Uncommonly Remarkable

Send us Fan MailMost people assume that if something works, they should keep doing it.And for a while, that’s true.Routines, habits, and structure can help you manage stress and bring things back under control. But there’s a point where those same approaches stop producing the same result—and most people don’t recognize it when that happens.Instead, they try to do it better.More consistency. More discipline. More control.In this episode, I walk through why that instinct can start to work against you, how the gap between effort and outcome gets misread as personal failure, and how to recognize when what you’re doing is no longer matched to what you’re dealing with.This isn’t about abandoning self-help. It’s about understanding where it applies—and where it doesn’t.If you’re enjoying Uncommonly Remarkable, you can follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening. It helps more people find the show.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailMost people collapse very different experiences into the same category — stress, burnout, depression — and assume they’re all versions of the same thing.They’re not.And when you misread what you’re actually experiencing, the response doesn’t match. Sometimes that means underreacting to something serious. Sometimes it means treating something normal like it’s a crisis.In this episode, I walk through the differences between stress, emotional distress, depression, and crisis — not as clinical labels, but as functional states that require different responses. I also explore why certain groups, including military personnel, veterans, and first responders, face higher risk, how repeated experience shapes mental patterns through neuroplasticity, and where the line is between self-help and getting help.The goal isn’t to diagnose anything. It’s to give you a clearer way to recognize where you are — so you can respond in a way that actually helps.If this episode resonates, consider sharing it with someone who might need it.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailIf you have ever tried to change how you eat, how you train, or how you take care of yourself, there is a moment that almost always shows up where it feels like you have stopped or fallen off.In this episode, I look at that moment more closely.Most people interpret it as a break in consistency, but it is often not a break at all. It is part of the pattern. The expectation that consistency should feel smooth, continuous, and controlled does not match how routines actually unfold in real life, where interruptions, shifts in structure, and changes in energy are normal.Over time, the role of novelty becomes more apparent. What initially feels engaging and purposeful becomes familiar, and that familiarity is often misinterpreted as a loss of discipline or motivation, even though it is a natural transition into repetition.From there, it becomes easy to assume that something has gone wrong, when in reality the experience has simply changed.This episode explores why that shift happens, why willpower is often misidentified as the problem, and how routines are shaped not only by intention but also by environment and underlying biological signals.When you look at the full pattern, consistency is not defined by the absence of disruption, but by what continues through it.Key ideas from this episode:Why the feeling of “falling off” is often part of the pattern, not a break from itThe difference between how consistency is expected to feel and how it actually shows upThe role of novelty and why repetition feels different over timeHow boredom and changes in structure are often misinterpretedWhy willpower is often incorrectly identified as the limiting factorThe role of environment in supporting or disrupting routinesThe emerging understanding of how biological signals may influence patterns of behavior••Why consistency includes disruption rather than avoiding itUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailLast time, I talked about how the visual standard for the human body has changed over time, and how what looks strong or healthy today would have looked unusual just a few decades ago.But even if you understand that those standards are distorted, there’s a deeper problem: most people still can’t accurately evaluate their own health.In this episode, I explore why that happens.The tools people rely on—what they see in the mirror, what the scale shows, how they feel day to day—are constantly changing, which makes the signal unstable. At the same time, the reference point people compare themselves to has shifted, often toward highly curated or unrepresentative examples.When both the signal and the reference point are unclear, the evaluation never settles.From there, behavior starts to change. People adjust constantly, respond to short-term feedback, and end up misreading whether what they’re doing is actually working.The result isn’t a lack of effort or discipline. It’s a measurement problem.This episode looks at how that problem develops, and why the signals people rely on most are often the least reliable over time.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan Mailvery generation carries an idea of what a healthy or strong human body is supposed to look like. The surprising part is how dramatically those expectations change even though the biology of the human body remains largely the same.From ancient sculpture to action figures, from Batman to Barbie, cultural images of the body have gradually shifted toward more extreme and exaggerated forms. Over time those images begin to feel normal, and people start comparing themselves to standards that very few humans could realistically sustain.In this episode, I explore how body expectations have evolved across history and popular culture, why modern media amplifies those ideals, and how those changing expectations influence the way people see themselves.More importantly, we ask a simpler question: what does a capable human body actually need in order to function well across an entire lifetime?Because the answer to that question often looks very different from the images we see most often.