Episodios

  • Inside the Lolli Wellness Empire: Biohacking, Coaching, and Life After 315 Pounds
    Jun 12 2025

    In this inspiring episode, I sit down with the dynamic duo behind Biohack Yourself, a wellness empire born from transformation, resilience, and relentless pursuit of optimal health. From an unexpected meeting in a café to producing one of the most-watched fitness documentaries ever—From Fat Lolly to Six-Pack Lolly—Anthony and Tereza Lolli share their deeply personal journeys of weight loss, parenthood, entrepreneurship, and biohacking.

    We dive into:

    • How they turned personal health struggles into a thriving media brand

    • Why coaching changed everything (and how they've worked with over 30 coaches!)

    • The story behind launching Biohack Yourself Magazine

    • Tips for health coaches to stand out in a crowded industry

    • The power of documenting your real life—even the messy parts

    • Working as a couple and raising confident, camera-ready kids

    • Marketing strategies for coaches without business backgrounds

    • Why personalization and availability win in the coaching world

    Whether you're a health coach, biohacker, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to take control of your health, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to be motivated, educated, and entertained by two people who are living proof that radical transformation is possible.

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  • From Immigrant to Med Spa Mogul: Nelly Gal on Grit, Growth & Building a 7-Figure Wellness Brand
    Jun 2 2025

    In this powerful episode of The Health Academy, host Omar speaks with Nelly Gal, a Cuban-born entrepeneur and founder of Live Vibrant Med Spa, about her extraordinary journey from communist Cuba to building one of Florida’s most successful med spas. With zero business background and only a few thousand dollars, Nelly went from struggling with imposter syndrome to generating multiple 6-figure months in her wellness business.

    Nelly opens up about:

    • How escaping Cuba shaped her entrepreneurial mindset

    • Building a wellness clinic from the ground up

    • Leveraging functional medicine and aesthetics to empower women

    • Overcoming fear, scarcity, and burnout as a first-time business owner

    • Transitioning her brick-and-mortar business into online wellness and coaching

    • The power of marketing, Groupon strategy, and patient retention

    • Why health coaches shouldn't wait until they're "ready" to launch

    • How to grow your client base without a big budget

    Whether you’re a , beauty entrepreneur, or aspiring med spa owner, Nelly's story is a masterclass in resourcefulness, resilience, and heart-centered success.

    💥 BONUS: Grab Nelly’s free Live Vibrant Blueprint for Energy & Wellness and a chance at a free 60-minute strategy session via @live_vibrant_medspa on Instagram.

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  • From Burnout to Balance: How Neelam Harjani Built a Purpose-Driven Wellness Empire
    May 28 2025

    In this inspiring episode of the Health Coach Academy Podcast, we sit down with Neelam Harjani — founder of Inspire Yoga and Inspire Wellness — to explore her powerful journey from high-stress investment banking to holistic health entrepreneurship. Neelam shares how chronic burnout pushed her to pivot careers and build a global wellness brand focused on yoga therapy, mindfulness, and personalized coaching.

    Discover how Neelam used her background in finance and her lifelong passion for yoga to disrupt the saturated wellness market, creating a unique business model that blends one-on-one coaching, corporate wellness programs, yoga teacher training, and online content. She dives deep into the importance of niche marketing, conscious leadership, and the ancient philosophy of karma yoga — emphasizing effort over outcome.

    Whether you're a health coach, wellness entrepreneur, or simply looking to create a more balanced life, this episode is packed with actionable insights on:

    • Overcoming burnout and chronic stress

    • Building a heart-centered business from scratch

    • Scaling through mindful leadership and team alignment

    • Standing out in a crowded health and wellness industry

    • Using yoga, meditation, and breathwork for transformation

    • Navigating business with spiritual integrity

    Don’t miss this soulful, strategy-packed conversation on the power of aligned living and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

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  • A Health Coach’s Guide to Oils, Healing, and Longevity with Udo Erasmus
    May 12 2025

    In this powerful episode of The Health Coach Academy, we welcome legendary health educator and founder of Udo’s Choice, Udo Erasmus — a pioneer in the healthy fats movement and the man behind some of the first essential oil blends made with health in mind.

