In this solo episode of 'The Warriors of Well-Being Podcast,' I, Mike Beverly, dive into the first chapter of my new book, "Hard Core." This chapter, titled "Tuning in to Your Natural Rhythm," explores my early years in the scenic, tight-knit community of Wise County, Virginia, where my educational journey began at Hurricane School. • A Return to Roots and Early Challenges: Discover how my formative years, filled with both nurturing and trials, shaped my passion for leadership and music....

In this episode, Karen Maloney reveals: • 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Hear how Karen's personal experiences with an alcoholic father and significant life traumas led her to a profound journey of self-discovery and healing. Discover how these early life challenges shaped her path towards understanding the impact of internal programs and behaviors on her well-being. • 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Learn about Karen’s exploration into somatic healing and breathwork....

In this solo episode, Mike Beverly introduces his powerful new book, 𝐻𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑒: • 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Hear how Mike's life was transformed by a severe health crisis four years ago. Bedridden and battling severe anemia, Mike faced debilitating immobility and a near-death experience. This pivotal moment led to a profound journey of self-discovery and healing, culminating in the writing of his new book, Hard Core. • 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: Discover the...

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫! In this episode, Dr. Nicole Trainer reveals: • 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞: Hear how Nicole's deep curiosity about human behavior and psychology led her to a fulfilling career in mental health. From her early days as a high school student fascinated by psychology to her professional journey as a psychologist and counselor, discover how Nicole's belief in purpose and intentionality has shaped her path. •...

In this episode, Caitlyn Hartigan reveals:• 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Hear how Caitlyn overcame significant health challenges including severe iron deficiency and adrenal fatigue, which were initially dismissed by medical professionals, leading her to take charge of her own health journey.• 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞: Discover Caitlyn's role in creating a thriving online community that supports individuals dealing with iron deficiency and anemia, providing...

In this episode, Dr. Victoria J Mondloch reveals: • 𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞: Hear how Dr. Victoria confronted serious health crises due to repeated medical misdiagnoses during critical moments, including her harrowing experience with appendicitis during medical school and a postpartum complication that nearly cost her life. • 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: Discover Dr. Victoria's journey to shifting the medical paradigm by championing patient empowerment,...

In this powerful episode, join us as Savio Clemente, a cancer survivor and wellness coach, shares his inspiring journey through battling cancer and how it reshaped his approach to health and wellness. Savio's story is not just about overcoming adversity; it's about transforming it into advocacy and empowerment for others facing similar battles. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬: • 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬: Hear how Savio faced his unexpected diagnosis of stage three non-Hodgkin's lymphoma...

Today's guest is Dr. Mark A. Hicks. Mark is an author, ghostwriter, and speaker with expertise in mental health and family dynamics. Holding a Doctor of Ministry Degree, a Masters in Mental Health Counseling, a Masters of Divinity, and a Bachelors in Psychology, his educational background reflects his unwavering commitment to understanding the human psyche and guiding individuals toward healthy relationships and meaningful lives. Mark and I share our similar backgrounds growing up in East...

In this enlightening episode, join us as fertility specialist Gabriela Rosa shares her remarkable journey from naturopathy to revolutionizing fertility treatments through natural and holistic reproductive health practices. Gabriela's story is not just about overcoming; it's about pioneering new approaches to fertility and wellness. •𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬:•𝐀 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: Discover how a doctor’s conventional approach of prescribing birth control pills became the...

Today's guest is Michelle Marikos. Michelle shares a powerful story of survival and journey from a frightening and devastating fall from a balcony at the age of 20 resulted in three crushed vertebrae. For ten years Michelle suffered excruciating neck, back and muscle pain throughout her body. She was not consulted in the decision to treat her pain with drugs. A decision that caused a significant dependency on opioids and sedatives, barring her from surgery and other remedies until she was...

Keith Robinson from Ireland is our guest on today's episode. Our similar backgrounds were uncanny as we discovered that not only did we share similar professional backgrounds but also in our childhood endeavors. The story of how he came into the field of health and wellness was quite interesting and his own personal experimentation had him experience true reversal in his vascular health. His education about nitric oxide and how it can literally melt plaque in the cardiovascular system was...

Dr. Sasha Blaskovich, known to his patients as Dr. B, is a distinguished chiropractic doctor specializing in head and neck injuries. Drawing from over 20 years of experience, which includes over a decade of playing football and treating injured patients, Dr. Blaskovich possesses comprehensive firsthand knowledge of mild traumatic brain injuries and whiplash-induced neck injuries. Join us for an enlightening episode as we delve into the incredible journey of Dr. B, a renowned chiropractor...

