉What it means to run a heart-led business in a practical, actionable way.👉Judith’s HEALS framework and why every team member commits to it.👉The science and intuition behind music therapy.👉How different music genres affect the brain.👉The Key2MEE app and prescriptive playlists for care.👉Turning clinical experience into scalable healing tools.📌About the GuestJudith Pinkerton is a board-certified music therapist and creator of the Music4Life® Protocol, helping over 60,000 people use music to regulate the nervous system, build resilience, and restore emotional balance. She is the author of Thriving Through Adversity and creator of prescriptive playlists and the Key2MEE app.📌Additional Resources✔️Website: www.themusic4life.com✔️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/judithpinkerton ✔️Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourmusicsage✔️Facebook: www.facebook.com/JudithPinkertonMTBC ✔️X: x.com/Music4LifeUS✔️YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/theMusic4Life✔️Key2MEEE App: themusic4life.com/key2mee/✔️Books: https://tinyurl.com/4d5r9z6w✔️What Does Your Music Taste Reveal About You? Quizhttps://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/693617d857ca4d1e57ca23a9Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap here to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/judith-pinkertonUp Next: Justin Ricklef, founder and CEO of Guild Collective, a brand consultancy focused on helping companies grow through clarity, connection, and creativity.Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources

May 7, 2026Episode 14222 min

Essential Oils: Beyond Aroma with Joy Musacchio

Send us Fan MailWhat if quality isn’t really about what something is… but about how consciously it was made?In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Joy Musacchio, founder of Still Point Aromatics, to explore how intention, coherence, and integrity quietly shape everything from essential oils to entire businesses.Joy has built a company where alignment isn’t a slogan. It’s the system. Every decision, from sourcing to production, runs through a lens of care, precision, and presence.And this isn’t a soft wellness story. It’s a sharp, eye-opening look at why how you do business often matters more than what you do.🎧If you build, lead, sell, or even just consume… this one will change how you define “quality.”👍 If this resonates, like, share, and subscribe for more heart-led conversations that challenge the way we do business.Key TakeawaysWhat it really means to run a heart-led business Why Joy sees essential oils as living beings, and the powerful way she backs it upFrom classroom to clinic to crafting oils: Joy’s unexpected, winding path to entrepreneurshipThe bold move that changed everything: selling her mother’s jewelry to fund her dreamFacing $3,000 tariffs with grace and gritWhy cutting corners is never an option… even if it means going withoutAbout the GuestJoy Musacchio is the founder of Stillpoint Aromatics and The School at Stillpoint in Sedona, Arizona, where she blends clinical aromatherapy, grief work, and plant intelligence. She teaches a grounded, heart-led approach to business rooted in ethics, sustainability, and embodied decision-making.Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.stillpointaromatics.comX: https://x.com/StillpointAromaPinterest: https://ph.pinterest.com/stillpointaroma/Facebook: www.facebook.com/PureAromatherapyEssentialOilsExplore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/joy-musacchioUp Next: Judith Pinkerton, a board-certified music therapist and creator of the Music4Life® protocol, uses music to regulate the nervous system and build resilience. She is also the author of Thriving Through Adversity and creator of tools like prescriptive playlists and the Key2MEE app for emotional well-being. Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources