Best Wellness Interviews

Kristine Best speaks with Carolyn Wilman about mindfulness, mental health, and the many turns of a career built around contests, marketing, and writing. Carolyn shares how early podcasting, motherhood, unemployment, and setbacks shaped her path, along with lessons from Helene Hadsell and the power of trusting the journey. They discuss Words for Winning, sweepstakes systems, the impact of words and...

Kristine Best engages with Koli Cutler to explore her journey into sign language and its impact on wellness through work and human connection. They delve into the differences and proficiency in sign languages, discussing the Deaf community's perspectives and the influence of technology on communication. Koli shares her experiences at the United Nations and the complexity of simultaneous interpreta...

Kristine Best welcomes Rachel Kerr Schneider to discuss her mission and the challenges women face in corporate environments, including the gender pay gap and evolving roles. Rachel shares her personal journey with ALS, explaining its impact and her experience coping with a spouse's illness. They explore alternative treatments and critique the healthcare system. The conversation highlights building...

Kristine Best and Rocky Haag explore human connection challenges in the digital age, rethinking capitalism for sustainability, and the nurturing nature of women amidst tech impacts. They discuss personal growth, faith, trauma recovery, and the importance of mental health and balance. The episode covers storytelling in business, aligning ethics with community values, and the Theory of Relevance. Ro...

Join Kristine Best as she chats with Pamela Johnson about her inspiring journey in veterinary science. From early career transitions to selling her practice, Pamela shares insights on building emotional connections and her mission with Pet Lovers United to bridge gaps between vets and pet owners. They discuss mental health in the field, training methods, and the human-animal bond, emphasizing pet...

Kristine Best sits down with Sora Vernikoff to explore her journey from early struggles with weight to developing a behavioral approach to wellness. Sora critiques quick-fix solutions and diet culture, emphasizing the importance of internal change and emotional transformation. They discuss why diets often fail and the yo-yo effect. Sora introduces her program, highlighting its benefits and approac...

Join Kristine Best as she chats with Patrick Eilers, founder of Bloomwork's Concepts and Coaching. They explore supporting therapists, fostering healthy work cultures, and balancing business ownership with clinical practice. Patrick discusses managing clinician turnover, maintaining client flow, and the importance of clinician-client relationships. They also touch on psychometric testing, team coh...

Kristine Best sits down with Kimberly Collins to explore the intersection of business and personal well-being. Kimberly shares insights on using policies, frameworks, and personality tools like the Enneagram to foster self-awareness and a positive company culture. She discusses her transition from orthodontics to coaching, addressing stress and burnout along the way. The conversation delves into c...

Join Kristine Best as she chats with James Hayden about discovering his adoption and its profound impact. James shares his journey of finding his biological roots, overcoming trauma, and building new life patterns. They explore the role of personal wellness, mentorship, and learning from younger generations. James also discusses his intergenerational podcast, balancing success with kindness, and m...

Join Kristine Best as she chats with Jennifer White about her transformative health journey and its emotional impact on her family and caregivers. Jennifer opens up about her diagnosis, surgery preparation, and recovery, tackling memory loss and trauma. They explore the challenges of maintaining positivity and reinventing oneself. Jennifer also discusses writing medical thrillers inspired by her e...

Kristine Best engages with Victor Bretting as he shares his journey of building a ranch dedicated to charitable initiatives and visitor transformation. Victor discusses the impact of helping others and the importance of communication and mental health at the ranch. They explore daily routines, conservation efforts, and the role of Victor's wife and family in the ranch's success. Victor opens up ab...

Kristine Best sits down with Grace King to explore her intriguing journey through medical challenges and spiritual healing. Grace shares her experiences with faith and healing, including the impact of a cortisone overdose and the subsequent psychosis. They discuss the crucial role of family support during her recovery and the mixed reactions from doctors as she regained her health. The conversatio...

