🌿 Belize Unlocked: A Three-Part Podcast Journey Recorded At Prana Maya Resort

Just off the coast of southern Belize lies a place unlike anything else in the Caribbean; a private island where turquoise waters meet world-class wellness, elevated cuisine, and breathtaking natural beauty. Featured in Forbes as Belize's newest destination for luxury, privacy, and holistic renewal, Prana Maya Island Resort is more than a resort; it is a sanctuary crafted for transformation.

In this exclusive three-part mini-series recorded on location, we take you behind the scenes of this extraordinary destination to uncover the heart, vision, and healing philosophy that make Prana Maya one of the most compelling new wellness retreats in the world.

Why This Series Matters

Prana Maya is intentionally designed to be a place where entrepreneurship, spirituality, and holistic healing intersect. Every architectural choice, every menu item, every treatment room, and every piece of the island's natural landscape contributes to a larger mission: to help guests reset, renew, and return to themselves.

This mini-series invites you into that mission.

Across three conversations—with resort owner Steve Hall and integrative wellness expert Dr. Mara Kevan—we explore how paradise is built, how energy is shaped, and how true wellness is restored.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a seeker, a wellness traveler, or simply someone ready to elevate your life, this series offers both inspiration and an invitation.

🎙️ Mini Series Episode Overview

Episode 1 — Wellness, Renewal & Reconnection at Prana Maya Resort (with Dr. Mara Kevan)

We close the series in the heart of Prana Maya's wellness sanctuary. Dr. Mara Kevan of Mar Wellness Group shares her integrative approach to healing, blending somatic therapy, acupuncture, movement, and holistic modalities with Belize's natural landscape. We discuss the healing power of water, sound, light, and intentional rest—and why guests leave this island transformed from the inside out.

Episode 2— Building Paradise: The Entrepreneurial Vision Billionaire Business Advice (with Steve Hall)

We begin with the origin story. Steve Hall shares how Prana Maya came to life—from selecting the island, to designing a wellness-focused luxury escape, to navigating the complexities of building in Belize. This episode reveals the courage, clarity, and conviction required to turn vision into reality.

Episode 3 — Spell-Casting & the Power of Words: Language, Energy & Intention (with Steve Hall)

In part two, we shift inward. Steve and I explore the energetic foundation of leadership and creation—the unseen forces that influence how we think, speak, and shape our lives. From conscious communication practices to the spiritual aspects of entrepreneurship, this conversation shows that our words can build worlds—just as powerfully as bricks and mortar.

🌺 What Makes Prana Maya Extraordinary

Throughout the series, you'll hear about Prana Maya's exceptional offerings, including:

• Luxury oceanfront suites and private villas, each designed to harmonize with nature

• One of the largest spas in Belize, complete with sound therapy, private treatment rooms, and sweeping ocean views

• A wellness program rooted in Belizean and Maya-inspired healing traditions

• Hyper-local cuisine crafted with fresh, regional ingredients

• Unmatched privacy, accessible only by water

• Sportfishing, water excursions, and unforgettable natural experiences

Prana Maya is a place to return home to yourself—whether through adventure, stillness, nourishment, or spiritual renewal.

What You'll Take Away

This mini-series will inspire you to:

• Reimagine what's possible in your own life and business

• Become more intentional with your words, energy, and daily habits

• Prioritize wellness as a foundation for success and longevity

• Seek environments that restore your spirit and expand your vision

• Honor the relationship between nature, creativity, and inner clarity

By the end, you won't just understand Prana Maya—you'll feel it.

Book Your Next Wellness Retreat at Prana Maya

If this series sparks something in you—rest, renewal, adventure, or transformation—then consider this your invitation.

Book your next wellness retreat, couples escape, or personal reset at Prana Maya Island Resort and experience the magic for yourself.

From the spa to the sea to the soul, this is where your next chapter begins.

