This week, Ash sits down with Dan Cohen, a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology who revolutionized sleep medicine and launched Breathe Right nasal strips, selling for $566 million. Dan shares his journey from developing automated sleep diagnostic equipment to rewriting the playbook for consumer product launches through creative marketing and NFL partnerships.

The conversation explores Dan's philosophy on innovation - trusting intuition over overthinking and accessing the "higher mind" through meditation and receptivity. He dives deep into sleep science, explaining why we lose crucial deep sleep starting at age 25 and its connection to chronic disease, while offering practical optimization strategies.

From sleep tips to patent strategy, Dan demonstrates how balancing inner wisdom with smart execution can lead to extraordinary outcomes, even when it means going against conventional wisdom.

• Why deep sleep is critical for health and how we lose 60-70% of it by our mid-40s
• Simple meditation techniques focusing on body awareness and feeling states
• How Dan launched Breathe Right with radio interviews and creative distribution tactics
• Why intellectual property strategy is crucial for entrepreneurs
• How to identify leverage points when launching products without massive capital
• The importance of planning your exit strategy from the beginning

Connect with Dan Cohen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-cohen-md-55b33287/

Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/

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This episode features Nitika Chopra, founder and CEO of Chronicon, in a powerful conversation about living with chronic illness, embracing self-acceptance, and finding empowerment in healing. She shares her journey with psoriasis and other conditions, highlighting the resilience of women with autoimmune diseases and her mission to create supportive, healing communities.

Ash and Nitika also explore the deep connection between chronic illness and grief, how it shows up through missed opportunities, identity shifts, and feeling left out. They discuss the stages of grief, the realities of aging, and the importance of building honest, grounded resilience.

The episode then dives into intuition, boundaries, and relationships. Nitika explains how to distinguish intuition from emotion, how to protect your energy, and how to rebuild trust after betrayal. This conversation offers compassionate insight and practical tools for anyone seeking greater healing, clarity, and connection.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How chronic illness shapes identity, resilience, and self-acceptance
  
  

• Why grief is a natural and necessary part of chronic illness
  
  

• Ways to recognize, express, and process grief tied to physical limitations
  
  

• How to distinguish intuition from emotional reactions
  
  

• The role of boundaries in protecting your energy and well-being
  
  

• How trust is rebuilt after betrayal, internally and in relationships
  
  

• What healthy community and support look like for people with chronic illness
  
  

• How speaker energy and authenticity deepen connection with others

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Connect with Nitika Chopra

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nitikachopra/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitika-chopra/

FREE Guide on The Art of Being Nourished:

https://nitikachopra.myflodesk.com/theartofbeingnourished

Work with Nitika Chopra:

https://nitikachopra.com/work-with-nitika/

Connect with Ash:

https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/

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Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage!

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This episode features Steve Spiro, entrepreneur, martial artist, and the "Master Connector" in a powerful conversation about building genuine relationships, cultivating confidence, and creating intentional community. Steve reflects on overcoming childhood bullying, learning disabilities, and early challenges, showing how they shaped his resilience and passion for meaningful human connection.

Ash and Steve unpack what it means to connect beyond surface-level networking. They explore how to approach people in everyday settings, move conversations from small talk to substance, and share your story in a concise, memorable way. Steve also explains how virtual networking during the pandemic expanded his world and why adding volume, not collecting contacts is the real key to a thriving community.

They also dive into the mindset behind authentic connection. From balancing confidence with humility to adopting a service-first "Go-Giver" approach, this episode lays out the principles that turn simple interactions into life-changing relationships. Whether you're looking to grow your network or connect with more heart, this conversation offers a grounded, inspiring guide.

• How adversity can fuel confidence, resilience, and stronger relationship-building
  
  

• The core principles behind meaningful, authentic connection
  
  

• A simple conversational framework for engaging with strangers anywhere
  
  

• How to move from small talk to deeper, more memorable conversation
  
  

• Why your personal story matters, and how to share it effectively
  
  

• The difference between networking and truly adding value
  
  

• How to cultivate the "Master Connector" mindset in daily life
  
  

• What it means to be a "Go-Giver" and how it transforms your relationships

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Connect with Steve Spiro

The Master Connector Show: https://sspiro.com/master-connector-show/

Website: https://spiro-global.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevelspiro/?hl=en

Connect with Ash:

https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/

Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand?

Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage!

Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak