Eager to Be Healthy - a Health and Happiness Podcast

Michael Scott Eger
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The Eager to Be Healthy Podcast — hosted by Michael Scott Eger, health coach and wellness advocate — brings you inspiring health and happiness conversations that empower you to live a more vibrant, balanced life. Join us for aspirational, real-talk episodes featuring everyday people who've overcome struggles with health, chronic illness, happiness, mental wellness, and personal growth. We dive deep into nutrition, healthy eating, food sensitivities, gluten-free living, being active, fitness motivation, social dynamics, relationships, love, sadness, emotional resilience, and the joy of building a perfect life — one that's truly happy and healthy. The most powerful stories come from laypeople just like you — ordinary folks figuring out how to eat better, move more, feel better, and thrive without perfectionism. No experts-only vibes here — just authentic, relatable journeys that show transformation is possible. I'm Michael Scott Eger, your host and guide. I help people eat better and have way more fun doing it. Growing up pre-internet, pre-cell phones, and pre-gluten-free era, I battled severe illness from childhood — multiple surgeries by age 15, endless doctors, and no real answers. In 1987, I discovered food was the root cause. Changing what I ate changed everything: better energy, clearer hearing, stronger school performance, and a new lease on life. Over 30+ years of personal experimentation and helping others, I've built real knowledge on holistic wellness, natural healing through diet, and sustainable lifestyle changes. I healed myself first so I could pay it forward — because I know the deep pain of being sick and want no one else to suffer. That's the heart of the Eager to Be Healthy Wellness Network — a community dedicated to wellness, nutrition tips, healthy living, happiness habits, and supporting each other on the path to feeling great. Tune in for motivating, down-to-earth discussions on health transformation, mind-body connection, joyful eating, and living with more energy, purpose, and happiness. Subscribe now and start your journey to be Eager to Be Healthy! Eagertobehealthy.com

  1. Jul 28

    Eager to be healthy - Vanessa Cook - Your Body Isn't Working Against You

    Vanessa Cook was hospitalized for severe asthma at eighteen months old. By her late twenties she was living with asthma, eleven years of fibromyalgia, and a heart condition nobody had found yet — and she'd been told to expect a pacemaker by forty-five. She's thirty-seven now. No pacemaker, no heart medication, no asthma medication, and a résumé that includes ultramarathons. In this conversation with Michael Scott Eger, Vanessa traces the turning point: the night her husband told her, through tears, that he was afraid he'd end up raising their children alone. What followed wasn't one fix. It was a five-mile obstacle course she had no business entering, two and a half hours of vomiting and crying, and a finish line that taught her she could do hard things — as long as she stopped trying to do them all at once. We get into why the trendy protocols failed her, how she learned that even a "healthy" food can be the wrong food for a specific body, and why she now reads symptoms as messages rather than problems to silence. Vanessa also makes the case for whole-person care — the emotional and spiritual work a fifteen-minute appointment will never reach — and for walking into that appointment educated enough to ask, "can we try this first?" Vanessa Cook is the founder of Starlight & Sage Wellness. Learn more at starlightandsagewellness.com. Eager to Be Healthy is listener-supported and ad-free. Support the mission at eagertobehealthy.com/support. TakeawaysA symptom is a signal. Medicating it away can cost you the information underneath it.No protocol is universal. Vanessa's turnaround started when she stopped chasing trends and started paying attention to her own body.Your doctor gets fifteen minutes with you a year. You get 24/7. Showing up educated changes the conversation.Capability is built in small decisions, not dramatic ones. The finish line mattered less than the eight years after it.Chapters00:00 Overcoming Health Challenges 02:16 What Started the Journey 03:15 The Hidden Heart Condition 16:16 The Bluff Mudder 23:15 The Whole Body Approach 26:54 Advocating for Yourself 29:08 Working with Vanessa Cook