📍 Prana Maya Contact Information & Links

Website: https://www.pranamayaresort.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pranamayaresort

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556771146630

Spa & Wellness Details: https://www.pranamayaresort.com/belize-wellness-resort/spa

Accommodations: https://www.pranamayaresort.com/belize-hotel-rooms/the-inn

🌿 Belize Unlocked: A Three-Part Podcast Journey Recorded At Prana Maya Resort

Just off the coast of southern Belize lies a place unlike anything else in the Caribbean; a private island where turquoise waters meet world-class wellness, elevated cuisine, and breathtaking natural beauty. Featured in Forbes as Belize's newest destination for luxury, privacy, and holistic renewal, Prana Maya Island Resort is more than a resort; it is a sanctuary crafted for transformation.

In this exclusive three-part mini-series recorded on location, we take you behind the scenes of this extraordinary destination to uncover the heart, vision, and healing philosophy that make Prana Maya one of the most compelling new wellness retreats in the world.

Why This Series Matters

Prana Maya is intentionally designed to be a place where entrepreneurship, spirituality, and holistic healing intersect. Every architectural choice, every menu item, every treatment room, and every piece of the island's natural landscape contributes to a larger mission: to help guests reset, renew, and return to themselves.

This mini-series invites you into that mission.

Across three conversations—with resort owner Steve Hall and integrative wellness expert Dr. Mara Kevan—we explore how paradise is built, how energy is shaped, and how true wellness is restored.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a seeker, a wellness traveler, or simply someone ready to elevate your life, this series offers both inspiration and an invitation.

🎙️ Mini Series Episode Overview

Episode 1 — Wellness, Renewal & Reconnection at Prana Maya (with Dr. Mara Kevan)

We close the series in the heart of Prana Maya's wellness sanctuary. Dr. Mara Kevan of Mar Wellness Group shares her integrative approach to healing, blending somatic therapy, acupuncture, movement, and holistic modalities with Belize's natural landscape. We discuss the healing power of water, sound, light, and intentional rest—and why guests leave this island transformed from the inside out.

Episode 2— Building Paradise: The Entrepreneurial Vision Billionaire Business Advice (with Steve Hall)

We begin with the origin story. Steve Hall shares how Prana Maya came to life—from selecting the island, to designing a wellness-focused luxury escape, to navigating the complexities of building in Belize. This episode reveals the courage, clarity, and conviction required to turn vision into reality.

Episode 3 — Spell-Casting & the Power of Words: Language, Energy & Intention (with Steve Hall)

In part two, we shift inward. Steve and I explore the energetic foundation of leadership and creation—the unseen forces that influence how we think, speak, and shape our lives. From conscious communication practices to the spiritual aspects of entrepreneurship, this conversation shows that our words can build worlds—just as powerfully as bricks and mortar.

🌺 What Makes Prana Maya Extraordinary

Throughout the series, you'll hear about Prana Maya's exceptional offerings, including:

• Luxury oceanfront suites and private villas, each designed to harmonize with nature

• One of the largest spas in Belize, complete with sound therapy, private treatment rooms, and sweeping ocean views

• A wellness program rooted in Belizean and Maya-inspired healing traditions

• Hyper-local cuisine crafted with fresh, regional ingredients

• Unmatched privacy, accessible only by water

• Sportfishing, water excursions, and unforgettable natural experiences

Prana Maya is a place to return home to yourself—whether through adventure, stillness, nourishment, or spiritual renewal.

What You'll Take Away

This mini-series will inspire you to:

• Reimagine what's possible in your own life and business

• Become more intentional with your words, energy, and daily habits

• Prioritize wellness as a foundation for success and longevity

• Seek environments that restore your spirit and expand your vision

• Honor the relationship between nature, creativity, and inner clarity

By the end, you won't just understand Prana Maya—you'll feel it.

Book Your Next Wellness Retreat at Prana Maya

If this series sparks something in you—rest, renewal, adventure, or transformation—then consider this your invitation.

Book your next wellness retreat, couples escape, or personal reset at Prana Maya Island Resort and experience the magic for yourself.

From the spa to the sea to the soul, this is where your next chapter begins.

📍 Prana Maya Contact Information & Links

Website: https://www.pranamayaresort.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pranamayaresort

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556771146630

Spa & Wellness Details: https://www.pranamayaresort.com/belize-wellness-resort/spa

Accommodations: https://www.pranamayaresort.com/belize-hotel-rooms/the-inn

Transformation Over Motivation, How Leaders Navigate Change

With Eric Pfeiffer & Dr. Grant Van Ulbrich

Motivation fades. Transformation lasts.

