The Wellness Show

Episode Summary: A behind-the-scenes look at the Mike Murphy 90-Day Health & Wellness Project — a content-marketing case study built around getting into shape at a local spin studio, told through personal goals, a client win-win, and the gear used to document it all. What You'll Learn Why Mike sees physical and mental health as foundational to business success The 90-day Health & Wellness Project with Cycle Guroo, a Naples, FL spin studio client Mike's personal goals and the client's business goals for the project The gear used to document the project in video, audio, and text "To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." — Buddha Health as the Foundation There's no doubt in Mike's mind that the secret to success in business and happiness in life is health — physical and mental both. School and work culture tends to prioritize hard work and grades over movement and creative outlets, but a balance of both is the winning combination. Current state, in summary: decent shape for 48, but with room to improve — chronic back issues from a lifetime of bad posture, and occasional breathing trouble that comes with it. Routine: 15–20 miles of biking daily, plus at least 5 miles of walking. Eating leans healthy and light by preference, not discipline — no fast food or fried food in recent memory. Even with a laid-back approach to exercise, back pain, headaches, and stress are present and mostly ignored rather than addressed. The logic: elevate physical and mental health to an optimal state alongside sharpening content and education skills, and the result is a genuinely unstoppable combination. People are drawn to confidence and positive energy — and good physical and mental health is where that comes from. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." — Lao Tzu The 2018 Mike Murphy Health & Wellness Project Background: Mike had been consulting for Cycle Guroo, an indoor cycling/spinning studio in Naples, FL, on content marketing and social media strategy to drive local business and position the studio as the place to build physical and mental health through exercise, empowerment, and confidence. What is spinning? A high-intensity stationary-bike workout with a tension wheel simulating hills, loud music, colored lighting, and an instructor calling out direction and encouragement — closer to a concert than a gym class. The project: a 90-day exercise program at the studio (ending April 15, 2018), documented start to finish in audio, video, and text across Instagram Stories, this podcast, and eventually YouTube and livestreams. The content does double duty — building Mike's personal brand while serving as a real case study and transformation proof for the studio to use with prospective clients. Personal goals: A solid early-morning routine to boost productivity all d… Read the complete show notes and resources on mikemurphy.ai. Support the show Subscribe To Weekly Newsletter: AI Unplugged Connect With Me 🌐 Website 📧 Newsletter 🎥 YouTube 🐦 X 💼 LinkedIn Comments, Questions & Feedback: [email protected]