The Oasis Project

In this episode we had the chance to sit down with Alex Zauner, a truly badass mama, wife, and coach. Alex is arguably most known for her ability to motivate and inspire in her job as a coach with Alchemy 365 Highland Park, but to say that's all of who she is would be dramatically selling her short. A mother to her nearly one year old daughter Clara with her husband Jordan (Jordo, as he's known), Alex has also taken on building a business of her own with Embolden Mama along with her very own podcast, Creating Ripples. We had the chance to talk with her about all of this, her journey of recovery in AA, and much more. It's a long episode...and you'll want to listen to it all. Find Alex on Instagram @alexandrazauner Creating Ripples Podcast and Instagram @creatingripplespod Embolden Mama on Instagram @embolden_mama

Noah moved to Austin...!? Not exactly...but he's living there for now, embracing all there is to see down in good ole TX. Chatting through some ever evolving life circumstances and the never ending pursuit of figuring out who we are in order to show up as the best possible version of ourselves for our life partner.

Ever wondered if there was anyone out there who could match (and surpass) Noah's intellect and wisdom...? Well, we found her. Meredith Neumann is the founder of Scaling Within, a process built to help entrepreneurs and business leaders identify problems and overcome barriers in their personal and professional lives. Coming from a background in therapy, Meredith offers a truly unique perspective on the process of becoming the fullest version of yourself, internally, so you can show up for others in the most powerful way possible. Be sure to check out her website at www.scalingwithin.com and give her a follow on Instagram @scalingwithin

Did you know Ben Lucius is a realtor? Well now you do, and a whole lot more about him as well as you join us for one of our more entertaining conversations to date. Get connected with Ben on his Instagram @benjamin.lucius and ask him all about Minneapolis (and Western Wisconsin) real estate, at-home workouts, and his foolproof way to find "the one"

Covering a flurry of different topics, we take this week to sit down just the two of us for the first time in a little while. Join us for a conversation spanning video games, philosophy, Hinge (again), fitness, and purpose.

Joining us on this episode is Luis Leonardo, the founder and co-owner of Embrace North, a lifestyle concept gym located in Linden Hills, Minnesota. The mission of Embrace North is to cultivate the experience of becoming more human, and using that kind of physical and mental reset to enhance the experiences we all have outside of the four walls of the (or any) gym. Luis is truly a one-of-a-kind human being, and this conversation is a clear indicator of just that. Also exciting to announce - joining Luis as co-owner of Embrace North is our very own Noah Huisman! Noah is pursuing his long time dream of becoming a gym owner, and using the mission of Embrace North he - and we - hope to bring to life the many teachings and philosophies we discuss so often on this podcast. You can learn more about Embrace North on their website www.embracenorth.com or via their Instagram page @embracenorth. If you're local to Minnesota and are ready for an experience to challenge your body and mind, be sure to come check it out! (And yes, there's a sauna)

We all love ice cream, but do you love ice cream enough to create dozens of new and unique flavors, produce hundreds of pints a week, and become the most beloved niche ice cream seller in the Twin Cities? Zach Vraa does, and we had the chance to sit down with him in his journey with A to Z Creamery as he does just that. Covering ice cream, inspiration, an impressive football career, and "splooge" (not what you think), you'll be craving a pint before the episode is over - good luck scoring one! Check out Zach's ice cream at https://www.atozcreamery.com/ and on Instagram @atozcreamery

In an undoubtedly unique conversation, we had the chance to sit down with Susan Ray, a Minneapolis-based astrology mentor and fitness coach, to talk through the many intricacies of astrology, astronomy, and how we can use these disciplines to enhance our lives. If you're interested in learning more or working with Sooz directly, you can check out Sooz's website at susan-ray.com or on Instagram @susanlynnray

A little bit of ice cream, a little bit of conspiracy, a little bit of universal chatter, and a whole lot of fun shone through in this episode as we bring Josh Curry back to the podcast.

