The Fulfilled Practitioner

Ricky Brar

The Fulfilled Practitioner is a podcast for natural health practitioners who want more than just a busy practice, they want a meaningful one. Hosted by Ricky Brar, functional health expert and practice success coach, this show helps you grow a practice that creates more joy, impact, and deep fulfillment from your practice. 

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Meet Your Health Heroes: Kelly Fletcher on Becoming a Mom at 17, Cancer Survivor at 22, Health Hero Today

    What happens when life forces you to become your own best patient? In this Meet Your Health Heroes segment, Ricky sits down with Kelly Fletcher: an adult geriatric acute care nurse practitioner and functional medicine certified practitioner based in Oregon, whose personal journey through cancer, early menopause, and motherhood at a young age became the foundation for the deeply compassionate practice she runs today. Kelly shares how she went from writing prescriptions for everything to digging into the root cause of why her patients don't feel well and how that shift changed everything. You'll hear about the powerful transformations she's creating for her clients (including one that you won't forget), her weekly Zoom community calls, and the non-negotiables that keep her grounded and energized every single day. This episode is for any practitioner who's ever felt like the system wasn't giving their clients or themselves, real answers. Kelly proves that your own hardships can become your greatest clinical superpower. In this episode: How a cancer diagnosis at 22 set Kelly on a path toward functional medicineWhy Kelly believes community is just as healing as any supplement or protocolThe mindset shift that fuels her fire every dayHer non-negotiable daily habits (hint: Oregon sunshine plays a big role)Where to find Kelly if you or someone you love is struggling with hormonal healthConnect with Kelly:  CascadeVitalityCenter.com  Instagram & Facebook: @CascadeVitalityCenter Get my book The Fulfilled Practitioner for FREE: www.rbrar.com/tfpbook Follow me on instagram: @fulfilledpractitioner Follow me on Facebook: @drrickybrar Set up a strategy call with me here: Schedule Here

    28 min
  2. FEB 10

    Meet Your Health Heroes: Dr. Randy Michaux on Connection, Purpose, and Creating a Practice with Love

    There are moments in practice that remind us why we do this work. For Dr. Randy Michaux, it's when he finishes a call, places his hand on his heart, and breathes in the gratitude of truly connecting soul-to-soul with another human being. "If nobody else hears you, I do." In this heart-warming conversation, Randy shares what fulfillment really means to him and it has nothing to do with protocols or perfect outcomes. It's about connection. It's about being present enough to notice when someone says "I'm fine" but their body language screams otherwise. It's about giving someone permission to be heard, seen, and held in their suffering. Randy's journey to his heart-centered practice wasn't linear. He opens up about losing his father and recognizing how little he actually knew. About standing at a conference, unable to look his future coach in the eye because he couldn't trust himself. About the day he sat at his desk and released massive weight through the emotion code, learning for the first time to trust his intuition. You'll hear how Randy rebuilt his definition of success from the ground up. For years, his bank account dictated his worth, creating an exhausting rollercoaster that left him depleted. Today, he measures success in love: how he receives it, how he gives it, how it flows through every patient interaction. Randy shares the practices that keep him grounded: morning meditations filled with divine love through breathwork, daily walks where he simply listens to the wind and birds, and learning to honor his need for intentional rest instead of pushing through like a generator when he's actually a projector. This conversation will remind you why you became a healer. It's about the sacred exchange that happens when two souls connect. It's about trusting yourself enough to step outside the box. And it's about remembering that your value isn't measured in dollars, it's measured in love. Connect with Dr. Randy Michaux: Website: https://www.totalbodywellnessclinic.com/Podcast: Restore the RealFacebook and Instagram @dr.randymichauxGet my book The Fulfilled Practitioner for FREE: www.rbrar.com/tfpbook Follow me on instagram: @fulfilledpractitioner Follow me on Facebook: @drrickybrar Set up a strategy call with me here: Schedule Here

