The Hooked on Health Podcast with Doctor Sean T. Lordan

Farm Therapy, Mental Health & Raising Resilient Kids | Hooked on Health with Mark Labb, LMHC

In this episode of the Hooked on Health podcast, Concierge PT owner & CEO Dr. Sean Lordan, DPT OCS CSCS sits down with licensed mental health counselor Mark Labb to explore how resilience, purpose, and emotional strength are really developed, particularly in kids and young adults.

From hockey leadership to farm-based therapy, Mark shares how counseling rooted in strength helps clients overcome depression, build confidence, and navigate modern challenges like technology, anxiety, and lack of purpose. You'll learn how real-world experiences (including working with animals, facing discomfort, and learning responsibility) can dramatically improve mental health and emotional growth.

We may be a physical therapy company, but this conversation emphasizes mental health has just as much of a priority as physical health. It's packed with practical insights for parents, clinicians, and anyone interested in mental wellness; we encourage you to listen!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How farm-based therapy helps treat anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges

• Why kids NEED discomfort to build resilience • Managing frustration and emotional regulation in children • The impact of screens and instant gratification on mental health

• How strength-base therapy builds confidence and purpose

• Parenting strategies for supporting emotional development

• What real therapy breakthroughs ACTUALLY look like

• How environment & lifestyle affect mental health

HOW TO WORK WITH MARK 🌱

Mark Labb works with youth and young adults in experiential outdoor therapy settings at: https://www.cultivatefarms.org/

https://brackenhillfarm.com/

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Most Modern Healthcare is Too Late | Hooked on Health with Kate DiFiore

What if healthcare WASN'T about waiting until everything went wrong?

In this episode of Hooked on Health, Concierge PT owner & CEO Dr. Sean Lordan, DPT, OCS, CSCS sits down with Kate DiFiore, MSN, AGAC-NP, BC, founder of Aura Longevity & Wellness, to unpack what’s broken in modern healthcare, and why preventative, personalized medicine is the future.

After years working in hospital-based care, Kate shifted away from reactive medicine toward a holistic, total-body approach focused on longevity, hormone health, metabolic wellness, and lifestyle-driven prevention. Together, they discuss why many people don’t feel like themselves anymore, how “normal” labs can still miss the full picture, and why strength, movement, and consistency matter more than perfection as we age.

In this episode, you’ll learn...

✦ The real difference between reactive vs. preventative healthcare

✦ Why modern medicine often treats symptoms instead of root causes ✦ How personalized care supports longevity and long-term health

✦ Simple habits that make a big impact on how you feel and age

If you’re ready to take ownership of your health (and stop waiting until something breaks), this episode will change how you think about healthcare.

 

🔗 Learn More & Take Action Explore Kate’s work at Aura Longevity & Wellness: https://auralongevityandwellness.com/ or visit her IG: https://www.instagram.com/aura_longevity/

Get Dr. Sean Lordan’s book, 11 Winning Secrets to Stop Aging in Its Tracks: https://conciergephysicaltherapy.com/patcenter/book/

Subscribe/follow for more conversations on proactive health, wellness, and longevity!

The Future of Wellness: Personalized, Holistic, Transformative | Hooked on Health w/ Erin Guarnieri

In this episode of Hooked on Health, owner & CEO of Concierge Physical Therapy, Dr. Sean Lordan, DPT, OCS, CSCS sits down with Erin Guarnieri, NP, owner of Erin G. NP & Co., to break down the real conversation around medical weight loss, GLP-1s (like Ozempic), aesthetics, and whole-body wellness.

Erin shares her journey from Harvard graduate → entrepreneur → primary care nurse practitioner → aesthetic + wellness provider. With personal experience losing 100 lbs AND years of clinical expertise, Erin explains what truly works for long-term weight loss and why most quick-fix approaches really fail.

In This Episode:
• The difference between medical-guided weight loss vs. traditional dieting
• The truth about Ozempic, GLP-1 medications, metabolic health & muscle loss
• Why many people regain weight, and how to prevent “Ozempic face”
• How Erin blends nutrition, strength training, psychology & personalized care
• The emotional and holistic side of aesthetic treatments like Botox, fillers & PRP
• Regenerative medicine, sexual wellness (O-shot, P-shot), and helping patients regain confidence
• What makes concierge-style wellness care different from rushed primary care

Whether you’re curious about GLP-1s, trying to lose weight, exploring aesthetics, or looking to improve total-body wellness, this conversation is packed with honest, practical insights.

Guest Info:
Erin Guarnieri, NP
Founder | Erin G. NP & Co. (Westborough, MA)
Aesthetics • Medical Weight Loss • Wellness • Regenerative Medicine
https://eringnp.com/
https://instagram.com/eringnp

Links:
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Get Dr. Lordan's book, "11 Winning Secrets to Stop Aging in its Tracks" 👉 https://conciergephysicaltherapy.com/patcenter/book/

The Wellness Wake-Up Call You Didn't Know You Needed | Hooked on Health with Annie Ripp of Let's Feel Good

Tired, anxious, bloated, or just off...but every doctor says your labs are “normal” and hand you medications to fix the problem? Annie Ripp, founder of Let’s Feel Good, shares how she went from prescriptions and frustration to reversing autoimmune issues, balancing hormones, and feeling better than ever without prescription medications.

Concierge Physical Therapy owner & CEO Dr. Sean Lordan dives deep with Annie into the lifestyle choices, clean swaps, and mindset shifts that changed her life (and can change yours).

