Leap of Health

Alex Balgood
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Leap of Health was created in an effort to continue learning, learning the old ways, the new ways and all those alternative ways to achieve Optimal Health. I will be diving in this adventure with many experts from MD’s, Psychologist to Healers and everything in between. Because as we are all unique, we also might need unique alternative ways to heal our Mind Body and Soul.

  1. 1d ago

    Polyvagal Theory with JoNeil Smith

    Dr. JoNeil Conley is a nurse, leadership scholar, and workplace bullying researcher with decades of experience in healthcare. Her doctoral research examined bullying through a systems lens, including organizational predictors and patient safety consequences.Dr. JoNeil Conley is trained as a board-certified neuro-somatic practitioner and trauma-informed coach, with additional training in Quantum Time Release and the Quantum Change Process for resolving deeply held emotional and stress patterns. Her work also integrates evidence-based leadership and relational frameworks, including the Outward Mindset (Arbinger Institute) and The Empowerment Dynamic (formerly known as the Empowerment Triangle), helping individuals move out of reactive survival roles and into clear, grounded leadership and self-trust.She works with nurses and healthcare leaders recovering from burnout, moral injury, chronic stress, and the after-effects of bullying, helping them separate what is personal from what is systemic and rebuild stability without self-blame or over-functioning. Her work bridges clinical experience, research, and trauma-aware leadership to address what bullying actually does to the nervous system and why recovery requires more than grit or positive thinking.  www.drjoneil.com email: drjoneil@drjoneil.com Linkedin: drjoneilconley   Offers- Leadership Stabilization™, Beyond Bullying™ programs, trauma-aware coaching, Emotional PPE™ training, workplace bullying education, and speaking/keynotes on burnout, moral injury, and toxic work environments. If you’d like to connect or learn more about me and my podcast, Leap of Health, you can find me at the links below: Website: www.alexbalgood.com Facebook: @AlexBalgood @LeapOfHealthWithAlexBalgood Instagram: @AlexBalgood YouTube: @alexbalgood.leapofhealth Book: -Parents, Our Greatest Teachers  -Spring WithIN -Despierta y Florece a la Vida Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble.

    44 min

  2. Jun 4

    The Nervous System with Amanda Smith

    We talk all about the nervous system and more with our dear  Amanda Smith. She’s a mechanical and aerospace engineer who’s worked for NASA. She’s also a natural deep intuitive.She helped design the interior and exterior of the crew module on NASA’s Artemis Program. In fact, one of her first engineering jobs was designing specialized toilets for submarines, airplanes, and prisons.She used both her intuitive communication abilities and her mechanic engineering mind, as an example, working directly with astronauts to develop a bathroom that works in space. She’s always bridged her deep intuitive gift with her agile engineering mind to create real-life solutions that work both pragmatically and emotionally for people. Now, she works with other female athletes who are suffering with mysterious health issues that take them out of their game on all levels. Amanda’s Heal to Grow System includes her renown “Body Scan” that reveals what’s really wrong in the body, maps the path forward, and lands her back in her best condition, back in her happy life, back in the game. She’s also the host of Spirit of an Athlete Podcast.  please connect with this episode guest: podcast: Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast IG: @body.whisper.healing website: https://bodywhisperhealing.com/ If you’d like to connect or learn more about me and my podcast, Leap of Health, you can find me at the links below: Website: www.alexbalgood.com Facebook: @AlexBalgood @LeapOfHealthWithAlexBalgood Instagram: @AlexBalgood YouTube: @alexbalgood.leapofhealth Book: -Parents, Our Greatest Teachers  -Spring WithIN -Despierta y Florece a la Vida Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble.