    57 min
  3. FEB 4

    The Systems Gap: Why Talented Practitioners Stay Exhausted and Unfulfilled

    Why most health practitioners are one breakdown away from closing their doors and the one thing that will save them. You didn't become a practitioner to spend your life chasing invoices, answering the same questions 47 times, or feeling like your practice owns you instead of the other way around. Yet here you are: overwhelmed, exhausted, and wondering if you made a mistake choosing this path. The culprit? A complete lack of systems. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what systems actually are (spoiler: it's not just fancy software), why running your practice off your brain and daily willpower is a guaranteed path to burnout, and how the absence of systems doesn't just drain YOU, it limits your ability to impact the people who desperately need your help. I'll walk you through two real-world scenarios and show you how it is possible to go from drowning in manual tasks and client chaos despite being extremely talented, to increased impact, outcomes, and fulfillment while working half the hours. If you've ever felt trapped by your own success, stuck at a ceiling you can't break through, or secretly resentful of the practice you once loved, this episode is your wake-up call. Plus, I'm opening up a limited number of Systems Audit Calls where we'll identify the exact leverage points in YOUR practice and work towards creating a roadmap to get you out of the weeds and into the impact you were meant to make. Your fulfilled practice is waiting. Let's build the infrastructure to make it real. Get my book The Fulfilled Practitioner for FREE: www.rbrar.com/tfpbook Follow me on instagram: @fulfilledpractitioner Follow me on Facebook: @drrickybrar Set up a strategy call with me here: Schedule Here

    20 min
  4. JAN 28

    Meet Your Health Heroes: Krista Story on Rewriting Family Health Stories Together

    In this Meet Your Health Heroes segment, I sit down with integrative health practitioner Krista Story to explore her inspiring journey from public school educator to holistic health advocate. Krista shares how personal tragedy and chronic illness drove her to rewrite not just her own health story, but to help countless others do the same. Key Topics Covered: The Origin Story: How a personal tragedy and subsequent struggles with thyroid disease and Lyme disease launched Krista's mission to become her own health advocateThe COVID Pivot: Transitioning from full-time educator to health practitioner during the pandemicHer Ideal Client: Working primarily with overwhelmed moms and their children to address diet, toxicity, and lifestyle factorsDaily Practices for Fulfillment: Starting each day with gratitude journaling, nature walks, and intentional prayer/meditationBlending Modalities: Combining quantum nutrition, muscle testing, biofeedback systems, and frequency work for root cause healingEnergy Protection: Strategies for empathetic practitioners to protect their energy while serving clients in difficult situationsBuilding Community: Launching an online gut health group course to create connection and collective healingTechnology and the Future: Embracing AI and digital platforms to reach more people and stay relevant in modern healthcareMemorable Quotes: "I rewrote my own "story" and I'm helping others.""Being fulfilled for me is just being in alignment with my purpose...every day that I wake up, my goal is to help and serve other people.""I choose gratitude...I don't start my day without gratitude.""When you don't have those limiting beliefs, everything in your life is so much more successful and more energetically better."What's Next for Krista: Launching her online gut health group programWriting her second bookExpanding her community presentations on health barriers, children's health, and nervous system wellnessConnect with Krista: Website: kristastory.com Practice: Rewrite Your Story Health and Wellness Episode Takeaways: This conversation beautifully illustrates how personal pain can transform into purpose, and how practitioners who prioritize their own self-care and alignment create the most powerful healing spaces for their clients. Krista's integration of science, intuition, and genuine connection serves as a model for fulfilled, sustainable practice. Get my book The Fulfilled Practitioner for FREE: www.rbrar.com/tfpbook Follow me on instagram: @fulfilledpractitioner Follow me on Facebook: @drrickybrar Set up a strategy call with me here: Schedule Here

    33 min
  5. JAN 13

    Meet Your Health Heroes: Joshua Sharp on Group Healing, Finding Your People, and Building a Fulfilled Practice