In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with executive leadership coach Eric Pfeiffer and change leadership expert, Dr. Grant Van Ulbrich to explore why real leadership change doesn't come from hype, inspiration, or short-term motivation but from identity, responsibility, and disciplined action.

This is a grounded, executive-level conversation for leaders who are tired of motivational noise and ready for sustainable transformation.

Together, Eric, Tara and Dr. Grant unpack the critical distinction every leader must understand: Motivation is emotional. Transformation is structural and only one of them holds under pressure.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why motivation fails when leadership gets hard—and what replaces it

• How identity, not intention, determines leadership outcomes

• The difference between reacting to change and leading through it

• Why responsibility is the gateway to power, not blame

• How consistency—not intensity—creates lasting culture and trust

• What leaders must embody first before expecting change from their teams

As Eric shares, "If leadership depends on how you feel that day, it's not leadership; it's volatility."

And as Dr. Grant reinforces, transformation begins when leaders decide who they are before deciding what they do.

Memorable Moments from the Conversation:

• "Motivation feels good but transformation is what actually changes how you lead."

• "Responsibility isn't about blame. It's about power."

• "Culture doesn't change because you said something once. It changes because you live something consistently."

• "Leaders don't fail because they lack motivation. They fail because they haven't transformed how they think and operate under pressure."

🧠 How This Episode Aligns with the GRASP Framework

This conversation embodies the heart of GRASP—especially:

• Responsibility: Owning outcomes to create real change

• Action: Building standards that outlast emotion

• Sight: Leading with clarity instead of reactivity

Rather than offering surface-level inspiration, this episode delivers practical, identity-driven leadership insight for CEOs, founders, executives, and high-capacity leaders navigating complexity and change.

If you're ready to stop chasing motivation and start leading with clarity, consistency, and confidence; this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and step into transformation.

Connect With the Guests:

Eric Pfeiffer CEO of MPWR Coaching (San Diego, CA) Host of the MPWR Podcast, CEO of MPWR Coaching, and 3X published author.

Links: mpwrcoaching.com | MPWR Podcast on Apple | LinkedIn

Dr. Grant Van Ulbrich Viral TEDx Speaker (2M+ views), Author, Change Leadership Expert (London, UK)

Links: drgrant.com | Scared So What Podcast | Scared So What Coaching Platform

✨ What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.

🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.

🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio

Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.

Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch:

• Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow!
• LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn
• Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com
• Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions

Hire Tara to speak at your next event!

🌿 Belize Unlocked: A Three-Part Podcast Journey Recorded At Prana Maya Resort

Just off the coast of southern Belize lies a place unlike anything else in the Caribbean; a private island where turquoise waters meet world-class wellness, elevated cuisine, and breathtaking natural beauty. Featured in Forbes as Belize's newest destination for luxury, privacy, and holistic renewal, Prana Maya Island Resort is more than a resort; it is a sanctuary crafted for transformation.

In this exclusive three-part mini-series recorded on location, we take you behind the scenes of this extraordinary destination to uncover the heart, vision, and healing philosophy that make Prana Maya one of the most compelling new wellness retreats in the world.

Why This Series Matters

Prana Maya is intentionally designed to be a place where entrepreneurship, spirituality, and holistic healing intersect. Every architectural choice, every menu item, every treatment room, and every piece of the island's natural landscape contributes to a larger mission: to help guests reset, renew, and return to themselves.

This mini-series invites you into that mission.

Across three conversations—with resort owner Steve Hall and integrative wellness expert Dr. Mara Kevan—we explore how paradise is built, how energy is shaped, and how true wellness is restored.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a seeker, a wellness traveler, or simply someone ready to elevate your life, this series offers both inspiration and an invitation.

🎙️ Mini Series Episode Overview

Episode 1 — Wellness, Renewal & Reconnection at Prana Maya (with Dr. Mara Kevan)

We close the series in the heart of Prana Maya's wellness sanctuary. Dr. Mara Kevan of Mar Wellness Group shares her integrative approach to healing, blending somatic therapy, acupuncture, movement, and holistic modalities with Belize's natural landscape. We discuss the healing power of water, sound, light, and intentional rest—and why guests leave this island transformed from the inside out.

