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The Encompass Life Podcast is a space for real, transformative dialogue that reconnects you with who you truly are. Hosted by Mark Scherer, PhD, each episode explores consciousness, healing, emotional mastery, and divine truth—offering practical tools, powerful insights, and stories that spark remembrance.

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Can a whiplash injury mimic a concussion? In this powerful episode of the Encompassing Life Podcast, host Mark Scherer, PhD sits down with Ryan Larson, Physical Therapist at Pro Sport and Spine Clinic, to shed light on one of today’s most misunderstood topics: concussions and brain injury recovery. Whether you’re a parent of a student-athlete, recovering from a car accident, or simply curious about how to protect your brain health, this episode dives deep into how concussions happen, why early treatment is critical, and the surprising connection between the neck and the brain. Ryan reveals how his clinic in Silverdale, WA is helping patients overcome long-term concussion symptoms using a whole-body, evidence-based approach—one that prioritizes early intervention, neuromuscular rehab, and even nutrition. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video: How concussions happen (it’s not just head trauma) The link between whiplash, neck instability, and concussion symptoms What tests and treatments are most effective for brain fog, dizziness, and fatigue. How diet, movement, and stabilization accelerate recovery? Why outdated advice like “just rest in a dark room” can delay healing? 💡 About Our Guest: Name: Ryan Larson, PT Company: Pro Sport and Spine Clinic Website: https://prosportandspineclinic.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-larson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosportwa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prosportwa 📞 Clinic Phone: (360) 633-8888 📍 Locations: Silverdale & Gig Harbor, WA ⏱️ Timestamps for Easy Navigation: 0:00 – Introduction 1:15 – What Really Causes Concussions 4:00 – Why the Neck Is Often Overlooked 6:30 – New Research on Early Concussion Intervention 9:15 – Brain Fog, Memory Loss & Energy Drain Explained 13:00 – Treating the Brain Through the Body 16:45 – Role of Diet, Sugar & Inflammation in Brain Recovery 18:50 – Autonomic Nervous System & Heart Rate Dysregulation 20:45 – Return-to-Activity Protocols & Success Stories 25:00 – What Most Doctors Still Get Wrong 29:00 – Ryan’s Favorite Part of Life & Final Thoughts 🎧 About the Encompassing Life Podcast: The Encompassing Life Podcast by Encompass Life is on a mission to ignite a revolution of self-discovery, personal empowerment, and holistic transformation. Through conversations with wellness experts, visionaries, and everyday heroes, we explore the tools and truths that awaken the soul. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to access weekly episodes that help you reclaim clarity, vitality, and purpose. 📺 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@encompasslife 📲 Connect with Encompass Life: Website: https://www.encompasslife.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasslife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quantumleaptechnique/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/QuantumLeapLove TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quantumleaptechnique 📣 Take the Next Step: 👉 Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@encompasslife 👉 Like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs it
The Encompassing Life Podcast | Episode #105 - Ryan Larson
What if your body’s most powerful medicine… was you? In Episode #101 of The Encompassing Life Podcast, host Mark Scherer sits down with naturopathic physician Dr. Martha Keith to explore the science of healing, health by numbers, and what it truly means to live to 100—and beyond. A rare health crisis in her 30s led Dr. Martha to question everything about conventional care. Today, she brings a bold, numbers-based approach to proactive wellness, weight loss, and longevity—one that empowers patients to understand and improve their health through measurable change. This episode is packed with practical tools, medical truths, and empowering insights for anyone seeking to take their health into their own hands. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why most primary care models are failing—and what to do instead • What “health by numbers” means and how it helps you stay on track • How Dr. Martha reversed her own health condition and built a thriving practice? • The truth about stress, personal responsibility, and modern medicine • Why longevity isn’t just possible—it’s your birthright 👩‍⚕️ About the Guest Dr. Martha Keith is the founder of Dr. Martha, LLC, a wellness clinic based in Tempe, Arizona, focused on functional medicine, proactive primary care, and sustainable weight loss. Known as the Weight Loss Whisperer, she helps patients transform their health by tracking key health metrics and designing personalized plans that work. 🌐 Website: https://www.weightlosswhisperer.com 🎧 Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction 2:00 – From Patient to Doctor: Her Personal Healing Story 5:45 – What Is a Naturopath & How It Differs from MDs 9:30 – The Truth About Chronic Disease in the U.S. 12:00 – Understanding Health by Numbers 17:45 – Reframing Stress and Lifestyle Disease 21:00 – Why Weight Loss Is a Medical Issue, Not a Moral One 25:00 – Ozempic, Hormones & Getting Results That Last 29:45 – How to Work with Dr. Martha (Telemedicine & In-Person) 🎙️ About the Show The Encompassing Life Podcast brings you intimate conversations with leaders, coaches, and conscious entrepreneurs who are shaping a more purposeful and holistic world. Hosted by Mark Scherer, founder of Encompass Life, each episode reveals transformational insights, divine truths, and the language of emotional healing. Website: https://www.encompasslife.