EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 27 MIN
From Burnout to Farm Life: A Radical Health Transformation
from The Balancing Point Podcast · host John Nieters
In this episode of The Balancing Point, I speak with Karl Okulove about the moment he was told he was about to die—and what he did next. We discuss stress, inflammation, weight gain, and the power of making a decisive life change. Karl shares how he walked away from his career, rebuilt his health, and created a completely new lifestyle rooted in simplicity and vitality.- - - - - Karl Okulove is a former chief operating engineer whose life changed after a life-threatening health diagnosis forced him to reevaluate everything. After years of chronic stress and declining health, he left his career, transformed his lifestyle, and rebuilt his well-being through diet, detoxification, and mindset shifts. Today, he lives on a small farm where he produces nutrient-dense food, raises livestock, and operates a freeze-dried food business focused on sustainability and health.Website: myhappyhens.com- - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: https://alamedaacupuncture.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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In this episode of The Balancing Point, I speak with Karl Okulove about the moment he was told he was about to die—and what he did next. We discuss stress, inflammation, weight gain, and the power of making a decisive life change. Karl shares how he walked away from his career, rebuilt his health, and created a completely new lifestyle rooted in simplicity and vitality.- - - - - Karl Okulove is a former chief operating engineer whose life changed after a life-threatening health diagnosis forced him to reevaluate everything. After years of chronic stress and declining health, he left his career, transformed his lifestyle, and rebuilt his well-being through diet, detoxification, and mindset shifts. Today, he lives on a small farm where he produces nutrient-dense food, raises livestock, and operates a freeze-dried food business focused on sustainability and health.Website: myhappyhens.com- - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: https://alamedaacupuncture.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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