Ep. 3 From Inc. 5000 to Inner Peace- Craig Cooke's Journey

What happens when the life you built no longer aligns with who you are? In this episode, Chrissie Morgan talks with entrepreneur, author, and energy practitioner Craig Cooke, who shares his powerful journey from building a multi-million dollar digital marketing agency to embracing Qigong, energy healing, and inner alignment. Craig opens up about how stress, burnout, and physical symptoms forced him to reevaluate what success truly means.  This episode dives into the connection between energy and health, spiritual growth through business, and what it looks like to rebuild from the inside out. You'll Learn: How burnout can become the catalyst for transformation The role of Qigong and energy healing in reversing health challenges How business success and spiritual growth can coexist How to navigate identity shifts beyond roles, titles, and external validation Key Takeaways: Burnout is often a signal for realignment Qigong helped Craig reverse health challenges and reconnect to purpose Business and spirituality can work together Self-care is essential for sustainable leadership Identity evolves beyond roles, titles, and external validation Timestamps: 00:00  Introduction to Craig Cooke's Journey 03:59  The Birth of Rhythm and Early Challenges 06:52  Growth and Evolution of Rhythm 09:45  The Cost of Success 12:44  Realizations and Health Challenges 15:39  The Turning Point: Embracing Change 19:00  Reversing Health Issues and Lifestyle Changes 21:55  Deciding to Sell the Business 25:03  Post-Sale Reflections and Qigong Introduction 30:40  The Healing Power of Medical Qigong 31:37  Spiritual Qigong and Divine Connection 33:28  Qigong for Business Professionals 34:25  Writing Business Kung Fu and the Creative Process 36:49  The Five Elements of Success 41:38  Finding Balance in Life 45:29  Self-Care as the Foundation of Service 50:44  Redefining Identity Beyond Titles 56:27  Navigating Life's Shifts with Intention   More From Craig Cooke Book: Business Kung Fu - https://a.co/d/e6XWFfl Websites: Digital Strategy: https://csquaredpro.io Energy Healing: https://c2energymedicine.com Social Media: Instagram (personal):  https://www.instagram.com/craigcooke Instagram (Energy Medicine): https://www.instagram.com/c2energymedicine X (Twitter): https://x.com/craigcooke TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@csquared.777   Hosted by Chrissie Morgan, Physical Therapist, Master Life Coach, and creator of The Body Awareness Method. Subscribe on Substack for early access and reflections: https://www.substack.com/whoareyounow   Instagram: @whoareyounowpodcast Behind the scenes:  @chrissiecorner Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhoAreYouNowPodcast Podcast hub: https://whoareyounowpodcast.com