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@encompasslife 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @quantumleaptechnique LinkedIn: @encompasslife X (Twitter): @QuantumLeapLove TikTok: @quantumleaptechnique Take the Next Step Like what you heard? Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, share this episode with someone ready to reclaim their health, and subscribe for more conversations like this one. 👉 Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@encompasslife/playlists
Encompassing Life Podcast | Episode #101 - ft. Dr. Martha Keith
What if your burnout, addiction, or emotional fog held the key to your purpose? In this episode of the Encompassing Life Podcast, host Mark Scherer sits down with Kathryn Eipl, founder of E.I.P.L. Healing, for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about transformation, energy, and reclaiming your inner power. From high-pressure project management at Universal Studios to becoming a trauma-informed healer and Reiki practitioner, Kathryn’s journey reveals how one yoga class became the turning point that helped her break cycles of burnout and self-neglect. Through her signature Neuroresonance Method, Kathryn now blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reiki, sound healing, and mindfulness to help others shift patterns, release stored trauma, and align with who they truly are. This episode is filled with practical takeaways for anyone feeling overwhelmed, emotionally disconnected, or ready to live with intention and ease. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video: How Kathryn went from stress-induced burnout to spiritual awakening The power of integrating CBT with sound healing and energy work Why addiction, procrastination, and overthinking are often trauma responses How the Neuroresonance Method supports full-spectrum healing Real client stories, including hormone restoration and emotional breakthroughs 💡 About Our Guest: Name: Kathryn Eipl Company: E.I.P.L. Healing Website: https://eiplhealing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-eipl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eiplhealing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eiplhealing/ Kathryn works virtually and in person (San Diego area) and offers individual healing sessions, group sound therapy, and emotional strategy sessions. Learn more and book at her website. ⏱️ Timestamps for Easy Navigation 0:00 – Introduction & Kathryn’s Backstory 1:30 – The Breaking Point: From Universal Studios to Yoga 5:20 – The Birth of E.I.P.L. Healing & Its Meaning 7:40 – The Neuroresonance Method: What It Is & How It Works 12:45 – Healing Through Energy, Thought & Emotion 17:10 – Powerful Client Results: Hormone Restoration, Emotional Clarity 21:00 – Supporting Cancer Patients with Sound Healing at Scripps 24:00 – Why Every Emotion Has Purpose 26:00 – Final Reflections: What Kathryn Loves About Life 🎧 About the Encompassing Life Podcast Hosted by Mark Scherer, PhD, the Encompassing Life Podcast features soul-stirring conversations with conscious entrepreneurs, wellness experts, and change-makers who are living in alignment with truth and service. Mission: To ignite a revolution of self-discovery, personal empowerment, and holistic transformation. Purpose: To provide listeners with actionable insights, transformative tools, and inspiring stories that reconnect them with their divine nature and highest potential. 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@encompasslife 🌐 Explore More: https://www.encompasslife.com 📲 Connect with Encompass Life Instagram: @quantumleaptechnique Facebook: Quantum Leap Technique Twitter (X): @QuantumLeapLove LinkedIn: Encompass Life TikTok: @quantumleaptechnique 📣 Take the Next Step: 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to never miss a powerful episode. 👉 Watch more healing conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@encompasslife/playlists
Encompassing Life Podcast | Episode #104 - Kathryn Eipl
How can energy healing and trauma-informed care transform your life from the inside out? In this episode of the Encompassing Life Podcast, Mark Scherer sits down with holistic healer and trauma specialist Linda Dieffenbach, founder of Wellness In Harmony, for a deeply moving and practical conversation about healing, empowerment, and spiritual integration. With over 20 years of experience, Linda shares her personal journey through trauma, her breakthrough using energy medicine, and how she now helps others reclaim their power and find peace. If you’re seeking deeper healing, tools for emotional wellness, or are ready to work with the body’s energy systems to create real change—this conversation is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why talk therapy alone may not be enough to access deep healing How energy healing and the chakra system can release long-held trauma The danger of untrained practitioners—and why trauma-informed care matters Linda’s personal story of transformation after surviving a suicide attempt How her work empowers clients to reconnect with themselves and feel safe