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailI have intentionally avoided talking about eyes on this show — even though I am an optometrist — because I never wanted the conversation to narrow into prescriptions and lenses. But vision is larger than refractive error.Vision determines autonomy. It affects how safely you drive, how steadily you move, and how independently you age. It also provides one of the only direct windows into living neural tissue and blood vessels anywhere in the body.In this episode, I explain why clarity alone does not define visual health, how contrast sensitivity and color discrimination can change before acuity does, how systemic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia reveal themselves in ocular tissue before symptoms appear, and why routine eye exams function as both performance evaluation and systemic insight. The hope is to reframe eye care as infrastructure maintenance — not cosmetic correction.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailWe recently talked about protein as infrastructure — an ongoing expense tied to what we expect our bodies to maintain. That framing still stands.But there’s a broader mistake that often shows up before we even get to the accounting.When we want to improve muscle, recovery, or long-term health, we usually start by asking how much protein we should eat. The question isn’t wrong. It’s just rarely the first one that matters.In this episode, I explore why hierarchy matters more than detail — why mechanical stress and recovery come before macronutrient precision, why sleep shapes adaptation more than we admit, and why optimization layered onto instability rarely produces resilience.Muscle is built through stress, repair, and time. Protein supports that system. It does not initiate it.If we’re serious about strength and healthspan, the first question isn’t how much.It’s what comes first.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailProtein dominates health conversations — but are we focusing on the wrong lever? In this conversation, Carson and I unpack muscle preservation, hormones, fiber, and where peptides actually fit into long-term health.Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients in modern health culture. But true protein deficiency in the United States is rare — while other foundational elements of health are often overlooked.In this conversation with Carson, we step back from the macro-counting mindset and look at the bigger physiological picture.We discuss: • Why protein deficiency is uncommon — and why fiber deficiency is not • The real drivers of muscle preservation as we age • Resistance training vs. macronutrient obsession • Sleep, endocrine balance, and recovery • The difference between exogenous hormones and peptide stimulation • Growth hormone modulation and long-term risk • Short-term performance vs. long-term healthspanThis episode is less about how many grams you’re eating — and more about which levers actually move the needle.If you care about strength, recovery, metabolic health, and longevity, this conversation reframes where your attention might belong.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailMost people who say they function fine on six hours of sleep are not lying. They are describing how it feels. The problem is that sleep loss alters perception before it causes obvious collapse.I explore how sleep architecture recalibrates emotional regulation, decision-making, and cognitive bandwidth; why subjective performance stabilizes while objective performance declines; how REM and deep sleep shape perception; and how modern habits fragment complete sleep cycles.Rather than focusing on muscle recovery or performance optimization, this episode examines the psychological cost of incomplete sleep and the mechanism-based steps that restore full cycles.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailThe body doesn’t follow nutrition rules. It keeps accounts.You can also checkout the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/ClVdbSaG_8QProtein is one of the places where that accounting becomes visible. Muscle tissue is constantly being built and broken down, and when intake doesn’t consistently exceed the cost of what the body is being asked to maintain, the system adjusts quietly. Not through breakdown, but through reduced margin.In this episode, I explain why protein functions less like advice and more like infrastructure—why moderation only works when total intake clears demand, why aging raises the cost without announcing it, and why inefficiency often appears long before obvious loss.This is not about chasing targets or extremes.It’s about funding the assets you expect your body to keep.This is Uncommonly Remarkable. Thanks for listening.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailMost people take supplements expecting clear, predictable results.In practice, supplements rarely work that way — not because they’re useless, but because expectations are misaligned with how the body actually adapts.In this episode, I explain:Why supplements feel inconsistent even when people “do everything right”The difference between support and substitutionWhy context matters more than the product itselfHow expectations, physiology, and behavior quietly shape outcomesThis isn’t a takedown of supplements.It’s a clearer way to think about what they can — and can’t — reasonably do.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailThis is an authored monologue from Uncommonly Remarkable℠.Burnout doesn’t usually come from a lack of motivation. It shows up in people who are capable, disciplined, and consistent—often the ones holding the most responsibility. In this episode, I explore why burnout is often caused by structure rather than effort, how identity load becomes concentrated over time, and why relying on a single pillar for meaning and stability makes even strong systems fragile.I introduce an alternative model—one that distributes load, restores margin, and allows ambition to continue without collapse. This is a conversation about design, not disengagement; architecture, not grit.