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What if the most important thing you could optimize isn't your business, but your joy?In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Wigner sits down with human performance coach Nicole Tormey, who helps some of the most driven teams in business perform at the highest level by doing something radical: less. Nicole shares why she takes a full month off every year and what she tells her clients before she goes, the story of flying to Bali with no plan and spending seven uncomfortable days learning to stop performing her own vacation, and the weekly check-in her teams refuse to give up. Together, Steph and Nicole get to the question every high achiever eventually faces: when you ask "what is enough," are you really asking "am I enough?" And underneath it all, the thing we forget while chasing every goal: a life you actually enjoy is the whole point.In this episode: The energy audit question Nicole asks before letting anyone add a new habit Why feeling "behind on your optimization" is the warning sign, not the motivation Exactly what Nicole tells clients before taking her month off every year The morning question that reconnected her to what she actually wants Steph's day-by-day calendar boundaries for winning back white space The difference between asking "what is enough" and "am I enough" Joy isn't the reward for hitting the goal. It's the reason the goal was worth hitting.Chapters: 01:05 Nicole's Path to Human Performance 02:43 Pouring Into a Team, Not Just a Business 03:55 The Friday Nervous System Check-In 06:17 The One Call the Team Refused to Cut 07:28 Stop Adding: The Energy Audit 10:13 When Is Enough Enough? 11:43 The Real Question: Are YOU Enough? 12:47 Judgment and Curiosity Can't Share Space 14:31 Self-Worth and the Addiction to Performing 17:58 Permission to Not Have It Figured Out 19:49 The Non-Negotiable Month Off 21:13 Nicole's Bali Reset 24:38 Creating White Space 25:39 Steph's Calendar Boundaries 26:15 Joy Unattached to an Outcome Connect with Nicole:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_tormey

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Wigner welcomes Dr. Meg Longyear to discuss the profound identity shift that occurs when stepping into your true calling. They explore the transformation that happens when you align with your purpose, shedding self-doubt and embracing your unique gifts. This conversation is a powerful reminder for high-performing leaders to trust their instincts, lean into their intuition, and allow themselves to experience new breakthroughs. The episode challenges you to step into rooms that stretch you and to embrace your potential without hesitation.If you're ready to step into that next version of you, we encourage you to purchase a ticket to the TWP Tour in San Diego for August 14th & 15th! Here's the link for additional information. Chapters:00:03 - Welcoming Dr. Meg Longyear01:24 - Stepping into Your Calling02:39 - The Power of Being in the Right Room05:46 - Unlocking Your Unique Gifts10:47 - The Impact of Neuro Emotional Technique16:41 - Self-Worth and Business Growth20:19 - Personal Blocks Affecting Professional Success28:29 - The Unmatched Power of CommunityKey Takeaway:Your success becomes inevitable when you embrace your unique gifts and surround yourself with a community that amplifies your potential.

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Wigner sits down with Dr. Nikki Cottis, Head of Curriculum and Coaching at The Wealthy Practitioner, to unpack the patterns they see in clinic owners who struggle to scale. They break down the leadership gaps, control issues, financial blind spots, and system failures that keep practitioners trapped in operator mode. The conversation explores how top performers build teams, create systems, leverage data, and implement quickly instead of overthinking. They also share why retention, automation, and CEO-level decision making are often more powerful than chasing more leads. The real shift is moving from practitioner thinking to CEO thinking so you can build a business that grows beyond you.Get the Free Claude Cowork Guide for Practitioners: Stop Running Your Entire Practice Manually Chapters:[00:45] The Control Problem Keeping Owners Stuck[04:00] The 3 Systems Every Practice Needs[05:45] Why Most Clinics Misread Their Numbers[07:30] From Practitioner to CEO Thinking[09:15] The Hidden Revenue in Retention[13:00] Why Some Clients Scale Faster Than Others[16:30] Systematize It or Start Over Every Month[19:30] AI, Automation, and Buying Back Your Time[23:00] Leadership Through Better SystemsKey Takeaway:The businesses that scale fastest are built by leaders who stop trying to do everything themselves and start thinking, implementing, and leading like CEOs.

