The Inspired Intentions podcast
Wellness that fits your life
An original podcast from Skyterra Wellness Retreat. Every week, our team and guests talk fitness, nutrition, yoga, stress management and adventure, without the unrealistic noise.
About the show
Recorded right here on campus
Too busy, stuck in a rut or not taking care of yourself? You deserve better. Inspired Intentions is here to help you build awareness, find courage and move toward meaningful change.
We produce every episode in our on-campus recording booth, featuring the voices of the Skyterra team, inspiring guest stories and expert advice that cuts through the diet and fitness noise to show how healthy living fits into a busy life.
Even if you can't visit Skyterra in person, the podcast is our way of extending our mission: to help as many people as possible embrace better health, happiness and longevity.
Episodes
Latest episodes
251. Rediscovering Adventure: Building Confidence and Calm Through Horses with Rhiannon
Oct 26, 2026As adults, it is easy to default to playing it safe, yet stepping outside our comfort zones and embracing a sense of adventure can unlock unexpected vitality and self-trust. In this episode of Inspired Intentions, host Alan and Skyterra Program Director Claire welcome Rhiannon (“Re”), owner of Little River Trail Rides in Brevard, North Carolina. […]
250. Redefining Healthspan: The 5 Non-Negotiables of Longevity
Sep 14, 2026This week, Alan reunites with a very nostalgic and special guest: Jeff, the original co-host for the first 100 episodes of the podcast and one of Skyterra’s founding team members. While “longevity” has become an important buzzword in the wellness space, Jeff explains why true healthspan extends far beyond the gym. Instead of overcomplicating your […]
249. The Shared ‘Why’: Overcoming Setbacks and Growing Stronger as a Couple
Aug 17, 2026If you remember Episode 237, you know we loved having Dave on the podcast to talk about the “John Wayne Mentality”. Today, we are thrilled to finally welcome his wife, Lisa, to the booth for her very first podcast appearance! As one of our favorite Skyterra couples, Dave and Lisa share what it is like […]
248. Unlocking the Mind: How Brain Mapping Changes the Game for Mental Health & Healing
Jul 27, 2026If you have ever felt like you were constantly fighting your own mind, struggling with brain fog, low stress tolerance, or feeling stuck despite giving it your all, you will not want to miss this episode. In this episode of Inspired Intentions, the team dives back into the power of Neurologics and brain mapping (qEEG […]
247. Falling in Love with the Process: Amber’s Inspiring 8-Week LoseSmart Journey
Jul 13, 2026What happens when remote work, extreme isolation, and the modern conveniences of delivery apps slowly cause you to lose yourself? For anyone who has hit a wall of burnout and physical de-conditioning, taking the first step toward reclaiming your health can feel completely overwhelming. In this episode, Alan sits down in the booth with fitness […]
246. A Decade of Wellness: Celebrating 10 Years of Skyterra with Founders Sue and Teresa
Jun 15, 2026Welcome back to a very special episode of Inspired Intentions as Skyterra Wellness officially celebrates its 10th anniversary. Today, we’re hosting an exclusive, candid Q&A with the two sisters who make the magic happen: our founders Sue and Teresa. From the initial 2016 “leap of faith” to the literal cross-country move that started it all, […]
245. Beyond the Quick Fix: Navigating GLP-1s, Longevity, and the Reality of Lifelong Wellness
Jun 1, 2026What happens when you stop looking at weight loss medications as a quick fix, and start viewing them as just one instrument in a much larger orchestra of wellness? For anyone who has spent decades navigating the quicksand of chronic dieting and emotional eating, the modern conversation surrounding GLP-1s can feel incredibly loud, confusing, and […]
244. The Ecology of Resilience: Nature-Based Healing with Professor Rocky Nation
May 4, 2026What happens to our nervous system when we step off the pavement and into the woods? In this episode, we sit down with Rocky Nation, a professor at Brevard College, to explore the Ecology of Resilience. We dive into the functional science behind Forest Bathing, the difference between a casual walk and intentional ecotherapy, and […]
243. Comfortable in the Discomfort: Navigating Emotional Eating with Leah Hope
Apr 13, 2026Why do we reach for food when we aren’t hungry? In this episode, we sit down with Skyterra Guest Leah Hope and Skyterra Dietitian Jeannie to bridge the gap between the science of the brain and the reality of emotional eating. Fresh off a transformative month in the LoseSmart program, Leah shares her honest journey […]
242. More Than a Reset: How Guest Susan Found Her Strength (and Her Peace)
Mar 30, 2026At 64, Susan found herself in a place many of us recognize: feeling stuck despite a lifetime of helping others and navigating high-pressure environments. She arrived at Skyterra feeling weighed down by years of dieting stigma and the exhaustion of life’s daily stressors. In this profound conversation, Susan reflects on her 8-week journey in the […]
241. At the Speed of Thought: How Brain Mapping Personalizes Wellness at Skyterra
Mar 16, 2026In this episode, we explore how Skyterra uses FDA-registered brain mapping to replace mental health guesswork with objective data. By measuring markers like impulse control and nervous system regulation, we discuss how identifying the physiological roots of brain fog or executive dysfunction moves the needle from self-blame to data-driven growth. Whether for a young adult […]
240. Chasing the Blue Ghost Firefly: The Ethereal Science of the Forest Floor
Mar 2, 2026Deep in the woods of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a tiny, haunting light defies everything we know about fireflies. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, Professor of Ecology at Brevard College and the preeminent expert on Blue Ghost fireflies. We dive into the mystique of the glow, exploring why these creatures […]
Hear it, then live it
Everything we talk about on the show is part of a week at Skyterra. First-time guests take $100 off.