What happens when the treatments keep changing—but the symptoms never truly go away?

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What happens when a police canine is given just two weeks to live?

For Chris Bingham, Tambo’s cancer diagnosis became more than a fight for survival. It became a story of loyalty, hope, healing, and reconciliation.

In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with Chris Bingham, veteran law enforcement officer and handler to retired federal police K9 Tambo, for a powerful conversation about the bond between a handler and his canine partner.

Tambo was once labeled difficult to bond with. But Chris saw something deeper in him—a reflection of his own story, his own wounds, and his own desire to be seen beyond the labels placed on him.

After Tambo was diagnosed with aggressive terminal cancer and given about two weeks to live, Chris chose to fight for more time. What followed was a journey that inspired thousands, reached people facing cancer themselves, and unexpectedly helped Chris reconnect with his father before it was too late.

This is a story about loyalty under pressure, the healing power of second chances, and the way one dog’s fight became bigger than anyone could have imagined.

⭐ About Chris Bingham

Chris Bingham is a veteran law enforcement officer, K9 handler, author, and advocate for retired police and military working dogs. His partnership with retired federal police K9 Tambo has become a powerful story of loyalty, resilience, and hope after Tambo was diagnosed with aggressive terminal cancer.

Through Tambo’s journey, Chris has inspired people across the country, including cancer patients and families facing their own difficult battles. He is also the author of the children’s book Canine Tambo and is working on an adult memoir about his life, his K9 partners, and the reconciliation with his father.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9_tambo

📌 Chapters

00:00 Loyalty Under Pressure
01:15 Podcast Welcome
03:10 How They Paired Up
05:51 Breaking Through Labels
06:53 Consistency Builds Trust
08:04 A Shelter Dog Lesson
11:55 Why Dogs Teach Us
13:19 Midroll And Next Steps
14:01 Retirement And New Role
16:44 Cancer Crisis And Surgery
20:34 Chemo Journey Goes Viral
22:50 Why Tambo Inspires
23:59 Hope Through Chemo
25:30 Childhood Without Dad
26:59 Cancer Brings Reconciliation
29:44 Closure And Peace
30:40 Childrens Book Mission
33:15 Underdog Spotlight Moment
35:42 Choosing Happiness Daily
39:26 Living In The Present
44:19 Where To Follow Updates
45:43 Final Thanks And Signoff

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What happens when the options you’re given don’t feel like the right fit?

In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with neurologist and regenerative medicine specialist Dr. Fawad Mian for a conversation about pain, healing, and the power of asking better questions.

After facing his own injuries and being told surgery was the answer, Dr. Mian began searching for another way. That personal experience changed the way he approached medicine and led him into regenerative and functional treatments designed to help people restore movement, rebuild confidence, and reclaim their lives.

This conversation explores chronic pain, PRP, prolotherapy, functional medicine, inflammation, aging well, and why sometimes the path forward begins by looking beyond the first answer you were given.

Chapters
00:00 Only Option Is Surgery
01:22 Meet Dr Fawad Mian
02:14 Host Injury Story
03:16 Why He Practices Differently
03:57 Shoulder Injury Wakeup Call
04:54 Foot Pain And Achilles Spiral
06:16 Knee Surgery And No Answers
08:02 Discovering PRP Prolotherapy
09:25 Podcast Community Break
10:07 Host Trigeminal Journey
11:58 Functional Medicine And Ozone
14:52 Root Cause Healing Mindset
18:03 Where To Start With Pain
22:30 Why He Chose Medicine
25:40 Aging Well Strength Sleep Diet
33:36 Book New Treatments And Research
36:09 Pushback And Memory Course
40:24 Where To Find Dr Mian
42:01 Final Takeaways And Goodbye

About Dr. Fawad Mian
Dr. Fawad Mian is a neurologist and regenerative medicine specialist who helps active adults overcome chronic pain without relying solely on surgery or long-term medication. His work blends traditional medical knowledge with regenerative and functional approaches, including PRP, prolotherapy, stem cell therapy, movement re-education, and other treatments designed to support healing at the root.

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Website: https://prolohealing.com
Memory Course: https://course.prolohealing.com/webinar-registration
Email: [email protected]

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What happens when anxiety, self-doubt, and fear of being seen become the very things that push you toward your voice?