Episode 2— Building Paradise: The Entrepreneurial Vision Billionaire Business Advice (with Steve Hall)

We begin with the origin story. Steve Hall shares how Prana Maya came to life—from selecting the island, to designing a wellness-focused luxury escape, to navigating the complexities of building in Belize. This episode reveals the courage, clarity, and conviction required to turn vision into reality.

Episode 3 — Spell-Casting & the Power of Words: Language, Energy & Intention (with Steve Hall)

In part two, we shift inward. Steve and I explore the energetic foundation of leadership and creation—the unseen forces that influence how we think, speak, and shape our lives. From conscious communication practices to the spiritual aspects of entrepreneurship, this conversation shows that our words can build worlds—just as powerfully as bricks and mortar.

🌺 What Makes Prana Maya Extraordinary

Throughout the series, you'll hear about Prana Maya's exceptional offerings, including:

• Luxury oceanfront suites and private villas, each designed to harmonize with nature

• One of the largest spas in Belize, complete with sound therapy, private treatment rooms, and sweeping ocean views

• A wellness program rooted in Belizean and Maya-inspired healing traditions

• Hyper-local cuisine crafted with fresh, regional ingredients

• Unmatched privacy, accessible only by water

• Sportfishing, water excursions, and unforgettable natural experiences

Prana Maya is a place to return home to yourself—whether through adventure, stillness, nourishment, or spiritual renewal.

What You'll Take Away

This mini-series will inspire you to:

• Reimagine what's possible in your own life and business

• Become more intentional with your words, energy, and daily habits

• Prioritize wellness as a foundation for success and longevity

• Seek environments that restore your spirit and expand your vision

• Honor the relationship between nature, creativity, and inner clarity

By the end, you won't just understand Prana Maya—you'll feel it.

Book Your Next Wellness Retreat at Prana Maya

If this series sparks something in you—rest, renewal, adventure, or transformation—then consider this your invitation.

Book your next wellness retreat, couples escape, or personal reset at Prana Maya Island Resort and experience the magic for yourself.

From the spa to the sea to the soul, this is where your next chapter begins.

📍 Prana Maya Contact Information & Links

Website: https://www.pranamayaresort.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pranamayaresort

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556771146630

Spa & Wellness Details: https://www.pranamayaresort.com/belize-wellness-resort/spa

Accommodations: https://www.pranamayaresort.com/belize-hotel-rooms/the-inn

So You Want to Become a TEDx Speaker? Nia Luckey Shares Her One Essential Red Dot Lesson

Becoming a TEDx speaker isn't about sounding impressive—it's about being understood.

In this episode of GRASP Confidence, host and TEDx coach Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with TEDx speaker & Author, Nia Luckey to unpack the single most important lesson that helped Nia get accepted to TEDx on her very first application and how she took her idea and turned it into a global movement.

Spoiler: it wasn't credentials, technical language, or over-teaching.

It was learning how to approach a TEDx talk as a conversation, not a lecture.

As Nia shares in the episode, "A TEDx talk isn't meant to be a technical breakdown, it should feel like a conversation between friends." That simple shift changed everything about how she prepared for the red dot.

Throughout the conversation, Tara and Nia reveal why TEDx curators prioritize clarity, connection, and accessibility, especially for a global audience. "You're not speaking to experts in the room," Nia explains. "You're speaking to humans all over the world."

Together, they break down:

• What TEDx curators are truly listening for

• Why jargon and over-teaching often weaken a TEDx talk

• How to make your idea resonate across cultures and backgrounds

• The difference between educating and connecting

• Why clarity builds confidence—on and off the red dot

Nia also reflects on the impact of TEDx coaching and how working with Tara helped her refine her message, simplify her delivery, and align her idea with TEDx standards. "Once I stopped trying to prove what I knew and focused on what people needed to hear, everything clicked."

The result? A first-try TEDx acceptance—a powerful example of what happens when strategy, clarity, and coaching come together.

