🎉 Happy New Year, friends! In this episode, David drops four simple yet powerful tips to crush your 2025 goals:

✨ Get clear on what you want (no more waffling!).

🛠️ Decide how you’ll handle obstacles (before they happen).

⚡ Take action now—don’t wait for “perfect.”

🤝 Ask for help (because big goals need teamwork).

Packed with relatable stories and actionable insights, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to make 2025 your best year yet. Let’s get better, together! 🎊

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• Get Clear: Specificity drives success. Identify what you truly want, whether it’s a professional milestone, personal goal, or habit change.
• Make a Decision: Commit ahead of time to overcoming inevitable challenges.
• Take Action: Even imperfect first steps can unlock progress and build momentum.
• Ask for Help: Collaboration and vulnerability are essential for achieving big goals.

Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s your energy booster, mood stabilizer, and immune system’s BFF!

In this episode of Activate Your Best Health, John, Dr. Saddoris, and Leslie spill the beans on how to feed your gut the good stuff, ditch the bad, and unlock your best self. From probiotics to fiber-packed hacks, get ready to level up your health and feel amazing!

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• Gut Health Basics: Your gut microbiome is crucial for energy, immunity, metabolism, and even mood regulation.
• Dietary Choices: Limit processed foods, sugar, and alcohol; prioritize high-fiber foods, omega-3s, and probiotics.
• Probiotics for Weight Loss: Lactobacillus gasseri can aid in weight management but must be introduced gradually.
• Lifestyle Factors: Exercise, stress management, and quality sleep significantly influence gut health.
• Healing Takes Time: Detoxing the gut can initially worsen symptoms but is essential for long-term health.

In this re-release, we’re talking all things mindset—and the power moves we can make when we own it! 💥

David and Nikki share real stories to show how setting intentions and pivoting on the fly can turn challenges into wins. They’re serving up simple, practical tips for designing better outcomes and staying in control when life gets messy.

Tune in for a healthy kick of inspiration, a few laughs, and solid advice on how to show up as your best self—no matter what’s on the menu.

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• Your Mindset Shapes Your Reality: The beliefs you bring into any situation greatly influence its outcome. By consciously shifting your mindset, you can set the stage for positive results.
• Manifestation Through Intention: Set clear intentions to define the experiences you want. Whether it’s a family gathering or a business meeting, deciding ahead of time how you want to show up can change everything.
• Prepare for the Pivot: Life rarely goes as planned. Accept that there may be obstacles and be ready to adapt without losing your focus or letting the entire experience derail.
• Gratitude Grounds Us: After any challenging situation, take a moment for gratitude. Reflecting on even the smallest wins keeps your energy high and fosters a positive outlook.

This re-release episode is all about courage—how to find it, grow it, and keep it alive when life tests you. Nikki and David swap stories of courage fails, personal victories, and the not-so-glamorous moments where bravery shows up (or doesn't!). From keynote stumbles to fitness comebacks, they share what they've learned about building a "courage toolbox" with a few essentials: faith, core values, supportive voices, and a dash of audacity.

Tune in for a fun, honest convo on what it really takes to be bold, bounce back, and cheer others on in the journey. Courage is contagious—are you ready to catch some? 🎙💪

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• Courage is a Journey: Real courage isn’t just a one-time act; it’s built through small, consistent steps taken in our everyday lives.
• Tools to Build Courage: A solid foundation of core values, a support system for “borrowed belief,” and grounding in faith can help cultivate courage in challenging times.
• Personal Growth is Courageous: Being willing to evolve, pivot, and continue moving toward meaningful work requires immense courage and conviction.

In this special re-release, Nikki and David revisit an honest, powerful conversation about what it takes to keep your inner fire lit, especially when life throws challenges your way.

They share how to refocus on your “why,” build resilience through small wins, and stay connected to the people who lift you up.

Whether you’re riding high or need a boost, this episode offers practical insights to help you stay motivated on life’s journey.

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• Recenter on Your “Why”: Your purpose can provide much-needed clarity and motivation during tough times.
• Celebrate Small Wins: Recognize incremental progress as a tool for resilience, both in relationships and business.
• Surround Yourself with Positive Influences: Friends, mentors, and family members can act as lifelines when motivation wanes.
• Intentional Tools: Use journaling, planning, and intentional conversations to reinforce your vision and goals.