  2. Jul 22

    Eager To Be Healthy - Nahrin Chowdhury - How Adverity Can Unstress You

    Nahrin Chowdhury — founder, Unstressified Instagram: @unstressified — https://www.instagram.com/unstressified LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nahrin-chowdhury-73559b120 TikTok: @unstressified Website: https://www.unstressified.com Takeaways Reframing trauma and stress can lead to personal growth and resilience.Embracing discomfort and stepping out of comfort zones can lead to new levels of happiness and fulfillment. Self-confidence is built by collecting evidence of overcoming unknown situations.Physical and mental strategies are essential for managing stress effectively. Chapters 00:00 Unstressified: A Stubborn Premise03:00 The Pursuit of Happiness04:29 The Good and Bad of Stress08:03 Reframing Trauma and Stress11:30 Embracing Discomfort for Growth15:40 Stepping Out of Comfort Zones18:13 Adventurous Spirit and Openness to Change25:23 Coping with the Unknown30:12 Calming the Storm37:51 Overcoming Fear and Embracing New Experiences38:27 Pursuit of Happiness and Health

  3. Jul 14

    Eager to be Healthy - Matt Robinson - Afib - Writing - Boxing - Teaching in Jails

    Matt Robinson, a writer and boxing teacher, shares his journey in health, wellness, and teaching in the prison system. He discusses his genetic health challenges, mental health techniques, and the impact of his work on his well-being. Matt also talks about his writing projects, ADHD, and his passion for boxing. Takeaways Genetic health challengesMental health techniquesImpact of work on well-beingWriting projects and ADHDPassion for boxing Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Matt Robinson00:56 Health and Wellness Journey03:09 Teaching in the Prison System06:02 Mental Health Techniques09:44 Writing Projects and ADHD25:06 Passion for Boxing

  4. Jul 10

    Eager To Be Healthy - Allie Chandler From Lyme to Wellness

    Eager to Be Healthy — Allie Chandler — From Lyme to Wellness At twenty-five, Allie Chandler left for a backpacking trip through Europe as a healthy young teacher, and she came home with thirty to forty rotating symptoms that arrived all at once and refused to be named. It would take four more years to learn that a cluster of bug bites at the base of the Swiss Alps had sent her home with Lyme disease and several co-infections. In this conversation, Allie walks Michael through what those years asked of her — the specialists who ruled things out one by one, the heart rate that leapt from 55 to 160 the moment she stood up, and the energy healer who finally asked the question no physician had thought to ask. She shares what actually moved her toward wellness, too: a physical protocol built on drainage support, six months of daily limbic system retraining, and a slow rebuild of strength that started with putting on a pair of tennis shoes and sitting back down. None of the three worked alone. Together, over time, they gave her body somewhere safe enough to heal. Allie is now the founder of Upsell Health, where she helps practitioners and wellness brands speak to people who are sick in a way that leaves them feeling seen. She calls it empathy-led marketing, and it comes straight from the years she spent wishing that someone would look at her and say, in her words: "You're not crazy. There's something going on." Takeaways Healing rarely moves in a straight line — and the good weeks still countNervous system regulation as the ground that lets a protocol take holdLimbic system retraining, neuroplasticity, and the brain's capacity to rewireRebuilding strength in the smallest increments a body can acceptThe real out-of-pocket cost of functional medicine, and the value of talking openly with providers about itEmpathy-led marketing: education and honesty in place of urgencyChapters 00:00 The Onset of Illness13:37 The Healing Journey40:12 Transition to MarketingFind Allie upsellhealth.com · Free archetype quiz: upsellhealth.com/archetype · @upsellmarketing Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes based on health content.

  5. Jun 28

    Eager to Be Healthy - Matt Rai a Norderverdent Coach

    The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including health, happiness, neurodiversity, mental health, physical fitness, life coaching, success, and global reach. The guest shares insights on consciousness, defining happiness, and success. The conversation also touches on the guest's work with Schools for Nepal and his music endeavors. Takeaways Consciousness and self-awareness are fundamental to mental well-being.Physical health and fitness play a crucial role in overall well-being.Defining success and happiness is a personal journey that requires self-awareness and alignment with individual values. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction05:22 Neurodiversity and ADHD14:04 Physical Health and Fitness22:25 Life Coaching and Success Definition36:18 Defining Happiness and Success

  6. Jun 23

    Eager To Be Healthy - Hannah Ashwell Steering to Emotional Well-Being

    Hannah Ashwell, a psychologist, counselor, coach, and therapist, discusses the importance of emotional well-being, resiliemotnce, and processing emotions. She also highlights the impact of modern-day addictions and the role of peer support in mental health. Takeaways Emotional well-being is impacted by various factors such as diet, exercise, and fresh air.Peer support can be as beneficial as therapy, providing hope and understanding.Hannah's book on pornography addiction is written for a wide audience, offering standalone self-help guides and resources. Chapters 00:00 Hannah's Book on Pornography Addiction

