Hosted by: Laura Hawley Special guest: Kyle Cobia

Host
Laura Hawley – CFP®, Vice President, Financial Advisor at Allen & Company

Co-Host
Kyle Cobia – AIF®, Vice President, Financial Advisor at Allen & Company

Guest
Debbie Zimmerman – MBA, CHWC, CPT, Wellness Manager & Nutritionist at Phytofit

In this episode, we will visit with Debbie Zimmerman, MBA, CHWC, CPT, Wellness Manager & Nutritionist at Phytofit, to discuss the costs associated with being sick and how you can turn it around with better nutrition and wellness habits. With 90 percent of the nation’s $9.3 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures going towards people with chronic and mental health conditions, learning how to manage, prevent or reverse these conditions could save thousands of dollars in personal healthcare spending.

Guests appearing on the show and their respective companies are not affiliated with LPL Financial or Allen & Company.

The opinions voiced in this program are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult an appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.

In this episode we cover:

• Economic Compass (1:01)
• A visit with Debbie Zimmerman, Wellness Manager & Nutritionist at Phytofit, to talk about healthcare and what you can do to help yourself (4:45)
• Let’s talk a little bit about the numbers (15:13)
• How do we lower our healthcare costs? (17:05)
• What steps can someone experiencing food insecurity take to overcome the obstacles? (21:08)
• The rainbow that is important in putting together a plate (25:07)
• Some of the other things that we should be looking at to reduce the unhealthiness of our diets and also save money (26:55)
• Talking about what Debbie is doing within the community (30:09)

Links From the Show:

• Allen & Company
• Blue Zone
• CDC
• Diabetes
• Interest Rates
• Processed foods
• Standard American Diet
• Whole Foods

Connect with:

Laura Hawley – CFP , Vice President, Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Laura Hawley
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Kyle Cobia – AIF, Vice President, Financial Advisor at Allen & Company, Winter Haven
Allen & Company – Kyle Cobia
LinkedIn – Kyle Cobia

Debbie Zimmerman – MBA, CHWC, CPT, Wellness Manager & Nutritionist at Phytofit
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