What if the reason you feel overwhelmed is not your schedule, but your nervous system?

In this powerful and science-backed conversation, Dr. Ashlyn Schwartz, public health expert and founder of The Collective OM, breaks down the real connection between stress, identity, trauma, and long-term health.

After losing her brother to an opioid overdose and navigating years of personal health struggles, Ashlyn rebuilt her life through nervous system regulation, breathwork, visualization, and radical self-awareness. Now, she teaches others how to move from survival mode into alignment.

In this episode, we explore:
☑️ The science behind breathwork and why it works immediately
☑️ Identity shifts, burnout, and outgrowing old versions of yourself
☑️ Visualization, neuroplasticity, and rewiring your future
☑️ The difference between productivity and purpose

If you are high-performing on the outside but chaotic on the inside, this conversation is your reset.

Because balance is not about doing less. It is about regulating better.

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🌐 www.thecollectiveom.com
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlyn-schwartz-public-health/

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What if the system you were taught to trust is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, investor and entrepreneur Jeremiah Young, founder of Matador Capital Partners and Epiphany Advisory Group, shares the story of losing everything during the dot-com collapse and rebuilding from zero.

From millions in investments to nothing, Jeremiah learned firsthand the difference between chasing status and building real alignment.

In this episode, we explore:

• The truth about “status quo” wealth building
• The hidden myths around debt and investing
• Marriage, money, and masculine responsibility

Jeremiah breaks down complex financial concepts into real-world perspective and challenges listeners to rethink ownership, control, and purpose.

If you’ve ever felt financially behind, overwhelmed, or unsure how to build true freedom, this episode will stretch your thinking.

Because wealth is not just about accumulation. It is about alignment.

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🌐: https://thematadorcapital.com/
💼: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-young-b691b425/

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What if success cost you more than you expected, and balance was the thing that saved you?

In this candid and heartfelt episode, Casey McNeill, founder of Bold City Therapy & Wellness, opens up about his journey from hospital hallways to entrepreneurship, and the personal sacrifices it took to build a thriving practice from the ground up.

From starting his business alongside his mom to learning how to slow down for faith, family, and fulfillment, Casey’s story is one of perseverance, humility, and heart.

We explore:
✅ The unseen cost of success and how to restore balance at home
✅ How physical therapy is transforming brain-injury recovery
✅ Why being present is the true measure of leadership

Whether you’re chasing a dream, leading a team, or trying to reconnect with what matters most, this episode will remind you that balance isn’t something you find—it’s something you build.

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🌐 boldcitytherapy.com
📸 instagram.com/boldcitytherapy
📘 facebook.com/BoldCityTherapy
💼 linkedin.com/in/casey-mcneill-436976138

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What happens when you walk away from the spotlight—and realize the real story is just beginning?

In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, Bob Wiltfong, former Daily Show correspondent, TV journalist, public speaking coach, and author of The BS Dictionary, joins Nick Houpt for a conversation about reinvention, fatherhood, and finding fulfillment beyond fame.

From national television to TEDx stages, Bob brings his signature mix of humor and honesty to unpack what it really means to live authentically. He shares lessons from comedy, the cost of chasing approval, and how humor became both his career and his therapy.

We explore:
✅ The transition from fame to fatherhood and what really matters most
✅ Why humor and humility are the ultimate leadership tools
✅ How “business speak” inspired The BS Dictionary and a viral TED Talk
✅ Why balance isn’t about doing it all, it’s about knowing when to let go

Whether you’re reinventing yourself, chasing purpose, or learning to laugh through the chaos, this episode is packed with wisdom, wit, and heart.

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🌐 bobwiltfong.com
📘 thebsdictionary.com
🎥 ted.com/talks/bob_wiltfong_how_to_take_the_bs_out_of_business_speak_sep_2023
💼 linkedin.com/in/bobwiltfong
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What if the only thing standing between you and the life you love isn't your effort, but your identity?

In this profound and high-energy episode, Dr. John Schellenberg—chiropractor, mindset mentor, and expert in Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)—joins host Nick Houpt to explore the invisible structures that govern our health, wealth, and happiness. John shares how a chance meeting at a seminar shifted the trajectory of his life and how he now helps hundreds of people "recode" their subconscious patterns to unlock lasting transformation.

From the science of how trauma is stored in our organs to the "Great Discovery" of why we can’t actually screw up our lives, John challenges the "problem-solving" loop that keeps most of us stuck. This conversation is a masterclass in shifting from a victim mentality into a creative flow.

We explore:

• ✅ The Power of Identity Recoding: Why you can't grow an oak tree from a maple seed—and how to shift your "inner acorn" to match your goals.
• ✅ Neuro Emotional Technique (NET): How unresolved emotions park themselves in your muscles and organs, and the process for releasing them.
• ✅ The Law of Charge Parity: Why every choice has equal benefits and drawbacks, and how neutrality leads to better decisions.
• ✅ Be, Do, Have: Why most weight loss journeys fail because they are approached backwards.

Whether you are looking to reclaim your health or simply want to stop "squeezing" life so hard, John provides the tools to help you choose again and step into your true nature as a creator.

🌐 drschellenberg.com

🍎 weightlossrecode.com

📱 Text "Meaningful Conversation" to: (701) 866-8256

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What if success wasn’t about doing more but about redefining what matters most?

In this insightful and heartfelt episode, Kimberley Schafer, entrepreneur, mentor, and former Fortune 100 leader, joins host Nick Houpt to talk about what it means to build a business, a partnership, and a life that feels truly balanced.

From climbing the corporate ladder at IBM and Microsoft to launching and selling a thriving home care franchise, Kim’s journey is a powerful lesson in reinvention, resilience, and rediscovery. She opens up about building a company with her spouse, knowing when to pivot, and learning how to put yourself back into your own life.

We explore:
✅ What it takes to build a successful business with your spouse
✅ How to recognize your blind spots and hire your weaknesses
✅ The courage it takes to start over—and the beauty of doing so

This conversation is equal parts business wisdom and life reflection, reminding us that true success isn’t just measured by growth, it’s measured by balance.

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💼 linkedin.com/in/kimberley-schafer-fl23

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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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🌐 h4lworld.org
📘 instagram.com/hands4lifeintl
💼 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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