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailThis is an authored monologue from Uncommonly Remarkable℠.Most people don’t fail at fitness because they lack discipline — they fail because they’re running a system that was never designed for real human lives.In this episode, Artis explains why motivation-based fitness plans break down, how time and complexity sabotage consistency, and why better design beats willpower every time. Drawing from a recent conversation with PJ Glassey, this monologue reframes fitness as an engineering problem rather than a character test.If fitness has always felt harder than it should, this episode offers a simpler, more sustainable way to think about progress — one built around routine, fit, and realistic behavior instead of hype.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailThis is an authored monologue from Uncommonly Remarkable.We tend to recognize mental health struggles when they look like crisis — when things fall apart, when someone withdraws, when distress becomes visible. But many people struggle in a different way. They function. They perform. They stay disciplined. And because of that, their distress often goes unnamed.In this monologue, I explore a pattern that shows up frequently — especially in men — where discipline becomes a coping mechanism. Structure, control, and self-regulation begin as stabilizing tools, but over time can turn rigid, narrowing life rather than expanding it. This often appears around eating, exercise, body image, and performance, where behaviors that look admirable on the outside quietly carry emotional weight underneath.This isn’t about blame or diagnosis. It’s about learning to recognize when discipline is serving health — and when it’s being used to manage uncertainty, anxiety, or identity pressure instead.Some of this thinking has been shaped by past conversations on the show. If this topic resonates, there’s a longer and more nuanced conversation available with George Mycock, where we explore these ideas with clinical depth and care.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailThis is an authored monologue from Uncommonly Remarkable.Personal health responsibility is not about blame — it’s about clarity.In this episode, I explore the line between what healthcare systems are built to do and what they can never fully own for us. Acute care saves lives. But long-term health still depends on daily decisions, awareness, and personal agency.This is a conversation about responsibility, not judgment — and about what changes when you stop waiting for systems to do work only you can do.This is Uncommonly Remarkable. Thanks for listening.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailThis is an authored monologue from Uncommonly Remarkable.Gratitude is usually treated as a mindset shift — but the body experiences it first. Chronic stress, dissatisfaction, and vigilance create a real physiological cost over time, even when we don’t feel “burned out.”In this episode, I explain why gratitude isn’t abstract or emotional fluff, but a biological signal that influences the nervous system, recovery, and long-term health.This is Uncommonly Remarkable. Thanks for listening.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailI’m joined by cardiologist Julius Torelli for a conversation on how thoughts, stress, and daily habits shape physical health. We explore chronic illness, the limits of modern medicine, the physiological effects of gratitude, and what it means to take ownership of well-being. Julius also shares his path from traditional cardiology to founding Gratefully Well.Learn more at https://gratefullywell.comUncommonly Remarkable is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health. I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailA lot of people don’t feel great — but because they’ve felt that way for years, they call it “normal.”Chronic fatigue. Bloating. Brain fog. Low drive. Relying on caffeine just to function. None of that feels urgent enough to act on, so it becomes a baseline instead of a signal.In this monologue, I unpack a simple but important idea: your “normal” might actually be symptoms — and the gut is often where that story begins.We talk about why most people don’t have a true baseline, how gut health and immune activation can quietly drain energy and clarity, why food reactions are often hidden in plain sight, and how to think about symptoms as feedback rather than flaws.This perspective was shaped in part by a deeper conversation with holistic nutritionist Bryan Hardy, where we explored gut permeability, food reactions, men’s health, and why so many people wait until pain forces action.Full-length conversation with Bryan Hardy:https://open.spotify.com/episode/41zam84cmABqH5xQOXEfdX?si=wqIOmQP2ShOhF94dKRo-PAUncommonly Remarkable is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailMost health problems don’t appear overnight.They develop quietly—as signals—long before symptoms show up.In this episode, I explore a different way of thinking about health: not as diets, hacks, or genetic destiny, but as feedback, resilience, and direction over time.We talk about why biology rarely “breaks,” why genetics usually aren’t the main driver, how metabolic flexibility shapes long-term health and mental clarity, and why learning to notice early signals matters far more than reacting to symptoms.This perspective was shaped in part by a deeper conversation with Daniel Tausan, founder of Timeline Sciences, where we explored how cellular signaling, metabolism, and environment interact to influence healthspan.Full conversation (audio):Uncommonly Remarkable is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health. I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailMost relationships don’t break in one big moment — they drift through small, unspoken patterns.Relationship mentor Peter Anderson shares how couples can reconnect by understanding the nervous system, practicing true listening, and bringing back play (without using humor in a way that cuts). We explore emotional safety, repair after conflict, and practical ways to communicate needs without blame.Learn more: https://playforcouple.co.uk/Why the “10% issue” is often the top of the icebergDance, posture, and reading relational energyHumor that connects vs humor that deconstructsWhy “being the nice one” can create resentmentListening as regulation: feeling seen and heardMindfulness + Nonviolent Communication for repairPolyvagal theory and co-regulation in conflictPeter’s book/framework + how to work with himUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailWhat actually happens to the brain after trauma — and why do some people get stuck in PTSD while others grow stronger?