The Daring Well Podcast - Holistic Health & Wellness, Mindset, and Personal Growth

In this inspiring episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I sit down with Rob Rene — a faith and health warrior, founder of QE Strong and Exodus Strong, and host of The Biohackingville Podcast. Rob’s story is one of transformation, divine purpose, and rediscovering health through faith.

A former elite athlete whose life changed after a devastating accident, Rob shares how God redirected his path from competitive sports to spiritual healing. Through his journey, he explores the connection between biblical wisdom, natural health, and frequency medicine, revealing how faith and science can work together for total wellness — mind, body, and spirit.

Together, we dive into what it means to align your health with God’s design, how to discern truth in a noisy world, and the five simple, free things anyone can do today to start their healing journey.

💬 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How Rob’s near-death experience became the catalyst for his spiritual awakening and purpose.
• The truth about frequency medicine — what it is, how it works, and why it’s rooted in God’s creation.
• The biblical blueprint for wellness: how ancient herbs, natural elements, and Scripture still guide modern healing.
• How Exodus Strong combines faith and science using biblical herbs and molecular hydrogen for whole-body health.
• The role of prayer, intention, and spoken words in activating the body’s natural healing potential.
• Five free wellness habits anyone can start today — water, grounding, sunlight, breathwork, and nutrition.
• Why true healing is about freedom: from fear, dependency, and imbalance — and returning to divine alignment.

🕊️ About Rob Rene

Rob Rene is the founder of QE Strong, a company pioneering faith-based frequency medicine, and Exodus Strong, a biblical supplement line promoting natural, holistic health. He’s also the host of The Biohackingville Podcast, where he interviews experts in natural healing, biohacking, and biblical wellness.

Rob’s mission is to empower one million people to grow closer to God through their health — combining prayer, Scripture, and science to help people reclaim the freedom and vitality God intended.

🌿 Connect with Rob:

• To learn more about Rob and Exodus Strong, go to exodusstrong.com. 
• He will soon be launching his biohacking website at biohackingville.com

Key Quote from Rob Rene

“God made frequencies, He made energy, He made it all. Let’s not let the enemy corrupt what was meant for healing.”

Episode Highlights

00:25:10 – From Athlete to Faith Warrior: Rob shares how his accident became the turning point toward purpose and faith.
00:31:00 – Truth and Discernment: The importance of seeking unbiased truth and divine wisdom in modern media.
00:38:06 – Frequency Medicine Explained: How God’s energy and the body’s natural vibrations work together for healing.
00:44:32 – The Bible as a Healing Blueprint: Rediscovering ancient herbs and nutrients through Scripture.
00:53:26 – Five Free Ways to Heal Naturally: Practical daily wellness habits anyone can start today.
00:56:57 – Healing as Freedom: Living well as an act of faith and service to the Kingdom.

Takeaway Message

Healing is not just physical — it’s spiritual alignment with the divine blueprint of your body. When we reconnect with God through mindful living, nourishment, and prayer, we step into true freedom. As Rob reminds us, “God created everything we need for wellness — our job is to use it in faith.”

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What happens when burnout sparks innovation?

In this inspiring Daring Well Podcast episode, Rita Mercer sits down with Dan Hartshorn, co-founder of Flow Greens and Scent Expresso, to explore his journey from burnout to wellness and how that transformation inspired the creation of a revolutionary wellness product.

Dan shares his Daring Well Story—how he turned exhaustion and stress into innovation by combining scent and technology to design Scent Expresso, an aromatherapy diffuser that transforms your daily shower into a mindful, restorative ritual.

Together, Rita and Dan dive deep into the “messy middle” of entrepreneurship, the healing power of aromatherapy, and how balance, presence, and purpose can guide both personal and professional growth.

Whether you’re a wellness advocate, creative visionary, or entrepreneur navigating burnout, this episode offers practical wisdom and heartfelt inspiration to help you slow down, realign, and live well.

🕊️ Key Talking Points

• The story behind Flow Greens and how Scent Expresso came to life
• Moving from burnout to wellness through purpose-driven innovation
• Navigating “the messy middle” of business and personal growth
• The art and science of aromatherapy and its emotional benefits
• Using scent and mindfulness to reduce stress and increase focus
• The power of community and support in wellness entrepreneurship
• How the Kickstarter journey helped bring wellness technology to life
• Dan’s advice: “Do what’s purposeful—and do it with people you love.”

Episode Highlights & Timestamps

00:21:51 – Meet Dan Hartshorn: Rita introduces Dan and his mission to merge scent, technology, and wellness.
00:24:14 – The Messy Middle: Why resilience and learning live in the in-between seasons of growth.
00:26:08 – From Burnout to Breakthrough: How burnout led to creating a wellness solution for everyday life.
00:33:10 – The Power of Aromatherapy: Exploring scent’s role in calming the mind and supporting emotional health.
00:38:35 – Living What You Preach: How Dan maintains wellness while building a wellness company.
00:52:45 – “Say What You Mean”: Dan’s parting wisdom on authenticity, courage, and purpose.
00:55:03 – Connect with Scent Expresso: How to support and join the wellness movement.

