Your Vibe IS Your Brand | Ep. 13

Your Body Is Keeping Score — and It's Time to Listen | Ep. 16

SHOW NOTES Dr. Valerie Civelli welcomes Dr. Anna Marie — known as the Mindset Doctor — for a conversation that moves from entrepreneurship and ego vs. soul alignment all the way to tongue analysis, quantum fields, and the emotional roots of thyroid disease. It is one of those episodes where the clinical and the spiritual keep meeting in the middle. Topics covered: * Ego vs. soul-led decision making in business and health * Metacognition — why less than 30% of people think about their thoughts * The Flexner Report and how Western medicine shifted away from holistic roots * Why mindset outranks diet and exercise as the primary driver of health * Tongue analysis and iridology as diagnostic tools * The connection between emotional suppression and physical disease * Dr. Anna Marie's personal history with psychiatric medication at age 22 and how she healed * Bioregulators and plant stem cells * Thyroid issues, the throat chakra, and speaking your truth * Why placebo works 30% of the time — and how to use that Mentioned in this episode: * Happy Whole You (Bakersfield, CA) — happywholeyou.com * Dr. Masaru Emoto's water consciousness research * The Flexner Report (1910) * 528 Hz — the frequency associated with love in sound therapy * Iridology and blue lymphatic iris constitution About Dr. Anna Marie: Dr. Anna Marie, known as The Mindset Doctor™, is a leader in mindset transformation, human performance, and holistic wellness. With over two decades of experience in education, health, and well-being, she helps individuals and organizations bridge the gap between external success and internal fulfillment. Blending neuroscience, neuropsychology, and epigenetics with a mind-body-spirit approach, she empowers people to break through limiting beliefs, reconnect with purpose, and elevate their performance from the inside out. As the founder of Happy Whole You™, she has helped countless individuals and teams move from burnout and disconnection to alignment, resilience, and lasting transformation. Connect with Dr. Anna Marie: * Happy Whole You: happywholeyou.com * Instagram: @dr.anna.marie  Connect with Dr. Civelli + Trifecta Medical: * trifectamedical.org * 7702 Meany Ave #101, Bakersfield, CA 93308 * (661) 677-2623

Forged in Fire: Vinni Morais on Hunger, Discipline, and the Long Road to the Arnold Classic | Ep. 15

SHOW NOTES Intro Vinni Morais grew up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Brazil, using jujitsu as a survival tool before it became a career. He came to the US on a soccer scholarship, earned degrees in sport management and international business, won a BJJ world title in 2021, placed ninth at Mr. Olympia in 2024, and won both his division and the overall at the Arnold Classic, one month after losing his mother. Topics Covered * Growing up in poverty in Brazil and how sports became a way out * The soccer scholarship pipeline and why he walked away from soccer permanently * BJJ black belt journey (15 years) and the 2021 World Championship * The transition to competitive bodybuilding and what his first show taught him * Losing his mother one month before his 2025 competition prep, and competing anyway * "Impossible" tattooed on his abdomen with the end scratched out to read "I am possible" * Peptides vs. PEDs: why the distinction matters and how the industry gets it wrong * The three-dose problem: what the coach prescribes, what the athlete actually takes, and what they tell people they take * MOTS-c, SS31, NAD+, IGF-1, SAOPP, Retatrutide, and GHK-Cu, how they work and when to use them * Why MOD-GRF should be taken in the morning, not at night * Mitochondrial function, aging after 30, and why NAD+ supplementation isn't a stimulant * Cycling off peptides and why continuous use can blunt receptor response * Why sweating more doesn't equal fat loss Mentioned * Arnold Classic * Mr. Olympia * Panic! at the Disco, "High Hopes" * Freddie Mercury, "The Show Must Go On" * "Pressure Creates Kings" (song referenced by Vinni) * Flame and Fire (Arnold Classic sponsor) * Trifecta Medical Connect * Trifecta Medical: trifectamedical.org | (661) 677-2623 | 7702 Meany Ave #101, Bakersfield CA * Guest inquiries and episode submissions: justin@thebeaconstudios.com [justin@thebeaconstudios.com]

A PI, a New Dad, and a Doctor Walk Into a Podcast | Ep. 14

Intro Miguel Morales is a California-licensed private investigator, content creator, new father, and self-proclaimed aspiring Norteño accordion performer. He was born in Florida, found love in Bakersfield on St. Patrick's Day at McGarry's, became a father at 27 to a son named Makai who was almost running as of the recording date, and bought a $1,200 accordion as a birthday present to himself before he knew how to play it. He is currently episode 13 of White Coat Black Sheep, which he would like noted for the record. Topics Covered Fatherhood at 27 — what changes the moment you realize there is a literal half-you in the world, and how every week brings a new chapter. Medicine and performance — why getting the degree does not mean you stop answering to someone, and why the bosses just multiply. Private investigation work — what Miguel actually does day to day, why infidelity is the most common individual case, and why the hardcore criminal work is a building phase. The marriage scale — why six to ten is a green light, five is a dead zone, and the Malta family tree moment that reframed everything. Accordion at a quinceañera — buying a $1,200 instrument before you can play it, performing before you are ready, and why that is the right move every time. Sunday as a non-negotiable — how faith, family, and zero work became the structure that grounds the rest of the week. Fitness with real life — why 20 minutes of air squats in the living room after a 12-hour shift counts, and why consistency beats intensity every time. Legacy over logistics — why keeping the bigger mission in mind is the only way to survive both parenting and partnership. The hormonal cycle explained — Dr. Civelli's rapid-fire relationship advice to close out the episode. Mentioned in This Episode  McGarry's Irish Pub — Bakersfield, CA Fitology Wellness Center — Florida Bakersfield College, CSUB, University of West Florida, Adventist University of Health Sciences The Epstein files and child safety conversation Follicular, LH, and luteal phases of the female hormonal cycle Connect Miguel Morales https://www.instagram.com/miguelangelmorales [https://www.instagram.com/miguelangelmorales__/] https://www.tiktok.com/@miguelangelmorales [https://www.tiktok.com/@miguelangelmorales__] https://www.facebook.com/miguel.morales.363540 [https://www.facebook.com/miguel.morales.363540] Dr. Valerie Civelli — trifectamedical.org Trifecta Medical — 7702 Meany Ave #101, Bakersfield CA 93308 | (661) 677-2623 | info@trifectamedical.org [info@trifectamedical.org] Services: HRT, Peptides, Health Optimization, Botox, IV Hydration, Functional Medicine, Dermatology, Aesthetics, Regenerative Medicine, Hair Loss Treatments, Psychiatry, Clinical Trials Guest intake: justin@thebeaconstudios.com [justin@thebeaconstudios.com]

