Distinctly Well

About Distinctly Well

Insightful, engaging, and authentic conversations on what wellness means in all aspects of our lives…personally and professionally…our health, relationships, finances, work, mind, body and spirit. Distinctly Well deepens our understanding of the latest trends and innovations to help you make the right choices for enhancing the quality and longevity of your life. There are things we know and things we don’t know. Sometimes the things we do know turn out to not be what we thought. And then there are things we didn’t even know we didn’t even know! When we seek to understand, gain wisdom, and explore different perspectives, we can make better life choices. Join the dialogue with thought leaders, pioneers, professionals, entrepreneurs, health experts on the leading edge of making a difference in living well.

Publisher

Leo Tonkin

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jan 2024

Latest episode

23 Jul 2024

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jul 2024

   Episode 9 - Music & Breath-work for TransformationUntitled Episode

   Connect with Peter Website: https://www.peterkater.com (https://www.peterkater.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterkaterofficial (https://www.instagram.com/peterkaterofficial/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeterKaterMusic (https://www.youtube.com/@PeterKaterMusic) Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterKaterPiano (https://twitter.com/PeterKaterPiano) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterkatermusic (https://www.facebook.com/peterkatermusic) Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introducing Peter Kater 00:01:52 - Early Piano Journey 00:03:07 - Birth of a New Genre 00:05:51 - Dancing on Water 00:08:06 - Music Under the Piano 00:10:04 - Presence in Music 00:11:15 - Evolution of Sound Healing 00:12:51 - Discovering Breathwork 00:15:40 - Benefits of Breathwork 00:17:08 - Breathwork at Retreats 00:19:01 - Breath in Different Cultures 00:20:37 - Aging and Wellness Choices 00:22:36 - Music as a Tool 00:23:21 - Inspiration for Healing Music 00:24:40 - James Nestor's Breath Research 00:26:08 - Simplifying Musical Goals Show Notes Peter Kater - Grammy Awards https://www.grammy.com/artists/peter-kater/11038 Windham Hill https://windhamhillrecords.com Dancing on Water https://www.peterkater.com/blog-1/blog-post-title-one-k982r Breathwork with Music https://www.peterkater.com

2. 

   23 Jul 2024

   Episode 9 - Music & Breath-work for Transformation

   Connect with Peter Website: https://www.peterkater.com (https://www.peterkater.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterkaterofficial (https://www.instagram.com/peterkaterofficial/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeterKaterMusic (https://www.youtube.com/@PeterKaterMusic) Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterKaterPiano (https://twitter.com/PeterKaterPiano) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterkatermusic (https://www.facebook.com/peterkatermusic) Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introducing Peter Kater 00:01:52 - Early Piano Journey 00:03:07 - Birth of a New Genre 00:05:51 - Dancing on Water 00:08:06 - Music Under the Piano 00:10:04 - Presence in Music 00:11:15 - Evolution of Sound Healing 00:12:51 - Discovering Breathwork 00:15:40 - Benefits of Breathwork 00:17:08 - Breathwork at Retreats 00:19:01 - Breath in Different Cultures 00:20:37 - Aging and Wellness Choices 00:22:36 - Music as a Tool 00:23:21 - Inspiration for Healing Music 00:24:40 - James Nestor's Breath Research 00:26:08 - Simplifying Musical Goals Show Notes Peter Kater - Grammy Awards https://www.grammy.com/artists/peter-kater/11038 Windham Hill https://windhamhillrecords.com Dancing on Water https://www.peterkater.com/blog-1/blog-post-title-one-k982r Breathwork with Music https://www.peterkater.com

3. 

   15 Jul 2024

   Episode 8 - Don't Worry, Be Happy and Well with Max Ansbacher

   Connect with Max LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxansbacher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxansbacher) Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:34 Meet Max Ansbacher 02:21 The Journey from Financial Success to Seeking Happiness 04:45 The Harvard Study on Happiness and the Importance of Friendships 07:00 Challenges of Modern Life and Happiness 09:45 Max's Rituals and Personal Strategies for Happiness 16:02 The Core Principles of Happiness According to Max 19:28 Living a Happy Life: Practical Tips and Insights 21:28 Reflecting on Happiness, Aging, and Community Engagement The New Options Market https://www.amazon.com/New-Options-Market-Max-Ansbacher/dp/0471348805 (https://www.amazon.com/New-Options-Market-Max-Ansbacher/dp/0471348805) A Practical Guide to Happiness https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Happiness-Optimism-Confidence/dp/B0B4HMMKPM (https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Happiness-Optimism-Confidence/dp/B0B4HMMKPM) The secret to happiness? https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-secret-to-happiness-heres-some-advice-from-the-longest-running-study-on-happiness-2017100512543 (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-secret-to-happiness-heres-some-advice-from-the-longest-running-study-on-happiness-2017100512543)

4. 