In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with singer-songwriter True Istina for a powerful conversation about music, vulnerability, creativity, and learning to trust yourself before the world gives you permission.

True began singing and writing music at a young age, but songwriting became something deeper during one of the hardest seasons of her life. When anxiety made it difficult to get out of bed, music became her journal, her outlet, and eventually, a way to connect with people who needed hope.

This conversation explores what it means to express yourself honestly, release perfectionism, handle criticism, and stop waiting for the “right time” to share your gifts. True’s story is a reminder that your voice matters—even before you feel fully ready to use it.

Chapters

00:00 Finding Your Voice

01:14 Podcast Welcome Intro

01:43 True Joins the Show

03:07 Early Music Roots

04:47 California Breakthrough

06:37 Songwriting as Survival

11:46 Sharing Hope Through Music

14:36 Sponsor Break

15:18 Vulnerability and Perfectionism

18:59 Choosing Your Own Path

21:58 Own Enemy and Impact

25:58 Sound and Creative Process

30:08 How Many Songs Written

32:11 Shyness And Sharing Gifts

33:13 Merging Two Selves

34:52 Handling Criticism And Haters

38:43 Stop Waiting Trust Yourself

44:05 No Right Time For Art

46:58 Five Year Vision And Touring

49:10 Dreaming Up A Music Label

51:54 Artists That Shaped Her Sound

54:04 Croatia Travel And Culture

57:21 Where To Find Her Online

58:04 Meaning Behind True Istina

59:18 Final Thanks And Sendoff

About True Istina

True Istina is an American singer-songwriter and pop/alternative artist known for emotionally honest, empowering music rooted in confidence, self-expression, and personal growth. Through songs like "For Fun," "Walkin the Line," and "The Word Is," True creates music that meets listeners where they are and reminds them they are not alone.

Her stage name, Istina, means "truth" in Croatian—a tribute to her Croatian roots and to the family members who supported her music from the beginning.

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Website:
https://trueistina.com/

Instagram:
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TikTok:
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YouTube:
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What happens when a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis forces you to re-evaluate everything?

In this powerful episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with happiness coach and Stage 4 cancer survivor Amie Jelich Yaniak for a deeply personal conversation about adversity, identity, forgiveness, and what it truly means to live.

After facing both a devastating diagnosis and a painful divorce, Amie found herself questioning everything she once believed about happiness, success, and purpose. But instead of allowing fear and uncertainty to define her, she chose to rebuild her life from the inside out.

This conversation explores the power of mindset, self-worth, resilience, and learning how to find peace even in the middle of life’s hardest moments. From bucket lists and forgiveness to authenticity and choosing joy before it’s too late, this episode is a reminder that life is happening now — and we don’t have to wait for permission to start living it.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to The Starter Girlz Podcast
01:05 Amie Jelich Yaniak: Happiness Coach & Cancer Warrior
02:45 Life Before the Storm: Marriage & Music Therapy
04:35 The Bone Tumor & Early Health Challenges
07:00 Hollywood Dreams & Unexpected Opportunities
10:40 The Car Accident & Marital Strain
13:05 Divorce: A Three-Year Ordeal
15:00 Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: A Life-Altering Moment
17:40 Facing the End: Forgiveness & Bucket List
19:55 Internal Happiness: A Gift Many Take for Granted
22:35 Jennifer's Health Journey & Shared Perspective
26:20 Daily Choice: Finding Blessings in Adversity
28:50 Manifesting a Car & The Price Is Right Win
33:30 Trusting Intuition & The "Love Bubble"
36:25 Amie's Philosophy on True Happiness
39:00 The Power of Self-Love & Non-Judgment
42:10 The Body Keeps Score: Prioritizing Health
45:10 Forgiveness, Authenticity & Living Without Regret
48:40 Live Your Bucket List: Passion Over Profit
50:20 Amie's Message for When You Feel Stuck
51:20 Don't Let Your Illness Define You
53:40 The Beauty of Contribution & Helping Humanity
54:40 Connecting with Amie Jelich Yaniak
55:25 Final Inspiration from Jennifer

What You’ll Take Away From This Episode

• Why adversity can completely change your perspective on life
• The connection between internal happiness and authentic living
• How forgiveness can become part of the healing process
• Why many people wait too long to truly live
• The emotional impact of identity shifts after illness and divorce
• How mindset influences resilience during difficult seasons
• Why self-love and self-worth matter more than external success
• The importance of pursuing joy before “someday”

About Amie Jelich Yaniak

Amie Jelich Yaniak is a happiness coach, speaker, and Stage 4 cancer survivor who helps others reconnect with joy, resilience, and authentic living. Through her personal experiences with illness, divorce, and major life transitions, Amie now shares a message centered around internal happiness, self-worth, and choosing to fully live in the present moment.

