Most of us have thoughts we wish we could shut off.

The problem starts when we automatically believe them.

Dani Kortava is a clinical hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner who helps people recognize and change thought patterns, habits, fears, and beliefs that may be keeping them stuck.

In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Dani and I talk about why our minds can default to worst-case scenarios, how experiences from our past can shape the way we see ourselves today, and why learning to become an observer of your thoughts can change the way you respond to everyday life. 

Dani also explains how she uses hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in her work, what actually happens during a hypnotherapy session, and why hypnosis is very different from the stage-hypnosis stereotypes many people picture.

We get into repetitive negative thoughts, perspective, gratitude, fear, relationships, motivation, and the idea of learning to “think on purpose” rather than allowing every thought that enters your mind to control your emotions and actions.

Dani also shares some powerful stories from her work, including a woman who overcame a fear of elevators and was later able to get to her husband in the hospital when he suffered a heart attack. She also shares the moment her own daughter noticed the changes Dani had experienced through hypnotherapy before Dani ever said anything about them. 

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own thoughts, caught yourself constantly imagining the worst-case scenario, or wondered whether it’s possible to change patterns you’ve carried for years, this conversation offers a different way to look at your mind.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• What Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) actually is
 • How early experiences can influence our thought patterns and beliefs
 • Why repetitive negative thoughts can become so powerful
 • What hypnotherapy actually looks and feels like
 • The difference between clinical hypnotherapy and stage hypnosis
 • Why Dani describes the process as “repatterning” the mind
 • Becoming an observer of your thoughts instead of automatically believing them
 • Why the mind naturally gravitates toward worst-case scenarios
 • How perspective can change your emotional response to a situation
 • Dani’s personal experience with hypnotherapy and the change her daughter noticed
 • Helping people work through fears, habits, motivation, and repetitive thoughts
 • The story of a client who overcame her fear of elevators
 • Why someone else’s anger often has very little to do with you
 • How gratitude can change the way you look at difficult situations
 • Two things you can begin practicing today: perspective and gratitude
 • What it means to “think on purpose”

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Meet Dani Kortava
 00:51 – What Is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)?
 01:12 – What Dani Helps People With
 03:12 – Where Our Patterns & Beliefs Begin
 05:45 – What Dani Notices When People Speak
 06:43 – How Hypnotherapy Works
 08:21 – Why Our Perception of Events Matters
 09:33 – Hypnotherapy vs. Stage Hypnosis
 10:00 – What Happens During a Hypnotherapy Session
 12:00 – Replacing Negative Patterns With Better Ones
 14:12 – Setting Goals for Hypnotherapy
 16:23 – How Long Does Hypnotherapy Take?
 17:48 – The Moment Dani’s Daughter Noticed Her Change
 20:16 – What Happens When Old Memories Surface?
 22:12 – Inner Child Work & Personal Boundaries
 23:31 – Powerful Transformations Dani Has Witnessed
 25:31 – Overcoming a Fear of Elevators
 27:24 – Can Hypnotherapy Be Done Virtually?
 28:04 – Why You’re Not Stuck Where You Are
 29:44 – Your Thoughts Aren’t Always the Truth
 30:55 – Learning to “Think on Purpose”
 31:23 – How to Become an Observer of Your Own Thoughts
 33:40 – Finding Gratitude During Difficult Moments
 36:56 – Why Other People’s Anger Isn’t Always About You
 37:24 – What Comes Out When Life “Squeezes” You?
 38:00 – How to Connect With Dani Kortava

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About Dani Kortava

Dani Kortava is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner who helps people change limiting thought patterns, habits and beliefs through hypnosis and mindset work. Her own experience with hypnotherapy inspired her to leave a 15-year career in real estate finance and pursue work focused on helping others create meaningful change in their lives. Dani works with clients both in person and virtually and has additional training in neuro-hypnotic repatterning and functional nutrition.  

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Connect with Dani Kortava

Website: DaniKortava.com
Instagram: @healwithDani

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Most people who fail six Army fitness tests probably don’t imagine that fitness will eventually become their career.

