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The Conscious Counsel Podcast

The Conscious Counsel Podcast

By: Cory Sterling
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Heart-leading health and wellness entrepreneurs, we've got your back. The Conscious Counsel Podcast is the go-to business growth and legal resource for practitioners, solopreneurs, and small businesses committed to making an impact and spreading love and wellness into the world. Law meets heart. Hosted by Cory Sterling, this podcast shares real stories, practical insights, and legal wisdom for wellness entrepreneurs, fitness professionals, and heart-led business owners. Whether you’re scaling your studio, launching a retreat, or just want to make law feel less scary—this show is for you. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, personal trainer, life coach, or holistic health professional, this podcast gives you the guidance, support, and protection you need without the confusing legal jargon. Tune in for enlightening conversations with experts, industry-specific legal guidance, and real-life case studies of conscious businesses. You do what you do to make the world a better place, and this podcast is here to clear the path so you can show up fully in your gifts. And, if you need legal help, why not get it from a lawyer who loves you? Follow/Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. https://www.consciouscounsel.ca© CONSCIOUS COUNSEL LAW CORPORATION Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 50 | Your Agreements Should Match the Event
    Jun 24 2026

    Your studio waiver may not protect every event you run.

    If you offer services outside your normal space, your legal documents need to reflect the actual location, activities, risks, and relationships involved.

    In this episode, Cory shares a real client story involving a yoga event in a public space, an injury, and the legal problems that came up because the waiver and venue agreement did not match the event.

    Why This Matters

    Legal agreements only protect what they actually cover.

    If your waiver was written for your studio, but you’re running an outdoor event, community class, retreat activity, or collaboration in another space, your documents may need to be updated before the event happens.

    Key Takeaways

    ✔️ Waivers must reflect the actual services and environment
    ✔️ Outdoor events can create different risks than in-studio classes
    ✔️ Space rental agreements help clarify who is responsible if something happens
    ✔️ Old or generic documents can weaken your legal position
    ✔️ Updating agreements before the event is always easier than fixing a lawsuit after

    Cory’s Legal Pro Tip

    “If your business is operating in a new space, your legal documents need to follow you there.”

    🎧 Want to make sure your agreements actually match your business? Hit play now.

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    10 mins
  • 49 | Money Mindset for Wellness Owners
    Jun 17 2026

    Money mindset affects more than your bank account.

    It shapes how you price your services, how you talk about money, how you make decisions, and how confidently you grow your wellness business.

    In this episode, Cory sits down with Kristen Ricupero, founder of Financial Fitness Coaching and certified Profit First Professional, to talk about the money stories that hold health and wellness entrepreneurs back — and how to begin changing them.

    Why This Matters

    Many wellness business owners are passionate, skilled, and deeply committed to helping people.

    But if they believe they “can’t charge more,” “don’t need to make that much,” or should only earn enough to pay the bills, their business can become stressful, underpriced, and unsustainable.

    Key Takeaways

    ✔️ Money mindset starts early and often runs subconsciously
    ✔️ Many wellness entrepreneurs undercharge because of old money stories
    ✔️ Pricing should reflect the value and transformation you provide
    ✔️ Your bank account is data — not a reflection of your worth
    ✔️ Shifting your mindset can change how you lead, price, and grow

    Cory’s Legal Pro Tip

    “If your business is helping people transform their lives, your pricing should support the sustainability of that transformation.”

    🎧 Want to feel more confident with money in your wellness business? Hit play now.

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    17 mins
  • 48 | What Thriving Wellness Studios Do Differently
    Jun 12 2026

    This episode marks the first-ever guest interview on the Conscious Counsel Podcast.

    Cory sits down with Len Fridman, Co-Founder and CEO of WellnessLiving, to talk about what thriving wellness businesses are doing differently right now — from finding their niche, to improving the customer experience, to using AI for retention and growth.

    Why This Matters

    Wellness businesses are evolving quickly.

    Studios that succeed are not trying to serve everyone. They know their ideal customer, build strong communities, create premium experiences, and use technology to improve how they support their members.

    Key Takeaways

    ✔️ Successful studios know exactly who they serve
    ✔️ Pilates and premium wellness experiences are growing fast
    ✔️ Referral programs are one of the most cost-effective growth tools
    ✔️ AI can help with member retention, lead follow-up, and client reactivation
    ✔️ Strong systems make the customer experience easier to scale

    Cory’s Legal Pro Tip

    “The more your business grows, the more important it becomes to have clear systems, signed agreements, and strong legal foundations behind the scenes.”

    🎧 Want to understand what thriving wellness businesses are doing differently? Hit play now.

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    21 mins
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