Best Wellness Interviews

Best Wellness Interviews

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Best Wellness Interviews episodes

  • Sean Hewitt on collaboration, wellness strategies, and overcoming isolation
    Sean Hewitt joins Kristine Best to discuss his wellness journey, emphasizing networking and collaboration in business. Sean shares insights on managing a heart condition and his current wellness strategies. The conversation highlights the role of social activities in mental health, the challenges business owners face, and the importance of building relationships. Sean talks about supporting small businesses through initiatives like the Friday coffee drop-in and balancing technology with charitable activities. He discusses the personal well-being benefits of charity work and offers tips for overcoming isolation and improving mental health. The episode concludes with closing remarks on the value of support networks.
    (0:00) Introduction and guest background
    (1:27) Networking and collaboration expansion
    (5:37) Importance of business collaboration and Sean's wellness journey
    (8:27) Sean's heart condition and its effects
    (14:11) Sean's current wellness strategies
    (19:16) Role of social activities in mental health
    (26:39) Building relationships and business owner challenges
    (30:05) Supporting small businesses and the Friday coffee drop-in
    (37:04) Tech balance and charitable activities
    (43:17) Benefits of charity work on personal well-being
    (45:19) Overcoming isolation and mental health tips
    (47:32) Closing remarks and support networks
    48 min
  • Nurse Nik on holistic health, cultural perspectives, and wellness journeys
    Nicole (Nurse Nik) Dematos joins Kristine Best to discuss her nursing journey and cultural approaches to death, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares insights on helping cancer patients and the role of alternative therapies in health and wellness. Nicole discusses her personal health routines, challenges, and the importance of balance, drawing lessons from COVID-19 on personal health responsibility. The conversation explores her projects, missions, and efforts in creating opportunities, including the global expansion of Real Fringe and future ambitions. Nicole concludes with final advice and key takeaways from her experiences.
    (0:00) Introduction, guest background, and nursing journey
    (2:13) Cultural approaches to death and COVID-19 impact
    (6:03) Helping cancer patients and alternative therapies
    (11:17) Nicole's health and wellness approach
    (18:46) Personal health routines, challenges, and balance
    (29:25) Lessons from COVID-19 and personal health responsibility
    (32:31) Projects, missions, and creating opportunities
    (35:47) Real Fringe global expansion and future ambitions
    (37:28) Final advice and takeaways
    39 min
  • John Solleder on health marketing, vegan wellness, and habits for longevity
    Join Kristine Best as she chats with John Solleder about his wellness journey, focusing on self-development, mentorship, and health marketing. John highlights the benefits of glutathione, vegan diets, and protein sources, discussing their impact on longevity, brain health, and fitness for all ages. Discover insights on lifestyle changes, community support, and habit transformation, including John's daily routine. The episode also covers exercise, sleep, cold therapy, and health habits for longevity. John offers advice to the younger generation, wrapping up with final thoughts and a sneak peek at the next episode.
    (0:00) Introduction and John Solleder's background
    (1:37) John's wellness journey and influential connections
    (4:50) Self-development, mentorship, and health marketing
    (9:24) Glutathione benefits and meeting health needs
    (15:26) John's dietary impacts and vegan diet benefits
    (23:34) Vegan protein sources and diet longevity
    (28:58) Brain health, fitness, and exercise across ages
    (34:09) Wellness goals and historical diet insights
    (39:52) Lifestyle changes and community support
    (42:55) Habit transformation and John's daily routine
    (45:22) Exercise benefits, sleep, and cold therapy
    (49:28) Health habits for longevity and coaching projects
    (55:17) Advice to the younger generation
    (56:47) Final thoughts and upcoming episode preview
    59 min
  • David Wolverton on mindset coaching, resilience, and the path to proactive wellness
    David Wolverton joins to discuss his background, coaching approach, and insights from his new book. He emphasizes the importance of peer-reviewed science in coaching and highlights client diversity. David shares strategies for reframing perspectives and overcoming health challenges, drawing from his personal experience with a knee injury and the recovery process. He discusses practicing mindset coaching principles during recovery, focusing on positivity and productive use of time. The conversation explores the essence of mindset, community service, and family bonds, along with David's future plans and lifelong mindset development. He underscores the significance of having a coach, setting goals, and embracing proactive wellness for living your best life.
    (0:00) Introduction and welcome
    (0:34) David Wolverton's background, coaching approach, and new book
    (3:30) The role of peer-reviewed science in coaching and client diversity
    (5:57) Reframing perspectives and overcoming health challenges
    (10:06) Knee injury and the logistics of recovery
    (17:42) Practicing mindset coaching principles during personal recovery
    (22:11) Choosing a positive mindset and productive use of recovery time
    (25:27) The essence of a mindset, community service, and family bonds
    (30:01) Future plans and lifelong mindset development
    (34:40) The importance of having a coach and setting goals
    (39:03) Proactive wellness, joy, and living your best life
    44 min
  • Leo Aspite on resilience, wellness transformation, and the power of balanced living
