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Antoinette Lee, MBA - The Wellness Warrior

Antoinette Lee, MBA, is a freelance writer at Culturs Magazine and Paddling Magazine, a health and wellness public speaker, an outdoor industry influencer, model, and brand ambassador for several top-tier outdoor companies. She is the founder of the American Adventure Sports Club. She can usually be found in the Northwoods, stewarding the forest and river around her homestead with Matt and Phoebe while living the adventure sports lifestyle.

https://nnbl.blog/

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Amy Berrafato, LMFT, CST (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified Sex Therapist)

Business Name: Amy Berrafato, LMFT, PLLC


Specialization Details: I work with individuals and couples in a solo private practice setting in Chicago, specializing in a variety of relationship dynamics. I treat anxiety, depression, stress, grief/loss, and trauma, and I help folks work on communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, emotion regulation skills, marital preparation, relationship ambivalence, transition to parenthood, family of origin, and desire discrepancies.


Client Acceptance Information: Please see my website below to inquire about openings. I see clients via Telehealth in IL, and am in network with BCBS PPO. I'd be happy to see if we'd be a good fit together.


https://amyberrafatolmft.com/

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Amy Vincze

Amy Vincze has been a dedicated professional in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. Since earning her certification as a Tapping Coach 16 years ago, Amy has witnessed profound transformations—both in her own life and in the lives of her clients. As the founder of the Soar with Tapping App, Amy is on a mission to make the life-changing benefits of tapping accessible to people everywhere.

www.soarwithtapping.com
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https://soarwithtapping.com/

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Attorney Nancy L. Cavey

The Law Office of Nancy L. Cavey, has extensive experience in disability cases and has helped clients with medical conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, spinal injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and more.


https://www.youtube.com/@CaveyLaw
https://wiedisabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com
https://wiessdpodcast.buzzsprout.com

https://caveylaw.com

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Author and Expert fitness coach, Timothy J. Ward

Expert health and longevity coach, author of THE GOAT WITHIN - aging healthy and strong & how to avoid our toxic world. Why muscle is magic and how to add 10 more quality years to your life. 


Pre-order The Goat Within


https://fitnessquadrant.net/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessquadrant

Skool: https://www.skool.com/lifestrong/about

https://fitnessquadrant.net/

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Coach Robert Wheeler

Coach Robert Wheeler is a U.S. military veteran, resilience coach, and the unapologetic voice behind The Battle Harder Podcast—a show that cuts through the noise and gets real about overcoming adversity, rebuilding identity, and reclaiming purpose. As the founder of the BattleFitted movement, Coach Rob helps men over 30 who’ve been broken by life — divorce, trauma, job loss, addiction — rebuild their discipline, fitness, and mindset from the ground up. Coach Rob turned his pain into a blueprint for progress, now coaching others through his signature 8-week Forge program and mindset journal.


Find Coach Rob on Social Media:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/battlefitted

In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/battlefitted

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@battlefitted

https://www.battlefittedbrand.com

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Danielle Forsgren - President and Co-Founder of AVACEN Medical®

Danielle Forsgren, known as the Legally Diva, is a
fierce advocate for women’s empowerment, a
public speaker, and a thought leader in health and
wellness. As the President and Co-Founder of
AVACEN Medical®, she is leading the revolution
against the opioid crisis and pain management
through the Power of Microcirculation.

Whether she’s on stage, on camera, or mentoring
behind the scenes, Danielle’s mission is simple:
Educate. Empower. Elevate.

https://avacen.com/

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Dr. Alex Hilario

Dr Alex Hilario is an award-winning chiropractor with more than 21 years of experience. He has helped thousands of patients live a pain free life. Dr Hilario is also fluent in Spanish, and holds a bachelors degree in Spanish Literature. In addition he was an avid powerlifter, who held more than 13 state records in USPA. He most recently was a recipient of a new kidney, thanks to his sister, and is now back to working out and treating patients. 


IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alex.hilario/

https://chirorehabsource.com/

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Dr. Julie siemers

Dr. Julie Siemers, a nurse, educator, and founder of Lifebeat Solutions, with a 45-year career preventing harm in healthcare. Lifebeat Solutions - training that empowers nurses with clinical judgment tools, communication skills to advocate for patients, and systems, not just a policy.


https://www.youtube.com/@drjuliesiemers 

https://www.Facebook.com/drjuliesiemers/

 https://www.instagram.com/drjuliesiemers/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesiemers

Book: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKRWPV8P

TEDx Talk: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbWkt2P7SKI

https://drjuliesiemers.com/

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Dr. Ryan Williamson - Board-Certified Neurologist - U.S. Navy Veteran

Dr. Ryan Williamson is a board-certified neurologist and U.S. Navy veteran. As the owner and founder of Transcend Health, he uses his expertise to help individuals optimize their health, extend their lifespans, and create more meaningful legacies. Today, Ryan accomplishes his vision by educating people on evidence-based principles and proactive methods to improve brain health and expand longevity.

Instagram

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The BRAIN Foundation Facebook Group


https://transcendhealthgroup.com/

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Greg Vorst & Michael Nolan

Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan are co-founders of Embodied Recovery, a treatment center in Silicon Valley, CA, USA helping people transform addiction and mental health struggles into soul growth and empowered living. Their Empowered Living Teachings blend psychology, ancient wisdom and embodied practices. Drawing from therapy, 12-step recovery, and Sundo — Korean Taoist breathwork —t hey guide clients to reconnect with inner wisdom and healing.


https://meloscenter.org
https://www.instagram.com/embodiedrecoverycenters/
https://www.facebook.com/embodiedrecoverycenters
https://www.youtube.com/@embodiedrecoverycenters

https://www.embodiedrecovery.com/

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Harvard Epidemiologist Dr. Bruce Gillis

A pioneer in the field of immunology and fibromyalgia research. Dr. Bruce S. Gillis is a Harvard-trained physician and medical researcher with over four decades of clinical and scientific experience, including operating his own medical practice. He holds an M.D. from the University of Illinois and an M.P.H. in Epidemiology and Occupational Medicine from the Harvard School of Public Health.

https://centerforimmunologyscience.com/

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Heidi Blackie

Heidi Blackie is a speaker, consultant, and creator of UnshakableMe®, a science-meets-soul program helping women dismantle limiting beliefs, reconnect with themselves, and build lives filled with purpose and possibility.


https://www.unshakableme.com
https://www.youtube.com/@UnshakableMe
https://www.instagram.com/un_shakableme/
https://www.facebook.com/welcome.to.unshakableme/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiblackie/

https://www.unshakableme.com

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Jennifer Ginty - Podcaster & Creator of My Moody Monster

Jen is an entrepreneur who lives with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder from childhood trauma. Throughout her life, she has learned valuable coping skills and has made it her mission to help others to better understand their own emotions. 

Jen created My Moody Monster from her own frustrations with her own emotions. Moody is a pull apart plush toy that has helped children to get out their frustrations in a safe way and giving families a tool to talk about emotions and communication.

Website: http://www.whennotyetbecomesrightnow.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mymoodymonster
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mymoodymonster 

https://mymoodymonster.com/

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Kara Goodwin

Kara Goodwin is the host of the Soul Elevation podcast. As a skilled energy healer and meditation guide, Kara empowers others to deepen their spiritual connection through transformative practices. Her debut book, Your Authentic Awakening: A Guide to Everyday Spiritual Living, is available on AmazonInstagram  YouTube

https://www.karagoodwin.com

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Katharine Giovanni

Katharine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning, best-selling author, international speaker, and Transformation Mentor. With more than two decades of experience, she helps people find peace, healing, and hope. The author of sixteen books, including "The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power," Katharine is best known for guiding people through her simple, step-by-step forgiveness process—because everyone tells us to forgive, but no one teaches us how.


