The 615 Podcast

Veteran Nashville realtor and host Nick Woodard sits down with Christian author and recovery advocate Jaana Woodbury for a powerful conversation on addiction, faith, mental health, and family restoration.

Jaana shares her story of growing up in a dysfunctional, alcohol-ridden home, sliding into addiction through postpartum pain meds, and the hard work of getting sober alongside her husband. She opens up about how shame keeps people stuck, why the digital age is wrecking our ability to connect, and how her family’s journey landed them on Sesame Street in a special episode about parental addiction.

Nick and Jaana dig into striving, overwork, and the fear of losing it all, contrasted with radical dependence on God’s provision. Jaana also explains her path through New Age spirituality back to Christ, the role of Christian meditation, and why she wrote her book “Prayers of a Prodigal” to help others heal their identities and behaviors.

If you or someone you love is battling addiction, shame, or burnout, this conversation will give you both honesty and hope.

Timed highlights:
0:42 Meet guest: Jaana Woodbury
2:05 Military childhood and family dysfunction
3:48 Marriage, postpartum, and pain meds
4:43 What addiction really looks like
5:02 Nick’s “addicted to progress” confession
8:20 Quitting her job to write and trust God
12:07 Digital age, phones, and mental health
16:44 The Sesame Street episode and Celia’s story
20:13 Parenting, big feelings, and journaling
22:25 Shame vs guilt in addiction
23:39 Jaana’s work in crisis and treatment
25:44 New Age searching and identity
28:02 Returning to church and encountering God
31:22 Christian meditation explained
34:07 Why she wrote “Prayers of a Prodigal”
37:12 Why Jaana loves Middle Tennessee

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In this episode of the 615 Podcast, host Nick Woodard sits down with Nashville-based financial advisor David Adams, a trusted planner to songwriters, entertainers, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and everyday families. They dive into the world of songwriter catalog sales, how private equity is reshaping Nashville’s music money, and the emotional side of selling your life’s work.

Nick and David also tackle real-life money issues: how to balance a spender and a saver in a marriage, why taxes wreck so many self-employed professionals, what kills more financial plans than bad investments, and how to help your kids understand the value of a dollar in a tap-to-pay world.

David shares stories from his own family, talks about his books “The Currency of Time” and the kids’ book “Jolene and the Three Buckets,” and explains why he sees himself 80 percent therapist and 20 percent wealth planner.

Whether you are a songwriter thinking about selling your catalog, a realtor or entrepreneur with variable income, or a parent trying to set your kids up for success, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and real talk about money, success, and legacy.

2:02 What a songwriter catalog is and how sales work
5:19 Why big money/private equity is buying Nashville catalogs
6:24 Emotional side of selling your life’s work
10:52 Building wealth vs not sabotaging it
13:24 Mediating money conflicts between spouses
18:00 College costs and planning through uncertainty
24:49 The three-bucket system for managing money
27:01 Taxes as a trap for agents, athletes, and self‑employed
31:22 Nick’s truck dilemma: cash vs payments
32:40 Paying off debt vs investing and the feeling of freedom
44:35 David’s books and philosophy on “retire while you work”
52:26 Why David loves Middle Tennessee
55:38 Closing and Nick’s sign‑off

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#MoneyMindset #RealEstate #NashvilleRealEstate #SongwriterCatalog #CatalogSale #PrivateEquity #FinancialPlanning #RetireWhileYouWork #PersonalFinance #EntrepreneurLife #MiddleTennessee

On this episode of the 615 Podcast, Nick Woodard has a cross over episode with Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast Host, Jim McCarthy.

They talk about the real state of real estate in 2026, why authenticity beats influencer hype, and how a 20-year career has been built more on relationships than sales tactics.

Nick shares how war and economic uncertainty are affecting the Nashville-area market, what out-of-state buyers are really looking for, and why pricing and presentation still matter more than ever.

They also dive into:
– Social media content that actually brings in clients
– Hunting, fishing, land management, and why Nick won’t sell his farm
– Teaching kids situational awareness, faith, and entrepreneurship
– College, finance, and what it really takes to own a business

If you want a grounded, no-BS look at Middle Tennessee life, business, and family through the eyes of someone who grew up here, this episode is for you.