Coach Herman “Coach” Mills did exactly that.

After joining the U.S. Army at 19 years old, Herman struggled with fitness early in his military career and failed six Army fitness tests. Faced with the possibility of being forced out of the Army, he made a decision to change. He began training consistently, transformed his fitness, eventually earned one of the highest fitness scores in his unit, and was selected to attend the Army’s Master Fitness Trainer School.

Twenty-five years later, Coach Mills retired from the Army at 44 years old—and says he left in better shape than when he entered at 19.

In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Coach Mills and I talk about what those early failures taught him about discipline, why training harder isn’t always better, and how his approach to fitness has changed as he’s gotten older.

We also get into one of the biggest obstacles he hears from busy professionals: “I don’t have time.”

Herman explains why you can’t make more time, how he uses his calendar to protect what matters, and why taking care of yourself sometimes means setting boundaries with the people closest to you.

If you’re trying to build a healthier life without making fitness your entire life, this conversation is packed with practical lessons on training, nutrition, recovery, time management, and consistency.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Failing six Army fitness tests and completely changing his trajectory
• Becoming an Army Master Fitness Trainer
• Why Coach Mills is fitter at 44 than he was at 19
• Why training seven days a week eventually stopped working
• Recovery, active rest, and training for longevity
• Why “I don’t have time” is often the wrong way to look at fitness
• Why Herman calls time a currency
• Putting yourself first when family and friends expect your time
• Why your circle may change when you change your life
• Training and nutrition strategies for busy professionals
• Why you don’t need to eliminate burgers, carbs, or the foods you enjoy
• Simple ways to start improving your health today

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Meet Coach Herman Mills
00:51 – Growing Up Small & Joining the Army
02:06 – Failing Six Army Fitness Tests
04:03 – When Failure Was No Longer an Option
05:16 – Becoming an Army Master Fitness Trainer
07:33 – Retiring After 25 Years
09:31 – Why Failure Doesn’t Mean You’re Finished
12:16 – Life Is a Game
13:07 – Why Training Every Day Backfired
16:23 – Fitter at 44 Than 19
18:00 – “I Don’t Have Time”
20:13 – Why You Can’t “Make” More Time
20:55 – Time Is a Currency
22:11 – When Family & Friends Hold You Back
23:24 – Losing His Parents & His Sister’s Sacrifice
27:48 – Why Your Circle Changes When You Change
30:04 – Why Coach Mills Still Wakes Up at 3 AM
31:05 – Training & Eating for Longevity
32:52 – How Coach Mills Uses AI With His Clients
34:37 – Why You Should Still Eat the Burger
36:40 – “Everything Works”
37:38 – Three Simple Ways to Start Getting Healthier
40:39 – How to Work With Coach Mills

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About Coach Herman Mills

Herman “Coach” Mills is a recently retired U.S. Army veteran who served for 25 years and turned his own early struggles with fitness into a career helping others. After failing six Army fitness tests early in his service, Herman transformed his approach to training and eventually attended the Army’s Master Fitness Trainer School.

Today, through Mills Mega Fitness, Coach Mills works primarily with busy professionals over 30, helping them build realistic training, nutrition, and lifestyle habits that fit into their lives. His approach is built around discipline, consistency, balance, and finding what works for the individual rather than chasing perfection.

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Connect with Coach Mills

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mills_mega_fitness/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millsmegafitness

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Amy Kupstas has spent years on both sides of the fitness industry.

She’s competed in bodybuilding, struggled with her own weight and relationship with food, coached hundreds of clients, and built businesses helping everyday adults and young athletes better understand nutrition, body composition, and what it actually takes to create results that last.

Today, Amy is the founder of Pearls Girls Fitness and AP Performance. Her approach isn’t built around extreme diets, perfect eating, or trying to look like someone you follow on Instagram.

In Episode 100 of The Health Movement Podcast, Amy and Derek talk about one of the biggest problems in fitness today: comparing our real lives and bodies to carefully curated versions of other people.

Amy gets extremely transparent about bodybuilding, social media, cosmetic surgery, restrictive dieting, GLP-1 medications, eating disorders, and why fitness transformation photos rarely tell the whole story.

