Health by Haven Podcast

Where fabulous women have come together to brunch, bond, and ignite lasting connections since 2018 - the NYC Brunch Squad curates unforgettable events that are anything but ordinary, sprinkling a touch of magic to help attendees discover new friends who will become lifelong partners in adventure. 

This week, the Founder of NYC Brunch Squad, Liza, is on the Health by Haven Podcast to share the power of social connection and the posit...

Shannon Livezey is the owner and founder of Avodah Massage Therapy located in Columbia, South Carolina. Her desire to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of families and her passion for holistic health was ignited during her early career, where she observed the transformative power of touch in her personal life. This led her to explore massage therapy as a means of providing comfort and healing. 

Driven by her commitment to in...

In this week’s episode, Haven looks back on her 20’s and shares what she’s leaving behind in pursuit of a thriving next decade. She talks about life pivots and her Saturn return, as well as career changes and pursuing entrepreneurship.

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Rebekah Knause, L.Ac., LMT, RYT is the owner of Balanced You Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is a licensed Acupuncturist with the state of TN and holds diplomate status with the NCCAOM. Rebekah graduated from the Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine and has been a practicing massage therapist for the past 18 years.

Rebekah has helped countless patients, including Haven, find relief from pain, stress, and chronic conditions throug...

Justice Kelley is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Women's Fitness Specialist,  Pre-Post Natal, and PN1 Nutrition Coach. Her love of fitness began in childhood and led her to play collegiate volleyball. 

After working in the sport and retail industries, Justice realized her calling wasn’t in corporate America, but in movement. She threw caution to the wind, moved across the country, and became a certified personal trainer. Af...

Dr. Franya Peterson is a Chiropractor based in Knoxville, Tennessee and has helped Haven, among many other patients, find relief from pain. She and her brother followed in their father’s footsteps and both became chiropractors in their family business, McLaughlin Chiropractic (soon to be McLaughlin Center for Wellness). 

Dr. Peterson began working at her family practice at 15 years old and never looked back. She found satisfact...

Jordan Laurelle Timchal is a classical pianist turned digital life & style content creator turned mindset & manifestation coach. After growing up in a religious cult and living in a controlling marriage, Jordan turned to manifestation to take control of her own life and finally live freely in her purpose. Jordan now has a podcast and coaching practice to help others create their dream life. 

In the episode, Jordan explains w...

Jasmine Parks is a Brooklyn based runner and a college friend of Haven’s! In the episode, Jasmine shares all about her experience running in New York Road Runners races, including the 2025 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon. She also shares all about finding a run club in NYC and why she loves being a part of the Ridgewood Runners! 

If you’re considering starting your running journey, want to know wha...

If you’re in need of a motivational pep talk, a little fire under your behind, a cheerleader to help you reach your goals, then this is the episode for you! Haven gives listeners a blend of motivation, tough love, and encouragement for you to stop getting in your own way and finally start living the life of your dreams! 

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Haven recaps her 2025 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon experience with special guest co-host, Billy Quinlan! The two share a play-by-play of their weekend trip to NYC, including lots of great NYC food recommendations. As to be expected, there’s a lot of running chit chat that gets derailed with random banter. 

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Demi Fair is a gut-brain health practitioner who helps people break free from the IBS-stress cycle—without relying on restrictive diets, complicated protocols, or endless supplements. Through her signature method, she focuses on the often-overlooked key to lasting gut healing: nervous system regulation. By combining somatic therapy, trauma healing, and nutritional support, Demi helps her clients find deep, sustainable relief so the...

Megan Cottage is back on the show to recap her 2025 London Marathon experience! In the episode, she tells listeners all about training for the race, what it was like to run her first international marathon, traveling across the pond, and her pursuit of her six stars. 

If you’re interested in earning your Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Stars or are simply looking for an inspiring race recap, this episode is for you! Be sure to...

Victor Zeitoune is a New York City based distance runner. He has run countless marathons, including Disney, Boston and NYC. He also completed the Speed Project, an unsanctioned race from LA to Vegas, not once, but twice. In 2024, he and his teammates relay ran the distance in memory of their late friend, Sam Norton. In 2025, Victor decided to tackle the 300+ miles solo. 

In the episode, Victor shares about these race experience...

Ben Culbreth is an entrepreneur and the founder and owner of Culbreth Copywriting, where he helps clients craft and tell stories. He’s also a husband, avid outdoorsmen, runner, reader, and soon-to-be father!

In the episode, Ben and Haven talk all things running, including how Ben got his start in running, the therapy of a solo run, and the community of a group run. He tells listeners about the injury setbacks he had for years a...

Taylor Dadds is a runner, a recipe developer and the creator of the online community, One Balanced Life, where she shares simple recipes you can get on the table ASAP! After years of restrictive eating and an unhealthy relationship with food, Taylor worked to find balance where she can enjoy all foods without labels, restrictions, or diets. She now shares those recipes online to help others find food freedom! 

In the episode, T...

If you want to get into a healthy routine, but you’re overwhelmed with where to start, this episode is for you! Haven discusses meal planning and meal prep tips, planning your week of workouts, finding time for fun, and more! Plus, she gives so many examples of super healthy, simple meals to prep to set yourself up for success each week! 

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Laura Banks is a nutrition health coach, helping women build healthy habits they can actually stick to. She gives women the education and mindset shifts they need, so that they can get in control of their food cravings, heal their relationship with food, and feel confident in their body. After going through her own health transformation, she now uses her knowledge to give others what she wishes she'd had long ago. 

In the episo...

As two sisters growing up with a professional tennis player for a mom and a workout enthusiast for a dad, Amanda and Ashley cultivated a passion for fitness from a very young age. It wasn’t until their collegiate-organized sports ended and they started working at the same corporate company in 2019 that they started working out together almost every day. As coworkers began asking for workouts and meal ideas, Amanda and Ashley create...

Dr. Paige Butts is a wife and mom of three girls. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in Exercise Science and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  

Paige has been practicing Pelvic Floor PT for almost 10 years. During that time, she completed her Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT), became a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and became an Integrative Health Practitioner (IHP). 

During the episo...