Mind Body Spirit Living Podcast

Taking Time with Chris Kann - 7-16-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Host Chris Kann takes the guest seat as the Mind Body Spirit Living show transitions off the airwaves of WRJN.  In this show, Chris recaps the show’s founding inspiration, and shares some behind-the-scenes stories, as well as what to expect next for the show. Since June, 2013, Chris Kann has been the host of the Mind Body Spirit Living radio show, a manifestation of her passion for her own personal growth journey and the desire to inform and educate others seeking to live an inspired life. Chris is also the owner of CSK Marketing, Inc., a market research company founded in 1997 (www.cskmarketing.com) and is a Registered Corporate Coach, guiding clients to more personal and career fulfillment using insights from over 30 years in business (www.chriskanncoaching.com).  Chris and business partner Markus Kasunich have created the Emotional Awareness app that is available on the App Store.  It is a tool for cultivating self awareness and emotional intelligence (www.awareness-u.com). Chris has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and spent 11 years in corporate marketing positions before opening her own businesses. She shares additional reflections on her personal blog at www.fromtypeatonamaste.com.  

What It Takes to Be An Entrepreneur with Markus Kasunich - 7-9-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Being a business owner calls for a certain mindset, and a comfort level with the uncertainty and risk that is inherent in being an entrepreneur.  Do you have what it takes to take that step?  What should you think about before you venture out on your own, so that you can truly assess your readiness for business ownership? This week we are joined by our favorite coach who will share what you should consider as you contemplate a move to working for yourself. Markus Kasunich is a frequent guest on the Mind Body Spirit Living show, sharing his breadth of knowledge about achieving personal potential with our audience. He has been studying, practicing and refining holistic healing techniques for over 20 years. He has been trained in a wealth of different healing modalities, all augmenting his own natural gifts and intuitive abilities. He spent two years studying Psychology and Fine Arts at York University in Toronto, Ontario, two years at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, and three years at Natural Health Consultants, a college of alternative medicine in Montreal, Quebec. He has also studied and mentored with Masters, spiritual teachers, shamans, mystics, healers, counselors, ministers, priests, kinesiologists and psychologists from South America, Mexico, England, Europe, Australia, India, Canada, and the U.S.A. Markus is deeply devoted to his continued personal training, exploration and deepening of his own consciousness. Self-purification and Self-realization are a way of life. Through the course of his exploration, studies, spiritual discipline (sadhna) and service (Seva) alongside his spiritual teachers, he has had the privilege of immersing himself in the peoples and cultures of more than 18 different countries, as he traveled the world, assisting in facilitating spiritual retreats, pilgrimages, leading workshops, classes, lectures and private sessions which have inspired profound healing in the lives of thousands. His writings and blog posts are frequently featured on the well-known TUT site. Markus is also the Co-Founder of the Awareness U Emotional Awareness app, featured on the App Store. For more information about Markus, please go to http://markuskasunich.com/.  

The Business of Entertaining with Doug Nicholson - 7-2-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living We all enjoy a night out on the town, including a great meal, and maybe some live music and a nightcap at a local bar. Providing those experiences is the job of entrepreneurs and restaurateurs who love to create spaces for their customers to enjoy themselves with family and friends, and create memories.  How do these entrepreneurs get their inspiration to design the places that people want to congregate at?  This week we talk with a business owner who has invested in multiple businesses that focus on entertainment and fun for patrons to learn more about what this business of entertaining is all about. Doug Nicholson is the owner of the Nicholsworth Group, which includes three Downtown Racine businesses focused on eating and entertaining:  the Ivanhoe Pub & Eatery, The Brickhouse (formerly Envi Ultra Lounge), and Carriage House Liquor Co.  Nicholsworth also includes ATM Financial Services, Nicholson Property Management and Pearle Vision. Doug attended Gateway Technical College for his airframe and power plant vocational diploma in airplane mechanics.  He also graduated from Carthage College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing, with a minor in economics. He is married and the father of three children, ages 10, 8 and 5.   To find out more about Doug, go to http://journaltimes.com/business/local/q-and-a-with-businessman-doug-nicholson/article_ce5d2e60-c03f-5452-aebe-0964958143ab.html.  

The Entrepreneurial Adventure with Steve August - 6-25-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Some people are called to be entrepreneurs early in their life, and only feel fulfilled and challenged when they are starting companies and working for themselves. They thrive on the risks and rewards that come with being a business owner, at the center of the strategy and decision-making that drives a business.  This week we get a peek into the mind of an entrepreneur who has started and successfully exited his own start-up, and worked in other ventures on his entrepreneurial adventure.  You’ll learn what challenges, but ultimately inspires, him to keep pursuing business opportunities and success. Steve August is a serial entrepreneur, success coach, digital artist and maker. Formerly the Founder and CEO of Revelation, a market research software company that he took from idea stage to a multi-million dollar exit. He has taken a lap around the C-Suite and boardrooms in private equity backed companies and his writing brings a keen eye to the particular journey of visionary Founders. Steve’s coaching practice focuses on helping first-time founders and entrepreneurs navigate the learning curve and pitfalls of scaling their business and reaching their full potential. You can find his writings on Medium and LinkedIn. He is always eager to talk to founders and entrepreneurs in all stages of their journey. Steve received his Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies from Brandeis University. Learn more about Steve at https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august/.    

A Bold Entrepreneur Amongst Giants with Sunday Muniz - 6-18-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Running a business takes creativity and innovation, but it is an especially daunting challenge when the industry you are in has giant competitors with significantly louder voices.  What does it take to create a unique identity in this type of business environment?  This week we speak with a brave entrepreneur who has taken on the dynamics of the competitive nutrition, wellness and pharmaceutical industries to learn the secrets to her success. Sunday Muniz and her husband Jody own Nutritional Designs & Pharmacy, a resource for wellness in Racine, WI.  They are both board certified nutritionists, award-winning pharmacists, and busy parents to three active children.  A key goal of the business is to empower people in ways that can positively impact the lives of families, the community and beyond. By establishing their own independent pharmacy, they wanted a completely different business format from the large chains to provide a more personal approach to health.  Operating as family owned and locally operated has allowed the freedom to help customers with whole health needs through direct personal attention and authentic advice.  They are able to share their personal philosophies for wellness solutions by which they themselves live.  Sunday and Jody show their dedication to families’ wellbeing through a series of free cooking demonstrations, health programs and a newsletter that addresses current and useful information. You can learn more about the business Sunday and the business she owns with husband, Jody, at www.nutritionaldesigns.com.  

The Business of Creativity and Communications with Jen Dooley - 6-11-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Starting a business from just an idea can be both a daunting task and also an overwhelming opportunity.  With a blank sheet and just the spark of entrepreneurship, anything is possible.  When that idea leads to a successful business with employees, a growing list of clients and a series of awards, it is worthy of admiration!  What does it take to build a business driven by creativity and communications and loyal clients?  This week we speak with an entrepreneur at the center of this business to find out what is at the core of its growth and success. Jennifer Dooley is the owner and founder of Dooley & Associates, a creative marketing agency based in Downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dooley started the firm from a small one room home office in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Dooley & Associates specializes in tailoring marketing plans, web design, search engine optimization, social media marketing, video production, branding, print media, advertising and public relations for clients ranging from businesses to municipalities to nonprofit organizations. Dooley & Associates has ten employees plus contractors and has won national and local awards. Jen was recognized as the Kenosha Susan B. Anthony Woman to Watch Under 40, the firm was recognized by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance in 2013 as one of the five fastest growing firms in Kenosha County, and it has been named the Best of Kenosha First Place Winner for the past three years. Jennifer Dooley is a member of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha, the Secretary of Downtown Kenosha Inc. Board, President of the Rotary Club of Kenosha West, a UW-Parkside Foundation Board Member, a Gateway Technical College Advisory Board Member and she serves on many special event committees throughout the year. For more on Jennifer and Dooley & Associates, go to http://dooleyandassociates.com/.  

This Week's Show Archives - Mind Body Spirit Living Some people know early on that they would like to own and run a business, while others unexpectedly find themselves in the position of business owner through unplanned twists and turns.  As our “Re-Invigorating Work” series evolves, we begin discussions with entrepreneurs who share how they are both inspired and challenged in their role as entrepreneurs.  This week’s guest always aspired to own a business and saw his dream come true, in his hometown at a business he once worked at while in high school. Austin Schultz began working for Plumb Gold as a part time sales associate in 2001 while he was attending the Prairie School in Racine, WI.  He purchased Plumb Gold in 2015. He attended college at Miami University of Ohio. There he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design. Austin specializes in custom design and loves to work with colored gems. For more information about Austin and Plumb Gold, go to http://plumbgoldjewelry.com/.  

Loving Your Work with Chris Kann - 5-28-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Because we spend so much of our time “at work”, most of us have a desire to feel inspired and energized by the career or profession that we choose. Not everyone has a clear vision of what that will be at the beginning of their career, but we all hope that through the decisions we make on our path, we continue to develop a better understanding of what it is that we really love to do, and ultimately find ourselves doing work we enjoy!  What can we think about at the different stages of our career that can keep us connected to what we know enriches and fulfills us in our work?  In the midst of our busy lives, sometimes we can forget, so this week, Host Chris Kann takes the guest seat to share her thoughts on how we can find our way back to loving our work. Since June, 2013, Chris Kann has been the host of the Mind Body Spirit Living radio show, a manifestation of her passion for her own personal growth journey and the desire to inform and educate others seeking to live an inspired life. Chris is also the owner of CSK Marketing, Inc., a market research company founded in 1997 (www.cskmarketing.com) and is a Registered Corporate Coach, guiding clients to more personal and career fulfillment using insights from over 30 years in business (www.chriskanncoaching.com).  Chris and business partner Markus Kasunich have created the Emotional Awareness app that is available on the App Store.  It is a tool for cultivating self awareness and emotional intelligence (www.awareness-u.com). Chris has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and spent 11 years in corporate marketing positions before opening her own businesses.  