We also get practical. Amy explains body-composition scans, protein, tracking vs. intuitive eating, athlete nutrition, eating on the road, and how she enjoys pizza, brownies, restaurants and drinks while maintaining her results.

Her philosophy comes down to one powerful idea:

“I don’t get impressed by weight loss. I get impressed by maintenance.”

Losing weight for 12 weeks is one thing. Building a healthy lifestyle you can actually live for years is something entirely different.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• Amy’s journey from Gold’s Gym to building her own fitness businesses
• Bodybuilding, weight gain, postpartum struggles and disordered eating
• Why comparison may be one of the biggest obstacles in fitness
• What social media doesn’t show you about fitness transformations
• Genetics, body types, PEDs, lighting and unrealistic expectations
• Why Amy uses body-composition data instead of focusing only on weight
• Losing weight vs. losing body fat
• Why sustainable nutrition has to fit your actual lifestyle
• AP Performance and nutrition coaching for high school and prep-school athletes
• Teaching athletes to eat for performance, recovery and body composition
• Making smarter choices at Dunkin’, Chipotle and McDonald’s
• Why you don’t have to eliminate pizza or foods you enjoy
• Amy’s perspective on GLP-1 medications and sustainable habits
• Tracking calories and macros vs. intuitive eating
• Why Amy doesn’t believe in “cheat meals”
• Why maintaining results is more impressive than rapid weight loss
• Learning to “embrace your reality”
• Why you shouldn’t wish for something more than you’re willing to work for

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Meet Amy Kupstas
00:47 – Amy’s fitness journey begins
02:53 – Weight gain and struggling mentally
03:50 – Starting Pearls Girls Fitness
04:59 – Growing a fitness business during COVID
07:40 – The biggest struggle Amy sees in fitness
08:32 – Comparison and social media
10:27 – What fitness influencers don’t show you
13:41 – Testosterone, genetics & unrealistic comparisons
15:58 – Weight loss, muscle & body composition
18:40 – Amy’s approach to lifestyle coaching
19:35 – Why body-composition scans matter
23:48 – AP Performance & young athletes
25:06 – The nutrition gap for high school athletes
28:20 – Nutrition, performance & recovery
29:38 – Teaching athletes to eat in the real world
30:53 – What Amy orders at Dunkin’
31:35 – How to order at Chipotle
32:27 – Amy’s McDonald’s order
32:53 – Eating out without ruining your progress
34:19 – Fitness and nutrition resources Amy trusts
38:17 – Amy gets transparent about cosmetic surgery
40:44 – “I don’t get impressed by weight loss”
41:56 – GLP-1 medications & sustainable weight loss
45:40 – GLP-1s, parents & what kids see
49:00 – Can you eat Oreos and still lose fat?
49:51 – Tracking vs. intuitive eating
50:47 – Amy’s strategy before going out to eat
53:17 – Why Amy doesn’t believe in cheat meals
54:08 – “Earn the right” not to track
54:46 – Amy’s biggest piece of advice
55:54 – Embrace your reality
58:05 – How fitness can elevate your life
58:51 – How to connect with Amy

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CONNECT WITH AMY

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

For AP Performance and Pearls Girls and Guys, contact Amy directly through Instagram.

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Five years ago, Ty Butler was living through the darkest period of his life. Alcohol had taken over, his health was deteriorating, and he reached a point where he believed his four children would be better off without him.

Today, Ty is five years into long-term recovery, a three-time Ironman finisher, an interventionist, founder of Canyon Recovery Services, and—most importantly—a father rebuilding and enjoying life with his four children.

In Episode 99 of The Health Movement Podcast, Ty shares his story of alcohol addiction, recovery, fatherhood, and completely rebuilding his identity. But this conversation isn't only about addiction. It's about what happens when you stop simply trying to remove what's hurting you and start intentionally building something better in its place.

We discuss replacing destructive habits with healthy accomplishments, why your environment and relationships matter, the dangers of isolation, the HALT method, and why lasting change sometimes requires becoming a different version of yourself.