    54 min

  3. May 7

    The Importance of Minerals in the Brain and Mental Health with Atara Parkinson

    Atara is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and has been practicing in the field of mental health for 14 years. She's continued her education by becoming a certified integrative practitioner. Her current passions include holistic healing, supporting postpartum mamas, Brainspotting, therapeutic intensives and educating on the role of minerals for brain health and nervous system regulation. Revitalization and rebalancing client's are core goals in Atara's work.  Socials: Instagram @atara.parkinson Website: https://www.ataraparkinson.com If you’d like to connect or learn more about me and my podcast, Leap of Health, you can find me at the links below: Website: www.alexbalgood.com Facebook: @AlexBalgood @LeapOfHealthWithAlexBalgood Instagram: @AlexBalgood YouTube: @alexbalgood.leapofhealth Book: -Parents, Our Greatest Teachers  -Spring WithIN -Despierta y Florece a la Vida Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble.

    55 min

  4. Apr 14

    Dance Medicine Physical Therapy with Allyson Collen

    Allyson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Rhythm & Recovery, a dance-specific physical therapy practice. A former collegiate dancer, she created Rhythm & Recovery after experiencing firsthand the lack of providers who truly understood dancers and their bodies. She now treats dancers nationwide through her virtual practice and is passionate about injury prevention and education, leading classes and workshops that help dancers warm up smarter, train stronger, and perform at their best  Allyson,a Doctor of Physical Therapy who helps dancers move better, feel stronger, and stay injury-free. I’m here to share simple, science-backed tips on technique, warm-ups, strength, mindset, and all the things that help you feel great in your body. If you love: • Dynamic warm-ups • Injury prevention • Dance conditioning • Mobility that improves technique • Nerdy body science (in a fun way)Excited to connect with dancers, teachers, and movement-obsessed individuals! IG: @rhythmandrecoverypt If you’d like to connect or learn more about me and my podcast, Leap of Health, you can find me at the links below: Website: www.alexbalgood.com Facebook: @AlexBalgood @LeapOfHealthWithAlexBalgood Instagram: @AlexBalgood YouTube: @alexbalgood.leapofhealth Book: -Parents, Our Greatest Teachers  -Spring WithIN -Despierta y Florece a la Vida Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble.

    40 min

  5. Mar 29

    The Power of the Voice with Marta Spirk

    Marta Spirk is a speaking coach, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and professional singer who helps women entrepreneurs turn their story into a powerful, revenue-generating signature talk. She supports her clients in clarifying their message, delivering it with confidence, and leveraging speaking as a strategic income stream—on stages, podcasts, and within their businesses. Through her coaching programs, keynotes, podcast, and award-winning book The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success, Marta blends storytelling, thought leadership, and practical speaking strategy so women can be seen, heard, and paid for their voice. Your social media handles for the show notes www.instagram.com/martaspirk www.linkedin.com/in/marta-spirk www.youtube.com/martaspirk www.martaspirk.com Book a free discovery call to learn more about my Story to Stage program: www.martaspirk.com/workwithme Listen to my podcast: www.martaspirk.com/podcast Watch my free masterclass - How to Start Using Speaking NOW To Grow your Business: www.martaspirk.com/speakingworkshop If you’d like to connect or learn more about me and my podcast, Leap of Health, you can find me at the links below: Website: www.alexbalgood.com Facebook: @AlexBalgood @LeapOfHealthWithAlexBalgood Instagram: @AlexBalgood YouTube: @alexbalgood.leapofhealth Book: -Parents, Our Greatest Teachers  -Spring WithIN -Despierta y Florece a la Vida Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble.

    31 min

  6. Feb 27

    Frequency Medicine with Dr. Louise Swartswalter

    Dr. Louise Swartswalter is a frequency medicine pioneer, naturopathic doctor, and transformational coach specializing in brain optimization for entrepreneurs. With 30 years of experience and 50,000+ clients served, she created the Brain Soul Success Academy and the B.R.A.I.N. System™ to deliver rapid, lasting transformation. She has been featured on KKOB Radio, KOB-TV, INC5000, and Albuquerque Magazine Top Docs.   Louise Swartswalter Website: https://www.louiseswartswalter.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LouiseSwartswalter1/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LouiseSwartswalter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouiseswartswalter/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-swartswalter-330174a Brain Soul Success Show Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brain-soul-success-show/id1538654652 Free Brain Soul Success Assessment: https://louiseswartswalter.com/brain-soul-assessment/  This Free Masterclass leads to our annual Brain Soul Success Bootcamp!   March 20-22  https://louiseswartswalter.com/brain-soul-success-bootcamp/    If you’d like to connect or learn more about me and my podcast, Leap of Health, you can find me at the links below: Website: www.alexbalgood.com Facebook: @AlexBalgood @LeapOfHealthWithAlexBalgood Instagram: @AlexBalgood YouTube: @alexbalgood.leapofhealth Book: -Parents, Our Greatest Teachers  -Spring WithIN -Despierta y Florece a la Vida Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble.

