In this episode, Teju Owoye talks to the founder of The ARK, a cutting-edge regenerative village redefining how we live, work, and connect. From the science behind communal living to the practicality of building in the forest, they explore the psychology of community, living close to nature, internet wellness trends vs real-world sustainability and whether regenerative villages are idealistic or inevitable Through this episode, Teju attempts to find out if this a utopian experiment or the blueprint for the future? This episode taps into: - Digital burnout audience - The nomad lifestyle and expat crowds - Wellness seekers - Anti-hustle culture - Sustainability & climate-aware audience - “Leaving the system” thinkers

In this episode, Teju Owoye sits down with Jennifer Payeur for a wide-ranging conversation on stem cell research, regenerative science, and holistic healing. Jennifer shares insights from her research, her documentary work, and her broader perspective on health that bridges science, consciousness, and the human experience. Together, they explore how modern research and holistic thinking can coexist- and what the future of healing may look like.

• (00:00:00) - Jennifer Pear on Plant Stem Cells
• (00:02:26) - How My Early Life Changed My Career
• (00:05:34) - In the Flow: reconnecting with nature
• (00:07:32) - How I Learned to Listen to My Body's Messages
• (00:12:31) - What Drives You to Make the Right Move?
• (00:14:37) - Jennifer Jones on her journey to plant stem cells
• (00:18:19) - In the Light of the Body
• (00:19:48) - Immunity through plant stem cells
• (00:22:12) - Chemical Signals of Detoxing
• (00:24:00) - What are some of the differences between plant stem cells and human stem
• (00:27:05) - Teaching plant stem cells to cancer patients
• (00:31:11) - How to Rest Your Nervous System
• (00:34:22) - What brings you joy in your life?
• (00:38:14) - How to Heal Your Body with Plant Stems
• (00:44:26) - Signs of a Toxin-laden Body
• (00:46:57) - Walking Through The Journey Of Truth
• (00:50:24) - True or False
• (00:50:40) - 7 plant remedies that work
• (00:52:29) - How to Detox Your Body in a Week
• (00:54:00) - The Most Overrated Habit
• (00:56:20) - A plant to help you look younger
• (01:01:44) - "I feel like I'm 30 years old"
• (01:02:46) - What's The Biggest Myth About Gemotherapy?
• (01:03:46) - TikTok Wild Trend: Plant Stem Cell Shampoos
• (01:06:23) - Can We Use Plant Stem Cells to Treat Stroke?
• (01:07:41) - Pregnancy Is Safe With Cactus Stem Cell
• (01:09:04) - What's the Current State of Scientific Studies on Spagyrics?
• (01:10:18) - Is Essential Oils a Scam?
• (01:11:53) - What's in My Bag?
• (01:13:54) - A message from the Wellness Sherpa

Ever wondered what really keeps employees energized, sane, and thriving at work? From rapid-fire truths about burnout, underrated wellness perks, and the wildest workplace trends, to raw Reddit confessions about stress, mental health, and the elusive four-day workweek- this episode spills it all. Mandy and Teju break down what actually works (and what’s just hype), share their personal rituals for stress-busting and focus, and reveal the surprising essentials they carry to stay sharp every day. Real talk, real strategies, and a few laughs along the way—this is the ultimate insider guide to surviving and thriving at work.

• (00:00:00) - Wellness in the Workplace with Mandy Le
• (00:01:14) - What Do You Think Move the needle in Workplace Wellbeing?
• (00:04:15) - What's the Wellbeing Program at Work?
• (00:08:47) - Fitbit versus Apple Watch: The Future of Wearable Technology
• (00:12:27) - What is one change in workplace wellness that's driving health outcomes?
• (00:14:35) - Wellness and Assessment of Workers
• (00:17:50) - How to Build a Multi-Generational Wellness Program
• (00:24:13) - What Drives People In The Workplace?
• (00:25:46) - Have we reached a tipping point in the battle against burnout?
• (00:31:25) - Mental health as a part of preventive care coverage
• (00:35:53) - Wellness Strategy: Coaching
• (00:38:23) - Breathing Work in the Workplace
• (00:41:51) - What Are the Wellness Programs at Companies?
• (00:48:11) - Wellness Programs and Employee Engagement
• (00:50:03) - On the Future of Teenagers
• (00:52:37) - Top Executives on Wellbeing
• (00:57:19) - Wellness Programs Fail Because They're Designed for Employees, Not Employees
• (00:58:05) - Remote Work: Improved Physical Health, Damaged Mental Health
• (00:59:02) - Leadership Burnout Is More Spreading Than Any Virus
• (01:04:16) - 7 Tips for Preventing Burnout
• (01:06:45) - What Is The First Sign An Employee Is On The Brink of
• (01:07:21) - The Most Overrated Wellbeing Perks
• (01:09:17) - What's the Best Word to Use in a Presentation?
• (01:09:51) - The People Who Did The Plank
• (01:10:37) - How to Boost Employee Well-Being
• (01:12:53) - Wild Trending: AI Therapy
• (01:13:58) - 4 Day Workweek Trial
• (01:16:35) - GAMIFIED Well-Being Apps
• (01:17:09) - Are Jobs Made to Be Stressful?
• (01:21:35) - What's Stopping Us From Going To A 4-Day Work
• (01:23:54) - I Had Burnout For The First Time At 31
• (01:28:35) - What's in Your Bag?
• (01:30:32) - Aries on Working With Mandy