Positive Perspectives on Re-Invigorating Work with Lori Kuhn - 5-21-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Sometimes when we want to focus on “Re-Invigorating Work”, we have to work to put into perspective our experiences and strive to balance the positive with the challenging.  Often an objective adviser can help us to see where we are stuck, and where we might just be overemphasizing the negative, not just in work but in all aspects of our lives.  This week we look to the insights of an executive coach to learn what we often forget to reflect on when trying to become re-energized and get to a positive place in our relationship to our work. Lori Kuhn is an executive coach and the Chief Financial Officer at Thrive! Human Capital Development in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  She received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Lori has a passion for creatively igniting people’s unique ability to thrive beyond their imagination.  Her expertise includes business risk consulting, auditing, cost structuring, increasing profitability, directing financial teams and enhancing business dynamics. She is known for her intuitive ability to identify issues, evaluate the missing pieces and maximize resources to efficiently accomplish objectives. For more information about Lori, go to https://thrivehumancapital.com/coach.  

This Week's Show Archives - Mind Body Spirit Living At some point in the course of our careers, many of us contemplate or even fantasize about what it would be like to completely change the path that we have been following.  Though we may have years of training and experience invested into a particular job, company or industry, we can begin to consider if we might be more fulfilled listening to a voice that is telling us to take a leap and pursue something seemingly unrelated. The fear and uncertainty that inevitably come with this kind of decision often hold us back, but this week, our guest will share how she pushed through her doubts and fears to make a complete career transition after decades as an accomplished attorney. Anne Reed became CEO of the Wisconsin Humane Society in January of 2010, after almost three decades as a business litigator at the Milwaukee law firm of Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC. At the Wisconsin Humane Society, Anne stepped into the leadership of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest animal welfare organization.  Since 1879, WHS has been saving the lives of animals in need, and carrying out its mission to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness.  WHS helped to pioneer the idea that every animal available for adoption in a shelter could be free of time limits, taking as long as needed to be adopted.  WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Saukville and Racine, and a new spay/neuter clinic for the public in West Allis. Anne serves on the board of directors of the Shelter Animals Count, a national database initiative. She was named to the Milwaukee Business Journal’s “Women of Influence” list in 2015.  As a lawyer, she was named one of the Wisconsin Law Journal’s “Women In The Law;” was named to the list of “Wisconsin Superlawyers,” and authored a law blog which was twice named one of the 100 best in the country by the American Bar Association’s ABA Journal. Anne received her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Northwestern University, and received her Law Degree from Cornell. For more about the Wisconsin Humane Society, please go to http://www.wihumane.org/.  

Feeling Inspired and Connected in Your Work with Markus Kasunich - 5-7-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living We all hope that we spend our time doing work that inspires us and that we feel deeply connected to.  But we  can sometimes fall into routine, and lose the energized feeling that comes with embracing our work.  When that happens, how can we reclaim that connection, and find deeper meaning in the work that we do each day?  This week we will explore this helpful topic with a regular guest who always provides practical and helpful advice. Markus Kasunich is a frequent guest on the Mind Body Spirit Living show, sharing his breadth of knowledge about achieving personal potential with our audience. He has been studying, practicing and refining holistic healing techniques for over 20 years. He has been trained in a wealth of different healing modalities, all augmenting his own natural gifts and intuitive abilities. He spent two years studying Psychology and Fine Arts at York University in Toronto, Ontario, two years at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, and three years at Natural Health Consultants, a college of alternative medicine in Montreal, Quebec. He has also studied and mentored with Masters, spiritual teachers, shamans, mystics, healers, counselors, ministers, priests, kinesiologists and psychologists from South America, Mexico, England, Europe, Australia, India, Canada, and the U.S.A. Markus is deeply devoted to his continued personal training, exploration and deepening of his own consciousness. Self-purification and Self-realization are a way of life. Through the course of his exploration, studies, spiritual discipline (sadhna) and service (Seva) alongside his spiritual teachers, he has had the privilege of immersing himself in the peoples and cultures of more than 18 different countries, as he traveled the world, assisting in facilitating spiritual retreats, pilgrimages, leading workshops, classes, lectures and private sessions which have inspired profound healing in the lives of thousands. His writings and blog posts are frequently featured on the well-known TUT site. Markus is also the Co-Founder of the Awareness U Emotional Awareness app, featured on the App Store. For more information about Markus, please go to http://markuskasunich.com/.  

Your Career, Your Most Valuable Asset with Mike Haubrich - 4-30-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living When you make a list the assets you “own”, that provide the most value to you and your financial health, do you list your career?  As we look at how we can “Re-Invigorate Work”, how would it change your thinking if you identified your work not just as a way to support your daily life, but as one of the most valuable components of your long term financial stability?  This week we speak with a financial expert who has written a book on this topic, and might change the way you view your work, and inspire you to get re-energized about taking ownership of your career. Mike Haubrich is the President and Founder of Financial Service Group, Inc., a Nationally registered, fee-only advisory firm founded in 1982.  His firm provides client-focused financial life planning services including retirement planning, investment portfolio management, personal risk management, elder life planning, tax strategies and preparation, family dialogues, career asset management, and more. Michael is known throughout the industry for creatively blending traditional financial planning tools with contemporary insights. He was a pioneer in developing “career” as an additional asset class which has been widely adopted for use in financial planning practices. Mike is the author of the book Career Asset Management: Getting Ahead, Staying Ahead and Using Your Head to Maximize your Career Value. Available on Amazon in print and e-formats. Mike received degrees in business and finance from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and is a Certified Financial Planner, and a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. He volunteers extensively in the Racine community for organizations such as Lakeside Curative Services, Career Industries, and Hospice Alliance.  For more information about Mike, please go to www.toyourwealth.com.  

This Week's Show Archives - Mind Body Spirit Living It is common for people who have been in a long-term career to lose their enthusiasm at some point in time, but what can you do early in your career to lay the foundation for sustained success and happiness?  Is it possible to plan ahead to minimize the frustrations that can build over time and lead to less satisfaction at work?  Join us as we speak with a professional in the early stages of building her career to find out how she is making choices now that she hopes will lead her to a long and happy career in journalism and communications. Paige Weslaski is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of MilkNHoneyMagazine.com, and the 2015 Racine Area Manufacturers And Commerce (RAMAC) Young Professional of the Year award.  She is the author of “Finding Your Prince” which is available on Amazon.  Paige is a professional content writer at Image Management, and a columnist for Young Disciple Magazine, and the Racine Journal Times. Paige is a graduate of Pepperdine University in Communications and Media Studies.  She was a newscaster for the Malibu Newswaves weekly broadcast, and an intern for Los Angeles Magazine and Malibu Magazine. She was trained as a DJ at Scratch Academy in Santa Monica, held internships at multiple radio stations, and has been a broadcaster on CW TV and CAR25, and does podcasts with WTMJ in Milwaukee. Paige is a Potters Field missionary, spending 3 months in Central America, was a youth minister at Malibu Presbyterian, was a speaker at Calvary Chapel of Malibu, and served with SOS Homeless ministry. Paige has provided motivational and keynote speeches for CBS Milwaukee, WRJN Radio, Starbuck School, Red Apple School, Racine Alt. High School, Racine Founders Rotary, Pepperdine University Convocation, Pepperdine Chapel, Wonderfully Made Event,  and Horlick High School in Racine, WI.  She has traveled extensively, including going to Italy, Germany, and Guatemala, and is an accomplished swimmer, competing for Pepperdine’s Division 1 team, and is the holder of the YMCA Wisconsin record in the 500 freestyle. For more information about Paige, please go to http://milknhoneymagazine.com/.  

