Today, I’m joined by Paris Wallace, founder & president of the National Cycling League (NCL), a co-ed professional league revolutionizing cycling’s US presence. Under Wallace's leadership, the NCL is leveraging technology, diversity, and community to cultivate a fandom of the future. This year, it kicked off its inaugural season with noteworthy backing from NBA player Kevin Durant, NFL player Jalen Ramsey, and DraftKings CEO Jason Robins, among others. In this episode, we discuss the NCL's g...
Sep 26, 2023•38 min
Today I’m joined by Shizu Okusa, founder and CEO of Apothékary, a supplements company rooted in East-meets-West wisdom. After exiting her first business in 2019, Shizu set out to disrupt synthetic supplements by launching a platform that makes plant-medicine fun and accessible. Combining ancient ritual and modern science, Apothékary’s adaptogenic blends trade chemical ingredients for clean herbal alternatives. In this episode, we discuss Apothékary’s East-meets-West ethos. Plus, we talk about bo...
Sep 19, 2023•42 min
Today, I’m joined by Joe Wicks, founder of The Body Coach, a global fitness media brand consisting of online classes, nutrition books, and a healthy living app. A UK-based trainer and nutrition expert, Joe Wicks gained international acclaim for his approachable views on fitness and easy-to-follow programs. During the pandemic, Joe’s live streamed YouTube workouts attracted audiences of 955K+, earning him a Guinness World Record and the honor of being knighted for his help keeping the UK healthy....
Sep 12, 2023•46 min
Today, I’m joined by Dylan Beynon, founder & CEO of Mindbloom, a psychedelics-assisted therapy platform. After discovering the transformative potential of psychedelics, Dylan Beynon founded Mindbloom to empower individuals to improve their mental and emotional well-being through guided psychedelic experiences, meditation, and coaching. Facilitated by trained guides, the telemedicine platform employs clinician-prescribed ketamine therapy to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD....
Sep 05, 2023•44 min
Today, I’m joined by Sam Polk, co-founder & CEO of Everytable, a food company making nutritious, made-from-scratch meals available at fast-food prices. Sam Polk, a former Wall Street trader turned social entrepreneur, founded Everytable with the aim to address food inequality by providing affordable, convenient healthy meals to underserved communities. Upending the traditional restaurant model, the company uses centralized, chef-led kitchens to supply grab-and-go storefronts, commercial Smar...
Aug 29, 2023•42 min
Today, I’m joined by John Mastrototaro, CEO of Movano Health, creators of the Evie Ring, a medical-grade health wearable for women. With over 30 years of experience in the medical device field, John has spearheaded the development of the Evie Ring, a finger-worn wearable empowering women to monitor and improve their well-being with real-time insights and preventive health recommendations. In this episode, we discuss the future of noninvasive health monitoring and the shift from wellness wearable...
Aug 22, 2023•38 min
Today, I’m joined by Gabi Lewis, co-founder & co-CEO of Magic Spoon, creator of better-for-you versions of childhood-favorite breakfast cereals. Co-founding Magic Spoon, Gabi sought to redefine breakfast by combining his passion for nutritious innovation and delicious flavors, paving the way for a cereal renaissance that aligns with modern dietary preferences. With high-protein, low-carb, and keto-friendly offerings, the disruptive brand offers a healthier alternative to traditional cereals....
Aug 15, 2023•43 min
Today, I’m joined by Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, CEO of EGYM, a provider of smart workout solutions and equipment for health and fitness facilities. After initially focusing on connected gym equipment, Munich-based EGYM has emerged as a leading fitness technology company delivering equipment, software, and programming to health clubs operators and employers worldwide. Through cutting-edge technology, data-driven fitness experiences, and principles of movement as medicine, Philipp’s goal is to he...
Aug 08, 2023•50 min
Today, I’m joined by Kyriakos Eleftheriou, co-founder & CEO of Terra, an API unifying health and fitness data from apps and wearables. After developing an obsession with wearables and health data to improve his performance in the armed forces, Kyriakos realized there wasn’t a solution to connect all his metrics in one place. Incubating the concept through Y Combinator and raising fresh funding, Terra’s software now enables interoperability for numerous top brands. In this episode, we discuss...
Aug 01, 2023•47 min
Today, I’m joined by Nick Allen, co-founder & CEO of Sunnyside, a mindful drinking app. Solving his own problem, Nick created the Sunnyside platform and SMS service to achieve a healthier relationship with alcohol. For users trying to get sober, drink less, or be more aware of their intake, Sunnyside acts as a digital accountability partner to improve people’s attitude toward drinking. In this episode, we discuss the rise of mindful drinking and how using technology can help users form healt...