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Bhargav Patel, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow at Brown, researcher on trauma and post-traumatic growth, former chief medical officer of a healthcare AI company, and founder of a vegan nutrition startup.We explore how neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and neurogenesis shape the brain; how nutrition, sleep, and movementset the foundation for mental health; and how technology, blue light, and constant dopamine hits from our devices are changing attention, anxiety, and ADHD — especially in kids.We also dig into:Why trauma doesn’t affect everyone the same wayHow trauma-focused therapies help people process horrific experiencesThe unique burden on first responders and veteransWhere AI, chatbots, and telehealth can genuinely expand access to careHow AI scribing and automation might finally give clinicians more time with patientsBhargav’s upcoming book, Trauma Transformed (early 2026), pulls much of this work together — offering a hopeful view of what healing and post-traumatic growth can look like.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailBiohacking isn’t supposed to be a personality trait or a toy box of gadgets. Done well, it’s a structured way to improve your healthspan – how well you live, not just how long.In this conversation, Troy Laing, founder of Culture OC in Newport Beach, shares how he went from a childhood marked by trauma and addiction to building a biohacking and regenerative health center that blends psychology, technology and community.We talk about:What “biohacking” actually means when you strip away the hypeHealthspan vs lifespan and why living longer doesn’t mean living betterHow float therapy and sensory deprivation can unlock deep emotional releasesThe right way to use breathwork to control fight-or-flight and prepare for changeCold plunges: inflammation, immune benefits, mental resilience and testosteroneWhy timing your cold plunge matters if you care about muscle growthInfrared saunas vs traditional saunas and what “detox” really looks likeWhy hyperbaric oxygen is Troy’s “if I could only pick one” therapyHow he coordinates care with physicians for clients dealing with cancer and chronic illnessThe difference between self-education and self-diagnosis – and how to ask better questions of your doctorIf you’re curious about biohacking but skeptical of trends, this episode will help you understand the science, the mindset and the practical ways to use these tools without losing the plot.Connect with Culture OC:Website: https://www.cultureoc.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureoc_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CultureOCLearn more about Uncommonly Remarkable:Website: https://www.uncommonlyremarkable.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncommonlyremarkableUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan Mail21 minutes, twice a week. PJ from XGYM explains how strict time-under-tension and true muscle failure produce real-world strength and endurance—without bulking or joint risk. We dig into functional vs. traditional training, why “dense” muscle matters, the X-Scream cable system, brain-type-based coaching for adherence, and the five most practical habits to protect brain health.LinksXGYM: https://xgym.comBrain Type Test: https://braintype.meUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailMidlife isn’t a diet. It’s a strategy. Dr. Christine Boev (PhD, RN, CPT) shares a women-specific plan for perimenopause and menopause: lift heavy to protect muscle and bones, prioritize protein, use creatine/collagen/whey intelligently, and talk with your provider about whether HRT fits you. We discuss why “cardio isn’t king,” how GLP-1s can accelerate muscle loss, why the scale is misleading, and better ways to measure progress (hello, DEXA).LinksDr. Boev’s site: https://mastermenopause.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/dr.christineboevHighlights• Female protocols ≠ “small male” protocols• Muscle is the longevity organ• Protein targets that actually move the needle• Creatine’s benefits for brain & muscle (and dosing basics)• HRT myths vs. modern evidenceDisclaimer: This is educational content, not medical advice.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailYou move, you try to eat well… and then you hit the supplement aisle and everything falls apart.Every bottle looks the same. Every label promises “immune support” and “optimal wellness.” And somewhere between RDI, “doctor recommended,” and TikTok trends, it’s hard to know what actually matters.In this episode, Artis sits down with James Garland, VP of Marketing for Pure TheraPro Rx and a veteran integrative nutritionist with 20+ years in the health and wellness world. James has spent his career helping people cut through supplement hype and understand the difference between bare-minimum nutrition and truly supporting long-term health. Go Slow To Go Fast Podcast+1They dig into:Why movement + real food are the foundation—but usually aren’t enough anymoreHow soil depletion, industrial farming, and modern life changed the nutrient profile of our foodThe difference between RDI (recommended daily intake) and optimal daily intake—and why “within range” on your labs doesn’t always mean “optimal”What MTHFR and methylation actually are, and why the wrong B vitamins can make some people feel worse instead of betterSimple ways to spot low-quality supplements: fillers, “other ingredients,” tablet vs capsule, and moreWhy trying to “min–max” your health can backfire—and how to aim for sustainable, real-life balance insteadA practical starting stack James thinks almost everyone can benefit from (and why multivitamins are not all created equal)This is not about chasing perfection. It’s about understanding the system you live in, asking better questions when you get your labs back, and choosing supplements that actually have a chance to move the needle for you.