Episode 61

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7th Apr 2025

#61: Beyond Conventional Medicine: Renee Manning’s Journey to Holistic Health

Beyond Conventional Medicine: Renee Manning’s Journey to Holistic Health

Welcome to Beyond The Pills, the podcast that explores holistic approaches to health and well-being beyond conventional medicine. In this episode, we sit down with Renee Manning, a Health & Well-Being Coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Vacation Yoga®, who shares her transformative journey from disillusionment with the traditional healthcare system to discovering alternative healing modalities that changed her life—and the lives of those she serves.

After navigating personal frustrations with standard medicine, Renee turned to acupuncture, nutrition, yoga, counseling, and other alternative treatments to create a healthier, more fulfilling life for herself and her family. Her work now centers on empowering others to take charge of their health through holistic practices that blend movement, meditation, and mindfulness.

With over 15 years of experience as a Duke-trained health coach, facilitator, and educator, Renee has worked with executive peer groups, led teams, and inspired countless individuals to embrace sustainable wellness practices. She is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and Reiki Master, enabling her to craft transformative wellness experiences that seamlessly integrate body, mind, and spirit.

In this conversation, Renee introduces the innovative ways she’s transforming wellness through Vacation Yoga®, offering mini-retreats and programs that help clients create lasting health changes even beyond their time away. She also shares practical strategies for reducing stress, rejuvenating your energy, and embracing small lifestyle changes that lead to big results.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

  • The power of community in achieving health and wellness goals.
  • How to take the first steps toward a more holistic lifestyle without feeling overwhelmed.
  • Why vacations can be the perfect time to reset and reignite your wellness journey.

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Beyond the Pills
Where Timeless Wisdom Meets Modern Science For True Healing
In a world saturated with quick fixes and symptom-chasing, Beyond the Pills dares to ask: What if true healing starts from within?

Hosted by Josh Rimany, a conventionally trained pharmacist turned visionary in functional medicine, this podcast invites you on a journey to redefine what health really means. With over 220K global downloads, Beyond the Pills is a trusted source for those ready to move past the traditional model of medicine and step into a deeper, more empowered relationship with their mind, body, and spirit.

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