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Chris Davies is joined by Lis Vukelich. Vukelich, who has a BS in Human Services with an emphasis in Disability Studies, has over 20+ years supporting individuals who have disability barriers. Despite her critical car accident that resulted in a TBI in July 2017, Lis is more passionate about supporting people with disability barriers than ever. She is currently the Referral & Quality Assurance Specialist at Kaposia, Inc. A special thank you to guest co-host Dupree Edwards from the University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration.

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com)Is Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Really Safe and Effective?For this episode, we dive into one of the most common questions surrounding weight management.  Bariatric surgery can be a game-changer for many, but there are a lot of misconceptions and questions. Let's address them all.In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kyle Thompson, a bariatric and foregut surgeon at St. Joe's Hospital in Denver. With a general surgery residency at St. Joe's and a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery from the Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Dr. Thompson brings years of expertise in the field. He's also the chair of Surgical Subspecialties at St. Joe's and serves on the boards of the Denver Academy of Surgery and the Colorado Obesity Society.Dr. Thompson explains the safety and benefits of bariatric surgery, highlighting how it's not only a proven weight loss option but also an effective solution for managing conditions like diabetes, sleep apnea, and heart disease. He covers the most common surgeries like the Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, and SADI, and why bariatric surgery can provide long-term results. Along with addressing common concerns, Dr. Thompson combats the stigma around obesity treatment and underscores the importance of treating obesity as healthcare, not a shortcut. He also emphasizes the value of finding the right support before and after surgery to ensure lasting success.For more expert insights from Dr. Thompson, be sure to listen to the full episode and get a deeper understanding of bariatric surgery and its benefits.Connect with Dr. Thompson:Website: Saint Joseph Hospital Connect with me:Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