  7. Jun 18

    Eager to Be He Healthy - Ana Melikian of the Mindset Zone

    Growing up on a farm in Portugal gave Ana Melikian a head start on healthy living she didn't fully appreciate until years later. In this episode of Eager to Be Healthy, Ana — a psychologist-turned-life-coach and host of The Mindset Zone podcast — joins Michael for a conversation about how culture, real food, and mindset coaching all connect in the pursuit of feeling your best. Ana shares how her upbringing shaped her relationship with food: cooking from scratch, eating what the family grew, moving naturally every single day. She and Michael dig into why preparing your own meals — even simple ones — helps your body digest better and gives you a natural sense of how much is enough. They even get into why cracking nuts out of the shell is a surprisingly good health strategy. From there, the conversation shifts to mindset. Ana explains how the thoughts running on autopilot in your head shape your choices in ways you don't even notice — and how focusing on wellness, rather than what's going wrong, literally pulls you toward healthier patterns. This isn't abstract philosophy: it's practical, warm, and immediately usable. If you've ever felt stuck knowing what to do but struggling to actually do it, Ana's perspective on choice, habit, and personal history will meet you right where you are. Follow Eager to Be Healthy on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and never miss a conversation that helps you live well from the inside out. Takeaways Cultural diversity shapes individual experiencesHealthy habits are influenced by upbringing and lifestyleThe ritual of eating and digestion impacts overall healthTransitioning from clinical psychology to life coachingInternational differences in mental health careThe relationship between happiness and healthThe power of choice and mindsetCreating new perspectives and overcoming changeThe Mindset Zone Podcast and meditationEmbracing uniqueness and entrepreneurship Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Cultural Diversity05:45 The Ritual of Eating and Digestion13:23 Transition from Clinical Psychology to Life Coaching18:36 The Power of Choice and Mindset24:08 Creating New Perspectives and Overcoming Change31:13 Embracing Uniqueness and Entrepreneurship

  8. Jun 11

    Eager to be Healthy—Mike Dyson, a health scare and faith, built a gym empire.

    Mike Dyson shares his personal journey of overcoming rejection, finding purpose, and experiencing a health crisis. His story is a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and the pursuit of healing. Takeaways Overcoming rejectionFinding purpose through faith Chapters 00:00 Reflections on the Journey and the Book 'The Shadow'

    Eager to be Healthy—Mike Dyson, a health scare and faith, built a gym empire.
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The Eager to Be Healthy Podcast — hosted by Michael Scott Eger, health coach and wellness advocate — brings you inspiring health and happiness conversations that empower you to live a more vibrant, balanced life. Join us for aspirational, real-talk episodes featuring everyday people who've overcome struggles with health, chronic illness, happiness, mental wellness, and personal growth. We dive deep into nutrition, healthy eating, food sensitivities, gluten-free living, being active, fitness motivation, social dynamics, relationships, love, sadness, emotional resilience, and the joy of building a perfect life — one that's truly happy and healthy. The most powerful stories come from laypeople just like you — ordinary folks figuring out how to eat better, move more, feel better, and thrive without perfectionism. No experts-only vibes here — just authentic, relatable journeys that show transformation is possible. I'm Michael Scott Eger, your host and guide. I help people eat better and have way more fun doing it. Growing up pre-internet, pre-cell phones, and pre-gluten-free era, I battled severe illness from childhood — multiple surgeries by age 15, endless doctors, and no real answers. In 1987, I discovered food was the root cause. Changing what I ate changed everything: better energy, clearer hearing, stronger school performance, and a new lease on life. Over 30+ years of personal experimentation and helping others, I've built real knowledge on holistic wellness, natural healing through diet, and sustainable lifestyle changes. I healed myself first so I could pay it forward — because I know the deep pain of being sick and want no one else to suffer. That's the heart of the Eager to Be Healthy Wellness Network — a community dedicated to wellness, nutrition tips, healthy living, happiness habits, and supporting each other on the path to feeling great. Tune in for motivating, down-to-earth discussions on health transformation, mind-body connection, joyful eating, and living with more energy, purpose, and happiness. Subscribe now and start your journey to be Eager to Be Healthy! Eagertobehealthy.com

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  • Creator
    Michael Scott Eger
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Michael Scott Eger