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Ep. 3 From Inc. 5000 to Inner Peace- Craig Cooke's Journey
What happens when the life you built no longer aligns with who you are?
In this episode, Chrissie Morgan talks with entrepreneur, author, and energy practitioner Craig Cooke, who shares his powerful journey from building a multi-million dollar digital marketing agency to embracing Qigong, energy healing, and inner alignment.
Craig opens up about how stress, burnout, and physical symptoms forced him to reevaluate what success truly means. This episode dives into the connection between energy and health, spiritual growth through business, and what it looks like to rebuild from the inside out.
You'll Learn:
- How burnout can become the catalyst for transformation
- The role of Qigong and energy healing in reversing health challenges
- How business success and spiritual growth can coexist
- How to navigate identity shifts beyond roles, titles, and external validation
Key Takeaways:
- Burnout is often a signal for realignment
- Qigong helped Craig reverse health challenges and reconnect to purpose
- Business and spirituality can work together
- Self-care is essential for sustainable leadership
- Identity evolves beyond roles, titles, and external validation
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Craig Cooke's Journey
03:59 The Birth of Rhythm and Early Challenges
06:52 Growth and Evolution of Rhythm
09:45 The Cost of Success
12:44 Realizations and Health Challenges
15:39 The Turning Point: Embracing Change
19:00 Reversing Health Issues and Lifestyle Changes
21:55 Deciding to Sell the Business
25:03 Post-Sale Reflections and Qigong Introduction
30:40 The Healing Power of Medical Qigong
31:37 Spiritual Qigong and Divine Connection
33:28 Qigong for Business Professionals
34:25 Writing Business Kung Fu and the Creative Process
36:49 The Five Elements of Success
41:38 Finding Balance in Life
45:29 Self-Care as the Foundation of Service
50:44 Redefining Identity Beyond Titles
56:27 Navigating Life's Shifts with Intention
More From Craig Cooke
Book:
Business Kung Fu - https://a.co/d/e6XWFfl
Websites:
Digital Strategy: https://csquaredpro.io
Energy Healing: https://c2energymedicine.com
Social Media:
Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/craigcooke
Instagram (Energy Medicine): https://www.instagram.com/c2energymedicine
X (Twitter): https://x.com/craigcooke
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@csquared.777
Hosted by Chrissie Morgan, Physical Therapist, Master Life Coach, and creator of The Body Awareness Method.
Subscribe on Substack for early access and reflections:
https://www.substack.com/whoareyounow
Instagram: @whoareyounowpodcast
Behind the scenes: @chrissiecorner
Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhoAreYouNowPodcast
Podcast hub: https://whoareyounowpodcast.com
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By Chrissie MorganWhat happens when the life you built no longer aligns with who you are?
In this episode, Chrissie Morgan talks with entrepreneur, author, and energy practitioner Craig Cooke, who shares his powerful journey from building a multi-million dollar digital marketing agency to embracing Qigong, energy healing, and inner alignment.
Craig opens up about how stress, burnout, and physical symptoms forced him to reevaluate what success truly means. This episode dives into the connection between energy and health, spiritual growth through business, and what it looks like to rebuild from the inside out.
You'll Learn:
- How burnout can become the catalyst for transformation
- The role of Qigong and energy healing in reversing health challenges
- How business success and spiritual growth can coexist
- How to navigate identity shifts beyond roles, titles, and external validation
Key Takeaways:
- Burnout is often a signal for realignment
- Qigong helped Craig reverse health challenges and reconnect to purpose
- Business and spirituality can work together
- Self-care is essential for sustainable leadership
- Identity evolves beyond roles, titles, and external validation
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Craig Cooke's Journey
03:59 The Birth of Rhythm and Early Challenges
06:52 Growth and Evolution of Rhythm
09:45 The Cost of Success
12:44 Realizations and Health Challenges
15:39 The Turning Point: Embracing Change
19:00 Reversing Health Issues and Lifestyle Changes
21:55 Deciding to Sell the Business
25:03 Post-Sale Reflections and Qigong Introduction
30:40 The Healing Power of Medical Qigong
31:37 Spiritual Qigong and Divine Connection
33:28 Qigong for Business Professionals
34:25 Writing Business Kung Fu and the Creative Process
36:49 The Five Elements of Success
41:38 Finding Balance in Life
45:29 Self-Care as the Foundation of Service
50:44 Redefining Identity Beyond Titles
56:27 Navigating Life's Shifts with Intention
More From Craig Cooke
Book:
Business Kung Fu - https://a.co/d/e6XWFfl
Websites:
Digital Strategy: https://csquaredpro.io
Energy Healing: https://c2energymedicine.com
Social Media:
Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/craigcooke
Instagram (Energy Medicine): https://www.instagram.com/c2energymedicine
X (Twitter): https://x.com/craigcooke
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@csquared.777
Hosted by Chrissie Morgan, Physical Therapist, Master Life Coach, and creator of The Body Awareness Method.
Subscribe on Substack for early access and reflections:
https://www.substack.com/whoareyounow
Instagram: @whoareyounowpodcast
Behind the scenes: @chrissiecorner
Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhoAreYouNowPodcast
Podcast hub: https://whoareyounowpodcast.com