Wellness Law Podcast

Host Barbara Zabawa interviews Kim Williams, founder of the Fair Path Project, about confronting workplace bullying—especially executive abuse—and its impact on employee wellbeing and organizational culture. Williams, a former U.S. diplomat and veteran HR executive, shares how she was directed into HR, why work is central to people’s lives, and how her own experience being abused by a chief executive revealed gaps in accountability when boards and counsel refuse to act. She explains how Fair Path Project builds leverage for employees and HR through training, consulting, coaching, and “leverage labs,” and highlights emerging accountability via liability insurers that raise premiums or require remediation when companies tolerate harassment and toxic culture. Williams also describes efforts to connect affected workers with attorneys, share creative legal strategies, and quantify the financial cost of keeping a “brilliant jerk.”00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:15 Meet Kim Williams02:23 Why Work Shapes Wellness03:25 Surviving Executive Abuse05:38 What Fair Path Does15:13 Leverage Labs and Legal Paths17:23 Coaching HR and ExecutivesLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky to discuss Lift Our Voices, founded in 2019 to combat workplace silencing through forced arbitration and non-disclosure agreements that often block employees from going to court and speaking about sexual misconduct and other discrimination. Carlson describes her advocacy following her Fox News sexual harassment case and the effort to change laws, while Roginsky explains how an NDA prevented her from helping a rape survivor, motivating her to join the fight. They detail two bipartisan federal laws they helped pass: the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (effective for misconduct after March 3, 2022) and the Speak Out Act addressing pre-dispute NDAs, plus state-level NDA bans and their broader impact. They also cite research showing NDA bans do not reduce settlements and urge workplace wellness professionals to educate employees about these legal rights. Learn more about Lift Our Voices here.00:00 Welcome and Introductions01:23 What Is Lift Our Voices03:11 Julie’s Story and Founding05:14 Workplace Wellness Connection06:32 Ending Forced Arbitration Act08:42 Speak Out Act and State Wins12:22 Research and Real World Impact16:15 Advice for Wellness Leaders19:23 Closing and How to HelpLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Welcome to the Wellness Law Podcast! In this episode, host Barbara Zabawa interviews Andy Regal, former executive producer at CNBC and global head of video for the Wall Street Journal. Now focusing on workplace bullying, Andy shares insights from his 25 years in the media industry and his upcoming book, 'Surviving Bully Culture: A Career Navigating Workplace Bullying and a Guide for Healing.' Andy reveals the alarming prevalence of workplace bullying and underscores its legal ambiguities. The discussion highlights practical solutions, including implementing workplace codes of conduct to combat bullying. Tune in to learn about the impact of bullying on employee wellness and productivity, and discover ways to foster a healthier work environment. Visit wellnesslaw.com for more resources and subscribe to stay updated.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:19 Meet Andy Regal: Media Executive Turned Workplace Bullying Advocate00:54 The Relevance of Workplace Bullying to Wellness Law02:15 Understanding Workplace Bullying: Definitions and Personal Experiences03:19 The Legal Landscape of Workplace Bullying07:34 Proposed Solutions: Codes of Conduct and Corporate Wellness11:53 The Impact of Bullying on Employee Wellbeing and Productivity16:37 Resources and Upcoming Events19:01 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Margaret Moore, also known as Coach Meg, the CEO of Wellcoaches. They discuss Coach Meg's extensive efforts advocating for Medicare reimbursement for health coaching services. They delve into the history and current progress of obtaining recognition and reimbursement for health coaches, the strategic partnership with the medical community, and the role of health coaching in chronic disease management. They also talk about the potential inclusion of health and wellness coaching in the Physician Fee Schedule as well as the importance of coaches being part of the healthcare team. Tune in to learn about the pivotal moment for the health coaching profession and the exciting steps ahead. Follow Coach Meg on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachmeg/.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:20 Meet Coach Meg: Advocate for Health Coach Rights01:15 The Journey of Health Coaching Advocacy03:19 Current Efforts and Government Involvement05:34 The Importance of Coaching in Healthcare14:40 Challenges and Misconceptions in Health Coaching27:32 The Future of Health Coaching and AI30:36 Conclusion and Contact InformationLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Welcome to the Wellness Law Podcast! In this episode, host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Darrell Rogers from the Holistic Council. Together, they discuss critical licensing and nutrition practice issues affecting wellness practitioners. Darryl shares insights from his extensive experience in health and wellness policy and advocacy, including his work on Capitol Hill and with various health organizations. Key topics include the role of state laws in regulating nutrition services, the importance of using appropriate language to avoid legal risks, and the need for professional liability insurance. They also explore the broader implications of health freedom and the impact of consumer empowerment in wellness. Tune in for an engaging conversation that bridges policy, practice, and the future of holistic health. Learn more about the great work done by the Holistic Council by visiting https://holisticcouncil.org/.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:20 Meet Darrell Rogers: Expert on Nutrition Laws01:04 Licensing Issues in Nutrition Practice02:47 First Amendment and Wellness Coaching05:58 The Concept of Prevention in Medicine16:08 Legal Risks for Unlicensed Practitioners18:01 Building Trust in the Wellness Industry20:11 Supporting the Holistic Council21:14 Conclusion and ResourcesLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

