One hundred and fifty one episodes!!! When we launched this podcast in early 2022, our commitment was to add value to your life by sharing ideas and experiences of our own, as well as exposing you to many incredible voices with insights to impart. I really had no idea how it would unfold, and now, nearly four years and 113 guests later, I am proud to say mission accomplished. Scrolling though the episodes, reliving moments of each conversation, reinforces for me how important it is for ...

Ginger Vigil is passionate mental health advocate and author of the memoir 'Somewhere Between You and Me'. Today, she shares her extraordinary story of meeting her husband Ray at his late wife's memorial service, navigating love and loss, and their joint healing journey. From her difficult decision to leave a toxic marriage, to the importance of self-discovery and therapy, Ginger emphasizes the power of compassion, empathy, and love in overcoming life’s challenges. Powerful relationships are ...

It's career development month! Dr. AJ Lauer is on a mission to improve diversity in science and technology fields. AJ has held diverse professional roles including running a residence hall, leading an educational exhibit design project, and coaching and training C-suite staff, and has the stories to prove it. Today she shares her personal experiences with imposter syndrome and offers valuable insights, tips, and tools to help manage it. Understand the root causes of imposter feelings, the dif...

Happy National Author Day, and welcome back to Alice Burron for a special episode! Dr. Burron, an exercise physiologist and health strategist, discusses her new book Health Shift: Your Personalized Guide to Making Strategic Health Decisions. Alice and Michelle into the importance of understanding and improving health decisions, recognizing irrational health choices, and developing a personal health philosophy. Dr. Burron emphasizes foundational health aspects like nutrition, exercise, hydrati...

While October is breast cancer awareness month, a broader view of cancer in general is worthy of a conversation. Today’s guest, Jen Nolan, holds a BS in Food Science, Human Nutrition, and Dietetics from Colorado State University, a Master’s in Holistic Nutrition, and multiple specialty certifications, including Oncology Nutrition Consulting, Nutrition Genome Practitioner, and Metabolic Balance® Coach. She has over two decades of experience in holistic and clinical nutrition, and is a pa...

With 30 years of medical experience, as well as a passion for health and wellness, Laura Hagen knows the ins and outs of a human body. Her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2023 led her down a path she never anticipated As we bring awareness to breast cancer in the month of October, Laura shares her journey from diagnosis, through treatment and post-treatment life. Her perspective and attitude are a powerful remind of the importance of gratitude when faced with a challenge. It’s an uplifting con...

We are at the tail end of Self Care Awareness and Improvement Month, but you know it doesn’t stop when the calendar flips. Today’s guest will inspire you to make this a priority wherever you are in life, regardless of the time of year. Colton Burt is a young entrepreneur from Central Wisconsin. He got his start in 2017 in the tiny town of Princeton, Wisconsin, at the age of 18 with just $3000 and a 400 square foot personal training studio space. Over the past 8 years he has grown his business...

Self care and improvement is the theme of the month and today’s guest is a poster child for an improved life through self-care! Facing significant obstacles from a young age, Joy Watts was living a less-than-optimal life. Difficult circumstances led to addiction, leading to poor choices, until one day divine intervention completely changed her trajectory. Commitment to faith led to sobriety, but marriage, four children, and life in general had her regularly chasing weight loss. Once introduce...

September is Self Care Awareness and Improvement Month! We are living in a time with access to tools that offer the ability to truly optimize our wellbeing like never before. We owe that to people like today’s guest, Mark Fox. A former Space Shuttle Chief Engineer, Mark has passion for innovation and pushing boundaries, and the state of health around us inspired him to explore unique frontiers. He is the author of What on Earth are We Doing to Our Health, where he unravels the imp...

We continue to embrace National Wellness Month, and today Michelle is joined by Gina Fontaine, a woman on her own wellness and healing journey for decades. Both personally and professionally, Gina has utilized various modalities to address all facets of wellbeing. She is a mother of three, wellness coach, and author and has spent nearly thirty years helping clients connect mindfully with their bodies to discover inner wisdom through movement. She was recently introduced to brain-based ...

