Antoinette Berrafato is available for podcast guest bookings, media interviews, speaking engagements, and brand partnerships across functional medicine, somatic healing, nature therapy, and outdoor adventure gear and experiences. As the host of New Normal Big Life Podcast and an air assault-qualified, U.S. Army Medic who used archery and kayaking to recover from physical limitations — finding passion, purpose, and people as her recipe for mental health, Antoinette brings firsthand resilience and clinical credibility to every stage and microphone she steps in front of.
She's "the Wellness Warrior." She doesn't just talk about transformation. She's lived it.
5.00 (29 Reviews)Book a Podcast Guest Who Lives and Breathes Functional Medicine
Seeking a guest who bridges the science of functional medicine and the nervous system with the grit of real-life experience? Meet Antoinette Berrafato: she doesn’t just talk transformation; she embodies it.
In 2014, a traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, and severe PTSD left her relying on a walker, a service dog, and a full-time caregiver. Now, Antoinette is a sponsored adventure athlete; she’s traded her walker for whitewater kayaks and ice fishing. Her journey from adversity to achievement became a repeatable recovery framework that empowered audiences around the world.
Antoinette's credibility runs deep: U.S. Army Air Assault medic, functional medicine expert, and 11 years of hands-on experience. Her health column at Culturs Magazine reaches 1.5 million readers in over 200 countries, and her podcast, New Normal Big Life, reaches 10,000+ listeners on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and 10+ platforms. She knows what makes an episode memorable; she’s hosted hundreds herself.
High-energy and story-driven, Antoinette delivers both clip-worthy soundbites and in-depth conversation. Your audience will leave inspired to reclaim a vibrant, capable life — no matter what “new normal” they’re facing.
Podcast Interview & Media Inquiries
Journalists, producers, and editorial teams: Antoinette Berrafato offers expert insight on functional medicine, nervous system regulation, veteran wellness, longevity, and brain health — plus the "Take Back Your Health Movement," emergency preparedness, and timely commentary on breaking health news.
A U.S. Army Air Assault medic with functional medicine and 11 years of real-world experience practicing in these fields, Antoinette also brings a compelling human-interest angle: her journey from a service dog, walker, and full-time caregiver to a sponsored adventure athlete. Available on short notice for timely segments.
To book Antoinette for interviews, features, or media collaborations, contact her directly at: [email protected]
Signature Keynotes: Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation & Resilience
Whether at corporate wellness events or veteran organizations, Antoinette Berrafato, MBA, delivers evidence-based, story-rich keynotes that reframe health, resilience, and human potential. A U.S. Army Air Assault medic with functional medicine and 11 years of real-world experience practicing in these fields, Antoinette went from a walker and service dog to a sponsored adventure athlete — she doesn't just teach resilience, she lived it. Audiences leave with practical tools they can use the same day.
Featured topics:
Nervous System Regulation & The Stress-Longevity Connection — How chronic stress silently accelerates aging, and the nervous system regulation tools that help audiences shift out of fight-or-flight and protect their long-term health.
Somatic Healing & Outdoor Therapy Science — The science behind why nature heals — phytoncides, earthing, and somatic healing, and how outdoor therapy rewires the body's stress response without a prescription.
Caregiver Burnout Recovery & Dementia Prevention — The early warning signs of caregiver burnout most people miss, plus practical recovery strategies and the brain-health habits that support dementia prevention.
Radical Wellness: Resilience & Reinvention — A medic's framework for rebuilding from rock bottom, drawn from Antoinette's own journey from a caregiver, walker, and service dog to sponsored adventure athlete — resilience as a skill anyone can learn.
Biophilic Design for Nervous System Health — How the spaces we live and work in shape our stress, and the biophilic design principles, bringing nature indoors, that turn any environment into a nervous-system reset.
The "Take Back Your Health" Movement — Why longevity research suggests up to 90–98% of your health outcomes are within your control, and how audiences can reclaim ownership of their healthspan starting today.
Book Antoinette for Your Event
Bring a keynote that audiences remember long after they leave the room. To check availability or request a custom talk for your corporate wellness event, conference, or veteran organization, contact Antoinette directly at [email protected].
Brand Partnerships & Paid Content in Health, Wellness & Adventure Sports
Antoinette Berrafato anchors every product recommendation to expert authority — not trends. If your product aligns with Antoinette's vast knowledge of outdoor gear, she's the right partner to create content that resonates with blue-collar, traditional men and women, veterans, first responders and those living with a disability. She creates authentic, conversion-driven content across video, podcast, and social platforms. For example, one post sold 200 personal flotation devices (PFDs) or lifejackets in a single day.
Available for:
- Paid brand partnerships and sponsored content
- Affiliate partnerships in health, wellness, and adventure sports experiences
- Product reviews and brand ambassador relationships
- Co-created expert content and media collaborations
Connect With the New Normal Big Life Team
Ready to create content that energizes, empowers, and drives real impact? Reach out to the New Normal Big Life team and together, let's inspire others to live their boldest lives.
Living strong, exploring boldly, and staying ready.
Antoinette Berrafato, MBA Host, New Normal Big Life Podcast
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