Send us a Text Message.Conversation with John Pederson about the physical, spiritual, and psychological benefits of sauna and thermic bathing. Topics of Discussion:-Emerging research and popularity in sauna-Cultural significance and key principles for thermic bathing-Science behind the body's response to contrast therapyJohn Pederson is a wellness operations consultant and programming director based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He began his work helping communities create and sustain innovative public health initiatives as a Fulbright Scholar in Indonesia, where he co-founded the country's first student-run radio station. Post fellowship John joined Seed Savers Exchange where he managed communications for the company's multimillion dollar seed bank and food security operation. In 2011, he accepted a role as Community Manager for CoCo co-working space in Minneapolis, MN where he launched the 612 Sauna Society—a community-owned sauna start-up featured in Forbes and CNN for inspiring a revival of thermic bathing culture in North America.He co-founded Stokeyard Outfitters in 2017 where he popularized his unique Thermaculture™ experiences at Hewing Hotel,  the Great Northern Sauna Village, and now The Yard, the first year-round Thermaculture venue in the country, which he launched in the fall of 2023 in partnership with Superior Sauna & Steam where John now serves as the Director of Customer Engagement.Find @thermaculture on Instagram!For events and experiences:www.thermaculture.eventsFor products:www.superiorsaunas.com Thank you to our sponsors Human Powered Health, The Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda and Harvest Health & Wellbeing that make this episode possible.Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Send us a Text Message.Conversation with Dr. Cassie Wilder regarding hormone replacement therapy for women going through menopause and its emerging research. Topics of Discussion:-An explanation of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and when to start to reduce risks-HRT prescriptions acting as an art form rather than a science-Ways to find doctors that will support the patient's personal choice in medicineDr. Cassandra Wilder, registered Naturopathic Doctor (NMD), is the Founder of Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center.After graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology and Health, Dr. Wilder earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, a fully accredited and nationally recognized institution in Phoenix, AZ. During her clinical training, she received extensive hands-on training with many leading experts in the field of functional medicine and developed a passion for treating hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular concerns, and adrenal fatigue.Dr. Wilder emphasizes individualized patient care and employs a variety of modalities in order to tailor treatment to the patients needs. She believes in an integrative approach to medicine and is up to date on conventional treatments to disease as well as naturopathic and will integrate seamlessly into your healthcare team.Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center LinksWebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our sponsors Human Powered Health, The Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda and Harvest Health & Wellbeing that make this episode possible.Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Send us a Text Message.Conversation with Macy Grishaw about the benefits of achieving natural detox through Brazilian lymphatic drainage massages. Topic of Discussion:-Conditions and systems within the body that are supported by proper lymphatic drainage-Symptoms and signs that may indicate drainage is needed-At-home lymphatic drainage massage techniques and tips to kickstart a natural detoxMacy Grishaw is a licensed massage therapist and the proud owner of Lymph Lounge, Minnesota's first and only spa exclusively devoted to the Luxurious modality of Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage. Born and raised in St. Paul Minnesota, Macy embarked on a journey of holistic healing after earning her bachelor's degree in Social Work from St. Cloud State University. Discovering her passion for healing others transcended emotional support offered through social work. Macy pursued training as a Reiki Practitioner that naturally led her into the realm of massage therapy.Throughout her massage schooling, Macy found herself captivated by the body's innate ability for self-healing, particularly through the intricacies of the lymphatic system. Despite the scarcity of resources on lymphatic drainage massage upon her graduation, Macy's determination led her to establish her own practice in St. Paul.Driven by an unyielding commitment to her craft, Macy immersed herself in research, ultimately uncovering the transformative potential of Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage. With triple certification in hand two of which she is nationally recognized, Macy now dedicates her expertise solely to this esteemed modality at her spa.For Macy, massage extends beyond mere relaxation—it's a conduit for empowerment and holistic well-being. Through her work, she strives to not only provide exceptional massages but also to empower and teach her clients how to reclaim control over their health and vitality.Location:You can experience this groundbreaking massage at her new spa located in Eagan. Lymph Lounge 860 Blue Gentian Rd Suite 125, Eagan, MN 55121(located inside Flex Wellness) Instagram BookingPromotions: Take advantage of her new client special $195 for an 80 minute session (normally $250) (Valid Now through December 31st 2024)Thank you to our sponsors Human Powered Health, The Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda and Harvest Health & Wellbeing that make this episode possibleWell Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Send us a Text Message.Conversation with Evan Strewler about the use of human performance testing to improve health and longevity. Topics of Discussion:-The mission behind Human Performance Health, and athletic performance center-Top three performance tests that are recommended for all including VO2max, DEXA Scan, and resting metabolic testing.-Building recommendations from test results that are specific to each individualEvan Strewler serves as the Head Performance Physiologist at Human Powered Health. With a Master's degree in exercise physiology from the College of St. Scholastica, Evan brings over 12 years of experience as a metabolic specialist and exercise physiologist to the forefront of his role.Website: https://humanpoweredhealth.com/Thank you to our sponsors Human Powered Health, The Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda and Harvest Health & Wellbeing that make this episode possible. Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Conversation with Betsy Weiner who shares how her training in Yoga and Ayurveda supports her work with clients as they lean into creativity, joy, radical silliness, childlike curiosity and wonder.Topics of Discussion:-Practicing subtraction and releasing additives that inhibit creativity and wonder-Providing guidance on what tools and spiritual teachings are the most practical and accessible -Finding the combination of holistic practices, such as yoga and Ayurveda, to spark joyFor over 20 years Betsy has had the great honor of guiding, teaching, facilitating and mentoring, rooted in the foundation of yoga, pranayama (breath work), meditation, Yoga Nidra, mindfulness and an integrative and holistic approach to whole life wellness. Tantra and the lineage of Sri Vidya and the Himalayan Masters has been the main focus of Betsy's study, practice, and teaching. It is through these ancient techniques, and their application to modern living, that she finds the integration of where the inner Self and the outer self meet.Betsy subscribes, wholeheartedly, to the belief that each individual is born with innate wisdom and joy. She finds deepest meaning in facilitating the process of guiding others towards the remembering of what they already know; that they are a spark of the Divine, and ultimately, the architect of their own lives. She supports each client on building the scaffolding with which they will build the life most aligned with their inner Truth.Betsy's unique approach utilizes her knowledge of coaching, yoga, Ayurveda, pranayama, meditation, and Yoga Nidra to become what she calls “Personal Training for Your Soul”. The tools, techniques, modalities and intuitive process join together to create the unique framework for each client's individual needs in order to build a life filled with more joy, meaning, purpose, freedom and fulfillment.Links: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our sponsors Human Powered Health, The Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda and Harvest Health & Wellbeing that make this episode possibleWell Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Conversation with Dr. Mark Stephany discussing why one should care about their health and take ownership of it through the power of lifestyle as medicine.Topics of Discussion:-Overlap between the traditional medical space and lifestyle medicine-Understanding the Lifestyle Determinants (Pillars) of Health-Differences between functional medicine and lifestyle medicineDr. Mark Stephany is a board-certified internal medicine physician and American College of Lifestyle Medicine-certified diplomat who has practiced hospital-based medicine for 12 years. The choice for Dr. Mark to lead a healthier life came down to two reasons. One, if he was going to tell his patients to eat better and exercise more, he'd better be practicing what he preached. And two, since he didn't have the best genetics when it came to cardiovascular disease, he did not want to put his family through what he saw his parents and grandparents deal with as it related to their health and happiness. He chose to practice lifestyle medicine because it gives him the opportunity to make a world of difference in other people's lives within the space of just a few sessions.Links:Website: Sound Lifestyle Medicine          Book a ConsultationPodcast: Sound Lifestyle Medicine Podcast Lifestyle Medicine Information: American College of Lifestyle MedicineDr. Mark Stephany's Book: Sovereign Health: Reclaim Your Health and Your LifeThank you to our sponsors Human Powered Health, The Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda and Harvest Health & Wellbeing that make this episode possible.Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

During this episode, Daniel Wolpert talks through Christianity in an Age of Science and the road blocks Christians can some times go up against around this topic.  Dan is the Executive Director and co-founder of MICAH, the Minnesota Institute for Contemplation and Healing, he is a spouse, partner, ally, activist, and dad. Dan has been a student of the spiritual life since age 21 and has taught in the fields of psychology and spiritual formation in numerous settings. In addition to his retreat and teaching work, Dan provides counseling and spiritual direction services at MICAH. He is also the author of many books, two of which we will go into today: Creating a Life with God: The Call of Ancient Prayer Practices, The Collapse of the Three Story Universe: Christianity in an Age of Science.