Career 180s with Mike Harris - 4-16-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Have you ever considered making a dramatic career change that would leapfrog you from one industry to another, or from one skill set to one that is completely different?  For those who hit a career plateau or feel stalled, a significant shift might be just what is called for! The prospect of such a big decision can be scary, and yet exciting too, but requires personal reflection and forethought.  This week we speak with an entrepreneur and author who looked closer as the dynamics of making a career shift and will share what he learned to help others who are considering this option to help them feel re-invigorated about their work. Mike Harris is a proven and prolific entrepreneur with three different companies named to the Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in the last 20 years. Mike is best known as the founder of Jefferson Wells, which he started in November of 1995 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Under his leadership as Chairman and CEO, the firm grew organically to 1,600 employees, 23 offices and annual sales of $131 million in just five years.  Jefferson Wells has become a widely respected alternative to the Big 4 firms for a range of accounting and internal auditing services.  Jefferson Wells was sold by Harris and his venture investors in July 2001 to Manpower International for $174 million in cash.  Inc. Magazine ranked Jefferson Wells as number five of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in America for 2001.  The firm is now a division of Manpower. Since selling Jefferson Wells, Harris has been busy with several ventures, including founding and subsequently selling Capital H, a professional services firm, the Novo Group, a recruiting solutions firm and Adams Harris, an accounting, tax and internal auditing firm. In 2008, Harris founded Patina Solutions, where he currently serves as President and CEO.  Patina Solutions is a professional services firm that provides accomplished professionals – all of whom have 25 or more years of experience – to help companies execute their initiatives, realize opportunities and develop leaders.  Patina manages projects, provides interim executives, fills knowledge or resource gaps, leads successful change management and places Board members.  Patina Solutions was named to the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies for four straight years from 2013-2016. Mike also has experience with Wind Point Partners, a venture capital firm, where he was the CFO, and with First Financial Corporation, a savings and loan, where he was Vice President-Accounting. Mike is a frequent speaker on topics ranging from entrepreneurial spirit to transitioning from being CFO to CEO. Harris, a CPA, graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin- Parkside.  In his spare time, Mike enjoys tennis, golfing, auto racing, playing the guitar and cooking. Mike is the author of the book Career 180s that is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Career-180s-Inspiring-Stories-Changes/dp/1599326183/ref=sr_1_1?s=gift-cards&ie=UTF8&qid=1489272047&sr=8-1&keywords=Career+180s For more information about Mike Harris and Patina Solutions, go to http://www.patinasolutions.com/.  

Re-Invigorating Work with Patricia Clason - 4-9-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living For most of us, we feel lucky to feel called to pursue a particular line of work, and to get the education and experience that allows us to master that work.  There is something satisfying about doing work you know you are good at, that you feel connected to, and that allows you to feel fulfilled. But what do you do when you stop feeling fulfilled by that work; when what used to inspire you no longer does? This is particularly challenging when you have spent years cultivating a specific area of expertise, or have worked for a company for a long time, and you have never really contemplated other options.  This week we begin a series of discussions about how we can Re-Invigorate Work. How can we get back to feeling excited about what we do, or make changes that will allow us to rediscover the energy and passion that we once felt for the way we make a living? Our guest this week brings her decades of perspective as a business owner and coach who will share her advice on how we can feel reinvigorated. For over forty years, Patricia Clason has traveled across the continent doing speeches, workshops and media appearances as a professional speaker, trainer, consultant, writer, and coach giving over 5,000 presentations for corporations, associations, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Now the Director of the Center for Creative Learning which offers emotional intelligence programs for personal and professional development at offices in Milwaukee, Madison, and Detroit, Patricia has written many articles, training programs and personal growth seminars and is a sought-after guest for radio and television. Patricia was the first to receive the Registered Corporate Coach designation from the National Association of Business Coaches (now the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches) and founder of the Business Coaching Certificate program at the School of Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Patricia’s most recently published book, Speaking of Success, is co-authored with Jack Canfield, Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard. She is featured in “So What Do You Do?” Joel Comm’s book about the geniuses next door. Her forthcoming book, Everyday EQ, will feature tips for emotional intelligence in our everyday relationships. She is the author of Taking It Lightly, an emotional intelligence weekend program, Healing Warrior Hearts, a similar program offered free for veterans, and the Successful Living Basic Training, Patricia has written over 50 programs for personal and professional development. Patricia must truly practice what she teaches in the areas of communication, time management, and motivation, as well as business marketing, management, emotional intelligence and ethics. For more information on Patricia and her work, go to: www.centerforcreativelearning.com/lightly.php www.healingwarriorhearts.org www.SuccessfulLivingBasicTraining.com  

Spirit Connections with Carolyn Clapper - 4-1-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Occasionally we meet individuals who have an interesting story to tell, or who provide life insights worth sharing, outside of the course of the regular series of topics we discuss on the Mind Body Spirit Living show.  It is especially intriguing when we can connect with people who have a a perspective that is extremely unique, or who can provide us all with an illuminating view on something that we may find confusing or mysterious.  Such is the case with this week’s guest. After becoming severely ill with meningitis and being near death, she recovered to find that she was left with the ability to see beyond this world into the next. Upon realizing that she had this unique gift of connecting with Spirit, she now works with the police in the area of unsolved homicide, missing person and animal cases, and medical mysteries.  We take a closer look at her story today and how she connects with spirit. Carolyn Clapper is an Evidential Medium, Psychic, and Medical Intuit, working with Spirit to bridge the gap between this world and the next. She is also known as the “Next World Medium.”    She now works with individuals and groups to connect people with family members and friends who have passed.  She also works with doctors and hospitals to help to “see” and diagnose disease, and with the FBI and law enforcement, using her gifts to locate lost and missing persons. Previously, Carolyn attended the Wisconsin Institute of Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy as well as Mount Mary University and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. You can learn more about Carolyn at http://thenextworldmedium.com/.  

The Healing Power of Music with Angel Lawrie - 3-25-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Music is a universal language, and speaks to people of all ages, races and cultures. The vibration and energy of music can affect people in a way that no words can.  Our guest in today’s “Someone You Should Know” discussion is blessed with the gift to use music not just for communication but for healing!  No matter your connection to music, you’ll appreciate the impact she has had on adults and children with her Grammy-nominated steel drum playing and teaching. Angel Lawrie grew up in Palmyra Ohio and fell in love with music at a very early age. She was a member of many musical ensembles during her teen years, participated in many musical events both locally and across the USA and received many awards for her playing. Angel continued her musical studies at the University of Akron, where she graduated at the top of her class, and was awarded the “outstanding Undergraduate Percussion Award”. She also studied “Hand Drumming” with Leonard Moses during that time at Central State University in Dayton Ohio. Angel was introduced to the Steel Drum while at the University of Akron and instantly fell in love with the instrument. From that time on, she has been performing, promoting and teaching the art of Steel Drumming all over the World. Some of her performances include, The Fremont Hotel in Las Vegas, the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Lines, The Music Conservatory of Florence Italy. She has played extensively in the United States, and released her first CD “Queen of the Bands” in 1998. Angel taught as a Band Director for 12 years in the Public School System in Ohio. She was the founder of the “Kalypso Kids”, a nationally renowned student group of Steel Drummers that performed from 1997 to 2004. The Kalypso Kids performed at places such as Elitch Gardens in Denver, Kiwanis Clubs of Ohio, the Columbus State Building, the Kent Arts Festival, Heritage Square in Golden, Colorado, and were a regular feature of the Ravenna Balloon Affair.  She is currently the director of the Steel Doves band and conducts private and public healing sessions. For more information about Angel, please go to https://www.facebook.com/angel.lawrie.  

This Week's Show Archives - Mind Body Spirit Living When faced with unexpected challenges in life, the way we respond and the choices we make can determine the impact is has on the rest of our life.  When courage and determination are key parts of the solution, the outcomes can lead to inspiring resilience in those it touches. This week we speak with Inky Johnson, who chose to devote himself to conquering the obstacles put in his path after a career-ending injury in a college football game while at the University of Tennessee.  Join us for his story, and by his ability to overcome a childhood of poverty and violence to be someone who inspires others. Inky Johnson is a former University of Tennessee football player who grew up living in his grandparents’ two-bedroom house with 13 other family members. He slept on a pallet on the living room floor, in a neighborhood surrounded by drugs and violence in Kirkwood, Georgia. He and his family moved five times in nine years, all within Kirkwood. Stability was non-existent. His success on the field led to the expectation that he would be drafted to the NFL in the first round, until he had a career-ending injury on a game tackle in the final minutes of a game on September 9, 2006.  The hit caused nerve damage in Johnson’s right shoulder and ended his playing career.  Dr. Russ Betcher, team doctor at the time, discovered on the field that Johnson’s eyelid was drooping, a sign of nerve damage called Horner’s syndrome. Spotting the symptom allowed doctors at UT Medical Center to stop internal bleeding and ultimately save Johnson’s life. Since a routine tackle turned into a life-threatening injury, nothing has been normal for Inky. Not with a paralyzed right arm. Not with daily pain. Not with constant physical challenges.  His dream had always been to play professional sports. You might think his injury would have destroyed his motivation and crushed his spirit. But instead Inky looks in the face of defeat and says, “Am I really failing, or is God prevailing?” You’ll be inspired by his relentless determination, which he loves to impart to others through his dramatic story. Through his walk and his talk, Inky embodies and imparts a truly inspirational message. Inky has a master’s degree in sports psychology from the University of Tennessee. He devotes much of his time to mentoring athletes and underprivileged youth. He and his amazing wife Allison live in Atlanta, Georgia with their beautiful children, Jada and Inky Jr. Inky lives in Atlanta, Georgia and is a devout Christian. He now works as an inspirational speaker.  Learn more about Inky at http://www.inkyjohnson.com/  

Wealth Building Habits with Mike Haubrich - 3-11-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living One the most important things that we can do to provide a foundation for a long and happy life is to to develop the financial means to be able to make choices about where we live and how we spend our time.  A secure financial future is not built overnight, however, and it takes many big and small habits daily to grow your personal wealth to a level that will support your vision for your later years.  This can be an overwhelming task for most people, so this week we are joined by a guest who is an expert on building personal wealth, who will provide his best insights from his long career in financial planning. Mike Haubrich is the President and Founder of Financial Service Group, Inc., a Nationally registered, fee-only advisory firm founded in 1982.  He and his team provide client-focused financial life planning services including retirement planning, investment portfolio management, personal risk management, elder life planning, tax strategies and preparation, family dialogues, career asset management, and more. Mike is the author of the book Career Asset Management: Getting Ahead, Staying Ahead and Using Your Head to Maximize your Career Value. Available on Amazon in print and e-formats. Mike received degrees in business and finance from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and is a Certified Financial Planner, and a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. He volunteers extensively in the Racine community for organizations such as Lakeside Curative Services, Career Industries, and Hospice Alliance.  For more information about Mike, please go to www.toyourwealth.com.  