Join Kristine Best as she speaks with Vangelis Kalogirou about his journey of self-discovery and overcoming a strict upbringing. Vangelis shares how societal pressures and early coping mechanisms shaped his music aspirations and creative outlets. They discuss his experiences at IBM, the creation of masks and false identities, and breaking free from indoctrination. Vangelis highlights working with...

Kristine Best chats with Jeff Pearson about his journey with hydrocephalus. Jeff shares his experiences with surgeries, family support, and a pivotal hospital stay in 2014. They discuss alternative treatments like neurofeedback and the financial, emotional, and relational impacts of his condition. Jeff opens up about his faith, coping strategies, and the importance of humility and accepting help....

Join Kristine Best as she chats with Adele Bernard about self-discovery and intuitive gifts. Adele highlights the importance of healing, community, and staying connected to oneself. They discuss kindness, human connection, and AI's role in modern life. Adele shares her decision-making process and the value of waiting for clarity. Topics include community, respect, and child-rearing, emphasizing th...

Join Kristine Best as she welcomes Leo Aspite to discuss resilience and personal growth. Leo shares insights into his background and business, emphasizing peer advisory boards' importance. He reflects on overcoming challenges, including an accident and his first wife’s cancer battle, highlighting purposeful living and supporting loved ones. Leo talks about adopting a healthier lifestyle and achiev...

Kristine Best interviews Jodi Scott, co-founder of Green Goo, delving into the early days of the company and the challenges of scaling production while maintaining product integrity. Jodi shares her motivations for expanding Green Goo internationally and emphasizes the importance of her personal wellness routine and self-care. The conversation touches on customer service experiences and how person...

Kristine Best sits down with Donna Burton OAM to explore her unique journey from electrical engineering to astronomy. Donna shares her personal health challenges, emphasizing the power of positivity during her recovery from major surgery and relearning to walk. The conversation delves into life lessons drawn from astronomy, gardening, and wellness, as well as Donna's initiatives, including an astr...

Sean Hewitt joins Kristine Best to discuss his wellness journey, emphasizing networking and collaboration in business. Sean shares insights on managing a heart condition and his current wellness strategies. The conversation highlights the role of social activities in mental health, the challenges business owners face, and the importance of building relationships. Sean talks about supporting small...

Nicole (Nurse Nik) Dematos joins Kristine Best to discuss her nursing journey and cultural approaches to death, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares insights on helping cancer patients and the role of alternative therapies in health and wellness. Nicole discusses her personal health routines, challenges, and the importance of balance, drawing lessons from COVID-19 on personal heal...

Join Kristine Best as she chats with John Solleder about his wellness journey, focusing on self-development, mentorship, and health marketing. John highlights the benefits of glutathione, vegan diets, and protein sources, discussing their impact on longevity, brain health, and fitness for all ages. Discover insights on lifestyle changes, community support, and habit transformation, including John'...

David Wolverton joins to discuss his background, coaching approach, and insights from his new book. He emphasizes the importance of peer-reviewed science in coaching and highlights client diversity. David shares strategies for reframing perspectives and overcoming health challenges, drawing from his personal experience with a knee injury and the recovery process. He discusses practicing mindset co...

Leo Aspite joins Kristine Best to discuss his career background, personal challenges, and strategies for coping with grief. He emphasizes the importance of support systems in overcoming adversity and highlights recognizing health warning signs. Leo shares insights on stress management and integrating lessons from business resilience into personal health. He discusses the need to prioritize health,...

Alan Edwards joins to discuss his career and current projects, focusing on innovative solutions to the housing crisis. He shares his personal journey with prostate cancer and the wellness strategies he's employed. Alan talks about his hobbies, future goals, and charitable endeavors, emphasizing the importance of balanced nutrition and a positive mindset for overall wellness. His involvement in mas...

Kristine Best interviews Phillipa Challice, exploring her journey from cultivating positive environments to becoming a laughter yoga advocate. Philippa shares the benefits of laughter on the body and addresses resistance to laughter yoga. She discusses techniques for proper breathing and reflects on her COVID experience. Philippa delves into her weight loss journey, emphasizing regular small meals...