Welcome to Armor Up! This is a podcast dedicated to building a strong, resilient body from the inside out—physically, metabolically, and mentally. Hosted by certified personal trainer and wellness coach Lorayne Michaels, this show dives into functional medicine, functional nutrition, strength training, and sustainable lifestyle practices that support real health—not quick fixes. Through solo episodes and expert interviews, Armor Up breaks down complex topics like hormones, metabolism, inflam ...
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Rise, Lead, and Last ... Conversations at the Intersection of Faith, Business, and Life. "Welcome to the BUILD Podcast with Stephen Scoggins, where faith, business, and personal mastery collide to help you rise, lead, and last. From homelessness to building multiple 9-figure businesses, Stephen Scoggins has lived the highs and lows of leadership, and now he's on a mission to help you build what truly lasts. Each week, Stephen sits down with world-class entrepreneurs, authors, and change-make ...
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“Bear in Mind” is a regular podcast produced by the University of Northern Colorado offering insights on issues of local or national importance featuring UNC faculty, staff and alumni voices.
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Why Lifting Is Non‑Negotiable For Perimenopause And Menopause
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20:13Feeling unlike yourself as hormones change? Let’s get specific about what actually helps. We explore how strength training becomes a steady anchor during perimenopause and menopause—lifting mood, protecting metabolism, improving sleep, and restoring confidence—without relying on endless HIIT or willpower alone. We start with the chemistry behind mo…
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Health Hacks from an Elite Entrepreneur and Celebrity | Lorayne Michaels
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59:28In this episode, fitness coach and women's health specialist Lorayne Michaels breaks down the REAL reasons women struggle with anxiety, burnout, hormone imbalance, and chronic dysregulation—plus how somatic healing and nervous system work can finally set the body free. As she sits down with your host, Stephen Scoggins, they dive deep into a convers…
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Today, we bring you the best of our 2025! From redefining personal branding as the digitization of reputation to exploring women's health, emotional intelligence, and the emerging role of AI in content discovery, this compilation bridges the gap between inner strength and outward success. Happy holidays everyone!…
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You’ve got goals bigger than a quick fix, and we’ve got a roadmap that respects your body and your time. Armor Up is our fresh chapter dedicated to women who want real strength, steady energy, and health that lasts—without crash diets or punishing plans. We’re taking the best of our candid style and pairing it with science you can actually use, so …
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Your Marketing Does Not Have to Suck, Here is How to Fix It | Lee Pepper
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1:07:16What metrics actually matter in marketing—and which ones are misleading in an AI-driven world? In this episode, we dive deep into what actually drives business growth—and what metrics, mindsets, and marketing strategies founders need to let go of as the landscape rapidly evolves. From measuring marketing performance correctly, to resisting FOMO-dri…
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My Spine Said “No Running” And My Brain Said “Watch Me”
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34:27What do you do when the experts say your best days are over? Our guest, Ian, heard that he would walk with devices and never run again after a rare neurosarcoidosis diagnosis led to a risky spinal biopsy and paralysis from the chest down. He chose a different path. That quiet inner line—watch me—sparked a long, unglamorous climb through therapy, se…
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From Just Getting by to Peak Health Performance | Sara Estes
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56:33Today's episode of Build is deeply personal. Your host, Stephen Scoggins sits down with entrepreneur and wellness advocate Sara Estes, founder of Sarenova, a women-focused nutraceutical company born from Sara's fertility journey. She shares stories of her multiple miscarriages, chronic health struggles, and the discoveries that helped her finally h…
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How A Mobile Training Trailer Makes Health Accessible For Women And Kids
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13:14Imagine a fully equipped gym rolling up to your driveway, your school, or your neighborhood greenway—no memberships, no commute, no intimidation. That’s the heart of our latest project: a mobile training trailer designed to make fitness accessible for women, kids, and communities that don’t have easy access to safe, supportive spaces to work out. W…
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Purpose. Faith. Gratitude. Abundance. The Best of the Past Weeks
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13:13Happy Thanksgiving! Here at Build, we stitched together the best clips of the past weeks, as we dive deep into authenticity, vulnerability, spiritual alignment, healing, purpose, and the divine timing that shapes our lives. From the unexpected birth of a life-changing song, to understanding how pain becomes a pathway to purpose, to learning how pre…
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What Wholeness Is and Why It Matters | Kelly Chase
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1:07:06In this transformative and heart-expanding episode, we sit down with Kelly Chase—coach, creator, speaker, and well-known cast member from Love Is Blind—for a deeply honest conversation about awakening, self-worth, healing, and the inner work required to build the life (and love) you desire. This episode is a masterclass in personal development, div…
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How to Become Abundant in All You Do and Receive More Than You Expect | Cathy Heller
