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GoodVibes PodcastBrian Sanders | SapienEscaping the Processed Life: What Real Food Was Always Meant to DoFeat. Brian SandersWhat happens when one of the clearest voices in decentralized health joins a podcast built for high-signal, founder-led thinking?You get this.Brian Sanders — filmmaker (Food Lies), founder (Nose to Tail, Sapien Center), and host of the long-running Peak Human Podcast — sits down with us to trace how the processed life became normal, why sovereignty starts in the gut, and how he’s building a multi-front alternative to ind...
2025-08-0823 min
GoodVibes PodcastSean Mata | Covenant GymES1 - Building Longevity, Mobility & Mental Toughness Into Modern FitnessIn this episode of the Good Vibes Podcast, host Dan interviews Sean Mata, founder of Covenant Gym, who shares his journey in creating a unique fitness culture that emphasizes mental health, community, and strength training. Sean discusses the evolution of Covenant Gym, the importance of resilience in fitness, and how the gym fosters connections among its members. He also addresses the challenges of overcoming insecurities in fitness and the surprising transformations that occur within the community.Takeaways:Covenant Gym was built on the principles of consistency and community.Sean emphasizes...
2025-07-2618 min
GoodVibes PodcastDr. Matt DorseyWhat if your labs are fine… but your body isn’t?Dr. Matt Dorsey joins the GoodVibes Expert Feature Series to unpack how true healing often defies modern metrics — and why ancient medical systems may hold the key to coherence, not just correction.In this conversation:– Why symptom-free doesn’t mean healthy– Energetic coherence and emotional repression– The difference between stimulation and regulation– When intuition outruns diagnostics– Why Western medicine gets stuck in battlefield logicDr. Dorsey is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine who blends Eastern frameworks with functional tools and psychology — helping patients rebuild rhythm, restore self-trust, and tune back in.🔗 C...
2025-06-1319 min
GoodVibes PodcastDr. Brent PolishakIn this Expert Feature episode, we sit down with Dr. Brent Polishak — a materials strategist and systems thinker who’s helped founders rethink the way they design for human health, product longevity, and environmental responsibility.We talk about:Why toys are often early signs of future systemsWhat goes wrong when founders chase hype instead of durabilityThe invisible risks hiding in textiles, cosmetics, and consumer techWhy real trust is built upstream — in the design, not the marketingHow to design with care before consequences become irreversibleThis isn’t a conversation about tr...
2025-06-0540 min
GoodVibes PodcastAsh Bandaru | Ep1In this episode of the Founder Series, we sit down with Ash Bandaru — engineer, systems thinker, and founder of Mission Zero — a company building carbon- and climate-efficient solutions to replace disposable packaging in the food and beverage industry.Ash breaks down the real structural problem behind “sustainable packaging,” why most eco solutions fall short, and how his background in carbon markets and systems engineering led him to rethink the entire chain of takeout logistics.We explore:🔹 Why today’s packaging infrastructure is broken🔹 How Mission Zero is building operati...
2025-05-2311 min
GoodVibes PodcastDr. Tiffany Kristensen | Ep2In this episode of the Good Vibes Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Kristensen introduces the driving vision behind Vibe Herbs — a new brand built to bring Ancient Medicine into the modern wellness conversation.She opens with a clear articulation of the fragmented, symptom-chasing state of today’s health system, then unpacks how her formulas are designed for accessibility, trust, and real healing — especially for overlooked communities like teachers, parents, and the elderly.This conversation blends ancient wisdom with modern pragmatism, drawing from Dr. K’s clinical roots and personal mission to offer an herbal toolkit that supports full-spectrum healing.🔗 If you’re ready to m...
2025-05-1603 min
GoodVibes PodcastMax Kunik | Ep3What does it take to scale local food infrastructure without losing mission, margin, or momentum? In this final chapter of our Founder Series with Max Kunik, co-founder of Wingman Kitchens, we go deep on: • Market-by-market expansion in Texas (Austin, Houston, San Antonio) • How to maintain values while scaling a service business • The emotional and operational stress of infrastructure building • Trust dynamics in shared culinary spaces • A vision for a CPG hub that unifies kitchen space, manufacturing, and fulfillment If you’re building in food, CPG, or localized logistics — this is a founder’s-eye view of the grind, the insight, and the next fro...
2025-05-0908 min
GoodVibes PodcastDr. Beata Lerman | Sinless Treats | Ep2In this second installment with Dr. Beata Lerman—biomedical scientist, cancer survivor, and founder of Sinless Treats—we explore how chocolate can do more than satisfy a craving. It can heal.This episode dives deep into the formulation and philosophy behind Sinless Treats: Why most sugar-free snacks still miss the markHow Beata built chocolate that tastes indulgent and supports metabolic healthWhat it means to reclaim chocolate’s medicinal roots with real, whole ingredientsFrom blood-sugar stability to anti-inflammatory benefits, Sinless Treats isn’t subtracting—it’s adding. Nutrients. Fiber. Function. This is chocolate that doesn’t just...
