Wellness Revolutionaries

In this episode of Wellness Revolutionaries, Blake interviews healer, friend, and ex-wife Cynthia Graham. Cynthia shares her multifaceted journey from actress to accountant to spin studio owner, and most recently, healer and messenger. Cynthia talks about her reluctance to use these gifts and why (with a little push from Michelle Obama) she finally decided to help clients reconnect with themselves.

In this episode of Wellness Revolutionaries, Blake interviews Doug Ayres, the visionary behind Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles, California. Doug shares his personal story and what inspired him to build a property that evokes both joy and inspiration in his many visitors. 

In this episode of Wellness Revolutionaries, Blake interviews the Co-Creator of the 1440 Foundation and Multiversity, Scott Kriens. Together with his wife Joanie, Scott has created a unique, nurturing space in Santa Cruz, California dedicated to reconnecting visitors with nature and themselves. Scott shares his personal exploration of what matters most in life—energy, presence, and truth—and how it’s led to his passion for whole person development.  

In this episode of Wellness Revolutionaries, Blake chats with HeartMath CEO, Deborah Rozman. Deborah discusses the science behind HeartMath and how it quantifies the good vibes we feel within ourselves and with others. She explains the concept of coherence, or harmony between the heart, brain, and body. In a state of coherence, individuals are not only more relaxed, but present, clear, and at the top of their game. 

In this episode of Wellness Revolutionaries, Blake sits down with Bill Stierle, a thought leader in the integration of Emotional Intelligence & Thinking Styles Technology. Together, they discuss the importance of harnessing your personal superpowers and outline how to become more cooperative and communicative in the workplace—and beyond. 

In this episode of Wellness Revolutionaries, Blake interviews award-winning intuitive healer Sudama Kennedy. Together, they discuss the impacts of trauma on the body’s physiology and the way in which energy and love can be used to heal. Blake also opens up about his own journey with energy healing, detailing how it now only remedied his persistent back pain, but brought him to where he is today.

In this episode of Wellness Revolutionaries, Blake interviews life stylist, wellness expert, and founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga and Yoga Shred, Sadie Nardini. Unapologetically herself, Sadie opens up about her past, the "Divine Feminine", and how she turned her inner knowledge into action to, ultimately, change her life. Topics: Introduction [00:01] Meet Sadie Nardini [05:55] Interview with Sadie Nardini [07:34] A revolutionary yogi [08:41] Turning knowledge into action [12:24] Sadie’s style of yoga [19:44] The “Divine Feminine” [22:39] Reframing the past [34:39] Enhancing the relationship with oneself [38:21] Right where she’s supposed to be [44:22] “Quit your bitchin’ and start a revolution” [00:47:05] Closing remarks [50:18] Credits 53:24]   Referenced Resources: BOLD Tour Yoga Shred The Fit & Fierce Club Guest Details: Sadie Nardini The Fit & Fierce Club Facebook (@SadieNardiniOfficial) Instagram (@sadienardiniofficial) The Fit & Fierce Club Subscribe to The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play. If you liked today’s episode, leave us a 5-star rating and review!

Listen as Blake interviews Peter Sterios, author, avid yogi, and Founder of Manduka, a company that has led the yoga accessories industry for over two decades. Peter details the story behind his very first yoga class, the evolution of the Manduka mat, and his approach to a yoga practice that unites both the physical and emotional dimensions of wellness. For full show notes and transcript, click here.  Subscribe to The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play. If you liked today’s episode, leave us a 5-star rating and review!

Listen as Blake interviews Seth Streeter, Co-founder and CEO of Mission Wealth, a successful wealth management firm based in Santa Barbara, California. Seth speaks differently than most financial advisors, encouraging his clients to think beyond the balance sheet and make financial decisions with their life purpose in mind. Together, they unwrap the shifting “American Dream,” the “Ten Dimensions of Wealth,” and what it means to truly find success. For full show notes and transcript, click here.  Topics: Introduction [00:47] Interview with Seth Streeter [06:58] The Ten Dimensions of Wealth [08:43] The shifting “American Dream” [11:42] Seth’s work and the 3.0 vision [15:04] “The Big Leap” [19:10] The Impact and Fun Dimensions of Wealth [28:32] Making the most of your 3.0 vision [32:45] A generational shift [41:18] The old way vs. the new way [47:59] Closing remarks [50:38] Credits [52:35]  Referenced Resources: Mission Wealth “I Am” The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D. Conscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Commitment by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D. and Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D. Learning to Love Yourself by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle THE LAB The Untethered Life: Wealth Redefined (TEDxSantaBarbara) Guest Details: Mission Wealth Instagram (@redefiningwealth) Subscribe to The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play. If you liked today’s episode, leave us a 5-star rating and review!

