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Education Episodes: Video Holistic Care Medical Mindset

E19: Burnout, Stress & Survival Mode: A Doctor’s Guide to Fixing Your Health Before It Breaks You

E19: Burnout, Stress & Survival Mode: A Doctor’s Guide to Fixing Your Health Before It Breaks You

Featuring Dr. Meredith Sweeney, SANO Longevity

If you’re building a business while running on stress, caffeine, and “I’ll deal with it later”… this episode is your wake-up call.

In this episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy sits down with Dr. Meredith Sweeney—a former bariatric surgeon turned longevity specialist—who walked away from traditional medicine to focus on proactive, data-driven health.

Together, they unpack what most entrepreneurs ignore until it’s too late:

  • The real impact of chronic stress and “survival mode” on your body
  • Why traditional healthcare often misses early warning signs
  • The 4 core pillars of longevity (and how they actually show up in real life)
  • How burnout affects decision-making, weight, sleep, and performance
  • What it looks like to build a business without sacrificing yourself

Dr. Sweeney shares how she transitioned from surgery to prevention, why she believes most diseases are preventable, and how simple (but intentional) habits like breathwork, movement, sleep, and nutrition can dramatically change your trajectory.

If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you… or like success is costing you your health… this conversation will hit home.

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Cannabis/CBD Education Episodes: Video Government Law Medical

S3:E12 – Fighting for Hemp: Dee Dee Taylor on Kentucky Laws, Integrity, and 502 Hemp’s Future

S3E12: Fighting for Hemp: Dee Dee Taylor on Kentucky Laws, Integrity, and 502 Hemp’s Future

Featuring Dee Dee Taylor, Owner, 502 Hemp & 812 Hemp

Dee Dee Taylor, owner of 502 Hemp and President of the Kentucky Hemp Association, returns to Small Business Success Talk for an update on the challenges and victories in the hemp industry. From Kentucky legislation to federal battles, Dee Dee shares the inside story of lobbying, integrity in business, and why hemp products matter for both customers and communities. This candid conversation dives into entrepreneurship, politics, and perseverance in a shifting industry.

If you’ve ever wondered how small business owners fight back against powerful lobbyists—or how passion and integrity keep a business moving forward—this is the episode you need to hear.

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Episodes: Video Medical

S3:E11 – Finding Clarity in Chaos – How to Lead, Pivot, and Thrive in Business & Life

S3E11: Finding Clarity in Chaos – How to Lead, Pivot, and Thrive in Business & Life

Featuring Christy Smallwood

In this special “Christy’s Corner” episode of Small Business Success Talk, host Christy Smallwood opens up about navigating one of the most chaotic seasons of her business and personal life. From unexpected financial hits and rebranding on the fly, to rebuilding from scratch and letting go of her team, Christy shares real, unfiltered insights on finding calm, making bold decisions, and leading with clarity through change.

Packed with practical tools—like her simple yet powerful “Centering Protocol”—and seasoned with hard-earned wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone facing uncertainty. Learn how to reset, refocus, and take the next best step… even when the world feels upside down.

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Episodes: Video Medical

S3:E10 – From Eyepiece to Evidence: Telscreen’s Tech Transforming Eye Exams.

S3E10: From Eyepiece to Evidence: Telscreen's Tech Transforming Eye Exams.

Featuring Wes Harris and Kent Harris of TelScreen

In this episode of Small Business Success Talk, host Christy Smallwood sits down with Kent and Wes Harris of TelScreen to explore how their decades-long journey in medical imaging has evolved into a trusted resource for eye care professionals. From their humble beginnings solving problems for retinal surgeons in the ‘90s to becoming an integral part of the modern eye exam, Kent and Wes share how TelScreen’s technology enhances doctor-patient communication and supports evidence-based eye care.

Learn how they serve eye care practices holistically—thinking beyond the hardware sale—and how their work fits into broader conversations around optometry’s future, scope modernization, and education. Plus, don’t miss the memorable stories, including one involving a tick and another that helped identify a brain tumor.

🔍 No hype. Just humble, smart innovation.
🎯 For optometrists, ophthalmologists, med school faculty, and tech-curious professionals.

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