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This is The Own It Show. Where Everyday People Take Ownership to Create Extraordinary Success. Led by a couple who have influenced people at the highest level of the corporate, athletic, entrepreneur, and business world. We teach through science and data-driven methods to help you take true Ownership to lead through energy and influence. We don't just use our stories but tell stories of everyday people who through ownership created extraordinary success. These people have been in your shoes and ultimately excelled, whether it's leading a team of ten or ten thousand, building a business of one million or 100 million, winning one championship or ten, they all have one thing in common, OWNERSHIP. Success is different... be different... OWN IT.

If you’re a woman feeling exhausted, hormonal, overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected from your body, or like your body isn’t yours anymore, this episode is for you.In this powerful women’s health conversation, OWN IT Coaches Emily Rusch, Emily Mitchell, and Stefanie Billette join Justin Roethlingshoefer on The OWN IT Show to talk about hormones, perimenopause, postpartum health, fertility, motherhood, strength training, sleep, energy, autoimmune health, burnout, body image, and what it means for women to take ownership of their health.In a world full of hormone hacks, quick fixes, supplement trends, weight loss noise, and one-size-fits-all advice, this episode brings the focus back to what matters: understanding your body, restoring energy, protecting sleep, building strength, supporting hormones, and creating sustainable rhythms through every season of womanhood.They unpack:🎯 Why so many women feel exhausted, hormonal, burned out, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their bodies — and why you are not crazy.💪 Why strength training matters for hormones, bone health, muscle mass, metabolism, confidence, and longevity.😴 Why sleep should never be sacrificed during motherhood, postpartum, perimenopause, hormonal shifts and stress.⚖️ Why the scale is not the full picture — and how women can shift from weight loss to strength, energy, resilience, and long-term health.🧠 The “should” trap so many women live in — trying to be everything for everyone while losing connection with health, purpose, and identity.👤 About Emily MitchellEmily Mitchell is an OWN IT Coach, Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, health coach, and exercise science expert.She brings deep experience in sports nutrition, performance, metabolic health, hydration, body composition, and fueling for life, with previous work supporting the LA Galaxy, UCLA Athletics, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, NBA G League teams, and Loyola Marymount Athletics.👤 About Emily RuschEmily Rusch is an OWN IT Coach, wellness advocate, health coach, fitness instructor, certified Pilates instructor, and published author.With more than two decades of experience in health coaching, holistic nutrition, fitness, and mind-body work, Emily helps women move from burnout to balance through sustainable routines aligned with their goals, values, and physiology.👤 About Stefanie BilletteStefanie Billette is an OWN IT Coach, Certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist through the American Council on Exercise.Her work focuses on autoimmune health, hormone imbalances, metabolic challenges, digestive issues, chronic symptoms, and attainable lifestyle change.📖 Holy Health — The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin.➡︎ Pre-Order + Claim Your Bonuses: https://holyhealthbook.com/Support the show💪 OWN IT CoachingIf you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching.It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data. Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: https://quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic ============================================================================📖 Holy Health | The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin....

Pastor Levi Lusko joins Justin Roethlingshoefer on The OWN IT Show for a Holy Health conversation on health as worship (not performance), why the Church keeps falling into two extremes (neglect vs idolatry), and how “holy health” is ultimately surrendered health —built to carry your calling.In a world that turns “discipline” into the goal, Justin and Levi call out what most people don’t see: you can quote Scripture, lead well, and still quietly run your body into the ground—until your peace, patience, and relationships begin to erode.This episode reframes the true metric of Holy Health: it’s not your image, your biohacks, or your numbers—it’s stewardship + obedience… because that’s what builds long-term capacity.They also unpack:🎯 The “Concentric Circles” principle (Jesus → self → spouse → kids → calling) and why you can’t let anyone into the “ring” ahead of the order.🏔️ The hidden “crash” after mountaintop moments—and why leaders have to learn how to come down and recover.⚠️ Levi’s wake-up call when a “healthy” stimulant stack was quietly fueling panic.===============================================================================👤 About Levi LuskoLevi Lusko is the founding pastor of Fresh Life Church and a best-selling author. In this episode, Levi shares the turning points that shaped his approach to stewardship, recovery, identity, and surrender—so you can lead with strength without living in striving.🔗 Levi Lusko Links➡︎ Levi’s Website: https://levilusko.com/➡︎ Levi’s Podcast (“Hey! It’s The Luskos”): https://levilusko.com/podcast➡︎ Levi’s Books: https://levilusko.com/books➡︎ Levi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levilusko/➡︎ Fresh Life Church Website: https://freshlife.church/Support the show💪 OWN IT CoachingIf you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching.It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data. Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: https://quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic ============================================================================📖 Holy Health | The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin....