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailTim Thomas went from Australian Special Forces Commando to founder of Breathwork in Bed, an app that helps people restore sleep, calm, and clarity through the power of breath.In this episode, Tim and Dr. Artis Beatty explore how breath controls everything—from focus and energy to emotional healing. Tim shares his near-death military experiences, the science of sleep deprivation, and guides a live breathwork session you can follow along with.Try the “Breath of Possibility” and the “Breath of Peace” and feel your body shift in real time.🔗 Learn more:🌐 Website: https://breathworkinbed.com.au/📱 iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathwork-in-bed-app/id6575362285🤖 Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.breathworkinbed.bibsleepapp20📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed/Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailPhysicist-turned-counselor Lincoln Stoller explains how reason, emotion, and neurology combine to reshape behavior and resolve deep patterns. We cover neurofeedback, hypnosis, dreamwork, and practical tools for repatterning thought and reaction—plus insights from Operating Manual for Enlightenment.Website & Blog: https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/Books by Lincoln Stoller: https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/books/Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailMidlife doesn’t have to mean decline. After developing eczema in her 40s, Ana discovered that skin health is deeply tied to hormones, nutrition, and vitality. Through natural oils, traditional Chinese medicine, and joyful movement, she restored her glow and energy—and now helps other women do the same.In this episode of Uncommonly Remarkable, Ana shares her story, her research-backed skincare approach, and why balancing energy and lifestyle matters as much as topical treatments.Learn more at www.manupos.skincare.live.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailWhat if a simple glove could restore strength, reduce pain, and help people live independently again?That’s the story of Metaflex, invented by Téa Phillips. Inspired by her grandmother’s struggle with arthritis, Téa went all in—leaving her job, cashing out her savings, and navigating patents, FDA approval, and manufacturing challenges.Today, Metaflex is helping thousands with arthritis, carpal tunnel, stroke rehab, and more.In this episode, Téa shares her entrepreneurial journey, the science behind Metaflex, and what it takes to turn an idea into a life-changing invention.Learn more and connect with Téa:Metaflex Website – https://metaflexglove.comTéa Phillips on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/teaphillipsTéa Phillips on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/teaphillipsATS Innovations on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-innovationsMetaflex on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/metaflexgloveMetaflex on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/metaflexgloveMetaflex on TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@metaflexgloveUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailSonnie Braxton’s life reads like a novel—Ebola research in Hungary, vaccine development in Sri Lanka, raising kids in Switzerland during COVID, and surviving a near-fatal health crisis. But her story didn’t stop there. She left corporate science to follow her calling as a coach and founder of Grace Under Fire, helping women lead with confidence and balance.In this episode of Uncommonly Remarkable, Sonnie shares:Her journey from virologist to founderLife abroad during the pandemicThe near-death experience that changed her foreverHow mission work, motherhood, and faith guide her new chapter🌐 Learn more at grace-under-fire.com💬 Follow Sonnie on LinkedIn and Facebook: Cassandra L. BraxtonUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailWhen Barry Adkins’ son Kevin died of alcohol poisoning at 18, his world collapsed. Instead of giving in to despair, Barry strapped on a backpack, placed Kevin’s ashes inside, and walked 1,400 miles from Arizona to Montana—telling his son’s story to students along the way.In this heartfelt episode of Uncommonly Remarkable, Barry shares how tragedy became a mission, the lessons he learned about adversity and forgiveness, and why he now dedicates his life to helping young people make better choices.Learn more at kevinslastwalk.com.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailIs your body holding onto emotions you're not even aware of?John Munro says yes — and Qigong might be the missing link to healing.In this powerful episode, Qigong master and founder of Long White Cloud Qigong, John Munro, breaks down the ancient practice of Qigong and how it applies to modern life. From emotional release to posture correction and stress relief, Qigong is more than just movement — it's a life-changing practice that reconnects you with your energy, your body, and your purpose.🎯 Topics covered:The difference between Qigong, Tai Chi, and YogaHow emotions live in the body and affect our organsWhy posture and breath are keys to emotional releaseThe surprising Neolithic origins of QigongReal-life stories of transformation, healing, and awareness🌐 Explore John's courses and free resources at: https://www.longwhitecloudqigong.com📚 Check out the "Life-Changing Qigong" book featuring student stories📍 Find an instructor near you or train online🔔 Subscribe to Uncommonly Remarkable for more conversations with experts who challenge the norm and awaken the extraordinary.