Order Katharine Giovanni's Book: The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power

Welcome to the Forgiveness Path! Oct. 20, 2025 

10 Days. Real Tools. Real Freedom.
Because forgiveness isn’t about them, it’s about finally freeing you. Learn More. Sign Up

https://katharinegiovanni.com/

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Kelly Tuttle - Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Kelly Tuttle joined the “head injury survivors club” (as she described it) in 2015, the night another car pulled in front of her as she was driving. It wasn’t until three months later that she realized something was seriously wrong. Kelly’s traumatic brain injury (TBI) marked the beginning of a new life and personal journey of self-rediscovery. 

A neurology nurse practitioner, Kelly has a front-row seat to observe patients struggling with many of the same things she experienced in her recovery. She strives to share her coping strategies and tools and help them continue to work and study while they heal. Kelly also wants TBI patients to know there is hope. She got better, and they can too. 


Kelly's Book: After the Crash

https://kellytuttle.org/

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Kerry Jenkins - Certified Physician

Kerry Jenkins is a Certified Physician Assistant in Florida. Kerry has practiced medical and aesthetic dermatology for 25 years. Kerry combines her expertise in conventional dermatology with the principles of functional medicine to treat skin conditions at their root cause, ensuring long-term health and results. She offers invaluable insights into how treating the whole body, rather than just the skin, leads to lasting improvements in skin health. 


She understands that all areas of their lives, physical, mental and spiritual are interconnected and a necessary part of their healing journey.


Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/WhisperHealthFunctionalMedicine
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/whisperhealth/

https://whisper-health.com/

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Kevin Macomber - Author - U.S. Navy Veteran

Kevin Macomber is an American author, advocate, and Navy veteran known for his work in raising awareness about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He penned the book, "Walking from the Shadows: My Journey with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" which details his personal journey and strategies for healing from trauma. He aims to normalize discussions about mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding PTSD. The book is written to be trauma-agnostic, focusing on the healing process rather than the specific cause of trauma. The book has been accepted by all four military academies and estimates one million have heard his message.

https://a.co/d/fPSLN7v

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Leigh Brandon - Functional Medicine Practitioner

Leigh is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, author and podcast host. His extensive training and years of clinical experience has given Leigh the ability to provide a truly holistic approach to helping his clients overcome pain over the years, which they have found very effective often times after other approaches hadn’t helped.

Leigh's mission: "To help as many people as possible lead healthy,  productive, fulfilling and happy life".


www.bodychek.co.uk
IG @radicalhealthrebel (changing to @beyondthepainpodcast late August 2025)
X @leighbrandon
FBK @leighbrandon
LinkedIn: @leighbrandon 
YT @radicalhealthrebel 
YT @beyondthepainpodcast (new channel starting August 2025)

https://www.bodychek.co.uk/FreePainGuide/

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Lynne Bowman

Lynne Bowman is living proof that you can cook, eat, sleep, laugh, and walk your way out of type 2 diabetes, along with other chronic ailments. Her latest best-selling book, “Brownies for Breakfast, A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them," is a cool, fun, beautiful, guidebook for anybody who wants to prevent/reverse chronic disease and eat healthy. (Now available as an Audible book, too!) Plus, because she's a grandma, expect great stories 


IG: https://www.instagram.com/lynneparmiterbowman

FB/Meta: https://www.facebook.com/LynneParmiterBowman/

https://lynnebowman.com/

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Magnesium Expert - Natalie Jurado, Founder of Rooted In

Natalie Jurado is the founder of Rooted In, a line of therapeutic magnesium infused moisturizers that actively calm and relax your mood.  She is a sought after thought leader, educator and speaker and has worked at the forefront of the wellness industry for over 8 years. She’s considered an expert in all things magnesium and her mission is to spread awareness of this powerful mineral to all who struggle to live their most vibrant lives.  

https://berootedin.com/

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