About Robert PetersonRobert Peterson is the author of five books: Out of Body Experiences: How to have them and what to expect Lessons Out of the Body The Gospel According to Mike Answers Within Hacking the Out of Body Experience Robert (Bob) Peterson was born on April 14, 1961. He has been studying and inducing out-of-body experiences and psychic experiences since he graduated from high school in 1979. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology, with a B.S. degree in computer science in 1984. While attending the University, he became more proficient at out-of-body exploration, while keeping detailed journals of his experiences. At the same time, he did volunteer work for a student-based organization called the Minnesota Society for Parapsychological Research (MSPR), which gave him experience as a “Ghost Buster” before the movie made the subject popular. Since college, he has had a very successful career in systems level computer programming. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona in 1985 and 1986, where he started editing and occasionally contributing articles for a local spiritually themed newsletter called The Spontaneous Self. In 1987, he moved to Rochester, Minnesota and worked as a contract programmer at the IBM plant until 1996. During that time, he compiled his experiences and journals into his first book, Out of Body Experiences: How to have them and what to expect (Hampton Roads Publishing, 1997) which has been available online for free since 1996. His second book, Lessons Out of the Body, was published in 2001. His third book is a novel titled The Gospel According to Mike. Today, Bob works for Linux software leader Red Hat. He lives near Brainerd, Minnesota with his wife and soulmate, Kathy. They have no children. His hobbies include writing, traveling, biking, woodworking, stained glass, fishing, kayaking, and strategy games. His web site is: http://www.robertpeterson.org/?fbclid=IwAR2nkyxS5GlYbDJ0SHyZjRaqnvNZLO67yGgT2U6mxHmrUadVsnB3GcjTtE4 https://www.facebook.com/groups/495848321095643/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063613507200

Tonight, “The Light Gate” welcomes author and out-of-body traveler, Robert (Bob) Peterson.  Episode:34 Date: December 18th, 2023 Discussion: Bob will be taking about his OBE experiences and Travel    Bob was born on April 14, 1961. He has been studying and inducing out-of-body experiences and psychic experiences since he graduated from high school in 1979. He graduated in 1984 from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology, with a B.S. degree in computer science. While attending the University, he became more proficient at out-of-body exploration, while keeping detailed journals of his experiences. At the same time, he did volunteer work for a student-based organization called the Minnesota Society for Parapsychological Research (MSPR), which gave him experience as a “Ghost Buster” before the movie made the subject popular. Since college, he has had a very successful career in systems level computer programming. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona in 1985 and 1986, where he started editing and occasionally contributing articles for a local spiritually themed newsletter called The Spontaneous Self. In 1987, he moved to Rochester, Minnesota and worked as a contract programmer at the IBM plant until 1996. During that time, he compiled his experiences and journals into his first book, Out of Body Experiences: How to have them and what to expect (Hampton Roads Publishing, 1997) which has been available online for free since 1996. His second book, Lessons Out of the Body, was published in 2001. His third book is a novel titled The Gospel According to Mike. He also has other books, “Hacking the Out of Body Experience” and “Answers Within,” and has written many articles about various aspects of OBEs, which you can read on his website. Today, Bob works for Linux software leader Red Hat. He lives near Brainerd, Minnesota with his wife and soulmate, Kathy. They have no children. His hobbies include writing, traveling, biking, woodworking, stained glass, fishing, kayaking, and strategy games. LINKS: http://www.robertpeterson.org/ https://www.facebook.com/bob.peterson.127

Tonight, “The Light Gate” welcomes author and out-of-body traveler, Robert (Bob) Peterson. Episode:34 Date: December 18th, 2023 Discussion: Bob will be taking about his OBE experiences and Travel Bob was born on April 14, 1961. He has been studying and inducing out-of-body experiences and psychic experiences since he graduated from high school in 1979. He graduated in 1984 from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology, with a B.S. degree in computer science. While attending the University, he became more proficient at out-of-body exploration, while keeping detailed journals of his experiences. At the same time, he did volunteer work for a student-based organization called the Minnesota Society for Parapsychological Research (MSPR), which gave him experience as a “Ghost Buster” before the movie made the subject popular. Since college, he has had a very successful career in systems level computer programming. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona in 1985 and 1986, where he started editing and occasionally contributing articles for a local spiritually themed newsletter called The Spontaneous Self. In 1987, he moved to Rochester, Minnesota and worked as a contract programmer at the IBM plant until 1996. During that time, he compiled his experiences and journals into his first book, Out of Body Experiences: How to have them and what to expect (Hampton Roads Publishing, 1997) which has been available online for free since 1996. His second book, Lessons Out of the Body, was published in 2001. His third book is a novel titled The Gospel According to Mike. He also has other books, “Hacking the Out of Body Experience” and “Answers Within,” and has written many articles about various aspects of OBEs, which you can read on his website. Today, Bob works for Linux software leader Red Hat. He lives near Brainerd, Minnesota with his wife and soulmate, Kathy. They have no children. His hobbies include writing, traveling, biking, woodworking, stained glass, fishing, kayaking, and strategy games. LINKS: http://www.robertpeterson.org/ https://www.facebook.com/bob.peterson.127

This month, the Academy Podcast features Daniel Wolpert's teaching from the 2021 online Academy Day Apart retreat called Drinking from Ancestral Wells: God's Wisdom for the Work of the Present Age. Dan contrasts the wisdom of our ancestors with the destructive nature of colonization that cuts people off from God. He guides listeners to reconnect to their ancestors and allow that ancestral wisdom to help them reconnect with God. Dan is the author of multiple spiritual formation books and is executive director and co-founder of MICAH, the Minnesota Institute for Contemplation and Healing; spouse; partner; ally; activist; and dad. Dan has been a student of the spiritual life since age 21 and has taught in the fields of psychology and spiritual formation in numerous settings. In addition to his retreat and teaching work, Dan provides counseling and spiritual direction services at MICAH. Show notes: The quote from Wendell Berry that Shalom references in the outro comes from the poem, "Wild Geese," by Wendell Berry found in "Collected Poems 1957-1982" (North Point Press). Episode tracks: “Far Side of the Sea,” “Versailles,” and “Fearless” by Amy Stroup, used with permission. For more information and resources visit: academy.upperroom.org/resources Support our work If the Academy Podcast or any of the ministries of The Academy for Spiritual Formation have benefited your life and spirituality, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation to show your support. You can learn more about how your gifts make a difference at https://academy.upperroom.org/donate/