again About Our Guest: Name: Linda Dieffenbach Company: Wellness In Harmony Website: https://wellnessinharmony.com/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lindadieffenbach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessinharmony/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WellnessInHarmony 🎧 About the Encompassing Life Podcast The Encompassing Life Podcast by Encompass Life brings you transformational stories, spiritual tools, and conscious conversations that ignite personal empowerment and holistic transformation. We explore the unseen forces shaping our lives and provide real practices to return to your center, your power, and your purpose. Mission: To inspire a revolution of inner truth, healing, and divine remembrance. Purpose: To provide actionable tools, healing stories, and soulful strategies that help people live with clarity, gratitude, and wholeness. 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@encompasslife 🎧 Explore More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@encompasslife/playlists ⏱️ Timestamps for Easy Navigation 0:00 – Introduction & Linda’s 20-Year Healing Journey 1:45 – Transition from Social Work to Energy Work 3:30 – The Power of Chakra-Based Healing 6:15 – A Client’s Story: From Apology to Empowerment 9:40 – Linda’s Own Childhood Trauma and Breakthrough 13:00 – The Turning Point: Discovering Reiki and Energetic Healing 16:20 – Why Trauma-Informed Certification Matters 20:15 – The Future of Energy Work & Training the Next Generation 24:00 – What Linda Loves About Life 📲 Stay Connected with Encompass Life: 🌐 Website: https://www.encompasslife.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quantumleaptechnique/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quantumleaptechnique/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantumleaptechnique/ 🕊️ Twitter: https://x.com/QuantumLeapLove 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quantumleaptechnique 👉 Take the Next Step: 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more conversations like this: https://www.youtube.com/@encompasslife 📩 Share this episode with someone seeking healing and hope.
Encompassing Life Podcast | Episode #103 - Linda Dieffenbach
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Can Pleasure Heal a Marriage? One Woman’s Journey from Sexless Marriage to Sacred Intimacy In this episode of the Encompassing Life Podcast, host Mark Scherer, PhD, speaks with Xanet Pailet—author of Living an Orgasmic Life and founder of Passionate Intimacy Retreats. Xanet shares her deeply personal story of breaking free from a 26-year sexless marriage and reclaiming her voice, power, and purpose through embodied healing. Today, she guides couples to restore emotional safety, deepen connection, and bring sacred intimacy back to their relationships. This conversation explores the inner roots of sexual disconnection and the path to transformation through presence, truth, and conscious intimacy. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why many marriages silently suffer from lack of physical connection • The true role of emotional safety in intimacy • How childhood trauma and shame affect adult relationships • Why experiential intimacy work often succeeds where therapy falls short • Tools for rebuilding trust, connection, and passion Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or on a journey of personal healing, this episode offers grounded insight and an invitation to come home to yourself. Timestamps: 0:00 – Meet Xanet and her personal story 1:45 – The roots of a sexless marriage 5:10 – Emotional safety and the body 10:30 – Feminine reconnection and embodied healing 15:50 – Retreats that create real transformation 22:00 – The cost of avoiding intimacy 26:00 – Xanet’s reflections on what makes life beautiful Connect with Xanet Pailet: Free Resource: www.howtoimprovemylovelife.com Website: www.passionateintimacyretreats.com Book: Living an Orgasmic Life Upcoming Book: The Sex and Intimacy Repair Kit (2026) About the Encompassing Life Podcast Hosted by Mark Scherer, PhD, Encompassing Life invites listeners into conversations that activate clarity, emotional alignment, and divine remembrance. Each episode is a journey into healing, possibility, and the truth that lives within you. About Encompass Life Encompass Life supports individuals in harnessing their inner potential, healing deeply, and living with purpose. Through courses, retreats, and transformational processes, we help people embody who they really are and build lives of alignment and meaning. Learn more: www.encompasslife.com Support the Podcast: Like this episode Comment with your thoughts or questions Subscribe for more conscious conversations Watch more episodes: Encompassing Life Playlist 📲 Connect with EncompassLife: Website- https://www.encompasslife.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/quantumleaptechnique/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/quantumleaptechnique/ Twitter- https://x.com/QuantumLeapLove LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantumleaptechnique/ TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@quantumleaptechnique #XanetPailet #EncompassingLifePodcast #IntimacyHealing #ConsciousRelationships #SacredConnection #MarkScherer #EncompassLife #QuantumLeapTechnique
Encompassing Life Podcast | Episode#099 - ft. Xanet Pailet