    Episode Description: In this Meet Your Health Heroes segment, Ricky sits down with Dr. Joshua Sharp (Doc Josh), a chiropractor turned functional health coach who's transforming how practitioners serve their communities. Josh shares his powerful journey from trying to be everything to everyone, to discovering the profound impact of serving his people deeply through his online group program, Gut Rescue Odyssey. This conversation dives into the evolution from solo practice to leveraging community healing, the wisdom of "some will, some won't, so what, someone's waiting," and why listening to your spouse might be the best business advice you'll ever get. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Meet Your Health Heroes01:14 - Who is Dr. Joshua Sharp?02:38 - Josh's origin story: From chiropractic to functional health coaching05:43 - Discovering his ideal client: Why moms are the gateway to family health08:28 - What being a "fulfilled practitioner" means to Josh12:56 - The practice lesson learned the hard way: "Some will, some won't"17:47 - What was Doc Josh like as a kid?19:26 - How Josh's practice evolved from zero profit to online freedom22:56 - The power of community in healing26:42 - Healthcare trends Josh is watching: Frequency tools, light therapy, and terrain theory31:10 - Daily routines that keep Josh grounded and focused34:35 - Protecting your energy while serving others38:31 - The one piece of advice for younger Josh: Listen to your wife41:17 - What's next: The podcast journey and loving the process About Dr. Joshua Sharp: Dr. Joshua Sharp is doctor of Chiropractic and health coach. After years in traditional practice, Josh transitioned to serving families through his online group health coaching program, Gut Rescue Odyssey. He hosts the Discover Health Podcast and shares educational content on his YouTube channel, Discover Health with Joshua Sharp. Connect with Dr. Joshua Sharp: Instagram: @DiscoverHealthFMWebsite: www.discoverhealthfm.comYouTube: Discover Health with Joshua SharpPodcast: Discover Health Podcast Quotes to Remember: "My fulfillment used to come from learning as many different things as I could, but now I'm realizing that it's focusing on finding my people and just helping them as deeply and as meaningfully as I possibly can." - Dr. Joshua Sharp "Some will, some won't. So what? Someone's waiting." - Bruce Bond "Listen to your wife. This is a person that knows you, loves you, wants good things for you, and is directly impacted by your decisions and your level of fulfillment in your practice." - Dr. Joshua Sharp Ready to dive deeper into building a fulfilled practice? Subscribe to The Fulfilled Practitioner Podcast and join practitioners who are creating impact with purpose, authenticity, and sustainable energy. Get my book The Fulfilled Practitioner for FREE: www.rbrar.com/tfpbook Follow me on instagram: @fulfilledpractitioner Follow me on Facebook: @drrickybrar Set up a strategy call with me here: Schedule Here

    47 min
  6. 12/12/2025

    We Are Hybrid Athlete Practitioners

    You're not just a health practitioner. You're a hybrid athlete. In this episode, Ricky breaks down one of the core concepts from The Fulfilled Practitioner book: why successful practitioners need to develop range across four critical pillars: knowledge, business, personal development, and health. Discover why most practitioners get stuck operating as "Technicians" in their own businesses and how embracing the three roles of business ownership (Technician, Manager, and Entrepreneur) can unlock the fulfillment and impact you're searching for. If you've ever felt exhausted despite being "successful," or wondered why you can't seem to scale without burning out, this episode will give you the framework to see yourself and your practice in a completely new light. Whether you're a chiropractor, functional medicine doc, naturopath, or health coach, it's time to train like the hybrid athlete you really are. In this episode: What it means to be a "hybrid athlete" in practiceThe four pillars every practitioner must balanceThe three roles you need to master (and why you're probably stuck in just one)How to shift from feeling trapped in your practice to building something sustainableReady to level up? Grab your free copy of The Fulfilled Practitioner at www.rbrar.com/tfpbook Get my book The Fulfilled Practitioner for FREE: www.rbrar.com/tfpbook Follow me on instagram: @fulfilledpractitioner Follow me on Facebook: @drrickybrar Set up a strategy call with me here: Schedule Here

    18 min

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The Fulfilled Practitioner is a podcast for natural health practitioners who want more than just a busy practice, they want a meaningful one. Hosted by Ricky Brar, functional health expert and practice success coach, this show helps you grow a practice that creates more joy, impact, and deep fulfillment from your practice.