Podcast Guest: Andrew Newland

Most People Don’t… Look at Themselves as the Problem and Do Whatever It Takes to Change

Episode Summary:
Andrew Newland, founder of Functional Medicine Marketing, opens up with raw honesty and resilience. In this conversation, we explore his journey from desperation and self-doubt to business success and self-awareness.

His story embodies the truth that most people don’t persist, most people don’t do the work to change their thinking, and most people don’t look at themselves as the problem—but Andrew did.

💡 Major Takeaways:💬

1. Desperation Is the Springboard for Transformation
Andrew’s lowest point was “hopeless on the hill”—a moment where he considered whether his family would be better off without him. That painful place was also the beginning of real change. He realized that the common denominator in all his failures was himself—not in a self-deprecating way, but in an empowering one. Once he owned that, everything began to shift.

2. “I Am the Problem” → The Mantra of Radical Responsibility
He began repeating the phrase, “I am the problem”, not as punishment but as a path to ownership. He devoured personal development books like 20,000 Days and Counting and The Greatest Salesman in the World, and they helped reframe his identity and mindset.

3. The Real Issue Was Lack of Persistence, Not Lack of Ideas
From wooden flowers to stone fountains to roasted coffee, Andrew had ideas—but didn’t follow through. His success didn’t come from a magic product or sudden breakthrough. It came from a decision to persist, to get up earlier, to conquer excuses, and to be consistent.

4. Health and Business Are Inseparable
When Andrew prioritized his physical health using functional medicine principles, his energy and mindset improved. That clarity helped him rebuild professionally. Mind, body, and business are connected—his transformation was holistic, not isolated.

5. Helping Others Without Expectation Creates Abundance
Andrew’s marketing philosophy centers on service over sales. He helps local businesses succeed online, not with pressure tactics but with generosity and clarity. His mission: Help you help more people. That’s the heartbeat behind Functional Medicine Marketing and every other venture he runs.

📚 Book Recommendations Shared:

• 20,000 Days and Counting by Robert D. Smith

• The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino

• The Go-Giver series by Bob Burg

• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

• Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller

• “Worrying is praying for bad things.”

• “We never overthink positively.”

• “Desperation is often necessary for transformation.”

Andrew shares deep love for his wife, Renee Newland, and their four children: Ashton, Caman, Jason, and Hosanna. He credits Renee as the reason he's not "in a broken-down van by the river," calling her the true backbone of their business and life.

🌐 How to Connect with Andrew:

• Website: https://functionalmedmarketing.com

• Text or Call: His personal number is listed on the site

• Free Resources: Downloadable eBooks and personalized site evaluations available

• Ideal Clients: Functional medicine practices, direct primary care providers, and any local businesses seeking marketing guidance with heart.