Uncommonly Remarkable

What happens when your body breaks down at 18—and doctors offer no answers? Bryan Hardy shares his incredible journey from near-death to vibrant health, and how his struggles with digestion, burnout, and low testosterone led him to create Revitalized Man, a program helping men heal their guts and reclaim their vitality.We talk about:How gut health drives energy, immunity, mood, and hormonesWhy bloating, gas, and fatigue are early warning signsThe truth about “normal” digestion—and how to reset itBryan’s exact framework for working with autoimmune clientsHow men can optimize testosterone and drive without medication💥 Grab Bryan’s free cheat sheet: revitalizedman.com/guide#MensHealth #GutBrainAxis #TestosteroneBoost #FunctionalMedicine #UncommonlyRemarkable #NutritionHealing #BryanHardy #HolisticHealth #EnergyAndVitality

Elastin might be the most important protein you've never heard of.In this episode, bestselling author and health innovator Douglas Mulhall joins Uncommonly Remarkable to explain how this flexible, long-lasting fiber impacts everything from cardiovascular disease to glaucoma. You'll learn how elastin degradation contributes to aging, how hidden stressors like heavy metals and infections affect it, and what groundbreaking therapies are finally addressing it.We dive into:The immune response cascade triggered by elastin lossThe impact of elastin on optic nerves and intraocular pressureWhy current glaucoma treatments are only treating symptomsEmerging therapies aimed at reversing artery calcificationHow to find out if you're at risk📚 Find Douglas’ book Discovering the Nature of Longevity on Amazon🌐 Visit calcify.com for clinical trial updates and more resources#Longevity #Elastin #CardiovascularHealth #Optometry #BioInnovation

What if the way you present yourself is the one thing standing between you and your next big opportunity? Whether you’re leading a meeting, pitching an idea, or aiming for that next promotion, how you communicate defines your success.In today’s episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Bachman, a world-renowned presentation skills expert, executive coach, and former international opera director who has worked with legends like Luciano Pavarotti and Plácido Domingo. She now teaches professionals—especially women—how to become visible, valued, and heard in leadership roles.We dive deep into:✅ The hidden communication traps that hold women back in the workplace✅ How to navigate single-focus vs. multi-focus thinkers in conversations✅ The power of storytelling in leadership and persuasion✅ How strategic empathy can help you influence, engage, and inspire✅ The lessons from directing opera that translate into world-class leadershipIf you’ve ever felt unheard, overlooked, or struggled to communicate your value—this episode is for you

🔥 Dr. William Ferro went from a practice with humble beginnings to revolutionizing healthcare 🔥Imagine starting your career working in a clinic frequented by the Russian mafia, periodically getting kicked out of your own office by mobsters, and then building a nationwide health and fitness empire—only to lose it all overnight in 2008.💡 But from the ashes, he built BETR Health, a groundbreaking company transforming healthcare, nutrition, and patient care. This story is wild, inspiring, and packed with lessons for entrepreneurs, doctors, and anyone trying to break the system.🚀 How do you turn adversity into a money-making idea? Watch now! #Entrepreneurship #Healthcare #Mafia #Startups #BetterHealth Visit Our Guest at: https://betrhealthFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncommonly_remarkable/Vist Us at: https://www.uncommonlyremarkable.com/

In this episode of Uncommonly Remarkable, I sit down with Amy Vale, founder of For the Cubs, a brand on a mission to support children and families through thoughtful design and purposeful giving. Amy shares the heartwarming story behind Percy the Weighted Hug Bear, a product inspired by her foster care journey and created to provide comfort and emotional support to children. We also explore Amy’s experiences as a foster parent to ten children, the lessons she’s learned about resilience, and her insights into creating calm, intentional environments for kids. Plus, Amy reflects on her eclectic career—from marketing at global brands to championing causes close to her heart—and how she’s reframing perceptions of foster care. 📌 Learn more about For the Cubs: ForTheCubs.com This conversation will inspire you to think about how we can all make a difference—one small act of care at a time."

