Heartwork Podcast

What do great relationships and thriving businesses have in common? They both fail when you're only focused on the end goal instead of showing up intentionally every day. Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa get raw about the messy reality of transitioning from boss mode to wife mode, why "How was your day?" conversations aren't cutting it anymore, and the uncomfortable truth about growing...

What happens when you stop following someone else's roadmap and start creating a life that aligns with your deepest values? This week, the magnetic Emily Elias joins us for a soul-stirring conversation about finding your path, creating boundaries between work and home, and stepping into authentic leadership. When COVID forced a pivot in Emily and her husband Alejandro's plans, they didn&...

Episode 34: From Burnout to Boundaries to Brilliance This episode flips the script as we step into the guest seats on Amin Said's Beyond Adjustments podcast for a conversation that cuts straight through the highlight-reel version of leadership to the messy, beautiful truth underneath. In This Episode: This isn't another "10 steps to better team culture" conversation. It's...

What happens when you finally stop performing for approval and start creating from the depths of who you truly are? This week, the magnificent Bailey Sloan joins us for a soul-stirring conversation about shedding identities that no longer serve and stepping boldly into leadership that feels like coming home to yourself. Bailey's evolution from high-capacity church service through divorce to c...

What makes a team thrive even during seasons of change? Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa explore this question while drawing inspiration from "The Fred Factor," a book about how ordinary people create extraordinary experiences through authenticity and genuine care. While navigating their own practice transitions—welcoming new associates and saying farewell to others—the hosts share candid reflect...

In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Burg, founder of Liberty Type—a boutique brand messaging and copywriting agency that helps female founders scale their businesses with authenticity and magnetism. Amanda has built her business from a small Etsy shop into a thriving 7-figure company that empowers women to step into their CEO identity through words that sound exactly like them while convertin...

What does it look like when your life's path takes an unexpected turn? When your dreams of practice ownership transform into something entirely different - yet equally fulfilling? Dr. Amanda Alcamo joins us to share her powerful journey from sleeping in her car during the early days of helping build someone else's practice to becoming a thriving associate doctor who treats the business a...

What happens in those critical first 90 days when you bring a new doctor into your practice? In Part 2 of our associate series, Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa unpack the intentional onboarding process that transforms a new hire into a confident practitioner who truly embodies your practice's vision and values. From day one celebrations to strategic shadowing periods, this episode reveals the exact f...

What makes the difference between an associate who stays for years and one who leaves after months? Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa unpack the truth about building a thriving doc team that goes beyond transaction to transformation. Drawing from Dr. Sara's 8+ years of experience managing multiple associates and Dr. Marisa's current journey hiring her first part-time doc, this conversation reveals...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Marisa welcomes her father, Bud Bauman, to share his journey from entry-level programmer to corporate executive managing 500+ employees and overseeing $250 million projects. Bud's career spanning Cigna, Dow Jones, News Corp, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield provides a masterclass in authentic leadership and value-driven decision making. You'll hear how est...

That feeling when everything's going right... and you're secretly waiting for it all to fall apart? Dr. Sara opens up about her recent "life is beautiful" season and the surprising question her coach posed: "How long can you actually let yourself stay here?" In this raw conversation, Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa dive into why we sometimes sabotage our happiest moments and...

Ever wished you could grab coffee with successful leaders who'd skip the sugar-coating and tell you the whole truth? This unfiltered Q&A delivers exactly that. Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa dive straight into your most vulnerable questions with zero pretense and all heart. 🔥 What You'll Experience: Leading through your worst days : The raw truth about showing up authentically without emot...

What does it really take to rebuild after losing everything? Justin Freishtat, fund manager and entrepreneur, joins us to share his raw, unfiltered journey through one of the most traumatic periods of his life—when he lost $12.7 million, faced his brother's cancer diagnosis, and mourned his beloved dog all within months. Justin pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to lead through cri...

When is it time to say goodbye to a team member? How do you honor both your business needs and the human in front of you? In this refreshingly honest conversation, Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa dive into the delicate dance of transitioning team members out of your business—a topic that's rarely discussed but critically important for sustainable growth. With the vulnerability that only comes from li...

What do great sex and thriving businesses have in common? They both fail when you're only focused on the end goal. Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa dive into this spicy parallel, exploring why treating your business like a purely transactional encounter leaves both you and your mission wanting more. After pausing a major expansion despite perfect-on-paper metrics, Dr. Sara shares how a beach vacation...

Episode Summary : In this heart-centered conversation, financial educator and social media strategist Meagan McArthur opens up about the dance between money and purpose. After following her inner knowing to transition from clinical chiropractic practice, Meagan discovered how aligning your finances with your values creates true abundance. She shares her journey of building multiple income streams...

Dr. Marisa opens her heart about a pattern many high-achievers know intimately - sacrificing the very things that make us feel alive in pursuit of business success. Through her story of returning to the gym after a two-year hiatus, she illuminates how singularly focusing on business growth led to an exhausting cycle of control, perfectionism and perpetual overwhelm. Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa dive de...

Pull up a seat for this deeply honest conversation where Dr. Marisa opens her heart about the stark differences between building her first practice (which sold in record time) and the more intentionally-rooted growth of Homestead. Meanwhile, Dr. Sara vulnerably shares how childhood experiences shaped her relationship with safety, control, and money in business. Together, they unpack the messy trut...

In this vulnerable and powerful conclusion to Dr. Marisa's practice sale journey, we dive deep into the emotional and technical complexities of transitioning a healing space to new ownership. Beyond the contracts and negotiations, this episode illuminates the profound personal growth that accompanies major business transitions. 💫 What You'll Learn: Navigating complex financial reconcili...

In this transformative episode, Dr. Marisa Bauman pulls back the curtain on selling her New Jersey practice mere months after opening – a decision that challenged conventional wisdom and required profound courage. Beyond spreadsheets and valuations, this is a story about trusting your inner knowing when it conflicts with external success 💫. What You'll Learn: ✨ The nuanced art of valuing a...

Ready to take your practice to the next level? Dr. Sara Nelson-Gray shares her 13-month journey expanding Freedom Chiropractic, revealing exactly what it takes to double your space while nurturing a thriving team culture. 🏢 From managing construction zones to keeping patient care and team morale high during major transitions, this episode unpacks the art of growing your physical space without los...

Whether you're dreaming of opening your first practice, launching a boutique fitness studio, or creating a wellness center, this episode breaks down the real, unfiltered truth about opening a thriving brick-and-mortar business. 🏢 From demographic research to build-out timelines, we're diving into the practical steps that turn entrepreneurial dreams into reality. What You'll Learn:...

Just in time for your New Year reflections - Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa are blowing up everything you thought you knew about manifestation, vision boards, and "new year, new mindset" promises. In this perfectly timed episode, they're getting real about why some of your 2024 goals might have fallen flat (spoiler: it's not because you didn't try hard enough!) and how to approac...

Get ready for an honest, unpacked conversation about one of leadership's biggest challenges - guiding your team through change! In this episode, we're diving into what it really takes to maintain trust and inspire confidence when everything feels like it's evolving (because let's be real, change is the only constant in business). The Conversation Highlights: The powerful trapez...

Warning: This conversation with Freedom Chiropractic's Chief Culture Officer might make you completely rethink everything you know about leadership! Kendyl Campbell takes us behind the scenes of her journey from patient to culture creator, and trust us - this raw + real discussion about building dream teams is EXACTLY what your leadership soul needs right now. The Tea We're Spilling: How...