Summary:Dr. Stephanie Wigner sits down with Amanda Francis for a conversation on self-belief, wealth, visibility, motherhood, and the identity required to create an extraordinary life. Amanda shares how she built success from nothing by continuing to see more for herself long before there was evidence it was possible. Together they unpack the role of environment, reinvention, personal truth, and why longevity comes from staying aligned rather than staying attached to a single business model. They also explore navigating ambition and motherhood, handling criticism at scale, and becoming a permission slip for others through authentic self-expression. This episode is a masterclass in trusting who you are and allowing that identity to shape the life you create.Want more Amanda Frances? She’s speaking live at The Wealthy Practitioner Tour: San Diego | August 14-15Get your tickets here:https://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/san-diego-event?utm_source=MTWpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=san_diego_eventChapters:00:10:28 Why longevity beats imitation00:15:09 The power of upgrading your environment00:19:03 Reinvention as a growth strategy00:22:52 Ambition, motherhood, and letting go of balance00:34:17 Building a brand through authenticity00:36:05 Becoming the permission slipKey Takeaway:The life you want is built by repeatedly choosing the identity that believes more is possible before your reality can prove it.

Summary:Dr. Stephanie Wigner sits down with her husband, Kyle, to unpack how AI is transforming the way they operate multiple clinics. They share practical examples of using AI beyond content creation, from auditing team performance and streamlining communication to building smarter systems and creating more leadership capacity. This conversation highlights why AI is not about replacing people, but elevating them into higher-value roles. The real opportunity is not learning another tool. It is becoming the kind of leader who leverages technology to create more margin, clarity, and growth.Get the Free Claude Cowork Guide for Practitioners:https://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/ai-cowork-for-practitioners?utm_source=MTWpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cowork_LMChapters:00:03:12 CEO capacity gap00:06:58 Audit log unlock00:10:01 Team leverage shift00:12:47 AI as a systems builder00:16:05 Financial intelligence00:18:38 Internal AI assistants00:19:27 Why you’re not behindKey Takeaway:The leaders who win with AI are not replacing people, they are creating more leverage for themselves and their teams.

Summary:Dr. Stephanie Wigner sits down with Dr. Danielle Roach for a candid conversation about scaling businesses, building a family, and navigating the identity shifts that come with both. They unpack the realities of growing multiple practices, expanding into new ventures, leading larger teams, and making decisions before the timing feels perfect. The conversation also explores motherhood, judgment, purpose, and the pressure high-achieving women place on themselves. At its core, this episode is about trusting yourself enough to evolve, recalibrating when success no longer feels aligned, and building a life that reflects who you are becoming.Get tickets to our upcoming event in San Diego, CA:https://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/san-diego-event?utm_source=MTWpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=san_diego_eventChapters:00:02:00 Chasing the next level00:06:45 The hidden price of scaling00:13:56 The performance trap00:22:20 Permission to choose differently00:29:31 The responsibility of impact00:34:06 Trust before evidenceKey Takeaway:The next level of growth requires trusting yourself enough to act before certainty arrives and staying connected to the purpose that makes the challenge worth it.