Jul 25, 2023•41 min
Today, I’m joined by Kiva Dickinson, founder & managing partner of Selva Ventures, a VC firm dedicated to CPG brands in health, wellness, and self-care. Backing brands like MUD\WTR, Mid-Day Squares, Kinship, Native Pet, and more, Selva Ventures invests in concepts that make their consumers' lives better. After closing $34M for its second fund, Kiva and team continue to seek out brands with better ingredients, better function, and greater connection to the consumer. In this episode, we discus...
Jul 18, 2023•52 min
Today, I’m joined by Phil Wagner, founder & CEO of Sparta Science, a movement health intelligence platform for organizations. Sparta Science specializes in using data and analytics to optimize human performance and reduce the risk of injuries in athletes, the military, and healthcare. Using his experience as a physician and strength coach, Dr. Phil Wagner and team are revolutionizing training and injury prevention with help from physical biomarkers and artificial intelligence. In this episod...
Jul 11, 2023•41 min
Today, I’m joined by Meridith Cass, founder & CEO of Nix Biosensors, creators of a biometric patch that extracts real-time hydration data from human sweat. Through a reusable wearable device, Nix gives individuals the access and tools to understand their health in terms of sweat rate, electrolyte loss rate, and sweat composition. Its flagship product helps endurance athletes track, analyze, and strategize hydration, optimizing performance with a recommended combination of fluids and fuel. In...
Jun 27, 2023•39 min
Today, I’m joined by Adam Bornstein, author & founder of Born Fitness, a health & fitness media platform and coaching program. Through expert-backed articles, a newsletter, and personalized coaching, Born Fitness makes building healthier habits around nutrition and exercise simple. Best-selling author of nutrition-focused book You Can’t Screw This Up , Adam shares his personal insights to living well with client and reader alike and has become a trusted health advisor for LeBron James, A...
Jun 20, 2023•49 min
Today, I’m joined by Mélanie Masarin, founder & CEO of Ghia, makers of a nonalcoholic apéritif. Ghia creates an elegant and inclusive drinking experience, redefining alcohol culture with its balanced and flavorful concoction. The spirits-free apéritif crafted with natural botanicals, fruits, and herbs offers a sophisticated alternative to the traditional cocktail. In this episode, we discuss the rise of alcohol alternatives, and Mélanie explains what sets Ghia’s apéritif apart from other alc...
Jun 13, 2023•39 min
Today, I’m joined by Kari Saitowitz, chief marketing & creative officer of New York Sports Club and founder of Fhitting Room. After founding and operating NYC-based boutique HIIT and functional fitness studio Fhitting Room, Kari joined New York Sports Club upon its acquisition of her brand in late 2022. Now, she’s merging Fhitting Room’s programming while working to redefine the health club experience. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of boutique fitness, Kari explains the club-in-c...
Jun 06, 2023•44 min
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Brandeis, co-founder & CEO of OK Capsule, a private-label supplement manufacturer and distributor for DTC wellness brands. Meticulously formulated and scientifically backed, Dr. Brandeis and team have developed 70+ supplements that prioritize quality, transparency, and efficacy, providing companies and their clientele with a custom wellness solution through daily vitamin packs. In this episode, we discuss OK Capsule’s B2B platform for performance nutrition and...
May 30, 2023•41 min
Today, I’m joined by Andrew Lacy, founder & CEO of Prenuvo, a preventative healthcare company utilizing comprehensive whole-body MRI scans. Prenuvo offers advanced medical imaging services that provide personalized insights into an individual's health, enabling early detection and prevention of major diseases. Shifting the paradigm with proactive screening, the company’s clinicians can identify and advise on over 500 common and rare conditions. In this episode, we discuss the tech-enabled fu...
May 23, 2023•37 min
Today, I’m joined by Samantha Diamond, co-founder & CEO of Bird&Be, an at-home fertility care platform. After suffering from prenatal and fertility issues themselves, Sam and her co-founders rallied to create an easier way for people to optimize their outcomes. Combining conventional and naturopathic medicine, Bird&Be’s at-home diagnostics and personalized supplements serve women through every stage on the journey. In this episode, Sam shares how her own fertility journey led to crea...
May 16, 2023•36 min
Today, I’m joined by Dave Long, co-founder & CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, a HIIT-based boutique studio franchise. Founded in 2010, Orangetheory’s science-backed, heart rate-based workouts aim to deliver maximum results in a short amount of time, splitting exercisers between treadmills, rowers, and strength equipment. Growing its international community, OTF has opened over 1.5K studios in 25+ countries. In this episode, we discuss the company’s tech-driven approach to interval training, Dave...
