Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy
We cover topics on healing, health, happiness, growing wealth and living wise in a world that often sabotages you.
Tune-Ups, Bodywork, and Craniosacral: Healing Hands’ Holistic Physical Therapy Experience
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this transformative episode, host Mary Meyer goes inside Healing Hands Physical Therapy and Body Work with owner Jamie Pribyl and Dawn Cushing. Discover why their innovative therapy clinic rejects the traditional, insurance-driven physical therapy model—creating a space where deep listening, holistic healing, and direct practitioner-patient connection take the lead. From craniosacral therapy to cutting-edge treatments like Stem Wave, you’ll get an inside look at how this team helps clients heal, grow, and thrive beyond the limits of conventional medicine.
🌟 Topics Covered: -How Healing Hands differs from standard physical the...
What It Takes to Start—and Leave—a Successful MedTech Company
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with Dr. Smriti Agrawal, Ph.D., a trailblazing biotech entrepreneur and advisor, whose innovative work transforms both surgery and entrepreneurship. Dr. Agrawal shares her remarkable journey from genetics grad student to founder of Lazarus 3D, a company revolutionizing surgical training with patient-specific 3D models. She opens up about the challenges and lessons learned from scaling a medtech company, taking a well-earned break, and launching a new venture to guide early-stage founders. If you’re an entrepreneur in the making or curious about cutting-edge healthcare, this ep...
The Rise of Intentional Tech: Sleke’s Journey from Idea to Influencer Success
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this special in-person episode recorded at Reno Startup Week, host Mary Meyer sits down with Austin Boer and Brennan Jordan, the co-founders behind Sleke—a minimalist “dumbphone” designed to help users reclaim their time from smartphone distractions while keeping essential modern features. Discover how their global journey from University of Nevada, Reno to China inspired them to tackle digital overwhelm, and learn how they're building a new kind of phone—and community—right from the heart of Reno’s growing startup ecosystem.
🌟 Topics Covered: -The origin story of Sleke and its founders’ in...
Sales, Speeches, and Stage Fright: Tips for Overcoming Performance Jitters
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this energizing episode, host Mary Meyer dives into the most effective ways to overcome jitters and build confidence during sales calls, presentations, speeches, and on-camera appearances. Sharing from her own extensive and unique background in acting, door-to-door sales, TV hosting, and business consulting, Mary outlines four simple yet powerful strategies to master any public speaking or sales scenario. Whether you're preparing for a big pitch, want to improve your video presence, or simply wish to conquer nerves in front of an audience, this episode offers hands-on, practice-based guidance, humorous exercises, and actio...
From Factory Floor to Viral Fame: The 2B Glass Pumpkin Revolution
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this fascinating episode, host Mary Meyer visits 2B Glass, the top-rated glassblowing studio in California, to experience the magic of handblown art firsthand. Joined by entrepreneurs Tate and Aaron Bezdek and Ash Koss,, Mary dives deep into the artistry, challenges, and entrepreneurial spirit that turn molten glass into dazzling pumpkins and ornaments. Learn how this entrepreneurial trio built a thriving business—from humble beginnings in a backyard studio and long days in a factory, to viral video stardom and bustling handblown glass pumpkin patches. Be inspired by their journey, creativity, and behind...
Male Wellness Reimagined: Testosterone Therapy, Peptides, and Building Community in Reno
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this energizing in-person episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with Michael Hataway, the owner of Game Day Men’s Health in South Reno. Michael shares his personal journey from early entrepreneurial adventures (starting with a quest for a Nintendo at age 10!) to building and running multiple health-focused franchises. Drawing on his expertise in men’s health, Michael provides an insider look at testosterone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, and creating a welcoming “man cave” environment for clients. Whether you’re curious about men’s wellness, hormone health, or the realities of entrepreneurship, this episode is f...
Unlocking Vitality: Emotional Healing, Detox Pathways, and Thriving in a Toxic World
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy, Happy, Wise, Wealthy (HHWW)! In this insightful episode, host Mary Meyer is joined by Brittany Heyden (Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, “Vitality Queen”) and Kara Stoltenberg (Author, Emotional Healing & Detox Expert) for Part 2 of a deep and practical conversation on detox, emotional healing, and cultivating true vitality. Together, they reveal how ancient wellness philosophies and modern functional approaches intersect to help us navigate the overwhelming landscape of toxins—both physical and emotional—so we can truly thrive rather than just survive.
