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From Wedding Singer to Functional Medicine COO: Dave Van Der Laan's Unique Journey
In this episode, Dave Van Der Laan shares his intriguing journey from being a wedding singer to becoming the Chief Operating Officer of Nourish House Calls, a functional medicine practice run by his wife, Joya. Dave discusses his past experiences, including his education in vocal performance, his transition to law, and eventually leaving the legal profession to support his wife's functional medicine specialist career. He provides insights into the challenges they faced starting the practice, the concept and benefits of functional medicine, and the personal growth both have experienced through their work. Dave also touches on the importance of managing stress, personal development, and the impactful small steps that have led to significant wins in both his and his wife's professional and personal lives.
00:00 Meet Dave: From Attorney to Functional Medicine COO
00:48 A Musical Journey: From Opera to Wedding Bands
03:52 Transitioning to Law: A New Career Path
06:52 Mindset Shifts and Discovering Passion in Law
09:19 Exploring Real Estate and Passive Income
12:21 The Functional Medicine Journey with Nourish House Calls
17:06 Expanding Practice and Embracing Challenges
23:16 The Power of Communication in Marriage and Business
27:24 Personal Growth and Stress Management Techniques
28:48 Exploring Emotional Regulation and Breathing Techniques
29:27 Life-Changing Breathing Techniques and Physical Therapy Insights
30:43 Discovering the Wim Hof Method and Its Benefits
31:51 The Science and Personal Experience of Cold Exposure
34:34 Harnessing Potential and the Power of Belief
39:55 The Journey from Law to Entrepreneurship
49:08 The Importance of Defining Words and Creating with Them
55:40 Final Thoughts and Advice for Personal Growth
Dave Van Der Laan is a recovering attorney, retired public servant, and washed-up wedding singer. In early 2022, after a decade of legal practice, he left all of that excitement behind to become COO of Nourish House Calls, the functional medicine practice that his wife Joya started in 2018. Dave is the proud father of three children: Sophie, Jude, and Emily. When he's not parenting or working to grow Nourish House Calls, Dave enjoys reading, lifting weights, singing in church, and getting just a little too emotionally invested in the Chicago White Sox and Indiana Hoosiers.
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