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Sonnie Braxton’s life reads like a novel—Ebola research in Hungary, vaccine development in Sri Lanka, raising kids in Switzerland during COVID, and surviving a near-fatal health crisis. But her story didn’t stop there. She left corporate science to follow her calling as a coach and founder of Grace Under Fire, helping women lead with confidence and balance.

In this episode of Uncommonly Remarkable, Sonnie shares:

• Her journey from virologist to founder
• Life abroad during the pandemic
• The near-death experience that changed her forever
• How mission work, motherhood, and faith guide her new chapter

🌐 Learn more at grace-under-fire.com
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Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

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When Barry Adkins’ son Kevin died of alcohol poisoning at 18, his world collapsed. Instead of giving in to despair, Barry strapped on a backpack, placed Kevin’s ashes inside, and walked 1,400 miles from Arizona to Montana—telling his son’s story to students along the way.

In this heartfelt episode of Uncommonly Remarkable, Barry shares how tragedy became a mission, the lessons he learned about adversity and forgiveness, and why he now dedicates his life to helping young people make better choices.

Learn more at kevinslastwalk.com.

Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

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Is your body holding onto emotions you're not even aware of?
John Munro says yes — and Qigong might be the missing link to healing.

In this powerful episode, Qigong master and founder of Long White Cloud Qigong, John Munro, breaks down the ancient practice of Qigong and how it applies to modern life. From emotional release to posture correction and stress relief, Qigong is more than just movement — it's a life-changing practice that reconnects you with your energy, your body, and your purpose.

🎯 Topics covered:

• The difference between Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga
• How emotions live in the body and affect our organs
• Why posture and breath are keys to emotional release
• The surprising Neolithic origins of Qigong
• Real-life stories of transformation, healing, and awareness

🌐 Explore John's courses and free resources at: https://www.longwhitecloudqigong.com
📚 Check out the "Life-Changing Qigong" book featuring student stories
📍 Find an instructor near you or train online

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Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

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Matt Potratz lived through what no one thought possible. Once an elite-level snowmobiler featured in blockbuster films, he was crushed by an avalanche, declared brain dead, and left with a paralyzed arm and intense phantom pain. But Matt didn’t just survive—he rebuilt his life with purpose. In this episode, Matt shares the unfiltered reality of recovery, the miracle moments that saved his life, and how adversity became his greatest teacher.

He now travels the country as a motivational speaker, runs a successful business, and is a proud father of seven.

📘 Two Hands: A Life Radically Changed in 12 Seconds
🌐 mattmotivates.com

Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

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Seventeen years on the frontlines of emergency care gave Jenn Johnson, RN a unique perspective on medicine, intuition, and resilience. Known as Nurse Jenn and author of Nursing Intuition, she joins Uncommonly Remarkable to share her story from battling burnout during COVID to helping new nurses trust themselves and thrive.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The overlooked role of intuition in patient care

• What COVID taught her about resilience and leadership

• Burnout, recovery, and why so many nurses are leaving the field

• Tools and strategies for new grads stepping into nursing

• Why patients should lean into their own intuition, too

Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a patient, or someone curious about the future of medicine, Jenn’s story is both raw and inspiring.

📘 Get her book Nursing Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity and Survive Your Career on Amazon, Indigo, or Barnes & Noble
🔗 Learn more: https://www.nursejenn.ca

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📱 Follow her on Instagram and TikTok: @ernurse.jenn
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: Jennifer Johnson, BScN, RN

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Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

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What happens when your body breaks down at 18—and doctors offer no answers? Bryan Hardy shares his incredible journey from near-death to vibrant health, and how his struggles with digestion, burnout, and low testosterone led him to create Revitalized Man, a program helping men heal their guts and reclaim their vitality.

We talk about:

• How gut health drives energy, immunity, mood, and hormones
• Why bloating, gas, and fatigue are early warning signs
• The truth about “normal” digestion—and how to reset it
• Bryan’s exact framework for working with autoimmune clients
• How men can optimize testosterone and drive without medication

💥 Grab Bryan’s free cheat sheet: revitalizedman.com/guide

#MensHealth #GutBrainAxis #TestosteroneBoost #FunctionalMedicine #UncommonlyRemarkable #NutritionHealing #BryanHardy #HolisticHealth #EnergyAndVitality

Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

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Why do so many of us feel not good enough—and how does that shape our lives?

This week on Uncommonly Remarkable, I sit down with Sabrina Trobak, counselor and author of Not Good Enough, to explore the deep roots of anxiety, addiction, and emotional disconnection. We unpack how core beliefs form during childhood, how they get reinforced through coping strategies like anger and avoidance, and why emotional literacy is essential for true healing.

This conversation is a roadmap for anyone ready to understand themselves more deeply—and finally break the cycle.

🔗 Learn more: trobakholistic.org
📘 Not Good Enough – Available now on Amazon

#MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #AnxietyHelp #CoreBeliefs #UncommonlyRemarkable

Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

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From yacht life in the South of France to transforming lives through subconscious reprogramming—Dr. Alain Salas shares his extraordinary journey and what led him to develop the Mind Clearing System. In this episode, we explore how emotional trauma, limiting beliefs, and subconscious programming affect our health and success—and how to rewrite the script.

Whether you're battling chronic pain, emotional blocks, or just feel stuck, this conversation reveals the power within your own mind to heal and thrive.

💡 Visit themindclearing.com and mention the podcast for a 30% discount on your first session.

#HealingFromWithin #MindClearing #SubconsciousMind #DrAlainSalas #HolisticHealth #SelfHealing #EmotionalWellness #UncommonlyRemarkable #BrainBodyConnection #TransformationalHealing

Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

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Elastin might be the most important protein you've never heard of.

In this episode, bestselling author and health innovator Douglas Mulhall joins Uncommonly Remarkable to explain how this flexible, long-lasting fiber impacts everything from cardiovascular disease to glaucoma. You'll learn how elastin degradation contributes to aging, how hidden stressors like heavy metals and infections affect it, and what groundbreaking therapies are finally addressing it.

We dive into:

• The immune response cascade triggered by elastin loss
• The impact of elastin on optic nerves and intraocular pressure
• Why current glaucoma treatments are only treating symptoms
• Emerging therapies aimed at reversing artery calcification
• How to find out if you're at risk

📚 Find Douglas’ book Discovering the Nature of Longevity on Amazon
🌐 Visit calcify.com for clinical trial updates and more resources

#Longevity #Elastin #CardiovascularHealth #Optometry #BioInnovation

Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

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Chronic back pain is the #1 cause of disability in the world—and yet most sufferers are told, “Nothing’s wrong.” In this episode, Ben O’Loghlin explains why most back pain isn’t caused by injury or visible damage, but by something far more surprising: chronic muscle tension rooted in the nervous system.

Discover how the Alexander Technique helped Ben and others reverse pain that's lasted decades—without medications, surgeries, or constant treatments.

Tune in to learn:

• What really causes non-specific back pain
• Why tension starts in the brain, not the body
• How posture habits shape pain over time
• Why standard treatments often fail
• Simple steps to begin retraining your body and nervous system

🔗 Explore more at https://backrepublic.com

#BackPain #Neuroscience #PainRelief #MindBodyHealth #UncommonlyRemarkable

Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.