🌿 Topics Covered:
Emotional health and its connection to physical detoxification (TCM & Ayurveda perspective)Liver health, th...The Power of Detox: Vitality, Functional Healing, and Emotional Health
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this energizing episode, host Mary Meyer dives deep into the world of detox and vitality with returning guest and spiritual mentor Kara Stoltenberg and special guest Brittany Heyden, a functional medicine nurse practitioner and coach. With decades of friendship and rich backgrounds in functional healing, these two dynamic women share their personal health journeys, explore the powerful intersection between physical and emotional health, and unpack practical strategies for supporting your body’s natural detoxification pathways. If you’ve ever wondered what "detox" really means or felt overwhelmed by wellness trends, this episode i...
Tips from a Broker: Navigating Life Insurance, Medicare and Final Expense Plans
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with insurance broker Xander Lehn for a deep dive into one of life's most important, yet often confusing, topics: insurance—especially for seniors. With a powerful story of personal transformation behind his career change, Xander shares his journey from automotive technician to insurance expert, and helps listeners navigate the often overwhelming world of life insurance and Medicare. Whether you’re considering buying life insurance, supporting aging relatives, or curious about the Medicare maze, this episode is essential listening for anyone wanting to make informed, empowered...
Healthy Boundaries and Heartfelt Giving: Striking the Right Balance Pt 2
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this insightful episode, host Mary Meyer welcomes back Kara Stoltenberg for a vulnerable and enlightening conversation about supporting loved ones through challenging times—while honoring your own boundaries and wellbeing. Drawing from personal experiences with physical, mental, and emotional struggles, Mary and Kara dive deep into what it means to "hold space" for others, the importance of professional support, and how genuine connections can be both healing and complex. Whether you're supporting a struggling friend, navigating family addiction, or seeking connection yourself, this episode offers heartfelt guidance and practical wisdom for fosteri...
The Art of Being Present: Kara Stoltenberg’s Guide to Listening and Navigating Tough Emotions Pt 1
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this powerful and heartfelt episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with Kara Stoltenberg, coach, healer, and host of “Stepping in with Kara” podcast, to explore the essential skill of holding space and the art of active listening. Kara shares her inspiring story of recovery from a traumatic accident, offering wisdom from over twenty years’ experience helping others process emotion, build resilience, and live a more present, integrated life. Together, Mary and Kara break down why listening—both to ourselves and to others—is vital for our physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and how embraci...
Celebrating Podcast Wins: Creative Ideas, Habit Building, and Guest Takeaways
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this milestone episode, hosts Mary Meyer and Erika Christie celebrate hitting ten podcasts and delve into the creative process behind HHWW. Together, they share insights on launching creative projects, choosing the right metrics for success, and striking a balance between business and passion. Whether you’re a business owner, a creative, or someone looking for inspiration to start your own project, this conversation is packed with real talk, laughter, and actionable wisdom from two experienced creatives.
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The creative process behind starting the HHWW podcastBalancing full-time work and creati...From Refineries to Retirement: Peter Harriman’s Recipe for Healthy, Happy, Wise, Wealthy Leadership
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this inspiring episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with Peter Harriman, leadership consultant, coach, and retired senior executive from the oil and gas industry. Peter’s journey is a testament to living with intention, adaptability, and gratitude. From growing up as a missionary kid in Argentina and Bolivia, to globe-trotting for executive roles in Egypt, Azerbaijan, Angola, and Alaska, he shares invaluable lessons on leadership, career development, and the power of seizing opportunities—even without a set plan. You’ll hear how his cross-cultural experiences shaped his leadership philosophy, and discover his best gu...
Reno Startup Week: Fueling New Ideas, Fostering Connections, and Building a Thriving Ecosystem
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this dynamic episode, host Mary Meyer brings together an inspiring panel of Reno's entrepreneurship leaders—including Doug Erwin, Candi Block, Monica Terrero, Daniel Smith, Melissa Saavedra, and Allison Greene—to give you an insider’s look at Reno Startup Week. Whether you’re an aspiring founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, or just startup-curious, this episode unpacks how a free, week-long event can help launch, grow, and nourish local small businesses and innovation, and why removing cost barriers for entrepreneurs is so vital. Get ready for takeaways on networking, pitch competitions, government support, community org...
Starting Over Strong: David Lewis on Career Pivots and Personal Renewal
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this inspiring episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with veteran broadcaster and morning news anchor David (Dave) Lewis. Together, they explore themes of resilience, personal and professional pivots, and the power of community during times of transition. David shares his journey from radio DJ to sports announcer to morning TV news anchor in Reno, Nevada—highlighting career changes, divorce, cross-state moves, and the pursuit of purpose and belonging. With warmth and wisdom, Mary and David open up about setbacks, finding joy in new beginnings, and the importance of embracing change at any sta...
