Wellness Academy Audio
At Wellness Academy Audio, our goal is to help you build your own healthcare village by bringing together health experts to educate you on the fundamentals. Each episode features real conversations with experts in Medicine, Sports Injuries, Dentistry , nutrition, and more — offering practical insights and collaborative ideas to improve health outcomes. Based in Baton Rouge, our mission is to build community, grow our knowledge, and improve health outcomes together.
Episodes

Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
In this Q&A episode, Dr. Byron Jasper joins us to address a common mistake in modern wellness: trying to supplement our way out of bad habits. We discuss why sleep remains the most powerful—and most overlooked—health tool, and why no supplement stack can compensate for poor fundamentals.
We break down where marketing fuels unnecessary complexity in supplementation, and why consistent, simple habits matter more than chasing the “perfect” protocol. We also touch on the role of preventative care and appropriate screening—how early awareness and basic health metrics can guide smarter decisions long before symptoms appear.
Dr. Jasper shares practical life advice on building routines that fit real life, not ideal circumstances. This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by wellness noise and looking for a sustainable, long-term approach to health—whether you’re a patient, athlete, or healthcare provider.

Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
In this episode of Wellness Academy Audio we sit down with Dr. Jon Hymel CCSP from Hymel Sports and Wellness Center to discuss the habits surrounding elite athletes and how they can be translated to the weekend warrior. Dr. Jon has worked with LSU Athletics for over 10 years and recently travelled with athletes to the Olympics and Paris as well as the World Athletic Championships in Tokyo. Check out Dr. Hymel at www.hymelsportsandwellness.com

Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Dr. Chris Riedel sits down with nutrition coach Kylee Arnold to discuss how women can use nutrition to support health through every stage of life — from postpartum recovery to perimenopause. They explore common challenges with energy, hormones, and body composition, plus simple, sustainable habits to build lasting wellness.

Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
An interview with LSU Rugby Head Coach Jack Wiggins. He has a history of being the Performance Director and Defensive Coach for The NOLA Gold Professional Rugby team as well as professional coaching experience in San Diego, Hong Kong and with The Wasps.

Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
In this enlightening episode of Wellness Academy Audio, Dr. Chris Riedel and Dr. Vincent Williams delve into the vital role of preventative dentistry in overall health. They explore topics including the timing and necessity of wisdom teeth removal, the relationship between jaw development and Sleep Apnea, and how diaphragmatic breathing supports better oral and systemic outcomes. The conversation also addresses concerns around corporate dentistry and its impact on personalized patient care. This episode offers valuable insights for wellness practitioners and health-conscious listeners seeking a deeper understanding of the oral-systemic connection.

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
In this conversation, Dr. Chris Riedel, DC, MS and Dr. Byron Jasper MD, MPH explore the innovative model of Direct Primary Care (DPC). The conversation also highlights the importance of collaboration among healthcare providers, the role of nonprofits in making healthcare affordable, and the need for transparency in healthcare pricing. Additionally, they touch on the significance of mentoring future healthcare professionals and the lessons learned from their experiences in the healthcare field.
Check out Dr. Jasper at
byja.org
Byja Blueprint: An Introductory Guide to Direct Primary Care for Doctors, Patients, and Businesses