In this engaging and insightful episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, your host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Dr. Efrat Lemandre, better known as Dr. E, to discuss her unique perspective on medical gaslighting and the empowerment of patients. Dr. E, a renowned public speaker, bestselling author, and medical disruptor, shares her thoughts on the limitations of conventional medicine and how wellness practitioners can bridge the gap. With over 5 million followers and multiple healthcare ventures under her belt, Dr. E's discussion sheds light on the importance of patient advocacy and the crucial role of functional and integrative health practices in achieving true wellness. Tune in to explore the intricate dynamics between healthcare providers, patients, and the legalities surrounding medical and wellness practices. If you want to learn more from Dr. E, buy her book It's NOT in your Head: Your Body Doesn't Feel Right But You Don't Know Why available on Amazon. 00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:27 Meet Dr. E: Medical Disruptor and Advocate01:59 Understanding Medical Gaslighting03:56 The Disconnect in Healthcare04:39 The Role of Health Insurance and Administration05:18 The Limits of Conventional Medicine07:43 Empowering Patients and Providers13:34 Legal Perspectives on Wellness and Medicine22:38 Collaborative Healthcare Solutions28:47 Conclusion and Contact InformationLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Join host Barbara Zabawa on the Wellness Law Podcast as she dives into wellness law from the litigation side with attorney Oren Faircloth of the law firm Siri & Glimstad. Discussing his work on tobacco surcharge lawsuits and employee benefits litigation, Oren explains the regulatory framework and compliance issues surrounding wellness programs. The conversation covers the interpretation of wellness incentives, the impact of punitive surcharges versus positive reinforcement, and how companies often fall short of the legal standards set by ERISA. Stay informed about your rights and the evolving legal landscape of workplace wellness programs.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:20 Meet Oren Faircloth: Attorney and Wellness Law Expert01:08 The Evolution of Wellness Law and Litigation02:05 Diving into Employee Benefits Litigation08:55 Key Compliance Concerns in Wellness Programs14:41 The Debate: Surcharges vs. Incentives21:44 Current Lawsuits and Future Implications28:13 Closing Thoughts and Contact InformationLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, hosted by Barbara Zabawa and brought to you by the Center for Health and Wellness Law, Valerie Schranz from Sterling Tax and Accounting Services discusses essential tax and financial considerations for wellness businesses. Topics include choosing the right business entity, importance of separating personal and business expenses, estimated tax payments, bookkeeping, and compliance with payroll and tax filing requirements. Valerie also shares valuable resources and advice for new business owners to optimize their tax strategies and ensure legal protection. Tune in for practical insights to help your wellness business succeed.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:27 Meet Valerie Schranz: Tax and Financial Expert02:04 Starting a Wellness Business: Financial and Tax Tips03:56 Understanding Business Entities: Sole Proprietorships and LLCs06:30 Advanced Business Structures: S-Corps, C-Corps, and Partnerships14:10 Common Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them16:19 The Importance of Bookkeeping and Accurate Records21:54 Employee Classification and Payroll Essentials24:29 Filing Taxes: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls28:25 Sterling Tax and Accounting Services: How We Can Help30:22 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

In this insightful episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa chats with Steven O'Connor, a staff attorney at the National Health Freedom Coalition. Steven explains the mission and work of the Coalition, focusing on health freedom, Safe Harbor laws, the right to refuse medical procedures, and the Expanded Practice Act. Discover how these initiatives aim to empower wellness practitioners and provide alternative health options, and learn about the challenges they face, including opposition from mainstream medical entities. Interested in supporting health freedom in your state? Tune in and find out how you can get involved.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:22 Meet Steven O'Connor: Advocate for Health Freedom00:54 Understanding the National Health Freedom Coalition01:53 Safe Harbor Laws: Protecting Alternative Healing04:04 Right to Refuse: Bodily Autonomy and Legislation05:45 Challenges and Advocacy for Safe Harbor Laws11:58 Expanded Practice Act: Empowering Licensed Professionals17:12 Opposition to Health Freedom Legislation25:21 Empowering Wellness Practitioners: Legal Insights28:18 Conclusion and Call to ActionLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

