Empowering Entrepreneurs Dr. Vasquez's Tips for Entrepreneurs on Prioritizing Wellness
How does Dr. Vasquez’s approach blend entrepreneurial mindset with effective health management?
We are thrilled to sit down with the remarkable Dr. Indigo Vasquez. Dr. Vasquez (or Dr. Indie, as she likes to be called) is a board-certified doctor of natural medicine with a wealth of expertise in hormone health, sports performance, and gut healing.
She shares her lifelong commitment to patient care, emphasizing the importance of partnership and communication in the healing journey. We explore fundamental health habits like fresh air, sunlight, and movement, and how self-worth often becomes a barrier to adopting these practices. Indie sheds light on the self-discovery and empowerment aspects of healing, moving beyond mere scientific advice.
We talk about how to transition from unhealthy to healthy food choices, gut-brain reconditioning, and how products are chemically designed to make us crave more. Dr. Indie also talks about her entrepreneurial journey, inspired by her military family's resilience and her father's business endeavors.
We discuss her challenges and motivations in choosing naturopathy over traditional medicine, her impressive educational background, and her efforts in building a successful integrative health practice. Julie even shares her personal success story under Dr. Indie's care.
Learn about her latest book, "Optimize Your Gut," her tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and her journey from personal trainer to a sought-after naturopathic doctor.
Empowering Moments
03:49 Entrepreneurial mindset inspired by dad and career.
08:44 Initially challenging to convince others of ancient medicine.
11:47 Transitioned from trainer to holistic health consultant.
15:29 Doctor Indie's explanations and education are invaluable.
19:39 Unique skills and personalized care ensure success.
23:00 People wait for crisis before seeking help.
25:37 Healing gut promotes clear mind-body communication.
26:46 Doritos are designed to suppress fullness signals.
30:23 Multitasking with accuracy is my superpower.
Empowering Takeaways
Dr. Indigo Vasquez highlights the importance of ongoing partnership and communication in the healing process. This consistent, personal approach is essential for effective patient care.
Emphasizing foundational health practices like getting fresh air, sunlight, and regular movement. These simple practices are vital, yet often hindered by low self-worth.
Healing is about more than following medical advice; it involves a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, guiding individuals to take control of their health.
Many people only seek medical help during a crisis. Dr. Vasquez advocates for prioritizing personal health before issues become severe, highlighting a preventive approach.
The transition from unhealthy to healthy eating habits typically takes around 6 weeks of commitment, leading to a lasting change in taste preferences and improved overall health.
Improving gut health significantly affects brain function and food responses, showcasing the deep connection between the gut and brain in overall wellness.
Foods like Doritos are designed to bypass the body's natural discomfort signals, making them harder to resist. Understanding this can help individuals make healthier choices.
Dr. Vasquez’s path includes extensive education and a focus on root cause medicine, moving beyond symptom treatment to more holistic healing methods.
Recognizing the vital role of diet and well-being in an entrepreneur’s success, Dr. Vasquez encourages business professionals to prioritize their health for greater business efficiency.
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Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year.
An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence, speaks nationwide to CPA firm owners about running their businesses like entrepreneurs, and consults with firms across the country. Glenn enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.
Julie Smith, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur in the public accounting space. She is the Founder of EmpowerCPA™, Founder of PureTax, LLC, COO for Harper & Company CPAs Plus, and Co-host of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast.
Named CPA.com's 2021 Innovative Practitioner of Year, Julie led Harper & Company's transition to an advisory-focused firm, doubling revenue and profit in two years. She now empowers other CPA firm owners nationwide through consulting and speaking, teaching them how to run their businesses like entrepreneurs. Julie lives in Columbus, OH with her family and enjoys travel, coaching basketball, sporting events, and the occasional shopping spree.
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