    At 82 years old (and still climbing trees!), Udo brings his incredible energy and deep scientific knowledge to discuss:

    ✅ Why most cooking oils are harming your health — and what to use instead
    ✅ The origins of his health mission after pesticide poisoning
    ✅ How frying oils may contribute more to disease than sugar
    ✅ Why real healing means going back to nature
    ✅ How health coaches can use accurate information to build trust and results
    ✅ The massive misinformation around seed oils and omega-6s
    ✅ The journey of building a health brand with zero business background

    Udo also pulls back the curtain on how misinformation spreads in the wellness world — and why critical thinking and deep education are more important than ever.

    🧠 Key Topics Covered:
    • The life-threatening truth about damaged oils

    • How frying oils impact cellular health and inflammation

    • Why most people are deficient in Omega-3s

    • What makes a truly healthy oil (and how Udo pioneered it)

    • The real math behind “just 1% damage” in oils — shocking!

    • How Udo built an industry-changing brand through education, not sales

    🔗 Resources Mentioned:
    • Udo’s Website: https://udoerasmus.com

    • Book: Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill

    • Follow Udo on Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook (@udoerasmus)

    🙌 Support the Show:

    Enjoyed this episode? Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show so we can continue bringing you groundbreaking guests like Udo Erasmus. Your support fuels this podcast and the success of health coaches worldwide!

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    45 m
  • How Health Coaches Can Crush the Competition by Building Expert Authority.
    Apr 29 2025

    In today’s episode of the Health Coach Academy Podcast, we welcome expert authority business coach, Christine Blosdale! Christine shares her invaluable insights from decades of experience in broadcast journalism, podcasting, and coaching — helping entrepreneurs, especially health coaches, stand out in seemingly saturated markets.

    We dive deep into the three core pillars people always care about — health, wealth, and love — and how health coaches can tap into these universal needs to build thriving businesses. Christine also breaks down the concept of "expert authority," why authenticity matters more than ever, and how simple tools like podcasting, authorship, and public speaking can transform your credibility.

    Key takeaways include:

    • Why the health coaching market is far from saturated

    • How to overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt

    • Why building expert authority is critical to standing out

    • How to leverage books, podcasts, and video content (even if you're camera shy!)

    • How to create a personal brand that's authentic, relatable, and trusted

    Plus, Christine shares a fun Expert Authority Quiz you can take to assess where you are on your entrepreneurial journey!

    Please Support the Show:
    If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us keep bringing amazing guests like Christine to the Health Coach Academy.

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    35 m
  • Turn Wellness Into Wealth: Scaling Your Health Coaching Business with E-Commerce
    Apr 14 2025

    In this eye-opening episode of the Health Coach Academy Podcast, we welcome Neil Twa, founder of Voltage Digital Marketing and a top expert in launching physical product businesses on Amazon. If you've ever wondered how to go beyond trading time for money as a health coach — this episode is your roadmap.

    💥 Neil introduces the Platinum Principle — the idea of building a brand asset that grows in value and becomes a saleable business. He explains how health coaches, trainers, and consultants can leverage Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) to create multiple income streams and free themselves from the limitations of one-on-one coaching.

    📦 Whether you're dreaming of launching your own supplement line, health tools, or just want to learn how to sell any profitable product (yes, even toasters!), this episode breaks down:

    • Why physical products offer true business scalability

    • How to build an automated income stream through e-commerce

    • The power of owning your own brand and intellectual property

    • How to make data-driven product decisions (not emotional ones)

    • The biggest mistake new sellers make (and how to avoid it)

    🛒 Discover how to tap into Amazon's 200+ million Prime customers — without needing a huge audience or influencer status.

