Chronic pain, poor posture, and burnout aren’t discipline problems — they’re body system problems. In this episode, we explore how posture, breathing, vision, and environment shape health and performance. Kasia details how our diaphragm is the strongest muscle and it is what gives us structure if we train it and use it properly. She is a posture restoration specialist and we unpack what that means and how it works in this very informative episode.

We cover:

Why chronic pain may not be originating where you feel it

The role of breathing and vision in posture

How screens impact development and movement

Why corporate wellness often backfires

A smarter approach to long-term health

This episode will change how you think about movement, work, and wellness.

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Practitioner Neal Hallinan: HERE

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In this episode of Healthy Team, Healthy Business, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Hartman of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine to explore the REAL root causes behind chronic illnesses — from mold exposure and processed foods to stress, sleep, and environmental toxins.

Dr. Hartman shares why so many patients fall between medical specialties, collect “normal labs,” and still don’t feel well. His systems-based approach connects the dots between the gut, brain, heart, immune system, environment, toxins, diet, and lifestyle — revealing patterns traditional medicine misses.

We discuss powerful stories from his practice, including a business owner who suffered five strokes before discovering the trigger was mold in his home, and how Dr. Hartman helps people recover from chronic Lyme, autoimmune disease, long-COVID, chronic fatigue, and mystery illnesses.

You’ll also hear why:

• 80% of heart disease and 70% of cancers can be prevented with lifestyle
• Processed food and industrial fats are driving metabolic disease
• Stress and sleep are two of the biggest “health levers” for entrepreneurs
• Our healthcare system can’t reverse chronic disease using 15-minute visits
• A functional medicine intake takes hours — and why it needs to
• Wearables, HRV, circadian rhythm, and light exposure matter more than ever
• The future of chronic care will be education-driven, patient-led, and root-cause focused

Whether you’re a leader responsible for a team, someone navigating chronic symptoms, or simply trying to improve your long-term health, this conversation is packed with insight you won’t hear in traditional medical settings.

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His own podcast is here: Made For Health

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Today on Healthy Team, Healthy Business, we welcome Dr. Michael Li, a physician who recently opened Valley Obesity Medicine & Diabetes right here in Winchester, Virginia. After over a decade in hospital medicine and serving as Chief Medical Officer at a large community health center, Dr. Li stepped away from the traditional model to build something different — a specialized obesity care practice focused on time, personalization, and root-cause medicine.

Obesity is one of the most pervasive chronic diseases in America, and Dr. Lee shares why so many patients (and physicians) struggle to address it inside the rushed, overloaded primary-care system. He explains how obesity fuels 200+ chronic conditions, why new GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound) are changing the landscape, and what comprehensive obesity care should look like.

From lifestyle medicine and specialized lab work to real talk about bariatric surgery and pharmaceutical options, Dr. Li breaks down what’s working, what’s evolving, and why this epidemic demands a new care model built around time, empathy, and science-based strategies.

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What if your oral health could influence your thyroid, sleep and airway, heart and brain, and even your immune system? In this episode of Healthy Team, Healthy Business, the hosts talk with Dr. Sheri Salartash, holistic/biological dentist and founder of Dynamic Dental Wellness, about how dentistry connects to whole-body wellness—and the practical steps anyone can take to protect it.

Dr. Sheri breaks down big topics in simple terms: why fluoride exposure can tangle with thyroid balance, how a “dead tooth” after a root canal can add to the body’s burden, why mouth breathing dries the mouth and disrupts sleep and immunity, and how gum health and bone health are foundational—not just cosmetic. You’ll also hear about in-office markers like salivary pH and nitric oxide and safer at-home options such as nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste.

What You’ll Learn

• Fluoride & thyroid: Why some patients explore fluoride-free care and nanohydroxyapatite as a remineralization alternative.
• Root canals & total load: The “dead tooth” concept, infection risk, and when extraction + restoration may be considered instead.
• Mouth vs. nose breathing: How mouth breathing dries the mouth, acidifies the oral environment, and impacts sleep/airway—especially in kids.
• Gum health = whole-body health: Why bleeding gums and periodontal issues matter for inflammation, heart/brain risk, and metabolic health.
• Clinic measures that matter: Using salivary pH, nitric oxide levels, and oral microbiome awareness to guide care.

About Our Guest

Dr. Sheri Salartash is a holistic/biological dentist and naturopathic practitioner who leads Dynamic Dental Wellness. Her approach blends safe, biocompatible materials with airway-centric care, practical nutrition, and functional insights so patients can heal from the inside out.

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In this episode of Healthy Team, Healthy Business, we speak with Michael Scarpati, co-founder of RetireUS, to talk about the dirty truth behind the financial services industry — and what you can do about it.

