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The Total Entrepreneur: Mind, Body, Spirit

The Total Entrepreneur: Mind, Body, Spirit

John M Torrens, Ph.D. 96 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

The podcast is hosted by Dr. John Torrens, an award-winning professor and entrepreneur, who guides high-performing entrepreneurs, founders, and executives on a journey to redefine success. Each episode blends cutting-edge academic research with real-life insights from entrepreneurs, health experts, and researchers. Listeners discover evidence-based strategies to prevent burnout, improve well-being, and create a balanced life where purpose, productivity, and wellness thrive together.

Episodes

Yoga Nidra for Trauma Recovery with Danielle Matthews
Yoga Nidra for Trauma Recovery with Danielle Matthews Oct 8, 2026 00:56:03 At 24, Danielle Matthews was told by her neurologist that her brain injury was as healed as it was ever going to get, and that she needed to build a new life around it. In this episode, John talks with Danielle about the head-on car accident that upended her life, the mild traumatic brain injury that followed, and how a daily yoga nidra practice became the tool that carried her through the darkest
Fix Leaky Gut Naturally with Dr. Sulaiman Bharwani
Fix Leaky Gut Naturally with Dr. Sulaiman Bharwani Oct 1, 2026 00:57:10 Most people think gut health is just about digestion - Dr. Sulaiman Bharwani says that's the smallest part of the story. In this episode, John interviews gastroenterologist and nutritionist Dr. Sulaiman Bharwani ("Dr. Sal") of Gut Rewire to unpack how the gut microbiome drives everything from heart health and brain function to anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and long-term disease risk - and
How to Build Real Relationships (Not Just Network) - Nida Leardprasopsuk
How to Build Real Relationships (Not Just Network) - Nida Leardprasopsuk Sep 25, 2026 00:41:27 If you've ever collected 5,000 LinkedIn connections and still couldn't think of who to call at 2 a.m. in a crisis, this episode on how to build real relationships is for you.Nida Leardprasopsuk spent years in corporate roles at L'Oréal, Unilever, Reckitt, and Coach before leaving to become a certified executive and business coach, a Gottman-trained couples therapist, and a medical-scho
Understanding Chronic Inflammation and Free Radicals - Samuel Shepherd
Understanding Chronic Inflammation and Free Radicals - Samuel Shepherd Sep 17, 2026 01:14:16 Understanding chronic inflammation and free radicals starts with a question most of us never think to ask: why does the same biological process that keeps us alive also seem to slowly wear us down as we age?Samuel Shepherd spent decades as a chemist and engineer, holding 42 patents, working with NASA, and solving technical problems for government and industry, before a serious health diagnosis sen
Peptide Therapy for Longevity: What's Real vs. Hype - Dr. Jeff Gross
Peptide Therapy for Longevity: What's Real vs. Hype - Dr. Jeff Gross Sep 13, 2026 00:52:18 If you've heard the word "peptide" on a skincare label or a biohacking podcast and wondered what it actually means, this episode on peptide therapy for longevity breaks it down from someone who's spent his career at the intersection of neurosurgery and regenerative medicine.Dr. Jeff Gross is a former Berkeley biochemist, virology researcher, and spinal neurosurgeon who founded Re
You Can't Out-Supplement Burnout | Katie Hardie
You Can't Out-Supplement Burnout | Katie Hardie Sep 3, 2026 00:57:44 If you've ever powered through exhaustion because you're "tough" and "don't need the nap," this episode on strategic recovery for high performers might be the wake-up call you didn't know you needed.Katie Hardie is the founder of My Peak (mypeak365.com) - PEAK standing for Performance, Energy, Awareness, and Knowledge - and a former endurance athlete who complet
Athlete Mindset for Entrepreneurs - NFL Linebacker Maema Njongmeta
Athlete Mindset for Entrepreneurs - NFL Linebacker Maema Njongmeta Aug 28, 2026 00:49:29 If you want to understand the athlete mindset for entrepreneurs, there's no better teacher than someone who went undrafted, made an NFL roster anyway, and is now building an investment portfolio in his spare time.Maema Njongmeta is a linebacker for the Carolina Panthers heading into his contract year. Born in Cameroon and raised in Texas and Illinois by immigrant parents (his mother a Fulbrigh
The Entrepreneur's Nutrition, Sleep, and Pacing Formula | Jenn Trepeck
The Entrepreneur's Nutrition, Sleep, and Pacing Formula | Jenn Trepeck Aug 20, 2026 00:48:48 If you ever wonder how to avoid burnout, the answer might start on your plate and end in your bedroom, not in your business plan.Jenn Trepeck is the host of Salad With a Side of Fries, known for "wellness without the weirdness." She spent 12 years building her health coaching practice as a side hustle, while working full-time in hedge funds, before going all in in 2019. In this episode,
Improving Focus as an Entrepreneur: Lessons from 10 Years as a Monk | Dandapani
Improving Focus as an Entrepreneur: Lessons from 10 Years as a Monk | Dandapani Aug 14, 2026 00:57:51 If you've ever wondered how to improve focus as an entrepreneur but felt like distraction was just part of the job, this conversation will change your mind, literally.Dandapani spent 10 years as an ordained Hindu monk before leaving with $1,000, a laptop, and the beads around his neck to build a life and career from scratch. Today he's a sought-after speaker who works with entrepreneurs, Y
How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with Dr. Jason Shumard
How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with Dr. Jason Shumard Aug 7, 2026 00:56:27 If you've ever been told diabetes is something you just manage for the rest of your life, this episode on how to reverse type 2 diabetes will challenge everything you thought you knew.Dr. Jason Shumard is a functional medicine doctor based in San Diego who has spent over two decades studying functional endocrinology after watching his own mother's diabetes diagnosis turn fatal, despite her
Why Seed Oils Are Bad, And What to Eat Instead | Cherie Calbom, The Juice Lady
Why Seed Oils Are Bad, And What to Eat Instead | Cherie Calbom, The Juice Lady Jul 31, 2026 00:51:45 If you've ever wondered why seed oils are bad, and what that has to do with your energy, focus, and longevity as an entrepreneur, this episode is essential listening.Cherie Calbom, known worldwide as "The Juice Lady," is a celebrity chef, award-winning nutritionist with a Master of Science from Bastyr University, and bestselling author of 36 books with over 3.5 million copies sold. A
How to Harness ADHD, Prevent Burnout and Build a Remote Business | Dr. Julie Causton
How to Harness ADHD, Prevent Burnout and Build a Remote Business | Dr. Julie Causton Jul 23, 2026 00:40:17 What does it take to walk away from a safe, tenured university professorship to build a business on your own terms?In this episode of The Total Entrepreneur: Mind, Body, Spirit, John interviews Dr. Julie Causton, founder of Inclusive Schooling. Julie shares her bold transition from Syracuse University into full-time entrepreneurship, how she built a remote-first consulting company, and the exact d

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