    Leo Aspite joins Kristine Best to discuss his career background, personal challenges, and strategies for coping with grief. He emphasizes the importance of support systems in overcoming adversity and highlights recognizing health warning signs. Leo shares insights on stress management and integrating lessons from business resilience into personal health. He discusses the need to prioritize health, balanced living, and avoiding rock bottom. The conversation delves into embracing physical activity, healthy eating, and seeking wellness support. Leo concludes by discussing the development of a life and wellness plan for transformation.
    (0:00) Introduction to the episode with Leo Aspite
    (0:39) Leo's introduction and career background, personal challenges, and coping with grief
    (7:40) The role of support systems in overcoming adversity
    (12:18) Recognizing health warning signs and the importance of stress management
    (20:20) Integrating lessons from business resilience into personal health
    (22:42) Prioritizing health, balanced living, and avoiding hitting rock bottom
    (28:22) Embracing physical activity, healthy eating, and seeking wellness support
    (31:43) Developing a life and wellness plan for transformation
    (32:11) Closing remarks and gratitude
    33 min
  • Alan Edwards on wellness, resilience, and innovative solutions to life's challenges
    Alan Edwards joins to discuss his career and current projects, focusing on innovative solutions to the housing crisis. He shares his personal journey with prostate cancer and the wellness strategies he's employed. Alan talks about his hobbies, future goals, and charitable endeavors, emphasizing the importance of balanced nutrition and a positive mindset for overall wellness. His involvement in masters athletics serves as an inspiration to the community. The conversation delves into injury prevention and the significance of personal goal setting. The episode concludes with Alan's final thoughts and reflections on his wellness journey.
    (0:00) Introduction and welcome to Alan Edwards
    (2:33) Alan Edwards' career and current projects
    (7:02) Addressing the housing crisis through innovative projects
    (11:43) Alan's prostate cancer journey and wellness strategies
    (22:01) Alan's hobbies, future goals, and charity work
    (27:54) Emphasizing balanced nutrition and mindset for wellness
    (32:28) Alan's involvement in masters athletics and community inspiration
    (35:08) Injury prevention and personal goal setting
    (38:40) Final thoughts and episode closing
    40 min
  • Phillipa Challice on laughter yoga, resilience, and the wellness of giving back
    Kristine Best interviews Phillipa Challice, exploring her journey from cultivating positive environments to becoming a laughter yoga advocate. Philippa shares the benefits of laughter on the body and addresses resistance to laughter yoga. She discusses techniques for proper breathing and reflects on her COVID experience. Philippa delves into her weight loss journey, emphasizing regular small meals and metabolism. Her lifestyle includes a focus on diet, beverages, and sports. The conversation touches on COVID's impact on her health, her involvement in charity, and her cancer journey. Philippa highlights the importance of mental wellness, volunteering, lifelong learning, and helping others.
    (0:00) Introduction of Kristine Best and Philippa Chalice
    (1:16) Philippa Chalice's background, positive environments, and transition to laughter yoga
    (5:23) Benefits of laughter on the human body and resistance to laughter yoga
    (10:00) Techniques for proper breathing, laughter, and Philippa's COVID experience
    (17:01) Weight loss journey, importance of regular small meals, and metabolism
    (24:25) Philippa's lifestyle: Diet, beverages, and engagement in sports
    (27:00) Effects of COVID on Philippa's health and her charity involvement
    (33:35) Philippa's cancer journey, mental wellness, and the benefits of volunteering
    (39:36) Emphasizing lifelong learning, professional development, and helping others
    45 min
  • David Quinn-Watson on coaching, holistic wellness, and the power of altruism
    David Quinn Watson shares his journey from wellness enthusiast to transformational coach, highlighting his impactful work in Africa. He reflects on his upbringing and its influence on addressing gender disparities in financial services. David explores the connection between wellness, happiness, and managing depression, offering strategies to break negative patterns. He emphasizes the link between mental and physical health, discussing diet, lifestyle, and sunlight. His Greater Than You project empowers Ugandan communities. The episode concludes with insights on the transformative effects of altruism and embracing holistic wellness.
    (0:00) Introduction of David Quinn Watson and his wellness journey
    (0:56) David's career and transition to a transformational coach
    (4:08) David's inspiration and success stories in coaching
    (7:55) Emotional drivers and David's work in Africa
    (11:22) David's upbringing and influence on his career path
    (16:48) Addressing gender disparities in financial services
    (21:01) Link between wellness and happiness; dealing with depression
    (26:37) The pitfalls of people-pleasing and the power of boundaries
    (30:12) Strategies for breaking negative behavioral patterns
    (33:30) The interconnection of mental and physical health
    (36:01) Enhancements in diet, lifestyle, and the role of sunlight
    (38:17) Greater Than You project: Empowering Ugandan communities
    (45:27) The transformative effects of altruism on personal wellness
    (49:39) Embracing a holistic approach to wellness
    (50:02) Wrap-up and final thoughts
    51 min
  • Mark S Goullet on hydration, wellness, and the science of electrolyzed reduced water | E18
    Mark S Goullet shares his journey through health challenges, exploring the emotional and financial impact of his diagnosis. He discusses the role of electrolyzed reduced water in healthcare, its benefits, and the science behind it. Mark also touches on nutrition, hydration, and wellness routines for longevity.