02:06 – War, uncertainty, and the current Middle Tennessee market
07:13 – What sells now: pricing, presentation, and buyer hesitation
09:08 – Ethics in real estate and a recent “already under contract” fiasco
14:16 – Truck talk: hunting for a 2018–2021 Toyota Tundra
17:00 – Viral video mocking “influencer agents” and landing real clients
20:20 – How Instagram and YouTube now drive about half of Nick’s business
22:26 – Guns, land, and giving out-of-state clients a true Tennessee experience
23:30 – Inbound buyers from blue states and “feeling called” to Tennessee
26:59 – High-end deal tied to a business sale and keeping clients calm
29:13 – Common real estate “fires” and how Nick handles them
31:14 – Tech shift: from flip cams to AI, and using AI as a tool
34:09 – Is it a good time to invest, flip, or buy land?
36:02 – The Barry Farms “land that got away” story
37:16 – “Best time to buy real estate was 10 years ago”
38:41 – Nick’s 60 acres: what he paid vs what it’s worth now
39:37 – Money goals, “enough,” and balancing family costs
41:03 – Son’s college options, ACT score, and scholarship strategy
45:25 – Why relationships and roots beat degrees and test scores
46:01 – Teaching kids business with a trash-can cleaning side hustle
47:41 – Culture: Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out, and how Nick runs his business
49:55 – Talking to kids earlier about sex, drugs, and risk
52:31 – Next generation’s “BS meter” and information overload
53:15 – Faith, church messiness, and not confusing God with people
58:58 – Church of the City Nolensville and spiritual awareness

How to Connect to Nick and Jim -
Nick’s site: nickwoodard.com
Nick on Instagram: @nickwoodardrealtor
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast site: mmtbp.com

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#TennesseeLiving #MoveToTennessee #OutOfStateBuyers #LandInvesting
#RealEstateInvesting #SocialMediaMarketing #SmallBusiness #FamilyAndFaith

Veteran Nashville realtor and host Nick Woodard sits down with his former client turned holistic health coach, Hallie Schnell, for a candid conversation about how a family medical crisis radically changed her view of modern medicine.

Hallie shares her journey from NICU nurse and nurse practitioner to holistic health coach, after her young son’s unexplained seizures led to dead ends in the traditional healthcare system. She opens up about questioning vaccines, discovering parasites, mold, and heavy metals as root causes, and how frequency medicine and muscle testing helped her son become seizure free.

They dive into:

• Why COVID and the rapid vaccine rollout sparked Hallie’s skepticism about mainstream medicine
• How her son’s seizures exposed the limits of specialists, medications, and the hospital system
• What parasites, mold, and heavy metals are doing to our bodies (and kids) without us knowing
• How frequency medicine, muscle testing, and emotional work actually function in real life
• The emotional roots of physical symptoms and why talk therapy is sometimes not enough
• The impact of EMFs, WiFi, 5G and AirPods on sleep, mood, and long-term health
• Balancing traditional and holistic medicine without living in fear
• Why she believes Big Pharma is structurally incentivized to keep people sick, not well

If you have ever felt like “the tests are normal, but I still feel terrible,” this episode will challenge how you think about health, healing, and who is really in charge of your wellness.

Timed highlights:

• 0:00 Nick’s intro and how he met Hallie as a real estate client
• 1:40 Hallie’s background as a NICU nurse and nurse practitioner
• 5:26 Why she left conventional medicine to become a holistic health coach
• 6:09 COVID, vaccines, and the first cracks in her faith in the system
• 13:17 The day her 2-year-old son had his first seizure
• 18:23 Frustrations with top neurologists and “it’s just your anxiety”
• 20:56 Discovering parasites, mold, heavy metals and holistic answers
• 25:05 What parasite cleanses are and why kids are so affected
• 31:11 What is frequency medicine and muscle testing in plain English
• 39:21 Emotional trauma, pain in the body, and neuro emotional technique
• 45:25 Anxiety, SSRIs, brain zaps, and why so many young people are medicated
• 54:35 Big Pharma, money, and how the system is structurally broken
• 58:13 EMFs, WiFi, 5G, AirPods, and why Hallie killed the WiFi at home
• 1:01:40 Life in Middle Tennessee and the birth of Helix Health
• 1:03:14 Where to find Hallie online and work with her virtually