2025-05-0211 min
GoodVibes PodcastMax Kunik | Wingman Kitchens | Ep2🎙️ Founder Series – Episode 2Max Kunik | Wingman Kitchens – Rewriting the Delivery Economy What if launching a food business didn’t require six figures, a five-year lease, or betting your house? That’s the model being rewritten by Wingman Kitchens, a hybrid culinary platform co-founded by Max Kunik — and one of the brands we’re spotlighting on the GoodVibes Podcast for its bold approach to food infrastructure. In this episode of our Founder Series, Max breaks down:✅ How Wingman K...
2025-04-2508 min
GoodVibes PodcastGVL Spotlight: CellYea! | w/ Austin HomfeldIntroducing CellYea!A new brand incubated at the Good Vibes Lab and backed by the Good Vibes Fund — engineered for energy, clarity, and performance from the inside out.In this episode, Fund Manager Austin Homfeld explains why CellYea! was selected for the portfolio, how it aligns with GVL’s mission, and what makes this a solution for today’s most persistent wellness challenges: fatigue, brain fog, and burnout.You’ll also hear how the original formulation — built by world-record-breaking cyclist Jonas Bohr — has been refined for...
2025-04-1605 min
GoodVibes PodcastDr. Tiffany Kristensen | Ep1Dr. Tiffany Kristensen shares her origin story—from disempowerment and burnout to founding a wellness brand rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her journey reveals how personal healing became a mission to help others reclaim their power.
2025-04-1508 min
GoodVibes PodcastMax Kunik | Wingman Kitchens | Ep1Max Kunik | Founder of Wingman KitchensFounder Series – Episode 1: The Accidental Food ChampionIn this episode, we explore how Max Kunik’s path into food entrepreneurship wasn’t planned—it was built step by step through events, logistics, and an instinct for solving problems others kept ignoring.Raised with a deep appreciation for honesty, kindness, and community, Max shares how years of listening to food entrepreneurs struggle with access and overhead eventually pushed him to co-found Wingman Kitchens—a flexible, commercial kitchen space designed to help brands grow without breaking themselves in the process.This episode covers:Max’s early influences a...
2025-04-1010 min
GoodVibes PodcastDr. Beata Lerman | Sinless Treats | Ep1Dr. Beata Lerman | Founder of Sinless Treats ChocolateFounder Series – Episode 1: From Biomedical Science to Functional IndulgenceIn this premiere episode of her Founder Series arc, Dr. Beata Lerman shares the deeply personal and scientific journey that led to the creation of Sinless Treats Chocolate.A biomedical researcher by training, Dr. Lerman experienced firsthand how a cancer diagnosis reshaped her understanding of food, healing, and the role of sugar in modern illness. Around the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the devastating impact of metabolic dysfunction across th...
2025-04-0809 min
GoodVibes PodcastGVL Family News: Vibe HerbsIn this episode, we sit down with GVL Founder Austin Homfeld to introduce our newest incubated brand: Vibe Herbs. | Rooted in ancient formulations and redesigned for modern life, Vibe Herbs is bringing accessible, effective immune support to the forefront of everyday wellness. | We discuss: 🔹Why immune resilience is the #1 focus🔹 How GVL modernized ancient formulas without diluting their power🔹 Why Vibe Herbs bypasses the Traditional Chinese Medicine label🔹 The mission to make immune support family-friendly, fast-acting, and clinically relevant
2025-03-2608 minGoodVibes PodcastDr. Iman KhanIn this episode of the GoodVibes Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Khan—a physician dedicated to integrative healing and root-cause medicine. Together, we explore the most overlooked factors in chronic illness, inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and why personalized prevention is the future of healthcare. | 🧠 What you’ll learn:🔹 How gut health impacts brain fog, fatigue, and mood🔹 Why hormone issues are often misdiagnosed🔹 The truth about modern medicine vs. root-cause healing🔹 How Dr. Khan helps patients reverse chronic conditions🔹 Simple first steps to take control of your health
2025-03-2633 min
GoodVibes PodcastJonas Bohr | CellYea!In this episode of the GoodVibes Podcast, we sit down with Jonas Bohr—a 58-year-old record-breaking & record-setting ultra-cyclist and the Founder of CellYea! 🚴♂️ | 🔥Jonas has spent decades pushing his body and mind to extreme limits. In this conversation, he shares | 🔹 How to train your mind to override physical fatigue | 🔹 The secret to longevity in endurance sports | 🔹 Why experience often beats youth in ultra-endurance racing | Jonas' journey is proof that mental toughness separates champions from the rest. | If you’ve ever struggled with pushing past your limits, this episode is for you.
2025-03-2536 minGoodVibes PodcastBrain Fog, Stress, & SleepINTRO BRAIN FOG | Intro to Austin & "What is Brain Fog?" | What Causes Brain Fog? | How To FIX Brain Fog? | CellYea!? | Brain Fog: 3 Key Takeaways | Intro to Stress | Chronic Effects of Stress | How To Lower Stress & Rebalance Cortisol | Intro to Sleep | Why Sleep is the Foundation of Health | How To Fix Your Sleep & Recover Better | Final Takeaways & Episode Wrap-Up
2025-03-2517 min