Bio: Beth Dooley is a James Beard Award-winning food writer and columnist for the Taste section of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune. She appears regularly on KARE 11 (NBC) television and MPR Appetites with Tom Crann. Dooley co-authored The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen with Sean Sherman, winner of the James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook in 2018. Her other titles include: Savory Sweet: Preserves from a Northern Kitchen https://amzn.to/479XkXo In Winter's Kitchen: Growing Roots and Breaking Bread in the Northern Heartland https://amzn.to/3qb2Rwi Minnesota Bounty: The Farmers Market Cookbook https://amzn.to/43N1O3h The Northern Heartland Kitchen https://amzn.to/44MeWqQ Savoring the Seasons of the Northern Heartland (co-authored with Lucia Watson, a James Beard Award finalist) Dooley is an Endowed Chair at the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA). She is currently researching and writing her next book, The Perennial Kitchen: A Guide for Climate-Savvy Cooks. With recipes and kitchen tips, The Perennial Kitchen connects home cooks to growers and makers to create a delicious future. Website: https://www.bethdooleyskitchen.com/ ______ If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

Business planning can feel like an intimidating process. If the very thought of writing one makes your eyes glaze over, fasten your seat belt as certified SCORE mentor Carl Baumann explains why crafting a business plan is a dynamic roadmap to more business success. What You'll Discover About Business Planning:How business planning leads to more achievement and success The essential elements of a solid business planWhere entrepreneurs often get stuck in business planning process and how to get unstuckThe amount of detail your need for business planningThe biggest mistake entrepreneurs make in business planningPLUS much more to increase your business planning successGuest: Carl BaumannCarl Baumann is a certified business mentor with SCORE specializing in counseling in business planning, strategic planning, general management and management finance & accounting. Carl has an impressive track record in helping clients successfully launch their businesses and create hundreds of new jobs in the local community in the process. Carl teaches business planning courses and seminars for SCORE at various continuing education venues in the Chapel Hill, NC area and his practical, down-to-earth teaching style has made him a popular mentor.Carl's work with SCORE is the culmination of a 34 year career, some of it in commercial banking with First Citizens Bank and most of it with the Miller Brewing Company in numerous financial positions including Brewery Controller, Corporate Controller and Group Director – Sales & Marketing Finance. Carl earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UNC Chapel Hill and an Executive MBA from the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Entrepreneurship episodes.Contact Carl and connect with him on LinkedIn, and Twitter.Carl's suggested resources for effective business planning referenced during the interview:SBTDC Business Start-Up Resource GuideBuilding a Sustainable Business – A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses developed by the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Co-Published by The Sustainable Agriculture NetworkStrategic Thinking for Smaller Businesses and Divisions by William Lasher

Dana Jackson and Loni Kemp are women powerhouses in the sustainable ag industry. On this week's podcast, they talk with Ron about rural issues in general, water quality, soil health, climate, and food security. Dana and Loni both started their careers in the 1970s, and discuss the evolution of sustainable ag in the ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s. Loni was a senior policy analyst at the Minnesota Project from 1979 to 2008, directing the agriculture and water program. She was a founding board member of the National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture, the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, and the Midwest Sustainable Agriculture Working Group, now merged into the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. From 2002-2004, Loni was awarded a Food and Society Policy Fellowship from the Kellogg Foundation. She served as a board member of the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. Loni created Kemp Consulting, an independent consulting firm that advises on agriculture, renewable energy, conservation and climate change. Clients have included National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Land Stewardship Project, McKnight Foundation, Energy Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, and the Pew Charitable Trusts, among others. Dana was employed in sustainable agriculture from 1976 until 2012. She co-founded The Land Institute in 1976 and served as co-director, then director of education until 1993. For one year, she was a program associate for The Minnesota Food Association, then was hired to be co-director of the Land Stewardship Project. After 12 years, she changed roles to work in Land Stewardship Project's Food Systems program, creating and coordinating the St. Croix Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter. Dana and her daughter Dr. Laura Jackson co-edited The Farm as Natural Habitat: Reconnecting Food Systems and Ecosystems. Dana served on the boards of directors of five sustainable agriculture organizations (including the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture), and still remains active in the field as an advisor to the Wild Farm Alliance, Our Community Food Projects, and the Pollinator Friendly Alliance. Dana's honors include a Pew Scholar's Award in Conservation and the Environment in 1990, designation as "Sustainable Woman of the Year" in 2007 by the Women, Food and Agriculture Network, and an award from the Rural Sociological Society in 2012. The interview was conducted on Oct. 21, 2015. Links this episode: National Sustainable Agriculture Oral History Archive “The Farm as Natural Habitat: Reconnecting Food Systems and Ecosystems” National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Land Stewardship Project The Land Institute Women, Food and Agriculture Network -------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Audible, Apple, Google, and more. Catch past episodes, a transcript, and show notes at cfra.org/SustainbleAgPodcast.

Host Chris Davies talks with Katrina Simons. Simons currently works as a community program specialist at the University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration. Katrina is passionate about improving quality of life for individuals living with developmental disabilities and their families, allies and communities. She talks about her journey to employment, the challenges that she has overcome and speaks to her hopes for disability employment in the future.