   24 Jun 2024

   Episode 7 - Working Well with Danielle Posa

   Connect with Danielle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleposa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleposa/) Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Defining Wellness vs Well-being 05:40 - Pandemic's Impact on Workforce 09:55 - Measuring Well-being 16:16 - Leadership's Role in Well-being 21:53 - ROI of Focusing on Well-being 26:59 - Danielle's Personal Well-being Practices 31:46 - Multi-Generational Workforce Challenges 37:48 - The Future of Well-being and AI 42:45 - Authentic Leadership at The Breakers 47:33 - Wrap Up Show Notes Global Wellness Institute https://globalwellnessinstitute.org (https://globalwellnessinstitute.org) Gallup, Inc. https://www.gallup.com (https://www.gallup.com) Gallup's Employee Engagement Q12 Survey https://www.gallup.com/q12 (https://www.gallup.com/q12/) Deepak Chopra https://www.deepakchopra.com (https://www.deepakchopra.com) Deloitte: The C-suite's role in well-being https://www.deloitte.com/nz/en/our-thinking/insights/topics/leadership/employee-wellness-in-the-corporate-workplace.html (https://www.deloitte.com/nz/en/our-thinking/insights/topics/leadership/employee-wellness-in-the-corporate-workplace.html) McKinsey: The trends defining the $1.8 trillion global wellness market in 2024 https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/the-trends-defining-the-1-point-8-trillion-dollar-global-wellness-market-in-2024 (https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/the-trends-defining-the-1-point-8-trillion-dollar-global-wellness-market-in-2024)

5. 

   3 Jun 2024

   Episode 6 - From Fatigued to Fabulous with Jen Oknin

6. 

   6 May 2024

   Episode 5 - How to Travel Well with Sallie Fraenkel

   Connect with Sallie LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/salliefraenkel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/salliefraenkel) Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:58 Sallie's early travel experiences 03:11 Defining wellness tourism 09:08 Destination spas vs resort spas 12:20 Retreat trend in wellness travel 17:24 Intentional travel and rituals 20:15 Changes in the wellness travel industry 24:41 Sustainable and regenerative travel 33:33 How Sallie likes to travel 34:54 Marketing challenges in wellness travel 38:13 What's next for Sallie Show Notes Global Wellness Institute https://globalwellnessinstitute.org Global Wellness Summit https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com The Transformational Travel Council https://www.transformational.travel Green Spa Network https://gsnplanet.org Long Way Home https://lwhome.org

7. 

   8 Apr 2024

   Episode 4 - Aging Well with Nancy Griffin

   Connect with Nancy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygriffin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygriffin/) Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to the Skincare Industry and Aging 00:55 - Introducing Nancy Griffin 02:17 - Understanding Aging Well 04:22 - The Impact of Healthcare System on Aging 05:10 - Personal Responsibility in Aging Well 06:01 - The Role of Spa and Wellness Industry in Aging Well 09:13 - Addressing Ageism in Aging Well 23:17 - The Role of AI in Aging Well 35:40 - Conclusion: Aging Well is a Choice Glowing Older https://www.glowingolder.com (https://www.glowingolder.com) SeniorTrade https://www.seniortrade.com (https://www.seniortrade.com) More Americans Are Living to 100. Get Ready for the Super-Aging Era https://time.com/6320381/americans-super-aging-essay/ (https://time.com/6320381/americans-super-aging-essay/) Dr. Bill Thomas - "Aging is a team sport." https://lifespark.com/playing-to-win-a-global-symposium-dr-bill-thomas-on-ageism-aging-literacy-and-using-gamification-to-change-the-aging-experience/ (https://lifespark.com/playing-to-win-a-global-symposium-dr-bill-thomas-on-ageism-aging-literacy-and-using-gamification-to-change-the-aging-experience/)

8. 

   18 Mar 2024

   Episode 3 - The Intersection of Spa and Wellness with Dierdre Strunk

   Connect with Deirdre LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-strunk-330a7862 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-strunk-330a7862) Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Canyon Ranch is more immersive than ever 04:05 - What’s new in the spa, wellness, and fitness space? 05:10 - Canyon Ranch member benefits 06:45 - Changes in consumer behavior 08:00 - Team environment and challenges 10:45 - Impact of AI in wellness clubs 14:00 - Opening new locations and future plans 18:30 - Corporate wellness and benefits Show Notes Canyon Ranch https://www.canyonranch.com (https://www.canyonranch.com) Vitality Studio https://www.canyonranch.com/fort-worth/introducing-cr-vitality (https://www.canyonranch.com/fort-worth/introducing-cr-vitality) Noraxon™ https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/services/health-and-performance/sports-medicine/myomotion-gait-analysis-by-noraxon (https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/services/health-and-performance/sports-medicine/myomotion-gait-analysis-by-noraxon/) Bod Pod® https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/services/health-and-performance/performance-science/body-composition-screening (https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/services/health-and-performance/performance-science/body-composition-screening) DEXA Scan https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/services/health-and-performance/performance-science/dexa-body-composition (https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/services/health-and-performance/performance-science/dexa-body-composition/) The Crescent Residences Fort Worth https://thecrescentresidences.com (https://thecrescentresidences.com)

9. 

