Life Well Balanced Podcast
Life Well Balanced is a podcast about what it truly means to live a fulfilled, harmonious life, at work, at home, and within yourself. Hosted by Nick Houpt, each episode features real conversations with inspiring guests who share stories, tools, and habits that support mental wellness, emotional resilience, and intentional living.
Whether you're navigating burnout, seeking more presence in your relationships, or simply trying to find steadier ground, this show offers practical wisdom and actionable strategies to help you create better balance in everyday life.
Our mission is to inspire and empower people to live healthier, more present, and purpose-driven lives. Our vision is to be a trusted resource for anyone committed to growth, joy, connection, and meaningful change.
Tune in for grounded insights, honest dialogue, and the kind of conversations that help you feel more aligned, no matter where you are on your journey.
Episodes
20 episodes
You're Addicted To Stress: And Don't Even Know It
What if the reason you feel overwhelmed is not your schedule, but your nervous system?In this powerful and science-backed conversation, Dr. Ashlyn Schwartz, public health expert and founder of The Collective OM, breaks down the re...
You’re Broke By Design: The System Wasn’t Built For You
What if the system you were taught to trust is the very thing keeping you stuck?In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, investor and entrepreneur Jeremiah Young, founder of Matador Capital Partners and Epiphan...
Grinding Is Killing Your Marriage: And You’re Calling It “Providing” w/ Casey McNeill
What if success cost you more than you expected, and balance was the thing that saved you?In this candid and heartfelt episode, Casey McNeill, founder of Bold City Therapy & Wellness, opens up about his journey from h...
Taking the BS Out of Life: Bob Wiltfong on Comedy, Confidence, and Redefining Success
What happens when you walk away from the spotlight—and realize the real story is just beginning?In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, Bob Wiltfong, former Daily Show correspondent, TV journalist, public speaking coach,...
Stop Trying to Fix Yourself: Recoding Your Identity to Create a Life You Love with Dr. John Schellenberg
What if the only thing standing between you and the life you love isn't your effort, but your identity? In this profound and high-energy episode, Dr. John Schellenberg—chiropractor, mindset mentor, and expert in Neuro Emotion...
Your Definition of Success is Wrong: From Fortune 100 Exec to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur
What if success wasn’t about doing more but about redefining what matters most?In this insightful and heartfelt episode, Kimberley Schafer, entrepreneur, mentor, and former Fortune 100 leader, joins host Nick Houpt to talk ...
Connection Is the Real Cure: The Intergenerational Model Changing Lives Around the World
What if healing the world started with healing the way we connect?In this deeply moving and faith-filled episode, Stacy Shewey, founder and CEO of Hands 4 Life, shares how personal tragedy, faith, and community led her to...
The Movement That's Changing Everything: The Story Behind the ‘Tilting the Balance’ System For Clarity, Purpose, and Transformation with Justin Bullock and Nick Houpt
What if your biggest breakdown was actually the beginning of your breakthrough?In this honest and energizing episode, Justin Bullock, co-author of Tilting the Balance, joins host Nick Houpt for a deep conversation ...
You’re Not Broken, Your Gut Is: Reset Your Diet, Reclaim Your Peace with Dr. Dana Cooper
What if healing your body started not with a prescription, but with faith, breath, and the food on your plate?In this transformative conversation, Dr. Dana Cooper, founder of N. Harmony Functional Medicine, shares how his...
Meaning Is the New Hustle: Justin Snavely on Creativity, Mindset, and Building a Life You Love
What if success wasn’t about chasing more, but about creating meaning in what you already do?In this thoughtful and inspiring conversation, we sit down with Justin Snavely, creator, craftsman, and store manager of Mustache Mer...
The Energy Within: Linda Smiley on Emotional Release, Human Design, and Healing Through Stillness
What if your emotions weren’t meant to be managed, but released?In this healing-centered episode, Linda Smiley, founder of Life Force Healing, takes us deep into the world of body coding, energy work, and human design. After a hig...
Insurance, Integrity, and the Power of Mindset with Mike Chimento
What if the key to understanding insurance, and living with less stress, had nothing to do with policies and everything to do with mindset?In this practical and motivating episode, Mike Chimento, founder of The Chimen...
Healing Your Inner Child: Amanda Andrade on Hypnotherapy, Self-Worth, and Emotional Release
What if the key to moving forward was reconnecting with the version of you that’s been buried, ignored, or silenced?In this powerful and soulful episode, we sit down with Amanda Andrade, clinical hypnotherapist, intimacy coach, and auth...
The Confidence Code: Philip Sykes on Etiquette, Emotional Intelligence, and Everyday Excellence
What if confidence, kindness, and presence could unlock the life you’re really meant to live?In this thoughtful and uplifting episode, we sit down with Philip Sykes, founder of Th...
Balanced Leadership At Home: with Miguel Camargo
What if your greatest leadership role wasn’t in the office, but at home?In this inspiring and transparent episode, entrepreneur and father of six Miguel Camargo shares what it really looks like to lead with purpose. From battlin...
Rewriting the Playbook: Grayson Marshall Jr. on Faith, Mindset, and Moving Forward
What happens when survival becomes your catalyst for service?In this powerful episode, Grayson Marshall Jr., Clemson basketball Hall of Famer and founder of the life-changing nonprofit Project 7:13, joins us to unpack what ...
Through the Storm: Mental Health, Mission, and Military Life with Stephen Crook
What happens after 20 years in uniform, when the mission ends, but the mental storm continues?In this vulnerable and energizing episode, Stephen Crook, Coast Guard veteran and founder of Through the Storm Apparel, opens u...
Triple-A Resilience: Rob Swymer on Navigating Life’s Challenges
What if your biggest setbacks were actually setting you up for something greater?In this powerful conversation, host Nick Houpt sits down with bestselling author and international speaker Rob Swymer to talk about surrendering to a...
Beyond the Mind: Dr. Desh on Balance, Identity & the Science of Mental Wellness
What happens when a psychiatrist blends science, spirituality, and systems thinking to reshape how we view mental health?In this transformative conversation, host Nick Houpt sits down with Dr. Desh, an award-winning, triple-board-certifi...
Legacy in Action: Chad Anfinson on Leadership, Family, and Reinventing Senior Care
What does real leadership look like when you’re building not just businesses, but people?In this inspiring episode of Life Well Balanced, host Nick Houpt sits down with Chad Anfinson, Executive Vice President of