#UncommonlyRemarkable #JohnMunro #Qigong #EmotionalHealing #ChineseMedicine #EnergyWork #Healthspan #SelfHealing #LongWhiteCloudQigong #QiFlowUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailMatt Potratz lived through what no one thought possible. Once an elite-level snowmobiler featured in blockbuster films, he was crushed by an avalanche, declared brain dead, and left with a paralyzed arm and intense phantom pain. But Matt didn’t just survive—he rebuilt his life with purpose. In this episode, Matt shares the unfiltered reality of recovery, the miracle moments that saved his life, and how adversity became his greatest teacher.He now travels the country as a motivational speaker, runs a successful business, and is a proud father of seven.📘 Two Hands: A Life Radically Changed in 12 Seconds🌐 mattmotivates.comUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailSeventeen years on the frontlines of emergency care gave Jenn Johnson, RN a unique perspective on medicine, intuition, and resilience. Known as Nurse Jenn and author of Nursing Intuition, she joins Uncommonly Remarkable to share her story from battling burnout during COVID to helping new nurses trust themselves and thrive.In this conversation, we explore:The overlooked role of intuition in patient careWhat COVID taught her about resilience and leadershipBurnout, recovery, and why so many nurses are leaving the fieldTools and strategies for new grads stepping into nursingWhy patients should lean into their own intuition, tooWhether you’re a healthcare worker, a patient, or someone curious about the future of medicine, Jenn’s story is both raw and inspiring.📘 Get her book Nursing Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity and Survive Your Career on Amazon, Indigo, or Barnes & Noble🔗 Learn more: https://www.nursejenn.ca https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennifer-A-Johnson-RN/author/B0D1NBF18K📱 Follow her on Instagram and TikTok: @ernurse.jenn💼 Connect on LinkedIn: Jennifer Johnson, BScN, RN🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with those challenging the status quo.#HealthcarePodcast #BurnoutRecovery #UncommonlyRemarkableUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your body breaks down at 18—and doctors offer no answers? Bryan Hardy shares his incredible journey from near-death to vibrant health, and how his struggles with digestion, burnout, and low testosterone led him to create Revitalized Man, a program helping men heal their guts and reclaim their vitality.We talk about:How gut health drives energy, immunity, mood, and hormonesWhy bloating, gas, and fatigue are early warning signsThe truth about “normal” digestion—and how to reset itBryan’s exact framework for working with autoimmune clientsHow men can optimize testosterone and drive without medication💥 Grab Bryan’s free cheat sheet: revitalizedman.com/guide#MensHealth #GutBrainAxis #TestosteroneBoost #FunctionalMedicine #UncommonlyRemarkable #NutritionHealing #BryanHardy #HolisticHealth #EnergyAndVitalityUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailWhy do so many of us feel not good enough—and how does that shape our lives?This week on Uncommonly Remarkable, I sit down with Sabrina Trobak, counselor and author of Not Good Enough, to explore the deep roots of anxiety, addiction, and emotional disconnection. We unpack how core beliefs form during childhood, how they get reinforced through coping strategies like anger and avoidance, and why emotional literacy is essential for true healing.This conversation is a roadmap for anyone ready to understand themselves more deeply—and finally break the cycle.🔗 Learn more: trobakholistic.org📘 Not Good Enough – Available now on Amazon#MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #AnxietyHelp #CoreBeliefs #UncommonlyRemarkableUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailFrom yacht life in the South of France to transforming lives through subconscious reprogramming—Dr. Alain Salas shares his extraordinary journey and what led him to develop the Mind Clearing System. In this episode, we explore how emotional trauma, limiting beliefs, and subconscious programming affect our health and success—and how to rewrite the script.Whether you're battling chronic pain, emotional blocks, or just feel stuck, this conversation reveals the power within your own mind to heal and thrive.💡 Visit themindclearing.com and mention the podcast for a 30% discount on your first session.#HealingFromWithin #MindClearing #SubconsciousMind #DrAlainSalas #HolisticHealth #SelfHealing #EmotionalWellness #UncommonlyRemarkable #BrainBodyConnection #TransformationalHealingUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailElastin might be the most important protein you've never heard of.In this episode, bestselling author and health innovator Douglas Mulhall joins Uncommonly Remarkable to explain how this flexible, long-lasting fiber impacts everything from cardiovascular disease to glaucoma. You'll learn how elastin degradation contributes to aging, how hidden stressors like heavy metals and infections affect it, and what groundbreaking therapies are finally addressing it.We dive into:The immune response cascade triggered by elastin lossThe impact of elastin on optic nerves and intraocular pressureWhy current glaucoma treatments are only treating symptomsEmerging therapies aimed at reversing artery calcificationHow to find out if you're at risk📚 Find Douglas’ book Discovering the Nature of Longevity on Amazon🌐 Visit calcify.com for clinical trial updates and more resources#Longevity #Elastin #CardiovascularHealth #Optometry #BioInnovationUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailChronic back pain is the #1 cause of disability in the world—and yet most sufferers are told, “Nothing’s wrong.” In this episode, Ben O’Loghlin explains why most back pain isn’t caused by injury or visible damage, but by something far more surprising: chronic muscle