Here you go the longest podcast I have done yet. I hope you enjoy my interview with Ardel Hudson who has suffered multiple TBIs. Her info is ardellahudson.org or author@ardellahudson.org. Books can be purchased at https://amzn.to/34BMder. My info is uniquelyusguild@gmail.com and my number is (763) 317-1727 an a this podcast is made with the intent of getting people's voices heard on the subject if disability advocacy and justice. It is being used with LEND fellowship through the University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration at the Masonic Institute of the Developi g Brain. Please listen, share, follow, and subscribe and I will be looking into getting a Patreon for my podcast. Thanks and enjoy. ARDEL HUDSON thanks for your time and gifts.

Nick Jikomes talks to Dr. Jonathan Schaefer about the link between adolescent cannabis (marijuana) use and psychosis. Jonathan has a PhD in clinical psychology and he is currently a research psychologist at the University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development. His research focuses largely on the relationship between people's environments that influence their mental health. He has conducted a number of longitudinal studies using cohorts of identical and fraternal twins, which allow him to tease apart the role of genetic vs. environmental factors in different psychiatric outcomes. The conversation  focuses mainly on recent twin studies Dr. Schaefer has done looking at the relationship between adolescent cannabis (i.e. marijuana) use, and psychosis. They talk about what psychosis is and what factors are linked to it, historical work on the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis, and the results of Jonathan's recent twin studies & what they mean.USEFUL LINKSSign up for the weekly Mind & Matter newsletter[https://mindandmatter.substack.com/]Download the podcast & follow Nick at his website[https://www.nickjikomes.com]Buy books by M&M guests[https://linktr.ee/mindandmatter_books]Athletic Greens, comprehensive daily nutrition (Free 1-year supply Vitamin D w/ purchase)[https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d3...]Organize your digital highlights & notes w/ Readwise (2 months free w/ sub)[https://readwise.io/nickjikomes/]Follow & Support Nick's work[https://linktr.ee/trikomes]Learn more about our podcast sponsor, Dosist[https://dosist.com]Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nickjikomes)

An interview with Dr. Asavari Manvikar, founder and lead faculty at the Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda, who also teaches at the University of Minnesota and Normandale College.  We talk about what Ayurvedic medicine is, how it differs from the approach of conventional or allopathic medicine, and how using Ayurvedic principles can help support our wellbeing throughout seasonal changes.Mentioned in this episode:Perfect Health by Deepak ChopraAyurveda: The Science of Self Healing by Dr. Vasant LadMN Institute of AyurvedaConnect with Dr. Manvikar on her website: ayuwellnessmn.com

This month's podcast features teaching from Dan Wolpert at Two-Year Academy #39 in Malvern, PA in 2018. He and his wife, Debra, co-taught the topic on Spirituality and Embodiment. The clips in this episode are excerpts from the final lecture of that session. Dan, is author of multiple spiritual formation books, and is Executive Director and co-founder of MICAH, the Minnesota Institute for Contemplation and Healing, spouse, partner, ally, activist, dad. Dan has been a student of the spiritual life since age 21 and has taught in the fields of psychology and spiritual formation in numerous settings. In addition to his retreat and teaching work, Dan provides counseling and spiritual direction services at MICAH. Episode tracks: “Far Side of the Sea,” “Versailles,” and “Fearless” by Amy Stroup, used with permission.

We're dropping a bonus track today because we think you need to hear this conversation RIGHT NOW. This is the recording from our show launch event at the Minnesota Institute of Art in Minneapolis. Hear our hosts Myrl Beam and Andrea Jenkins in dialogue with LaSaia Wade (Brave Space Alliance) and Diamond Stylz (Black Transwomen Inc). They discuss the uprisings against white supremacy and police brutality, the relationship between anti-Black racism and COVID-19, and how YOU can help them in their work. The audio is a little wonky because it's a Zoom call. Transcription will be up on our website soon. Special thanks to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Third Thursday Event Host Ameriprise, to the Mark and Mary Goff Fiterman Lecture Fund, and especially to Anniessa Antar. ******* Donate: Black Visions Collective Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund The Okra Project For the Gworls - Medical Fund G.L.I.T.S. - Gays and Lesbians Living In a Transgender Society The Marsha P. Johnson Institute Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project Art Hoe Collective Homeless Black Trans Women Fund Trans Women of Color Collective Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative The Transgender District Borealis Philanthropy Trans Justice Funding Project ************

In this episode, we’re joined by Dan Wolpert who is Academy faculty, Upper Room Books author, Upper Room eLearning facilitator and teacher, Executive Director and co-founder of MICAH, the Minnesota Institute for Contemplation and Healing, spouse, partner, ally, activist, dad. Dan has been a student of the spiritual life since age 21 and has taught in the fields of psychology and spiritual formation in numerous settings. In addition to his retreat and teaching work, Dan provides counseling and spiritual direction services at MICAH. He is also the author of “Leading a Life with God, the practice of spiritual leadership", “Creating a Life with God: the call of ancient prayer practices", co-author of “Meeting God in Virtual Reality", and most recently “The Collapse of the Three Story Universe: Christianity in an age of Science”. Dan lives in Minneapolis, MN just two blocks from where George Floyd was killed. Claire and Dan's conversation is an important one, especially for white people. Dan helps illumine the spiritual life as THE life, encompassing all things from justice to activism to prayer to healthcare to work.

