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Wellness in Asheville is your weekly source for the latest wellness news, trends + events in Asheville. Join us for conversations with a diverse group of local wellness biz owners + practitioners across food, health, movement, wellbeing + spirituality. New episodes each Wednesday. (First episodes drop on August 4th, 2025) Subscribe to Wellness in Asheville! You'll be supporting the amazing local businesses that make Asheville a trendsetting wellness destination. Wellness in Asheville is brought to you by Be Well Asheville. Learn more: www.bewellasheville.com | @bewellasheville
Episodes
Precision Medicine, Genomics & Peptide Therapy with Dr. Troy Jackson
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Troy Jackson, a family medicine physician and co-founder of Authentic Health, a direct primary care and precision medicine practice in Asheville, NC. Dr. Jackson left the insurance-based model behind to give patients more time, deeper lab work, and a ...
Dr. James Pinkston Returns: Regenerative Medicine and the Case for Aging Strong
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson welcomes back Dr. James Pinkston, DO, of Asheville Non-Surgical Orthopedics, for a second conversation on regenerative medicine, pain relief, and what it actually takes to stay mobile as you age.
Dr. Pinkston breaks down the science behind platelet-rich plasma...
In this episode of the Be Well Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Chad Krisel, board-certified family physician and co-founder of Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IFMA). Travis is also a longtime patient of the practice, which makes this conversation especially personal. Together they unpack why traditional insurance-based primary care is structurally broken — and how the dir...
Episode 30 - Epigenetics, Hormone Health, Perimenopause & Longevity with Dr. Kate Dwyer | Wellness in Asheville Podcast
Introduction to Dr. Kate Dwyer and Kate Dwyer Nutrition
What if the key to feeling like yourself again in perimenopause, optimizing hormones, and slowing biological aging wasn’t just about “eating healthy” or accepting symptoms as inevitable—but about understanding and inf...
Episode 29 - Outdoor Yoga, Nature Meditation & Micro Retreats in Asheville with Ceiara Cartony | Wellness in Asheville Podcast
What happens when you combine hiking, yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and the Blue Ridge Mountains into one experience?
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Ceiara Cartony, founder of Namaste in Nature, to explore ho...
Acupuncture for Pain Relief & Recovery Optimization in Asheville with Chad Johnson, L.Ac.
Introduction to Chad Johnson and Asheville Orthopedic Acupuncture
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Chad Johnson, Licensed Acupuncturist and founder of Asheville Orthopedic Acupuncture on Haywood Road. Chad brings a distinctly body-centered approach to his practice &md...
Introduction to Dr. Liz Slonena and Mindful Hypnosis
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Liz Slonena — clinical psychologist, award-winning hypnotherapist, and co-creator of Mindful Hypnosis. Her science-backed method blends mindfulness and clinical hypnosis to help people access deep healing through their own mind. Her guided meditations have reached ...
Season 2, Episode 26: Classical Chinese Medicine | Longevity with Josephine Spilka
Introduction to Josephine Spilka and Classical Chinese Medicine
In this episode of the Be Well Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Josephine Spilka — a classical Chinese medicine practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in Asheville, NC. Josephine shares how she works at the deepest level of the body...
Introduction to Dr. Cynthia Libert and Cognitive Decline Prevention in Asheville
In this episode, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Cynthia Libert, a board-certified family physician, functional medicine practitioner, and cognitive decline prevention specialist in Asheville, NC. Together, they explore how to protect your brain, prevent Alzheimer's disease, and age powerfully from the inside out.
Dr. Libert tra...
Guest Name - Anna Twinney
Summary:
Explore the profound connection between humans and horses through body language, telepathy, and energetic resonance. Anna Twinney shares insights on horse whispering, trauma healing, and the transformative power of animal communication.
Keywords
Horse whispering, animal communication, body language, telepathy, trauma healing, energetic resonance, spiritual connec...
Season 1, Episode 23: From Burnout to Balance with Kyra Cavanaugh
Introduction to Kyra Cavanaugh and Energy Management
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson is joined by Kyra Cavanaugh, an energy coach, Qigong teacher, and well-being consultant. We delve into the pervasive issue of burnout in our post-pandemic world and explore how to manage our energy to live a more aligned and ...
Introduction to Rachele Scevola and Breathwork as Medicine
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson welcomes Rachele Scevola, known as The Breath Nurse, a registered nurse turned breathwork facilitator.
Rachele shares her journey from critical care nursing to discovering breathwork at a yoga festival, where it transformed her life—providing clarity and courage to lea...
Introduction to Natty Trebotich and Food For Adventures
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson connects with Lee "Natty" Trebotich, adventure chef, biologist, and founder of Food For Adventures. Natty and his wife Meghan bring people together through wild foraging, outdoor cooking over fire, and immersive experiences that reconnect us with nature and each other.
From leading k...
Introduction to DahVid Weiss and Vibrational Healing for Pets
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with DahVid Weiss, Doctor of Oriental Medicine and founder of A.S.H.A. Asheville Sound Healing for Animals. With over 33 years in holistic environments, DahVid shares his transformative journey into Chinese Medicine, Vibrational Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, and his p...
Thriving After Cancer: Reclaiming Your Body & Life with RN Health Coach Brynn Barale
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Brynn Barale, a registered nurse, holistic health coach, and 18-year breast cancer thriver who empowers survivors to trust their bodies and live a “kick-ass life after cancer” through Wildflower Health Coaching.
Together t...
Season 1, Episode 18: Building Community in Asheville with Daniel Ratner
- Introduction to Daniel Ratner, Co-Founder of Drip Sauna
- Insight on Ashevilles' first wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience
- The epidemic of loneliness and how community spaces like Drip Sauna foster belonging (60% of Americans feel lonely)
- Travis shares a vulnerable story about grief, healing, and the power of sweat during tough times
- T...
Season 1, Episode 17: Mindful Midlife—Women's Hormones, Community, and Conscious Living with Jaclyn RebekahRoberts
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson welcomes Jaclyn Rebecca Roberts—founder of Natural Rhythm Yoga and the SoulFit Academy, board-certified health coach, yoga teacher, and medical Reiki master based in West Asheville. Jaclyn guides women to reconne...
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dawn Sagonias, a sound healing practitioner, biologist, and former massage therapist with 25+ years of experience. We explore the fascinating intersection of science, spirituality, and sound—and how vibrations can literally "massage your brain" for healing.
Dawn shares her unique journey from studying music and biology t...
Season 1, Episode 15: Healing Trauma & Relationships with Leslie Brooks
Introduction to Leslie Brooks and Trauma-Informed Healing
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Leslie Brooks, a trauma-informed life coach and the creator of the Peaceful Goddess Project and the Women Who Whine Facebook community (with over 2,100 members). We explore the profound journey f...
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Jodie Appel, owner of the Asheville Salt Cave, to explore the transformative power of stillness and ritual in wellness.
Jodie shares the inspiring story of how her father’s life-changing experience in a salt spa led to the creation of the Asheville Salt Cave, and how her background in massage therapy and veterinary...
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