Approaching 60, I had accomplished so much yet my weight was always a problem. Now that problem was encroaching on another important aspect of my life. I was fortunate to be taught the information you are about to read first-hand by Stevyn. Having incorporated her wise counsel into my daily habits for the last two years, I lost 90 lbs., kept it off, and have become fit. Now, I have better focus and more energy than at any other time in my adult life.

It’s not often you come across someone who combines relevant content, conviction, and compassion so seamlessly. Your session made a significant impact, and the positive feedback from our advisors and staff speaks volumes. We’re excited to build on this and incorporate it into our platform for both our advisors and their clients.

I’ve lost about 40 lbs & 6 inches around my waist in under 6 months. It has been fun to see my metabolic age drop by 6 years! My follow-up bloodwork was particularly satisfying… all my borderline numbers are now well within healthy range. I’m at my college weight and back in my skinny clothes that have been in storage for many years.

It has changed the way I think about food and exercise. The WellthPlan provided me the framework to create a daily, weekly and monthly plan to becoming healthy. It also provides helpful tools (the portal and meetings) to assist me to make adjustments when needed.

I knew a lot when I came in. I had done a lot of physical training, and I paid attention to eating. But this program put everything together, and that that was definitely what I was looking for. I'm happy, satisfied, and it exceeded my expectations.

This program gave me the tools to make better decisions and have control. Finally, I am putting some science behind a plan that's realistic and repeatable to maintain health. Doing it with my spouse was invaluable.

Full house at Financial Planners of Ireland (FPI)Annual Conference 2024. Exceptional speakers, super topics and loads of energy & engagement from everyone. Looking forward to the afternoon sessions! #financialplanning #macrotrends #events #collaboration #healthiswealth Cliodhna Hughes Mark Hedderman CFP® Diarmuid Corcoran - FCA, CFP® Fonz Scanlan CFP® thegirlnamed Stevyn Nalaka De Silva Eva Lavin B.A. MSc QFA

Last Thursday, I attended the Financial Planners Ireland annual conference. It’s one the key events each year and a great opportunity to catch up with peers and friends, as well as hearing great speakers. The highlight for me was listening to thegirlnamed Stevyn . Stevyn is a health expert for financial advisors. Her hope is not only that we take on board her advice, but that we share her knowledge with our clients. How often do we see people plan financially for their retirement only to spend a large part of it in ill health. Good health is often the missing piece of a successful retirement plan. Stevyn talks about how we can extend our health span and reduce our sick span. Incredibly for a health expert, I don’t think she mentioned diet and exercise once! In her opinion, you must have foundation in place, before you go on diets. Her approach was refreshing, and she left us with actionable tips to improve our own health and wellness. I note some of these below. Get regular blood tests. Wear a health and fitness tracker to monitor your steps, beats per minute and your sleep patterns. Measure your waist in inches (from your belly button) and divide by your height in inches. It should be less than 0.5 Split the day in half. If you have breakfast at 7am, finish eating at 7pm giving your body 12 hours fasting period every day. The first hour in the day and last hour before bed are vital to set yourself up for success. Drink water first thing in the morning. Look at daylight within 10 minutes of waking. Try and walk after each meal, even if its just 15 minutes. When sitting for long hours, try and remember to move every hour, even if it’s just a 1-minute walkabout. Fall risk is a huge issue as we get older. The more times we get down and up off the floor during the day the better. If you can do this without your hands, you’re doing great so keep it up!! Finally set your self up for a good night’s sleep. No food within 3 hours of sleep, no work within 2 hours and vitally, no blue screens within 1 hour. I hope I have done her justice but suggest you checkout this podcast if you are interested in hearing more. kitces.com/blog/stevyn-guinnip-financial-advisor-client-health-wellness-healthspan-retirement

Financial planners are experienced at managing wealth, but what about your health?⚕️ In this episode of the Smarter Planner Podcast💡 Stevyn Guinnip, founder & CEO of Grow Wellthy, speaks with Belle Osvath, CFP®, CSLP®, AIF® about how financial advisors can treat their health as an asset—just like their wealth. As the daughter of a financial advisor, Stevyn saw firsthand how the pressures of the industry can take a toll on well-being. Now, she’s on a mission to help advisors invest in their health without sacrificing success. They cover: ✅ Why financial planners often neglect their health ✅ The link between well-being and long-term financial security ✅ Simple, sustainable wellness strategies for busy advisors If you’re a financial planner, your health is your most valuable asset—are you investing in it? 🎙️💡 📢 Tune in now! #Podcast #FinancialPlanning #HealthAsAnAsset #GrowWellthy #WealthAndWellness #FinancialAdvisors #WellnessForPlanners #HealthyAdvisor

“On the balance sheet of your future, is your health a liability or an asset?” Health and longevity expert Stevyn Guinnip has dedicated her career to helping people have enough health to enjoy the wealth they’ve accumulated. Today, she joins us to share her experiences and perspective on making your physical health the strongest asset in your financial plan. 🔗 lnkd.in/ekBjKm3i or anywhere you listen to podcasts

Stevyn — you bring such a balanced approach to coaching and educating advisors. Whereas so many people use FOMO to motivate others, you emphasize positivity and empowerment, creating confidence instead of fear. Thank you for presenting such a clear example of how impactful the difference can be!

thegirlnamed Stevyn is producing incredible content. Every post provides serious value and actions for anyone looking to genuinely improve their life.

This helped me prioritize my health in daily life. I never would’ve lost the weight without the food journal and the focus on “balancing my macros“.” It’s been super helpful to have someone I can talk to to cut through all the conflicting information that’s out there on nutrition and exercise, plus it helped me focus on the information that is relevant to my age and gender. I liked having access to a supportive and knowledgeable wellness coach to share the latest evidence based research re health and longevity. Also access to the tools you need to manage ur nutrition and track ur progress with data. No judgments- just support and information! I loved the portal! Balancing the macros is just like a video game for me, helps me plan my meals and stay on track.

My guest on today's podcast is thegirlnamed Stevyn, founder of Grow Wellthy, a health and wellness consulting firm that specializes in working with busy – but not always healthy – financial advisors. What's unique about Stevyn is how she combines her family roots in financial advice with her decades-long career in wellbeing and health as a coach to financial advisors, primarily to address what she calls "The Big Swap" – where we start our careers being younger and healthier but with very little income, and then grow to the point that we're financially successful but at the cost of swapping out our health – a trend that Stevyn is trying to reverse given how it impacts not only an advisor's quality of life but, ironically, also their finances but impacting when they have to retire (or not). bit.ly/48fIQ89 #advicers

The WellthPLAN separates fact from fiction on healthy habits.

This has been a wonderful experience. Working with Stevyn has been so enriching. She has a WEALTH of knowledge and a very kind demeanor. Going into this I felt that I already had a good amount of info on wellness/health but she just brought me to a whole new level.

Fantastic podcast! Two professionals at the top of their game! Kudos to Michael Kitces and thegirlnamed Stevyn for their fantastic insights.

I recommend Stevyn all the time because her approach works. But's a lot like when you work with your financial planning clients, can you make people successful with their financial plan? No. They've got to do that. It's been incredibly helpful to have a thinking partner who helps me work through the places where I stumble and just have a lot more faith that I'm headed in the right direction.