As 2024 comes to a close, I take a moment to reflect on the growth of this podcast, the incredible guests who shared their stories, and the invaluable feedback from you, the listeners. This special episode revisits some of the most impactful conversations of the year, showcasing episodes that resonated deeply with our audience. **Tony Frazier (Episode 7.1: *Homes Designed for Life*)** Tony Frazier, founder of Frazier Home Design, shared his journey into residential design, his innovative use of technology in architecture, and the influence of his artistic and musical passions. From sketching family-inspired designs to leading a business with a creative edge, Tony revealed how he tailors homes to clients’ lifestyles while balancing artistic expression. **J. Woody (Episode 23.2: *Have I Lost My Religion?*)** J. Woody, a dynamic storyteller and bibliophile, reflected on his journey from East Africa ministry work to education and beyond. With experiences ranging from bull riding to nonprofit leadership, Woody shared the challenges and transformations that shaped his path, including his ongoing exploration of spirituality and education. **Dr. Joe Hummel (Episode 18.2: *Functioning at Peak Performance*)** Dr. Joe Hummel, founder of PrimeMD Aesthetics and Wellness, discussed his mission to help people achieve their peak vitality. He shared insights from his time at the Mayo Clinic, lessons learned in emergency medicine, and his philosophy of bridging gaps between fulfillment and reality. Dr. Joe’s servant-leadership mindset and practical advice on wellness made this episode one of the year's most popular. **Lisa Sun (Episode 15.2: *Building Gravitas*)** Lisa Sun, founder of Gravitas and author of the national bestseller *Gravitas: The Eight Strengths That Redefine Confidence,* brought her powerful story to life. From her parents' immigrant journey to her mission of catalyzing confidence through fashion, Lisa shared how embracing individual superpowers and understanding personality dynamics—like the interplay of introverts and extroverts—can create lasting impact. These standout episodes showcase themes of entrepreneurship, creativity, resilience, and self-discovery. As we look forward to 2025, let me know which guests you'd like to see return or topics you’d love to explore further. And if you've got a different set of favorites, leave me a comment. Thank you for an amazing year, and here’s to more inspiring conversations ahead!

Today’s guest describes himself as an independent, analytical explorer who is both intentional and somewhat talkative.   As the owner and founder of Marshall Video—a video production agency based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Erik and his team strategize and produce video content for Enterprise and Mid-market companies, as well as highlight the sometimes overlooked but very real aspects of human life in documentaries and through journalism. In this episode, learn how Erik’s approach to video production is poised to reshape the industry, how a love for nonfictional storytelling has led to real change, the realization of wrongs, and the pursuit and capture of criminals.  Hear why video can be unusually expensive, tips on communication, and much much more.   https://marshallvideo.comF

Today’s guest is the Founder and Managing Partner of Invidia Capital Management— a healthcare-oriented private equity firm based in New York and focused on upper-middle market investments in North America. Jo Natauri describes herself as quiet, thoughtful, practical, and a mom.  Having over 25 years of experience in the healthcare investment industry, Jo approaches healthcare from a vantage point that I find both interesting and unique.  Have you ever considered all the pieces of healthcare and healthcare deliver beyond what happens in the provider’s office?  From pharmaceuticals, to technology, to delivery systems and research, this complex field is where Jo has devoted her career—bridging banking and healthcare in meaningful ways.   Learn what inspired her thinking, how she finds balance, what it’s like to graduate high school when you’re barely old enough to drive.  Hear about her early career in banking, stepping away, how she grew to become a partner at Goldman Sachs, and much, much more in this episode.   https://invidiacap.com/team/jo-natauri/

Today’s guest describes himself as an outdoor enthusiast, a sports nut, and a bibliophile.  Jonathan Woody or “Woody” as the world knows him currently manages the budget and staffing within UNC chapel hill’s history department,  but has done so many other things that it’s staggering.   From being an amateur bull rider in rodeos during his 20s, to starting a non-profit ministry in east Africa, he’s spent time defining and redefining himself as he’s gone through life.   After earning a bachelor’s in Economics, he’s earned a masters in Theology, Humanities, and Public School Administration.  He’s gone from educator to pastor and back again as a principal.  He loves bourbon, cigars, and reading.   In fact, he’s a growing celebrity on instagram—where his love of books has actually earned him some recognition, some famous followers and according to him—the ultimate prize, FREE BOOKS.   https://www.instagram.com/doggone_good_books/

  The Executive Director of the American Optometric Association, Today’s guest describes himself as hardworking, determined, creative, and very disinclined to give up.    Jon is both a team player and a team builder—preferring to stay behind the scenes to get the job done, he’s decided to sit down with us today to talk about the importance of the work that the AOA does to educate patients about optometry and eyecare, professionally develop optometrists through immersive educational programs, and to advocate for the profession at the national level.    Supported by affiliate associations in all 50 states, the AOA was founded in 1898, is the leading authority on quality care representing more than 50,000 doctors of optometry (O.D.), optometric professionals and optometry students.   In this episode, you’ll hear how Jon’s lifelong drive to serve has positioned him well to lead this service-based organization, how his affinity for historical trivia makes Washington DC a near perfect place for him to live although he’ll always be a New Yorker at heart.  He’ll tell us a little about his family travel adventures, lifeguarding, lobbying, and much, much more.   