In this enlightening episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Suzanne Hunt, Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, to explore the relationship between public health and wellness. Suzanne discusses her perspective on the distinction and overlap between these fields, emphasizing the importance of systemic approaches in public health and individual wellness. The conversation delves into the roles of social justice, equity, and environmental factors in promoting wellbeing, and whether the wellness industry is ready to adopt a more holistic view. Tune in for an engaging discussion on how public health principles can complement wellness initiatives to create a more equitable and thriving society.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:27 Meet Suzanne: Public Health Educator01:15 Public Health vs. Wellness: A Deep Dive02:04 The Role of Environment in Wellness03:12 Public Health and Wellness: A Synergistic Approach06:53 Challenges in the Wellness Industry07:35 Workplace Wellness: A Microcosm of Society12:00 Bridging Public Health and Wellness17:47 Global Perspectives on Wellness25:14 Conclusion and Program InformationLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, Barbara Zabawa hosts Charlie Hodson, Vice President of Business Development at CPH Insurance. They delve into various types of liability insurance crucial for wellness practitioners, including general liability, professional liability, and cyber liability. Charlie clarifies common misunderstandings, elaborates on the distinction between claims-made and occurrence-based policies, and provides insights on when cyber liability might be necessary. Tune in to enhance your understanding of how to adequately protect your wellness practice.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:29 Meet Charlie Hodson from CPH Insurance02:31 Understanding Liability Insurance Types04:45 Virtual Work and Insurance Needs08:57 General Liability for Fitness Professionals12:49 Multiple Office Locations and Insurance16:44 Claims Made vs. Occurrence Policies24:26 Conclusion and Contact InformationLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa enjoys a deep conversation with Pamela Miles, an internationally renowned reiki master and pioneer in bringing Reiki practice to conventional medicine. Pamela shares her intriguing journey into Reiki, her daily practice, and how she teaches others to harness self-healing. The discussion turns to the potential regulation of Reiki and similar alternative wellness practices. Pamela discusses her advocacy efforts against regulatory attempts and examines the ramifications of such regulation, asserting that Reiki is a spiritual, rather than medical, practice. They also touch on the diverse backgrounds of people seeking Reiki and the non-evidence of harm as stated by the National Institutes of Health. Don't miss this insightful exchange about the intersection of wellness practices and law. To learn more about Pamela and her work, visit https://reikiinmedicine.org/.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:27 Meet Pamela Miles: Reiki Master and Medical Pioneer01:34 Pamela's Journey into Reiki03:25 Daily Reiki Practice and Teaching03:51 Advocacy and Regulation in Reiki07:09 The Debate on Licensing Reiki Practitioners12:33 The Spiritual Nature of Reiki17:47 Pamela's Work and Resources19:01 Conclusion and FarewellLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Dr. Amy Bantham, CEO and founder of Move to Live More, to discuss her journey and the importance of the PHIT Act. Dr. Bantham, who has a Doctor of Public Health from Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health, shares her experience as a fitness professional and advocate for integrating medical, public health, and fitness communities. The conversation delves into the challenges of bridging these sectors, the critical role of trust, and the specifics of the PHIT Act, which aims to make physical activity expenses eligible under HSAs and FSAs. Dr. Bantham also highlights the need for professionalization in the fitness industry and touches on the potential impact of future health leaders. Tune in to learn more about the PHIT Act and efforts to promote physical activity for better health outcomes.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:27 Meet Dr. Amy Bantham01:34 Dr. Bantham's Background and Move to Live More04:15 Challenges in Bridging Fitness and Healthcare08:38 The FIT Act: An Overview12:04 Advocacy and Support for the FIT Act19:24 Legal Perspectives on Wellness and Healthcare25:00 Future of Wellness Law and Final Thoughts27:17 Conclusion and FarewellLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara is joined by Dr. Rich Joseph and Rachele Pojednic, experts in both academia and the wellness industry. The discussion centers around their collaborative efforts to bridge the gap between traditional evidence-based medicine and the rapidly growing wellness industry. Dr. Pojednic, a director at Restore Hyper Wellness and a faculty member at Stanford, and Dr. Rich Joseph, a private medical practitioner and Harvard faculty member, share their unique perspectives on the challenges and responsibilities faced by both sectors. They emphasize the importance of scientific research, safe implementation of wellness therapies, and the need for collaboration to meet consumer demand. The conversation also touches on the legal ramifications and the necessity for both industries to build trust and ensure safety while navigating this complex landscape. To learn more about Dr. Podjenic's work, visit https://www.restore.com/restore-medical-team and follow her on social media. To learn more about Dr. Joseph, follow him on LinkedIn. To read Rich and Rachele's Snake Oil article, click here. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Meet Amy Boone Thompson, owner and CEO of IDEAFit, a longstanding membership organization in the wellness and fitness industry with an audience of over 303,000 individuals. These fitness and wellness professionals may be involved in personal training, yoga, health coaching, and many other wellness services. IDEAFit is a leader in the wellness space, belonging to an international wellness organization called World Active (learn more at world-active.com). In this episode, Amy details how IDEAFit helps its members mitigate legal risk through offering affordable professional liability insurance and establishing a code of ethics. IDEAFit is also a leader in advancing wellness equity and inclusion through its Equity and Inclusion Pledge. Hopefully IDEAFit's leadership in creating standards, equity and inclusion in the wellness space will inspire others in the wellness industry to do the same. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Leigh-Ann Webster served as the Executive Director for the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching from 2015 to 2024 where she led the effort to implement standards and a code of ethics for health and wellness coaches. In this episode, hear Leigh-Ann describe how she noticed a need for standards in coaching, why they are important, and what is next for wellness. To learn more about Leigh-Ann, connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighannwebster/. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Meet Brian Schroeder, founder of Preventia and Entrepreneur extraordinaire! Brian founded Preventia in 2017 after managing physician practices for many years. A heart condition experienced by his wife after their daughter was born inspired him to dive into the wellness side of care, eventually leading to Preventia. Listen to this latest Wellness Law Podcast to hear Brian's story and his vision for the future of wellness (it involves a lot of health coaching!). If you are a health coach and want to learn more about the coaching platform offered by Brian's company, visit his website at https://www.preventia.care/what-we-do. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Lesli Bitel, MBA, RDN, LDN, is a leading business strategist and coach renowned for her decade-long dedication to elevating the profiles and profitability of functional nutrition and medicine professionals. Listen as Lesli shares her wisdom about top legal issues she encounters when helping wellness professionals start and scale their businesses, and some tips to encourage you to make the leap into wellness entrepreneurship.  You can learn more about Lesli and her services at LesliBitel.com and connect via Instagram at instagram.com/LesliBitel.Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Meet Dr. Thomas Lewis, author of six books and medical scientist with advanced degrees from MIT and Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Lewis's mission is to examine what really causes disease and believes that is what wellness should be focusing on.  As a result, Dr. Lewis started Health Revival Partners to help clients get to the right causes of illness and poor wellbeing. This starts with running the right kind of labs, and for corporate wellness, incentivizing the meaningful labs instead of ones that have no correlation to wellness. In  this podcast, Dr. Lewis explains his approach to wellness and offers some insights on how wellness can be more efficient and accurate. Learn more about Dr. Lewis's work here.  If you are interested in learning more about the Highwire podcast, click here. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Sherry Rais founded Enthea after spending years working for the United Nations and World Bank. It was there that she realized ending poverty is impossible without addressing mental illness. After learning about different mental health treatment modalities, it became apparent that at least for some people, existing treatments didn't work well. That's when she became aware of psychadelic treatment, and more particularly Ketamine therapy for those who are resistant to other forms of mental health treatments like anti-depressants and therapy. She is now on a mission to help employers offer Ketamine therapy to employees as a way to address the growing mental health crisis in the workplace. In this episode, we discuss Enthea's business model and the science behind Ketamine treatment. If you would like to learn more, please visit https://www.enthea.com/.  You can view Sherry's LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryrais/ or email her directly at [email protected]. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Amanda Rieger Green founded Soul Pathology, LLC to bring a new approach to wellness. Soul Pathology, LLC attempts to get to know the humanity of employees and listen to them to understand their needs. In this interview, Amanda explains Soul Pathology's unique way of improving individual wellbeing and how that approach can positively impact a company's financial forecast. Moreover, engaging with employees can reduce legal risk in workplace wellness programs. You can learn more about Soul Pathology, LLC here.  Follow Amanda on social media with the handle @soulpathology, and listen to her podcast, Soul Sessions with Amanda Rieger Green. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Mark Smith founded Avalon Behavioral Health Solutions several years ago to help people and companies avoid trial and error when it comes to finding the right pharmaceutical. Avalon uses "pharmacogenomics" or PGX, which is a genetic test that can help identify which drugs will be most effective for an individual based on their genetic predispositions. By understanding an individual's genetic make up, prescribers can prescribe the drugs that will actually work for an individual and avoid prescribing the ones that won't. This saves time and money for patients and purchasers of health care. Why wouldn't a workplace wellness program want PGX as part of the program? If employees are taking prescription medications that are not helping them, then knowing which ones would help them will increase their wellbeing. Learn from Mark how his platform can help advance employee and patient wellness. to learn more visit https://avalonbhs.com/. You can also email Mark at [email protected]. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Meet Dr. Lara Salyer, a family physician turned burnout coach and inspirational leader. In this episode, Dr. Salyer shares her personal story of burnout and tips and tricks to help health professionals overcome feelings of hopelessness. The causes of burnout, such as regulatory and productivity demands are discussed, along with suggestions on how to forge a new path to feel reinvigorated about providing health and wellness services. You can learn more about Dr. Salyer at www.drlarasalyer.com. To take the ten question burnout quiz she mentions in the podcast, go to www.drlarasalyer.com/catalyst and look for the "Free Restoration Plan" at the top of the page.Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Meet Michelle Burke, an accountant who specializes in serving the health and wellness industries. I was so excited to learn about Michelle that I had to interview her for the Wellness Law podcast. In this episode, Michelle breaks down the pros and cons of LLC and S-Corp status, where to incorporate your business, and how S-Corp status even works. She answers a lot of tax-related questions that many wellness law clients have. You can learn more about Michelle's accounting firm by visiting www.healthandtaxes.net or email her at [email protected]. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

JoAnn Eickhoff-Shemek is founder of the Fitness Law Academy, Professor Emeritus of South Florida University, and author of several books, including most recently Law for Fitness Managers and Exercise Professionals. In this episode, JoAnn talks about the legal risks that fitness professionals and facilities face, standards that govern the fitness industry, and resources to help those who provide fitness services stay compliant and deliver higher quality service. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Miriam Ball is Chief Insurance Officer for Alternative Balance insurance, which specializes in offering professional liability and other types of insurance needed by wellness professionals. Whether you are a health coach, massage therapist, acupuncturist or other type of health or wellness professional, liability insurance can protect you in the event something goes wrong or someone tries to sue you. In this fascinating conversation, Miriam and Barbara talk about levels and types of insurance coverage wellness professionals need, ways to reduce legal risk, and how to evaluate a good insurance product. Miriam also share some stories about how some policyholders might run into trouble. Tune into this essential episode! To learn more about Alternative Balance and the insurance products they offer, visit alternativebalance.com or email them at [email protected]. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Leigh-Ann Webster currently serves as Executive Director for the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). NBHWC is leading the effort to create industry standards for health and wellness coaches as well as the effort to help health and wellness coaching gain recognition and greater access through obtaining CPT codes that can be used for insurance billing. Learn about how these efforts are slowly but surely marching the health coaching profession to more client access, more professional respect, and greater client safety. To learn more about Leigh-Ann and NBHWC certification, visit the website at https://nbhwc.org/staff/. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Meet Brad Cooper, founder of the Catalyst Coaching Institute, a health coaching training and education organization, and US Corporate Wellness, a coaching services company to help companies improve their employees' health outcomes through coaching. Brad was one of the early entrants into the wellness industry and brings his personal experience and education to wellness through offering high quality health coaching services and education. In this episode, Brad and Barbara discuss the importance of board certification in the coaching field, and whether all the wellness stakeholders are in agreement about that importance. If you are a health and wellness coach or involved with corporate wellness programming, don't miss this episode! To learn more about Brad's work, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK04uLaZyPSAjtsOeTfw1vA or email Brad at [email protected]. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Marina Borukhovich founded Your Coach Health several years ago after becoming a health coach herself. In this podcast, Marina discusses the need for an all in one coaching platform and the legal issues she sees arise with health and wellness coaches. If you would like to learn more about Your Coach Health, visit their website at https://yourcoach.health/. Also, follow Your Coach Health on all the major social media channels!Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

