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A Note from James:Today, we have a remarkable guest, John Mackey, the founder of Whole Foods. Whole Foods is my go-to place for groceries, whether I'm shopping in-store or ordering via Instacart. John's story is fascinating. He started as a young, hippie-ish guy living in a commune and working in a food co-op. One day, he thought, "Hey, I could do this," and opened his first store, Saferway, humorously named to poke fun at Safeway. Over time, this venture grew into the massive empire we now know as Whole Foods, which was eventually acquired by Amazon.John's journey is detailed in his new book, which captures the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. Despite his seemingly hippie background, John evolved into an ardent capitalist, recognizing that innovation thrives on the competition capitalism inspires. In our conversation, we delve into how he evolved over the decades and the invaluable advice he shared with me.So, here's John Mackey with the whole story: adventures in love, life, and capitalism.Episode Description:In this episode, James Altucher welcomes John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods Market. John shares his inspiring journey from a young man living in a commune to building one of the most successful grocery chains in the world. This conversation offers a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, competition, and personal growth. John reveals his transition from a "hippie-ish" background to embracing capitalism, discussing how competition fuels innovation. Listeners will gain insights into John's entrepreneurial spirit, his experiences with Whole Foods' expansion, and the personal challenges he faced along the way. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in business, personal development, and the philosophy of conscious capitalism.What You'll Learn:The Origin Story: How John Mackey's journey from a commune and food co-op led to the creation of Whole Foods.Entrepreneurial Insights: The transition from hippie to capitalist and how competition drives innovation.Cultural Integrity: The importance of maintaining a healthy company culture during rapid growth.Resilience in Business: How setbacks and failures can be opportunities for learning and growth.Future of Retail: John's thoughts on the future of retail and holistic health with his new venture, Love Life.Chapters:00:01:30 - Introduction to John Mackey00:03:07 - Whole Foods Market headquarters and remote work trends00:04:22 - John Mackey's departure from Amazon and thoughts on company culture00:06:32 - Love Life: John's new venture and its holistic approach00:10:04 - Rebuilding after setbacks: The flood and the importance of resilience00:13:32 - The importance of culture in business growth and sustainability00:19:41 - Analogies between company culture and personal culture00:27:15 - Challenges and lessons from early partnership conflicts00:30:38 - The impact of personal relationships on business00:41:52 - Expansion instincts and entrepreneurial foresight00:46:53 - Current economic perspectives and the future of capitalism00:51:23 - Optimism, creativity, and the role of innovation00:58:22 - Recommended reads for understanding progress and optimism01:08:41 - Managing fear and focusing on personal contributions01:09:31 - Conclusion and John's new venture, Love LifeAdditional Resources:The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism by John MackeyEnlightenment Now by Steven PinkerSuperabundance by Marian TupyCapitalist Manifesto by Johan NorbergThe Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
Susan Filice, Life Enrichment Director at Stoneridge Creek Retirement, and Shirley Kaminsky, a resident at Stoneridge Creek, discuss opportunities for enrichment and connection at the progressive senior living community. They also share their work volunteering for Connected Horse—a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with dementia and their care partners through equine-assisted programs. About Susan As an accomplished event designer, producer, and healthcare administrator, Susan Filice bring a diverse range of skills and experiences to her professional journey. With a passion for creating unforgettable experiences and enriching the lives of others, she has dedicated her career to fostering joy, wellness, and community engagement. During Susan's tenure as the Director of Medical Staff at a community hospital, she not only effectively managed the department but also spearheaded transformative initiatives. Recognizing the importance of ongoing medical education, she revitalized the Continuing Medical Education (CME) program, introducing innovative approaches and regional symposiums that garnered acclaim from the California Medical Association (CMA). Transitioning to the role of Director of Life Enrichment at a prestigious senior living community, Susan embraced the opportunity to further impact lives on a broader scale. With close to 800 residents under her care, she orchestrates a dynamic array of activities and events tailored to enhance their quality of life. From cultural outings and educational seminars to engaging social gatherings, she strives to create meaningful experiences that inspire connection and fulfillment. About Shirley Shirley Kaminsky, a registered nurse has had a rich and varied nursing career over more than 4 decades made significant contributions to nursing and to people across the nation. She worked in nursing leadership roles in California. She had a clinical biofeedback practice for 12 years, before starting a Holistic Health Center in the East Bay area. Shirley was appointed to the AFSP National Leadership Council in 2008. She was elected to the National Board in 2014, and chaired the National Loss & Healing Council. She received the 2013 AFSP National Leadership Award for "her tireless efforts to serve survivors of suicide loss and support of AFSP's mission of suicide prevention." Since her recent move to the Stoneridge Creek Senior Living Community, Shirley has become involved in many activities in the community as well as joining committees that are integral to the success of the community. Being a part of Connected Horse as a volunteer and now Co Chair of the annual fundraising event, has brought her back to her love of horses, nature and being of service to the population she is now a part of as an elder. Shirley is also a musician, loves the outdoors, is a former water skier, scuba diver, cyclist and of course an equestrian. Key Takeaways Stoneridge Creek has a resident advisory committee that provides feedback and ideas on creating opportunities personalized and meaningful experiences for residents. Stoneridge Creek's 2023 “Healthier Me” program included fitness classes, like Steady, focused on balance and stability, and encouraged residents to engage in creative pursuits like watercolor painting. This year, the theme is "Explore in 2024," encouraging residents to explore new things and learn more about each other. Connected Horse gives volunteers the chance to reconnect with horses, put skills to work, stay physically and mentally active, feel valued and have a sense of purpose. Susan and Shirley are co-chairs of Connected Horse 2nd annual "Love Lassos with Love", to be held at Five Star Equestrian Center in Pleasanton on September 7th, 2024. Kansas Carradine, an expert equestrian, will be performing and there will be dinner and a silent and live auction and silent auction.
