In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Darren Schmidt, a holistic doctor and the founder of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor, the nation’s largest non-insurance nutrition clinic. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Schmidt has helped tens of thousands of people reverse chronic illness using nutrition, detoxification, and lifestyle-based strategies.After surviving multiple toxic exposures himself, Dr. Schmidt went on to develop MVX Plus, a groundbreaking blood test designed to identify health vulnerabilities years before symptoms appear. Together, we dive deep into root-cause healing, cellular health, toxicity, mold exposure, malnutrition, mitochondrial dysfunction, and his 7-Step Blueprint to Optimal Health, which empowers people to achieve lasting wellness naturally—without chasing symptoms.
292. Why January Is a Great Time to Launch
In this solo episode of the Healthy Hustle Podcast, I’m breaking down the truth about January launches. If you’ve ever asked, “Should I wait until February?” or “Did I miss my chance if I didn’t launch Jan 1st?” — this episode is for you.
291. Overcoming Binge and Emotional Eating with Amber Romaniuk
This episode goes far beyond surface-level food advice. Together, Rachel and Amber explore how trauma, nervous system dysregulation, inner-child wounds, hormones, and gut health all intersect with binge and emotional eating—and what true healing actually looks like.
290. Why a Podcast Is Your #1 Visibility Strategy in 2026
In this powerful episode of the Healthy Hustle Podcast, Rachel sits down with Dr. Patrick K. Porter, a neuroscience expert, inventor of BrainTap®, and founder of BrainTap Technologies. With decades of experience helping over 120,000 people—including pro athletes, veterans, and high achievers—Dr. Porter shares practical, science-backed strategies to boost focus, improve sleep, and build resilience so you can show up as your best self in life and business. His work blends brainwave science, visualization, and neuroplasticity to make peak mental performance achievable for everyone.
289. How I Would Start My Coaching Business in 2026
2026 is the year of simplicity marketing—and in this episode, Rachel breaks down the exact step-by-step process to launch (or relaunch) your coaching business without overwhelm, burnout, perfectionism, or tech spirals. Whether you’re a brand-new health, wellness, life, or mindset coach, or rebuilding your business with more clarity, this episode gives you the foundations you MUST have in place to succeed.
Rachel walks you through exactly what to focus on (and what to ignore), plus the clear roadmap that helps you attract clients, build trust, show up consistently, and turn your passion into a profitable coaching practice.
288. Train Your Brain Like a Muscle Boost Focus, Sleep, and Resilience with Dr. Patrick Porter
In this powerful episode of the Healthy Hustle Podcast, Rachel sits down with Dr. Patrick K. Porter, a neuroscience expert, inventor of BrainTap®, and founder of BrainTap Technologies. With decades of experience helping over 120,000 people—including pro athletes, veterans, and high achievers—Dr. Porter shares practical, science-backed strategies to boost focus, improve sleep, and build resilience so you can show up as your best self in life and business. His work blends brainwave science, visualization, and neuroplasticity to make peak mental performance achievable for everyone.
287. Fasting Without the Stress with Renee Fitton
In today’s episode of the Healthy Hustle Podcast, we’re joined by Renee Fitton, MS, RD, a longevity dietitian and Director of Education at ProLon®, the company behind the revolutionary fasting-mimicking diet (FMD). With a master’s degree in Healthspan and Longevity Nutrition from USC and years of experience working alongside leading longevity researcher Dr. Valter Longo, Renee breaks down everything you think you know about fasting—and introduces an approach designed for real-life sustainability.
286. How to Sell with Storytelling Without Sounding Salesy
In this solo episode, I’m walking you through the exact types of stories that helped me go from 66 undercharged clients to a fully aligned business model that actually converts—with ease. I share how I shifted from overthinking every post to telling stories that made people see themselves in my offers.
285. The Mouth-Body Connection: Transforming Oral Health into Whole-Body Healing with Dr. Sanda Moldovan
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sanda Moldovan, a board-certified periodontist, certified nutritionist, and renowned leader in biological dentistry. After struggling with brain fog, chronic fatigue, and gut issues, Dr. Sanda traced it all back to mercury fillings and hidden oral infections. Her healing journey completely shifted her view of oral care—and today, she’s on a mission to revolutionize modern dentistry.
She now integrates detoxification, functional nutrition, and oral-microbiome science to help people heal at the root. Dr. Sanda is the founder of Orasana®, a line of natural products for oral and gut health, and host of The Holistic Dentistry Show. She’s also a regular guest on CBS, The Doctors, and Hallmark Channel, bringing her expertise to global audiences who are ready to rethink their dental care from the inside out.
284. How to Overcome the Fear of Showing Up on Video
If you’ve ever said, “I hate how I sound on camera,” or “I’ll start recording when I feel more confident,” this episode is for you.
Today, I’m walking you through the mindset, strategy, and tech behind showing up confidently on video—even if you’re starting with nothing but a phone and a window. I’ll share the personal story of how I went from rerecording videos in a sweat to showing up raw and real—and actually getting clients from my videos.
We’ll unpack the real fear (spoiler: it’s not about the camera), how to reframe visibility, and what equipment you really need to get started. Whether you’re recording reels, going live, or just trying to stop cringing when you watch yourself back—this is your permission slip to show up imperfectly and still create impact.
