The Rainmaking Podcast

TRP 174: Your Health is your Competitive Advantage with Dr. Theresa Larson


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In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Dr. Theresa Larson, former U.S. Marine, professional speaker, and founder of Movement Rx, about how health can be a powerful competitive advantage in business. Dr. Larson emphasizes that for high-performing professionals, especially rainmakers and leaders, physical and mental health directly impact productivity, resilience, and long-term success. Drawing from her experiences in the military, athletics, and business consulting, she explains that small, consistent health improvements can significantly boost performance and help professionals show up as the best version of themselves in their careers and personal lives.

Key topics include the five essential pillars of health—sleep, nutrition, mindset training, movement (both planned and unplanned), and social support. Dr. Larson shares practical strategies for optimizing these areas, such as creating a sleep-friendly environment, prioritizing daily movement beyond workouts, and surrounding oneself with supportive, growth-oriented peers. She discusses how chronic stress and sedentary lifestyles contribute to burnout and health issues, and how proactive self-care can prevent these challenges. Additionally, Dr. Larson highlights the "domino effect" of health, where improvements in one area lead to positive changes across all aspects of life. This episode provides actionable advice for professionals looking to leverage their health as a key driver of business development and sustained performance.

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Dr. Theresa Larson, or “Dr. T” as she is affectionately known, is a leading expert and advocate for well-being and strength across both personal and professional domains. She is the founder of Movement Rx*, where she and her team help individuals and organizations optimize physical and mental health. In her work, she draws from her own experience as a former Marine Corps officer who overcame severe trauma. She is passionate about helping veterans, business leaders and owners thrive in the face of challenges such as client attrition, employee retention, and scalability issues, which are often linked to compromised mental or physical well-being of leaders and employees.

Dr. T and her team are dedicated to building a community of veterans, business leaders and owners who are resilient, healthy, and happy in all they do. Dr. T is on a mission to help over 100,000 veterans, business leaders and owners improve their longevity and retain their people by 2030 by disrupting outdated leadership culture AND truly prioritizing health and well-being within their organizations.

*Movement Rx is a women-owned and service-disabled-owned small business (WOSB/SDVOSB).

Movement Rx has been recognized with the Force for Good Award, a prestigious honor that reflects their unwavering commitment to promoting healthy leadership and organizational well-being.

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Links:

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