Sounds of Health

About Sounds of Health

Sounds of Health explores the many ways we can strengthen our physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Host Dave MacNiven sits down with wellness experts, community leaders, and everyday people with extraordinary stories to share practical insights, inspiring journeys, and resources that support a healthier life. Brought to you by Nutmeg Insurance Advisors and recorded at Nutmeg Advisory Group in North Haven, CT. Host & Producer: Dave MacNiven Producer: Jason Carubia Music: Rob Hames

Publisher

Sounds of Health

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2024

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

111 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   From the Mound to Medicare: Scott Berney’s Baseball and Career Journey with Nutmeg Advisory Group

   Scott Berney’s story is one of discipline, family, competition, and reinvention — and in this episode of Sounds of Health, Dave sits down with the friend who first brought him into the Medicare world more than a decade ago. Scott, now a partner at Nutmeg Advisory Group, opens up about his lifelong connection to baseball, from childhood memories of his dad hitting towering pop‑ups to his years pitching at UConn, transferring to Clemson, playing in the Cape Cod League, and ultimately getting drafted. Together, Dave and Scott explore how sports shaped their lives, how fatherhood changed the way they coach their own kids, and how the lessons learned on the field translate directly into the work they do today in insurance and Medicare. It’s a conversation filled with nostalgia, honesty, and the kind of perspective that only comes from years of competing, growing, and adapting. If you love baseball, personal stories, or want to hear how a professional athlete transitioned into a meaningful career helping people navigate Medicare, this episode delivers. To reach Scott Berney:Nutmeg Advisory GroupPhone: 203‑909‑6003Website: https://www.nutmegag.com/ Search “Sounds of Health Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Sounds of Health is brought to you by Nutmeg Insurance Advisors and recorded at the offices of Nutmeg Advisory Group in North Haven, CT. Producer and Host: Dave MacNivenProducer: Jason CarubiaMusic: Rob Hames Sounds of Health: Shining a light on the path to improved health. Visit us on:YouTube: SoundsofHealthPodcastFacebook: soundsofhealthpodcastInstagram: soundsofhealthpodLinkedIn: soundsofhealthWebsite: https://www.soundsofhealthpod.com/ Thank you for liking, following, subscribing, sharing, rating, and reviewing!

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Scam Survival Tips with Kristen Johnson of BBB Connecticut

   Kristen Johnson of BBB Connecticut joins Sounds of Health for a powerful conversation on today’s fastest‑growing scams, how AI is making fraud harder to spot, and why adopting a scam survivor mindset can help people recover emotionally and financially. Kristen shares real stories from Connecticut residents, breaks down the most common red flags, and explains how tools like BBB Scam Tracker and the Scam Survivor Toolkit can protect you before—and after—you’re targeted. From online shopping traps to employment scams, investment fraud, and companionship scams, this episode gives listeners practical steps to stay safe, report suspicious activity, and help others avoid becoming victims. BBB Connecticut Contact InformationEmail: info@ct.bbb.orgPhone: (203) 269‑2700Website: https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-serving-connecticutFacebook: BBBConnecticutInstagram: bbbconnecticut If you’ve been targeted by a scam—or want to prevent one—visit BBB.org/ScamTracker to research, report, and access the Scam Survivor Toolkit. To learn more about ignite sparked by BBB Connecticut, feel free to call 860-740-4500 or email ignite@ct.bbb.org. You can also visit our ignite space at 29 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT 06416 and https://www.bbb.org/bbb/connecticut/ignite Search “Sounds of Health Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Sounds of Health is brought to you by Nutmeg Insurance Advisors and recorded at the offices of Nutmeg Advisory Group in North Haven, CT. Producer and Host: Dave MacNivenProducer: Jason CarubiaMusic: Rob Hames Sounds of Health: Shining a light on the path to improved health. Visit us on:YouTube: SoundsofHealthPodcastFacebook: soundsofhealthpodcastInstagram: soundsofhealthpodLinkedIn: soundsofhealthWebsite: https://www.soundsofhealthpod.com/ Thank you for liking, following, subscribing, sharing, rating, and reviewing!

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Executive Coaching, Entrepreneurship. and Leadership, with Natalya Berdikyan of Life By Design Academy

   Dave sits down with international guest Natalya Berdikyan — Founder and Chief Energy Officer of Life by Design — to explore what true alignment looks like in business and life. Natalya shares her journey from running a chocolate factory in Brussels to becoming a certified coach, Harvard‑trained health & nutrition specialist, and leader of transformational retreats. Feeling “drained and exhausted… it just didn’t feel right” pushed her toward a complete reinvention grounded in energy, purpose, and holistic well‑being. Together, they discuss how stress, habits, sleep, nutrition, movement, and emotional patterns shape leadership; why entrepreneurs often struggle with burnout; and how simple practices like breathwork can shift your state instantly. If you’re seeking more clarity, calm, and fulfillment, this conversation offers practical tools and inspiring perspective. Web: https://www.lifebydesign-academy.comLinkedin: natalyaberdikyanYouTube: @natalyaberdikyanFacebook: natalya.berdikyanInstagram: natalyaberdikyanX: NBerdikyan69388Email: contact@lifebydesign-academy.comPhone: + 34 605046415 Search “Sounds of Health Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Sounds of Health is brought to you by Nutmeg Insurance Advisors and recorded at the offices of Nutmeg Advisory Group in North Haven, CT. Producer and Host: Dave MacNivenProducer: Jason CarubiaMusic: Rob Hames Sounds of Health: Shining a light on the path to improved health. Visit us on:YouTube: SoundsofHealthPodcastFacebook: soundsofhealthpodcastInstagram: soundsofhealthpodLinkedIn: soundsofhealthWebsite: https://www.soundsofhealthpod.com/ Thank you for liking, following, subscribing, sharing, rating, and reviewing!

Who has been a guest on Sounds of Health

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rick Stockfield
• Chris Walsh
• Traci O'Brien
• Christine Brown
• Kelley McShane

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

168,275

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

66

Social presence

91

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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