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.
283. Why Most Functional Medicine Clinics Struggle to Grow-And How to Fix It with Andrew Newland
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right—posting on social, running ads, trying new funnels—but your functional medicine clinic still isn’t growing, this episode is for you.
I’m joined by Andrew Newland, Founder and CEO of Functional Medicine Marketing and author of Digital Marketing & SEO for Functional Medicine Practices. Since 2020, Andrew has helped clinics across the globe grow their practices with SEO-driven digital strategies that actually work. He’s known for his no-fluff approach and deep understanding of how to market functional and integrative medicine in a way that feels aligned, strategic, and sustainable.
In this episode, we dive into what most health practitioners get wrong about online marketing, how SEO can quietly become your best lead generator, and what it really means to approach your practice like a CEO—even if you’re still wearing all the hats.
282. The Gut Brain Connection in Business
In this solo episode, I’m sharing why your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s your business partner. The gut-brain connection is real, and if you’re not tending to your gut health, you’re likely sabotaging your ability to focus, lead, and show up in your business.
245. Mastering Visibility & Social Media Selling
This episode of Healthy Hustle dives into actionable strategies to help health and wellness coaches increase visibility and master social media selling. From crafting content pillars to using infographics and building confidence, you’ll learn how to connect with your ideal clients and create a strong online presence. Join Rachel Feldman as she shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed in the wellness space to building a successful business that truly serves.