If you're trying to change something in your own life—or love someone struggling with addiction—there are lessons in Ty's story worth hearing.

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**In this episode, we discuss:**

• Ty's journey from alcohol addiction to five years of recovery
• Why getting sober was only the beginning of the work
• Replacing unhealthy behaviors with positive accomplishments
• How small daily wins can help create a new identity
• The HALT method: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
• Why your environment and friendships can influence your future
• The difference between solitude and dangerous isolation
• How resentment and isolation can threaten recovery
• Rebuilding relationships with his four children
• Completing his first Ironman with only a short period of training
• How Ty went on to complete three full Ironmans
• Why service became an important part of his recovery
• Helping families better understand addiction
• The mission behind Canyon Recovery Services
• Why changing your life may require changing your identity

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**CHAPTERS**

00:00 – Introduction to Ty Butler
00:52 – Learning to numb emotions at a young age
01:25 – Alcohol use beginning at 13
02:20 – When drinking began taking over his life
03:20 – Reaching the darkest point
05:04 – The intervention that helped change his direction
06:31 – Choosing recovery and attending his first 12-step meeting
08:18 – Turning his recovery story into service
09:32 – Helping individuals and families affected by addiction
10:30 – Discovering Ironman and rebuilding through accomplishment
12:17 – Understanding addiction and the pursuit of dopamine
15:23 – Helping families let go of guilt and shame
16:30 – Replacing destructive habits with healthy accomplishments
19:24 – The HALT method: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
22:59 – Why changing your life can mean changing your circle
26:57 – Resentment, isolation, and the importance of connection
29:08 – What's next for Ty and Canyon Recovery Services
31:46 – Five years of recovery, fatherhood, and gratitude
32:17 – How to connect with Ty

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**About Ty Butler**

Ty Butler is a father of four, three-time Ironman finisher, interventionist, and man in long-term recovery. After overcoming his own battle with alcohol addiction, Ty turned his experience into a mission to help others rebuild their lives.

He is the founder of Canyon Recovery Services in McCall, Idaho, a structured transitional adulting program based on sobriety that helps young men build discipline, accountability, healthy routines, life skills, and a new identity. Canyon is not a clinical treatment or detox facility and is designed for men who are medically stable and ready for structure and forward movement.

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**Connect With Ty Butler**

Canyon Recovery Services:
https://www.canyonrecoveryservices.com/

Phone:
(208) 315-2346

Email:
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

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**IMPORTANT CONTENT NOTE & SUPPORT RESOURCES**

This episode includes an open and honest conversation about alcohol addiction, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts. These topics may be difficult or triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself and use discretion when watching.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis:

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Every child deserves a chance to grow up. That's the mission behind Beat Childhood Cancer, and in this special episode of The Health Movement Podcast, nurse practitioner, marathon runner, and Beat Childhood Cancer project manager Kris Bachman shares how one family's unimaginable loss became a movement that's changing lives across the country.

Kris tells the story of meeting Sarah, whose son Jack lost his battle with neuroblastoma, and how that friendship eventually led to the 26.2 in 2026 campaign. Whether you choose to run a marathon, complete another epic challenge, or simply walk 26 miles during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, this initiative proves that ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact on childhood cancer research.

We also discuss the emotional significance of the Honolulu Marathon, why pediatric cancer research desperately needs more funding, how one family's fundraising helped fast-track a promising treatment through the FDA, and how every dollar raised brings hope to children and families facing cancer.

If you've ever wanted to make a real difference, this episode is for you.

Get Involved with Beat Childhood Cancer

Learn more about 26.2 in 2026, register for an event, join Team Beat Childhood Cancer, or make a donation.

