Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s the original compounding interest for your health and wealth. In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, reveals why disrupted sleep accelerates aging, drains your finances, and robs you of independence. You’ll discover how sleep impacts metabolism, hormones, brain health, and decision-making — and why a simple “sleep reset” may be the highest-return investment you ever make for your healthspan and wealthspan.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Sleep for Health and Wealth

00:54 Understanding Sleep Mechanisms and Circadian Rhythms

04:45 The Impact of Sleep on Brain Function and Decision Making

06:20 The Impact of Sleep Loss on Independence

07:26 Quality vs. Quantity: The Real Sleep Equation

08:49 A Good Night's Sleep Starts in the Morning

09:41 How Feeding and Fasting Signals Cellular Clocks

10:41 How to Reset Your Brain and Body for a Better Night's Sleep

13:49 Should You Take Naps?

14:42 How Does Exercise Impact Sleep?

15:50 Breaking the Cycle of Early Morning Waking

17:01 Battling the Mind Muck Around Sleep

17:35 Identifying Sleep Disorders and Their Solutions

18:24 Sleep Debt Will Drain Your Wealth

19:22 Investing in Sleep for Long-Term Benefits

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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K

Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. 

inPlace Professionals, LLC. 

2024 All rights reserved. 

Broker eXp Realty, LLC 

Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt

Are you tired of leaving the doctor’s office more confused than when you walked in? In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt reveals how the brand-new GPT-5 can be your personal health advocate. Discover how this AI tool helps you unpack confusing diagnoses, prepare smarter questions for your doctor, and even connect your medical decisions to your financial future. Learn how to use AI to protect both your healthspan and wealthspan—so you can stay independent, informed, and in control of your Next Act.

📅Free GPT Health Advocate cheat sheet https://mailchi.mp/inplacepro/gpt-5-health-advocate

Chapters

00:00 Health Advocacy with AI

02:32 The Power of GPT-5 in Healthcare

05:42 Navigating the New Doctor-Patient Dynamics

08:28 Empowering Patients with Preventive Strategies

11:41 Building Your "Personal Health Narrative"

13:46 Learning How to Collaborate with GPT-5 to Improve your Health

15:04 Starting the Health Conversation with ChatGPT

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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K

Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. 

inPlace Professionals, LLC. 

2024 All rights reserved. 

Broker eXp Realty, LLC 

Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt

The AI revolution isn’t coming — it’s here, and it could transform your healthspan, wealthspan, and Next Act more than anything since the post-WWII boom. In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt unpacks the U.S. government’s bold AI Action Plan, the staggering longevity breakthroughs experts predict, and why living to 100+ could rewrite the rules of retirement. Learn how to adapt, thrive, and keep your purpose — and your paycheck — in the Age of Intelligence.

Chapters

00:00 A Transformation on Par with the 1950s Infrastructure Boom

03:17 Solving Medicine: A New Era of Healthspan

06:53 From Lifespan to Wealthspan: Will Your Money Last if You Live Longer?

11:00 What we can Learn from the FIRE Movement

14:58 The New World of AGI: Cautionary and Optimistic

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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K

Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. 

inPlace Professionals, LLC. 

2024 All rights reserved. 

Broker eXp Realty, LLC 

Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt

Should you buy or rent in retirement? The answer isn’t as simple as the generic advice you’ll find online. In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt breaks down the real financial, lifestyle, and emotional trade-offs for renting vs buying in your Next Act. From equity growth and liquidity to reverse mortgages, rising rents, and hidden healthspan factors—you’ll learn how to make a housing decision that supports both your wealth and your well-being for the next 20 years.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Decision to Rent or Buy in Retirement

01:40 Current Day Investment Reality Check

02:56 Taking Health into Consideration

04:11 Rent vs Buy: How do the 20-Year Numbers Stack Up?

10:28 Weighing your Options 

11:23 Two Very Different Approaches

14:08 The Hidden Perks and Pitfalls of Renting or Owning

15:30 What Lifestyle do you Envision?

17:35 Emotional and Lifestyle Considerations

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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K

Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. 

inPlace Professionals, LLC. 

2024 All rights reserved. 

Broker eXp Realty, LLC 

Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt

Is methylene blue the next longevity miracle—or just hype in a blue bottle? In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt pulls back the curtain on the biohacking trends flooding your feed. From rapamycin and NAD+ boosters to red light therapy, we separate real science from marketing spin. Learn how to evaluate anti-aging claims with a skeptical, empowered lens—and discover which strategies actually move the needle on healthspan. This is your no-BS guide to investing in vitality without falling for fads.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Biohacking Hype

01:07 The Hope of Longevity Supplements

02:22 Exploring Methylene Blue

05:32 Excitement AboutNAD+ Boosters

07:25 Rapamycin: The Potential Fountain of Youth

09:09 Red Light Therapy: A Non-Pharmaceutical Alternative

10:30 When Basics Beat Pills and Procedures

11:43 Evaluating Biohacking Claims

14:29 What is Worth Your Longevity Dollar?

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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K

Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. 

inPlace Professionals, LLC. 

2024 All rights reserved. 

Broker eXp Realty, LLC 

Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt

Are you in your 50s, financially prepared, and eager to retire early—but unsure if you truly can? Join Rachael Van Pelt on Next Act Ninjas as she dives deep into the critical questions you must ask before taking the early retirement plunge. This episode explores the hidden factors influencing your retirement timing, from health and stress management to realistic financial independence numbers and strategic lifestyle adjustments. Discover whether downsizing, going part-time, or tapping into home equity could bridge your financial gaps, and how shifting your mindset from wealth accumulation to wealth spending can set you up for a fulfilling Next Act. Learn how to balance financial practicality with emotional readiness, ensuring your retirement years are vibrant, purposeful, and financially secure.