tension rooted in the nervous system.Discover how the Alexander Technique helped Ben and others reverse pain that's lasted decades—without medications, surgeries, or constant treatments.Tune in to learn:What really causes non-specific back painWhy tension starts in the brain, not the bodyHow posture habits shape pain over timeWhy standard treatments often failSimple steps to begin retraining your body and nervous system🔗 Explore more at https://backrepublic.com#BackPain #Neuroscience #PainRelief #MindBodyHealth #UncommonlyRemarkable Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailAndrew Bolton doesn’t believe in “premium support”—he believes help should be standard. In this powerful conversation, Andrew shares how Tech Rescue evolved from a late-night idea to a 24/7 lifeline for seniors and families struggling with technology and access. From helping patients book doctors and set up telehealth to guiding grandparents through gaming with grandkids, Tech Rescue proves that real human support still matters.We talk about:Why help isn’t premium—it’s essentialThe origin story sparked by family momentsBridging tech and healthcare for isolated seniorsFuture trends in smart health tech and data ethicsWhat it means to build a company that puts people first📞 Learn more at techrescue.io or call 855-250-8586#TechForGood #DigitalInclusion #HumanSupportMatters #TechRescue #UncommonlyRemarkableUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailRyan Christensen isn’t your typical hypnotist. He’s a belief engineer, intelligence veteran, and author of Winter Peace, with a powerful framework for ending inner conflict and becoming the person you were always meant to be.In this raw and mind-opening conversation, Ryan shares how hypnosis, subconscious negotiation, and radical self-honesty can help you stop surviving and start living. Whether you’re carrying trauma, stuck in a success loop that still feels empty, or just tired of optimizing instead of healing — this one’s for you.We talk about:Why your mind never sabotages—it protectsThe treadmill of success and hidden emotional painHypnosis vs. psychedelics: what really healsRyan’s personal journey through autism, depression, and reinventionHow to rewrite your core beliefs and live with authenticity📘 Get Ryan’s book: Winter Peace on Amazon🌐 Connect at ryanthehypnotist.com#EmotionalHealing #HypnosisForGrowth #SubconsciousMind #AuthenticLiving #UncommonlyRemarkableUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailAlan Lazaros built a thriving life and business after a head-on car crash forced him to reevaluate everything. Today, he's the CEO of Next Level University and a speaker who helps others unlock deep fulfillment—not just success.In this candid conversation, Alan shares:The surprising truth about the fear of successHow his upbringing shaped his identity and driveThe “Five M’s of Motivation” and how they explain everythingWhat it takes to be externally successful and internally fulfilledWhy mastery and mission matter more than moneyWhether you’re a rising entrepreneur or just trying to find your footing, Alan’s journey will inspire and challenge you.Learn more: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com#PurposeDriven #AlanLazaros #NextLevelMindset #UncommonlyRemarkable #SelfBeliefUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailMusician, innovator, and educator Patrick Boylan joins the show to explore how we’re rethinking what it means to learn music—from ditching traditional song-based lessons to tapping into the power of AI and flow psychology. As the co-founder of Museflow, Patrick breaks down how his own struggles with music education shaped a more intuitive, brain-friendly way to teach piano—and soon, other instruments.🎹 We discuss:The failure of traditional music lessons (and what works better)How improvisation and pattern recognition build deeper musical fluencyWhy AI can unlock personalized, pressure-free learning experiencesThe neuroscience behind the “flow state” and its role in educationHow Museflow is democratizing music for everyone (with a special offer)Whether you're a frustrated former student, a lifelong musician, or just music-curious—this episode will change how you think about learning.🔗 Learn more at museflow.ai and use code Remarkable50 for 50% off for life.#MusicEducation #Museflow #FlowStateLearning #AIinEducation #PianoLearning #DigitalLearningTools #UncommonlyRemarkable #CreativeTech #LearnMusicOnlineUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a corporate procurement expert turns into a low-code AI evangelist? You get Paul Malott—founder of Automations24 and author of Unleashing the AI Cash Flow Machine—who joins Artis to break down how AI can empower small and mid-sized businesses without requiring deep tech expertise.In this episode, we explore:Why AI is more like a hammer than a carpenterHow businesses can identify what to automate (and what to leave alone)What “no-code” and “low-code” tools mean for entrepreneursThe ethical landmines and mindset shifts that come with automationAnd what Paul sees coming in the next 5–10 yearsWhether you're a tech-savvy founder or a small business owner just trying to keep up, this conversation will spark ideas and help you think more strategically about how to actually use AI.🎧 Listen, follow, and share if you’re building something remarkable.Check out Paul's book Unleashing the AI Cashflow Machine#ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessGrowth #NoCodeTools #FutureOfWork #EntrepreneurMindset #DigitalTransformation #UncommonlyRemarkable #AutomationStrategy #AItoolsUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Uncommonly Remarkable, we sit down with Steve Morris, former mechanical engineer and racing yacht designer turned executive coach. Steve shares powerful lessons from the ocean and the boardroom: how high-performing teams are built, what it takes to lead under pressure, and why physical and mental fitness are critical for sustained success. From helping boats win round-the-world races to guiding CEOs through strategic transformation, Steve’s journey offers a rare window into elite performance.You’ll learn:* What separates good teams from great ones* Why stress is inevitable—but how you respond to it is a choice* The surprising connection between physical health and mental clarity* How Steve is using his Colorado farm to help leaders reset and reimagine their visionWhether you're building a business, scaling a team, or looking to optimize your own performance, this episode is packed with insights.