Website: https://beatcc.org/run/

In this episode, we discuss:

• Kris' journey into Beat Childhood Cancer
• Sarah's story and losing her son Jack to neuroblastoma
• How a local nonprofit became the national Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation
• The inspiration behind 26.2 in 2026
• Raising $2,600 while completing 26.2 miles or another personal challenge
• Walking 26 miles during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month as an alternative way to participate
• Team Beat Childhood Cancer, race support, swag, and community involvement
• Participating individually or with friends as a team
• Why the Honolulu Marathon has such special meaning for the organization
• The importance of improving quality of life after pediatric cancer treatment
• How families raised $1 million to fast-track a promising treatment through the FDA
• Why every fundraising effort—large or small—can save lives
• How to join the movement and get involved

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction & why this episode matters
00:51 – Meeting Sarah and discovering Beat Childhood Cancer
01:28 – Jack's story and the fight against neuroblastoma
02:36 – How Beat Childhood Cancer became a national movement
03:38 – What is the 26.2 in 2026 campaign?
03:50 – Why anyone—not just runners—can participate
04:15 – Walking 26 miles during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
05:05 – Creating teams and making the challenge your own
06:38 – Why the Honolulu Marathon means so much
07:29 – The need for better pediatric cancer treatments
08:23 – How one family's fundraising helped change another child's life
09:49 – How to register and get involved
10:05 – The future of the campaign and expanding to more races
11:11 – Finding purpose through serving something bigger than yourself

About Kris Bachman

Kris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kris.bachman/

Kris Bachman is a nurse practitioner, marathon runner, and the project manager for Beat Childhood Cancer's 26.2 in 2026 initiative. Passionate about helping children and families affected by cancer, Kris combines her healthcare background with her love of endurance sports to inspire others to challenge themselves while raising funds for lifesaving pediatric cancer research.

Kris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kris.bachman/

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Living with chronic pain can feel isolating—but healing is about much more than just treating symptoms. After years of battling fibromyalgia herself, Cat Webb has made it her mission to help others navigate chronic illness through a holistic approach that addresses the whole person, not just the pain.

In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Cat and I discuss how nutrition, movement, mindset, stress management, and meaningful human connection all work together to support healing. Cat shares her own journey with fibromyalgia, why so many people with invisible illnesses struggle to be believed, and the practical strategies she's used to reduce symptoms and help others reclaim their quality of life.

We also explore why feeling heard can be one of the most powerful forms of healing, why chronic pain isn't "all in your head," and how small daily habits often make the biggest difference over time.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to improve your overall health, this conversation offers practical advice and hope that healing is possible—even when the path isn't straightforward.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• What synergistic wellness actually means
• Cat's journey with fibromyalgia and chronic pain
• Why mindset is critical when facing chronic illness
• The importance of feeling heard and understood
• Nutrition strategies that can reduce inflammation
• Eliminating processed foods and identifying personal triggers
• Movement, nature, and exercise for chronic pain sufferers
• Supplements Cat has found most helpful, including collagen and turmeric
• Why boundaries are essential for healing
• Learning to stop asking "Why me?" and focusing on what you can control

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction
01:18 – Cat's journey with fibromyalgia
02:39 – What is synergistic wellness?
05:04 – Why mindset matters in healing
10:21 – Living with an invisible illness
13:59 – The power of simply being heard
15:40 – Supplements and managing symptoms
17:48 – Nutrition and reducing inflammation
20:21 – Exercise, swimming, and movement
22:16 – How quickly people begin feeling better
24:49 – A client transformation story
27:57 – Why more younger adults are seeking help
29:09 – Stop asking "Why is this happening?"
31:34 – How to connect with Cat Webb
32:44 – Three final pieces of advice

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About Cat Webb

Cat Webb is a Synergistic Wellness Coach specializing in helping people living with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and other invisible illnesses. Drawing from her own personal experience, she combines nutrition, mindset, movement, stress management, and lifestyle coaching to help clients reduce symptoms, improve their quality of life, and regain hope. Her client-centered approach focuses on treating the whole person rather than simply managing symptoms.

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Connect with Cat Webb

Instagram, LinkedIn & Wellness Resources:
https://beacons.ai/wildwellness

Sign up for Cat's free weekly wellness newsletter through her Beacons page for practical tips, encouragement, and simple strategies to help you feel your best.

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Most people are training harder, not smarter—and it could be holding them back. At 55 years old, Glenn Wilkinson shares the principles that have helped him stay lean, strong, mobile, and pain-free without relying on TRT.

