In this episode, Dr. John Torrens welcomes Nicole Van Valen, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and the CEO and founder of Keen Insights. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from growing up in the Bahamas to leading transformative initiatives in healthcare and founding her own company. She discusses her three-stage resilience model designed to help leaders and healthcare professionals combat stress and burnout by rediscovering joy in their lives. Nicole also highlights the importance of maintaining a holistic approach that includes mental, spiritual, and physical health for overall personal and professional success. Listen for actionable insights on integrating joy and resilience into daily routines and leveraging these principles to thrive in high-pressure environments.  

In this week's episode, Dr. John Torrens sits down with Dr. Paul D. Corona, a Southern California physician reshaping psychiatry and family medicine through The Corona Protocol. Dr. Corona shares his unique journey from family practice to pioneering a holistic approach he calls mind and body healing. He discusses his innovative use of medications and combined treatment methods to achieve full remission in mental health patients, a topic he elaborates on in his books including his latest, The Corona Protocol. The conversation dives deep into the challenges of differentiating between mind and body treatments, overcoming societal stigmas, and Dr. Corona's future plans to educate primary care doctors about his methods. Listen for actionable insights on managing stress and optimizing mental well-being.  

In this episode of Total Entrepreneur: Mind, Body, Spirit, host Dr. John Torrens interviews Gary Logan and Robert Grover, founders of the Journeymen Collective. The conversation explores the connection between mind, body, and spirit, focusing on how psilocybin mushrooms facilitate healing and transformation for entrepreneurs and leaders. Gary and Robert share their personal journeys, the foundation of their work, and the science and spirituality behind using psilocybin. They discuss the preparation, process, and outcomes of their psilocybin retreats, highlighting how it aids high achievers in achieving clarity, purpose, and emotional well-being. The episode ends with a detailed look into their four-month program and insights into the growing acceptance and power of plant medicine in modern culture.  

Learn More About The Journeymen Collective Here: https://www.thejourneymencollective.com/ 

In this episode of The Total Entrepreneur: Mind, Body, Spirit Podcast, Dr. John Torrens features Alan McLaren, co-founder of Strata Originals and expert in personal branding for CEOs and entrepreneurs. Alan shares insights from his extensive career in leadership roles and discusses the evolution of his business strategies. He opens up about the challenges of leading a public company, managing mental and physical health, and the transformative power of yoga. Alan also unpacks the importance of authentic personal branding, overcoming the fear of self-promotion, and the key to successful business partnerships. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or aspiring leader, this episode offers actionable tips to thrive in your professional journey.  

Learn more about Alan on https://strataoriginals.com/  and on LinkedIn @ Alan McLaren.  

What happens when a successful entrepreneur sells their company and embarks on a journey of deep self-discovery? Today’s guest, David Kahl, has lived that story. As the founder and former CEO of Fully, he built a $100M+ e-commerce business that became the world’s largest B Corp furniture company before its acquisition by Herman Miller. But after stepping away from the business, a transformative psilocybin experience changed his path forever. Now, David facilitates psilocybin journeys for leaders and entrepreneurs, combining 25 years of meditation practice with executive coaching expertise. In this episode, David shares his journey from corporate America to mindful leadership, the challenges of scaling a purpose-driven business, and the profound impact of psychedelics on self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. 

Join us as we discuss,  

• David’s journey from corporate finance to building Fully 

• The wake-up call that led him to entrepreneurship 

• How meditation and mindfulness helped him navigate high-pressure leadership 

• The power of psilocybin for expanding consciousness and emotional well-being 

• Why high-achieving entrepreneurs are turning to psychedelics for clarity and balance 

• The importance of creating safe, intentional spaces for transformation 

If you’ve ever wondered about the intersection of business success, personal fulfillment, and expanded consciousness, this conversation is for you. 

🔗 Connect with David Kahl: https://www.davidkahl.co/ 

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How can entrepreneurs optimize their health and longevity while managing a high-performance lifestyle? Today, we dive into the science of longevity with Jesse Levey, Founder and CEO of Longevity Health. Jesse's personal health journey began with a deep motivation—his family history of heart disease. After years of experimenting with diets, fitness routines, and wellness trends, he realized the need for a structured, science-backed longevity program. That realization led to Longevity Health, a company focused on making longevity-focused medical care accessible and affordable. 