We're back just in time for Wellness Month! Of course this show is all about wellness, but it’s fun to get to have yet another reason to highlight a remarkable story. Today’s guest, Carrie Lehtonen, certainly has one! Carrie was “doing all the right things”, but at age 31, a blood clot in her coronary artery triggered a heart attack. This experience inspired her to re-evaluate and redefine her life, choosing to leave the corporate world and follow her passion. She is the author of Pawsitive P...

Michelle and Sasha reconnect for a summer sync up! They get into Sasha's transformative journey towards self-alignment over the past year. Kyan is getting a new service dog, Teddy, and he's already having a profound impact in her life. Sasha also shares her career shift towards entrepreneurship and Project Intentional. The duo discuss the importance of dreaming big, setting boundaries, and embracing life’s messy moments for personal fulfillment, and Sasha talks about re-entering the fitness s...

Ben Rossi isn't just fitness expert, he's also fierce advocate for Parkin's awareness. Ben join's Michelle on the podcast today to discuss the importance of men's health, the role of exercise in managing Parkinson's disease, and the need for community support. He shares his fitness journey, his passion for helping those with Parkinson's, and the impact of regular exercise on both mental and physical health. This multi-faceted conversation emphasizes importance of teaching young me...

Janet McConnell is a Healthy Longevity Advocate, fitness educator, author and speaker dedicated to helping people age strong and thrive. A bodybuilding competitor approaching age 70, Janet is living proof that it’s never too late to build strength, vitality, and resilience. Her journey began with a personal health transformation that reshaped her life, leading her to empower others through evidence-based strategies for longevity. Janet emphasizes the key pillars of lasting health—nutrition, m...

One person believing in her was all it took to ignite the idea she was born to run, and to date, Maggie Lentz is a 25 time marathon runner and 2 time ultra-marathoner. She has completed ALL 6 World Major Marathons and has set her sights on running marathons on all 7 continents, with Patagonia, Chile next on the schedule. Maggie is also a USATF-certified coach and INEOS ambassador. Living life lessons through running, she had a desire to help others thrive and founded Hello Freedom—a wellness ...

Kayla Logue is a personal development coach, author, and speaker. Today she shares her transformative journey from chasing perfection to embracing authenticity. Kayla discusses the importance of journaling in her personal growth, the impact of sports on her resilience, and the challenges she faced in making significant life changes. The conversation emphasizes the significance of mental health, self-discovery, and the power of choice in sculpting a fulfilling life. Kayla and Michelle discuss ...

Repeat guest and The Nadas band member Jason Walsmith and his wife (and new guest!) Emma Walsmith made the decision to pursue sobriety after noticing how the heavy drinking culture of the music industry affected them. They discuss the concept of being 'sober curious', the challenges and benefits of living without alcohol, and how their decision has impacted their personal lives and relationships. They highlight the importance of awareness, community support, the positive changes that come wit...

Vicki Baker Harris is recognized as a “Top 100 Visionary” in Education by the Global Forum for Education and Learning (2020-2021), Vicki is at the forefront of innovation and strategy in faculty and leadership development. A faculty member and Fulbright Specialist Alumna, Vicki’s goal is to help faculty members, colleges, and universities thrive. She is author of several books, as well as over 110 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, invited opinion pieces for higher educatio...

Renee Jahnke is a pharmacist turned holistic practitioner on a mission to help busy women live their healthiest, happiest lives possible. She walked away from a 26 year career as a pharmacist because she was burning the candle at both ends, taking care of everyone except herself and it took a toll on her mental and physical health. Renee uses her experience and training in functional lab testing to reveal the healing opportunities in the body and support clients with lifestyle and nutrition c...

Tahverlee Anglen is an author, high priestess, and Temple Keeper of the Moon Temple Mystery School. She and Michelle dive into her journey of self-discovery, the awakening of her spiritual side, and the significance of understanding energy and connection. The conversation delves into the challenges women face regarding empowerment and the concept of the 'witch wound,' as well as the importance of choice in shaping one's life. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Tahverlee emphasizes the i...