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The Wellness Paradox

Hosted by Michael Stack · health · EN-US

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Discover the tactics and gain the knowledge you need to help more people, create a stable income, and build a fulfilling fitness and wellness career. We envision a world where fitness and wellness professionals are viewed as legitimate partners to the medical community working side by side to keep people healthy. Don’t miss out on our exclusive interviews with fitness and wellness experts to gain exactly what you need to boost your confidence, earn the trust of your clients, peers, and medical professionals, and build credibility to instantly impact your success. For articles and additional content, please go to: https://linktr.ee/wellnessparadox.

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What is The Wellness Paradox about?

Discover the tactics and gain the knowledge you need to help more people, create a stable income, and build a fulfilling fitness and wellness career. We envision a world where fitness and wellness professionals are viewed as legitimate partners to the medical community working side by side to keep people healthy.

Who hosts The Wellness Paradox?

The Wellness Paradox is hosted by Michael Stack. The show has published 159 episodes to date.

What has The Wellness Paradox covered recently?

Recent episodes include "A Science-Based Guide to Physical Activity Sustainability w/Dr. Michelle Segar & Dr. Rak Jotwani" (13 August 2025, 39 minutes), "Shifting America from Inactivity to Action: The Move With US Campaign" (30 July 2025, 21 minutes), and "50% by 2050: Reframing Our Nation's Physical Activity Future" (25 June 2025, 17 minutes).

How often does The Wellness Paradox publish?

The Wellness Paradox publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 159 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Wellness Paradox?

Booking probability for The Wellness Paradox is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Wellness Paradox requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Wellness Paradox's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Wellness Paradox?

The strongest fits for The Wellness Paradox are Health & Wellness Services. The Wellness Paradox has a health audience.

About the host

Michael Stack hosts The Wellness Paradox, a health podcast with 159 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The Wellness Paradox

    A Science-Based Guide to Physical Activity Sustainability w/Dr. Michelle Segar & Dr. Rak Jotwani

    Aug 13, 202539 min

    What if everything we thought we knew about motivating people to exercise was wrong? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the counterintuitive science of sustainable physical activity with behavioral scientist Dr...

  • The Wellness Paradox

    Shifting America from Inactivity to Action: The Move With US Campaign

    Jul 30, 202521 min

    America faces a profound physical activity crisis that threatens our collective health, economy, and national security. The numbers are alarming: less than one in four adults and only one in six youth meet federal...

  • The Wellness Paradox

    50% by 2050: Reframing Our Nation's Physical Activity Future

    Jun 25, 202517 min

    America stands at a critical health crossroads. Despite overwhelming evidence that physical activity is our most powerful health intervention, we remain a culture of inactivity. That's about to change. The Physical...

  • The Wellness Paradox

    Creating a Movement of Movement: State-Level Physical Activity Plans

    May 28, 202526 min

    Ever wondered how to turn national physical activity guidelines into meaningful community change? This eye-opening conversation reveals the roadmap for developing state-level physical activity plans that make movement a...

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    Movement Matters: The Missing Piece in America's Health Policy

    Apr 30, 202528 min

    The absence of physical activity from critical national health policy conversations represents a profound failure of advocacy that demands immediate attention. In this eye-opening episode, our host, Michael Stack...

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    Professionalization is Coming - Are We Ready?

    Mar 26, 202530 min

    The health and fitness industry stands at a crucial crossroads as qualified exercise professionals prepare to step into the healthcare system as trusted providers. But amid this transformative opportunity, a troubling...

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    Reframing the Physical Inactivity Crisis

    Feb 26, 202530 min

    Discover why physical inactivity needs to be recognized as a national crisis with the potential to impact our economy and national security in ways you never imagined. Join our host, Michael Stack, as we challenge...

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    Moving from Efficacy of Exercise to Cost Effectiveness

    Jan 29, 202532 min

    In this episode, we delve into the critical transition from demonstrating the efficacy of exercise to proving its cost-effectiveness, a pivotal shift necessary for securing insurance reimbursement for supervised...

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    Solving the Wellness Paradox in 2025 & Beyond

    Dec 25, 202427 min

    Can exercise professionals become a cornerstone of healthcare? Discover how we're working to make this vision a reality as we reflect on our journey since 2021. Learning from all our amazing guests over the past three...

  • The Wellness Paradox

    Revolutionizing Fitness Careers: Insights and Innovations with IDEA's Amy Boone Thompson

    Dec 11, 202432 min

    Discover the future of fitness with Amy Boone Thompson, CEO of IDEA Health and Fitness Association, as she unveils the secrets to a thriving career in the exercise industry. Ready to break free from isolation and ignite...

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    Solving the Wellness Paradox in Different Healthcare Systems with Dr. Natalie Grinvalds

    Nov 27, 202448 min

    Ever wondered how healthcare systems shape public health across the globe? Join us as we welcome back Dr. Natalie Grinvalds, an expert with firsthand experience in both the American and UK healthcare systems, for a...

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    Advancing & Elevating the Exercise Profession: Insights from the Experts

    Nov 25, 202424 min

    This is the twelfth, and final, episode of our special podcast series exploring the Sept/Oct themed issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal on professionalization and advocacy. In...

  • The Wellness Paradox

    Compensating Exercise Professionals: Navigating Insurance Reimbursement and Future Opportunities with Christina Badaracco

    Nov 18, 202434 min

    This is the eleventh episode of our special podcast series exploring the Sept/Oct themed issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal on professionalization and advocacy. In this episode...

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    Fit Pros - Stop Trading Time for Money w/Becky Searls

    Nov 13, 202443 min

    In this episode we welcome back Becky Searls to the podcast, who joined us originally in episode 48 . She is a former high school Spanish teacher turned personal trainer and fitness coach. In this episode she shares an...

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    Emerging Health Technologies: Opportunities and Practical Applications for the Exercise Professional w/Dr. Lou Atkinson

    Nov 11, 202437 min

    This is the tenth episode of our special podcast series exploring the Sept/Oct themed issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal on professionalization and advocacy. In this episode...

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    Essential Risk Management Competencies for Exercise Professionals w/JoAnn Eickhoff-Shemek

    Nov 4, 202437 min

    This is the ninth episode of our special podcast series exploring the Sept/Oct themed issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal on professionalization and advocacy. In this episode...

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    Advancing Whole Person Health Through Coaching with Dr. Jessica Matthews

    Oct 30, 202443 min

    Unlock the potential of whole person health and wellness with insights from our special guest, Dr. Jessica Matthews. In this episode she shares her unique perspective, informed by her vast experience in exercise...

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    Lessons Learned from the Wellness Coaching Profession with Margaret Moore

    Oct 28, 202444 min

    This is the eighth episode of our special podcast series exploring the Sept/Oct themed issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal on professionalization and advocacy. In this episode...

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    Building Trusted Collaborative Relationships between Healthcare Providers and Exercise Professionals w/ Dr. Amy Bantham

    Oct 21, 202437 min

    This is the seventh episode of our special podcast series exploring the Sept/Oct themed issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal on professionalization and advocacy. In this episode...

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    Integrating Fitness and Mental Health: A Holistic Approach to Wellness with Angela Moore

    Oct 16, 202436 min

    What if blending physical and mental health could revolutionize your approach to wellness? In this episode of the Wellness Paradox podcast, we bring you an engaging conversation with Angela Moore, a unique professional...

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