I had the incredible privilege of speaking with Dr. Mandy Patterson — a naturopathic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, and fertility & hormone expert — about the art and science of living with vitality and longevity. This episode unfolds as a profound exchange between evidence and intuition, intellect and faith, science and spirit.

00:00 – 06:30 | The Journey Begins
Dr. Mandy shares her extraordinary journey from medical training to integrative medicine. At 22, she faced a life-threatening pregnancy that changed everything — awakening her belief that health is encompassing body, mind, and spirit.

06:30 – 15:30 | The Unseen Weight of Suppression
We reflect on how modern culture glorifies endurance and emotional suppression — the ‘power-through’ mentality that, as Dr. Mandy notes, often disconnects us from the body’s innate wisdom.

15:30 – 27:00 | Healing Beyond the Physical
Dr. Mandy explains that Western medicine treats the body in silos, while true healing sees the body as one dynamic system. In her practice, the goal is not symptom relief but transformation. She traces how pharmaceutical dominance sidelined holistic medicine and highlights the importance of informed consent.

27:00 – 35:00 | The Gut as the Second Brain
Dr. Mandy calls the gut “its own planet” — a living ecosystem shaping mood, immunity, and longevity. She explains how factors like birth method, early feeding, and maternal nutrition shape a baby’s microbiome, laying the foundation for lifelong health. Her advice is simple yet profound: eat the rainbow, diversify plants, and nurture the gut like a garden.

35:00 – 50:00 | Genes, Food, and the Power to Recode Ourselves
Dr. Mandy unpacks epigenetics and nutrigenomics — how food and lifestyle can switch genes on or off. Through her own MTHFR variant, she reminds us that: “Genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger.”

50:00 – 1:07:00 | Bioidentical Hormones & the Art of Self-Agency in Health Dr. Mandy constantly pushes the edge as a scientist, believing that science is fluid and true growth requires humility. She reminds us, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me” — we must take full ownership of our health. Our dialogue expands into emotional and spiritual well-being, recognizing loneliness as an epidemic and intuition as an untapped medicine.

1:07:00 – 1:25:00 | Fertility as the Fifth Vital Sign Dr. Mandy perceived fertility as the fifth vital sign—a reflection of a woman’s total health. She walks through her root-cause approach that examines early environment, nutrition, genetics, toxins, and energy flow. She stressed preparation before conception shapes not only pregnancy outcomes but also a child’s lifelong health. The conversation expands to advanced maternal age, egg freezing, and holistic optimization—where true fertility begins with a strong foundation, not quick fixes.

01:25 – 01:50 | Anti-Aging, Motherhood, Gratitude & Surrender Dr. Mandy shares her anti-aging practices—peptides, X39 patch, vibration plate, etc., A mum of six, she reflects on how motherhood shaped her healing philosophy. We close with faith, gratitude, and surrender—where letting go becomes the deepest healing.

You can learn more about Mandy’s work at:

Website: https://mandypatterson.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmandypatterson/?hl=en--

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmandypatterson

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gutsyfertility

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In this episode, we explore the heart of personal branding, visibility, and authenticity with Expert Authority Coach and bestselling author Christine Blosdale. Christine has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, and non-profits in claiming their expert authority and showing up with confidence, clarity, and genuine human connection. Christine shares her signature “pillar of three”—health, wealth, and love—as the foundation of meaningful, purpose-driven work. Together, we dive into:

00:00 – 07:16 | Foundations: Authenticity, Intuition & the Making of a Coach: We open with Christine’s world of personal branding and authentic visibility. She shares how her early dream of becoming a teacher, her career pivots, and 25+ years in broadcasting and digital media led her to coaching. Christine explains how intuition became one of her tools—using “goosebumps moments” as signals of alignment, clarity, and possibility for her clients.

07:16 – 14:55 | Childhood Influences, Awareness & Understanding Your Audiences: Christine reflects on the childhood moments that shaped her confidence, awareness, and communication style. We explore how being seen and validated early in life formed her ability to deeply “read” people and brands. She explains why authenticity matters, how to read your audience accurately, and how to communicate your message in a way that is human, relatable, and instantly clear.