Biohacking and longevity are everywhere—CGMs, peptides, cold plunges, sauna protocols, and expensive testing—all chasing the same outcome: live longer and function better.But here’s what most people miss: the strongest longevity principles aren’t new. They’re ancient. They’re biblical. And modern science keeps “discovering” what God already designed. In this episode of The OWN IT Show, Justin breaks down 5 biblical habits for longevity—and the science behind why they work—through one core lens: health is worship, not performance.You’ll learn:✅ Sabbath (Recovery): why your body needs a real stop—and why God called it holy ✅ Fasting (Cellular repair): what autophagy is, and why fasting is formation—not a flex ✅ Community (Belonging): why covenant community builds resilience (and why “networking” isn’t the same)✅ Movement (Strength + stamina): why discipline is stewardship for the long haul ✅ Food (Whole ingredients): why “grandma food” still wins—simple, recognizable, minimally processedThe deeper point: longevity without purpose becomes “optimization without telos”—better numbers, but an unchanged life.If this hit you, share it with someone chasing health—but missing the why. And remember: we were given the right answers for free… so take care of the temple. ============================================================================Our Sponsor:The Rise of the Health Haven Documentary — Watch the full story of how Justin and Alyse transformed their backyard into a purpose-built wellness sanctuary. From the vision to the build to the partners who made it possible, The Rise of the Health Haven is a front-row look at what a life designed around health, faith, and intention actually looks like in practice: https://bit.ly/4v6lYE8RTA Outdoor Living: RTA Outdoor Living helps families create safe, personalized outdoor kitchens built to last. Through expert guidance, premium American-made materials, and a simplified one-stop process, we help homeowners transform their backyards into meaningful spaces for connection, cooking, and lasting memories. https://rtaoutdoorliving.com/Support the show💪 OWN IT CoachingIf you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching.It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data. Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: https://quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic ============================================================================📖 Holy Health | The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin....

Matt King (CEO of GoBundance) joins Justin Roethlingshoefer on The OWN IT Show for a powerful conversation on obedience over outcomes, the hidden cost of “success,” and how to become strong and courageous (Joshua 1:9) without living in striving.In a world that trains leaders to chase the highlight reel, Justin calls out what people don’t see: you can have the money, the image, and the wins—while your health, peace, and relationships quietly erode. This episode reframes the true metric of leadership: it’s not optics, it’s your fruit—love, joy, peace, kindness, faithfulness, and self-control—because that’s what sustainable leadership produces.They also unpack the “Availability Principle”— why the most important moments of impact are often unplanned, and why obedience requires staying open to what’s right in front of you.============================================================================About Matt KingFrom May 27th to June 8th 2026, Matt King is riding 2,000 miles from Mexico to Canada -- not as a professional cyclist, but as a husband, father, and CEO who believes showing up is the point. His project, theRide, is a cross-country cycling journey designed to spotlight overlooked people and communities and deliver direct, in-the-moment impact along the route, with a goal of raising $1,000,000 placed into real hands at real turning points. "If we're asking the world to show up for families in need, I'm showing up first." https://gobundance.com/theride As CEO of GoBundance, Matt has spent years helping entrepreneurs live at an elevated level -- not through motivation, but through conviction. His story is rooted in resilience, choosing an unconventional path, and learning that real success isn't what you can show online, but what you can sustain in your body, your family, your faith, and your daily life. theRide is that philosophy in motion.Support the show💪 OWN IT CoachingIf you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching.It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data. Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: https://quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic ============================================================================📖 Holy Health | The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin....

