Road To Wellness

32. Elite cycling, leadership & building Wellness in everything

In this Episode, you'll hear: - How endurance sport builds the mental agility that leadership demands- Why reframing your internal narrative is more powerful than chasing external milestones- What it means to be a female leader in a region where the path isn't always clearly marked- How physical training becomes a masterclass in resilience, consistency, and self-trust- Why your worst training day might be your greatest teacher- The difference between performing wellness and actually living itWhat does it take to go from never having raced a bike to standing on the podium with the highest cycling honor in your country, all while leading high-stakes innovation across one of the world's most dynamic regions? Jennifer Choi did it in four years while managing international teams, crossing time zones, and navigating the very real challenges of being a female executive in Singapore.1. The Lesson the Road Teaches YouThere's a moment every endurance athlete knows when your body is screaming and your mind starts negotiating. It's in that moment that real leadership is forged. 2. Training for endurance sport strips away everything external - the title, the approval, the metrics and forces you to ask a harder question: "Why am I doing this, and do I believe I can?" That internal reckoning is the muscle women in leadership need to build. Trust in your own process even when the results aren't visible yet.3. From External Validation to Internal Compass: One of the most powerful threads in this conversation is the shift from seeking external validation to building an internal one. In male-dominated spaces, in cultures where leadership has a very specific look and sound, women are often trained, consciously or not, to measure their worth by what others reflect back at them. When you're training at 6 days a week, when your fitness drops after a grueling travel schedule, when you have to rebuild from scratch after every setback — there's no one handing you a gold star. You learn to find your own signal. You learn that the data on your screen means less than the conversation you're having with your own body. That reframe, she says, changed everything — not just on the bike, but in every room she walks into.4. Mental Agility as a Wellness Practice: What endurance sport and great leadership share is this: both demand that you stay present under pressure, adapt mid-race, and resist the urge to catastrophize when the plan falls apart.5. Stop measuring yourself against others and focus on being a better you. If this episode resonates, share it with a woman in your life who is running her own race — on the road, in the boardroom, or somewhere in between."The journey back to yourself is always worth it."

031. Advocating Health And Wealth in Founders with Startup425 Accelerator with Levi Reed

Being an entrepreneur is hard and finding the right group to work with and why you should consider joining an accelerator is highlighted here in the benefits and discussions with my dear friend, Levi Reed at Startup425 in Seattle, WA. Cohort 4 of the Startup425 Accelerator will be starting January 26th. Applications open November 18, 2025. Go to startup425.org/accelerator [http://startup425.org/accelerator] to learn more, sign up for our email list, and apply for the next cohort! If you’re interested in learning more about mentoring with Startup425 or have any other questions about the program please send us a note through the contact form on the startup425.org [http://startup425.org/] website. The challenges as a founder is being told you need to grind and that can take a toll on your health. A conversation to help you feel inspired to move forward and why your wellbeing is so important to the cause of what you're building and the future impact of those who will be following you. Levi is the director of the Startup425 entrepreneurship program in Washington State and a venture partner with Loyal VC. He also teaches courses in entrepreneurship and marketing at the University of Washington. Originally from upstate New York, Levi received his MBA from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and currently lives in Seattle. Consulting: AmyHTruong.com Virtual Wellness Check: Road-To-Wellness.com

030. Data Equity & Women's Health with Danika Kelly

Recommendations to your health and wellness should be coming from evidence based research. Often, the studies designed may not be all inclusive which means what is recommended to you, may not have been studied in people who share some of your makeup. On this episode, Amy Truong, DTCM, MPH thoughtfully discussed with Danika Kelly, CEO and founder of My Normative. My Normative is a health research and innovation focused on disrupting the sex and gender data gap through clinically validated data collection, data management, and analytical processes. This episode emphasizes that better data collection isn't an "add-on" cost but should be the baseline for population health research, ultimately leading to more effective treatments and improved healthcare outcomes for everyone. Key Topics Discussed: * The Sex and Gender Data Gap - How medical research has historically used male bodies as the default, leading to significant knowledge gaps in women's health outcomes * Real-World Impact of Flawed Data - The COVID vaccine menstrual cycle controversy as a prime example of how excluding female-specific variables creates distrust and missed health insights * Healthcare Communication - Strategies for providers to better communicate with patients about research gaps without dismissing their experiences * Red Flags in Health Studies - What patients should look for when evaluating research, including inclusion/exclusion criteria and data analysis methods * Innovation in Women's Health - How health tech companies can design more inclusive pilots and research protocols from the ground up * Chronic Conditions & Gender - The 80% of autoimmune disorders that disproportionately impact women, and opportunities in underserved markets * FemTech Growth - Promising developments in the industry and the importance of collaboration over competition * My Normative's Mission - Three program pillars (Collect, Contribute, Catalyze) helping researchers and companies incorporate sex and gender variables into their work

029. How authenticity matters in your cancer journey? A chat with psycho oncology specialists: Laura Tanner, Corina Lopez, Olivia Pointer

Join us for a powerful conversation with psycho oncology specialists Laura Tanner, Dr. Corina Lopez and Dr. Olivia Pointer three mental health professionals with over 20 years of combined experience in oncology care together, they unpack how to show up as your authentic self throughout the cancer journey while embracing vulnerability building, self-worth, and practicing radical self-care. We dive into: * Health therapist and social workers truly support you behind the scenes * The importance of self advocacy and finding your voice * Navigating tough conversations around death and dying * Normalizing emotional responses and reclaiming agency in your care * The evolving role of AI in managing your mental health This is a must listen for anyone touched by cancer and for the loved ones walking beside them. Tune in for real talk, expert insight, and compassionate guidance. Laura Tanner LCSW, OSC-C https://www.unraveledtherapy.com/ Olivia Pointer, PhD Psychosocial Oncology Fellow at Colorado Anschutz Medical https://oncopsychologycare.com/ Corina Lopez, PhD https://lopezpsychology.com/ [https://lopezpsychology.com/] For integrative oncology care, visit www.road-to-wellness.com [road-to-wellness.com]

028 - What’s Japanese Acupuncture and can you benefit from it?

In the realm of traditional Chinese medicine, there are many different types of styles and one of the most popular is Japanese acupuncture. Here you’ll get a snippet of what Japanese acupuncture is and how the gentle approach may be a good fit for you!