The Sports Doctor, January 3, 2024
The Sports Doctor with Dr. Robert Weil
Guests, Andrea Vallely and Corey Poirier
Headlined Show, The Sports Doctor January 3, 2024
Andrea Vallely, Co-Founder of ‘Shift Happens’ joins me with youth sports parenting challenges along with Corey Poirier, Ted Talk Speaker & Best-Selling Author. Then, it’s 'The Sport Doctor is In' with some Bob Gajda wisdom and your questions and emails!
Guest, Andrea Vallely
From captivating audiences at the tender age of 9 in school plays to earning a music scholarship at the University of Florida, Andrea's journey through the arts has been nothing short of inspiring. As Andrea Lauren, she produced a mesmerizing album and embarked on tour adventures alongside iconic acts like Salt-N-Pepa, Freddie Jackson, and Crystal Waters. Her magnetic vocal prowess and deep audience connection eventually paved the way for a flourishing career in voice work and marketing.
However, in 2007, Andrea's life took a profound turn when she encountered Brian Weiss's transformative book, "Many Lives Many Masters." It triggered a seismic shift towards spirituality during a challenging period marked by her father's illness. Amid the stress and uncertainty of hospital waiting rooms and the disheartening news in the world, Andrea discovered her true calling – becoming a beacon of positivity, faith, and optimism.
Harnessing her personal experiences, Andrea crafted a unique happiness formula from within and began sharing her uplifting message on a humble homemade website. This endeavor swiftly gained traction, culminating in the creation of spreadhappy.net, a cherished haven for like-minded individuals seeking happiness. Andrea's journey took another leap forward as she studied under the esteemed Dr. Robert Holden, the visionary behind the Happiness Project and best-selling author of "Happiness Now! Shift Happens" and "Loveability."
After rigorous training, Andrea emerged as a Certified Happiness Coach and Certified Success Coach, further enhancing her skills with certifications in Hypnosis and Neurolinguistic Programming. Her insightful blogging garnered international recognition, securing her a spot among the top 10 of the Top 100 Self-Help Blogs alongside renowned platforms like Psychology Today and The Happiness Project. Andrea's contributions extend to esteemed publications such as MindBodyGreen, The Happy Starfish, Cafe Truth, and The Master Shift. Her voice has resonated across numerous radio outlets and popular podcasts, including Blog Talk Radio and Transformational Talk Radio, solidifying her status as the "Happiness Expert" on The Happy Hour at News Talk 1180 in Philadelphia. Moreover, she is a cherished regular contributor to CBS morning news.
Andrea's radiant spirit has graced the world-renowned Hippocrates Health Institute, where she conducted her transformative happiness workshop as an integral part of their Health Educator Program. Her journey is an awe-inspiring testament to the power of positivity and the profound impact one person can have in spreading joy and wellbeing.
Guest, Corey Poirier
Corey Poirier is a multiple-time TEDx, and sought-after Keynote, Speaker. He has spoken on MoMonday’s and PMx stages, has shared the bill with everyone from John C. Maxwell to Deepak Chopra to Stephen MR Covey to General Hillier and has presented to hundreds of thousands of attendees since he began his speaking journey.
Host of the top rated ‘Conversations with PASSION’ Radio Show, For The Love Of Speaking Show, and the founder of The Speaking Program, he has been featured in multiple television specials, and he has been featured in/on CBS, CTV, NBC, ABC, and is one of the few leaders featured twice on the popular Entrepreneur on Fire show.
A columnist with Entrepreneur and Forbes, he has also interviewed over 4,000 of the world’s top leaders.
One of his most recent talks took him to New York City where he had the extreme pleasure of speaking to At-Risk Youth at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Boys & Girls Club.
A father to his young son Sebastian, boyfriend to Shelley and a father to 3 fur-babies, Corey is also a practicing Yogi and Rock Recording of the Year Nominee.
The Sports Doctor
The Sports Doctor is in! Dr. Robert A Weil, Sports Podiatrist, specializes in orthotics that improve alignment, stability, balance & performance. He has practiced podiatry & sports medicine for over 30 years in the Aurora- Naperville area and was recently inducted into the prestigious 2019 National Fitness Hall Of Fame. Dr. Bob has treated many of the world’s premier athletes from all types of sports. He is the host of “The Sports Doctor™” Radio Show. The show is now featured on BBS Radio Network, UK Health Radio Network & Sports 4 Fanz Radio. Dr. Bob was formerly on HealthyLife Radio and was also on WDCB public radio in Chicago for over 20 years. He has written articles for many newspapers & magazines and is a frequent guest on other networks. And his new book, co-written with Sharkie Zartman, titled '#Hey Sports Parents! An Essential Guide for Any Parent with a Child in Sports' - is now available on Amazon!
Join the Sports Doctor and his great guests for important topical information for injury free exercise, wellness and sports performance for both adults and kids. Frequent topics include, the role of the foot in sports, all aspects of sports medicine including, proper sports shoes, youth safety, health, wellness, and sports performance for both adults and children.