Connect with Amie Jelich Yaniak

Website: https://thetruehappiness.com

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambig1122

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What happens when the biggest bottleneck in a business isn’t the product — but the systems, leadership, and pressure behind it?

In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with Ashish Gupta, founder of ScaleUp Exec and recipient of CEO of the Year in the fractional executive consulting industry, for a conversation about scaling businesses, founder burnout, leadership, and sustainable growth.

After co-founding and selling a wireless company to Qualcomm, leading a $2 billion operations team at Apple, and helping struggling businesses recover from the verge of collapse, Ashish has seen firsthand what happens when founders become trapped inside the businesses they built.

But this conversation goes deeper than systems and operations.

It explores the emotional side of entrepreneurship — the pressure to constantly achieve, the exhaustion that comes from trying to do everything yourself, and the mindset shifts that allow leaders to grow without burning out themselves or their teams in the process.

From understanding the difference between visionary leadership and operational execution to learning how self-awareness impacts leadership and decision-making, this episode offers a grounded perspective on what it really takes to build a business that can scale and last.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode
• Why so many founders unknowingly become trapped inside their own businesses
• The hidden cost of trying to control everything yourself
• The difference between visionary leadership and operational execution
• Why burnout often comes from misalignment — not lack of ambition
• How stronger systems and culture create healthier business growth
• Why self-awareness may be one of the most important leadership skills
• The emotional highs and lows tied to achievement-driven success
• How presence and clarity can create more sustainable growth

Chapters
00:00 Systems Over Product
01:02 Meet Ashish Gupta
02:24 Fractional COO Explained
05:01 Turnarounds And Exits
09:02 Do You Need Help
12:37 Podcast Break
14:51 Visionary Versus Operator
19:12 COO Role And Culture
25:38 Corporate To Entrepreneur
28:15 Time Audit Framework
36:26 Hiring And Team Fit
41:10 Self Awareness And Presence
45:43 Connect And Closing

About Ashish Gupta
Ashish Gupta is the founder of ScaleUp Exec, a fractional COO firm that helps founders and businesses scale through operational leadership, systems, culture development, and strategic execution.

Before launching ScaleUp Exec, Ashish co-founded and sold a wireless company to Qualcomm, led a $2 billion operations team at Apple, and transformed distressed businesses into profitable companies with successful exits. His work focuses on helping founders scale sustainably while building healthier teams, stronger cultures, and more resilient businesses.

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Website: https://scaleupexec.com

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Why do some people feel constantly overwhelmed, overstimulated, emotionally exhausted, or unable to slow their thoughts down?

In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with neurodivergent occupational therapist Nikki Smit for a powerful conversation about overthinking, stress, emotional overwhelm, nervous system regulation, and what it really feels like to move through life with a mind that never fully slows down.

For years, Nikki felt different. She experienced the world intensely, processed emotions deeply, and constantly tried to understand why her brain worked differently than everyone around her. But instead of continuing to fight those experiences, she began learning how to work with them—and eventually turned that understanding into her life’s work.

This conversation explores the hidden exhaustion many high-functioning people carry, the emotional weight of constantly analyzing everything, and why sensitivity is often misunderstood in today’s fast-moving world.

From nervous system regulation and emotional awareness to overstimulation, recovery, and self-understanding, Nikki shares a grounded and compassionate perspective on what it means to stop viewing yourself as broken—and start understanding how your mind and body actually work.

