Lifelong Wellness Podcast

Bill is “The Knee Pain Guru” and “The Best in the World at Eliminating Knee Pain without Drugs, Shots or Surgery.”

He has over 25 years of martial art and bodywork experience understanding movement and tensions patterns that lead to physical pain.

Bill believes the nervous system holds the keys to the body’s healing. It bridges gaps between what we currently know and the infinite number of possibilities for the body to heal in the realm of what we don’t know. This combination creates the shortest distance between a life riddled with pain to a high quality fully expressed physical life.

“You can’t think your way out of pain. Pain is not rational and doesn’t care what you think. You must feel your way out of pain through comfort. Through the weeks, months and years of injury and compensation patterns built up in your body limiting your movement and making you feel older than you are.”

His unique ability to identify the blocks that keep people stuck in pain and skillfully removing them allows for lasting change and a new reality for his clients.

Originally from good Troy, Alabama, Lamar Dunn had the privilege of being raised in the south by two loving parents who taught him how to work hard for what you want and to always maintain a high level of integrity, honor, and character in all that you do. Those invaluable teachings are what guides Dunn today. Those lessons learned are what give Dunn the insatiable drive to work hard every day and deliver that same level of dedication and passion to his clients through results that not only transform their bodies but also their minds, and ultimately their lives – for the better. 

Nick has extensive experience working with teams and athletes in the NBA, NFL, and NHL. He and his team also work with numerous professional golfers on the PGA, LPGA, and Korn Ferry tours. Nick has also worked with several Olympic athletes and professional tennis players looking to maximize their brain performance. Nick spent several years leading Neuroanalytic Evaluations for prospective NBA draft prospects.

Beyond work in the athletic realm, Nick has lead teams that conduct corporate evaluation and training programs designed to promote and improve employee wellness initiatives. Nick has also aided executive search firms in the pursuit of high-ranking candidates. Nick also has a strong clinical background focused on working with individuals of all ages dealing with issues related to focus, stress, mood conditions, and sleep concerns. Nick holds degrees from Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University.

Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting, is a Chicago based leadership and empowerment coach, national speaker, consultant, mentor, teacher, and passionate about guiding others in finding, creating, and sustaining a career they love.

During his time as a healthcare executive and side hustling entrepreneur he was over worked and under-utilized, and despite his professional success didn’t feel successful. After much introspection he pivoted professionally and started crafting a more effective, efficient, and aligned life. As he was creating this new life he realized that his process was a process, and that he could coach others how to do the same for themselves.

About Kristian: At 26, a visit to the dermatologist left me diagnosed with psoriasis after seeing a dry patch of skin appear on my ribs. After almost 20 years of putting steroid and chemical-filled topical treatments on my skin and hearing the same thing from my many dermatologists: "there is no cure" and "prescriptions are the only way to manage it", I was at my wit's end. During my dermatologist appointment 5 years ago, the doctor prescribed an immune suppressor and it occurred to me that the system I was stuck in did NOT have any real solutions. I left the office with no intention of filling the prescription and I never went back. After exhaustive searching, I finally found a natural protocol to manage the ailment without pharmaceuticals. This meant toxin avoidance, significant mindset changes, and a drastic diet change which eventually cleared my skin. After working in the essential oil industry for a couple years, I became certified as a Holistic Wellness Coach 2 years ago and have been helping clients get past their wellness challenges ever since.

John McGrail, Ph.D. is a renowned hypnotherapist, life empowerment expert and spirituality teacher who lives by and teaches a very simple precept: Life is supposed to be fun! Through his clinical practice and a variety of innovative workshops and seminars, he works with an international clientele (both private and corporate) helping them learn to create personal change, growth and transformation in their lives, as well as improve their performance at work, school or play.

Dr. John is a leading media expert on personal growth and performance enhancement; his writing and expertise have been featured in numerous national and international print and online publications, and he is a frequent guest expert on radio, podcasts and television. His book, “The Synthesis Effect, Your Direct Path to Personal Power and Transformation” (MA, Career Press) garners rave reviews.

Dr. John resides and headquarters his company, A Better You, Inc. in Los Angeles California. He can be reached at 1 (800)-369-1516 or through his websites: www.drjohnmcgrail.com and www.hypnotherapylosangeles.com.

Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and Celebrity Chef Maria Liberati is the creator of the The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati book series and blog. Her ezine and blogs for The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati have grown to combined 300,000 + subscribers in a short 2 years and often includes interviews with some of her celebrity friends from former Today show host-Kathie Lee Gifford to TV Chef Nathan Lyon.

Maria is a former international supermodel and began studying the culinary arts while modeling in Italy. Because she also needed to stay in shape for modeling projects she began experimenting with enhancing the healthier aspects of artisan Mediterranean cooking and is sought after for her healthy eating culinary programs.

The world has taken notice from feature articles in national publications like Healthy Cooking, Tastes of Italia, Cooking Light, Woman's World Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, as well as her feature articles in Italian publications including Taste and Tour Italia and RAI network. Host and Writer of her recent PBS TV series that was filmed in Italy and based on her book series.You can frequently catch Maria appearing on TV and radio as well as food conferences and conventions throughout the USA and Europe.

Maria Liberati has been called the “Italian Martha Stewart” by Celebrity Society Magazine (May 2006). A company unto herself, Maria Liberati is the creator of the trademark The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati ™ cooking style. She is now working on developing her own radio show and next TV series.

Joyce Fields A thought leader for today’s generation and tells her story about overcoming cancer. 

About Joyce: 

Joyce started her career as a stenographer at a major utility company, working her way up through supervisor of word processing, then as the office manager for an automotive advertising agency, and, lastly, as an executive assistant at a large non-profit health maintenance organization. She is also a professional proofreader. All of these positions were leading her into writing and becoming an author.

In 1982 her first piece was published. She entered a writing contest for a magazine. She didn’t win, but they notified her that they still wanted to publish her article. And they paid her $100! They published the article verbatim. Joyce took that as a sign that her writing was publishable.

Subsequent to that, she wrote three op-ed columns for The Detroit Free Press. They published all three of them verbatim. They only changed the titles. She took that as another sign that her writing was publishable.

She wrote her first book, Line of Serenity (a memoir), in 1997. Being the oldest of seven, in a very happy family, she wanted to capture the way their parents raised them so that the way they did it would not be lost when they all passed on. (Sadly, their oldest brother passed away on April 28, 2013.) There has never been any sibling rivalry in their family; they all adore each other! Many people read the manuscript and told Joyce that she should publish it. The book goes from 1944 (the year she was born) through 1977 (the year their mother passed on) and includes family recipes and photographs. Recipes, because food was–and still is–an important part of their family’s fabric; photographs, so that descendants can see what their ancestors looked like and be amazed to find a resemblance to an ancestor. You don’t have to be a family member to enjoy this book! For older readers, it’s a walk down memory lane; for younger readers, it provides a peek into the past.

Joyce married her childhood sweetheart on June 3, 1957. They have two grown sons, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Family is everything!
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“I write books that inspire people on their journey to make the world a better place.” ~ Joyce Fields

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Conni Ponturo has been is the health and wellness world for 20 years. She gets her clients out of chronic pain into even more joy and vibrancy in their body through movement, mindset, and meditation. She has been the owner of Absolute Pilates Upstairs for 13 years. Her book is called "Falling into Joy" 8 simple steps to allow your body to become your best friend. Now she travels around the country speaking on stages educating people about how they can take care of their bodies with joy and ease.

Looked upon as the “go-to” expert for all things re building and beyond, Scott’s been interviewed by a wide variety of talk and news shows. From building “green” or conventional to “fire-proofing” your home, to spiritual/metaphysical to scientific to luxurious lifestyle and empowerment.

His path to where he is now with a multimillion dollar company and aligning himself with premier AIA architect William Hefner (Studio William Hefner), is also quite an inspirational success story…overcoming obstacles, holding to his vision. Scott has not only redefined what a home should be, but his vision has reached millions, stretching what we thought was the norm for simple construction. Scott's vision, creativity and mission reach farther than mere construction.

