Inspired Intentions Podcast

This week, Alan reunites with a very nostalgic and special guest: Jeff, the original co-host for the first 100 episodes of the podcast and one of Skyterra’s founding team members.

While “longevity” has become an important buzzword in the wellness space, Jeff explains why true healthspan extends far beyond the gym. Instead of overcomplicating your routine with drastic measures, Jeff and Alan discuss why it is vital to focus on your emotional, relational, and spiritual health before you ever pick up a dumbbell. This episode is a masterclass in slowing down, assessing your true priorities, and building sustainable momentum for the seasons ahead.

Success doesn’t have to be five to ten years down the road; it can start today through simple, consistent actions

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In this episode, we dive deep into the real-life application of the LoseSmart program at home. From overhauling their sleep hygiene to ditching carb-heavy pasta lunches in favor of protein-rich ingredient prepping, Dave and Lisa break down the habits that transformed their lives. We also discuss the harsh realities of navigating setbacks and how having a strong, shared "why" is the ultimate key to resilience.

If you have ever felt like you were constantly fighting your own mind, struggling with brain fog, low stress tolerance, or feeling stuck despite giving it your all, you will not want to miss this episode.

In this episode of Inspired Intentions, the team dives back into the power of Neurologics and brain mapping (qEEG technology) to uncover how objective brain data can completely transform therapy and personal growth. Joining us in the booth are Greg Ostler (Executive Director at Skyterra Young Adult), Amanda (Primary Therapist at Skyterra Young Adult), and Brayden, a Skyterra Young Adult guest sharing his journey with brain mapping.

After years of fighting through mental blocks and suspecting an unnoticed brain injury from a car accident, Brayden shares what it was like to finally get clear answers through a brain map. We discuss how brain mapping color-codes brain processing at the speed of thought, pinpointing areas affected by stress, trauma, or under functioning.

Whether you are navigating executive dysfunction, recovering from stress or trauma, or simply curious about optimizing your cognitive health, this episode shows what’s possible when you stop guessing and start looking at the brain.

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What happens when remote work, extreme isolation, and the modern conveniences of delivery apps slowly cause you to lose yourself? For anyone who has hit a wall of burnout and physical de-conditioning, taking the first step toward reclaiming your health can feel completely overwhelming.

In this episode, Alan sits down in the booth with fitness and LoseSmart director Ryan, along with Amber, an incredible guest wrapping up an intentional eight-week stay at Skyterra Wellness Retreat. After years of working 10-to-12-hour days in total isolation, Amber reached a breaking point where her house had become her entire world. Driven by a deep desire to be healthy for her future grandkids, she took a leap of faith, drove 15 hours to campus, and completely transformed her life.

Together, Alan, Ryan, and Amber dive into the realities of sustainable lifestyle changes, the power of a tight-knit community, and why breaking free from a “0 to 100” mindset is the ultimate secret to long-term wellness.

Ready to start your own journey? If you have questions or want to share your own wellness milestones, email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform, leave us a five-star rating, and share this episode with someone who needs a dose of courage today!

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Welcome back to a very special episode of Inspired Intentions as Skyterra Wellness officially celebrates its 10th anniversary. Today, we’re hosting an exclusive, candid Q&A with the two sisters who make the magic happen: our founders Sue and Teresa.

From the initial 2016 “leap of faith” to the literal cross-country move that started it all, they’re pulling back the curtain on what it takes to build a wellness retreat centered on true heart, soul, and science. Whether you’re a first-time listener or a familiar face who has visited us multiple times over the last ten years, this milestone episode is a celebration of you, and our incredible community and team.

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What happens when you stop looking at weight loss medications as a quick fix, and start viewing them as just one instrument in a much larger orchestra of wellness? For anyone who has spent decades navigating the quicksand of chronic dieting and emotional eating, the modern conversation surrounding GLP-1s can feel incredibly loud, confusing, and clinical.

In this episode, Alan sits down in the booth with a beloved, long-time Skyterra guest who opens up about her raw, real-world journey of losing 90 pounds over the last year and a half. After a lifetime of struggling with disordered eating and weight fluctuations, she shares her intentional decision to utilize GLP-1 medications—and why she believes her success would have been entirely temporary without the holistic foundation she built right here on campus.

Alan and our guest dive deep into the real-world metrics that actually matter for longevity. She reveals how she went in “with her eyes wide open” to actively protect her muscle mass through smart protein prioritization and functional, daily movement. Together, they dive into the critical realities of navigating these medications with your eyes wide open. Our guest breaks down how she intentionally preserved her muscle mass through functional daily movement, the incredible health victory of watching her visceral fat numbers plummet on her InBody scan, and how the Skyterra Plate concept helped her reject the restrictive, draconian rules of traditional diet culture. This conversation moves past simple vanity metrics to focus on what really matters: shifting your mindset, lowering nervous system stress, and building the physical durability required to live a joyful, adventurous life.

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What happens to our nervous system when we step off the pavement and into the woods? In this episode, we sit down with Rocky Nation, a professor at Brevard College, to explore the Ecology of Resilience. We dive into the functional science behind Forest Bathing, the difference between a casual walk and intentional ecotherapy, and why the subclinical space (the middle ground between wellness and a medical diagnosis) is the frontier where true life transitions happen. Whether you are navigating an identity shift or living in a concrete jungle, Rocky provides a framework for using nature as a mirror for meaning and a tool for physiological recovery.

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Why do we reach for food when we aren’t hungry? In this episode, we sit down with Skyterra Guest Leah Hope and Skyterra Dietitian Jeannie to bridge the gap between the science of the brain and the reality of emotional eating. Fresh off a transformative month in the LoseSmart program, Leah shares her honest journey of moving beyond the physical aspects of weight loss to do the deeper emotional work. Jeannie breaks down the physiological triggers that link stress to food, while Leah discusses her breakthrough of becoming comfortable in the discomfort rather than avoiding it. Together, they explore how to connect the brain and body to sustain healthy habits outside of Skyterra and debunk common myths the diet industry gets wrong about our relationship with food. Tune in for a raw, insightful look at reclaiming your hunger cues and learning the power of mindful acceptance.

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At 64, Susan found herself in a place many of us recognize: feeling stuck despite a lifetime of helping others and navigating high-pressure environments. She arrived at Skyterra feeling weighed down by years of dieting stigma and the exhaustion of life’s daily stressors. In this profound conversation, Susan reflects on her 8-week journey in the LoseSmart program and the moment she realized her best years weren’t behind her.

Susan discusses the radical shift that happens when you stop focusing on “fixing” yourself and start focusing on strength. From the surprise of lifting weights for the first time to the clinical importance of rest and recovery, Susan shares how a culture of non-judgment allowed her to lower her defenses and finally thrive. This is a story about identity, empowerment and the courage to just show up.

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In this episode, we explore how Skyterra uses FDA-registered brain mapping to replace mental health guesswork with objective data. By measuring markers like impulse control and nervous system regulation, we discuss how identifying the physiological roots of brain fog or executive dysfunction moves the needle from self-blame to data-driven growth. Whether for a young adult building independence or a wellness guest optimizing cognitive longevity, this technology ensures that every strategy is perfectly aligned with a person’s actual brain capacity.

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