Chapters
00:00 Why Calm Is Failing Us
00:53 Meet Nikki Smit
01:52 Jennifer’s Mission Story
04:19 Nikki’s Path to This Work
06:51 Neurodivergent Gifts and Burnout
11:19 Crash and Burn Recovery
12:19 What Nikki Actually Does
15:15 Feelings and Regulation Myths
19:17 Panic Attacks and Riding the Wave
22:59 Relationships Safety and Rejection
25:07 Curiosity Over Judgment
28:31 Breath Tool Physiological Sigh
30:17 Long Exhale Reset
31:11 Pause And Breathwork
32:53 Authenticity Over Calm
34:44 Pause Before Reacting
38:04 Repair Builds Attachment
41:51 Why Therapists Do This
44:53 Entrepreneur Growing Pains
48:02 Many Tabs Open
53:22 Advice For Multitaskers
55:46 Where To Follow Nikki
57:02 Final Thanks And Sendoff

About Nikki Smit
Nikki Smit is a neurodivergent occupational therapist, speaker, and educator who helps people better understand stress, overstimulation, emotional overwhelm, and nervous system regulation.

Through both lived experience and professional work, Nikki has developed a compassionate and practical approach to helping individuals better understand how their minds and bodies respond to stress, emotion, and overstimulation.

Her work focuses on helping people feel less overwhelmed, more self-aware, and better equipped to navigate life without constantly fighting themselves in the process.

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What happens when the world tells you who you are before you ever get the chance to decide for yourself?

In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with recording artist, songwriter, and autism advocate B Able for a conversation about identity, resilience, creativity, and rewriting the narrative others place on you.

After being told by a neurologist that he would never attend a regular school, finish high school, go to college, or live a normal life, B Able spent years navigating bullying, misunderstanding, financial hardship, and periods of instability. But through music, self-expression, and an unwavering belief in his purpose, he began building something far bigger than a career.

His message became the foundation of his mission: “See the able, not the label.”

This conversation explores the connection between creativity and healing, the hidden strengths that can exist inside neurodivergence, and what it looks like to pursue a dream while still figuring yourself out in real time. From mental health and music to discipline, growth, and self-belief, this episode is a reminder that transformation rarely happens in a straight line.

📌 Chapters
00:00 See Beyond Labels
01:08 Meet B Able
02:22 Nerves And Stage Fright
04:31 Autism Journey Through Music
06:38 ADHD As A Superpower
11:53 Origin Of B Able
13:05 Music Style And Message
14:44 Songwriting Process
19:23 Funding And Day Job Reality
22:43 Industry Lessons And Networking
26:02 Work In Progress
27:00 Evolving As Creators
28:03 Inspiring Through Music
29:10 Upcoming Releases
30:46 Big Vision Big Dreams
31:53 Making Opportunities Happen
34:55 Advice For Artists
37:35 Fun Rapid Fire
41:51 Self Improvement Habits
44:33 Books And Reading
45:48 Where To Follow
46:19 Final Thanks And Outro

⭐ What You’ll Hear in This Episode
• Why the labels placed on people early in life often become the hardest thing to unlearn
• How creativity can become a lifeline when the world feels isolating or misunderstood
• The surprising strengths that can come from thinking differently than everyone else
• Why many creators secretly struggle between survival and pursuing what they love
• How waiting for the “perfect time” quietly keeps people stuck
• Why meaningful relationships and support systems can completely change someone’s trajectory
• The difference between proving people wrong and truly believing in yourself
• Why growth often begins when people stop seeing themselves as “finished”
• How purpose is often built one small decision at a time — not all at once

🎙️ About B Able
B Able is a recording artist, songwriter, actor, and saxophonist whose work blends hip hop, R&B, soul, jazz, and storytelling into music centered around authenticity, awareness, and inclusion.

Living with autism and ADHD, he uses his platform to challenge limiting labels while inspiring others to pursue their goals regardless of obstacles or expectations placed on them. Through his music, performances, advocacy work, and community events, B Able is helping create conversations around mental health, neurodiversity, resilience, and purpose — while encouraging others to “See the able, not the label.”

📌 Connect with B Able
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.ableofficial
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@b.ableofficial

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What happens when the business you worked so hard to build becomes the very thing keeping you trapped?

In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with entrepreneur and business strategist Justin Lund for a powerful conversation about business growth, delegation, leadership, and the mindset shifts required to truly scale.

But Justin’s story didn’t begin with success.

