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.
Life Well Balanced Podcast
You're Addicted To Stress: And Don't Even Know It
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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 real connection between stress, identity, trauma, and long-term health.
After losing her brother to an opioid overdose and navigating years of personal health struggles, Ashlyn rebuilt her life through nervous system regulation, breathwork, visualization, and radical self-awareness. Now, she teaches others how to move from survival mode into alignment.
In this episode, we explore:
☑️ The science behind breathwork and why it works immediately
☑️ Identity shifts, burnout, and outgrowing old versions of yourself
☑️ Visualization, neuroplasticity, and rewiring your future
☑️ The difference between productivity and purpose
If you are high-performing on the outside but chaotic on the inside, this conversation is your reset.
Because balance is not about doing less. It is about regulating better.
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Connect with Dr. Ashlyn Schwartz
🌐 www.thecollectiveom.com
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlyn-schwartz-public-health/
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Hosted by Nick Houpt: linkedin.com/in/nicolas-houpt-b21b9b45/
Produced by Steven Baxendale: linkedin.com/in/steven-r-baxendale/
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Email us at: Lifewellbalancedpodcast@gmail.com