Habits for a New and Better You with Byron Morrison - 3-4-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living There are many ways to live better and feel better by making different choices and practicing more healthy habits as part of a daily routine.  Because most people learn unhealthy habits from an early age, the challenges of making the shift to healthy habits begin with becoming more aware of the unhealthy patterns that have become normalized.  This week our guest shares his insights on the source of our habits, and best advice on integrating healthy habits that he learned in his own personal journey toward overall health. Byron Morrison is the author of the book ‘Become a Better You’, and Founder of Tailored Lifestyles: Habit, Nutrition and Fitness Coaching.  Byron became a coach for those seeking changes in their life after going through his own transformation from a sedentary life to one filled with physical activity and a healthy diet. Byron works with his clients to help them become more aware of proper nutrition and lifestyle choices so they can experience the benefits in their mental, physical and emotional selves. Focusing on overall healthy habits can help people live a more healthy life experiencing benefits in everything from managing stress to relationships with food, self confidence, and dealing with the ups and downs of everyday life. Because so many people don’t even realize the unhealthy habits they are living with everyday, Byron focuses on replacing unhealthy patterns with healthy habits so that clients experience an overall improvement in their experience of daily life.  He has made it his mission to help as many people as possible avoid going through the consequences of poor choices that he observed in family members. Byron’s book is available on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Become-Better-You-dieting-living/dp/1527204391/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488738113&sr=8-1&keywords=Become+a+Better+you+Byron+Morrison For more information about Byron, please go to http://tailoredlifestyles.co.uk/.  

This Week's Show Archives - Mind Body Spirit Living The last time you intended to clean out a closet, get back in the gym, or reach out to an old friend but did not get it done, what was the reason you told yourself about why this wasn’t the right time to do it?  Often we find that we use or even create big and small distractions that keep us from doing the things that we really intended to do.  We can call it procrastination or a lack of motivation, but either way, it keeps us from realizing our goals and vision for ourselves.  How can we finally bridge the gap between our intentions and our actions, and get motivated to act?  Join us this week as our guest provides insight on habits that we should consider replacing in our daily routine to help us overcome the internal and external obstacles to achieving our dreams. Markus Kasunich is a frequent guest on the Mind Body Spirit Living show, sharing his breadth of knowledge about achieving personal potential with our audience.  He has been studying, practicing and refining holistic healing techniques for over 20 years. He has been trained in a wealth of different healing modalities, all augmenting his own natural gifts and intuitive abilities. He spent two years studying Psychology and Fine Arts at York University in Toronto, Ontario, two years at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, and three years at Natural Health Consultants, a college of alternative medicine in Montreal, Quebec. He has also studied and mentored with Masters, spiritual teachers, shamans, mystics, healers, counselors, ministers, priests, kinesiologists and psychologists  from South America, Mexico, England, Europe, Australia, India, Canada, and the U.S.A. Markus is deeply devoted to his continued personal training, exploration and deepening of his own consciousness.  Self-purification and Self-realization are a way of life. Through the course of his exploration, studies, spiritual discipline (sadhna) and service (Seva) alongside his spiritual teachers, he has had the privilege of immersing himself in the peoples and cultures of more than 18 different countries, as he traveled the world, assisting in facilitating spiritual retreats, pilgrimages, leading workshops, classes, lectures and private sessions which have inspired profound healing in the lives of thousands. His writings and blog posts are frequently featured on the well-known TUT site. Markus is also the Co-Founder of the Awareness U Emotional Awareness app, featured on the App Store. For more information about Markus, please go to http://markuskasunich.com/.  

This Week's Show Archives - Mind Body Spirit Living It is one of the few things we ALL do…..age!  Since we only have the chance to do it once, it’s not always easy to know which habits are key to aging well and enjoying the later years of a vibrant life.  Rather than learning in the moment, there are things you can think about NOW that can prepare you to transition smoothly through the aging process.  This week our guest shares her insights from her years of work as a psychologist focused on what being older looks and feels like.  She’ll share what she thinks is key to enjoying the journey of aging well. Deborah Heiser, PhD is the Founder and CEO of I.M.AGE Institute. The I.M.AGE Institute works to redefine the image of age through inspiring profiles of meaning, mentoring and making a difference. Deborah holds a degree in Applied Developmental Psychology from Fordham University, with a specialty in redefining what being older looks and feels like.  She has a 20 year track record of award-winning research, presentations and consulting and has been quoted in the New York Times and makes regular appearances on the Boomers Rock Radio program. Deborah is the former President of the Queens Psychological Association, and the State Society on Aging of New York. For more information about Deborah, please go to www.i-m-age.com.  

This Week's Show Archives - Mind Body Spirit Living There are many dimensions to being “healthy”, and committing to prioritizing aspects of our health is often part of the beginning of a  new year. Though each individual plan will differ, there are some universal habits that, when incorporated into a regular routine, can contribute to overall health.  What are these habits that we should be claiming as part of our “habit refresh”?  Our guest this week is a Chiropractor who takes a holistic view of the health of his patients, and focuses on all the ways to help them make small changes that can bring more focus to their health and wellness. Tune in as we get inspired to bring new habits into our lives in the new year! Dr. Scott Sheriff was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin. After living for a time in Los Angeles, Milwaukee, and Chicago, he returned to Racine to be closer to his family. On sunny afternoons, you might find him running the paths along the lakefront, walking his dog, local parks or hanging out with friends at almost any coffee shop. Dr. Sheriff is an active member of the Racine community. He volunteers his time and serves on several committees at the HOPES Center, an organization that works diligently to help mentally ill and homeless people get back on their feet. Dr. Sheriff studied biology and chemistry at UW-Parkside, graduating with a Master of Science degree in Molecular Biology in 1998. He then worked at UCLA studying prostate cancer and at the Medical College of Wisconsin studying the herpes virus. In 2003, Dr. Sheriff witnessed the profound effect that chiropractic care had on the healing of a close friend after an automobile accident. He realized that his true calling was to work one-on-one with people – naturally and safely – to help their bodies heal from pain. So, he enrolled in the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2007. Since that time, he has pursued further education in nutrition, functional rehabilitation, working with athletes and biomechanics of the foot. For more information about Scott, please go to http://www.drscottsheriff.com/home.  

Centering Habits for Mind and Body with Jessika Mikol - 2-4-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Remember the way you felt as you wrapped up your most recent relaxing vacation? Don’t you wish the feelings of fulfillment, peace and calm could last forever? Though the stress and pace of everyday life can often keep us from experiencing those levels of relaxation all the time, it IS possible to dip into that calming energy with a shift in habits. What can we do each day that can bring us to a more centered place, in our minds and bodies? Join us this week for a discussion with a yoga teacher and Ayurvedic chef who incorporates many of these habits and practices into her daily life and shares her advice on how you too can slowly shift toward balance. Jessika Mikol loves practicing and sharing the philosophy and habits of Yoga and Ayurveda with people of all ages. She is certified in Hatha Yoga and Aerial Yoga with Yoga Alliance and has a Masters in Living Ayurveda from yogahealer.com. Jessika has been teaching yoga for 7 years and practicing for 14.  She founded and operated a yoga collective for five years and now is collaborating with a fellow artist and yoga teacher on a project bringing together yoga and creativity. She recently founded Spiral Space, a healing arts gallery with mat, aerial yoga and meditation classes as well as massage therapy, Ayurvedic self-care classes and an evolutionary transformative Book club. Raised on a sustainable farm in Nova Scotia, Canada, Jessika’s connection to healthy food and natural living is deeply rooted. She worked for several seasons on a CSA in Plymouth WI and is currently an active member of the Racine Urban Garden Network. She also gardens at home; each year transforming more of her backyard to garden. Jessika deeply appreciates food as nourishment and for the sensual experience, and takes great pleasure in cooking simple rustic meals from locally grown foods. She loves collecting wild edibles and concocting salads, smoothies and soups that deeply nourish the body & soul. Ayurveda has helped  refine her skills in the kitchen, especially through the use of spices as medicinal plants to satiate the palate and to deeply nourish any imbalances. Jessika focuses on reconnecting and remembering the creative forces that guides us through life changes, and has done 10 day silent meditation retreats in the Vipassana tradition under the lineage of S.N. Goenka.  She is deeply inspired and soothed by spending time outdoors in the beauty of nature, and loves unplugged time (without electronics) with her teenage daughter spent road-tripping, camping, hiking or just sitting on a beach. For more about Jessika, please go to http://www.jessikamikol.com.  