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Harnessing the Power of Shockwave Therapy | Dr. Dan Ruitenbeek | Encompassing Life Podcast Can chronic pain be reversed without surgery or injections? In this episode of The Encompassing Life Podcast, host Mark Scherer welcomes Dr. Dan Ruitenbeek, founder of Shockwave Centers of America, to uncover the science, technology, and groundbreaking results of shockwave therapy. Learn how this non-invasive therapy is transforming chiropractic care, physical therapy, and regenerative medicine! Key Topics Covered: ✅ What is Shockwave Therapy & How Does It Work? – The science behind rapid pressure wave therapy for pain relief and healing ✅ Shockwave Therapy vs. Traditional Treatments – Why it’s a game-changer for chronic pain, tendon injuries, and joint issues ✅ The Future of Chiropractic & PT Treatments – How clinics across the U.S. are using shockwave therapy to accelerate healing ✅ Real-World Results – Success stories of patients recovering from frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinosis, and more ✅ The Business of Shockwave Therapy – How Dr. Ruttenbeck built his company, developed new technology, and trained healthcare professionals Guest full name: Dan Ruitenbeek Company name: Shockwave Centers of America website: https://www.shockwavecenters.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shockwave-centers-of-america/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shockwavecentersusa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShockwaveCentersofAmerica Timestamps – Jump to Your Favorite Sections! 0:00 – Introduction & Meet Dr. Dan Ruitenbeek 1:30 – What is Shockwave Therapy & How It Works 4:45 – Conditions Shockwave Therapy Can Treat 9:20 – The Science Behind Rapid Pressure Wave Therapy 12:15 – Success Stories & Patient Transformations 15:30 – The Business of Shockwave Therapy & FDA Process 19:45 – How Chiropractors & PTs Can Implement This Therapy 24:00 – Shockwave Therapy for Sports Medicine & Recovery 28:10 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Dr. Ruitenbeek #RegenerativeMedicine #EncompassingLifePodcast #PainRelief #PhysicalTherapy
Can chronic pain be reversed without surgery or injections?
How One Man Turned a Rare Disease Into a Mission for Wellness | James Marlin on the Encompassing Life Podcast What happens when the medical system fails you—and you decide to build a better one? In this powerful episode of the Encompassing Life Podcast, host Mark Scherer, PhD sits down with James Marlin, CEO and Founder of IVRS Wellness Center, to explore his deeply personal health journey, what it taught him about healing, and how he transformed his diagnosis into a thriving wellness business. Whether you’re navigating chronic illness, searching for functional alternatives to conventional medicine, or seeking to expand your understanding of integrative health, this episode offers insight, clarity, and inspiration. You’ll discover how IV vitamin therapy, proactive care, and passion-fueled leadership are helping people feel better, longer. 🎧 This conversation is for those ready to treat the root, not the symptom, and create a life fueled by purpose and possibility. 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: James' 26-year journey through the medical field—starting at age 19 How a rare liver disease and years of misdiagnosis led to a new business vision The difference between proactive and reactive healthcare Why IV vitamin therapy is changing the wellness game How IVRS Wellness Center is helping law enforcement and communities heal from the inside out How to make peace with pain, find purpose in struggle, and fall in love with the human experience 📍 Guest: James Marlin Company: IVRS Wellness Center Website: https://ivrstx.com LinkedIn: James Marlin Instagram: @ivrstx Facebook: IVRS Wellness 🎙️ About the Encompassing Life Podcast: Podcast Name: Encompassing Life Podcast Host: Mark Scherer, PhD Website: www.encompasslife.com At Encompass Life, we are committed to igniting a revolution of self-discovery, personal empowerment, and holistic transformation. This podcast is a beacon for those seeking to live with clarity, embrace emotional mastery, and expand into their highest expression of life. Each episode offers transformational tools, inspiring stories, and practical conversations with thought leaders, wellness experts, and real people shifting their reality—on purpose. Subscribe and join us on this journey of truth, healing, and remembering who you are. ► Subscribe now: YouTube.com/@encompasslife 🕒 Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:20 – James Marlin’s Journey into Healthcare 5:45 – Battling a Rare Liver Disease 10:30 – Turning Pain Into Purpose: The Birth of IVRS 16:15 – From IV Vitamins to Functional Medicine 22:00 – Serving Law Enforcement with Wellness Protocols 27:45 – The Cost of Waiting for Illness 34:10 – How Wellness Becomes a Way of Life 38:00 – What James Loves About Life 41:00 – Closing Reflections 📣 Take the Next Step: 🔗 Explore more episodes: Encompassing Life Playlists 🌐 Visit: www.encompasslife.com 📲 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasslife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quantumleaptechnique/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/QuantumLeapLove 👉 Like this episode? Comment your favorite takeaway and share it with someone ready to reclaim their health and wholeness. #EncompassingLifePodcast #EncompassLife #JamesMarlin #FunctionalMedicine #IVTherapy #MarkScherer #TheBasicsCourse #FromHowToWow #TransformationalTuesdays
Encompassing Life Podcast | Episode#061 - Fully Well with James Marlin
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