Healing Behind Bars and Badges: Dr. Davena Longshore on Law Enforcement Wellness Pt2
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this profound and challenging episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with Dr. Davina Longshore of the Cummings Foundation for Behavioral Health to dive deep into topics shaping communities today. Recorded on Juneteenth, this conversation is a heartfelt exploration of bias, behavioral health, community trauma, and the steps we can all take to create more healing, unity, and understanding in our world. Dr. Longshore shares her expertise working with first responders, her upcoming projects tackling intimate partner violence and gun culture, and offers candid advice on confronting our own biases—plus real-world tips fo...
Healing Behind Bars and Badges: Dr. Davena Longshore on Law Enforcement Wellness Pt1
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this compelling episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with Dr. Davena Longshore, Executive Director of Research, Operations, and Development at the Cummings Foundation for Behavioral Health. With a powerful blend of lived experience and deep academic expertise in trauma, policing, and correctional psychology, Dr. Longshore opens up about her journey working in high-security prisons, her pivotal role in law enforcement wellness research, and her mission to bridge divides between law enforcement and marginalized communities. Recorded on Juneteenth, this episode is an honest, nuanced conversation about institutional trauma, empathy, bias, police mental healt...
Practical Ways to Overcome Trauma, Grief, and Chronic Stress with Jolyn Armstrong Part 2
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this powerful and insightful episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with trauma and grief recovery specialist Jolyn Armstrong. With an impressive background in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), polyvagal theory, somatic practices, and breathwork facilitation, Jolyn walks us through the practical ways to heal from deep personal loss and navigate life’s toughest chapters—including experiences related to incarceration, grief, and high stress. Discover how healing the nervous system can transform your emotions and reclaim your power, whether you’re facing sudden loss, chronic anxiety, or emotionally manipulative environments.
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Practical Ways to Overcome Trauma, Grief, and Chronic Stress with Jolyn Armstrong Part 1
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this powerful and insightful episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with trauma and grief recovery specialist Jolyn Armstrong. With an impressive background in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), polyvagal theory, somatic practices, and breathwork facilitation, Jolyn walks us through the practical ways to heal from deep personal loss and navigate life’s toughest chapters—including experiences related to incarceration, grief, and high stress. Discover how healing the nervous system can transform your emotions and reclaim your power, whether you’re facing sudden loss, chronic anxiety, or emotionally manipulative environments.
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Discover the Transformative Power of Breath Work with Igor Siberia
Join us on this transformative journey into the world of breathwork with Igor Siberia, founder of Breath Mystery. In this episode of the Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy podcast, host Mary Meyer and Igor Siberia dive into how breathwork can unlock emotional breakthroughs and elevate your life. Learn about Igor's fascinating background and the science behind breathwork, as well as personal experiences and the profound impact it can have on your mental and physical well-being.
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The journey from engineering to breathworkScientific insights into how breathwork healsPersonal stories of transformation and healingIgor's nationwide tour and upcoming pro...Everything First-Time Home Buyers Need to Know from Credit to Closing
🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this exciting episode, host Mary Meyer is joined by three real estate experts from Reno, Nevada: Angie Salcido, Angela Kluck, and Jill Blessing-Bonnet. Whether you're considering buying your first home or simply curious about the process, this episode is packed with invaluable information and expert advice.
🏡 Discover the step-by-step journey of buying a home, from credit repair and financing to making offers and understanding home inspections. Our guests share insider tips, discuss the importance of building credit, and explore the benefits of homeownership, including building equity and crea...
Lessons on Leadership and Resilience: The Journey Begins with Kara and Jaclyn
Welcome to the premiere episode of Healthy, Happy, Wise, Wealthy with host Mary Meyer! In this exciting first episode, Mary is joined by two dynamic guests, Jaclyn Strominger and Kara Stoltenberg, who share their wisdom and journey in pursuing a balanced and fulfilling life.
Dive into engaging conversations about starting a new podcast, the art of stepping into your story, creating a thriving business, and the power of leadership. Learn how to navigate life's challenges while aiming to be your happiest and healthiest self. Whether you're dreaming of launching your own podcast or simply seeking inspiration...
Building Bravery: Reclaiming Health, Wealth, and Happiness
🚀 Exciting News! 🚀
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new podcast, Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW) – a space dedicated to real, unfiltered conversations about overcoming life’s curveballs, health surprises, career shifts, and financial challenges.
Every week, I’ll sit down with people who’ve faced it all: loss, trauma, reinvention, and emerged wiser and stronger. No judgment, no sugarcoating—just genuine stories and practical wisdom from those who’ve been there.
Key Takeaways!
💡 Real Stories, Real People: Each episode features guests who’ve rebuilt, reframed, and risen above significant life challenges, offering...