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In this episode we chat with Kimberly Gorman to discuss her service on the Board of Directors of Bucks County Sports Association, the youth sports organization created from ReOpen Bucks to provide kids with a completely mask-free sports environment. Along the way, we also discuss Kim's leadership of the group Kids 1st Neshaminy Schools, and the family-owned small business she shares with her husband, Gorman Chiropractic & Holistic Health Center.www.buckscountysportsassociation.comGorman Chiropractic & Holistic Health Center: https://www.facebook.com/GormanHolisticHealthKids 1st Neshaminy Schools: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298265281201803
THE TERRAN LAMP SHOW! Season 5, Episode 10
On this week's episode, Scott Sommer, LAc discusses how we can tap into and recharge our electric body, mitochondria and DNA with simple and effective foundational tools. Here are some of the topics we discuss on the show: 1. what is the body's electrical system and how does it function? 2. How does this electrical system or body battery relate to the the practice of ancient medicine? 3. When the body is in a chronic disease state, how does the function of this electrical system change? 4. How are the mitochondria and the DNA affected by this battery operated system? 5. So, once we know that we have an electrical system coursing through our body how can we access this system not only for more energy but more specifically to recharge it? 6. What foundational tools can we use to realign the body's electrical system? 7. What tips can you give to help listeners overcome stress and anxiety? 8. Why do you think so many people are turning to alternative medicine because their health care providers are missing or misdiagnosing chronic disease such as thyroid dysfunction? To learn more about Scott Sommer's Holistic Health Center and to schedule an appointment visit: https://www.sommersholistichealth.com/ Follow Scott on social media: https://www.facebook.com/scottsommers/, https://www.instagram.com/sommers_holistic_health/
Did you know that the tongue is the only muscle in the body that we can see? Well, without hurting ourselves.And it turns out there's a lot more to this fascinating muscle than you may have thought!Listen in as I interview Scott Sommer, of Sommer's Holistic Health Center in Rocklin California.Scott's interest in health goes back to when he was cured of epilepsy at the age of 15 through natural methods.This was a great conversation, and Scott is a fascinating guy. He has a degree in chemistry, as well as nutrition, and he also has a Masters degree in Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego Ca, and is also a Master Herbalist. See the show notes, links, and graphics for this and all other episodes at:https://blog.dirobi.com
We were so excited to Zoom interview with Carey Davidson, Founder & CEO of Tournesol a Holistic Health Center in NYC, as well as Author of the new book "The Five Archetypes" and an Ayurvedia Nutritionist and Reiki Master. We talked to Carey about the events that led her down the holistic healing path and her method of helping her clients in mind, body and spirit. We also talked about her new book and how identifying each Archetype is important in helping you transform your relationships, career path and attaining overall harmony and balance. For more on Carey go to: https://www.tournesolwellness.com/
Timestamps can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/cometalkhealth/posts/10158203814543809 Aside from the two blocks of time when I abused drugs and alcohol, I have always considered myself to be a "health conscious" person. Even when I was at the peak of my alcoholism, I still enjoyed a "strong constitution." I would only get sick (not counting "praying to the porcelin goddess") when I had been binge drinking during the cold and flu season. I had my last alcohol in 2013. I changed from a heath conscious person, to being a health professional in 2004. I started as the office manager, IT department of one, supplement buyer and retail sales in the Holistic Health Center in Medway, Massachusetts owned by the Naturopath Albert "Skip" Snow. After about 3 years I started doing my own consultations as a Naturopath, and I continued until I closed my practice in 2012 and moved to the mountains north of Asheville, North Carolina to write "the book." My original intention was to write a comprehensive tome of 300 or 400 pages about what I had learned about reversing disease and maintaining health. After about 2 years I started from scratch and wrote a 30 page "big picture" book on health titled "The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt: A Journey from Fear to Trust," which I self-published as an ebook in 2015. Music courtesy of Alison David https://www.alisondavid.com/
Alexandra Hope Flood is a second-generation intuitive consultant and medium who works with hundreds of clients both nationally and internationally, connecting with their individual divine guidance for the purpose of clarity and healing. She was the Intuitive Life Coach at All That Matters Yoga and Holistic Health Center in South Kingstown, Rhode Island for five years and continues to teach and present workshops there. She has been vetted by Former Private Investigator’s Bob Olsen’s #1 ranked Best Psychic Directory.com. She is also a writer with over 25 years of professional experience, including as a staff writer at MTV.com and contributing to the blog TinyBudda.com. She lives in Jamestown, RI with her husband and two children. For more information please visit www.alexandrahopeflood.com. Sign up for our weekly light letter: www.belightblog.com Support our work: www.patreon.com/belight