Most leaders don’t need more motivation, they need clarity: Was that God… or just my thoughts?In this episode of The OWN IT Show (Holy Health), Justin Roethlingshoefer sits down with Pastor Adam Weber (Embrace Church, Sioux Falls) to break down how to hear God’s voice in the real world — and why discipline, obedience, and daily rhythms don’t kill the “fire”… they protect it.In this episode, you’ll learn:Is it God or my thoughts? The 3 biblical filters for discernment (Scripture, prayer, wise counsel)The “say yes” principle: why spiritual sensitivity increases when you obey the small nudgesAdam’s NFL chapel story: how one moment of obedience became a turning point (and why that matters for you)Why discipline creates spiritual depth: the Emmaus principle + “hearts burn within us”How to stop chasing “spiritual experiences” and start stewarding the human experience with ScriptureA powerful baptism story + what transformation actually looks like when it’s real=============================================================================Holy Health Virtual SummitJoin us June 2–4 for the Holy Health Virtual Summit, a free three-day event bringing together faith-driven leaders like Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, Nick Bare, and more to show you how stewarding your body is an act of worship, not just discipline. Get your tickets now at holyhealth.org/summit=============================================================================About Pastor Adam WeberPastor Adam Weber is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Embrace Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He’s the author of Talking With God and Love Has a Name, and the host of the Life Between Sundays podcast — helping people follow Jesus in the ordinary, messy, Monday-through-Saturday parts of life.Connect with Adam:➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamaweber/ ➡︎ Website: https://www.adamweber.com/ ➡︎ Life Between Sundays (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-between-sundays/id1119318768 ➡︎ Embrace Church: https://www.iamembrace.com/ ➡︎ Embrace Church YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/iamembraceBooks by Adam:➡︎ Love Has a Name: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/539237/love-has-a-name-by-adam-weber/ ➡︎ Talking With God: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-God-What-When-Dont/dp/1601429444/Support the show💪 OWN IT CoachingIf you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching.It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data. Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: https://quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic ============================================================================📖 Holy Health | The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin....

Ozempic (semaglutide) and GLP-1 medications are everywhere—so how do GLP-1 medications work, and what does Ozempic do to your body? In this episode of The OWN IT Show, Justin breaks down what GLP-1 is, why Ozempic changes hunger signals, and the tradeoffs most people ignore.You’ll learn:✅ What GLP-1 actually is (and why “glucagon-like” matters)✅ Why weight loss can be real (10–15% in trials)✅ The muscle-loss risk (and why you can get “smaller, not healthier”)✅ What happens when you stop Ozempic (why weight can return if the root doesn’t change)✅ The deeper point: the question isn’t “should I take Ozempic?”— it’s who you’re becoming.✅ Medication isn’t a sin—but medication without transformation is a house built on sand.==============================================================================Check out this episode’s sponsors:The Rise of the Health Haven Documentary — Watch the full story of how Justin and Alyse transformed their backyard into a purpose-built wellness sanctuary. From the vision to the build to the partners who made it possible, The Rise of the Health Haven is a front-row look at what a life designed around health, faith, and intention actually looks like in practice. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4v6bmVM Chilly Dip — Chilly Dip is on a mission to make cold therapy more accessible, practical, and enjoyable. With American-made cold plunge tubs built for real life — approachable, durable, and easy to own — Chilly Dip helps people make recovery a daily non-negotiable, not an afterthought. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4v6bmVM Montana Fire Pits — Montana Fire Pits is a family-owned, American-made manufacturer of high-end propane and natural gas fire tables, handcrafted in Missoula, Montana. Built by skilled welders in an in-house fabrication shop, every fire pit is a piece of functional art designed to anchor your outdoor space. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4v6bmVM NewTech Wood — NewTechWood brings together the warmth of real wood aesthetics with the durability of advanced composite technology. Built for longevity, low maintenance, and a more sustainable approach to outdoor living, NewTechWood helps homeowners create beautiful spaces that are built to last. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4v6bmVM Peacock Pavers — Peacock Pavers brings timeless, old-world character to modern outdoor spaces through handcrafted architectural concrete pavers. With artisan craftsmanship, rich texture, and personalized support, Peacock Pavers gives homeowners and designers the beauty of natural stone with the durability of concrete. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4v6bmVMPergolux — PERGOLUX creates modern pergolas and outdoor structures that turn any backyard into an all-season sanctuary. Rooted in Scandinavian design and built for durability and weather resistance, PERGOLUX makes elevated outdoor living feel both refined and within reach. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4v6bmVM Sonance — Sonance pioneered the architectural speaker category and continues to define what integrated sound can look like in your home. Built on the belief that great technology should disappear into its environment, Sonance delivers premium indoor and outdoor audio that elevates a space without overtaking it. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4v6bmVM Support the show💪 OWN IT CoachingIf you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching.It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data. Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: https://quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic ============================================================================📖 Holy Health | The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin....