#HolisticHealth #HolisticMedicine #FrequencyMedicine #NaturalHealing #ParasiteCleanse #MoldToxicity #ChildHealth #SeizureRecovery #AlternativeMedicine #GutHealth #BigPharma #FunctionalHealth #NashvillePodcast #615Podcast #HelixHealth #HallieSnell #NickWoodard

Veteran realtor and host Nick Woodard sits down with combat veteran, entrepreneur, and executive producer of the docu-series “The Religion Business,” Chris Ayoub, for a raw conversation about faith, money, and corruption inside religious institutions.

Chris breaks down how the nonprofit system really works, why religious nonprofits operate in a “dark hole” with almost no financial transparency, and how billions in donations are potentially wasted, abused, or stolen every year. They unpack tithing, housing allowances, megachurch real estate empires, and how spiritual manipulation keeps people giving without asking questions.

The conversation takes an even darker turn as Chris previews Season 2 of “The Religion Business,” focused on child trafficking, child abuse, grooming at camps, and why our government massively underfunds the fight against crimes against children. They discuss Tim Tebow’s work, law enforcement’s limitations, and why the true body of Christ must rise up and take responsibility.

Along the way, Nick and Chris wrestle with questions of personal faith, institutional trust, reading the Bible cover to cover, and what it really means to follow Jesus in a world where both government and church systems are failing the most vulnerable.

If you’ve ever felt uneasy about where your tithe dollars go, questioned megachurch lifestyles, or worried about your kids in today’s world, this episode will shake you, challenge you, and give you a framework for taking your faith and your stewardship back.

Listen in to learn:
– The difference between secular and religious nonprofits
– How religious status creates massive financial loopholes
– The reality behind tithing, housing allowances, and megachurch money
– Why child trafficking and abuse are being ignored at scale
– How to reclaim a personal, direct faith in God and be a better steward of your money and your family

#The615Podcast #ChrisAyoub #TheReligionBusiness #ChurchTransparency #Tithing #Megachurch #ChildTrafficking #ProtectOurKids #FaithNotReligion #NashvillePodcast

On this episode of The 615 Podcast, Nick sits down with top Tennessee mortgage broker CareyAnn Cyr, his longtime lending partner, to talk about the real story behind the Middle Tennessee market—and what buyers and agents need to know right now.

CareyAnn shares how moving to Nashville for music led her into lending, how getting fired three weeks after having her daughter pushed her to build CareyAnn & My Mortgage Team, and how that became the #1 originating team in Tennessee.

They cover:
Why she still sees today as a buyer’s market in Middle Tennessee

What will really happen when interest rates drop again

Why “marry the house, date the rate” still matters

The worst financial moves buyers make right before closing

How strong agent–lender relationships keep deals smooth

The daily structure and mindset that let her lead a big team and be a present mom

Packed with real stories, practical strategies, and a positive but honest look at the market, this episode is a must-listen for buyers, agents, and anyone curious about Nashville real estate.

Follow CareyAnn:
https://www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/carey-ann-cyr

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On this episode of The 615 Podcast, host Nick Woodard sits down with country artist and hit songwriter Adam Sanders—writer of #1 songs for Dustin Lynch, Cole Swindell, and cuts with Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, and Blake Shelton.

Adam shares how a call from his uncle at age 12 led him from Lake City, Florida to Nashville, how he treats songwriting like a full-time job, and what he learned from legends like Brett James. He opens up about winning the TV docu-series “The Road”, balancing relentless hustle with deep faith, and learning to let God “drive” his career.

Episode highlights:

Adam’s journey from small-town Florida to hit Nashville songwriter

Inside his songwriting routine and co-writing culture in Music City

The story of winning “The Road” and opening for Keith Urban

How hunting and the outdoors help him reset, pray, and find song ideas

The hilarious Kentucky deer story a.k.a. “the legend of the pecker buck”

Adam’s long-term dream of owning and preserving his own Middle Tennessee hunting farm

Whether you’re here for the songwriting insight, the hunting stories, or the faith-driven perspective on chasing big dreams, this conversation with Adam Sanders delivers a real, unfiltered look at life in and around Nashville.