Another sit down with the one and only Brittany Falk, and a conversation just as wonderful as the first. From discussions of the carnivore diet to making space to become your truest self and everything in between, we hope you enjoy this chance to learn from one of Minnesota's liveliest fitness coaches and brightest philosophical minds. Comfort Challenge: Write - pen and paper - out all the lyrics to your favorite song and spend some time with the lyrics on a deeper level than you may have before

If you're looking for a conversation full of fun and philosophy, look no further than this episode with Paul Begich. Paul is a Minneapolis based realtor who sat down with us to talk through his journey working with a life coach, his daily practices that help keep him (and you) at his (your) sharpest, and a few favorites life mantras. Check out Paul's personal account and give him a follow on Instagram: @penthousepaul Weekly Comfort Challenge: Write two letters, one to your younger self asking how you can bring their joys to life in your current age, and one to your older self with promises of behaviors and actions to make them proud of the person you're becoming.

Inspired by the release of Taylor Swift's album 'Folklore' we talk through powerful songs, the pursuit of artists to make their dreams into their reality (and to make a living as they do so), and the journey every individual can take to live the life they have always wanted. Weekly Comfort Challenge: Do something this week to take care of "your baby" (the Unlived Life that you have always wanted, but never pursued)

From outer space to the depths of the ocean, this conversation with good friend Josh Curry proved to be a real mind-stretcher. Tapping into some conspiracy theories, discussing some of life's mysteries (love, anyone?) and of course a discussion of ice cream, suffice it to say this was a fun chat and a fun one to get to share.

Through conversations of fitness, programming, sleep hygiene, nutrition and more, this week is a general discussion of anything and everything related to health and wellness. Comfort Challenge: Introduce a new daily/weekly habit that will help you become a healthier version of yourself

A very special (shortly after) Father's Day episode with the man, the myth, the legend himself: Mike Huisman, Noah's dad. With a heavy focus on the notion of financial literacy, we talk many of the most helpful pieces of advice that Mike (or Mufasa, as he's affectionately known by Noah) gave to Noah growing up and in his adult years to create a seamless financial future. Give this one a listen to get some nuggets of wisdom of your own!

We're back! After a brief hiatus - with a whole lot of life changes - we're back to recording...and doing so for the first time in person together! Listen in for a fun conversation about a variety of topics, including purpose, passion, a little nutrition, and all sorts of others. Comfort Challenge: Spend some time with content from a source that you would not ordinarily engage with, all with the intention of learning something new to expand your perspective.

Joining us this week is none other than Noah's brother Cody, a professor of exercise physiology at Central College in Pella, Iowa. The conversation largely centers around recent world events, particularly the tragedy of George Floyd's murder, and how we can do something to make the world that we live in better for every person around us. This leads us to a conversation of 'why' and determining how we can identify not just what our 'why' is in our lives but how we can live a life with 'why' at the forefront. Comfort Challenge: 1a. Write out goals for each remaining decade of your life and why that goal is important to you 1b. Write a physical letter to three different people expressing your gratitude for them

In this Memorial Day themed discussion, join us as we talk through the hero's journey, the sacrifices we make to honor those who came before us, and embracing the true essence of Memorial Day. Comfort Challenge: Take (at least) three cold showers over the course of the next seven days

Welcome to the podcast our second guest, Ali Carey! Ali is a nutrition coach with Working Against Gravity, a CrossFit coach at Droptine CrossFit in St. Albans, Vermont, and an up-and-coming blogger ready to take the world by storm. Konnor and Ali have been best friends since their freshman year of high school, and while Noah and Ali met for the first time at the time of this recording you never would have known it! We had the great pleasure of sitting down with her to talk self-care, the marker(s) of a great coach, the power of the words we choose, finding time to play, how our thoughts create our reality, and so much more. Check Ali out on Instagram @ali_c123 and see what she's up to online at her blog www.healthythankyoumoreplease.com

In what may be the hottest episode yet, Noah and Konnor dive into the world of dating apps with an in-depth discussion of Hinge. From answers to prompts to motivation to download the apps in the first place, join us this week as we talk through everything Hinge has to offer - the good, the bad, and the philosophical. Weekly Comfort Challenge: Apologize to someone who you have been meaning to apologize to for some time but, for whatever reason, have not done so.