When you understand how biblical rest and health stewardship reshape your mindset, your body, and your spirit, you can turn burnout, overwhelm, anxiety, and striving into clarity, strength, peace, and purpose.In this episode of The OWN IT Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer sits down with Pastor Keion Henderson (The Lighthouse Church, Houston) to break down why pastors and leaders burn out—and what Scripture teaches about rest, rhythms, and stewarding your body as worship (not performance).In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Keion’s origin story: growing up in Gary, Indiana, and how God redeemed his identity and calling ✅ Why leaders burn out: rewarded for output, undertrained on processing (“the body keeps score”) ✅ Discipline vs integration: why most leaders don’t lack discipline—they lack alignment (mind, body, soul) ✅ Rest isn’t laziness: how Sabbath + margin become obedience and longevity, not guilt ✅ The “Shift” moment: when everything changed—and what it taught him about purpose over platform ✅ Why your health is worship: building capacity to carry your calling for the long haul ==============================================================================About Pastor Keion HendersonPastor Keion Henderson is the Founder and Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church and Ministries in Houston, Texas, and a bestselling author known for helping people pursue purpose, progress, and spiritual alignment.Connect with Pastor Keion:➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorkeion/➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeionHendersonTV➡︎ The Lighthouse Church: https://tlhc.org/➡︎ Pastor Keion site: https://www.pastorkeion.com/Books by Pastor Keion:➡︎ The Shift: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/keion-henderson/the-shift/9781546014911/➡︎ Lazy Love: https://www.faithwords.com/titles/keion-henderson/lazy-love/9781546006831/Support the show💪 OWN IT CoachingIf you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching.It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data. Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: https://quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic ============================================================================📖 Holy Health | The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin....

When you understand how daily habits reshape your mindset, your body, and your spirit, you can turn overwhelm, anxiety, burnout, and inconsistency into clarity, strength, peace, and purpose.In this episode of The OWN IT Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer sits down with Jon Gordon to break down why habits are less about what you do, and more about who you become, including the “habit before the habit,” forgiving fast, and the difference between good vs great living.In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Jon’s origin story: how anxiety, fear, worry, and stress became a turning point, and what shifted it ✅ The “habit before the habit” (how to reduce friction so consistency becomes inevitable)✅ Why forgiving fast can change your health (what you hold onto can poison you from the inside out) ✅ The “don’t let good get in the way of great” mindset shift ✅ Simple body anchors Jon adopted: deep squat + dead hang (and why they matter long-term) ✅ Why prayer/gratitude practices can renew your mind and reshape your inner state over time==============================================================================About Jon GordonJon Gordon is a bestselling author, speaker, and leadership teacher known for practical principles that elevate mindset, teams, and performance. In this conversation, he shares insights from his upcoming book The Power of Positive Habits and decades of coaching elite performers.You can order his book here: https://jongordon.com/book/the-power-of-positive-habits/ Support the show💪 OWN IT CoachingIf you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching.It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data. Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: https://quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic ============================================================================📖 Holy Health | The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin....