Topics include:

• Why saying “I just don’t feel good” is the real warning sign of chronic disease
• The first three steps to start feeling better today
• The clean product swaps that actually work (and don’t make you smell)
• Stress management for high-performers and busy parents

 

LINKS

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👉 Let's Feel Good on Substack: https://letsfeelgood.substack.com/

👉 Follow Annie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsfeelgoodclub/

👉 ORDER NOW: "11 Winning Secrets to Stop Aging in its Tracks" by Dr. Sean Lordan, DPT OCS CSCS: https://conciergephysicaltherapy.com/book/

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This Doctor LEFT The System To Help Her Patients | Hooked on Health with Dr. Rekha Nair, MD

Are you tired of 7-minute doctor visits and cookie-cutter prescriptions? Dr. Rekha Nair, founder of Rhythm Medical, shares why she left traditional insurance-based care to launch a membership-based primary care clinic.

 

In this episode of Hooked on Health, she reveals how lifestyle medicine—focusing on root causes like nutrition, stress, and sleep—can reverse chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity. 🧬 Learn how genetics, testosterone levels, and metabolic markers play a role in long-term health, and why most doctors never test for them. ✨

 

We cover:

• Why the traditional healthcare model is failing patients
• The 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine What lipoprotein(a) and testosterone say about your health
• How membership care allows for more personalized treatment
• Proactive vs reactive medicine—and why it matters

 

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with expert doctors, wellness leaders, and health disruptors.

 

📲 Learn more about Dr. Nair’s work: https://www.rhythmmedicalprimarycare....

Follow Dr. Lordan on Instagram @drseanlordan

11 Winning Secrets to Stop Aging In Its Tracks: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Secret...

Cancer, Creativity, & Care: Dr. Matt Most on Treating Tough Patients | The Hooked on Health Podcast

In this Hooked on Health episode, Dr. Sean Lordan sits down with Dr. Matt Most, Chief of Orthopedic Oncology at UMass Memorial Health, to explore the unique and often misunderstood world of bone and soft tissue tumors.

Dr. Most shares what inspired his career path — from family experiences with cancer to mentorship that shaped his journey — and dives into the complexity of treating both pediatric and geriatric patients. Learn the difference between primary bone tumors and more common metastatic cancers, and hear the moving story of a young Ewing sarcoma survivor who became a prosthetist. The episode also covers the broader challenges facing the U.S. healthcare system, including rising costs and the urgent need for reform.

👉 Topics covered:

• What is orthopedic oncology?
• Common bone & soft tissue cancers
• The emotional side of cancer care Real patient success stories
• How financial pressures affect healthcare delivery

📌 Subscribe to the Hooked on Health podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube for more expert interviews on health, wellness, and the future of medicine.

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She's Building a Fitness Empire and a Family | Hooked on Health with Darcy Krinsky

In this episode of Hooked on Health, Dr. Sean Lordan sits down with Darcy Krinsky, founder of Higher Ground Fitness, for an inspiring conversation on entrepreneurship, wellness, and parenthood. Discover how Darcy turned a need in her local community into a thriving boutique fitness brand — and how she juggles business ownership with raising a family. They dive deep into:

❇️ The origins and mission behind Higher Ground Fitness

❇️ What makes Higher Ground Fitness different (and successful)

❇️ Real talk on mental health, self-care, and setting boundaries

❇️ How Darcy finds work-life balance as a business owner and parent

 

Whether you're a fitness lover, aspiring entrepreneur, or just trying to stay well while juggling life’s chaos — this episode is for you.

👉 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews on movement, health, and life balance from Concierge Physical Therapy and the Hooked on Health Podcast.

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Hooked on Health with Dr. Christopher Vinton, MD

Welcome back to the Hooked on Health Podcast hosted by Dr. Sean Lordan, DPT OCS CSCS, owner & CEO of Concierge Physical Therapy! In this episode, Dr. Lordan welcomes Dr. Christopher Vinton, MD to discuss:

➡️ Posterior vs. Anterior hip replacements

➡️ Why you don't need to be "paranoid" about hip replacement recovery

➡️ What you can do BEFORE hip replacement surgery to improve your recovery outcomes, with physical therapy and at home

🛎️ Subscribe to keep up with the Hooked on Health Podcast!

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Dr. Christopher Vinton, MD, is the Chief of Orthopedics at St. Vincent's Hospital in Massachusetts and is affiliated with Worcester County Orthopedics. He provides cutting-edge surgical options to all of his patients, including the minimally invasive (MIS) Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement.

Hooked On Health | Weight Loss and Obesity Management with Dr. Gunardi Irawan, MD

In this episode, Dr. Sean Lordan, co-owner & CEO of Concierge Physical Therapy sits down to interview Dr. Gunardi Irawan, MD, who is affiliated with Charles River Medical Associates in Northborough, Massachusetts, and specializes in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.

Dr. Lordan and Dr. Irawan discuss the mechanisms of weight loss, some pros and cons of GLP-1 medications, and how physical therapy plays a very important role in healthy weight loss, whether done naturally or with medical assistance.

You can reach Dr. Irawan everwell360.com or by calling (508) 393-1307.

Hooked on Health with Bonnie Smith, Personal Trainer and Mental Performance Coach

In this episode of Hooked On Health, Dr. Sean Lordan, DPT OCS CSCS sits down with Bonnie Smith, Boston-based celebrity personal trainer and mental performance coach. Sean talks with Bonnie about her diverse career journey (fun fact: they used to work together as personal trainers!) and her unique expertise in training, nutrition, and physical rehabilitation. Bonnie recently completed her Master's Degree in Sports Psychology, which led her to offer mental performance coaching in conjunction with private training and nutrition.

Watch full episodes of Hooked on Health on our YouTube channel, or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

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