✅ Learn how 95% of financial advisors aren't legally required to act in your best interest.
✅ Discover the new subscription-based model bringing fiduciary guidance to small investors.
✅ Why having a 401(k) or brokerage account doesn’t mean you're financially healthy.
✅ The #1 blind spot most people have about retirement (and how to fix it now).
✅ The surprising connection between financial wellness and physical health.

If you've ever felt confused, skeptical, or underserved by traditional financial advisors, this conversation will completely reframe how you think about money, risk, and your future.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

• The hidden flaw in most financial advice models
• What it really means to work with a fiduciary
• How to set meaningful financial goals
• The “financial red flags” most people don’t know they have
• Why protecting your money is more important than chasing growth

Mike Scarpati is a financial strategist, educator, and co-founder of RetireUS — a tech-enabled platform that gives everyday Americans affordable access to fiduciary financial planners without asset minimums.

🌐 Learn more: https://retire.us

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In this episode of the Healthy Team Healthy Business podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Torkil Færø, Norwegian general practitioner, emergency physician, author of the best-selling book The Pulse Cure, and expert in heart rate variability (HRV) and wearable health tech.

Dr. Færø explains how HRV is one of the most powerful biomarkers we have for understanding the body's response to stress, sleep, food, alcohol, exercise, and more. Using wearables like the Garmin watch, Oura Ring, and WHOOP band, he shares how everyday people—and especially business leaders—can leverage HRV data to make better lifestyle decisions, prevent chronic illness, and improve energy, resilience, and performance.

🔍 Topics We Cover:

• What is heart rate variability (HRV) and why it matters
• The autonomic nervous system and how HRV reflects its balance
• Why alcohol, late meals, and even chili might be tanking your recovery
• The surprising impact of wearables on personal and team health
• How HRV data reveals stress you didn’t even know you had
• Using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and HRV together for insight
• How employers can use wearable tech to create healthier, higher-performing teams

🛠 Tools & Wearables Mentioned:

• Garmin Watches (recommended for HRV tracking)
• Oura Ring
• WHOOP Band
• CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors)

📚 Resources:

• The Pulse Cure by Dr. Torkil Færø (available in English on Amazon)
• Dr. Færø on Instagram: @drtorkil
• Website: www.thepulsecure.com
• Torkil Færø (@dr.torkil) • Instagram photos and videos

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Episode 69 – Drink Like Nature: Gut Health, Kombucha, and the Power of Fermentation with Joan Karp

In this deliciously insightful episode, we welcome Joan Karp, founder of Keystone Cultures, a Pennsylvania-based fermented beverage company helping people “drink like nature.” Joan joins us to share her journey from backyard brews to being a farmers market favorite, with a mission rooted in one simple truth: you are nature.

We dive deep into the microbial magic of kombucha and water kefir, how they support the gut-brain connection, and the real stories behind how these living beverages are changing lives — from easing acid reflux to helping people ditch diet soda and feel emotionally lighter.

This episode is for anyone curious about:

• The real health benefits of fermented drinks beyond the trend
• How kombucha is made — including what a “mother culture” really is
• Why your gut might be the most important garden you’ve never seen
• How Joan’s kombucha helped families tackle digestive issues and even supported therapy outcomes
• The difference between kombucha, water kefir, and dairy kefir — and which one might be right for you

Plus, we talk about:

• How local farm markets are helping to bring gut health to more communities
• Why barefoot meetings might just be the healthiest leadership tactic around

🧬 Mentioned in This Episode

• Keystone Cultures Co. – https://keystonecultures.com
• 📍 Get Joan’s kombucha locally at: Geraghty’s Micro Farm
• 📲 Connect with Joan: @keystonecultures.co on Instagram

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In Episode 68 of the Healthy Team Healthy Business podcast, we welcome leadership consultant and Schooley Mitchell franchise owner Shawn Stratton. Drawing from decades of experience leading wilderness expeditions around the globe, Shawn shares powerful insights into team dynamics, trust-building, and leadership under pressure.

We discuss:

• How wilderness leadership mirrors the workplace
• Building trust and managing conflict in tight-knit teams
• Financial health for businesses: cutting costs without cutting corners
• How Shawn transitioned into cost-saving consulting with Schooley Mitchell

Whether you're leading a team up a mountain or through quarterly KPIs, this episode is packed with wisdom on mental, relational, and financial resilience.

🔗 Resources & Mentions:

• Shawn’s TEDx Talk: The Power of Teams
• Schooley Mitchell
• Shawn’s LinkedIn: Shawn Stratton

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