This Week's Show Archives - Mind Body Spirit Living We begin a new series of discussions this week, focusing on refreshing our perspective on some of the habits that are a part of our daily life that might be getting in the way of the overall health of our mind, body and spirit.  Once we bring awareness to some of those habits, we have the opportunity to make a change and replace those habits with new ones that can lead us to more balance and joy. Join us as we dig deep into 2017 as our guests highlight their recommendations for what habits we should look at rejecting in our lives, and what we should instead look to embrace in order to lead a happier, healthier life. As we look closer at habits that might benefit from a refresh, our communication habits are a great place to start.  Is your written communications style current, and will it represent you in a way that enhances your reputation? Or are there details you might have become less diligent about, that are worth adding to your refreshed habits?  From spelling to punctuation, and finding your authentic voice, we can all benefit from a closer look at what we need to know now about keeping our communication habits current. This week we are joined by a seasoned communications professional who will share her thoughts on the habits we should ditch, and those we should consider embracing to improve how our communications reflect us, as individuals and professionals. Gina Huck Siegert is a marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in publishing, marketing, copywriting, and sales. Gina began her career as a copywriter at an advertising agency in Madison, Wisconsin. That experience led her to the in-house advertising department at Irwin Publishing in Chicago, at which point Gina’s career in college textbook publishing officially began. After a successful run in marketing, sales and brand management at McGraw-Hill Higher Education, she left the company to venture out on her own. In 1997, she founded Imaginative Solutions, Inc., a firm that provides a broad range of marketing and communications services to clients across the country. Gina received her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and also attended Ealing College in London. When she’s not busy keeping up with today’s dynamic marketing environment and ever-changing technologies, Gina may be found reading, knitting, exploring wellness and nutrition, and enjoying her role of aunt to many nieces and nephews. For more information about Gina, look for ImaGINAtive Solutions, Inc. on Facebook.  

Stories of War and Peace with David Sanchez - 1-21-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living As we head into the new year of 2017, we face the challenge of a country divided by contentious elections on the local, state and national level.  Though the United States has faced times of internal challenge throughout its history, each generation faces it with belief in the hope for unity.  For guidance, we can look to other countries that have come through times of national conflict and even war, with a plan for resolution and peace that respects the voices of all those deeply invested in the conflict. What can we learn from how other countries have come through times of war, to create an environment of peace and respect?  This week we speak with a guest who has traveled the world speaking with some of the key voices of peacemaking in war-torn countries like Bosnia, Israel, and Africa.  How can we have a mindset of cooperation and a perspective of peace as we work to heal the country for all? David Sanchez graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2014 with a degree in Political Science. At Vanderbilt, David was an Ingram Scholar and was named a 2014 Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellow. The goal of the fellowship is to develop future leaders through world travel and experiential learning. Graduating seniors awarded the fellowship have the opportunity to pursue an idea or an issue they are passionate about in the context of daily life in communities around the world. David developed an interest in conflict resolution while studying in Copenhagen, Denmark, and trips to Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Germany. The focus of his fellowship year was to travel to 18 communities on six continents for a project, “The Peace-Conflict Continuum: Investigating the Origins of Conflict and Identifying Best Practices for Promoting Harmony.” His goal was to examine why some countries embrace multiculturalism while others see it as a source of conflict. He seeks to understand what factors are influential in inciting conflict, where the tipping point is and what mechanisms could be implemented to defuse ethnic and religious tensions. He is especially interested in the role of governments in adopting preventive measures to reduce clashes and foster harmony between groups. David currently works at Google in Mountain View, California.  

In Pursuit of Stories with Ted Perry - 1-14-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living Stories are often a topic on the Mind Body Spirit Living show……the stories we tell ourselves and remarkable stories of well-known and everyday people who inspire us.  This week we speak with a journalist who has had the opportunity to share stories of breaking news, unique events, and inspiring individuals.  He’ll share what fuels his passion for seeking out authentic and compelling stories, and what makes a story worth telling. Ted Perry was born and raised in Wilmette, Illinois before moving to Baraboo, Wisconsin.  He showed an interest in journalism early in his life, starting his high school newspaper, and continuing to write for the college newspaper while studying journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ted joined FOX6 when it was the Milwaukee CBS affiliate in 1993. He has worked every news shift, and now anchors FOX6 News at 5 and FOX6 News at 10. Ted also writes a daily opinion piece called “Ted’s Take”, and enjoys the discussions it gets started with viewers. For more about Ted and Fox6 in Milwaukee, please go to http://fox6now.com/author/tedperry/.  

Don't Feed the Stories with Markus Kasunich - 1-7-17 - Mind Body Spirit Living In our exploration of “The Stories We Tell Ourselves”, we have heard our guests emphasize that often we can make a situation more complicated or dramatic through our stories.  As we wrap up our discussions on this topic, we turn to frequent guest Markus Kasunich to look closer at why we have a tendency to “feed” these stories that we know are either untrue, or tend to fuel our emotions.  Just as it says outside the exhibits at the zoo, we need to all learn to “not feed the stories”. Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online coaching, and facilitates retreats, events and classes. Markus was born in Canada and studied psychology and alternative healing at York University in Toronto and Natural Health Consultants in Montreal, Quebec. He now resides in Southern California.  His writings and blog posts are frequently featured on the well-known TUT site.  He is a Co-Founder of the Awareness U Emotions app featured on the App Store. This unique app is a tool to capture and track emotional moments to raise individual awareness and provide opportunities for personal growth. Markus is also an artist and has been a featured artist in gallery showings. For more information about Markus, go to www.markuskasunich.com.  

The Energy Your Stories Steal with Linda Bell - 12-31-16 - Mind Body Spirit Living Creating stories about the people and events around us takes a lot of creativity, time and energy……energy that can take our attention away from our work, our family, and our free time.  When our lives are so busy already, how can we be more mindful of the time that we might be spending creating and telling ourselves stories about the circumstances around us?  This week we speak with a licensed therapist who shares her insights on how we can refocus our energy. Linda Bell is a licensed independent clinical social worker and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree at St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, and her Masters in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Linda specializes in many areas of therapy including:  marriage, couples, families, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress management, post traumatic stress disorder, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional) survivors, grief issues, bipolar/mood disorders, chronic illness/medical conditions, employment problems, and EAP. Linda is also certified in EMDR. Linda says:  “My philosophy of treatment is that you have your own answers and I will use my expertise to help you unlock your answers. I believe that people seeking treatment have coping mechanisms that are no longer working and need assistance in creating new ones. Reaching your goals is our joint effort.”  

Rethinking Family Stories with Barry Krost - 12-24-16 - Mind Body Spirit Living We all grow up hearing and telling the stories of our family’s history and traditions.  Those stories can carry on legacies that can be helpful to future generations, but also can perpetuate stories based in pain and misunderstanding. Often the stories leave out the deeper truths about what happened allowing old patterns to be repeated in each generation.  Siblings raised in the same household can have very different experiences of the same events, creating confusion and distortion that can fuel challenging emotions as the stories get repeated over and over. Siblings often get entangled in their parent’s marriage, creating conflicts that do not belong to them. How do we live with and reconcile the stories we hear from and about our family, how do we find our proper place in the narrative, so that we can be rooted in the tradition in a healthy way? Barry Krost has been exploring body, mind and spirit as a Bodywork & Energy Healing Practitioner since 1983. Barry has over 4000 hours of training in Massage, Bodywork, Energy Healing approaches. He is a Certified Family and Systemic Constellations Facilitator, and a Registered Instructor and Advanced Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy®. He began to study Family & Systemic Constellations in 2002. He integrates constellations into his hands-on-therapy, does individual and group constellation sessions and trains students interested in becoming facilitators.  In all of his work he uses highly developed senses to come into deep contact with the client’s patterns of disorder to support their spontaneous movement towards resolution and truth. Barry has a BA in Anthropology from Grinnell College and a MA in History from Northeastern Illinois University.  He was also a certified Social Studies Teacher for grades 6-12 in the Chicago area.  He is trained in Tai Chi Chuan (Wu and Yang),  Chi Gong, improvisational theater, Transcendental Meditation, the Art of Living breathing techniques, Iyengar Yoga, transpersonal psychology and Hanna’s Somatics. For more information about Barry, please go to www.healingfamilyconstellations.com  

This Week's Show Archives - Mind Body Spirit Living The relationships with those we are most intimately linked can have some of the powerful highs and lows of emotions.  When we experience these strong feelings, it can lead us to create stories that we think can explain, justify, or rationalize another’s thoughts or behaviors.  But these stories we tell ourselves can also exaggerate untruths about another, and only make challenging circumstances and mis-communications worse!  How can we learn to be more aware of our tendency to create untrue or misleading stories that harm our relationships? Our guest this week shares her best advice from her many years as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Mary Steege is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a certified Internal Family Systems therapist, and a pastor in the Presbyterian Church, USA. Currently in private practice at the Therapy House in Racine, WI, she has also served as a parish pastor and a hospital and hospice chaplain. Mary is a member of the AAMFT and author of a book on psycho-spiritual healing called: “The Spirit-led Life: A Christian Encounter with Internal Family Systems.” She conducts her own workshops on healing and has been a presenter at the International Internal Family Systems conference. You can learn more about Mary at http://www.thetherapyhouse.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=22554  

Staying Present and Faithful with Kristie Zahn - 12-10-16 - Mind Body Spirit Living In times of stress, chaos and crisis, our minds can create stories that feed our fear, and pull us away from our need to be focused in the moment.  We can ask ourselves “Why did this happen?”, “What does the future hold?”, and build narratives that feed what can become an overwhelming wave of emotion.   How can we work to avoid creating stories in these moments, so that we can use our energy toward finding some peace, resolve or resolution?  This week we speak with a guest who works side by side with people who are at difficult and challenging times in their life who will share her thoughts on how she guides people in those sacred moments. Kristie Zahn spent over 20 years as a Human Resources Executive in non-profit, academic, and profit-based companies.  A car accident 17 years ago led to a long road to recovery and a life reassessment.  In 2012 she made a decision to leave her corporate life to pursue a new career in the field of Spiritual Care/Wellness, including chaplaincy work in hospice/hospital organizations and as a consultant offering lectures/classes in Mindfulness to interested groups within Southeastern Wisconsin. Kristie now also serves as Chaplain for Wheaton Hospital in Racine, WI. Kristie holds master’s degrees in Management (Northwestern University) and Religious Studies (Cardinal Stritch University), and is a Board Certified Chaplain.   She is also a certified Life Coach and Reiki Master.  