In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Glenn and I dive into the training methods, nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts that have shaped his decades-long career in fitness. From coaching professional football (soccer) players to building a massive social media following through authentic education, Glenn challenges many of today's biggest fitness myths.

We discuss why slowing your reps can build more muscle, why consistency always beats intensity, how to train for longevity instead of your ego, and why there isn't one perfect way to get healthy.

If your goal is to stay strong for life—not just look good for a season—this episode is packed with practical advice you can start using today.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Why slower reps can be more effective than heavier weights
• Training for longevity instead of ego lifting
• Injury prevention and coaching professional football players
• Contrast training and athletic performance
• Nutrition timing for strength and recovery
• The importance of consistency over perfection
• Why authenticity has fueled Glenn's success on social media
• Building habits that last a lifetime

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction
02:18 – Why Glenn trains differently at 55
07:18 – Time under tension and building muscle
11:34 – Coaching elite football players and preventing injuries
14:45 – Contrast training explained
17:44 – From professional footballer to coach
18:57 – The wheelbarrow world record
21:23 – Growing to 340K followers through authenticity
23:10 – Nutrition timing and fueling performance
40:43 – Creating four videos a day and building a community
52:00 – Final thoughts on longevity and lifelong fitness

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About Glenn Wilkinson

Glenn Wilkinson is a strength coach, former professional footballer, founder of the Grindstone Foundation, and creator of one of the fastest-growing fitness communities on Instagram. Known for his evidence-informed approach to training, Glenn helps people build strength, improve mobility, reduce pain, and create sustainable habits that support lifelong health and performance.

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Connect with Glenn Wilkinson

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/glennwilkinson56/

Website:
https://www.grindstonefoundation.com/

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How do you intentionally build a life you actually enjoy?

Cary Gutin joins me for an inspiring conversation about happiness, intentional living, resilience, marathon running, working in the music industry, and the mindset required to create a life you genuinely love.

Rather than waiting for the "perfect time" to pursue your passions, Cary shares how embracing challenges, staying curious, and choosing optimism have shaped her journey. Together, we explore why so many people postpone happiness, how our identity evolves throughout life, and why fulfillment comes from intentionally designing your life instead of simply reacting to it.

We discuss why happiness is a choice that can be practiced, the lessons endurance sports teach us about life, how to find purpose through new experiences, and why it's never too late to reinvent yourself.

If you've ever felt stuck, wondered what your next chapter might look like, or found yourself waiting for life to slow down before truly living, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Why happiness is a choice you can practice

• Living intentionally instead of living by default

• The lessons marathon running teaches about life

• Finding purpose through new experiences

• Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself

• The importance of embracing uncertainty

• Building resilience through challenges

• Working in the music industry and following unexpected opportunities

• How travel and experiences shape personal growth

• Creating a life you'll look back on with pride

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction

01:32 – Choosing happiness every day

05:18 – Living with intention

09:47 – Marathon running and mental resilience

15:06 – Working in the music industry

20:31 – Why experiences matter more than things

27:48 – Learning through travel and new challenges

34:55 – Reinventing yourself throughout life

42:10 – Finding purpose and passion

49:28 – Advice for anyone feeling stuck

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About Cary Gutin

Cary Gutin is a marathon runner, model, and professional in the music industry. She joins The Health Movement Podcast to share the experiences and mindset that have shaped her outlook on happiness, resilience, personal growth, and living intentionally. Through stories from running, travel, and her career, Cary offers a refreshing perspective on building a life centered around purpose, curiosity, and meaningful experiences.

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Connect with Cary Gutin

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

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Website & Newsletter:
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Dr. Stephen Lupe joins me for a fascinating conversation about stress, behavior change, mindset, chronic illness, and why most people are approaching health the wrong way.

As the Director of Behavioral Health in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Lupe works at the intersection of psychology, medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle. His approach challenges the idea that health can be solved with a single prescription, diet, or exercise plan. Instead, he believes lasting health comes from understanding the individual, building sustainable habits, and learning how to live with life's inevitable stressors.