Follow Adam:

https://www.adamsandersmusic.com/

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On this episode of The 615 Podcast, host Nick Woodard welcomes back mentor and serial entrepreneur Gabriel Sedlak for a candid conversation about faith, family, and business. Gabe shares how he and his wife Holly built a family-first life on purpose, what he learned from losing a 17-year income stream in a five-minute Zoom call, and how he now lets peace—not comfort or money—guide every decision. If you’re trying to honor God, lead your family well, and build something meaningful, this one’s for you.

Highlights
Why Gabe’s core identity is husband and father, not entrepreneur

Turning a house into a home—and how Holly creates the atmosphere

Losing everything in business and learning he could rebuild from the inside out

Knowing when God is closing a door vs. calling you to persevere

Non‑negotiable family boundaries and showing up for your kids

Servant leadership, integrity with money, and a warning about manipulative “high-ticket” hustle culture

Tune in to hear Gabe and Nick unpack real stories, real failures, and real faith—and walk away encouraged to design your own life on purpose, with God, family, and integrity at the center.

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In this heartfelt and entertaining episode of The 615 Podcast, host Nick Woodard sits down with longtime friend, country artist, entrepreneur, and radio host Chuck Wicks. Chuck opens up about his journey from Delaware potato farm to Nashville’s music scene, shares stories from his songwriting grind, and reflects on his dynamic radio and podcast career. Listeners will also get an inside look at his wine label Mellorosa, inspired by his Cuban family heritage and powered by a vision of faith, family, and freedom.

Chuck and Nick go deep as Chuck discusses his and his wife Cassie’s emotionally charged battle with infertility, the miracle of their son Tucker, and navigating parenthood with a child on the autism spectrum. Chuck also shares the adrenaline of surviving a tornado, the joy of building a homestead, and the meaning of community in Middle Tennessee. Add in behind-the-scenes tales from Dancing with the Stars, radio life, and the surreal world of the Shiners Show, and this episode offers laughter, life lessons, and inspiration in equal measure.

Highlights:

Chuck’s journey from farming in Delaware to Nashville stardom.

Insights into the grind of songwriting and launching a music career.

Behind-the-curtain stories of reality TV, touring with Brad Paisley, and love on Dancing with the Stars.

The story of the Mellorosa wine label and its roots in family and heritage.

Powerful reflections on infertility, in vitro challenges, and celebrating the miracle of parenthood.

Tornado survival, resilience, and rebuilding a family home.

The magic of Shiners Show and the importance of authentic community in Middle Tennessee.

Tune in for humor, honesty, and hope as Chuck Wicks shares his extraordinary story—one filled with unexpected turns, hard-won triumphs, and the enduring power of family and friendship.

Follow Chuck:

https://www.shinersnashville.com/

#615Podcast #ChuckWicks #Nashville #CountryMusic #Songwriter #MusicIndustry #InfertilityJourney #FamilyFirst #Resilience #Parenthood #Entrepreneur #MellorosaWine #ShinersShow #TennesseeLife #CommunityMatters

Join host Nick Woodard on The 615 Podcast as he welcomes renowned strength and conditioning coach Bryce Biel. In this episode, Bryce shares his inspiring journey from his roots in Illinois to becoming a transformational force in Middle Tennessee’s youth sports scene. Discover the secrets behind developing top-tier high school athletes, the crucial role of community support, and why Middle Tennessee excels in athletics and character. Bryce and Nick debunk common training myths, address the importance of family and mental strength in college recruiting, and provide practical advice for aspiring athletes and parents.

Highlights include:
Bryce’s career path from college football to impacting thousands of local kids

Custom training approaches for multi-sport athletes

The culture of excellence and community in Middle Tennessee sports

Nutrition, work ethic, and supplement truths for peak performance

Myths and best practices in youth weightlifting and injury prevention

What college coaches really seek—beyond raw talent

Advice for parents: patience, perseverance, and long-term athlete development

Bryce’s favorite things about living and working in Middle Tennessee

Tune in for real stories, proven strategies, and heartfelt insights on building the next generation of athletic champions.

Follow Bryce:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-biel-b0235487/

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