I often hear the term “power couple” thrown around, but Lauren and Chris Pronger take it to a whole new level. A literal giant on the ice, Chris is an NHL Hall of Famer and Olympian. In the Lifestyle Investor community, however, Lauren is the true powerhouse behind the brand.
Having traveled with the Prongers, I can tell you firsthand: Lauren isn’t just an entrepreneur; she’s a pioneer. Before wellness travel was a multitrillion-dollar industry, Lauren curated high-performance lifestyles for elite athletes and executives worldwide.
As CEO of Well Inspired Travels and the founder of SuperWell Living, she’s an expert on health and wellness. As a coach, author, and holistic health expert, she has also mastered the art of balance. In this article, Lauren discusses how she helps high achievers move from burnout to what she calls “SuperWell.”
From the NHL Sidelines to a Global Wellness Brand
Lauren’s journey did not begin in a boardroom, but in the high-stakes, high-stress world of professional sports. Lauren held the family together while Chris navigated a legendary career filled with cross-country moves and grueling surgeries.
From a young age, Lauren knew she wanted to pursue a career of her own. Although she wanted to be a mother, she always wanted to build something.
Even as Lauren raised three children and supported a professional athlete, she was “hacking away” at a vision. Using nutrition, meditation, and recovery to optimize Chris’s performance, she researched human anatomy in libraries. As time went on, her private network of pro-athlete families began to notice. They were looking for the same results. In terms of travel and health protocols, they wanted the “Lauren Pronger” touch.
In 2018, Lauren launched Well Inspired Travels after Chris retired. Rather than becoming just another travel agent, she created her own luxury wellness niche.
The “Sweet Spot” of Travel: Luxury Meets Longevity
The coolest trip I’ve ever taken was to a resort outside Punta Mita, Mexico, through Lauren’s company. During our stay, we stayed in “tree houses,” romantic bungalows on stilts high in the canopy, with monkeys swinging by and the ocean just a golf cart ride away.
But it wasn’t just the luxury; it was the intentionality. According to Lauren, she avoids the “vacation from the vacation” trap. All of us have been there: we go away to “relax.” But we end up drinking too much, eating poorly, and returning home feeling worse than before.
The key to Lauren’s travel business is to target the “sweet spot”:
- Light wellness. Massages and green juices are standard at Canyon Ranch, for example.
- Clinical travel. Medical detox and heavy diagnostics, like SHA Wellness.
- The SuperWell sweet spot. In addition to biohacking and contrast therapy, hotels like Chenot Palace Weggis offer specialized modalities that enable busy executives to level up without feeling like they are in a hospital.
Lauren’s goal is to encourage people to venture outside of their comfort zones. Further, travel can be used to reset yourself for everyday life when you return.
The Turning Point: Solving Burnout Without a Pill
In 2011, it was an incredibly difficult year for Lauren. Chris suffered a career-ending concussion, her father had a stroke, and her mother was battling breast cancer while she was in Philadelphia raising three young children.
Lauren admits to demanding too much of her system. She drank coffee on an empty stomach, ran for stress relief, which jacked up the cortisol, and drank two glasses of wine at night to take the edge off. Her circadian rhythm was upside down.
After doctors offered a list of pharmaceuticals, Lauren said, “Thank you, but no thanks.” She decided to undo the damage by herself. As a result, she earned ten certifications, including those from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the Transcendental Meditation Institute, and the Contrast Therapy Institute.
It was this “holistic tool belt” that formed the basis for her brand, SuperWell. This isn’t a diet; it’s burnout insurance.
The 8 Pillars of SuperWell Living
Lauren’s philosophy is based on eight interconnected pillars. Using the infinity symbol, she illustrates how these habits feed into one another. If one link is strong, the whole chain benefits.
- Optimal sleep. For productivity and hormone health, this is a non-negotiable foundation.
- Nourishing nutrition. Fueling the Ferrari with premium gas (protein-packed mornings).
- Movement. Controlling blood sugar by acting as a “glucose garbage disposal.”
- Mindfulness. Through breathwork and meditation, you can dominate your internal space.
- Well-aging. Making use of longevity protocols and biohacking tools.
- Nature connection. It only takes ten minutes of morning sunlight to reset the circadian clock.
- Biorhythm. Keeping your daily schedule in sync with your body’s natural rhythms.
- Soulful connection. Developing deep relationships and a sense of community.
You can sit on a chair with three legs — sleep, nutrition, and movement — but if you take out sleep, you’re down, explains Lauren.
The Gear Shift: Mastering the Nervous System
Lauren leads three-day executive retreats, which are one of her greatest accomplishments. She teaches them a concept called the “Gear Shift.”
Most high-performers live in their sympathetic nervous system 24/7 (fight or flight). Using contrast therapy (cold and heat shock), Lauren teaches them how to consciously switch to the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digestion).
When you get into a cold tub for the first time, your brain screams ‘Lion!’ and tries to get you out, Lauren explains. With breathwork, however, you can dominate that space. The moment you tell your system, ‘We are safe,’ you can transfer that skill to a high-pressure boardroom or a podium.
Your Wellness Destiny
Lauren is now a sought-after consultant for brands like Four Seasons and Rosewood because she knows the $8.4 trillion wellness market like no one else. However, she is most passionate about the transformation of individuals.
A guide to these 40 habits can be found in her book, SuperWell: The 8 Pillars to Living a Life You Love. You don’t have to complete them all at once. Whether starting with a morning gut elixir (remember, 90 percent of your serotonin is found in your gut!) or helping you stack wins until you thrive, she will meet you where you are.
As Lifestyle Investors, we place so much emphasis on our financial assets. Lauren reminds us, however, that a person’s body is their most valuable asset. If you aren’t “SuperWell,” you can’t enjoy the freedom you’ve worked so hard to build.
It’s time to stop running away from stressors and take charge of your own wellness destiny.
Key Takeaways
- Prioritize the “Foundation of Three.” While there are many habits to track, Sleep, Nutrition, and Movement are the three pillars. The entire structure of your productivity and health collapses if you lose sleep.
- Master the “Gear Shift.” To prevent long-term burnout, use tools like contrast therapy and breathwork to consciously shift your nervous system from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest.”
- Win the morning with protein. Avoid consuming coffee on an empty stomach to avoid spikes in cortisol. You should start your day with a protein-rich meal and fiber to stabilize your blood sugar level and fuel your “Ferrari.”
- Travel with intent. You don’t want to spend your vacation taking “vacations from your vacation.” Look for luxury experiences that incorporate biohacking and wellness modalities so you return home feeling recharged and rejuvenated.
- Stack your habits. You don’t have to overhaul your life overnight. Get started now and “stack” small wins, such as 10 minutes of sunlight in the morning, until they become automatic.
- Your body is your greatest asset. The goal of an investor is to protect their capital. Your health is your most valuable asset in life. You can enjoy your financial freedom by investing in “burnout insurance” through holistic habits.
- Be the “well” striving for “SuperWell.” The journey to wellness is not a destination or a pill; it is a daily practice of intentionality. To remain resilient, integrate a wide variety of practices into your “holistic tool belt”.
Featured Image Credit: Marcus Aurelius; Pexels: Thank you!
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