How to Be Alone But Not Lonely with Markus Kasunich - 12-3-16 - Mind Body Spirit Living We all have times when we find ourselves without anyone else around, and it is our perception that determines if at those times we feel grateful and fulfilled, or lonely.  Some time alone can provide a wonderful opportunity for self-reflection and deepening self-insight, but it can be uncomfortable if that silence and quiet is perceived as loneliness or as rejection by others.  How can we cultivate an appreciation for our time alone, and change the story we tell ourselves, seeing it instead as a time for our own personal growth and exploration?  This week we turn to frequent guest, holistic life coach Markus Kasunich, for his perspective on embracing our alone time. Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online coaching, and facilitates retreats, events and classes all over the globe. Markus lives his life devoted to his own personal growth and spiritual journey, and sharing over 20 years of experience with his clients. He was born in Canada and studied psychology and alternative healing at York University in Toronto and Natural Health Consultants in Montreal, Quebec. Markus now resides in Southern California. Markus’ writings and blogs posts are frequently featured on the well-known TUT site. Markus is also an artist and has been a featured artist in gallery showings. For more information about Markus, go to www.markuskasunich.com.  

This Week’s Show | Mind Body Spirit Living We can define success in many ways, including based on our finances, power and influence, personal relationships, and health. How do you define success? We often are hard on ourselves about the level of “success” that we feel we have achieved in our lives, and it can lead us to tell ourselves stories about what we perceive as our success and achievements, and to compare ourselves to others. How can we focus on our own definition of success, and look past outside pressures and perceptions that might lead us to feel less fulfilled? This week’s guest has personally experienced significant professional success, and done her own reflection on her priorities that has led her to her own re-branding over the course of her career. Dana Zurbuchen is known by many titles including Chief Transformationist, Certified Professional Coach and Marketing Guru at her company, DZ+Associates, LLC. Dana’s straightforward style helps companies elevate their brands, create more effective leaders and develop profit-driven marketing strategies. Her clients embrace their unique brand and leadership gifts to so they can better engage with their customers, build even stronger businesses, create sustainable organizations and grow their bottom lines. Her coaching, training and consulting practices expertly blends practical business savvy and old-fashioned know how so leaders can create cohesive, connected organizations. Her vision is for individuals and organizations to change the world in big ways by doing what they do best, and being who they are. Dana became an entrepreneur at age 26, growing her Madison, Wisconsin-based media buying and promotions company to a seven-figure organization in just a few years. After much success she reconnected with her true passion of helping other business professionals grow their businesses through coaching and training. Dana holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing with an emphasis in Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF). She is a published author and national speaker and was a featured coach for American Family Insurance Dream Camp event along with Kathy Ireland. For more information about Dana, please go to http://www.dzandassociates.com/.  

Your Stories and Your Identity with Professor Ed de St. Aubin – 11-19-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living The stories about our life experiences become a key part of who we identify ourselves to be.  They help us to understand our relationship to ourselves and others, and how we feel about events that happen in our life.  Who or what would we be without our stories?  This week we will look closer at how our stories become the narrative of our life, and what that means for our daily interaction in our world.  Our guest is a Professor at Marquette University in Milwaukee who has researched and studied our relationship to our stories. Professor Ed de St. Aubin received his Ph.D. at Northwestern University and has been at Marquette since 1999.  Ed has taught a wide variety of courses (e.g., Personality, Child and Adolescent Development, Human Sexuality, The Narrative Self, Adult Development and Aging, Psychology and Culture, Personal Meaning in a Complex World). Other specific interests include psychobiography, integrating quantitative and qualitative research, family dynamics, and the embeddedness of human lives. He loves teaching and has been awarded 14 teaching grants and has delivered over a dozen invited presentations regarding quality teaching.  Professor de St. Aubin was selected by students to the Faculty Honor Roll while at Northwestern University and received three teaching awards while at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, including the University of Wisconsin System Teaching Fellow. At Marquette, Ed received the 2003 Excellence in Advising award and the 2008 Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J., Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. For more information about Professor de St. Aubin, please go to http://www.marquette.edu/psyc/facstaff_destaubin.shtml  

You Are Infinitely Creative with Denise Zingg – 11-12-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living As human beings we are the essence of creativity, with each moment of each day holding the potential for a poem, a song, or a fascinating doodle to spring forth.  Too often we misunderstand the true depth of our creativity, and tell ourselves a story that we are not capable of being creative, in our thinking or in any art form.  This story can keep us from trying new forms of expression, and really exploring the unique thought patterns within us.  We’ve limited ourselves and what we have to bring to the world by denying our creativity. This week we speak with an artist and musician who teaches others how to embrace their creativity without fear, and to quiet that limiting story we tell ourselves.  Tune in for her insights on how to find joy in our infinitely creative selves. Our guest this week is artist Denise Zingg.   In 1980 Denise founded the Spectrum Gallery in Racine, WI, and today serves as the director of the Spectrum School of the Arts and Community Gallery. Spectrum’s educational philosophy is to provide effective individualized instruction to students of all ages by understanding each person’s learning style, abilities and goals facilitated by small classes (between 4 and 10 students per class). In addition to teaching art and music as a portal to individual consciousness and creativity, Denise also teaches Astrology, Tarot and Mandala workshops. For more information about Denise and the Spectrum Gallery, go to http://www.spectrumschoolandgallery.org/Home.html.    

Many times we find ourselves affected by the behavior of people around us…they irritate or annoy us and we find it hard to ignore these feelings.  In order to justify or rationalize our discomfort in these situations, we create stories about them and the individual’s motivations and intentions.  These stories that we tell ourselves about others actually say more about us than them.  By projecting these stories onto others, we avoid looking at the parts of ourselves that we might be trying to avoid. This week we are joined by a Jungian psychoanalyst who will help us understand all the ways that we project parts of ourselves onto others through stories, and how this keeps us from owning our own feelings. Amy Champeau, MSMFT, LMFT, is a Jungian psychoanalyst, licensed marriage and family therapist and somatic psychotherapist located in Tucson, Arizona. She is a graduate of Northwestern University, The Family Institute of Chicago, and the C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago. Her work is informed by her life journey; her long-time meditation practice; the wisdom traditions of Zen and mystical Judaism; the creative arts; the Point Zero creativity process of Michelle Cassou; and her training in Integral Bodywork®. She is also a certified EMDR® practitioner; a certified TRE® provider, a certified practitioner in Integral Bodywork® and the founder of Moment-to-Moment Painting, a process of self-exploration and creative expression. Amy is the mother of two adult children and has 5 grandchildren. She has practiced Zen meditation for 30 years. Amy has expertise in a wide range of practices which utilize the body as a gateway for personal growth and transformation. Amy’s personal experiences of these modalities and her witnessing of the changes in others who do this work have transformed her psychotherapeutic practice. Her work blends Jungian analysis with somatic psychotherapy, bodywork and creative expression to create a unique modality that moves beyond ‘talk therapy’. Amy’s work has been described as a ‘blend of practicality and spirituality’. In addition to bringing warmth, empathy and a non-judgmental attitude to her work, Amy is also an active participant in teaching her clients tools and practices that lead to real and lasting change in body/mind/spirit. Amy is a frequent presenter on the topic of the body as a gateway to transformation. She enjoys providing consultation to other mental health professionals who desire to incorporate more of a body-oriented approach into their work. For more information about Amy, please go to www.somaandpsychetucson.com.

It’s OK to Not Be OK with Markus Kasunich – 10-29-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living How many times have you asked someone “Are you OK?”.  We’ve all done it. We want to know the person is doing well, and has life under control.  Most of us respond to that question with an automatic “Yes, I’m OK”.  We’ve told ourselves a story that our goal should be to be OK, comfortable, and satisfied in our life. But it’s not always possible to say that things are “OK”.  Events and circumstances can put us in situations where we are not “OK”, and where we are challenged to navigate emotions and discomfort that is unfamiliar.  There is growth available to us in these moments if we can learn to be “OK with not being OK”, and to avoid telling ourselves that this is not the way the story should look. This week guest Markus Kasunich will share his perspective on the opportunities that arise in the moments when we are not OK, and when we are not comfortable.  He will help us to see that “not being OK” is actually a normal and natural place to be, if we choose to embrace it. Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online coaching, and facilitates retreats, events and classes all over the globe. Markus is also an artist and has been a featured artist in gallery showings. For more information about Markus, go to www.markuskasunich.com.    