Who is advocating for the underserved and under-recognized women in the farming business?  Hailing from Wisconsin, Lisa Kivirist is an author, women-farmer, cottage-food activist, and highly-accomplished entrepreneur. So needless to say, she knows a thing or two about vocation diversification! Lisa is a Senior Fellow Endowed Chair in Agricultural Systems at the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Minnesota, focusing on identifying opportunities to champion leadership development among female farmers and rural women.  She founded and leads the Rural Women’s Project of the Midwest Organic Sustainable Education Service, an award-winning initiative championing female farmers and food-based entrepreneurs. We’ve got so very much to talk about here and not nearly enough time to do it, so don’t miss out on this info-jammed episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast!   You’ll hear: What lured Lisa into farming? 1:44 What Lisa was aiming for when she started an organic farm 3:52 How she transitioned from farmer to farmer *and* advocate 5:24 What prompted Lisa to write ‘Soil Sisters?’ 6:26 What specific challenges women face in farming 7:32 What advantages women have in farming 11:05 What (if any) funding options women farmers have 13:14 How the Soil Sisters event began 15:47 What MOSES In Her Boots is all about 19:09 Why Lisa focuses on collaborative learning 23:39 What Lisa’s book ‘Homemade For Sale’ is all about 28:44 What steps most states require you to take in order to go through with food product development 32:31 How Lisa ensures her products stand out in the market 34:00 Some of the cottage food entrepreneurs Lisa has worked with and their projects 38:18  What happened with Lisa’s lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin about the ban of baked goods sales 41:04 About the biggest opportunities for farmers in 2020 46:10 The biggest mistake Lisa sees newer farmers making 49:08 The scoop with Lisa’s new bakery 52:02 What Lisa’s favorite farming tool is 57:16 Where you can find out more about Lisa and her work 58:23   About the Guest:Farmer, author, agriculture advocate, innkeeper, parent, passionate food preserver and zucchini enthusiast. Lisa Kivirist thrives on wearing multiple hats under the sustainable agriculture umbrella, deeply rooted and based on her family's farm in southwestern Wisconsin. Resources: http://www.innserendipity.com/ https://lisakivirist.wixsite.com/soilsistersbook https://homemadeforsale.wixsite.com/homemadeforsale Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisakivirist/

Join us for a conversation with Dan Wolpert of the Minnesota Institute for Contemplation And Healing talk about how to stay spiritually grounded. Hear him share about how leaders can stay spiritually grounded, how they can offer the same for their congregations, and experience an imaginative contemplative exercise that you can use in your context. [...]

7/16 Professor Lawrence Rudnick from the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics at the University of Minnesota came on to help the crew more deeply understand the Fermi paradox.

Adam Linz joins us once again for part two. Adam is a well-known bass player in the Twin Cities jazz scene. He co-leads the internationally award-winning group Fat Kid Wednesdays with childhood friends Mike Lewis and JT Bates, touring extensively throughout Europe and North America. Adam has taught at Macalester College, Augsburg College, Minnesota Institute … Continue reading "Adam Linz, bass, Part Two"

Adam Linz joins us once again for part two. Adam is a well-known bass player in the Twin Cities jazz scene. He co-leads the internationally award-winning group Fat Kid Wednesdays with childhood friends Mike Lewis and JT Bates, touring extensively throughout Europe and North America. Adam has taught at Macalester College, Augsburg College, Minnesota Institute …Continue reading "Adam Linz, bass, Part Two"

Adam is a well-known bass player in the Twin Cities jazz scene. He co-leads the internationally award-winning group Fat Kid Wednesdays with childhood friends Mike Lewis and JT Bates, touring extensively throughout Europe and North America. Adam has taught at Macalester College, Augsburg College, Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth and EDAM Music outreach in Paris, … Continue reading "Adam Linz, bass, Part One"

Adam is a well-known bass player in the Twin Cities jazz scene. He co-leads the internationally award-winning group Fat Kid Wednesdays with childhood friends Mike Lewis and JT Bates, touring extensively throughout Europe and North America. Adam has taught at Macalester College, Augsburg College, Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth and EDAM Music outreach in Paris, …Continue reading "Adam Linz, bass, Part One"

04/10 Lawrence Rudnick Distinguished Teaching Professor for the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics School of Physics & Astronomy for University of Minnesota (yes very smart and very credible) he helps the crew understand the discovery of a black hole.

Lisa Kivirist, an old hand at this whole Rootstock Radio thing (listen to her other episode here!) is still involved with supporting, empowering and connecting women farmers through Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) and serves as a Senior Fellow, Endowed Chair in Agricultural Systems at the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Minnesota. Recently, Lisa has also redoubled her efforts around cottage food activism in Wisconsin. Fighting for people to be able to sell low-risk foods, like cookies for instance, that they make in their own kitchens is really common sense to Lisa. "what we're talking about is actually the 'oldest' newest thing," she says, reminding us that before commercial kitchens were even a concept people sold goods they'd cooked in their home kitchens almost exclusively.