14:55 – 23:57 | Expert Authority, Multipotentiality & Imposter Syndrome: Christine defines what “expert authority” truly means—and why there’s no finish line, title, or credential that finally declares you “ready.” She explores how to craft a title that expresses your essence rather than your job description. We discuss why being multi-passionate is a strength, not a liability, and how to unify diverse interests under one brand identity. This segment also uncovers the root causes of imposter syndrome—how childhood conditioning creates self-doubt and how shifting from “What will people think of me?” to “Who am I here to serve?” dissolves that fear.

23:57 – 38:14 | Mastery, Confidence vs Ego & Building Offers People Actually Want : Christine reframes mastery as a lifelong journey and shares how genuine confidence can coexist with uncertainty and growth. She distinguishes grounded confidence from ego-driven performance and explains why many business owners struggle: they push out what they enjoy instead of what their audience truly needs. We break down how to remove ambiguity from your offerings and build products and services that genuinely serve your clients.

38:14 – 50:22 | AI, Creativity & the Power of Energetic Presence : Christine shares how to use AI and ChatGPT wisely—as enhancers of your voice rather than replacements for it. This section also explores “energetic presence” in business—how desperation repels, how gratitude attracts, and how grounding yourself shapes how people experience your brand.

Connect with Christine Blosdale:
• Website: https://www.christineblosdale.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christineblosdale

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristineBlosdale

• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-expert-authority-coach-podcast/id1073309606

• Book: The Social Media & Branding Survival Guide

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In this episode of Life Designer, I sit down with Napoleon Smith, Chief Marketing Officer of Rubik’s Wow Cube, to explore a story at the intersection of innovation, nostalgia, and human resilience.

The Rubik’s Wow Cube is a revolutionary digital reinvention of the classic Rubik’s Cube. With 24 interactive screens, endless customizable games, and seamless smart-device integration, it transforms playtime into a multisensory, educational, and highly interactive experience. Napoleon shares the inspiring journey of the father-and-son duo behind the Wow Cube, who spent years prototyping, coding, and refining this futuristic console—navigating global moves from Russia to America, countless iterations, and the challenges of transforming a 50-year-old classic into a modern technological marvel.

Listeners will discover how nostalgia and reminiscence are core to the Wow Cube’s design, drawing from the timeless charm of the original Rubik’s Cube to spark curiosity, creativity, and joy across generations. As Napoleon notes: “Because of the nostalgia factor of the Rubik’s Cube, grandparents want it too—and they can play with their grandkids. It fills the gap between retro and technology, bringing generations together through fun and curiosity.”

Grandparents, parents, and children can share in the experience, bridging the gap between retro play and modern technology. Beyond entertainment, the Wow Cube empowers kids to think in 3D, develop problem-solving skills, and even create their own games—offering cognitive benefits and early engagement with coding, technology, and interactive learning. Through neuroscience research, it also supports focus, dexterity, and mental agility.

Wow Cube has also earned the approval of its predecessor, Rubik’s creator Mr. Ernő Rubik, as well as recognition from tech pioneers like Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, all of whom have celebrated the Wow Cube as an innovative evolution of the original Rubik’s Cube.

Napoleon also revealed WowCube’s broader vision: integrating AI, interactive avatars, and future innovations that extend far beyond gaming. The DNA embedded in WowCube, as Napoleon pointed out, is their engineering team—engineers who are also exceptionally strong in development. With those two strengths in mind, they have a great platform to build on. They are always working on how to make it better—the platform, the technology itself, the hardware. What makes it even more exciting is that it’s a truly global collaboration. Their teams bring relentless passion and energy, constantly pushing boundaries, and that spirit translates directly into the games they create. They explained that so many people come to them wanting to develop games for it because they love it so much. The games carry passion, nostalgia, and fun—and that’s where they see a real advantage.

Napoleon stated: “Rubik's has been around for 50 years and now because of what we've done, it's going to be around for another 50 years.” yet , I believe innovation that honors its legacy as well as standing out on its own is bound to be perpetual—to go beyond 50 years.

Also big shoutout to the WowCube’s upcoming launch, its goal as the ultimate holiday gift, and the remarkable social “wow factor” it brings—turning ordinary spaces into hubs of curiosity, collaboration, and connection. Developers around the world are invited to innovate on the platform, creating new games, experiences, and interactive possibilities.

This episode is a fascinating exploration of how nostalgia, creativity, and cutting-edge technology converge to inspire learning, connection, and joy—proving that the legacy of a 50-year-old classic can be reinvented to bring generations together, bridging the past, present, and future of play.

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