May 09, 2023•35 min
Today, I’m joined by Christian Toetzke, founder & CEO of HYROX, a global fitness racing competition. Christian, a former professional athlete and entrepreneur, created HYROX with the goal of making fitness more accessible and engaging for people of all fitness levels. The company hosts mass-participation events, putting competitors on the clock for a series of functional exercises, while licensing training programs to gyms across the world. In this episode, we discuss the rise of fitness rac...
May 02, 2023•52 min
Today, I’m joined by Rachel Soper Sanders, co-founder & CEO of Rootine, a personalized nutrition and diagnostics platform. Founded in 2018, Rootine’s unique approach to health and wellness combines DNA testing with a genomic algorithm to create customized vitamin subscriptions tailored to each member’s specific needs, be it performance, stress-reduction, or everyday health. In this episode, Rachel details the shortcomings of the unregulated supplement industry and how to remove barriers betw...
Apr 25, 2023•37 min
Today, I’m joined by Michael Easter, best-selling author, professor, and advocate for rewilding the modern lifestyle to achieve optimal health. Acclaimed author of The Comfort Crisis, Easter’s work focuses on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom for improved health, meaning, and performance in life and at work. In this episode, we talk about the value of doing hard things and the pitfalls of obsessing over health wearables and wellness routines. He also explains his “2...
Apr 18, 2023•44 min
Today, I’m joined by Niki Leondakis, CEO of CorePower Yoga, a national chain of athletic-style yoga studios. With 220 studios in the US, as well as an on-demand digital platform, CorePower Yoga is the largest privately held yoga chain in the country. Operating at the convergence of physicality and spirituality, the brand’s modern approach resonates with its memberbase and extends to its certified teacher training. In this episode, we talk about Niki’s foot in both the hospitality and boutique fi...
Apr 11, 2023•39 min
Today, I’m joined by Brandon Marshall, founder & CEO of House of Athlete, a lifestyle wellness brand training athletes of all levels for peak mental and physical performance. After a 13-year NFL career, Brandon Marshall founded House of Athlete to empower athletes and fitness enthusiasts to reach their full potential through holistic training, nutrition, and recovery programs at its facilities and on its digital platform HOA+. In this episode, we discuss Brandon’s transition from football to...
Apr 04, 2023•46 min
Today, I’m joined by Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler, co-founders of Peoplehood, a “relational fitness” studio. After founding and exiting SoulCycle, its co-founders Julie and Elizabeth sought to create an experience for people to step back from their busy lives to reflect, listen to others, and talk about their feelings. Launched in 2023, Peoplehood aims to strengthen relationships and build community through in-person and virtual “gathering” rooted in group therapy and emotional support from p...
Mar 28, 2023•46 min
Today, I’m joined by Calley Means, co-founder of TrueMed, a payment solution helping consumers spend pre-tax HSA/FSA dollars on a healthy lifestyle. TrueMed is striving to align economic incentives and healthy living. By helping consumers utilize funds from their HSAs/FSAs accounts, Calley and team are making it easier and more affordable for them to buy healthy food, supplements, fitness equipment, and wellness products with their money, before taxes. In this episode, we discuss how healthy hab...
Mar 21, 2023•45 min
Today, I’m joined by Isabelle Kenyon, founder & CEO of Calibrate, a weight loss platform complementing lifestyle coaching with prescription medication. Calibrate helps people achieve sustainable weight loss and metabolic health through personalized clinical and lifestyle interventions. Founded in 2020, the company’s evidence-based programming, expert coaching, and FDA-approved GLP-1 medication has positioned it as a leader in taking on the obesity epidemic. In this episode, we discuss the co...
Mar 14, 2023•38 min
Today, I’m joined by Melissa Eamer, founder & CEO of Modern Age, an aging wellness clinic based in NYC. Melissa founded Modern Age after bearing witness to her mother’s physical and mental well-being deteriorate rapidly years prior. A digital-first care provider, the company leverages an internal medical team, evidence-backed treatments, and both virtual and in-person clinics to help patients increase their healthspans and quality of life. In this episode, we talk about the company’s hybrid ...
Mar 07, 2023•38 min
Today, I’m joined by Zachariah “Z” Reitano, co-founder & CEO of Ro, a DTC healthcare company offering telehealth for primary care, mental health, sexual health and more. After becoming frustrated in traditional healthcare during a personal struggle with ED, Z co-founded Roman to create more accessible and affordable men’s health treatments. Rebranding to Ro, the company extended its telemedicine model to treat issues in women’s health, smoking cessation, and weight loss. In this episode, we ...
Feb 28, 2023•45 min