    🎁 BONUS: Neil is offering 10 FREE digital copies of his strategy guidebook, packed with insights on e-commerce, marketing, wealth-building, and more. Use the code HEALTHCOACH (details in the show notes).

    🔗 Visit VoltageDM.com to learn more and access free training resources.

    🎙️ Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to support the show and help more health coaches discover new ways to grow their business.

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  • From Corporate Banking to Ayurvedic Coaching: Reclaiming Purpose with Tessa Arnold!
    Mar 26 2025

    In this powerful and inspiring episode, we sit down with Tessa Arnold—former VP in global banking turned Ayurvedic health coach, entrepreneur, and transformational guide. Tessa opens up about her deeply personal journey from the structured world of commercial finance to building a heart-centered business rooted in healing, intention, and authenticity.

    If you're a health coach, wellness entrepreneur, or simply someone navigating your own chapter two, this episode is packed with the insights you need. Tessa shares how personal loss, identity shifts, and burnout forced her to pivot—and how she turned those experiences into fuel for her purpose-driven coaching business.

    We explore:

    • Tessa’s journey from corporate executive to certified Ayurvedic health coach
    • How personal transformation can fuel your entrepreneurial path
    • The power of knowing your "why" before starting your health coaching business
    • Embracing vulnerability and overcoming self-doubt
    • Building a business with intention, clarity, and soulful marketing
    • How to niche down by looking at your past self
    • The difference between goals and intentions—and why both matter
    • Why following your curiosity can lead to unexpected and aligned success

    Tessa also introduces her upcoming book "Step Into the Gap" and explains how stepping into uncertainty allowed her to fully embrace her gifts, help others, and launch two thriving platforms.

    Whether you're on the fence about leaving your 9–5, struggling to define your niche, or wondering how to start marketing your health coaching business without burning out—this conversation will inspire you to take bold but aligned steps forward.

    🎧 Don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who’s on the verge of their next big leap!

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  • How Spirituality and Business Intersect: A Conversation with Brian Metzger
    Mar 11 2025

    In this powerful episode of the Health Coach Academy Podcast, I sit down with Brian Metzger, a former Franciscan monk turned spiritual director and entrepreneur, to uncover the deep connections between spirituality, mindset, and financial success.

    Brian shares his incredible journey—from spending years as a monk, living in some of the world's most impoverished areas, to leaving the monastery in 2019 and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. He discusses how he overcame limiting beliefs about money, turned his spiritual calling into a business, and now helps others transform their lives through spiritual direction and coaching.

    If you're a health coach, entrepreneur, or professional struggling with money blocks, purpose, or self-worth, this episode is for you. Brian shares practical strategies to shift your mindset, build wealth without guilt, and integrate spirituality into your business for lasting success.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    ✅ How spirituality and business are deeply connected (and why ignoring this limits your success)
    ✅ Overcoming limiting beliefs about money—shifting from scarcity to abundance
    ✅ The importance of self-worth in financial success
    ✅ Why health coaches and other professionals unintentionally inherit a "poverty mindset"
    ✅ How to align your passion with profit—without sacrificing your values
    ✅ The role of rituals, habits, and sacred practices in personal and business growth
    ✅ Why financial freedom isn’t a dream—it’s a choice you make daily

    Brian’s wisdom will shift your perspective on money, mindset, and spirituality, helping you break free from self-imposed limits and step into your full potential as an entrepreneur.

    About Brian Metzger

    Brian Metzger spent over two decades as a Franciscan monk, dedicating his life to spiritual growth, service, and human formation. After leaving the monastery, he founded Mission 1249, where he helps individuals integrate spiritual transformation into their personal and professional lives.

    Today, Brian works as a spiritual director, mentor, and speaker, guiding entrepreneurs, high-performers, and purpose-driven professionals in discovering clarity, fulfillment, and success in all areas of life.

    🌎 Learn more about Brian: www.mission1249.com

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