You DO Deserve a Wonderful Life with Sammy Rangel – 10-22-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living When you were young, what did you imagine your life would be like when you grew older?  You might have had images and expectations of a family, a home, a fulfilling career, or many of the other trappings of what most would consider a rich, wonderful life.  But sometimes perceived wrongdoings  in our past, or a low sense of self worth can make us believe a story that we don’t deserve to have a rich, wonderful life.  Or maybe those around us have led us to believe that we are not qualified or worthy to fulfill our dreams.  This story that we tell ourselves about what we “deserve” in life can be a roadblock to achieving our own potential and keep us from seeing our life unfold in ways that would fill us with joy and satisfaction.  How can we change the story in our heads so that we truly believe we deserve to live a wonderful life? Joining us this week is one of our most popular guests, who has overcome his own challenging past to help inspire and coach others to truly believe that they too deserve good things in their life, for themselves and their family. Sammy Rangel was born into abuse, and spent most of his early years in mental institutions, foster homes, and detention homes. He embraced violence at the age of 11, joining the Maniac Latin Disciples gang and spending long periods in prison. It wasn’t until a drug abuse program helped him rehabilitate that Sammy began to further his education and start working for a Safe Streets Outreach Program in Wisconsin. Today, he serves on the board of the organization Life After Hate and consults with law enforcement on addressing and curtailing gang behavior. Sammy is the author of the autobiography FOURBEARS: The Myths of Forgiveness. In 2004 Sammy graduated from Gateway Technical College-Racine and from Carthage College with a Bachelors of Social Work Degree with a minor in Psychology, Cum Laude. In 2009 Sammy graduated with a Master of Social Work Degree, Summa Cum Laude, with a mental health focus, from Loyola University-Chicago. Sammy currently serves as the Senior Director for Program Management and Development for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin.  He previously served as the Programs Director for the Re-Entry Division of Racine Vocational Ministry. Sammy has also worked at the Racine County Jail as a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor helping men and women with addictive and criminal lifestyles. Sammy contributes to the community by sitting on various committees that address race, homelessness, crime, gang activity or drug abuse issues among our youth and adults. He is also the founder of Formers Anonymous, an organization with a mission to help people move beyond their addiction to street life. Sammy is an in-demand speaker and has spoken about his story to audiences around the world. In May 2015, he appeared on stage at the TedX Conference in Budapest speaking on “The Power of Forgiveness”. Sammy’s presentation is available on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOzJO6HRIuA&feature=youtu.be. Sammy has been a guest on our show before and we are honored to welcome him back to inspire our listeners.  

How Emotions Drive Our Decisions with Dr. Sharon Livingston – 10-15-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living We all want to believe that the choices we make are based in logic, fact and rational thinking.  It makes us feel smart, and solely focused on the outcomes of our decisions. We believe that “I make my decisions based on an analysis of the facts.”  But is this a story we are telling ourselves? Emotions play a bigger role in our decision-making than we sometimes realize, and this week we’ll look closer at how much of a role our head and heart play in our choices.  Joining us is a guest who has extensive experience understanding how people make decisions, both as a market researcher and business coach. Dr. Sharon Livingston is Co-Founder of The International Coach Certification Alliance and a Master Business Coach and Coach Trainer.  She has appeared on TV and radio numerous times and published in many periodicals including CBS Radio, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, NY Daily News, Wall Street Journal, and Success Magazine. She was the host of the cable TV talk show Bring on the Biz, featuring people who have a passion for their businesses. Sharon is also the owner of The Livingston Group for Emotional Marketing and is known for breakthroughs in Emotional Marketing.  She is the Creator of IconiCards(R), a system for understanding both brand and personal archetypes, and is a Past President of the Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA). Sharon is the author of “Get Lost Girlfriend: How I Found Myself When My Best Friend Dumped Me”, published in 2016.  She will be a speaker at the TEDx Wilmington conference October 27, 2016. For more information about Sharon, please go to:  http://tlgonline.com/  

Yes, You CAN Do It with Carrie Massey – 10-8-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living As we continue to explore “The Stories We Tell Ourselves”, this week we look at a story all of us have told ourselves at some point…that we are not good enough, and that we can’t achieve the goals we have set for ourselves.  What causes us to question our abilities and to let our fear of failure cloud our vision of the path to success?  Who better to share her thoughts about how we can quiet this voice of doubt than an accomplished athlete and coach, who can share her secrets to quieting this story we tell ourselves. Joining us this week is Carrie Massey who is not only an accomplished athlete herself, playing basketball and volleyball at Division 1 UW-Green Bay, but she is also an Head Coach with a distinguished record of success.  In this role, she helps athletes address their fears and doubts and assists them in putting their focus on a winning vision. Carrie is the Head Girls Golf Coach at The Prairie School, where they won the Division III State Golf Tournament in 2010 and 2015.  She is also the Assistant Coach for the Boys Golf Team at The Prairie School. Carrie is also trained in polarity therapy and works with her clients to try to become more familiar with finding emotional center. Working toward a more neutral position with our emotions is achievable and sustainable, and Carrie will share her insights on how to access this place. Carrie Massey (ATM, RPE, RPP/BCPP, LMT, BA) is the Founder of Wisconsin Polarity-Center for Energetic Awareness. She was trained as a physical therapist, and has an intense interest in energetic imbalances which cause postural alignment issues. At her business she blends the healing modalities of massage, Cranial-Sacral, and Polarity Therapy in her work with clients. Carrie is Board Certified as a Polarity Practitioner, and is also nationally certified and state licensed as a massage therapist. Carrie has a call to share and teach her knowledge of polarity. Carrie is passionate about nature and grounds herself by spending time outdoors. You can find out more about Carrie and her work at www.wisconsinpolarity.com/faculty.  

The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Markus Kasunich – 10-1-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living We often tell the inspiring stories of our guests, their ability to find new and better ways to do things, and to overcome challenges in their lives.  This week we turn the tables on the idea of stories, and we look closer at the stories we tell ourselves. These stories are often our own creation, not based in real facts, and are holding us back from reaching our true potential. What stories are you telling yourself that are in the way of your growth as a being? This week we are joined by frequent guest Markus Kasunich who will share insights on the pervasiveness of stories in our own narrative, and how he works with his clients to help them identify the stories that are holding them back, and guides them to overcome them. Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online coaching, and facilitates retreats, events and classes all over the globe. Markus is also an artist and has been a featured artist in gallery showings. For more information about Markus, go to www.markuskasunich.com.  

This Week’s Show | Mind Body Spirit Living Last week we discussed getting our households organized for the back to school transition.  This week, we continue talking about organizing our homes, but taking into account bigger life transitions, like downsizing and moving a parent into senior living housing.  It’s a time of critical and emotional decisions, and the advice and insights of an objective, professional organizer can be steadying.  We are joined again by guest Cara Nottingham Bretl, to get her advice on how to make these important transitions go smoother. Since 2010, Cara Nottingham Bretl has been the owner of Resolutions by Cara, LLC which provides organizing solutions to overwhelmed business professionals working out of a home office or in a small business office environment. She is based in the Washington DC Metro area. Cara identifies solutions for each client’s individual situation, drawing on her own experiences of balancing the organizational transition between the corporate world and an active home life. She first works to understand specific organizational goals, challenges and needs. With that understanding, she creates an individualized plan based on their unique space and priorities. as well as customized solutions that complement their lifestyle. She also provides information on how to maintain the momentum and the value from their new plan to insure sustainable solutions and provide on-going support and refinement as needed. Clients gain a greater sense of control, reduced stress and increased productivity that can positively affect their business and personal lives. Paper management, time management — home offices and business offices located in the home – these areas are an ongoing struggle for many busy people. Cara is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Metro Washington, DC Area Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-WDC) For more information about Cara, please go to http://www.re-solutionsbycara.com/.  

Organizing for Back to School with Cara Nottingham Bretl – 9-17-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Fall is a time of transition within the household, with the lazy days of summer schedules coming to an end, and the routines of the school year and work falling back into place.  It can often be a bumpy time for all involved, so this week we call on the expertise of a professional organizer to help us with tips to make the transition a bit smoother, for adults and children alike! Since 2010, Cara Nottingham Bretl has been the owner of Resolutions by Cara, LLC which provides organizing solutions to overwhelmed business professionals working out of a home office or in a small business office environment. She is based in the Washington DC Metro area. Cara identifies solutions for each client’s individual situation, drawing on her own experiences of balancing the organizational transition between the corporate world and an active home life. She first works to understand specific organizational goals, challenges and needs. With that understanding, she creates an individualized plan based on their unique space and priorities. as well as customized solutions that complement their lifestyle. She also provides information on how to maintain the momentum and the value from their new plan to insure sustainable solutions and provide on-going support and refinement as needed. Clients gain a greater sense of control, reduced stress and increased productivity that can positively affect their business and personal lives. Paper management, time management — home offices and business offices located in the home – these areas are an ongoing struggle for many busy people. Cara is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Metro Washington, DC Area Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-WDC) For more information about Cara, please go to http://www.re-solutionsbycara.com/.  