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56:41In this powerful and soul-stirring conversation, Stephen sits down with Cathy Heller — bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and podcast host — to explore how stillness, surrender, and divine alignment create true abundance. From King David to Matthew McConaughey, from money wounds to divine timing, this conversation is about surrender, stillness,…
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Your Affliction Has Purpose. Here is How to Use It | Chris Hendricks
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1:30:54In this deep and authentic episode of BUILD, Stephen Scoggins sits down with singer-songwriter and speaker Chris Hendricks for an unforgettable conversation on faith, purpose, vulnerability, and the power of community through music. Chris opens up about living with cerebral palsy, rediscovering his calling, and building a music movement centered ar…
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We unpack why progress can stall for women over 35 even with consistent training, and how smart metrics reveal what the mirror misses. We share the five biggest mistakes, real numbers from our own scans, and the exact fixes that restore muscle, reduce fat, and calm stress. • who this is for and why the scale misleads • lessons from competing and un…
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Why So Many Entrepreneurs Have Made Money But Lost Meaning | Ken Joslin
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1:24:22In this powerful interview, entrepreneur and pastor Ken Joslin shares how God transformed his life—from multimillion-dollar success to complete surrender—and how that journey became the foundation for the global CREATE Conference, a movement empowering faith-driven entrepreneurs to lead with purpose, health, and vision. Ken reveals the truth about …
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Escaping the Transactional Trap to Build Impact-Driven Success with Master Coach Angie Wisdom
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33:35Feeling accomplished but oddly empty? We sat down with master certified coach, author, and Fortune 500 speaker Angie Wisdom to unpack why high achievers slip into a transactional loop—and how to rebuild success around alignment, self-trust, and impact. Angie shares how her pivot from finance to coaching revealed a simple truth: when values vanish f…
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We examine the claims of cycle syncing and compare them to current research, then share a simple way to train and eat based on symptoms rather than a rigid calendar. Evidence, nuance, and practical tactics help you stay consistent without obsessing over phases. • social media claims about cycle-synced training • evidence from 2020 and 2023 reviews …
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Where Emotional Intelligence meets Artificial Intelligence | Penny Zenker
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53:53In this insightful episode of Build, your host, Stephen Scoggins sits down with high-performance strategist and author Penny Zenker to unpack what it truly means to lead, live, and grow in a world of rapid change and digital transformation. From navigating resistance and burnout to integrating AI ethically and effectively, Penny shares her powerful…
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Building Wealth: The Empire Engine Approach with Melissa Manning
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37:48Money shouldn’t sit in a penalty box while you wait for “someday.” We sit down with wealth strategy coach Melissa Manning to flip the script on traditional accumulation and walk through a clear path to building real cash flow, using smart leverage, and crafting a plan that actually fits your life. From mindset hurdles and number anxiety to selectin…
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Here is How to Align to Your True Path to Success with Brian Covey
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59:41Welcome to another episode of Build! In today's episode, host Stephen sits down—live and in-person in Nashville—with returning guest and leadership coach Brian Covey. This episode is a powerful, tactical, and deeply personal conversation about redefining success, leadership, family, and health. Stephen and Brian explore what it means to lead from e…
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Fail, Flail, Faith: Turns Out God Recycles Bad Decisions
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10:49What if the chapter you’re most afraid to share holds the key to your calling? We go straight at the hard stuff—shame, regret, betrayal, addiction, and the moments that feel beyond repair—and show how grace doesn’t erase the past, it redeems it. Through personal stories of infidelity, abusive relationships, and seasons of numbing, we trace the surp…
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Unsure of Your Purpose? Start Here | Darryll Stinson
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1:01:05In one of the rawest conversations on the Build, host Stephen Scoggins sits down with the powerhouse communicator and healing leader Darryll Stinson. From battling rejection and identity confusion to becoming a sought-after speaker and founder of Seeding Greatness, Darryll takes us on an emotional and deeply spiritual journey. This episode is an in…
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Uncover, Uproot, Unleash! Amanda Soukoulis U3 approach
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27:27Tired of feeling “fine” when you know you’re capable of excellent? We welcome back functional medicine practitioner Amanda Soukoulis to chart a precise route from survival mode to a 10/10 life—using real data, smart structure, and targeted tools that actually move the needle. Together, we break down her Uncover–Uproot–Unleash framework and show how…
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What You Need to Know Now About Presence & AI | Casanova Brooks