Join us as we discuss:  

• How Jesse’s personal experiences shaped Longevity Health 

• Why longevity medicine should be personalized to your biology and lifestyle 

• The biggest misconceptions about alcohol and longevity 

• How to build a "Personal Longevity Board" for optimal health 

• The connection between sleep, recovery, and peak performance 

• The future of AI-driven longevity solutions 

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to optimize your health or just curious about the latest longevity research, this episode is packed with actionable insights. 

🔗 Connect with Jesse Levey: 

Website: https://www.longevityhealth.me/  

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In this episode, Dr. John Torrens sits down with Randy Ginsburg, Founder of Third Wall Creative and Kanso, to discuss the power of adversity in shaping entrepreneurial success. Randy shares his journey from the corporate world to building a thriving content agency and a digital wellness company, highlighting the lessons he’s learned along the way. 

Join us as we discuss:  

• The connection between childhood bullying and entrepreneurship 

• How to develop resilience, emotional intelligence, and goal attainment 

• The impact of digital wellness on high performers 

• Strategies for creating engaging content in B2B SaaS 

• Lessons from navigating corporate life versus startup culture 

🔗 Connect with Randy: 

• Website: ThirdWall Creative 

• LinkedIn: Randy Ginsburg 

• Book: Adversity Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying and Find Entrepreneurial Success 

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In this episode, Dr. John Torrens sits down with Scott Omelianuk, a media expert, branding consultant, and former executive at Time Warner, Condé Nast, NBC, and Inc. Magazine. Scott has spent his career redefining brand purpose, anticipating consumer shifts, and helping companies unlock new revenue streams. But beyond his corporate success, he’s also explored the mental resilience required to be a thriving entrepreneur. 

Join us as we discuss: 

• Scott’s journey through top media brands and the lessons he learned about innovation and adaptation. 

• The entrepreneurial mindset: why grit, perseverance, and even a little bit of the “dark triad” are necessary for success. 

• The loneliness of entrepreneurship and how leaders manage the pressure of always having to project confidence. 

• The role of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, in mental health and leadership development. 

• How microdosing and psychedelic-assisted therapy have helped Scott and other entrepreneurs gain clarity, break past mental barriers, and lead with a fresh perspective. 

If you’re curious about what it takes to build and sustain a successful business, while also keeping your mind and body in peak condition, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 

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In this week’s episode, Georges shares his compelling life story and entrepreneurial journey with Dr. John Torrens. From growing up in war-torn Lebanon to moving to Montreal at 19, Georges talks about his challenges, resilience, and eventual success in the tech industry. He discusses the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of humility, and his transition to a more meaningful phase of life. Now residing in Costa Rica, Georges is embarking on a passion project to establish a trade school for underprivileged locals. He also shares insights from his role as a Dragon on the Canadian version of Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den, emphasizing the value of strong interpersonal relationships and realistic expectations in business partnerships.  

In this week’s episode of the Total Entrepreneur: Mind Body Spirit podcast, host Dr. John Torrens welcomes Skye, an expert in ADHD coaching for entrepreneurs. Skye shares her journey from academia to a successful coaching business focusing on ADHD. They discuss common struggles of entrepreneurs with ADHD, such as time management, prioritization, and emotional regulation. Skye offers actionable strategies like the prioritization filter, movement routines, and mindfulness practices to help entrepreneurs manage their ADHD symptoms and thrive in their businesses.  

About Skye:  

Skye Waterson is a former academic turned coach, podcast host, and founder of an international ADHD support service, Unconventional Organisation. After getting a surprise ADHD diagnosis in the first year of her PhD, Skye turned her struggles into research-based strategies. She researched and wrote over 50 articles with a combined readership of 250,000+ and then began her next phase of disseminating these strategies around the world. Invited to share her strategies with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) in 2022, Skye has supported late-diagnosed healthcare professionals, professors, lawyers, reporters, fortune 500 directors, and entrepreneurs. She crafted her vision for Unconventional Organisation after realizing how few personalized ADHD strategies were available for adults following her diagnosis.  Skye has been a guest speaker on The Writer Files, The Productivity Show, Faster Than Normal, ADHD Disrupt, and the New Zealand Disability Employer's Network. Her podcast, the ADHD Skills Lab, became an instant mainstay in the ADHD community with 100k+ downloads and guests including the President of CHADD, Jeremy Didier, Author of Extra Focus with ADHD, Jesse Anderson, and Wimbledon TV Presenter Simon Mundie. For more on Skye, please visit unconventionalorganisation.com