Continuing their conversation from last month, Leslie, Dr. Saddoris, and John break down the essentials—from cold plunges and red light therapy to NAD and copper peptides. They share real-life results and science-backed insights on boosting energy, improving recovery, and slowing down the aging clock.

This isn’t about chasing fads; it’s about practical steps to level up your health. Think better sleep, cutting out toxins, and simple ways to stay active so you can keep thriving.

Let’s dive into smarter living.

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Key Takeaways:

• Biohacking Basics - Cold exposure, red light therapy, and PEMF can significantly enhance recovery and reduce inflammation when used strategically.
• NAD and Glutathione - Both supplements are essential for cellular energy and protecting the body from oxidative stress. NAD boosts mitochondria, while glutathione acts as a powerful antioxidant.
• Sleep and Mindfulness - Quality sleep and mindful practices play critical roles in longevity, helping to stabilize mood, focus, and energy levels.
• Environmental Awareness - Reducing exposure to toxins (like those from processed foods and certain packaging materials) can lead to measurable improvements in health.

Ready to unlock the secret to true inner peace (even when life feels like a never-ending uphill climb)? In this episode, David chats with the unstoppable Sondra Kellogg—spiritual consultant, coach, and co-founder of Empowered Soul Network. Sandra doesn’t just talk the talk; she’s mastered the art of helping people (and businesses) tap into their highest selves. This episode isn’t about chasing the next big milestone. It’s about getting back to basics —realizing you are energy, living your purpose, and tuning into the guidance that’s already inside you.

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 Key Takeaways: 

• You Are Energy: We’re spiritual beings with physical bodies, not the other way around. Staying in tune with our energy helps us stay centered.
• Life Is About Growth: We’re here to learn and grow. Challenges are opportunities for spiritual development and expansion.
• Purpose as a Guiding Force: Living in alignment with our unique purpose helps us move through life with fulfillment and ease.

Stay sharp, energized, and youthful by learning how to protect your body at the cellular level. In this episode of Activate Your Best Health, John Nieters, Dr. Saddoris, and Leslie Snider unlock the secrets of living a longer, healthier life. While aging is inevitable, it doesn’t have to mean losing energy or vitality. This episode reveals proven methods to slow the aging process and stay youthful—inside and out.

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Key Takeaways:

• Telomere Shortening and Aging: Telomeres, protective caps on the ends of DNA, shorten as we age, leading to cellular aging. Inflammation and oxidative stress can speed this up.
• Intermittent Fasting: Helps improve mitochondrial function, reduces oxidative stress, and promotes cellular repair by giving the body a break from constant digestion.
• Gut Health's Role in Aging: A healthy gut microbiome is key to overall wellness, reducing inflammation, and supporting the immune system.

Ever feel like life is full of roadblocks?

Nikki and David sure do—but instead of stopping, they’ve learned to see obstacles as green lights guiding them to their dreams.

In this episode, they share their own journey of pursuing their dream of a lake property and how they stay motivated by visualizing the end result.

If you’re chasing a big dream and feeling stuck, this episode is your reminder that the messy middle is part of the magic.

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Nikki and David dive into the kind of conversation that makes you pause and think—really think—about where you stand in your own growth journey.

Growth mindset? You probably know the term. But what if we told you it's not just about the areas where you're thriving? It’s also about those sneaky places where a fixed mindset might be holding you back.

Nikki shares personal stories (and a few tough-love moments from David) about what it really means to adopt a growth mindset, even when life tries to nudge you back into a fixed one.

This episode is packed with the kind of insights that’ll make you want to step up, lean in, and rethink how you’re approaching your goals—and how you’re helping others grow too.

Ready for a mindset shift? Let’s grow!

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• Fear of Failure: Fear and low confidence are often at the core of a fixed mindset. Leaders must address these within themselves and help their teams overcome similar challenges.
• Vulnerability: Sharing failures as a leader fosters trust and connection. People are inspired by leaders who are real, not perfect.
• Growth through Others: A leader’s growth mindset should extend to their teams, helping those around them adopt a similar mind set.