We are more than excited to welcome our first guest to the podcast - Brittany Falk! A wellness professional with a passion for improving the lives of those around her in every conceivable way, Britt opens up with us as we talk through plans and hopes for the future, balancing identity with purpose, doing the next right thing, and more. Be sure to give Britt a follow on Instagram @brittanyfalk and check out her nutrition page @britsbitchinkitchen

Join us this week as we discuss our dream home gyms, recap and introduce the weekly Comfort Challenge, and ask a series of rapid-fire style questions, tailored to what you might ask on a first date. If you find yourself in a dating - or in a personal development - slump, be sure to give this one a listen! Weekly Comfort Challenge = 'Just Say It' Challenge! Tell (at least three) people who you love (or deeply admire, respect, care for, etc.), but who you don't communicate those feelings to as often as you would like, how much they mean to you. Show Notes: 00:50: Dream Home Gyms / 07:45: Comfort Challenge Recap / 20:15: Acclimating to Post-Quarantine Life / 24:10: Comfort Challenge Introduction ('Just Say It' Challenge) / 27:58: 10 Questions to Ask on a First Date

This week on the podcast, we talk through our experience from last week's Comfort Challenge, dig a little into the stories we tell ourselves and where they (may) originate from, balancing motivation and action, introduce this week's new Comfort Challenge (with a special shoutout to Kory Hubers for the inspiration!), some ways to reconnect when social distancing is lifted, and discuss the emotions we need to give ourselves permission to feel. // Show Notes: Stores We Tell Ourselves: 3:25 / Navigating Motivation vs. Action: 22:53 / Weekly Comfort Challenge: 32:05 / Going First: 35:20 / Heart-to-Heart Hugs: 44:46 / Emotions We Need Permission to Feel: 49:20 // Something About You (Elderbrook & Rudimental) - Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1EhXF1lskA / Jon Bellion - The Making of Simple and Sweet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dN6SfmkLhI / FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/konnorfleming (Use code FNXKONNOR for 15% off your order)

Listen in this week as we talk through our spirit animals, some quotes that have hit home recently, lessons learned from a particularly grueling Half Ironman experience, the meaning of the 'oasis' in 'The Oasis Project', finding balance between being 'complacent' and being 'content', this week's Comfort Challenge, and some nutritional tips and tricks to avoid the 'Corona 15.' // Show Notes: Spirit Animals: 1:00 / Quotes to Ponder: 8:15 / Lessons from a Half Ironman: 21:35 / The Meaning of the Oasis: 35:42 / Balancing 'Complacent' and 'Content': 49:00 / Weekly Comfort Challenge: 1:03:58 / Avoiding the 'Corona 15': 1:17:29

Starting (of course) with a discussion of our favorite Jon Bellion songs and their meaning to us, this week's episode goes on to introduce a new weekly Comfort Challenge alongside discussion of a Matthew McConaughey classic 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past', letters written to the personification of Love, Death and Time, and concludes with a discussion of Frozen 2 and the lessons it teaches us to follow our Muse. // Show Notes: 06:42 - Favorite Jon Bellion songs / 20:20 - Weekly Comfort Challenge / 28:05 - Ghosts of Girlfriends Past / 45:40 - Letters to Love, Death and Time / 58:40 - Frozen 2 & Following Your Muse // Recommended listening: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jzvab1Qo4nJZt0KFfsInw?si=W4N0uq4uRrOm0DD_ZawBbg

On this week's episode, we talk through finding clarity in hiking, a mental toughness challenge known as 75Hard, how to manage your nutrition during a time of quarantine and social distancing, favorites and least favorites from the first season of Love is Blind, and provide an introduction to the concept of Collateral Beauty. // Show Notes: 01:10 - Hiking & Rest in Motion / 14:30 - Introduction to 75Hard / 31:00 Nutrition advice during quarantine / 51:40 - Love is Blind / 1:15:20 - Collateral Beauty

Welcome to The Oasis Project! Join us in this introductory episode we (Noah Huisman and Konnor Fleming) introduce ourselves, provide some background to the origins of The Oasis Project, and provide a little teaser for future episodes to come.