This episode is a little different. We sat and had our intuitive readings done with Alexandra Hope Flood. It is a bonus episode, and next week we will dive into intuition and how to tap into your intuition with her in more depth. Alexandra Hope Flood is a second-generation intuitive consultant and medium who works with hundreds of clients both nationally and internationally, connecting with their individual divine guidance for the purpose of clarity and healing. She was the Intuitive Life Coach at All That Matters Yoga and Holistic Health Center in South Kingstown, Rhode Island for five years and continues to teach and present workshops there. She has been vetted by Former Private Investigator’s Bob Olsen’s #1 ranked Best Psychic Directory.com. She is also a writer with over 25 years of professional experience, including as a staff writer at MTV.com and contributing to the blog TinyBudda.com. She lives in Jamestown, RI with her husband and two children. For more information please visit www.alexandrahopeflood.com. Sign up for our weekly light Letter: www.belightblog.com Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/belight
As the world faces unprecedented challenges like global warming, what role are media and journalism playing? Kenn Burrows and Amber Yang say that social media and conventional journalism foster a sense of isolation and powerlessness that undermines peoples' ability to take action. But they suggest an innovative new approach to journalism -- "constructive journalism" -- can be a valuable tool for reviving community and cooperation. Notes: Kenn Burrows is founder and director of the Holistic Health Center at San Francisco State University. Amber Yang is a SFSU graduate in psychology, and a frequent contributor to Project Censored. Music-break information: 1) "Blasting Cap" by Preston Reed 2) "Let's Work Together" by Canned Heat 3) "Room to Move" by John Mayall
Nicole started her coaching career as an employee trainer in a large organization and quickly learned that people wanted to learn more than the tasks on a job description. As a result, her passion for “developing,” people (personally and professionally); developing new positions within organizations; developing new procedures/systems to streamline outdated practices; developing new programs to enhance work/life experiences, etc…but most importantly developing new mindsets! Nicole and husband, Stacy, operate a Holistic Health Center in Florida called Thriveology, where they help people restore health naturally - body AND mind…so while Dr. Stacy is more of the “body” guy, Nicole is proud to be the architect and co-author of SELF ReClaimed™, a Self-Empowerment toolkit that helps people transform their limiting beliefs into limit-less beliefs. Most recently, Nicole launched Holistic Health Link, www.holistichealthlink.com, an optimized online directory where holistic health practitioners can GET LISTED and GET LINKED! I am also the Admissions Director for Guardian Ecclesiastical Medical Association (GEMA), a 501(c)(3) offering ecclesiastical licenses and registration to holistic health practitioners, to keep their services safe and legal: www.gemassociation.org. Nicole Kimmel holds a PhD in Lifestyle Health Coaching and graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a B.S degree in Communication Management. Through her Master's studies in Organizational Behavior at UTD (University of Texas, Dallas), she received an ICF (International Coaching Federation) Executive Business Coaching License.
Join as Dr. Meagan Purdy shares her journey to become a Naturopathic Doctor and now founder of Holistic Health Center of Dallas. She shares her passion for personalized botanical medicine through teas and tinctures.
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This now ancient but powerful quote from Hippocrates couldn’t ring more true than with our next guest, Rosanne Calabrese, A.P. After battling chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, digestive issues and chronic headaches over 20 years ago with no resolution, Rosanne took matters into her own hands and learned how to use nutrition, herbs and homeopathy to heal her body and achieve optimal wellness. Inspired by the healing properties of food and herbs, Rosanne returned to school to study acupuncture and traditional Chinese Medicine and eventually opened her practice, Partners in Healing, a true Holistic Health Center that dedicates itself to the reversal of the disease process and the prevention of illness, relief from pain and a host of other maladies. Rosanne’s story will empower you to take back control of your health and underscores the impressive capacity our bodies have to heal themselves naturally.For behind the scenes photos, show notes and more visit www.plantedinmiami.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @plantedinmiami. Thanks for listening!