🎧 Listen, learn, and get grounded.📍 Learn more about Steve: https://stevemorriscoaching.com#leadershipdevelopment #teamperformance #executivecoaching #mentalfitness #businessstrategy #UncommonlyRemarkableVISIT US AT: https://www.uncommonlyremarkable.com/Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailCan we actually rewire our brains—and if so, how?In this eye-opening episode of Uncommonly Remarkable, I sit down with George Haymaker, a neuroscience educator and former addict turned coach, to explore how brain science can be a blueprint for deep personal change. George shares his raw and remarkable journey—from childhood trauma and addiction to healing through neuroplasticity—and breaks down what it really takes to transform old thought patterns and rebuild a more intentional life.What you'll learn:Why we get stuck—and how to break the cycleThe truth about how brain patterns form (and how to change them)How trauma, identity, and habit loops are wired in the brainThe science of sustainable behavior changeWhy your brain resists change—and how to make it want to cooperateHow long it takes to truly remodel your thinking (and how to start)Whether you're battling old habits, trying to become a better leader, or simply curious about how the brain works—this is a must-listen for anyone who believes real change is possible.🌐 Learn more about George: https://georgehaymaker.comUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailTerry Tucker has faced death more than once—and every time, he chose to live with purpose. In this powerful episode of Uncommonly Remarkable, Terry shares his extraordinary life journey: from Division I basketball player to undercover narcotics officer, SWAT hostage negotiator, cancer survivor, and motivational author.We explore:The mindset that helped Terry thrive through terminal cancerHow his “Four Truths” can guide anyone through adversityWhat being a hostage negotiator taught him about empathy and communicationHis emotional story of family, identity, and choosing chemo for loveWhy purpose—not fear—should shape your decisionsTerry’s story will make you rethink your pain, reframe failure, and refocus your life on what truly matters. This is not just about surviving—it’s about leading with courage, love, and conviction.🎯 Learn more at: https://www.motivationalcheck.comUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailDaniel Tausan, founder of Timeline Sciences, joins Uncommonly Remarkable to explore the cellular blueprint of long-term health. This conversation dives deep into stem cell science, the realities of DNA damage, and why most modern health advice misses the mark.We discuss:The biological basis of performance, resilience, and agingWhy you need to enter ketosis daily (and it’s not just about weight loss)The real story behind biomarkers and biological ageHow Daniel helps clients prevent disease and optimize cognitionWhether you’re already deep in the biohacking world or just starting to think about your health more intentionally, this episode offers an unfiltered look at what it takes to live longer and better—without the hype.🔗 Learn more at timelinesciences.comUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the way you present yourself is the one thing standing between you and your next big opportunity? Whether you’re leading a meeting, pitching an idea, or aiming for that next promotion, how you communicate defines your success.In today’s episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Bachman, a world-renowned presentation skills expert, executive coach, and former international opera director who has worked with legends like Luciano Pavarotti and Plácido Domingo. She now teaches professionals—especially women—how to become visible, valued, and heard in leadership roles.We dive deep into:✅ The hidden communication traps that hold women back in the workplace✅ How to navigate single-focus vs. multi-focus thinkers in conversations✅ The power of storytelling in leadership and persuasion✅ How strategic empathy can help you influence, engage, and inspire✅ The lessons from directing opera that translate into world-class leadershipIf you’ve ever felt unheard, overlooked, or struggled to communicate your value—this episode is for youUncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

Send us Fan Mail🎓 Reinventing Education and Life After Leadership | Dr. Sandy Chambers | Uncommonly Remarkable PodcastIn this inspiring and energizing conversation, I sit down with Dr. Sandy Chambers—a lifelong educator, former principal, TED-Ed Innovator, and wellness enthusiast—who has dedicated her life to transforming the way we think about education and leadership.We explore Sandy’s incredible journey:* How a temporary job as a teacher assistant turned into a 30+ year career in education* The unexpected way she got married on Good Morning America* Her philosophy on doing school differently to meet the needs of today’s students* Opening schools in both Durham and Wake County* Her pivot into yoga, health, and community-building after retirement* And her current role with a foundation supporting sustainable change in African communitiesDr. Chambers brings a wealth of wisdom, authenticity, and joy to this episode—you don’t want to miss it.🔗 Connect with Sandy Chambers on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-chambers-ed-d-8131b547/👍 If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more meaningful conversations with remarkable guests.#educationreform #schoolleadership #womenineducation #wellnessjourney #podcast VISIT US AT: https://www.uncommonlyremarkable.com/Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.