In this episode, evolutionary biologist Rob Wallace reads "The Sea is History" by Derek Walcott and discusses the importance of questioning historical narratives that justify the status quo. Wallace was alt-CDC before it was a Twitter handle. He blogs at Farming Pathogens and is the author of “Big Farms Make Big Flu: Dispatches on Infectious Disease, Agribusiness, and the Nature of Science,” in which he presents research drawing lines between the economic model of corporate farming and the emergence of new, deadlier strains of influenza. He's based at the University of Minnesota Institute for Global Studies. "The Sea is History," by Derek Walcott appears in the collection Selected Poems published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Keep up with Rob Wallace at Farming Pathogens. As always, the Haiku Hotline (612-440-0643) is open for your short poems and poetic musings. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe on RadioPublic, iTunes, or Stitcher. https://radiopublic.com/interesting-people-reading-poetry-60aNDL/ep/s1!97a6d#t=294

This week on IAQ Radio we welcome Andrew Streifel. Andrew J. Streifel is a Hospital Environment Specialist with the Department of Environmental Health & Safety at the University of Minnesota. Whenever there is a high profile hospital acquired infection one of the first names that comes to mind is Andy Streifel. Mr. Streifel has been involved in the investigation of over 80 clusters of infection related to hospital air quality. He has served as a consultant in over 400 hospitals worldwide on a variety of indoor air quality issues, water microbial contamination and has investigated clusters of bacterial infections due to unsanitary clinical practice. His current research interests involve energy management impact on infection prevention and validation of the air and water safety in healthcare facilities. Andy is a registered Environmental Health Specialist in Minnesota. He currently serves as an invited nonvoting member on the Maintenance Committee for the SSPC 170: ASHRAE Standard for Ventilation of Health Care Facilities 2008 - present. Mr. Streifel is also serving on the revision committee for the 2014 edition of the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. He has served on this committee since 1994 and has participated in the development of the 1996, 2001, and 2006, 2010, 2014 & 2018 editions. In addition Mr. Streifel has served on the Special Project committee that authored the HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics. He was an author on ASHRAE published articles on Ventilation for the Protection of Immune Compromised Patients-1988, Construction Impact on Indoor Air Quality-1995 and Air Leakage Analysis of Special Ventilation Hospital Rooms-2008. Mr. Streifel has assisted University of Minnesota Institute of Technology & School of Public Health as technical advisor on filtration, patient room airflow studies and particle management projects. He also serves on the National Air Duct Cleaners Association Standards Committee. In addition, he is an author in over 50 articles, published in the academic and professional journals, related to ventilation and water quality in health care.

This week on IAQ Radio we welcome Andrew Streifel. Andrew J. Streifel is a Hospital Environment Specialist with the Department of Environmental Health & Safety at the University of Minnesota. Whenever there is a high profile hospital acquired infection one of the first names that comes to mind is Andy Streifel. Mr. Streifel has been involved in the investigation of over 80 clusters of infection related to hospital air quality. He has served as a consultant in over 400 hospitals worldwide on a variety of indoor air quality issues, water microbial contamination and has investigated clusters of bacterial infections due to unsanitary clinical practice. His current research interests involve energy management impact on infection prevention and validation of the air and water safety in healthcare facilities. Andy is a registered Environmental Health Specialist in Minnesota. He currently serves as an invited nonvoting member on the Maintenance Committee for the SSPC 170: ASHRAE Standard for Ventilation of Health Care Facilities 2008 - present. Mr. Streifel is also serving on the revision committee for the 2014 edition of the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. He has served on this committee since 1994 and has participated in the development of the 1996, 2001, and 2006, 2010, 2014 & 2018 editions. In addition Mr. Streifel has served on the Special Project committee that authored the HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics. He was an author on ASHRAE published articles on Ventilation for the Protection of Immune Compromised Patients-1988, Construction Impact on Indoor Air Quality-1995 and Air Leakage Analysis of Special Ventilation Hospital Rooms-2008. Mr. Streifel has assisted University of Minnesota Institute of Technology & School of Public Health as technical advisor on filtration, patient room airflow studies and particle management projects. He also serves on the National Air Duct Cleaners Association Standards Committee. In addition, he is an author in over 50 articles, published in the academic and professional journals, related to ventilation and water quality in health care.

Today's theme: Future of Childhood (in time for Children's Day) Perhaps the most obvious and yet perplexing thing about children's day is coming to the realisation that every man and living creature on this earth was once a child. It is something that is universal and encompasses us all - despite how we may feel about it. Children's Day is a day designed to celebrate that concept of youth - a concept that often might go amiss were it not for such celebrations. For most of the world, official children's day holidays began in the 20th century. While most countries have an official children's day - not all celebrate them to the extent that we see here in South Korea where, of course, it is a public holiday for all. The Conversationalist with Professor Ross Thompson - Teaching Specialist, Early Childhood Education, University of Minnesota - Institute of Child Development - Podcast - Teaching with the Body in Mind co-host “We all want to provide our children with the best environment to thrive and realize their potential. But we can also take this too far and put excessive pressure on them. What could be the harm of this and how do we escape this trap?” “Children these days spend more time with gadgets and screens rather than playing outside putting dirt on their hands. How do you think this can change the childhood as we know it?” AND Karen Choi - Section Chief at Save the Children Korea, International Program Department “Starting from 2012, Save the Children Korea has annually published Child Well-Being Composite Index, with Institute of Social Welfare at Seoul National University. We can all agree with the need for child welfare, but why is it important to quantify their well-being and make it into an index?” “Tell us how we can take part in this year's International Children's Marathon held by Save the Children Korea, how we can help children in need by doing so.” A Few Minutes with Amos Never work for a company that makes you bring your own computer. Are you going to bring you own toilet paper? Chair? I knew a kid who started working at a company that made him bring his own personal laptop. I told him "If that breaks at work or on the way to work, do you think they'll buy you a new one?" Next week: Democracy / Election