Guest Bio

Dan Hartshorn is the co-founder of Flow Greens and Scent Expresso, a wellness company that merges scent, science, and technology to promote mindfulness and stress relief. His mission is to help people rediscover calm in their everyday routines through innovative, sustainable wellness design.

🌐 Learn more at www.scentxpresso.com and https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scentxpreso/scentxpresso-instant-immersive-natural-shower-aromatherapy

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“You don’t burn out from doing too much — you burn out from doing too much of what you don’t love.”

In this inspiring episode of The Daring Well Podcast, host Rita Mercer sits down with Carly Pepin, an international business coach and human behavior specialist, to explore what it truly means to lead with alignment, authenticity, and balance.

Carly shares her powerful story — from launching her first business at 18, to thriving in the fashion industry, to helping others design businesses and lives that reflect what they love. She explains how burnout doesn’t come from doing too much — it comes from doing too much of what you don’t love. Together, Rita and Carly unpack the deeper truths about leadership, pride, shame, confidence, and the power of personal growth.

Listeners will walk away with practical mindset strategies to:
✨ Reconnect with your purpose and values
✨ Recognize and overcome burnout and misalignment
✨ Balance pride and humility through gratitude and fulfillment
✨ Build authentic confidence through self-certainty
✨ Redefine leadership both in business and at home

Whether you lead a company, a classroom, or a household, this episode will remind you that aligned leadership starts with knowing who you are — and loving what you do.

About the Guest – Carly Pepin

Carly Pepin is an international business coach, human behavior specialist, and speaker based in Southern California. She helps entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders create sustainable business systems, emotional resilience, and aligned success.
🔗 Connect with Carly: https://www.westcoastgrowthadvisors.com/

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In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, host Rita Mercer invites listeners to reflect on a powerful question: What do you need to be whole?

Building on last week’s discussion about betting on yourself, Rita explores how understanding your core needs—based on Dr. William Glasser’s Choice Theory—can help you live with greater balance, self-awareness, and fulfillment.

Rita breaks down the five basic human needs—love and belonging, power, freedom, fun, and survival—and reveals how our daily choices often reflect our attempts to meet them. She guides listeners in identifying where they might be confusing wants with needs and how this mix-up can lead to exhaustion or emptiness.

This encouraging episode reminds us that wholeness isn’t about perfection—it’s about living in alignment with your true self. When your wants align with your needs, your choices start to serve you instead of stress you.

🪞 Key Topics Covered

• Choice Theory & Wholeness: Understanding the five core human needs that drive behavior.
• Wants vs. Needs: Why confusing them can leave you feeling unfulfilled.
• Emotional Awareness: How journaling and reflection build self-connection.
• Alignment Over Perfection: Making choices that nurture, not drain you.
• Wholeness as a Practice: Meeting your needs with love, grace, and authenticity.

✨ Reflection Questions

• What have you been chasing lately—success, love, validation, or security?
• Which of the five needs (love, power, freedom, fun, survival) does it truly meet?
• Is this pursuit bringing you closer to or further from balance and wholeness?
• How can you honor your real needs with compassion this week?

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What’s holding you back from living your fullest life? Is it fear, comparison, or the weight of old patterns from your family of origin? In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer dares you to believe in yourself, release self-doubt, and bet on YOU.

In this episode, Rita unpacks the biggest battle we all face—the war in our minds. She explores how fear, negative self-talk, and comparison traps rob us of joy and peace. Through powerful reflection, she reminds us that while self-image may shift with circumstances, our self-worth is rooted in unchanging God-given value.

This episode is filled with encouragement, practical steps, and reflection questions to help you recognize the roots of doubt, quiet the inner critic, and step into freedom. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, motivation, or tools to grow in confidence, this episode will remind you that you are worthy of living fully—right now.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why doubt and fear often hold us back from our dreams
• How family patterns shape our self-image and belief systems
• The difference between self-image and self-worth
• Why comparison is a trap that steals joy
• Practical steps to begin betting on yourself today

Reflection questions to take with you:

1. When doubt creeps in, can I trace it back to its root—fear, comparison, or family influence?
2. Am I sabotaging my happiness with negative self-image, or am I choosing to bet on myself with hope and belief in my worth?

✨ Listen in and be reminded: you matter, your dreams matter, and today is the perfect day to bet on you.

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In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita sits down with Anadel Alberti, CEO and founder of Audaciously Authentic, international speaker, and professional certified coach. Together, they explore what it means to live and lead authentically—both in the workplace and in life.