In today’s episode, Karen Rudolf and I share our backgrounds and our love for animals and especially her love of her horse Truman. Truman along with another horse of Karen’s was struck by lightning and survived and you will hear that story today.   From her nursing career to her health journey of today, there has been an amazing metamorphosis. Being on both sides of the care from being the caregiver to being a patient herself gives her much credibility. From a stay-at-home mom to learning...

Today's episode reveals how Dr. James Krystosik transitions from being a traveling Hippie in California to learning all about natural foods, sunshine, exercise, meditation and living a healthier life. A life changing conversation in a bar turned it all around for Dr. J as his friends and I call him. Now after decades of serving people to help them with their overall health and vitality, is serving mankind in a different manner but is still serving his fellow man nonetheless. You will...

In today's episode we have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Elyse Wagner from the Chicagoland area. Our discussion evolves around how Elyse was bullied as a child because of her weight and how her feelings motivated her to approach her mother and ask for a solution. Here mother, being the nurturer she was and also someone who didn't seek medications or solutions outside of the natural realm found Elyse a holistic nutritionist that she still sees today! the time spent and the...

Today's guest is Jeannine Kim. Born in Chicago and given up for adoption her story begins. Growing up in a tumultuous situation with an alcoholic father and a mother with mental illness, she escaped that life at age 17, moved out and started a life of her own. The story of what her mother went through growing up Italian and being scorned and abandoned even during the birth process is simply horrifying to hear. To get to know Jeannine and her heart and passion for helping people has been...

In today's solo episode I'll share a deeply personal story of resilience, healing and empowerment. Through self-deprecation and abuse to a near death experience, I had to learn the hard way how to treat myself and my body. Through 1000's of hours of study about nutrition and how the body works I have found a balance and joy in my life that I never thought possible. I discovered two amazing bio-hacks that turned it all around for me and has benefitted other friends and family members...

Today's guest on the Warriors Of Well Being podcast is Brittany Cano of Stuart, Florida. Brittany found her way to Florida from the Midwest as a traveling nurse and decided to stay. Her nursing career and the experiences she had there led her to her new path and true passion today, which is guiding others to prioritize their wellbeing so that they can fulfill their life’s purpose with peace & passion. Through lifestyle medicine, movement & mindfulness she helps you heal and elevate...

In today's episode we have as our guest, Dr. Hope Udombon. Hope had to overcome some self-doubt and fears of her own to move forward in a new career path and business. She has developed a series of thought provoking questions to help people discover and over their fears to move forward in life and in their careers. Lean in and ask the tough questions to discover your true purpose and passion. Our discussion revolves around her faith in God and how she has impacted a lot of adult...

In today's episode, Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley shares her amazing story of going from Chiropractic School to opening a new practice in Alaska. She pinpoints the moment as a single mom when she had bought a 6,000 square foot building to house her thriving practice. Once she realized this was truly not what she really wanted along with the shock of her health which was deteriorating was such a defining moment for her and her family. Her description of her situation as a PRISON is heartfelt...

Our first guest on the newly branded podcast, Warriors of Well Being is Laura Brennen-Ballet from Connecticut. We discuss how we met via LinkedIn and how her new book, The Science of Empowerment grabbed my attention. As it did and I learned more about her philosophy of letting go of past thoughts and energies so we can focus on now and the beauty of the present moment it was inevitable she be invited to appear on this podcast. Laura emphasizes the power of individuals exercising their own...

In this episode, we delve deep into the intricacies of setting and achieving health goals in 2024. The discussion begins with a comprehensive exploration of the psychology behind goal setting, understanding how it profoundly impacts motivation and behavior. We then transition into practical tips for effective health goal setting, providing our listeners with actionable advice on crafting goals that are not only achievable but sustainable in the long run. Common pitfalls that individuals...

In today's episode we hear from Dr. Stephen Grinstead. Our discussion encompasses his journey from his teenage years where he became addicted to drugs and alcohol to his battle with PTSD after serving in the military. Dr. Grinstead has a Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science, a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate in Addictive Disorders (Dr. AD). He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, (LMFT) a past California Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor...

In today's episode, we have the honor of hosting a remarkable guest with a story that spans continents and cultures. Nazanin Bigdeli was born in Iran, navigating the challenges of a multicultural background, and having weathered the storm of life's adversities, our guest has emerged as a beacon of inspiration. Today, she is a loving mother, a seasoned expatriate, and a dedicated Coach and Mentor. Our guest's journey is a tapestry woven with diverse threads. Growing up amidst a challenging...

Dr. Kirsten Grant is our guest on the show. Dr. Grant has a unique story about the challenges her mother dealt with and how that experience affected her personally and professionally. Dr. Grant is the founder of a pioneering digital wellness practice, specializing in guiding individuals, especially those in the corporate world, towards a transformative journey of health and self-realization. Her passion for this mission stems from a deeply personal experience - the loss of my mother to...