In this episode of Wellness Revolutionaries, Blake interviews lobbyist, President of the National Association for Health and Fitness, and founder of Hart to Heart Fitness, Diane Hart. Together, they discuss her lifetime of monumental work in public policy and her involvement with the PHIT Act, legislation pending in Congress which will allow Americans to use pre-tax dollars for physical activity expenses. For full show notes and transcript, click here.  Topics: Introduction [00:47] Meet Diane Hart  [04:43] Interview with Diane Hart [06:40] Life as a lobbyist [10:07] Motivation from loss [13:26] A Lifetime of work [13:49] The PHIT Act [24:39] An update on the PHIT Act [41:16] Closing Remarks [44:15] Credits [44:41] Referenced Resources: The Clean Indoor Air Act The PHIT Act The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Health National Fitness Hall of Fame National Association of Health and Fitness Rick Stollmeyer’s Op-ed Healthy People 2010 Sports Fitness Industry Association American College of Sports Medicine Hart to Heart Fitness™ Tobacco Coalition American Medical Association C-SPAN MINDBODY One Community MINDBODY BOLD Conference Guest Details: Hart to Heart Fitness™ Subscribe to The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast on iTunes and Google Play. If you liked today’s episode, leave us a 5-star rate and review!

Listen as Blake interviews meditation guru, author, and founder of Ziva Meditation, Emily Fletcher. Together, they dive deep into the physiological impacts of stress, the difference between mindfulness and meditation, and why effort—not thought—is the enemy of meditating. To Emily, meditation isn’t just another “hippy dippy thing,” but instead, the key to increased productivity, creativity, and compassion. For full show notes and transcript, click here.  Topics: Introduction [01:13] Interview with Emily Fletcher [05:08] Emily’s Approach to Meditation: Stress Less, Accomplish More [09:34]  Meditation and the Seven Dimensions of Wellness [27:30] Closing Remarks [47:31]  Credits [50:38] Referenced Resources: The Ziva technique Summit L.A. Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance Harvard neuroscientist Sarah Lazar Eckhart Tolle The Power of Now Wellness Revolutionaries: “Building a Healthier America with Nancy Roman” Brené Brown Screen Time  Guest Details: Ziva Meditation Stress Less, Accomplish More Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Subscribe to The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast on iTunes and Google Play. If you liked today’s episode, leave us a 5-star rate and review!

In this episode, host Blake Beltram interviews Nancy Roman, President and CEO of the Partnership for a healthier America. Together, they discuss Nancy’s lifetime of work in wellness, her connection to former First Lady Michelle Obama, and the cultural shift that needs to take place for both consumers and corporations, alike. For full show notes and transcript, click here.  Topics: Introduction [00:57] Interview with Nancy Roman [06:20] The wellness crisis in America [12:38]  The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) [17:05] A lifetime of work in wellness [25:16]  Scaling the PHA [31:40] The Haves and Have nots of wellness [37:59]  Workplace wellness [41:37] Personal journeys to health [45:48] A cultural revolution [49:54] Closing statements [56:21]  Referenced Resources Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Honest Tea “Appley Ever After” FNV Campaign The Dannon Company MINDBODY BOLD Conference Guest Details: Nancy Roman, President and CEO of PHA Subscribe to The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast on iTunes and Google Play. If you liked today’s episode, check us out on Apple Podcasts and leave us a 5-star review!

The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast interviews the inspiring men and women who are building a culture of wellness in America. In this inaugural episode, host Blake Beltram, who is a co-founder and evangelist at MINDBODY, interviews Alessandro Giannetti, a healer and the founder of Guided Light Healing. Beltram and Giannetti set the stage for this podcast series by explaining the seven dimensions of wellness, which include the physical, spiritual, occupational, environmental, emotional, intellectual, and social dimensions. For full show notes and transcript, click here.  Topics: Intro to The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast [00:55] Interview with Alessandro Giannetti [09:31] The Physical Dimension [13:49] The Spiritual Dimension [15:58] The Occupational Dimension [21:00] The Environmental Dimension [24:55]  The Emotional Dimension [28:13]  The Intellectual Dimension [36:22] The Social Dimension [38:28] Closing Statements [42:07] Credits [45:48] Referenced Resources An Inconvenient Truth An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell Stuart Smalley Guest Details: Guided Light Healing Instagram Subscribe to The Wellness Revolutionaries podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play. If you liked today’s episode, leave us a 5-star rating and review!