Anadel shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to rediscovering her authentic voice and creating a mission-driven business that helps organizations thrive. She highlights why burnout is a systemic issue, not just an individual problem, and explains how leaders can shift their focus from transactional checklists to transformational impact.

Listeners will discover:

• Why psychological safety and authenticity are essential in leadership
• The staggering costs of burnout and how to prevent it
• Practical strategies organizations can use to support employee well-being
• The qualities of an audaciously authentic leader
• How passion, gratitude, and legacy create lasting impact

Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or professional seeking more purpose, this conversation will inspire you to ask the powerful question: “How am I showing up?”

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What does it really mean to live in alignment with your truth? In this episode, Rita Mercer talks with Amy Lenius about turning pain into purpose, building self-belief and self-worth, and redefining success on your own terms. Get ready for an inspiring conversation filled with practical wisdom and honest insights.

In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer is joined by Amy Lenius, Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, professional speaker, and personal development coach. Amy opens up about her powerful journey of overcoming chronic illness, rebuilding her identity, and helping others align with their truth.

Together, we talk about the messy middle of growth, why hard days are actually a sign of progress, and how to cultivate both self-belief and self-worth. Amy shares why honoring your cyclical nature allows you to show up with more grace, and how to define success in ways that reflect your values—not external expectations.

We also dive into the “circle of control” and explore how sustainable, adaptable habits lead to real transformation.

Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or seeking more alignment in your life, this conversation will inspire you to pause, reflect, and start small.

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In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer invites you to explore the power of language and how the words you choose shape your reality. So often we walk through life feeling weighed down by the words “I have to”—whether it’s work, relationships, or responsibilities. But what if you shifted your perspective and replaced those draining words with empowering ones?

✨ Instead of “I have to,” you begin saying, “I get to.” ✨

Through gentle reflection and a guided meditation, Rita will help you move from obligation to gratitude, from burden to privilege. This practice will encourage you to see opportunities instead of chores, freedom instead of limits, and love instead of guilt or shame.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• How shifting one simple phrase can change your mood, energy, and outlook
• Reflection questions to help you explore wants vs. needs, obligations vs. opportunities
• A calming guided meditation to practice affirmations that reframe “I have to” into “I get to”
• Practical examples you can use daily—from work, family, and self-care—to help you embody gratitude and abundance

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel lighter, more empowered, and equipped with affirmations to carry through your day.

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Welcome back, wellness seeker!  In this week's episode, we're exploring the hidden power of your your belief system and how the words you choose—especially absolutes like “always,” “never,” and “should”—can either make you feel trapped or more freedom.

This is not about guilt or shame—it’s about self-awareness and choosing to speak life and truth over yourself. You’ll learn how shifting just a few simple phrases can lighten your mental load and reshape your entire mindset. 

Whether you're navigating burnout, striving for growth, or just want to speak to yourself more kindly, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reframe. You'll also get a taste of next week's episode with a powerful affirmation segment designed to lift your spirit and ground you in truth.

Key Takeaways:

• The danger of absolute language in your self-talk (e.g., never, always, should, have to)
• How words influence your mindset—either fixed or growth-based
• The connection between scarcity vs. abundance thinking
• A simple language shift that creates freedom and possibility
• A grounding affirmation segment to help you practice reframing
• Reflective questions to help you build awareness around your internal dialogue

Learn how to reframe phrases like:

• “I have to go to work” → “I get to go to work and share my gifts.”
• “I should’ve started earlier” → “I choose to begin from where I am, now.”

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What happens when the people we trust the most break that trust? Betrayal trauma cuts deeper than other wounds—it shakes our identity, self-worth, and ability to trust again. In this powerful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, host Rita Mercer sits down with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, to explore how unhealed betrayal impacts our health, relationships, and work—and how we can transform pain into personal power.

Dr. Debi shares her groundbreaking research, including the discovery of Post Betrayal Syndrome and the five predictable stages of healing that guide people from shock and survival to healing and rebirth. With stories, statistics, and practical wisdom, this conversation offers both hope and a roadmap for anyone stuck in the aftermath of betrayal.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why betrayal is a unique form of trauma that impacts identity and trust
• The symptoms of Post Betrayal Syndrome and how it shows up physically, mentally, and emotionally
• Four self-reflection questions to uncover if you’re stuck in numbing or avoidance
• The five stages of betrayal recovery—and why so many stay stuck in Stage 3
• Practical steps you can take today to begin your healing journey
• Why betrayal can actually serve as an invitation to transformation and self-discovery

Whether you’ve experienced betrayal in relationships, work, or family, this episode will help you understand your pain, recognize the patterns keeping you stuck, and embrace a path toward healing.

Connect with & learn more about Dr. Debi Silber and her programs at The PBT Institute

https://thepbtinstitute.com/
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