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What happens when an ER doc brings the same fierce clarity and compassion from the trauma bay into the business world? You get Tough Love MD.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Amy Gutman—emergency physician, leadership coach, and founder of Tough Love MD—gets real about what it means to lead with heart and backbone. She opens up about hitting rock bottom in midlife, rebuilding her health, and the raw truth behind her unapologetic leadership style.

Dr. Gutman challenges the “kind lies” that keep us stuck and shows how tough love isn’t harsh—it’s healing. If you’re a woman facing burnout or a bold life shift, this episode is your wake-up call to drop the excuses and own your power.

🎧 Listen now and discover how truth, ownership, and a professional kick in the tush can change everything.

Key Takeaways

• What “tough love” really means in leadership (hint: it’s not just yelling with a stethoscope)
• How Dr. Gutman turned a health crisis into a mission-driven business
• The surprising truth about generational accountability (spoiler: it’s not just the kids)
• Why your business needs specific goals, not just good vibes
• The art of saying “no” without guilt (and without a crash cart)

About the Guest
Meet Dr. Amy Gutman—board-certified Emergency Physician, leadership coach, and founder of ToughLoveMD. With 30+ years in medicine and executive leadership, she fuses metabolic science with real-world strategy to help high-achievers become resilient, focused, and unstoppable.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.toughlovemd.expert
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gutman-md-facep-a4190890
• Email: prehospitalmd@gmail.com
• X: https://x.com/ToughLoveMD
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/toughlovemd
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ToughLoveMD
• Book Mentioned: Lies My Doctor Told Me: Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health by Dr. Ken Berry- https://www.drberry.com/lies-my-doctor-told-me

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation https://tinyurl.com/dr-amy-gutman

Up Next: Explore the world of ESOPs with Kelly Finnell—leading expert, sought-after speaker, and author of The ESOP Coach. He’s guided hundreds of business owners through successful ownership succession.

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❓What if work-life balance isn’t about balance at all—but about loving what you do so much, it doesn’t feel like work?

In this eye-opening conversation, Faust Ruggiero invites you to rethink everything you've been told about work, life, and that elusive thing called "balance." If you're exhausted from trying to separate your job from your joy, this episode is the mindset shift you've been waiting for.

This isn’t about quitting your job or escaping reality. It’s about transforming the way you think, feel, and lead—from the inside out.

🎧 Why listen? Balance isn’t about time—it’s about aligning mindset with mission. For heart-led leaders and creatives craving meaning, this will inspire and empower. 👉 Hit play—ignite purpose in every move you make.

Key Takeaways

• Why “connectivity” beats “hierarchy” in heart-led businesses (and how to build it)
• The surprising ROI of a handshake and a “How’s your family?”
• From inmates to executives: lessons learned from 35+ years in psychology
• How to balance profit and purpose without losing your mind (or your margins)
• The “rubber mallet” approach to tough conversations with employees

About the Guest
Faust Ruggiero is a psychologist with 35+ years of experience across clinics, prisons, nursing homes, and corporate settings. He’s the author of The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series, including his latest, The Fix Your Addiction Handbook, helping readers overcome challenges and grow.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.faustruggiero.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/phillies
• Podcast: The Fix Yourself Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/faust-ruggiero/
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/faust.ruggiero
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/faustinspire
• Books: https://tinyurl.com/FaustRuggieroBooks
  The Fix Yourself Handbook
  The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook
  The Fix Your Depression Handbook
  The Fix Your Anger Handbook
  The Fix Your Addiction Handbook
  The Fix Your Addiction Handbook
  
  

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap https://tinyurl.com/faust-ruggiero to delve into our conversation.

Up Next: Step into the mindset of unstoppable leadership with Dr. Amy Gutman—physician, coach, and founder of ToughLoveMD—blending 30+ years of medical and leadership insight to spark focus and resilience.

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Ready to grow a business that fuels your heart and strengthens your bottom line? This episode is your blueprint.

Join fitness visionary Eric D’Agati, a top performance coach with 25+ years of experience training Navy SEALS, Olympians, and elite professionals. From pain to purpose, he built a cutting-edge fitness and rehab center, redefining heart-led business through service, connection, and lasting client impact.

Whether you're a coach, practitioner, or purpose-driven entrepreneur, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways to help you lead with passion, create lasting impact, and perform at the highest level.

🎧Tune in now and get inspired to build a business that fuels both your purpose and performance!

Key Takeaways

• How being “of service” is the ultimate business flex
• Why asking the second question is your secret sales weapon
• The difference between being a good trainer and a great problem solver
• Lessons from building a 10,000 sq ft fitness facility (and why he sold it)
• Why turning down clients can actually grow your business
• Creating “forever clients” and ditching the leaky bucket model
• How to avoid being a failed personal trainer turned fake business coach

About the Guest

Eric D’Agati is a veteran coach, trainer, and educator with over 25 years in the fitness industry. He’s worked with everyone from Olympic gold medalists to Pro-Bowl athletes, and he’s been a trusted expert for institutions like the Mayo Clinic, Navy SEALS, and NYU Medical. Eric is the creator of “The Ageless Athlete Blueprint” and co-host of The Principles of Performance Podcast.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.ericdagati.com
• LinkedId: www.linkedin.com/in/ericdagati
• X: x.com/ericdagati
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/eric.dagati
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ericdagati
• Podcast: https://principlesofperformance.blubrry.net/
• Email: principlesofprogramdesign@gmail.com
• Free E-Book: www.toptrainerbook.com

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE: https://tinyurl.com/eric-dagati to delve into our conversation.

Up Next: Step into Faust Ruggiero’s world—35+ years of psychology expertise and The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series, now expanded with The Fix Your Addiction Handbook.

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Teasers & Announcements:

• Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-page
• Love the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission.
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