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1:07:42In this mind-expanding episode, entrepreneur and AI systems builder Casanova Brooks joins us for a powerful and honest conversation about what's really happening behind the scenes in tech, AI, and society at large. From building a $200M real estate business to creating automated AI workflows that run entire content systems, Casanova breaks down how…
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Muscle Myths Debunked: The Truth About Fat Loss
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19:55The ultimate showdown between cardio and weightlifting finally explained! After a recent podcast appearance with Angie Wisdom sparked numerous questions, I dive deep into what truly works for women's fitness, especially as we age. Let's start by shattering some persistent myths. Despite what you may have heard, muscle doesn't "weigh more" than fat—…
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September 10, 2025 marks another tragic day in our collective memory with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a man remembered for speaking biblical truth with love and respect. This deeply personal reflection explores the weight of grief following this senseless act of violence, alongside other recent tragedies including Iryna Zarutska's murder in …
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Recovery isn't just a journey—it's a revolution of the heart, mind, and spirit. Having witnessed addiction devastate relationships and create cycles of pain, I've also seen the breathtaking transformation that occurs when people embrace the difficult but rewarding path to healing. The science of addiction reveals how our brains become hijacked thro…
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Success Secrets From a Secret Agent with Rebecca Fitzsimmons
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49:28Most of us grew up watching NCIS on TV and thought "it would just be so cool to be like these guys!" To be in the thick of things and solve puzzles and be in the service of the American people. The life must be so exciting. But today's guest found herself being called away from that life, to serve in a different capacity and to find success there. …
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What's the point of success if you're not healthy enough to enjoy it? This question frames our urgent conversation about the dangerous trade-off many high achievers make without even realizing it. Today I share the shocking story of entrepreneur Chris Harder, who suffered a stroke despite outward success, highlighting the physical price we pay when…
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In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Stephen interviews Brandy Vega, founder and CEO of Promise 2 Live. Together, they dive into the critical issue of mental health—unfiltered, unscripted, and honest. Brandy recounts her own suicide attempt at age 12 and how surviving that moment led to a life filled with purpose: from military service a…
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Betting on Yourself Will Change Everything You Thought Was Possible
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27:38Ever felt that gentle whisper urging you toward something greater? That persistent feeling you're meant for more? What if those aren't random thoughts but divine signals guiding you toward your purpose? Fresh from Lindsay Marie's Powerhouse Women's event in Scottsdale, I'm sharing the profound difference between my experiences attending the same co…
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Conquer Your Adversity And Build a Life Worth Living
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51:03Setema Gali is on Build today with Stephen Scoggins! Setema is a Super Bowl Champ! A big man with a big heart and a huge dream to help transform people to break past their limitations. He is an entrepreneur, author, a speaker, and a coach! In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Setema unpack the real journey behind all the accolades. But the…
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How to Avoid Leadership Failure While Scaling
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56:32"Align your values with the life that you want and what you do on a day-to-day basis." – Ryan Hanley In this deeply personal episode of Build, Stephen welcomes Ryan Hanley. Ryan is a TEDx speaker and thought leader. The episode dives headfirst into the challenges and breakthroughs of what it really takes to lead authentically, and the pitfalls of c…
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Refined by Fire: How Setbacks Become Your Greatest Opportunity
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29:57When life knocks us down, we face a pivotal choice – will we stay stuck in our pain, or use it as fuel to propel us forward? This raw and vulnerable conversation explores how our response to adversity shapes not just our recovery but our entire future. Drawing from personal experiences with divorce and unexpected job loss, I share the moment I rece…
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Healing the Gut: A Journey to Radiant Health
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40:14Your body is constantly communicating with you—but are you listening to what it's trying to tell you? When persistent bloating, constipation, brain fog, or unexplained fatigue disrupts your life, conventional medicine often offers little more than "it's normal" or "it's just stress." As registered dietitian and doctor of physical therapy Dr. Kate r…
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The Personal Branding AI Blueprint No One's Talking About
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29:22Personal branding is a hot topic these days, but the real question is: how do you make a real impact? How do you stand out? Stephen Scoggins chats with Joseph Shalaby for a very interesting conversation about personal branding, AI, social media engagements, and making a mark. Joe is the founder of E Mortgage Capital, one of the largest independent …
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You Can Achieve Limitless Success - Here's How
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53:12"This is my situation, I need to accept it, but I don't need to wallow in it. I love myself enough to move forward." – Ian Bowen Hey everyone, welcome back to another awesome episode of Build with your host, Stephen Scoggins. Today, we've got a special guest - Ian Bowen. Ian is a coach and an entrepreneur, and he's got an incredible story to share …