This episode is essential for:

• Aspiring TEDx speakers

• Thought leaders, authors, and professionals preparing a TEDx talk

• Anyone applying to TEDx or refining an "idea worth spreading"

• Speakers who feel stuck between being "too technical" or "not enough"

🎙️ Listen now to discover why conversation beats complexity—and how the right TEDx coaching can dramatically increase your chances of stepping onto the red dot.

Can We Build Technology We Actually Trust? | Nia Luckey | TEDxSugar Creek Women

🎤 Watch Nia's TEDx Talk Here 🎤

✨ What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.

🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.

🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio

Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.

Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch:

• Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow!
• LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn
• Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com
• Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions

Hire Tara to speak at your next event!

What happens when you bring together three powerhouse leaders to talk about what the world needs most, people who champion others?

In this special panel episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Bob Burg, Tammy Appleton, and Kathy Tagenel for a transformative conversation about belief, leadership, and the Go-Giver mindset.

If you're a leader, entrepreneur, speaker, coach, or rising changemaker, this episode will show you why being someone's fan may be the most powerful catalyst for confidence and success.

The Heart of the Conversation: Why Championing Others Matters

"Some people have never had a fan."

Many people move through life without anyone believing in them. No advocate. No encourager. No one in their corner saying, You can do this.

This episode explores the real meaning of becoming someone's champion—especially for those who are still fragile, still uncertain, and still waiting for one voice of belief to change their direction.

You'll learn how a single act of belief can transform confidence, careers, and entire futures.

Meet Our Panel Bob Burg

Co-author of the international bestseller The Go-Giver, which has sold over 1.5 million copies and is translated into 30 languages. Bob's philosophy centers on the power of consistently creating exceptional value for others.

Tammy Appleton

Founder of Peak Play and US President of Tricres Coach and Consultant. Tammy protects people the world underestimates, advocating fiercely for athlete safety and empowering parents through her "I Believe Methodology." Go-Giver Certified Speaker.

Kathy Tagenel

Accomplished leader, strategist, and community builder who helps visionary entrepreneurs and business owners rediscover their flow, create with joy, and succeed without burnout.

What Does It Mean to Be a Champion?

Being a champion isn't about cheering for the people who've already made it—the influencers with the fancy cars and nine income streams. It's about showing up for the person at the starting line… the one who's still fragile, still uncertain, still hoping someone will believe in them.

Some people have never had a fan in their entire life. They don't need a crowd; they need one person who will look them in the eye and say, "You can do this." For a new entrepreneur or emerging leader, that kind of belief can change everything—their business, their confidence, their courage, and the direction of their future.

Join the Conversation

Tune in for this powerful panel discussion exploring how you can become the champion and fan someone needs in their life.

Subscribe on Apple and leave your favorite takeaway in the comments!

Connect with Our Panelists

Tara LaFon Gooch (Host): Personal Website | Business Page | LinkedIn Bob Burg: Go-Giver Series author & speaker | LinkedIn Tammy Appleton: Website | Go-Giver Academy | LinkedIn Kathy Tagenel: Website | LinkedIn

✨ What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.

🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.

🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio

Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.

Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch:

• Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow!
• LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn
• Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com
• Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions

Hire Tara to speak at your next event!

The Trauma Behind the Drive

High performers are celebrated for their discipline, resilience, and drive—but few talk about the emotional cost of constantly operating in survival mode. In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Dr. Stephanie Byerly to expose a hidden crisis among leaders: emotional anesthesia—the quiet numbing that happens when unresolved trauma meets relentless achievement.

Dr. Byerly is a physician, neuroanesthesiologist, and longtime academic leader at UT Southwestern. After navigating multiple episodes of burnout throughout her career, she became a certified Life Coach helping women in leadership reclaim joy, clarity, and emotional presence.

Together, Tara and Stephanie explore:

• Why high performers disconnect emotionally without realizing it

• The link between unresolved childhood trauma and adult burnout

• How "numbing out" becomes a survival strategy for ambitious leaders

• The first steps to reconnecting with your feelings, your purpose, and yourself

This episode isn't just awareness—it's an invitation to healing.