The Founder of MyoMinds and a PhD candidate,Today’s Guest describes himself as Inquisitive, Open, Obsessive, and Empathic.  As a PhD candidate, George is investigating eating, exercise, and body image psychopathology in men, and how to improve men's access to care for those concerns. He provides consultation work and/or training for healthcare services and charities, schools, universities and other research institutes. He’s become a leading authority in body image psychopathology and consulted on the new Netflix series “Everything now”, has appeared on ABC news, has been in Men’s Health in the US and UK, and has been and expert participant in multiple panels and discussions on the subject matter.   He started MyoMinds, A mental health organization that focuses on research and raising awareness of the mental health concerns of  anyone who exercises including eating disorders, body/muscle dysmorphia, exercise addiction, and sub-clinical experiences. Expect to learn about George’s personal journey and struggles with some of these issues and how he has used his experiences to focus his research forward his recovery.    Hear about prioritizing your true drivers and values in life, how to build a life pyramid in lieu of a pillar, how self-perception can be influenced by industry, social media, and even seemingly harmless compliments and comments in day to day conversation and much much more.   I learned a ton about myself and how to engage some of my own challenges in this episode, while having a bit of fun learning about George and some of his fun anecdotes along the way.   For more information on MyoMinds, please visit https://myominds.com or visit George and the team on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/myo_minds?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== You can also hear more from George in his podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myominds-podcast/id1532716451 Special thanks to Scotty Sanders and ScottySanders Media for editing this and all episodes of Uncommonly Remarkable

Matt Sheehan founded “Exhale” to reimagine the ways homes are maintained and, by doing so, give successful people back time and peace of mind. Exhale is revolutionizing home services by being the only tech-enabled and trusted partner successful people need to manage their home services. From the “grit” garnered from years of hockey to the lessons learned through something as benign AND dangerous as bicycling in traffic, you’ll learn about Matt’s passion for entrepreneurial success, why the word “no” can actually empower him, how David vs Goliath scenarios can fuel positive thinking, and much, much more.   We have a lot of fun in this episode, and I really get to learn a lot along the way.  I hope you take away a few nuggets that you can use day to day as well. You can find more on Exhale by going to: https://exhaleathome.com If you'd like to learn more about Pangea educational Development, you can go to: https://www.pangeaeducation.org/ And Finally, if you'd like to learn more about any of our guests or inquire about being featured on the show, you can visit us at: https://www.uncommonlyremarkable.com/ Special thanks to Scotty Sanders Media for the editing work on this and every episode of Uncommonly Remarkable.

Today’s guest describes herself as fearless, determined, driven, and Passionate.     Having spent her career challenging the normal and encouraging others to “think differently”,  Sue Downes is the Co-Founder and CEO of MyEyeDr.—one of the nation’s largest groups of full scope and full service optometric practices.    Founded in 2001 as a single office focused on bringing better selection, service, and clarity to patients in the vision space, MyEyeDr. combines the science of optometry with the art of helping patients understand product selection,  fashion, and vision insurance in a novel way.  Now some 23 years later, Sue has led the organization to near 900 locations across the country.    In this episode hear how the youngest of 6 children challenged tradition, how she took an administrative job in a unknown field and looked for opportunities to learn, and how she used life experience to create a concept.  Learn how adversity can remove the fear that inhibits success, and how compassion and truly caring for others can fuel an idea.  You’ll hear how she questioned what was accepted and acceptable, how she asked difficult questions, and much, much more.  www.myeyedr.com linkedin.com/in/sue-downes-a0b5174

Today's guest is the owner and Chief Medical Officer of PrimeMD Aesthetics & Wellness. He describes himself as purposeful and hardworking, but I would say he is also gracious, kind, and dedicated to helping others achieve their potential. As a former collegiate athlete, husband, and father, he recognizes the importance of "functioning at peak performance" and of achieving one's highest level of vitality. Dr. Joe Hummel is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed his residency work at the Mayo Clinic. He is board-certified with a clinical focus on anti-aging medicine and medical informatics. In this episode, we learn how Dr. Joe transitioned from years of emergency medicine to starting PrimeMD in 2010 and miking it his primary focus by 2017. Hear about ho elements of his childhood, his wrestling career, his medical school experiences and his residency training led him to think differently about his medical career, and why his more wholistic approach to each patient or client may lead to better outcomes and increased functional longevity. He not only practices medicine, but truly practices servant leadership and that has led to some interesting projects (including a farm. . .). https://www.primemdcenter.com/who-we-are