A lot of our clients at the Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC are health and wellness coaches. We admire the work they do, but we especially admire those who come to a coaching career because of their own healing journey. Sarah Miller is such a health coach. Her story of why she started Wellshine Coaching, LLC is as much heartbreaking as it is inspirational. People like Sarah is why our law firm exists - to help them succeed so that they can share their talents and insights with as many other people as possible. Thank you Sarah for your courage in sharing your story and for being there for those suffering from life's traumatic events. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about Sarah's work, visit her website or text "transforming adversity" to 786-810-4918.Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Attorney Adam Tutaj is a shareholder at Meissner, Tierney, Fisher & Nichols in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Adam specializes in business, tax and health law. Adam shares his knowledge with the Wellness Law Podcast to help startup health and wellness businesses understand the different legal entity options that exist and some of the tax implications of those options. If you would like to learn more about Adam and his law practice, visit his biography page here. Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Suzanne Hunt is the Director of Professional Development at the National Wellness Institute (NWI). In this episode, Suzanne and Barbara talk about the importance of wellness compliance within the wellness industry and how wellness professionals can learn more about wellness compliance. Suzanne talks about the Wellness Compliance Institute (WCI) and the Mastering Workplace Wellness Laws course offered through WCI, now part of NWI. Suzanne also discusses her experience with the lack of wellness compliance emphasis in workplace wellness programming and how NWI is seeking to change that. If you would like to learn more about WCI, click here. If you would like to learn more about NWI, click here. Finally, if you would like to connect with Suzanne, visit her LinkedIn profile here.Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Michael Stack is founder and CEO of Frontline Fitness Pros and Clinical Professor at the University of Michigan's School of Kinesiology. He also is creator and host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast. In this episode, Michael talks to us about his efforts in creating standards for the fitness industry, short of state regulation. We discuss why standards are important and needed throughout the wellness industry. Take a listen to this very engaging and important topic. To learn more about Michael and his work, visit here.Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Meet Brent Hines, the Executive Director and co-founder of the Foundation for Financial Wellness. In this episode, Brent walks us through why he helped create the Foundation, what it does, and how it can benefit those who work in the wellness industry. Learn why it is important to have your financial affairs (including an estate plan) is imperative before delivering other wellness services. You can find out more about the Foundation for Financial Wellness here.Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Susan Goodkind Wideman is a retired attorney who now coaches lawyers on legal wellbeing. In this episode, Susan and Barbara explore the toxic tendencies of the legal profession and legal professionals, and how coaching can help bring balance and wellbeing to that space. They also dissect the meaning of wellness law and why both types of wellness law are needed in the marketplace. If you would like to learn more about Susan, please visit her website or her LinkedIn profile page. As always, if you are a wellness professional or company in need of wellness legal guidance, contact our firm.Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Many health and wellness providers would like to provide nutrition counseling, but a number of states prohibit the practice unless you are a licensed dietitian. Meet Jonathan Posey, Founder and Executive Director of the Holistic Health Council and the Foundation of Holistic Health Education. Jonathan works tirelessly to fight state laws that prohibit unlicensed persons from giving nutritional advice, which is a huge contribution to the holistic health and health coaching community. In this podcast, Jonathan talks with Barbara to discuss why he founded his nonprofit organization and some interesting cases and stories about state laws that prevent access to holistic health practitioners. If you would like to learn more about the Holistic Health Council or donate to its cause, click here.  If you would like to learn more about the Steve Cooksey case, click here, or better yet, buy our book Rule the Rules of Workplace Wellness Programs!Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Debbie Bellenger is the CEO and Founder of the Wellness Academy and leads the Master Class for Fit Pros. Debbie has been involved with wellness for a long time, including significant experience working within healthcare organizations delivering wellness services to patients. In this episode, we discuss the lessons learned from wellness within healthcare and what we can apply, and shouldn't apply, to wellness services. If you would like to learn more about Debbie and her course offerings, visit her website and her LinkedIn profile.Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.

Are you a health coach or alternative health care provider who is not licensed by a state regulatory board? Do you ever worry about getting punished by state governments for talking about exercise, nutrition, or ways to improve your health? Then you don't want to miss my conversation with Diane Miller, JD, founder and Program Director for the National Health Freedom Coalition. Learn about the important work this nonprofit organization is doing to help the wellness community, and click here to learn more about how you can get involved:https://nationalhealthfreedom.org/https://nationalhealthfreedomaction.org/Learn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.