To help you identify the root causes of emotional numbness, we're sharing a powerful resource:

👉 Take the free trauma identification assessment: https://breeze-wellbeing.com/childhood This simple tool can help you understand patterns shaped by childhood experiences—so you can begin the first step of healing with awareness.

If you've ever felt exhausted, disconnected, or strangely "empty" despite your success, this conversation is your wake-up call. Healing begins with honesty—and reconnection begins right here.

Book a complimentary Breakthrough Call: https://www.stephaniebyerly.com

Connect with Dr. Byerly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebyerlymd/

What does GRASP stand for?

Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.

🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.

🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio

Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.

Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch:

• Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow!
• LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn
• Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com
• Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions

Hire Tara to speak at your next event!

Wellness Mini-Series: Why Vitamin D Is the Hidden Cause Behind Seasonal Affective Disorder

With Co-Host Josh Rimany

If you've been feeling tired, unmotivated, or emotionally heavy; especially during the fall and winter — this episode uncovers a powerful and often overlooked reason: vitamin D deficiency.

Welcome to Part 3 of our Wellness Mini-Series with functional medicine expert and pharmacist Josh Rimany, founder of Beyond the Pills and creator of the Wellness Made Simple Kits. Today we break down how Vitamin D impacts your mood, immune system, hormones, and energy — and why low levels are directly connected to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

This final episode completes the 3-part series exploring the foundational nutrients inside Josh's Wellness Made Simple Kits — a system created to simplify wellness, reduce stress, and help your body function the way it was designed to.

🔥 What You'll Learn in Part 3

• Why Vitamin D is actually a hormone, not just a vitamin

• How low Vitamin D contributes to Seasonal Affective Disorder

• The relationship between sunlight, circadian rhythms, and mood

• How Vitamin D affects immunity, hormones, cognitive function, and metabolism

• The signs of Vitamin D deficiency most people miss

• Why Vitamin D is Step 3 in the Wellness Made Simple system

🔍 What's Inside the Wellness Made Simple Kits

Josh's kits support your body's core physiological needs over three essential phases:

Part 1: Magnesium — Nervous System Regulation

(The foundation — stress, anxiety & sleep support)

Part 2: Omega-3s — Inflammation Support, Brain Health & Mood Stability

(The anti-inflammatory powerhouse behind mental clarity and decreased inflamation)

Part 3: Vitamin D — Mood, Immunity & Seasonal Affective Disorder Support

(This episode)

• Supports emotional regulation and motivation

• Helps prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder

• Strengthens immune function

• Balances hormones and boosts energy

• Essential for long-term metabolic and bone health

Each kit also includes:

• Gut health support

• Optional functional lab testing

• A guided 14-day reset

• Simple daily routines that eliminate guesswork

Learn more at GoBeyondThePills.com

If you've been struggling with low mood, winter fatigue, or seasonal depression, this conversation offers clarity, science-backed insights, and simple steps you can take today.

🎧 This Completes the Wellness Mini-Series

• Part 1 → Magnesium: Your Anxiety Breakthrough • Part 2 → Omega-3s: The Anti-Inflammatory Key to Brain Health • Part 3 → Vitamin D: The Hormone Behind Mood, Immunity & Seasonal Affective Disorder

Make sure to tap Follow so you never miss upcoming episodes and future series.

Explore the Wellness Made Simple Kits → GoBeyondThePills.com Connect with Josh Rimany on LinkedIn

Share this episode with someone who struggles with winter mood shifts, it could change their season.

Wellness Mini-Series: Why Omega-3s Are the Key to Lower Stress & Less Inflammation

With Co-Host Josh Rimany

If you've been feeling inflamed, mentally foggy, or emotionally off, this episode uncovers a powerful — and often forgotten — solution: omega-3 fatty acids.

Welcome to Part 2 of our Wellness Mini-Series with functional medicine expert and pharmacist Josh Rimany, founder of Beyond the Pills and creator of the Wellness Made Simple Kits. Today we break down why omega-3s are essential for brain health, stress reduction, inflammation support, and overall emotional balance and why most people aren't getting nearly enough.

This 3-part series explains the core pillars of Josh's Wellness Made Simple Kits — designed to simplify wellness, reduce stress, and support total-body health.

