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Send us Fan Mail Introduction to Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh and the HEALTH Framework In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh, MD, known to her patients as Dr. G. She is a board-certified geriatrician and lifestyle medicine physician who owns Golden Oak Medicine, a concierge practice in Asheville, NC. Together they explore wha...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction to Dr. Janet Opila-Lehman and Environmental Medicine In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast , host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Janet Opila-Lehman, a naturopathic doctor, occupational therapist, and bodywork practitioner with over 40 years of healthcare experience in Western North Carolina. Travis opens with his own family's story: a decade-...

Send us Fan Mail Precision Medicine, Genomics & Peptide Therapy with Dr. Troy Jackson In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Troy Jackson, a family medicine physician and co-founder of Authentic Health, a direct primary care and precision medicine practice in Asheville, NC. Dr. Jackson left the insurance-based model behind to give patien...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. James Pinkston Returns: Regenerative Medicine and the Case for Aging Strong In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson welcomes back Dr. James Pinkston, DO, of Asheville Non-Surgical Orthopedics, for a second conversation on regenerative medicine, pain relief, and what it actually takes to stay mobile as you age. Dr. Pinkston breaks down the s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Be Well Asheville Podcast , host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Chad Krisel , board-certified family physician and co-founder of Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IFMA) . Travis is also a longtime patient of the practice, which makes this conversation especially personal. Together they unpack why traditional insurance-based primary care is stru...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 30 - Epigenetics, Hormone Health, Perimenopause & Longevity with Dr. Kate Dwyer | Wellness in Asheville Podcast Introduction to Dr. Kate Dwyer and Kate Dwyer Nutrition What if the key to feeling like yourself again in perimenopause, optimizing hormones, and slowing biological aging wasn’t just about “eating healthy” or accepting symptoms as inevitable—but about underst...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 29 - Outdoor Yoga, Nature Meditation & Micro Retreats in Asheville with Ceiara Cartony | Wellness in Asheville Podcast What happens when you combine hiking, yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and the Blue Ridge Mountains into one experience? In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast , host Travis Richardson sits down with Ceiara Cartony , founder of Namaste i...

Send us Fan Mail Acupuncture for Pain Relief & Recovery Optimization in Asheville with Chad Johnson, L.Ac. Introduction to Chad Johnson and Asheville Orthopedic Acupuncture In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Chad Johnson, Licensed Acupuncturist and founder of Asheville Orthopedic Acupuncture on Haywood Road. Chad brings a distinctly body...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction to Dr. Liz Slonena and Mindful Hypnosis In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Liz Slonena — clinical psychologist, award-winning hypnotherapist, and co-creator of Mindful Hypnosis. Her science-backed method blends mindfulness and clinical hypnosis to help people access deep healing through their own mind. Her g...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 26: Classical Chinese Medicine | Longevity with Josephine Spilka Introduction to Josephine Spilka and Classical Chinese Medicine In this episode of the Be Well Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Josephine Spilka — a classical Chinese medicine practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in Asheville, NC. Josephine shares how she works...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction to Dr. Cynthia Libert and Cognitive Decline Prevention in Asheville In this episode, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Cynthia Libert, a board-certified family physician, functional medicine practitioner, and cognitive decline prevention specialist in Asheville, NC. Together, they explore how to protect your brain, prevent Alzheimer's disease, and age pow...

Send us Fan Mail   Guest Name - Anna Twinney Summary : Explore the profound connection between humans and horses through body language, telepathy, and energetic resonance. Anna Twinney shares insights on horse whispering, trauma healing, and the transformative power of animal communication. Keywords Horse whispering, animal communication, body language, telepathy, trauma healing, energetic resonan...

Send us Fan Mail Season 1, Episode 23: From Burnout to Balance with Kyra Cavanaugh Introduction to Kyra Cavanaugh and Energy Management In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson is joined by Kyra Cavanaugh, an energy coach, Qigong teacher, and well-being consultant. We delve into the pervasive issue of burnout in our post-pandemic world and explore how to manage...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction to Rachele Scevola and Breathwork as Medicine In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson welcomes Rachele Scevola, known as The Breath Nurse, a registered nurse turned breathwork facilitator.  Rachele shares her journey from critical care nursing to discovering breathwork at a yoga festival, where it transformed her life—providing cla...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction to Natty Trebotich and Food For Adventures In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson connects with Lee "Natty" Trebotich, adventure chef, biologist, and founder of Food For Adventures. Natty and his wife Meghan bring people together through wild foraging, outdoor cooking over fire, and immersive experiences that reconnect u...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction to DahVid Weiss and Vibrational Healing for Pets In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with DahVid Weiss, Doctor of Oriental Medicine and founder of A.S.H.A. Asheville Sound Healing for Animals. With over 33 years in holistic environments, DahVid shares his transformative journey into Chinese Medicine, Vibrational Medic...

Send us Fan Mail Thriving After Cancer: Reclaiming Your Body & Life with RN Health Coach Brynn Barale In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Brynn Barale, a registered nurse, holistic health coach, and 18-year breast cancer thriver who empowers survivors to trust their bodies and live a “kick-ass life after cancer” through Wildflower Health...

Send us Fan Mail Season 1, Episode 18: Building Community in Asheville with Daniel Ratner Introduction to Daniel Ratner, Co-Founder of Drip Sauna Insight on Ashevilles' first wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience The epidemic of loneliness and how community spaces like Drip Sauna foster belonging (60% of Americans feel lonely) Travis shares a vulnerable story about grief, healing, and t...

Send us Fan Mail Season 1, Episode 17: Mindful Midlife—Women's Hormones, Community, and Conscious Living with Jaclyn RebekahRoberts In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast , host Travis Richardson welcomes Jaclyn Rebecca Roberts —founder of Natural Rhythm Yoga and the SoulFit Academy , board-certified health coach, yoga teacher, and medical Reiki master based in West Asheville. J...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dawn Sagonias, a sound healing practitioner , biologist, and former massage therapist with 25+ years of experienc e. We explore the fascinating intersection of science, spirituality, and sound—and how vibrations can literally "massage your brain" for healing. Dawn shares her uniqu...

Send us Fan Mail Season 1, Episode 15: Healing Trauma & Relationships with Leslie Brooks Introduction to Leslie Brooks and Trauma-Informed Healing In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Leslie Brooks, a trauma-informed life coach and the creator of the Peaceful Goddess Project and the Women Who Whine Facebook community (with over 2,100 membe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Jodie Appel, owner of the Asheville Salt Cave , to explore the transformative power of stillness and ritual in wellness .  Jodie shares the inspiring story of how her father’s life-changing experience in a salt spa led to the creation of the Asheville Salt Cave , and how her background in m...

Send us Fan Mail Season 1, Episode 13: Unlocking Vibrational Astrology for Real-Life Clarity & Growth with Michael Spremulli In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast , I sit down with Michael Spremulli—consulting astrologer, educator, and specialist in Vibrational Astrology (VA). Michael breaks down how VA moves beyond horoscope hype with modern, evidence-based analysis to reveal h...

Send us Fan Mail Regenerative Healing & Non-Surgical Orthopedics with Dr. James Pinkston In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. James Pinkston, founder of Asheville Non-Surgical Orthopedics & Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Pinkston is a board-certified osteopathic physician specializing in neuromusculoskeletal medicine. He’s known for helping patients overcome...

Send us Fan Mail The Power of Human Design for Life & Business with Rayana Starre In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast , I’m joined by Rayana Starre , certified Human Design analyst and business consultant. We explore the science-spirituality intersection of Human Design: how it works, what it means to live in alignment with your design, and how it changes everything from relat...