When you can understand the nervous system shift of perimenopause, you can improve sleep, mood, digestion, energy, and long-term resilience.In this episode of The OWN IT Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer sits down with @CynthiaThurlow to break down why perimenopause is a “litmus test” for stress resilience, how the gut–brain axis and vagus nerve shape symptoms, and how to use data (like HRV) as communication, not obsession.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why progesterone decline can drive anxiety, mood shifts, and sleep issues in perimenopause✅ The gut–brain axis + vagus nerve connection (why “if your gut is off, your brain is off”)✅ HRV as the language of stress (and how to interpret it without becoming performance-focused)✅ Why trauma and stress history rewires the nervous system (and can impact midlife physiology)✅ How to think about hormetic stressors (fasting, HIIT, cold exposure) so they don’t backfire✅ Why midlife is meant to be a “pause”—boundaries, recovery, and lifestyle alignment✅ Justin’s core thesis: health as worship and ownership, not biohacking as identity===============================================================================About Cynthia Thurlow, NPCynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner and women’s health educator focused on helping women thrive through perimenopause and menopause using science-backed, practical strategies. She is the author of:📚 Intermittent Fasting Transformation📘 The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond➡︎ Cynthia’s website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/➡︎ Follow Cynthia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/➡︎ The Menopause Gut (info / pre-order): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-by-cynthia-thurlow-np/===============================================================================Support the show💪 OWN IT CoachingIf you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching.It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data. Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: https://quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic ============================================================================📖 Holy Health | The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin....

Functional Medicine for Health & Wellness is about finding the root cause of symptoms, so you can improve energy, sleep, focus, resilience, and longevity. In this episode of The OWN IT Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer sits down with Dr. Will Cole to break down what functional medicine really is (root cause medicine vs symptom chasing), why functional medicine telehealth matters, and how to filter modern health & wellness noise with discernment.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ What Functional Medicine actually is (evidence-based + diagnostics/labs + root-cause healing)✅ Why telehealth functional medicine matters (how Will built a virtual functional medicine clinic early)✅ A discernment filter for modern health & wellness (major in the majors, stop chasing noise)✅ The gut–brain axis + inflammation connection (“if your gut is off, your brain is off”)✅ How stress/trauma + the nervous system impact physiology (and why burnout is bi-directional)✅ The OWN IT thesis: health as worship, not performance (faith + physiology together)✅ Why “normal labs” doesn’t always mean “healthy” (rapid-fire segment)===============================================================================About Dr. Will ColeDr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world, having started the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems.Dr. Will Cole is the host of The Art of Being Well podcast and bestselling author of: 📚 Intuitive Fasting 📚 Gut Feelings 📚 Ketotarian 📚 The Inflammation SpectrumNew book (with Dr. Josh Axe): 📘 Heal Your Cells: Reversing the Irreversible — A Proven Plan to Heal Faster, Reclaim Energy, and Unlock Longevity 🔗 Available for pre-order now.Support the show💪 OWN IT CoachingIf you’re a high performer and you want a complete health optimization system— high energy, deeper sleep, better focus, and long-term resilience, this is what we do inside OWN IT Coaching.It’s personalized coaching for executives and leaders built around deep diagnostics, coaching accountability, precision nutrition & fitness, targeted supplementation, recovery, and objective data. Not sure where to begin? Find out exactly where your health is underperforming and get a prioritized action plan in less than 8 minutes. $397 value. Zero obligation. ➡︎ Take the Free Audit: https://quiz.ownitcoaching.com/healthaudit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic ============================================================================📖 Holy Health | The Book Justin's newest book, Holy Health, is the complete framework for faith-centered health — what it truly means to steward your body as an act of worship, not performance.Pre-order before August 10th and unlock $497+ in exclusive bonuses — including a personal health assessment, a behind-the-scenes session with Justin, and a chance to win two tickets to Phil Wickham's Songs of Saints Tour on October 9th in Orlando + a private meet & greet with Justin....