🔥 What You'll Learn in Part 2

• Why omega-3 deficiency is linked to brain fog, mood swings, and low motivation

• EPA vs DHA — what they are and why they matter

• How omega-3s support cognitive function, memory, and emotional resilience

• The relationship between inflammation and anxiety/depression

• The surprising impacts of diet, stress, and modern food processing on omega-3 levels

• Why omega-3s are Step 2 in the Wellness Made Simple system

🔍 What's Inside the Wellness Made Simple Kits

Josh's kits are built around supporting your body with three critical physiological needs:

Part 1: Magnesium — Nervous System Regulation

(Previous episode — foundational mineral for stress relief)

Part 2: Omega-3s — Inflammation Support, Brain Health & Mood Stability

(This episode)

• Reduces inflammation throughout the body

• Supports neurotransmitter production and mood regulation

• Enhances brain clarity, focus, and memory

• Supports heart health and cellular repair

Part 3: Vitamin D — Immunity, Hormones & Energy Regulation

(Next episode)

• Boosts immune function

• Supports mood, motivation, and hormonal balance

• Plays a critical role in energy, bone health, and long-term vitality

Each kit also includes:

• Gut health support

• Optional functional lab testing

• A guided 14-day reset

• Simple daily routines that eliminate guesswork

Learn more at GoBeyondThePills.com

If you've been looking for natural solutions to improve your mood, reduce inflammation, or sharpen your mental clarity, this episode gives you the science-backed answers you've been missing.

🎧 Coming Up in the Mini-Series

• Part 3 → Vitamin D: The Hormone That Controls Your Mood, Immunity & Energy

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Wellness Mini-Series: Why Magnesium Could Be Your Anxiety Breakthrough

With Co-Host Josh Rimany

If you've been feeling anxious, restless, or mentally overloaded, this episode uncovers one of the most common and most underdiagnosed causes: magnesium deficiency.

Welcome to Part 1 of our Wellness Mini-Series with functional medicine expert and pharmacist Josh Rimany, creator of the Wellness Made Simple Kits. Together, we break down the magnesium–anxiety connection and why this single mineral plays a massive role in your nervous system, your stress response, and your day-to-day emotional balance.

This 3-part series explains the core pillars of Josh's Wellness Made Simple Kits — designed to simplify wellness, reduce stress, and support total-body health.

🔥 What You'll Learn in Part 1

• Why magnesium deficiency is linked to anxiety and stress

• How magnesium regulates your nervous system, mood, and sleep

• The difference between magnesium glycinate, citrate, malate, and threonate

• The surprising ways stress and modern lifestyle deplete magnesium

• How magnesium sets the foundation for hormonal balance, energy, and cognitive clarity

• Why magnesium is Step 1 in the Wellness Made Simple system

🔍 What's Inside the Wellness Made Simple Kits

Josh's kits are built to support your body's core physiological needs in three simple phases:

Part 1: Magnesium — Nervous System Regulation (This Episode)

• Calms anxiety

• Lowers stress reactivity

• Supports sleep, muscle relaxation, and emotional balance

Part 2: Omega-3s — Inflammation, Brain Health & Mood Support

(Coming next episode)

• Reduces systemic inflammation

• Supports brain function, clarity, and mood regulation

• Essential for cellular repair and metabolic balance

Part 3: Vitamin D — Immunity, Hormones & Energy Regulation

(Final episode)

• Boosts immune function

• Regulates hormones and mood

• Supports bone health, metabolism, and long-term vitality

Each kit also includes:

• Gut health support

• Optional functional lab testing

• A guided 14-day reset

• Simple daily routines that eliminate guesswork

Learn more at GoBeyondThePills.com

If you've been searching for answers about your anxiety without wanting another prescription; this episode gives you clarity, science, and solutions you can implement immediately.

🎧 Coming Up in the Mini-Series

• Part 2 → Omega-3s: The Anti-Inflammatory Powerhouse Your Brain Needs • Part 3 → Vitamin D: The Hormone That Controls Your Mood, Immunity, and Energy

Make sure to Follow the show so you don't miss the next two episodes in this series.

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