What's Next with Eric Wood

Dr. Ephraim Atwal, a renowned ophthalmologist, joins Eric Wood on the show today. The guys discuss Eric's LASIK surgery with Dr. Atwal in 2016 and how it changed his life. Also in the show, Dr. Atwal shares his journey in becoming an ophthalmologist and taking over his father's practice. They also talk about the challenges of growing a business and the importance of prioritizing patient ca...

Nick Carrier is a fitness trainer and entrepreneur who helps busy professionals feel like their best selves. Nick is the host of "The Best You" Podcast, where his mission is to make living a healthy lifestyle simple for you. Today on the show, Eric and Nick discuss nutrition, strength training, the importance of sleep, when you should eat breakfast, the benefits of Omega 3s and much more...

Former Professional Hockey player, now Mindset Coach, Gavin McHale joins the show today. Gavin drops his knowledge on changing the perception of failure, the "Middle Class Mindset", the important details when it comes to goal setting and much more. Check out Gavin's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/gavinmchale1/ Tackle What's Next is out today! Order a copy of Eric's...

Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker and lawyer from Richmond, VA. He is the author of multiple award-winning books, including: "The Common Rule" & "Habits of the Household." Justin frequently speaks at businesses and legal events on habits, technology and mental health; and at churches and conferences on spiritual formation and parenting.  Today on the show, Eric and...

Daniel Cameron is the 51st Attorney General of Kentucky, he's currently running for Governor and is a former teammate of Eric's at the University of Louisville. Daniel joins the show to relive some of his playing days and also discuss his Elizabethtown upbringing, how he got into politics, and how he's been serving the Commonwealth. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! For mor...

Christian Gaddis is a former NFL Center that played four years in the league, including with the Buffalo Bills in 2007. Today, Christian is an NFL Uniform Enforcer and the Director of Forge Buffalo at 43North. 43North is a Buffalo based startup accelerator with the goal of economic development. Since 2014, 43North companies have created more than 1,000 jobs in Western New York. Today on the show,...

Vanessa Rissetto is a registered dietitian and Co-Founder of Culina Health. She was named by  Essence magazine  as one of the top 5 black nutritionists that will change the way you think about food. Today on the show, Eric and Vanessa discuss the importance of personalized nutrition plans, seasonal foods for the fall and the truth about America's health problems. Topics include: (1:30-9:00) -...

We welcome back Craig Siegel to the show! Craig is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, mindset coach, breakthrough manufacture and now author with his new book: The Reinvention Formula In the book, Craig walks you through the process of fundamentally redefining your identity and how you choose to show up in the world. Today on the show, Eric and Craig dive into some of the inspiration behind the book...

Dan Oliver is back! The Founder and Owner of Dan-O's seasoning is a Louisville based entrepreneur and changing the world one meal at a time. Dan-O's Seasoning is one of the fastest growing companies in America. With over 6.5 million followers across social media platforms and retail offerings in over 18,000 stores, people can’t get enough of that Yum Yum Get Ya Sum! Since their last podcas...

Jeff Brohm is the Head Coach of the University of Louisville football team, a former NFL quarterback and the only man to give Eric Wood a scholarship out of high school. The Louisville native was a standout at Trinity High School, played for the Cardinals from 1989-93 and came back to coach Louisville as an assistant after his professional career. Now, after 9 seasons as a Head Coach in CFB, Jeff...

Matt Overton is a Pro Bowl NFL Long Snapper that has been in the league since 2007. After going undrafted out of Western Washington University, Matt found a place in the NFL after some time in the USFL. Matt is also the host of the Stay Ready podcast, "The mentality birthed through the trials and triumphs of life as an NFL long snapper." Today on the show, Eric and Matt discuss the NFL l...

Former NFL player and University of Georgia standout David Pollack joins the show today. As a defensive end at Georgia, David was just the second Bulldog to be named a three-time All-American. Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker was the first. In the 2005 NFL Draft, he was taken 17th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. His NFL career was cut short, however, after he broke a cervical vertebra in a...