   26 Feb 2024

   Episode 2 - Sound & Music Therapy - A New Wellness Experience

   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddiemoross (https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddiemoross) Myndstream - https://myndstream.com (https://myndstream.com) Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - Music Therapy vs. Sound Therapy vs. Therapeutic Music 10:27 - Investment in music for therapy and healing still rare 11:40 - Real-life scenarios - Retail Environment vs. Audio Branding 24:01 - How one can be a "music engineer" 27:27 - Understanding both the art and science of music is essential 33:42 - Respiratory health and breath work 39:00 - Developing a personal connection with music 41:31 - Freddie's Playlist 46:30 - Outro Show Notes Myndstream https://myndstream.com (https://myndstream.com) Global Wellness Summit https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com (https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com) ISPA https://experienceispa.com (https://experienceispa.com) American Music Therapy Association https://www.musictherapy.org (https://www.musictherapy.org) Wavin' Flag by K'NAAN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJSt4wP2ME (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJSt4wP2ME) Cutting Edge Group https://www.cuttingedgegroup.com (https://www.cuttingedgegroup.com) Peter Kater https://www.peterkater.com (https://www.peterkater.com) Goo Goo Dolls https://www.googoodolls.com (https://www.googoodolls.com)

10. 

    5 Feb 2024

    Episode 1 - "The Future of Spa" and How to "Spa Well" with Michael Tompkins hosted by Leo Tonkin

    Connect with Michael LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-g-tompkins-533a209/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-g-tompkins-533a209/) Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Dynamics and intersections within the spa, wellness, and hospitality industries 05:40 - DOs (Doctor of Osteopathic) vs. MDs (Doctor of Medicine) in the '60s 06:30 - Spa today 10:25 - Adapting to Gen X and Gen Z mindset and preferences 14:05 - Power of touch and creating spa experiences 19:58 - Shaping the future of spa with AI technology 23:55 - Spa Space app 26:20 - Shift in business models for spa facilities 29:40 - Wage Insights℠ talent benchmarking tool 33:40 - What's next for Michael? 35:25 - START St. Louis Street Art 38:20 - Outro Show Notes 2024 ISPA Visionary Award https://experienceispa.com/speakers/michael-g-tompkins (https://experienceispa.com/speakers/michael-g-tompkins) ISPA (International Spa Association) https://experienceispa.com/2024-conference (https://experienceispa.com/2024-conference) Hutchinson Consulting https://hutchinsonconsulting.com (https://hutchinsonconsulting.com) Arch Amenities Group https://archamenity.com (https://archamenity.com) Miraval Resorts & Spa https://www.miravalresorts.com (https://www.miravalresorts.com) Canyon Ranch https://www.canyonranch.com (https://www.canyonranch.com) PEMF mat https://thesaltsuite.com/pulsed-electromagnetic-field-mat (https://thesaltsuite.com/pulsed-electromagnetic-field-mat) PALM Health https://www.palmhealth.com (https://www.palmhealth.com) Spa Space App https://www.spaspace.com (https://www.spaspace.com) Wage Insights℠ https://wageinsights.com (https://wageinsights.com) START St. Louis https://www.startnowstl.org (https://www.startnowstl.org) 'Guardians of Being' by Eckhart Tolle https://www.amazon.com/Guardians-Being-Spiritual-Teachings-Dogs/dp/160868119X (https://www.amazon.com/Guardians-Being-Spiritual-Teachings-Dogs/dp/160868119X)

11. 

    30 Jan 2024

    Episode 0 - Intro to Distinctly Well Podcast with Leo Tonkin

    Welcome to Distinctly Well, a new podcast that explores the meaning of being well. Have you asked yourself: How do you get to the nature of something? How do you really learn to understand and really gain new concepts? That was what it was like for me in learning about starting a business later in life providing salt therapy to a variety of businesses including Wellness Centers, Spa's, Hotel and Resorts and dedicated Salt Therapy Centers. From that we do is educate and bring about awareness. Wellness and wellbeing, a lot of conversations and things, but what are those as a distinction? What does it mean to age well? What comes up for you? Well, what if we were diving into a dialogue to really understand that or other modalities like red light, a lot of technology out there in a lot of different pieces of equipment and experiences? What really is working? How best to set it up? Subscribe now!

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