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Why Your Unfinished Journey Still Deserves a Seat at the Table
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15:18Ever found yourself hesitating to step into an opportunity because you don't feel "ready enough" or "successful enough"? That's exactly the journey we're exploring today. Change is not just inevitable—it's essential to our purpose. Whether through spiritual sanctification or personal development, staying stagnant is never the path forward. Yet so m…
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Put This One "Drive" in Place And Conquer Anything in Your Path
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59:54What's the difference between a poor man and a rich man? The answer is not what you think. Welcome back to Build! We're here to bring you someone amazing, inspiring, and world-class. Today, we've got Stephen interviewing Coach Michael Burt. Coach Burt is the mastermind behind The Greatness Factory and the creator of "Prey Drive." He's passionate ab…
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Healing begins when we stop categorizing others as "the ones who need help" and turn the mirror on ourselves. For years, I believed Celebrate Recovery was just for addicts—until I found myself sitting in meetings meant to ensure my then-husband was attending. What I discovered changed everything. Celebrate Recovery isn't what you think. This Christ…
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Are The Hardest Person You'll Ever Lead? (Watch this and learn the secret ft. Ryan Leak)
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1:05:16I've got a story in my head about you — can you help me figure out if it's true? Sometimes the hardest conversations lead to the biggest breakthroughs. Hey everyone, and welcome back to the podcast! Today, we've got the amazing Ryan Leak joining us. Ryan is a highly sought-after speaker, executive coach, and author of books that offer a transformat…
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Rewiring Your Subconscious Mind: Journey to Authentic Living
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19:11Ever catch yourself doing exactly what you promised you'd stop? Maybe it's falling off track with fitness goals, abandoning your spiritual disciplines, or self-sabotaging right before a breakthrough. The culprit isn't weak willpower – it's your subconscious mind running programs you never consciously chose. Your subconscious beliefs formed long ago…
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How to Become Wealthy & Well-known The Easy Way
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53:11There are zero examples of people who got rich from multiple streams of income. And there are zero examples of people who got famous for multiple things. The way you get wealthy and well-known is you have one amazing stream of income, and you become well-known on one single topic. -Rory Vaden Curious about how the wealthy become wealthy and how fam…
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The Most Dangerous Lie Entrepreneurs Tell Themselves w/George Bryant
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1:03:32What if the success you're chasing isn't what actually fulfills you? In this episode of BUILD with Stephen Scoggins, entrepreneur and Marine veteran George Bryant breaks down what it really takes to build a business that doesn't just scale but sustains your soul. This isn't your typical business strategy conversation. No funnel hacks. No marketing …
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The 3 Non-Negotiables That Changed My Entire Life | JM Ryerson
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48:32What if the secret to building a thriving business wasn't more hustle, but alignment? In this episode of BUILD, Stephen Scoggins sits down with JM Ryerson, entrepreneur, bestselling author of Let's Go Win, and peak performance coach, for a raw, powerful conversation about building a meaningful life from the inside out. JM shares how he sold 3 compa…
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You're Not Lazy. Your Body Is SHUTTING DOWN | Dr. Amy Shah
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29:37Why are you so tired all the time even when you think you're doing everything right? Dr. Amy Shah, bestselling author of I'm So Effing Tired, joins Stephen Scoggins on BUILD to break down the real root causes of modern fatigue, burnout, and hormonal imbalance—especially for high-achievers and women. In this powerful episode, Amy reveals how our bra…
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Finding Hope When Traditional Medicine Falls Short
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23:04Curious about what functional medicine actually means and how it differs from conventional approaches? Nurse Practitioner Joanie Jackson pulls back the curtain on this growing field that's changing how we think about healing chronic conditions and even cancer. When your car's check engine light comes on, you don't just cover it with tape—you find w…
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The Truth About Vitamin and Peptide IV Therapy
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20:52Forget everything you thought you knew about nutrient absorption. While your expensive supplements might be turning into costly urine with only 20-50% absorption, IV therapy delivers nutrients directly to your bloodstream with 100% bioavailability. As a healthcare professional with over two decades of experience, I've witnessed the transformative p…
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How to Build a Billion-Dollar Business (Without Losing Yourself in the Process)
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1:01:16In this brutally honest conversation, serial entrepreneurs Mike & Kass Lazerow join Stephen Scoggins to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and survive business, emotionally, mentally, and financially. From selling Golf.com and Buddy Media for millions to raising $100M+ in venture capital and still fearing failure, Mike and Kass reveal…
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