Bryan Scott is a former NFL linebacker and safety that played 10 seasons in the League for the Falcons, Saints, Titans and the Bills. Drafted in 2003, Eric and B-Scott would spend 4 years together in Buffalo, which included Bryan winning the Walter Peyton Man of the Year Award in 2012. Today, Bryan is an entrepreneur, a musician/actor and continues to give back to others on a daily basis. Today on...

Todd Pletcher arrives at the 149th Kentucky Derby with another strong chance to win. The horse trainer and two-time Derby winner (Super Saver in 2010, Always Dreaming in ’17) has three contenders in the field this Saturday: Forte (3-1) , Tapit Trice (5-1) and Kingsbarns (12-1) Today on the show, Eric and Todd discuss the preparation before the most exciting two minutes in sports, how Todd got into...

Joe Pompliano is an entrepreneur and investor. He is one of the fastest-growing personalities in sports and has built a large audience on social platforms. Joe now spends the majority of his time identifying and supporting great founders through early-stage investment opportunities. Find Joe online @JoePompliano and visit joepompliano.com Today on the show, the guys discuss Joe's pivot from fi...

Golden Tate played 12 seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions and the New York Giants. Golden was a 2nd round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and would go on to become a Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion. Today on the show, the guys discuss Golden's success on and off the field, the importance of being intentional with your family and insight on his decison to retire. Other top...

From the earliest days of his childhood, Tony found ways to get into trouble and, by the time his age had reached double digits, he had moved on to robbery and other violent crimes. Tony found himself in and out of juvenile detention at the early age of eleven. The older he got, the more serious crimes he committed. His life was one of aggression and transgression. When Tony turned seventeen, he t...

Ryan Sherry is a professional Pickleball player and the co-founder of Legacy Pro Sports. Ryan’s current focus is assisting former professional athletes in filing claims for disability plans, supporting them throughout the process, and helping them maintain a quality of life as they transition from one chapter to the next. Legacy Pro Sports represents over 5,000 former players. This year they are o...

Cory Carlson is an executive coach, speaker, podcast host and author of two books, "Win at Home First" & "Rise And Go" . The entrepreneur, former executive, husband and father of three has been passionately helping business leaders win at work and at home. Cory does this through executive coaching, speaking and writing. You can obtain a free copy of Cory's book here: https://www.corymcarlson.c...

Dr. Troy Van Biezen is a chiropractor and performance coach for PGA Tour golfers across the world.  His knowledge and expertise for treating injuries and improving sports performance is known locally and nationwide. Athletes throughout North America have sought out Dr. Van Biezen’s expertise to help them recover from injury and improve their performance. Troy has worked with Scottie Sheffler,...

Ryan Leak is an executive coach, best-selling author and motivational speaker. He is the CEO of the Ryan Leak Group, LLC, a leadership development firm in Dallas, TX and has worked with teams all over the world from NBA teams to Fortune 500 companies. Today on the show, the guys discuss Ryan's book "Leveling Up" and also ask the question, "What does success look like to you?"  Other topics in...

Jason Tebeau is the President & CEO at Da Vinci Medical and the creator of the Superhuman Protocol. Jason helps people live in their most optimal physical state by optimizing three elements: Magnetism, oxygen and light. "Without magnetism, oxygen and light we cannot survive. With them we are “Superhuman.” Today on the show, Eric and Jason get into the details of this protocol, discuss the bene...

Jesse Winker is a professional baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers. The former Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariner Outfielder was voted an All Star in 2021 and has played in the MLB for over five years.  Jesse was born in Buffalo, NY and is a proud member of Bills Mafia. A theme of the show today. Other topics include: (2:00-3:40) - Eric's 1st pitch with Jesse at a game (3:40-5:45) - Je...

Dave Lapham is known as the most versatile offensive linemen in Cincinnati Bengals history. A player for Cincinnati from 1974-1983, Dave has since served as the Bengals radio color commentator for 30+ seasons and is still on the job. Today on the show, Eric and Dave discuss their journeys in the NFL, how they have both transitioned into broadcasting and they also preview a highly anticipated match...

Mike O'Connell is the Executive Pastor of Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike is  also a former football player, an entrepreneur, a public speaker and leadership coach impacting the lives of many across the globe everyday. Today on the show, Eric and Mike discuss what makes the best leaders, how to craft a vision and many lessons that you can apply to your life. Other topics include: (2:00-5...