Chapters

00:00 The Quest for Early Retirement

00:50 Why Retire Early?

04:01 Have You Reached Your Financial Independence (FI) Number?

05:28 What Do You Need to Do to Catch Up to FI?

08:10 What's Your Runway to Early Retirement?

08:51 One Man's Hybrid Approach to Early Retirement

10:52 Bridging the Gap to Age 59.5y

13:00 Mindset Shift for Retirement Lifestyle

15:03 Craft Your Early Retirement Plan

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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K

Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. 

inPlace Professionals, LLC. 

2024 All rights reserved. 

Broker eXp Realty, LLC 

Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt

Is your suitcase suddenly heavier, or is it a hidden sign of aging? In this powerful episode of Next Act Ninjas, healthspan expert Rachael Van Pelt reveals why muscle strength is your most crucial—but overlooked—biomarker of healthy aging. Learn why hand-grip strength predicts longevity better than cholesterol, how strength training can reverse age-related decline, and the key to maintaining youthful mitochondria and muscle quality. Whether you're combating midlife fat gain, avoiding muscle wasting and osteoporosis, or simply looking to age with strength and independence, this episode offers practical strategies to build muscle, boost metabolism, enhance cognitive function, and radically improve your quality of life. Anti-aging and lifestyle longevity begins with strength—start today!

Chapters

00:00 The Biomarker of Aging We've Been Neglecting

02:22 Grip Strength: The Missing Vital Sign

03:13 Loss of Muscle with Aging

04:52 Muscle Quality vs Quantity

06:39 Mitochondria: The Battery Pack of Youth

08:43 Strength Training Slow Biological Aging at the Genetic Level

09:18 Tracking Strength as a Biomarker of Healthy Aging

11:05 Strong Muscle Translates to Strong Bone

11:29 Strength Train Muscle and Mind

12:10 The Anti-Aging Strengthening Routine

15:03 Start Immediately, Progress Slowly, Track Improvements

17:37 Your 8- to 12-week Age-Reversal Challenge

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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K

Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. 

inPlace Professionals, LLC. 

2024 All rights reserved. 

Broker eXp Realty, LLC 

Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt

Is America really falling apart—or are we just being conditioned to believe it is? In this powerful episode, Rachael Van Pelt challenges the viral narrative of collapse and calls on Boomers and Gen Xers to step back into leadership. Drawing from history, neuroscience, and real economics, she unpacks the cultural identity crisis fueling our discontent—and explains why the antidote isn’t revolution, but renewal. This is a wake-up call for those who remember what America was meant to be—and still believe in what it can become.

Chapters

00:00 Boomers and Gen Xers Must Lead Again

01:06 The Cultural Identity Crisis

02:37 The Role of Economic Instability

03:31 The Role of Inflammatory Media

05:12 Revolution is Not the Answer

07:01 Cultural Narrative Matters

08:01 Technology Will Continue to Transform

08:39 Choose Renewal Over Collapse

09:56 Leave a Legacy of Character and Clear Vision

11:17 Practical Steps for Leading Wisely

13:36 It's Not Time to Peace Out, But Step Up

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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K

Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. 

inPlace Professionals, LLC. 

2024 All rights reserved. 

Broker eXp Realty, LLC 

Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt

Are you mentally checking out and fantasizing about early retirement? Before you pull the plug on your career, listen to this urgent wake-up call. In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt reveals why your 50s may be your most powerful decade for building wealth—and how coasting too early can shrink not just your income, but your brain and your future freedom. You’ll hear a real-life case study, powerful mindset shifts, and practical strategies to rewire burnout into purpose-driven momentum. Don’t downsize your life too soon—leverage this decade to expand it.

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Chapters

00:00 The Wake-Up Call Before Retirement

00:48 The False Narrative of Winding Down

02:17 Your Earning Years are Just Peaking

04:00 Mental Retirement is Dangerous

05:11 Reframing Your Final Push to Retirement

07:50 Don't Let Burnout Be Your Reason to Retire and Downsize Early

09:07 Investing in Yourself: The Key to Lifestyle Longevity

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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K

Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. 

inPlace Professionals, LLC. 

2024 All rights reserved. 

Broker eXp Realty, LLC 

Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt

You’ve earned your freedom—but now what? In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Rachael Van Pelt exposes the surprising downside of “empty calendar syndrome” in retirement. Discover why structure is the secret to longevity, how rebellion against routine can backfire, and what neuroscience says about time, purpose, and energy. Learn how to build a rhythm that keeps you sharp, motivated, and joyfully engaged in your Next Act.

Chapters

00:00 The Freedom and Confusion of Retirement

01:20 The Calendar Goes Blank—And So Does Time

02:16 Retirement Rebellion—The Psychological Pushback

03:34 The Decision Fatigue No One Warns You About

04:35 The Paradox of Total Freedom

05:49 From Schedule Aversion to Schedule Alignment

07:24 Finding Purpose in Short-Term Commitments

10:45 Creating Structure Around Anchor Activities or Keystone Habits

12:18 Find Your Daily Rhythm in Retirement

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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K

Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. 

inPlace Professionals, LLC. 

2024 All rights reserved. 

Broker eXp Realty, LLC 

Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt