Deep & real conversations with those that are helping optimize the human potential. The Human Potential Podcast shares real-life success stories and insights from the most successful Movement, Health, & Healing Professionals.
We tackle the topics of growing one’s business, personal finance tips, financial life planning, career advice, family, community, faith & spirituality, and the mental aspect of serving others - all within the context of being a Movement, Health, & Healing Pro.
Get a glimpse of what it’s like behind the scenes building a successful Movement, Health, & Healing business. Whether you are a Physical Therapist, Chiropractor, Strength Coach, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Life Coach, Fitness Tech Entrepreneur, or anyone in-between, this podcast is for you.
Learn more and join the community at www.humanpotentialpf.com
Pete McCall is a Master Trainer, the Host of the All About Fitness Podcast, the National Director of Fitness Education at EōS Fitness, an Author, a Blogger, & a Content Creator.
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Matt Berenc is a Strength Coach, Personal Trainer, & VP of Education at Forme.
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Samantha Pantazopoulos is the Co-Founder & CEO of Vizer, an exercise rewards app that allows you to donate meals and earn points towards rewards at local businesses.
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Finally, take note of Sam's answer to George Kinder's 3rd question for Life Planning (towards the end), where she shares how important surrounding herself with joy, laughter, & love (by means of her family and friends) is for her. Maybe her answer will help you prioritize what is truly most important to you!
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Kori Lyn Angers, CSCS*D is a co-owner, strength & conditioning specialist, director of education & development, and lead nutrition coach at Prevail Strength & Conditioning
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Finally, take note of Kori's answer to George Kinder's 3rd question for Life Planning (towards the end), where she shares how important spending more time with family is for her. Maybe her answer will help you prioritize what is truly most important to you!
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Andy Tsz Chiu Chan, MS, CSCS is a Personal Trainer, Corporate Health Consultant, & Author of Dynamic Balance (#1 New Release on Amazon).
Tune in to this episode to hear all about Andy's career path, how he integrates traditional Chinese medicine into his training philosophy, the behind-the-scenes of writing a book, why it is so important to find your competitive advantage, and so much more.
Finally, make sure to take note of Andy's advice around active & intentional listening and how it can be a game-changer in building trust + improving communication with your clients.
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Nancy Accetta, MHS, has been promoting health and fitness in various settings for almost 30 years.
Nancy is a highly experienced Equinox Fitness Certified Personal Trainer and an Independent Certified OPTAVIA Coach.
Tune in to this episode to hear all about Nancy's career path, personal health & fitness journey, valuable personal finance & retirement planning tips, how she is helping so many people with their health journeys, and so much more.
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Dr. Marc Sklar "The Fertility Expert", Host Of Fertility TV, Acupuncturist, & Founding Principal Of The Reproductive Wellness Clinic in San Diego, CA.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about how Marc has been able to double down on serving his niche as an acupuncturist, fertility expert, & holistic health specialist. Not only has he grown a successful in-person wellness clinic, but he has also grown his online business as "The Fertility Expert". There are so many valuable takeaways from this conversation, no matter which type of movement, health, & healing professional you are. We cover everything from niches, marketing, social media, running your own business, showing more empathy to clients, and much more.
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Lynette Lynn is an Enneagram Teacher & Coach and the owner of Enneagram Coaching Solutions.
With over 25 years working on a church staff as a director and pastor and 20 years working in the mental health field as a nurse, Lynette brings to the table a unique passion and understanding of the ministry world and a desire to help others find healing mentally, emotionally and spiritually. She is passionate about helping people apply the powerful principles of the Enneagram to every aspect of their life. Her mission is to guide and coach individuals, teams, parents, and couples as they discover who they are, and become empowered to be their best selves.
As an Enneagram Coach, Lynette is passionate about teaching people how to better understand themselves, their strengths, weaknesses, triggers, fears and other motivations. She feels a personal calling to share Enneagram insights, and teach others how to use this powerful tool to walk in freedom and fullness of life, despite their past history or current circumstances.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about what Enneagram is and how understanding it could positively impact your life. In addition, Lynette goes into detail about growing her business in a digital world, which could be helpful for any movement, health, or healing professional to take note of. Finally, she also shares the Enneagram types that some (or most) movement, health, & healing professionals may fall into. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Sam Candler is a Certified Personal Trainer, SunnyFit Coach, Semper Stronger Coach, USA Track & Field Certified Coach, and a Precision Nutrition Coach.
Sam has been an avid runner since 2004, a lifter since 2007, and a full-time personal trainer since 2012. She believes working out is a celebration of what the body can do, and lives to see her team hit goals and realize their own strength. With Sam, fitness is about good form, hard work, and keeping it lighthearted and fun. In her free time, she loves time with her family and animals (especially her pup, Stella).
Tune in to this episode to hear Sam's story of how she took a bold move to bet on herself and it made all the difference for her as a movement, health, & healing professional.
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Karen Smith is a Fitness Expert, Instructor, Writer, Entrepreneur, & Mom.
She is a StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, and the fourth woman to claim the Iron Maiden title (from StrongFirst). She has been personal training students of all fitness levels from beginners to elite US military forces since 2000. Karen specializes in kettlebell and bodyweight strength training. She is a certified SFG, SFB, FMS, and Battling Ropes instructor.
Tune in to this episode for a full-on masterclass on how to create longevity and strength as a movement, health, & healing professional.
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James Wheeler is the Founder & CEO of Locomotion Athletics, a Human Performance Coach, and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.
Tune in to this episode to take in a full lesson and deep dive into entrepreneurship and what it takes to be a successful movement, health, & healing professional.
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Andrew Dettelbach (aka The Shirtless Dude) is the Co-Founder of Whealth, which provides online training programs focused on pain elimination, strength & conditioning, and much more. Beyond their online programs, Whealth is all about building community and helping so many people get back to doing the things that they love.
What’s unique about Andrew is that Whealth is actually the second online training platform that he has been a part of. He’s seen tremendous success in both cases and is truly pioneering the way for what it means to be a movement professional. If you haven’t followed him on social media, you are missing out. He makes things fun and does a great job educating on all things movement & health.
In this episode, we dive deep into his journey building two online training platforms, the importance of community, business & legal tips for any professional, how he’s mapping out his social media strategy, payment options for online programs, and so much more.
And make sure to listen to the end, where Andrew shares that we can all become limitless if we shift and strengthen our mindset.
So whether you’re interested in starting your own online training program, making a huge impact in the world as a movement professional, or building up a community, this episode is for you.
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Chris Chandler is a Master Instructor with SoulCycle, Founding Instructor with Equinox Plus, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, & Regional Vice President with Arbonne International.
What’s unique about Chris is that a life-changing event, filled with grief, propelled him on a journey of self-exploration, and ultimately helped him find his truth, his dream job, and a lot more.
In this episode, we dive deep into his intrapreneurial & entrepreneurial journey, the importance of building community & connection, how to succeed as a SoulCycle instructor, why he loves Arbonne so much, and so much more.
And make sure to listen to the end where Chris shares how we all have the ability to connect back to our own, unique greatness. That is our human potential!
So whether you’re interested in indoor cycling, joy & nutrition coaching, or how to live in a way that is authentically you, this episode is for you.
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Yancy Berry is an Award-Winning Life Coach, Corporate Speaker, Addiction Recovery Specialist, & Celebrity Personal Trainer.
What’s unique about Yancy is that “People Are His Why” and if he had a billion dollars, he would still be doing the life coaching & personal training work that he currently does. After receiving the Personal Trainer Lifetime Achievement Award (after being with Equinox for 10 years), COVID happened and in his words, the universe made his “nest” uncomfortable so that he can get out. He’s been building his business and growing his brand ever since!
In this episode, we dive deep into his personal training career journey, how he started scaling his work through life coaching, actionable ways to strengthen your mental attitude & spiritual wellbeing, several business & personal finance tips for anyone that is self-employed, and so much more.
Finally, make sure to listen to the end, where Yancy explains exactly what stops people from achieving their goals and how to break through their fears.
So whether you’re interested in personal training, life coaching, being self-employed, or how to win at the game of life, this episode is for you.
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Jeff Leider is a Strength & Performance Coach, NBA Trainer, Holistic Nutritionist, and the Owner of LeaderLife Fitness.
What’s unique about him is that he is leading his own path of what it means to be a movement, health, & healing professional. Specifically, his passion for learning, trying new things, and evolving has allowed him to transform his clients’ lives outside of just the physical realm.
In this episode, we dive deep into his sink or swim moment of being a self-employed personal trainer, his lessons from opening his own physical training facility in New York City, how we can all have more of a “white belt mentality”, and so much more.
And make sure to listen to the end, where Jeff shares how we all have endless potential that is waiting to be tapped. In this regard, he challenges us to stay interested and consistent in whatever it is that we want to succeed in or get better at.
So whether you’re interested in being a self-employed personal trainer, learning what it means to truly be a lifelong learner & self-researcher, getting the lowdown on fasting & anti-aging, and everything in-between, this episode is for you.
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Roman Rodriguez wears many hats! First and foremost, he is a Believer and a 100% Dog Dad.
Beyond that, Roman is the Co-Founder of The Coaching Market, Director of Training at Moxie, a PPSC Educator, and an Award-Winning Equinox Coach & Personal Trainer.
What’s unique about him is his passion for helping others and his desire to give back to his community. In addition to these characteristics and in his own words, he is “obsessively competitive”.
Roman’s major focus right now is The Coaching Market, which is a democratized e-learning platform for movement professionals and coaches to create content in course form and sell it on the open market.
In this episode, we dive deep into his inspiring career path, his entrepreneurial journey into the start-up tech world, his passion for teaching and building a community, and so much more.
Finally, make sure to listen in closer towards the end as Roman shares a perspective-shifting experience from when he was just 19-years old. The story gave me chills and I could feel how impactful this moment was for him.
So whether you’re interested in leveling up as a personal trainer or strength coach, creating digital content as a movement pro, or finding your competitive edge, this episode is for you.
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Dr. Weili Gray is a board-certified sleep, integrative, and lifestyle medicine physician who practices in the Northeast. She is also the founder of Dare to Dream Physician, where she offers life planning and hosts a weekly podcast.
What’s unique about Weili is that she had a life-changing and transformative experience just under a year ago that has taken her on an entrepreneurial journey that she never thought could be possible.
In this episode, we dive deep into her career & educational path, the importance of sleep, her integrative approach to being a physician, her journey so far as an entrepreneur, the transformational experience she had when being “life planned”, and so much more.
So whether you’re interested in being a doctor, seeking inspiration to take the leap and start your own business while working full-time, or learning more about life planning, this episode is for you. As always, we are so grateful that you are listening.
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Andrew Schultz is a Mindfulness & Life Coach, Breath-Work & Cold Water Mentor, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Podcast Host. What’s unique about him is his journey to get to where he is today. Most specifically, the way that he is using his “mess” to be his “message”. After hitting rock bottom in 2015, he found being of service to be his purpose in life … and hasn’t looked back since.
In this episode, we dive deep into his work as a Mindfulness & Life Coach, several tips on managing multiple streams of income, and the importance of community.
Finally, make sure to listen in closer towards the end as Andrew explains how we can all channel the untapped potential within us.
So whether you’re interested in being of service & finding community, the science behind breathwork, or the ins and outs of what being a coach entails, this episode is for you. As always, we are so grateful that you are listening.
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Rebecca Rouse is the founder of Semper Stronger, which is an App & membership-based coaching & training program that provides daily workouts, kettlebell training, strength programs, and more to its community. In addition, she is also one of the fittest people that I have ever met and has an extensive background in kettlebell & strength training.
In this episode, we dive deep into her journey so far as a business owner, building a personal brand, the importance of discipline, how to overcome limiting beliefs, and so much more.
Finally, make sure to listen in closer towards the end as Rebecca expounds on the fragility of life and why we all should live each day with purpose.
So whether you’re interested in kettlebell training, starting your own app-based business, or how to level up your practice of self-discipline, this episode is for you.
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Aileen Uy is a business owner, Licensed Psychotherapist, and Certified Life Coach. What’s unique about her is that she is part of a growing number of therapists who hope to modernize how we view and treat mental health.
In this episode, we dive deep into what it’s like to maintain two business entities, how to overcome imposter syndrome and the importance of continued learning.
Finally, make sure to listen in closer towards the end of this episode as Aileen shares why she thinks that everyone has the human potential to “become unstoppable”.
So whether you’re interested in therapy & life coaching, or how to stay organized when running two businesses, this episode is for you.
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Stephen Nelson is a Certified Financial Planner and the founder of Birchwood Capital. What’s unique about him is that he initially thought that his career would be in the world of athletic training. While he did not end up moving in that direction, his experience as a walk-on college football player at SMU had a big impact on his life.
Throughout his athletic journey (and multiple broken bones), he’s always had admiration & respect for the athletic trainers, physical therapists, and strength coaches that he was lucky to work with.
In this episode, we dive deep into the ins and outs of running your own business as a service-oriented professional. In addition, Stephen shares several personal finance, retirement, and small business planning tips that could be helpful for any movement, health, & healing professional.
Finally, make sure to listen in close towards the end as Stephen shares some really profound thoughts about relationships, connection, and community.
So whether you’re interested in what it takes to start your own business, or how to be intentional in relationships and being a parent, this episode is for you.
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Eric Battin is a self-employed personal trainer that is on his path to becoming a Physical Therapist. What’s unique about him is his extensive background and experience in the arts, design, & film industries. Outside of his passion for being a Movement Professional, he also owns and operates Battin Film Co. and works for NFL Films during the NFL season.
In this episode, we dive deep into his non-traditional career path and what he wants for his future as a Physical Therapist with a design-centered mindset. In addition, we also spend time talking about his passion for movement as it relates to his two little boys.
Finally, make sure to listen in closely as Eric shares some really profound thoughts about how being selfless is to be human.
So whether you’re interested in the ins and outs of being self-employed, or the human side of being a movement professional, this episode is for you.
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