The way we care for ourselves today shapes the life we're able to live tomorrow. In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Michelle Robin and Bayleigh Soza sit down with Dr. Eric Phillips, chiropractor, business owner, husband, and father, to explore what it means to pursue health with intention. Dr. Eric shares how fatherhood transformed his perspective on wellness, shifting it from personal goals to creating a life where he can remain present, active, and connected for generations to come. Together, they discuss the power of small, consistent habits, the importance of being where your feet are, the role of community in personal growth, and why true health extends beyond the physical body. Through stories of family, resilience, and lifelong learning, this episode offers a powerful reminder that investing in your well-being isn't selfish—it's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and those you love.

Key Takeaways:

Your health is not just for you—it impacts how you show up for your family, relationships, and community.

Small, consistent habits often create greater long-term results than chasing the perfect wellness routine.

Being fully present and "where your feet are" helps improve both personal well-being and relationships.

Community, mentorship, and meaningful connections provide support, growth, and accountability throughout life.

Prioritizing preventive wellness today can help create a stronger, healthier, and more capable future.

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About Dr. Eric Phillips:

Dr. Eric Phillips is the co-owner of Identity Integrative Health and Everyday Athlete Health Club in Overland Park, Kansas, where he helps individuals and families move better, feel stronger, and pursue long-term health through an integrated approach to chiropractic care, rehab, movement, and wellness.

But more than anything, Eric is a husband and father of two who is deeply passionate about helping people live fully and stay present for the moments that matter most. His work and message center around health not just as a way to avoid pain, but as a foundation for energy, connection, purpose, and longevity.

Through both his clinic and personal platform, Eric speaks openly about fatherhood, balance, mental and physical health, and the importance of building a life you can fully participate in — now and for years to come.

Connect with Dr. Eric Phillips at:

https://identityih.com/

https://www.everydayathletehc.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@identitychiropractic

Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com

hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts

https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts

https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco

https://www.youtube.com/@smallchangesbigshiftsco

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