Your Vibe IS Your Brand | Ep. 13

Intro  Terri Agcaoili is a healthcare marketing strategist born and raised in Kern County, working across cardiology, neurology, and OBGYN to build the practices and brands of some of the valley's most mission-driven physicians. She also just launched Fitology, a full-service wellness center in Pensacola, Florida, got engaged on a beach at sunset with a funky band playing, and somehow still had time to show up early with a sandwich in her purse. She's exactly the kind of energy this show was built for. Topics Covered * Personal branding in a community where your name IS your reputation * Healthcare marketing: what it means to build someone else's vision when you're aligned with it * Collagen types 1 through 5, why chicken beats beef for type 2, and what chicken sternum, crest, and feet actually do * GLP-1 medications: Tirzepatide vs. Retatrutide, accessibility, micro-dosing, and the inflammation angle * Chicory root in your coffee — it might not be for everyone * Hiring with intention: building a team of hand-selected people, not people with a pulse * Faith, alignment, and turning down money when your values aren't in line * The "coming in hot" text and why respecting time is a form of love * Social media and the danger of getting health information from influencers People and Things Mentioned * Terri Agcaoili — @agcaoili on Instagram * Fitology Wellness Center, Pensacola FL — fitologylife.com * Dr. Sandhu, California Cardiovascular Institute * Tirzepatide (GLP-1 / GIP receptor agonist, brand name Mounjaro / Zepbound) * Retatrutide (GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon triple receptor agonist, in development) * Collagen types 1 through 5 * Chicory root — common coffee alternative, in many products, not tolerated by everyone Connect Terri Agcaoili — @terriagcaoili | terriagcaoili@gmail.com | (661) 205-4079 Dr. Valerie Civelli — trifectamedical.org Trifecta Medical — 7702 Meany Ave #101, Bakersfield CA 93308 | (661) 677-2623 | info@trifectamedical.org [info@trifectamedical.org] Services: HRT, Peptides, Health Optimization, Botox, IV Hydration, Functional Medicine, Dermatology, Aesthetics, Regenerative Medicine, Hair Loss Treatments, Psychiatry, Clinical Trials Guest intake: https://forms.clickup.com/9017720434/f/8cqyzkj-7997/PAKUAT3ISINQJZFNDQ [https://forms.clickup.com/9017720434/f/8cqyzkj-7997/PAKUAT3ISINQJZFNDQ]

Your Labs Are Normal. So Why Do You Feel Like Trash? | Ep. 12

Intro  Ten weeks into the podcast, Dr. Civelli and Justin take stock — what the show is doing, why it matters, and where it's headed. Then they get into it: a full listener mailbag with no softballs. Topics Covered * Snoring and sleep as the foundation of every health problem * Testosterone: why total T vs. free T matters, and what 310 actually means * GLP-1s and Ozempic: the real concern isn't addiction — it's what happens when skinny becomes the goal at any cost * Antidepressants: how to taper off safely, and why methylene blue is worth looking at * Recognizing depression in men who don't think they're depressed * Inflammation markers: what "eat better" actually means and what doctors miss * Functional medicine explained: root cause vs. Band-Aid, and the chess game of complex health * Stress and the mom who does everything right but still feels off * Sleep tracking tools: wearables, rings, bedside apps, and vagal nerve stimulators * Fitology Medical in Pensacola — how a Facebook poke accidentally started a wellness center Mentioned * Viome (customized toothpaste + microbiome supplements) * BioCell collagen * Lion's mane, ashwagandha, chaga, L-theanine, BCAAs * Vivix antioxidant * NMN (NAD precursor) * Methylene blue / BPC-157 * Creatine (10mg/day split) * Oura Ring / Whoop * CPAP, mouth tape, jaw repositioning devices * Vagal nerve stimulator (Q Collar adjacent) * Retatrutide / Tirzepatide (GLP-1s) * Quest Diagnostics (cash-based lab orders via Dr. Civelli's Instagram) Connect * Instagram: @drcivelli * Trifecta Medical: trifectamedical.org | (661) 677-2623 * New patients: info@trifectamedical.org [info@trifectamedical.org] * Guest inquiries / questions: justin@thebeaconstudios.com [justin@thebeaconstudios.com]