    On January 6, 2025, I had the privilege of interviewing Mark S. Goullet for my YouTube podcast, Best Wellness Interviews. Mark's story is one of extraordinary survival, determination, and hope—a journey that began with a devastating skin cancer diagnosis, specifically melanoma, and evolved into a tale of triumph and resilience.

    In 2018, Mark was told by his specialist to “get his affairs in order,” with a grim prognosis of just two years to live. Faced with what seemed to be a death sentence, Mark spent weeks contemplating his fate, shutting down emotionally as he updated his will and prepared for the inevitable. However, a chance conversation sparked a life-changing discovery, propelling Mark into a world of research that would ultimately save his life.

    Mark delved into scientific publications—credible studies that were not yet part of mainstream practice. Among these, he found groundbreaking insights into positively and negatively charged water that gave him hope and a new perspective on his condition. These discoveries played a pivotal role in Mark defying the odds, far surpassing his initial prognosis. Now, five years past the 2020 milestone his doctors set as his “use-by date,” Mark is thriving and looks forward to proving the power of science, resilience, and informed decisions for years to come.

    In this in-depth interview, Mark shares his emotions, struggles, and the profound lessons he learned along the way. His story is a testament to the importance of being proactive about your health, seeking out credible information, and never giving up, no matter the odds.

    This is a lengthy but incredibly worthwhile conversation that may just change your life. Listen all the way to the end to discover life-changing insights and practical knowledge that could make a real difference for you or someone you love.

    To get in touch with Mark, here are his links:

    Phone: +61 427 077 425

    Website: My Life Changing Water: https://markg.mlcwater.com/

    LinkedIn: / mark-s-goullet-035b21a1

    YouTube: / @markgoullet-watermark

    Kristine Best Songwriter & Wellness Strategist

    Hi everyone.
    I'm Kristine Best, Wellness Strategist. I help people and organisations eliminate the issues that cause pain and disease, improve wellness and productivity, and save money.
    I inspire you through the lyrics of my songs & I empower you to be the Master of your Wellness Journey to live your best life.
    Be at your best with Kristine Best.
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    (0:00) Introduction to Best Wellness Interviews and Mark S. Goulet's journey
    (1:25) Mark's background and health challenges
    (4:56) Diagnosis, emotional impact, and financial toll
    (10:55) Alternative treatments and electrolyzed reduced water research
    (24:29) Benefits of electrolyzed water in healthcare settings
    (27:29) Psychological impact of terminal illnesses
    (32:21) Nutrition, hydration, and water quality concerns
    (37:37) Discovery and science of reduced water
    (48:07) Omega oils and cellular health
    (54:32) Personal wellness routines and longevity strategies
    (59:07) Hydration, aging, and the effectiveness of wellness products
    (1:11:14) Evaluating the cost and impact of wellness choices
    (1:18:28) Mark's success stories and closing remarks
    1 hr 22 min
  • Tiffany Sims on holistic health, subconscious alignment, and empowering wellness journeys | E17
    Tiffany Sims shares her journey from early wellness challenges to a successful career shift into holistic health. She discusses the impact she has had on her clients and her own personal growth. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of aligning the subconscious and conscious mind and her unique approach to diet by listening to the body's needs. She highlights the role of empathy in coaching and how it helps empower clients towards wellness independence. Tiffany concludes by sharing her global vision for wellness and offering words of encouragement.
    (0:00) Introduction and early wellness challenges with Tiffany Sims
    (9:01) Tiffany's career shift and holistic health approach
    (15:52) Tiffany’s impact on clients and personal growth
    (23:14) The importance of aligning the subconscious and conscious mind
    (28:23) Tiffany's approach to diet and listening to the body
    (39:02) The role of empathy in effective coaching
    (44:32) Empowering clients towards wellness independence
    (47:24) Tiffany's global vision for wellness and closing encouragement
    50 min

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