We discuss why stress isn't something you eliminate, how it impacts the body, the science behind behavior change, why motivation is overrated, and how small daily actions can create massive long-term improvements in health and longevity.

If you've ever found yourself saying, "I'll start when life settles down," this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Why stress management may be the wrong goal

• Learning how to live with stress instead of fighting it

• How chronic stress affects the body and digestive health

• Why motivation isn't the key to lasting change

• The power of small habits and tiny wins

• How behavior change actually happens

• The role of exercise in improving mental health

• Why personalized healthcare matters

• The connection between identity and health

• Self-compassion, resilience, and long-term success

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction

01:21 – Why healthcare must be personalized

05:22 – The connection between stress and physical health

09:03 – Why motivation isn't enough

10:02 – Exercise as a powerful mental health tool

11:56 – Finding your "why"

15:41 – Building integrated healthcare teams

18:41 – How behavior change really works

21:04 – Stress, setbacks, and self-forgiveness

22:04 – Why we're so hard on ourselves

24:33 – The power of self-compassion

26:28 – Success stories and patient transformations

32:03 – Identity, purpose, and health

34:44 – The importance of having a trusted team

39:00 – Practical advice for improving your health

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About Dr. Stephen Lupe

Dr. Stephen Lupe is a health psychologist and Director of Behavioral Health in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic. A former 911 paramedic, he specializes in helping patients navigate the complex relationship between stress, behavior, mindset, and physical health. His work focuses on creating personalized treatment approaches that combine psychology, nutrition, medicine, and lifestyle interventions to improve patient outcomes.

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Connect with Dr. Lupe

Cleveland Clinic:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lupe/

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Listen to The Health Movement Podcast

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@HealthMovementPodcast

Website & Newsletter:
https://healthmovement.us

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Work With Derek

Interested in coaching, corporate wellness, speaking engagements, podcast appearances, or health presentations for your organization?

Derek O'Riorden:
https://www.instagram.com/derek.josephs

Estelle Rodrigues joins me for a fascinating conversation about strength training, nutrition, peptides, HYROX, longevity, and the mindset shifts that completely transformed her health journey.

After years of focusing on weight loss and chasing a smaller number on the scale, Estelle discovered that training for strength—not skinny—changed everything. Today, she shares the exact habits, workouts, nutrition strategies, and peptide insights that helped her build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient body.

We discuss why so many women are afraid of strength training, the truth about peptides, why protein is often the missing piece in modern diets, how to improve long-term health, and the importance of questioning the health advice we're given.

If you've ever felt frustrated with dieting, struggled to maintain results, or wondered whether strength training and peptides are right for you, this episode is packed with practical insights.

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In this episode, we discuss:

✅ Why Estelle stopped training for weight loss and started training for strength

✅ How strength training transformed her physique

✅ Why women shouldn't fear lifting weights

✅ The truth about peptides and how they actually work

✅ Common mistakes people make with GLP-1 medications

✅ The importance of protein for body composition and health

✅ How to improve recovery and performance

✅ Building sustainable nutrition habits

✅ Why curiosity is essential for better health

✅ How to think critically about health products and marketing

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⏱ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

01:13 – Why Estelle started sharing her health journey online

05:43 – Building an authentic health platform

12:39 – The mindset shift from skinny to strong

16:59 – How Estelle structures her workouts

20:23 – What HYROX training is really like

24:57 – Recovering from injuries and peptide therapy

25:23 – Peptides explained

28:54 – The truth about GLP-1 medications

30:50 – Why protein matters more than most people realize

35:06 – Understanding food cravings

39:28 – Mental health, aging, and longevity

43:19 – The biggest health changes people should make today

48:15 – Where to find Estelle

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Follow Estell

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

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Listen to The Health Movement Podcast

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@HealthMovementPodcast

Website & Newsletter:
https://healthmovement.us

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Work With Derek

Interested in coaching, corporate wellness, speaking engagements, podcast appearances, or health presentations for your organization or to join the show yourself?

Derek Josephs:
https://www.instagram.com/derek.josephs

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