Unlike other building contractors, Scott has a fresh, inspirational, unique perspective and knowledge about life, building (residential/commercial) and how it all really affects our lives...what we can do to be proactive in making changes to improve the quality of our lives...mentally, emotionally, spiritually. He brings you to a new level of awareness, which is not only an eye-opener, but entertaining as well. He applies his expertise and insight to every jaw-dropping, creme de la creme, multi-million dollar property including LEED Platinum certified home of noted actor-environmentalist, Ed Begley Jr. Scott is a favorite among a long list of billionaires and celebrities (e.g., Paul Allen, Taio Cruz, actors Kevin James and Kevin Costner, John Paul DeJoria, London's Savoy Hotel, LA’s AOC restaurant, San Francisco’s Saint Francis Hotel, restaurants for Gordon Ramsay and Michel Mina.

An articulate, unique writer and photographer, Scott is a continuing contributor for select publications including GLADYS and Builder & Developer national magazines. He’s been interviewed and covered just about any topic from: DIYs to trends in building homes, remodeling, empowerment, sustainability, celebrities, home improvement, lifestyle, celebrity homes, architecture, metaphysics, interior design, health, repurposing, recycling, deconstruction, new technology, “green” ecology, building, design, cooking (yes cooking)…and building as an art form.

GLADYS Magazine listed Scott as one of their top 100 favorite influencers in their fall 10th Anniversary issue along with “A” listers such as Oprah, Gordon Ramsey, Martha Stewart, and Madonna!

Scott also has a strong presence in other media platforms. Malibu’s Choice Award for Green Construction 2017 Recipient, his unique approach to building has landed him guest and featured appearances in numerous, highly respected media outlets such as Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family Show, Lifestyle Magazine TV, Studio 11 Fox News, Spectrum News, Hal Eisner’s “In Depth,” “What The Hal?” CBS, TV, KTLA, HGTV, Adam Carolla Show, Evox Television, and national magazines such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Luxe, House Beautiful, Interior Design, Builder & Developer, Los Angeles Times, Metropolitan Home, Oprah, Going Organic, Traditional Home, Cliche, Milieu, Focus, Gladys and many more.

At the age of 5, Scott spent his childhood inventing contraptions and experimenting on how to perfect a home. He was consumed with a fascination about the way things work and dreamed of becoming a builder. When Scott was 15 years old, after following his calling and wining numerous awards for his work, his teacher selected him for an experimental curriculum to immerse him in the world of architecture, construction and design.

Following his passion at the age of 20, he earned his general contractor’s license and launched his business building his client’s home by day and designing them by night. Although his services were quickly sought after, he felt that a better understanding of design could elevate the final product. Scott temporarily put his clients on hold after he was hand-selected to study and work with one of the world’s most influential designers, Barbara Barry. He focused for over five years learning the best-kept trade secrets of design, harmonies and mathematical proportions. He continued to gain even more valuable experience and further evolve his design insights while working at the prestigious Studio Hefner.

After weaving 24 years of construction, architecture and interior design experience, as COO, Scott Harris co-founded Building Construction Group in 2005 with stellar AIA architect, William Hefner. The firm is based on placing the client’s needs first and bringing a welcomed, well-rounded, luxury five-star product & service experience that has been sought out by many of Los Angeles’ elite. This unique philosophy has quickly turned this company into one of the most respected construction firms in Los Angeles. Scott is deemed one the foremost building (general) contractors and the industry’s noted “triple threat” (design, architecture and building) “go-to” experts for residential and commercial properties specializing in environmental (“green”), new technology, renovation, deconstruction, reconstruction, restoration and building as an art form.

ABOUT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP:
Building Construction Group was founded on the principals of building integrity, transparency and the revival of old-world honor and respect. Combining the lost art of construction and home in a modern, environmentally sensitive, luxury 5-star client-centric experience, BCG gives rise to new opportunities for clients and many of the finest craftsmen. The firm is one of the few that has an inherent sensitivity to design, as well as their client’s vision and voice. They offer grounded guidance to their clients throughout the process and they relentlessly seek new ways to remain at the forefront of technological advancements, sustainable living and design.

Building Construction Group’s COO and co-founder, Scott Harris, is a multifaceted leader with extensive and comprehensive experience in design, architecture and construction management. This more rounded business approach has helped to create a more streamlined development of quality projects, ultimately creating a uniquely elevated product, earning them a place as one of Los Angeles' most respected and premier construction firms as well as Scott receiving 'Malibu’s Choice Award' for Green Construction 2017.