Pushing Past Limitations, Following Dreams with Traci Bogan – 9-10-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living We are all presented with unique challenges in our lives, and the way that we react and respond to them can change the course of what follows on life’s journey.  This week we explore what one individual did in response to the realization that she needed to make a dramatic shift in her life if she wanted to reach her potential and see her dreams become a reality.  What would you do when faced with the prospect of needing to drastically change the course of your life?  Join us this week as we continue our “People You Should Know” discussion, and share one individual’s inspiring story. Traci Bogan has made her life’s focus the practice of accomplishing seemingly unachievable goals and dreams.  In 2001 she made the daring and unconventional decision to abandon life as she knew it and walked away from her earthly possessions, consuming career, unfulfilling relationship, and loved ones. She strapped on a backpack and set off to discover the world and her role in it. Since then she has backpacked 75,000 miles, in six continents, traveling through 54 countries of her ongoing 100-country world adventure. Traci has published 4 books and explores a new country every year, adopting a school and family in need along the way. She has also lived in Alaska, Texas, and China. In 1992, Traci Bogan spearheaded a campaign to enact legislation that increased the criminal Statute of Limitations for sex crimes against children. This legislation was dubbed “The Bogan Bill,” and it was largely due to her persistent efforts and grassroots lobbying that the law was changed in 1994. Traci has a degree in marketing, and is a coach and keynote speaker, having been interviewed on various television shows and magazines.  To learn more about Traci, please go to www.tracibogan.com.  

Reviving Hometowns, Energizing Communities with Dr. Eleanor Cooper – 9-3-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living How is the health of your hometown?  Strong local schools and economies are a foundation of American society, and yet in this year of a national election, we might forget to reflect on our own local priorities.  There are efforts going on all across the country, in towns big and small, to keep communities strong, vital, and energized.  What is the key to keeping our hometowns healthy?  This week we speak with a woman who has been a leader for change in her own community, and now helps others lead themselves back to health.  Join us as she shares her insights on what we need to know about having a healthy hometown. Dr. Eleanor McCallie Cooper is the former Executive Director of Chattanooga Venture, the organization that led Vision 2000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Chattanooga’s visioning process is renown for setting a new course for the city’s revitalization that led to the Tennessee Aquarium and a “spirit of Renaissance” that brought Volkswagen to Chattanooga. She is currently a consultant to the Visioning a Greater Racine team in Racine, Wisconsin. Dr. Cooper served as Vice-President of the Lyndhurst Foundation. In recent years, she has been the Chattanooga Coordinator for the Marshall Memorial Fellowship, a program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States that brings young leaders from 22 countries in Europe to the United States. Dr. Cooper received her Bachelors Degree in English Literature from Agnes Scott College, and a Masters Degree in American Civilization at the University of Alabama.  In 2013, she received a doctorate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for her work on community learning and change. For more information about the Visioning a Greater Racine effort, go to http://www.visioningagreaterracine.org/.  

Perspectives on Business Success with Kira Lafond – 8-27-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living The journey to business success for women continues to evolve and change, but remains filled with unique challenges. Having mentors and role models can help women to make smart choices that can improve the likelihood of a more smooth path to a fulfilling life and career.  This week as part of our “People You Should Know” series, we speak with a woman who is a visible example of success in her profession and community, and shares her reflections on steps and missteps that can help to shape a successful career. Kira Lafond is the market president and publisher of the Milwaukee Business Journal, the leading publication covering business for Milwaukee and the surrounding area.  Since 2014, she was the advertising director.  Kira has over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, spending the bulk of her career in radio sales and management in Illinois and Wisconsin. Kira received her Bachelors degree in radio and television from Southern Illinois University. For more information about Kira, please go to http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee.  

The Possibilities of Positivity with Melissa Hevenor – 8-20-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living We continue our series speaking with “People You Should Know”.  Our guest this week has her own remarkable story of overcoming physical circumstances since childhood, while also pursuing her deeply-felt calling to use her natural gifts to help others.  Join us this week to hear from someone you should know, Melissa Hevenor. Melissa Hevenor is an inspiration and role model for those seeking to overcome all obstacles put in front of them, and to be deeply committed to using their natural gifts for good. As a child, Melissa was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and   gets around in a wheelchair, which has never limited her life experiences or ability to succeed. She sees her condition as a blessing that enhances her connection to spirit and makes her message of love and positivity ten times more powerful.  She uses her natural intuitive and divine gifts as a sought-after spiritual guide and teacher to people all over the world. Melissa is also a published author of her autobiography “Life with Robin”, and recently sold two of her songs to performing artists. Melissa’s journey to her current work as a medium and professional psychic began at the age of four when she had her first encounter with her guardian angel, Robin. By the age of seven she was having regular interactions with the departed and was able to see into the future. Melissa believed that these were every day experiences for everyone until she realized that she was able to tell her classmates in grade school when there was going to be a pop quiz and others could not. But during much of her childhood and adolescence, only her closest friends and family knew about her psychic and mediumship abilities. Melissa was drawn to studying psychology and the arts. She excelled in music and writing. Eventually earning a Bachelors degree in psychology as well as a Bachelors in theater, with an emphasis in creative writing from Florida Atlantic University. Her joy for helping others compelled her to get a minor in education. Before beginning her work toward her Masters degree, she decided to reach for the stars in Hollywood, California, landing a internship on the daytime drama “General Hospital” working in the film editing department. During this time Melissa continued to take screenplay writing workshops and classes. In her “spare time” she also wrote commercials for television and special events. Melissa later returned to Florida to further her education completing her Masters degree in mental health and a second Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling while working three jobs as a therapist. Melissa worked with diverse populations including children removed from unfit homes, children on the autism spectrum and with adolescents with addictions/conduct or behavior disorders. Melissa soon became the head of the crisis hotline through the mental health clinic where she was working. Melissa decided to leave the comfort of the mental health field to embrace her true calling as a spiritual advisor. Melissa has developed a thriving business with clients all over the world which includes a large fan base in United States, Australia and Europe. She was asked to host her own radio show on a spiritual Internet radio network. Her show called “Latte of Heaven” has a world wide following. She currently has a large fan base on social media and is in the top 10% of the business users on LinkedIn. Over the years Melissa has become known as ” the psychic in your pocket” for her willingness to serve as a spiritual teacher to answer common questions asked by the public about spiritual wellness and her experiences as a psychic/medium.  Melissa works with local medical practitioners to help promote wellness and to devise holistic treatment plans. For more information about Melissa, please go to her website at http://www.melissahevenor.com/.  

Vibrant Living in Your 80’s with Jeanine Semon – 8-13-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living We all can use a bit of good news and inspiration!  This week we begin a series of shows focusing on “People You Should Know”….women who are doing things in their life that will inspire and uplift you.  We begin this week by introducing you to an 86-year-old artist and author whose daily routine includes yoga, walks outdoors and creating her healing art.  Join us for wonderfully practical tips on how to live vibrantly well into her 80’s. When an x-ray revealed she had the spine of a 30-year-old, Jeanine Semon embarked on a search of her life patterns, to find out why she was so exceptionally healthy for her age. Her search gave her many insights into her self that both strengthened her during life challenges, and guided her to more fully embrace her life passions. Jeanine has written a book sharing her advice on living vibrantly, Living Art, Living Young, that is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530569044/ref=rdr_ext_tmb Jeanine is also an accomplished artist, and you can learn more about Jeanine’s art at www.jeaninesdream.com. Jeanine lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Ed.  

Enjoying The Outdoors in Summer and Fall with Jeanne Dernehl – 8-6-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Summer and early fall are a great time for families to be outside to learn about and experience the beauty of nature.  For some, nature is found nearby and easy to explore.  But many people have not had extensive experience with nature, and therefore enjoy the opportunity to connect with public trails and camps that can make learning about nature easy.  This week we speak with the Director of a community nature center who will share ideas on how we can enjoy and explore nature this summer and early fall. Jeanne Dernehl is the Executive Director of River Bend Nature Center in Racine, WI.   She received her Bachelors of Art degree from Layton School of Art.  She has over 21 years in marine recreational facilities management and over 17 years in non-traditional education positions, including positions with Discovery World Museum, Racine Historical Museum, and Small World Montessori School. She has spent the last four years at River Bend. Jeanne has a commitment to providing experiential and discovery-based learning opportunities, as well as a life-long love of nature.  The programs at River Bend are designed to be hands-on, non-competitive learning experiences that allow a child to discover and learn through personal explorations.  The nature center provides the ideal environment for exploration and discovery that allows a child (or adult) to develop a personal relationship with nature.  The person who has found their place in the natural world, and whose head, hands and heart have engaged with nature, will become a person who will feel responsibility to care for that world.  The nature center provides the opportunity for that personal relationship with nature to seed and flourish. River Bend Nature Center provides environmental education and outdoor recreation for children, families and adults.  With a goal to provide a platform of opportunities through which people can engage with nature.  These opportunities include school field trip programs, nature enrichment programs, production, , special events, and environmentally sensitive recreation programs such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, archery, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The Nature Center has 78 acres of prairie, forest, wetlands, ponds and river which serve as an outdoor classroom as well as a place of peace and beauty. For more information about River Bend, please go to http://riverbendnaturecenterracine.org/.  

Summer Skin Care Essentials with Dr. Platina Gershtenson – 7-30-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living We can’t enjoy summer if we are sidelined indoors with a painful sunburn!  In the heat of summer, we have to pay extra attention to our skin and how to make sure we stay hydrated and protected from the sun. Tune in this week when we hear the expert advice of a dermatologist who will share her thoughts on how to keep you and your family’s skin safe. Dr. Gershtenson is a Board-Certified Dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and attended medical school and did her residency in dermatology at the University of Illinois at Chicago.  She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Gershtenson’s experience includes skin cancer surgeries and dermatological treatment of pediatric, adult and geriatric cases. Dr. Gershtenson treats all dermatologic conditions, including skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, acne and vitiligo. For more information about Dr. Gershtenson, go to https://forefrontdermatology.com/doctor/platina-coy-gershtenson-md/.