Today I have the privilege of sitting down with a guest whose friendship I truly cherish.  Our friendship is, in fact, the oldest surviving friendship I have.  Sometimes we talk often, sometimes not much at all, but it’s always like the conversation never really stopped—almost like we’ve hit the pause button waiting for our next time to catch up.  I’m excited to share this catch-up with all of you.   Christopher is a Musician most days, but his talents are so numerous, it’s hard to narrow them down.  He describes himself as a dad, a friend, and a listener.  He’s a lover of music, of books, and of learning—with a surprising knowledge of hardware, construction, and tools.  But the amount of knowledge he carries around about the automotive world is astounding.  In fact, it’s probably why we became friends way back when, as there were few people that could tell me something about a then-current car that I didn’t already know.   He can drive a stick, play the bass, build a mean lego dream house, and still manage to find time to read, spend time with his family, and be just about the nicest person you’ll meet.   If you’re ready to learn a bit about any number of subjects, this is the episode for you.  So now, ladies, gentlemen—all you remarkable people, welcome Christopher Neel to the show.  

Today’s guest has been showing clients all over the world how pliable both the body and the mind can be—no matter WHEN you start to train them.   Aaron has devoted himself to daily movement, meditation, and breath-work practices.  Having done his first handstand at 35, he can not only identify with adults interested in learning to practice gymnastics or enhance their movement abilities, but can provide the types of feedback, pointers, and encouragement that only that type experience can bring.   Aaron is a lawyer turned movement teacher.  After leaving the practice he founded and built over the course of 10 years, he took control of his life and is finding all the opportunity that comes with starting over.   He describes himself as Expressive, Fun, Light, Deep, and Joyous.  He’s now co-owner of a yoga studio on the Australian Sunshine Coast, donates a lot of his time to sharing his knowledge of movement with tutorials and educational videos on YouTube and other platforms,  inspires confidence in those he teaches through strength and mobility, and is my very first international guest.   Check out Aaron at: https://www.aarongriffiths.com.au Thanks to Scotty Sanders Media for editing this episode.

Lisa Sun is the founder and CEO of Gravitas, a revolutionary company on a mission to make-over women from the inside out. She is the author of the national bestseller GRAVITAS: THE 8 STRENGTHS THAT REDEFINE CONFIDENCE, a highly sought after speaker, a wonderful person, and my friend. In this episode we learn about our individual "super powers", and how to harness, nurture, and grow them. We explore differences in extroverts and introverts and how we complement each other. We discuss where Lisa draws inspiration and how she inspires others. You can learn more about Lisa Sun and Gravitas by visiting https://gravitasnewyork.com. Special thanks to Scotty Sanders Media for editing this episode for publishing.

Welcome to Season 2 of Uncommonly Remarkable. We start this season with Pete Marston where we learn about a multitude of ventures and opportunities to do good, to learn something new, to give back, and to model success. We sit down with Pete and discuss his family, his businesses, career choices and more. I'm so excited to bring this season's guests to you in new and hopefully exciting ways. Starting with the Bonus Episode (the first with a live audience) we will be bringing new guests to the platform from around the globe. A special thanks to Scotty Sanders Media for continuing to make all of this possible and giving us our signature sound. And if you've not had a chance to visit UncommonlyRemarkable.com lately, now is your chance. We've got a new look and some great features thanks to Kade Kimber and OakCity Gifts (OakCitygifts.com) giving us a hand in website development.

In the final episode of Season 1, meet Mike Hudson. He is the Principal/Head of Retirement Plan Consulting with CAPTRUST Financial Advisors. He describes himself as a driven, competitive, life-long learner with strong family ties and friendships. Mike talks to us about retirement planning, financial security, what drives and motivates him, and even a little about his skills as a tennis player. Thank you for your support this season as we take a break before bringing you more exciting conversations in Season 2. And thank you to Scotty Sanders Media for editing this episode.

Adam and I have been friends for nearly 30 years. Over that time, we both have had a number of unique opportunities, but he's got me beat on time spent far, far away. Hear about his travels, life abroad, raising kids on the go, and much more. Learn about chance, blessings in disguise, coffee, and even a bit about classical archeology in this episode.