Meet Jodi Velazquez:

Author and former TV co-host shares her secrets to eating and living healthy after raising a diabetic toddler for 16 years. Her memoir/self-help book, Know the Enemy: Preventing Weight Gain, Diabetes & Disease was released last month. The book is especially helpful for those caring for children but, also a game changer for people who desire to shed some pounds. Two of Jodi's preliminary editors lost over 50 pounds after editing her manuscript! The book emphasizes small, easy, daily changes that add up over time.

Ways to connect with Jodi:

slickmoveguide@comcast.net

jodiVelazquez.com

412-606-9628

Where to Buy the Book:

• Shop Local at Penguin Bookshop in Swickley

• My Amazon affiliate link

• Barnes and Noble

Meet Aaron of Kneaded Tranquility:

A passionate entrepreneur and licensed massage therapist with over 15 years of experience.

As the owner of Kneaded Tranquility, based in Crafton, PA, he specialize in massage therapy, with a particular focus on neck, shoulder, and hip care while creating a tranquil experience for clients in the greater Pittsburgh area. Beyond his professional pursuits he enjoy fostering connections, creating educational content for massage professionals, and championing community wellness.

Ways to connect with Aaron:

• www.kneaded-tranquility.com

• 412-932-5535

• 100 Noble Avenue Crafton PA 15205

Podcast Community Perk:

• $10 off a 60 or 90 Minute Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage

Time Sensitive Events to put on your calendar: TBA

Meet Paul of Ascend:

Paul began climbing in 2007 and was immediately hooked. An intense hobby fostered by local clubs, adventurous trips, and close mentors ultimately led to a shared dream to expand the community by creating an intentional gathering place. Climbing continues to provide him with confidence, strength, countless friendships, and now his family's livelihood. Paul also spends his free time running, practicing yoga, loving his quirky cat, and traveling to experience live music with his hilarious wife and fun-loving friends

Ways to connect with Paul and Ascend:

• Instagram: @ascendclimbinggym

Podcast Community Perk: TBA

Honorable Mentions:

In this episode we mention Season 2 episode 2 featureing Rachel and Vahid

Welcome to " The Pittsburgh Wellness Collective" the podcast of passionate Pittsburgh-ers in the health and wellness space.

The goal of this podcast is to show you that the experts in health and wellness aren't out of town, they're right here in your community.

I can't wait for you to meet some of the incredible business owners and ambassadors, who are making waves in their zones of genius.

So get ready to be inspired by their stories, tips, and the incredible work they're doing to make our city a healthier and happier place.

If you're interested in being on the new Pittsburgh Wellness Collective Podcast or if you're just interested in staying in the know Please follow us on IG @PittsburghWellnessCollective or fill out the Google Form

Ashley Hoffman is the owner and sole person behind SweatNET Pittsburgh. She has built the SweatNET community here in Pittsburgh over the last 4+ years including; planning and executing all of the events, coordinating the ambassador program, working with countless small businesses around the city and more. Today, we welcome Ashley back to the podcast for one last conversation about her experience growing the platform, why it's coming to an end and what's in store for the future.

You can find Ashley on IG:

@Ashleyfortune_

@ashleyhoffman.photo

Natalie Gentile

Season 1 Episode 3 with Dr. Natalie

Instagram

• @nataliegentilemd
• @directcarepgh
• @rebelwellnessllc

If you're interested in being on the new Pittsburgh Wellness Collective Podcast or if you're just interested in staying in the know Please follow us on IG @PittsburghWellnessCollective or fill out the Google form

GOOGLE FORM LINK

On today's episode our normal host of the show takes the interviewer's seat and shares some of her story on why she started Lady Time Learning.

Lady Time Learning is an online women's education boutique that teaches women how their bodies work so they can make informed health decisions.

In today's episode she mentions her signature course The Pink Program, which is a self pace period tracking course that teaching women how to use their menstrual cycle as a metric of health as well as how to use hormone free birth control.

This course is over 3 hours long and also provides students with materials to bring with them to their doctor's appointments so they can have an informed conversation with their providers. https://ladytimelearning.onlinecoursehost.com/courses/pink-program

Podcast Community Perk:

Use the code PWCPODCAST to save 50% on The Pink Program

Ellora also mentions her Health Mastery Blue Print Course that helps people begin to create their own health blueprint.

https://ladytimelearning.onlinecoursehost.com/courses/healthieryou

Ways to get in touch with Ellora:

Instagram: @Dr.Ellora or @LadyTimeLearning

Email: ladytimelearning@proton.me

Website: ladytimelearning.com

Meet today's host Joe Aylesworth of Catalyst Chiropractic and Nutrition.

