In this episode of Meathead Hippie, I’m joined by Shawn Nelson, the founder of LoveSac and one of my favorite examples of what happens when creativity meets stubborn heart. We talk about how an idea born out of pure curiosity became a company that reshaped an entire industry—and what that journey actually looked like behind the scenes.

This isn’t a story of overnight success. It’s a reminder that your ideas matter, that your instincts are worth following, and that the little thing you’re tinkering with today could be the thing that transforms your whole life. Shawn brings so much wisdom for anyone building, rebuilding, or dreaming again.

If you want to dive deeper into Shawn’s world, you can explore more at LoveSac:

https://www.lovesac.com

And make sure to check out his book Let Me Save You 25 Years here:

https://www.letmesaveyou25years.com

Plus his podcast Let Me Save You 25 Years, which is such a treasure trove of hard-earned entrepreneurial lessons:

https://www.letmesaveyou25years.com/podcast

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Meet Dr. Emily Splichal : Functional podiatrist, human movement specialist, and founder of Naboso. Dr. Emily blends barefoot science, sensory stimulation, and corrective movement to help people around the world move better and heal chronic foot issues.

Learn more about Dr. Emily:

🔗 Founder Page & Research: https://www.naboso.com

IG : https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalfootdoc

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In this episode you’ll learn:

What bunions really are — what’s structural, what’s functional, and what you can influence.

The root causes of plantar fasciitis and why it’s often more than “tight calves.”

How sensory stimulation changes foot mechanics and why waking up the small stabilizers of the foot is essential for healing.

Daily essentials for bunion care: proper foot alignment, toe spacing, intrinsic muscle engagement, and how to strengthen the foot without overloading it.

Daily essentials for plantar fasciitis: fascial release, surface variability, barefoot progression, and how to safely re-pattern gait to reduce strain on the heel and arch.

What surfaces you stand and move on matter — and how textured stimulation products (like Naboso) can support recovery and long-term foot health.

Original HEAL YOUR BUNION POST:

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Takeaway Tools & Tips:

Simple at-home practices to support bunion realignment and mobility.

How to build a foot-strengthening routine that supports your entire kinetic chain.

Why your nervous system is the missing link in foot rehab.

Key mistakes people make when trying to heal plantar fasciitis — and how to avoid them.

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Why this episode matters:

If you’ve been dealing with bunion pain, stiffness, or plantar fasciitis that keeps returning, this conversation gives you the “why” and the “how.” Dr. Emily brings clarity to foot mechanics and offers simple, actionable steps you can use right away to support healing from the ground up.

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In this episode, I sit down with Matt Faldmo of Deschutes Rolfing®, a practitioner who bridges structural integration, nutrition, and energy healing. Our conversation centers on his work with BioField Tuning and tuning forks — using vibration to shift stuck energy, calm the nervous system, and bring the body back into balance. Matt explains how sound interacts with our biofield, why these subtle frequencies can release long-held patterns, and what happens when we give the body space to resonate differently. If you’ve ever been curious about the connection between structure, energy, and sound, this episode opens a fascinating window into the healing potential of vibration.

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Maryn Azoff is an internationally recognized Vocal Transformation facilitator empowering people to reactivate the entirety of their voice—a faculty they likely haven’t experienced since birth. A classically-trained singer and lifetime student of various lineages, ancient wisdoms and practices worldwide, Maryn merges modalities and vocal techniques that have been used for 8,000+ years that modern science is only just beginning to understand. In the process of healing a severely broken neck and re-training herself to open a locked jaw to use her own voice again, Maryn’s Vocal Transformation Method emerged alongside her life’s mission to awaken the full vocal capacity of the human race. Over the past decade of teaching, she has witnessed miracles through this work, and transformation in all areas of her students’ lives: from their relationships, to healing physical/mental/emotional ailments and ultimately, shifts in consciousness that help them come into who they really are.

In This Episode:

We talk about the power of voice as a healing tool, how sound can shift stuck emotions, and why reconnecting to your natural resonance changes more than just how you speak or sing. Maryn shares practical vocal practices you can try today—like humming, toning, and breathwork—and stories of transformation from her retreats and courses.

Links:

Website: vocaltransformation.com

https://www.instagram.com/vocal_transformation/

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Human Design is exploding in popularity. Thousands of people are seeing their body-graph for the first time, trying to make sense of it all.

They don’t just need information—they need clarity.

Most people offering Human Design readings will analyze your chart. But very few will offer you a true reflection of yourself. As a Reflector, Reiki Marco mirrors your own genius with his teachings, and I am so honored to have him on the podcast with us today!

Please watch the YouTube for the face exercises!

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Today on the podcast, I’m honored to welcome a true water whisperer — Rebecca Goff, founder of Aqua Cranial®, a healing modality that merges craniosacral therapy with the intelligence of the ocean. For over two decades, Rebecca has worked with dolphins, whales, babies, mothers, and healers — guiding them back to regulation, softness, and connection through the gentle rhythms of the sea.

Her work is rooted in presence, energy, and the sacred remembrance that water holds memory — and that healing doesn’t have to be forceful to be profound.

Rebecca is also a children’s book author, translating her love of marine life and energetic healing into stories like “Kissing Whales: Healing Dolphins” — a heartwarming dive into nature's wisdom, available now on Amazon.

In this episode, we explore the origin of Aqua Cranial, how she began working with dolphins in Hawaii, and what happens when we allow the body to be held — truly held — by water, rhythm, and nature.

To learn more about Rebecca’s work, visit www.aquacranial.com and explore her sessions, trainings, and beautifully cinematic sessions on her YouTube channel.

http://www.aquacranial.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@AuntieOcean

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SPEAK YOUR TRUTH 🔵 A THROAT CHAKRA DEEP DIVE

Watch on Youtube:

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This chakra is everything when it comes to self-expression, authenticity, and standing in your truth — even when it’s messy, raw, or shaky. In this video, we’re diving into what blocks the throat chakra, how to open it, and why your voice is a frequency worth tuning into.

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“Your business, your relationships and your health are only as strong as your nervous system.”

Join Em as she talks to Amanda O’Mara - 3x Business Owner, Spiritual Gangster, Somatic Business Queen and Alchemist Healer!

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Amanda is on a mission to help as many people as possible to lead them to their greatest potential and create a ripple effect of ‘agape’ energy around the world, meaning unconditional love (which is the meaning of the name AMANDA!)

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