Before making millions, Justin found himself battling addiction, facing jail and rehab, and sleeping on his mother’s floor while trying to rebuild his life and support his family. What followed was a complete transformation — not just financially, but mentally and emotionally.

Through hard lessons, mentorship, and learning how to stop being the bottleneck inside his own business, Justin discovered that many entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack drive — they fail because they never learn how to step out of the way and build systems that scale.

This conversation explores the hidden patterns that keep business owners stuck, the importance of staying in your lane, and why sustainable growth often begins with letting go of control.

Chapters

00:00 Is Your Business Trapping You
01:08 Podcast Welcome and Setup
01:54 Sponsor and Community Plug
03:20 Meet Justin Lund
04:29 Why Owners Get Stuck
07:08 Delegation and Control
10:56 Justin’s Mentor Wake Up Call
13:38 The Right Hiring Sequence
18:20 Leverage Time Like a Pro
20:02 Founder to Leader Shift
27:53 Justin’s Origin Story
31:49 Know Your Value
33:10 Stay In Your Lane
34:49 Millionaire Momentum
37:08 Yin Yang of Control
38:45 Quarterly CPA System
41:16 Learning Through Conversations
42:59 Who Coaching Works For
47:46 Free Playbooks and Purpose
51:05 Advice to Younger Self
52:51 Blueprint and Where to Find Him
54:42 Life Outside Business
56:21 Final Thanks and Wrap Up

About Justin Lund

Justin Lund is an entrepreneur, business strategist, and mentor who helps trades and service-based business owners build companies that scale without trapping them in the process.

After overcoming addiction, jail, and rehab early in life, Justin went on to build and exit multiple businesses while helping entrepreneurs rethink leadership, delegation, systems, and sustainable growth.

His work focuses on helping founders identify the patterns keeping them stuck so they can create businesses — and lives — with greater freedom, clarity, and leverage.

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Instagram: @itsjustinlund
YouTube: @itsjustinlund

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What does it actually take to perform at a high level—without burning yourself out in the process?

In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with a former Tesla performance trainer turned keynote speaker and coach for a powerful conversation about stress, resilience, and what high performance really looks like.

After working inside one of the most fast-paced, high-demand environments, he saw firsthand how traditional ideas of success—pushing harder, doing more, and never slowing down—can lead to burnout rather than sustainable growth.

But his perspective didn’t come from theory—it came from experience.

Through personal challenges, self-reflection, and years of studying human behavior, mindfulness, and performance, he began to question everything he thought he knew about success.

What emerged wasn’t a rejection of high performance—but a redefinition of it.

This conversation explores the difference between pushing through and truly being resilient, the role of stress in growth, and how small shifts in awareness can completely change how we show up in our work and lives.

From learning how to pause and listen to your internal signals to understanding why stress isn’t the enemy, this episode offers a grounded and practical perspective on what it means to perform at your best—without sacrificing yourself in the process.

Chapters
00:00 High Performance Without Burnout
01:03 Podcast Welcome And Mission
01:56 Sponsor And Community Plug
03:21 Meet Jay Abassi
04:54 From Tesla To Coaching Mission
08:39 Loss That Changed Everything
10:48 Learning To Pause And Listen
13:51 Three Burnout Myths
16:58 Stress As A Growth Signal
19:28 Self Talk Like A Loved One
22:32 Keynotes Workshops And Coaching
24:51 Adaptability In A Changing World
26:32 Purpose Service And The Sun
29:24 Find Your Genius
30:06 Leaving Corporate Safely
30:47 Mentors Money Discomfort
33:24 Nest Versus Jungle
35:21 Stories That Stick
38:22 Mindfulness Rewires Brain
41:28 Redefining Success
43:32 Impact You Never See
46:54 TEDx Prep And Practice
50:58 Authentic Speaking Style
53:26 Where To Find Jay
54:12 Final Thanks And Outro

About Jay Abassi
Jay Abassi is a global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and performance coach who helps individuals and organizations thrive under pressure without burning out.

During his time at Tesla, Jay designed and led national training programs impacting over 1,000 employees, giving him a unique perspective on what it takes to perform in high-demand environments.

His work today focuses on helping high performers develop resilience, adaptability, and sustainable strategies for success—so they can operate at their best without sacrificing their well-being.

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