Joe is the tech support behind the Podcast and you can learn more about his business in his podcast episode.

Ways to get in touch with Joe:

Email: joe@catalystchiroandnutrition.com

Website: catalystchiroandnutrtion.con

Instagram: @catalystchiropracticandnutrition

Meet Michele Colella of The Beauty Boost:

Michele Colella is the City Owner of The Beauty Boost Pittsburgh, a vibrant community for those who identify as women to become their most healthy, empowered, and beautiful selves through regular events and activities–from fitness sessions to empowerment and entrepreneur workshops, social gatherings, and weekend retreat getaways–creating opportunities for personal growth, genuine connection, and a good time. Michele, a former fitness competitor and health and life coach with over a decade of counseling experience, found herself at a transitional point. Grappling with career changes, a breakup, and outgrown friendships, she yearned for friendship with like-minded women and took a brave step by attending a coffee meet-up she found online alone. The Beauty Boost hosted that meetup, and Michele walked away with more than she could have imagined. She took ownership of the Pittsburgh chapter, one of 25 nationwide, within two years of her first experience. Michele’s journey from member to owner underscores one of her strongest beliefs: monumental change often starts with small, courageous steps

Podcast listener perk: save $10 off all local Beauty Boost events

Ways to get in touch with Michele:

Email: beautyboostpittsburgh@gmail.com

Website: https://www.thebeautyboost.net/pittsburgh

Instagram: @thebeautyboost_pgh @michelecolellawellness

Facebook: The Beauty Boost Pittsburgh and Michele Colella Wellness

Honorable Mentions in this podcast:

Sound Bath facilitator Sara. You can find her at the Beauty Boost event on Septermber 4th, 2024 You can find her website here: https://www.divinely-rooted.com/

The owner of Amarah will be at the Boss Babe Panel on September 25th, 2024 you can listen to her SweatNET podcast episode here: Season 2 Episode 7 - Amanda of Amarah Studio and Boutique

Drop sound yoga host Monica will be featured at the Taste of Yoga event on November 9th, 2024, and you can listen to her podcast episode here:

If you're interesting in becoming a SweatNet member please follow the link bellow to sign up and don't forget to enter the code "Podcast" when signing up for your SweatNet membership to get your first month FREE!

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sweatnet.com/pittsburgh/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Enter the code "Podcast" when signing up to get your first month FREE!

Meet the chiropractors of Premier Chiropractic Clinic:

Dr. Brian Meenan

Founded Premier Chiropractic in 2019 to serve the South Hills Pittsburgh area. Dr. Meenan has worked with all types of people from NFL athletes to elderly seniors who do not like the typical chiropractic adjustment. He enjoys working with the patient to find a personalized approach that works for them.

He believes that the quickest results come from modern soft tissue techniques, rehabilitation exercises along with traditional chiropractic techniques.

You can schedule with him at the Mt Lebanon office here: https://premierchiropractic.janeapp.com/locations/mt-lebanon/book#/staff_member/1

Dr. Ellora Pollard:

You can find Dr. Ellora at the Mt. Lebanon office where she not only treats patients with hands on chiropractic care but also offers whole food nutrition counseling and monthly health talks.

Chiropractic Care has always been an integral part of her wellness routine and she is proud to be one the few female chiropractors in Pittsburgh.

You can schedule with her here: https://premierchiropractic.janeapp.com/locations/mt-lebanon/book#/staff_member/3

Meet Dr. Connor Smith:

Dr. Conner is passionate about helping all type of patients; from college athletes, to expecting mothers, to retirees trying to perfect their golf game, Dr. Conner has experience in helping his patients reach the goals that they set out for themselves. He is constantly furthering his knowledge to provide the best evidence-based care to all his patients. His goal is to give the patient all the tools necessary to become self-sufficient when it comes to their health and wellness.

You can schedule with him here: https://premierchiropractic.janeapp.com/locations/mcmurray/book#/staff_member/9

Ways to get in contact with Premier Chiropractic Clinic:

Mt. Lebanon office: 412-341-2505

McMurray office: 412-444-8455

Website: https://pittsburghpremierchiropractic.com/meet-our-chiropractors/

Instagram:

@Premier_chiropractic_clinic

@dr.connersmith

@dr.ellora

SweatNET perk: Free supplement/nutritional consult with Dr. Ellora

You can schedule a phone consultation here to discuss details here: https://premierchiropractic.janeapp.com/locations/mt-lebanon/book#/staff_member/3/treatment/12