Susun S. Weed answers 90 minutes of health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Lisa Kivirist. Lisa is a Senior Fellow, Endowed Chair in Agricultural Systems at the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Minnesota, focusing on developing opportunities to champion leadership development among female farmers and rural women.  Her new book in 2016 is Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers, compiling advice, support and resources from over 100 women in the sustainable agriculture movement.  She is also co-author of co-author of Homemade for Sale, Farmstead Chef, ECOpreneuring and Rural Renaissance and founded and leads the Rural Women’s Project of the Midwest Organic Sustainable Education Service. Lisa and her family run Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B in Wisconsin, completely powered by the wind and the sun. this episode Q&A includes: • drugs have side effects and direction of action- herbs work in a multitude of ways... • shoulder and neck tension- hypericum tincture and oil.. • baby with thrush- yogurt in the mouth and plantain oil or ointment on diaper rash.. • torn ligament- comfrey drunk as infusion and used as poultice- infusions are not drugs- there is no dose.. • comfrey and pyrrolizidine alkaloids.. • check out Susun's Time Monk Radio show for information on Leonotis leonurus- Lion's tail.. • dermatitis- rubbed the wrong way, trapped in our skin... • no other food is as beneficial to our health as fish- cardiovascular, brain and whole body health.. • stye on eye- chickweed.. • hypericum oil used as sunscreen.. • motherwort tincture daily- cystic acne gone!           

If business planning and the thought of writing a business plan makes your eyes glaze over, fasten your seat belt as host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner explores how to simplify the process so you can unlock the secret to more business success with Carl Baumann.   WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT BUSINESS PLANNING: How business planning leads to more achievement and success  The essential elements of a solid business plan Where entrepreneurs often get stuck in business planning process and how to get unstuck The amount of detail your need in your business plan The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make in business planning And MORE GUEST:  Carl Baumann is a certified business mentor with https://chapelhill.score.org/ (SCORE) specializing in counseling in business planning, strategic planning, general management and management finance & accounting.  In the last 4 years, Carl has had 37 clients launch businesses creating over 151 new jobs.  Carl teaches business planning courses and seminars for SCORE at the Durham Tech, Central Carolina Community College and Wake Tech Small Business Centers.  Carl's work with SCORE is the culmination of a 34 year career, some of it in commercial banking with First Citizens Bank and most of it with the Miller Brewing Company in numerous financial positions including Brewery Controller, Corporate Controller and Group Director – Sales & Marketing Finance.  Carl earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UNC Chapel Hill and an Executive MBA from the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA. RELATED RESOURCES:Contact Carl at http://chapelhill.score.org (SCORE) and check out the resources referenced during the show http://sbtdc.org/pdf/startup.pdf (SBTDC Business Start-Up Resource Guide) http://www.sare.org (Building a Sustainable Business – A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses) developed by the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture.  Co-Published by The Sustainable Agriculture Network http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0631208399/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0631208399&linkCode=as2&tag=businconfinow-20&linkId=G4TXVIIG6TLSYLAZ">Strategic Thinking for Smaller Businesses and Divisionshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0133506975/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0133506975&linkCode=as2&tag=businconfinow-20&linkId=CBNT3YR3N4WM6JJ5">Preparing Effective Business Plans: An Entrepreneurial Approach (2nd Edition) (Pearson Entrepreneurship)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933895462/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1933895462&linkCode=as2&tag=businconfinow-20&linkId=4WTP6MWE27H4W6UO">Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies (Successful Business Plan Secrets and Strategies)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933895411/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1933895411&linkCode=as2&tag=businconfinow-20&linkId=EYGJ4E5LBGE6KL46">Six-Week Start-Up: A step-by-step program for starting your business, making money, and achieving your goals!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470876417/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0470876417&linkCode=as2&tag=businconfinow-20&linkId=7IH26GTGPT2TLJBE">Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengershttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0974080136/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0974080136&linkCode=as2&tag=businconfinow-20&linkId=LEY2NDVZCDBT56RU">Successful Business Research: Straight to the Numbers You Need -...

I love working with the pigs, I love driving the tractors, I love attempting to fix the tractors, I love building fence, I love a lot about farming (even the dirty work), but I'm not a big fan of running the numbers and big time planning. What I'm trying to say is that I'm six years into my on-farm journey and I have never completed a business plan ... although I have started a few times. My thoughts on farm business planning have changed recently, as in they've done a complete 180º turn, and I'm in the process of working on my plan. The big question is why have I had such a change of heart ... The main reason for the my heart of change can be summed up in one phrase, "Something needs to change." I have some idea of things that could change on the farm that would help the business and the family, but I've come to the conclusion that a real life Farm Business Plan could really come in handy. I think it will be especially helpful when it comes to things like communication, taking emotion out of the decisions, goal setting, and plans for the future of the farm. There is one problem though ... I feel completely incapable of making a business plan! Luckily I have resources ... here they are: Building a Sustainable Business Workbook from The Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (This is the one that I'm using and I love it because not only does it have the information, but it has case studies from other farms as well) Online Worksheets from the workbook mentioned above ... Do you have any tips, tricks, or experiences when it comes to creating your Farm Business Plan? I'd love to continue the discussion in the comments below! As always, I want to thank you so much for listening and supporting the show with your encouragement and reviews on iTunes! I am continually working to produce a better show, and I'm thankful for all of the listeners sticking with me as I learn. If you do enjoy the show, don't forget that you can subscribe on iTunes and leave a five star rating and review (by clicking the link). If you are an Android phone user you can also subscribe on the free Stitcher App. It is so very encouraging to know that people are listening and enjoying the show! I would love to hear your questions, show ideas, or comments about the show. Feel free to shoot me an e-mail! As always you can follow along with "The Beginning Farmer" and Crooked Gap Farm by checking out these links ... Crooked Gap Farm Crooked Gap Farm on Facebook Crooked Gap Farm on Twitter