    47 min

  7. Feb 18

    Somatic Psychotherapy with Suzy Butz

    Suzy knows what it’s like to live stuck in survival mode. She grew up in a dysfunctional family, married young, and went through three near-death experiences—including domestic violence. For years, she thought stress and trauma were just “normal life.”In her 40s, everything changed. She realised she was living in her head, completely disconnected from her body, and began training in somatic psychotherapy. That journey not only helped her heal, but also uncovered her gift for turning complex neuroscience into down-to-earth, practical tools that anyone can use.Today, she works with clients around the world and recently launched her program From Surviving 2 Thriving. Her first course, From Stress 2 Bliss, teaches people how to understand their body’s stress responses—and how to finally break free from survival mode and live with more ease, resilience, and joy. Somatic Psychotherapist Founder, FromSurviving2Thriving program Level 2 TRE Instructor Systemic Constellation Facilitator PACFA Clinical Registrant No 24375 Next Course goes live soon , check the link below Links: https://offers.fromsurviving2thriving.com.au/s2b_wl   https://offers.fromsurviving2thriving.com.au/s2b_invite (signup/course enrolment open) Facebook:  Suzy Butz FromSurviving2Thriving LinkedIn: Suzanne Butz If you’d like to connect or learn more about me and my podcast, Leap of Health, you can find me at the links below: Website: www.alexbalgood.com Facebook: @AlexBalgood @LeapOfHealthWithAlexBalgood Instagram: @AlexBalgood YouTube: @alexbalgood.leapofhealth Book: -Parents, Our Greatest Teachers  -Spring WithIN -Despierta y Florece a la Vida Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble.

    48 min

  8. Feb 16

    Alex Balgood ,the story of an illness and trauma, Special guest Lisa Noss

    After taking time off to heal from illness and trauma, Alex Balgood is back and ready to launch a new season of the podcast. But before diving into what’s ahead, she opens up about her personal journey over the past year — navigating through pain, working with various healers and physicians, and finding her way back to optimal health. Life doesn’t always give us what we want, but it often gives us what we need in order to grow — as humans, as daughters, as friends, and in all the roles we embody. In this episode, Alex shares her story, her soul, and her struggles to remind listeners that no one is ever truly alone. There are always people ready to support you, and there is always light waiting at the end of the dark tunnels we sometimes find ourselves in. Our guest, Lisa Kaplan Noss, joins the conversation to offer her insight and moral support, bringing warmth and wisdom to this healing exchange. contact Lisa: website, lisanosscoaching.com,  IG:lisanosscoaching If you’d like to connect or learn more about me and my podcast, Leap of Health, you can find me at the links below: Website: www.alexbalgood.com Facebook: @AlexBalgood @LeapOfHealthWithAlexBalgood Instagram: @AlexBalgood YouTube: @alexbalgood.leapofhealth Book: -Parents, Our Greatest Teachers  -Spring WithIN -Despierta y Florece a la Vida Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble, And for a copy signed please send her a message on IG for an special copy

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Leap of Health was created in an effort to continue learning, learning the old ways, the new ways and all those alternative ways to achieve Optimal Health. I will be diving in this adventure with many experts from MD’s, Psychologist to Healers and everything in between. Because as we are all unique, we also might need unique alternative ways to heal our Mind Body and Soul.

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  • Creator
    Alex Balgood
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Alex Balgood
  • Show Website
    Leap of Health