Summary:Dr. Stephanie breaks down the identity and strategy shifts required to build a business that creates freedom instead of dependency. This episode challenges the belief that success has to come from constant hustle and explains why wealthy businesses are built through systems, leverage, capacity, and leadership. She unpacks the transition from practitioner to CEO and the internal rewiring required to stop operating from survival mode. This conversation is about building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. If you know you are meant for more impact, more profit, and more freedom, this episode shows you where the shift begins.Join our masterclass today at 1pm EThttps://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/built-for-profit-masterclass-2026?utm_source=MTWpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=built_for_profit_2026Apply for The Wealthy Practitioner Mastermindhttps://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/7-figure-experience-application?utm_source=MTWpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=mastermindChapters:00:02:05 Why trading time for money keeps you stuck00:02:50 Creating recurring revenue and client retention00:03:58 Building capacity instead of glorifying hustle00:04:49 The power of protecting your schedule00:05:15 Why systems create freedom and scalability00:06:20 Transitioning from operator to CEO00:08:45 Moving from survival mode into overflowKey Takeaway:A wealthy business is built when your identity, systems, and leadership evolve beyond survival.

Summary:Dr. Stephanie Wigner sits down with Director of Operations Brandi for an unfiltered conversation on what it actually takes to scale a company, build a high-performance team, and grow into the next version of yourself. They break down the pressure, standards, hiring decisions, leadership lessons, and identity shifts that shaped The Wealthy Practitioner’s growth from scrappy startup to multi-million dollar company. This episode reveals why culture is built through adversity, why founders must stop hiring for skill alone, and why personal growth always becomes the bottleneck in business. Stephanie also opens up about motherhood, self-worth, leadership, and the internal work required to carry a bigger vision without collapsing under it. If you are building something meaningful, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, team, and who you must become to sustain success.Get tickets to our upcoming event in San Diego, CA:https://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/san-diego-event?utm_source=MTWpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=san_diego_event Chapters:00:03:15 Coaching through edges00:07:03 Building core culture00:11:49 Hiring for character00:16:42 Learning how to fire00:21:20 Core values00:27:33 Motherhood identity shifts00:31:19 Releasing operational control00:34:17 Adapting to new standardsKey Takeaway:The next level of business requires a stronger identity, higher standards, and a team willing to grow through pressure instead of avoiding it.

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Wigner breaks down why so many practitioners stall between $400K and $600K and what it actually takes to break through to seven figures. She unpacks the hidden ceiling that keeps high-performing business owners stuck in operator mode and explains why scaling is ultimately an identity decision before it is a strategy decision. From raising prices and productizing outcomes to hiring an A-player integrator and fixing lead flow, this episode is a direct call to stop managing a practice and start building a real asset. The shift is learning to think, lead, and decide like a CEO. If you have already built momentum, this is your reminder not to stop at the hardest level.Join our live 5 day money challenge - May 18th:https://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/money-challenge?utm_source=MTWpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=goldmind&utm_content=mtw-podcast-linkGet tickets to our upcoming event in San Diego, CA:https://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/san-diego-event?utm_source=MTWpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=san_diego_event Chapters:01:14 Profit margins matter more than revenue02:31 Raise your prices without emotional attachment03:10 Productize your biggest transformation05:03 The power of hiring an A-player operator06:12 Why proximity changes your identity06:56 Referrals are not a real marketing strategy07:48 Transitioning from practitioner to CEO09:10 Rewriting your identity to scale biggerKey Takeaway:The business only grows to the level of identity you are willing to claim as a CEO.

This episode breaks down the invisible beliefs about money that quietly cap your growth, no matter how hard you work. Dr. Stephanie Wigner unpacks how early conditioning, comfort, and identity create ceilings that keep high performers playing small. She walks through the moment money shifted from stressor to solution and the mindset recalibration that made more possible. This is about becoming the person who can create, hold, and multiply wealth. If you are ready for more, your money story has to match it.Join the Gold Mind 5-Day Challengehttps://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/goldmind?utm_source=MTWpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=goldmind&utm_content=mtw-podcast-linkChapters:00:00:55 Early money conditioning and inherited beliefs00:01:46 Questioning what you believe about money00:02:52 Success without expansion00:03:30 Pain as the catalyst for change00:04:03 The hard work trap and rewriting the story00:05:31 Becoming someone who can hold wealth00:06:18 Who benefits when you have moreKey Takeaway:You will only create and hold the level of money your identity believes is possible.