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Finding Fertile Ground Podcast: Stories of Grit, Resilience, and Connection
Trigger warning: sexual assault, trauma, mental health, and suicideBorn in Vail, CO, Katrina spent her first five years living on the side of a mountain. Raised by her mom and grandma, she comes from a family of strong women. From 2013 to 2017, Katrina experienced a perfect storm of events that nearly ended her life. After college, she saved as much money as she could to fund six months of travel. She began in Ubud, Bali, where she had an intimate experience with a healer there. Bali captured her heart, just as it did mine. She did an internship to learn Reiki, which opened up a new door. A great follower of intuition, she said, “I think India’s next.” It was incredibly challenging to travel alone in India. After the open atmosphere in Bali, Katrina had to learn how to put up boundaries traveling as a single woman. She was drawn to a town called Tiruvannamalai, a pilgrimage site for Shiva worshippers. Katrina thought it would be a ripe place to begin exploring what it means to be a person on earth. She did a lot of meditation and had deep soul conversations. But first she was sexually assaulted.India is rife with sexual assault problems. The police, doctors, and judges are insensitive towards victims, and 80 percent of victims never tell anyone about it. Terrified, she called a friend who jumped into action, connecting Katrina with an underground network of women who support sexual assault survivors. Even though what happened was horrific, Katrina found an amazing circle of new friends in this group. She stayed in India for another few months to work through her trauma. When she returned to the US, she found the experience had changed her and disrupted who she was. She found it difficult to reintegrate into life with PTSD. Then in 2015, she survived a stroke. The stroke caused random panic attacks, depression, and personality changes. A year later, she was diagnosed with a serious case of PCOS and doctors recommended a hysterectomy. She also was in an emotionally abusive relationship. It wasn’t until she figured out she’d rather be homeless than in that relationship that she finally found the courage to walk out the door. Still experiencing migraines, depression, and PTSD, Katrina felt too ashamed to talk to her friends about her anxiety. Soon she began contemplating suicide so she checked into the hospital. They put her into a room with only a bed in complete darkness, and no one came to check on her for 12 hours. It was horrible and retraumatizing. After they finally came in to inform her they had found a bed, she called her mom, who flew from Colorado to help. On anti-anxiety meds, Katrina felt like a zombie. She knew the drugs weren’t helping, so her mom had to fight to get her out. Once you sign yourself in, it’s hard to get out, and that too was traumatic.Katrina’s hospitalization lit a spark inside her. For the first time since she began experiencing depression and anxiety, she felt angry. After taking a ride through the mental health care system, she discovered how traumatizing it can be for people who are struggling. Then Katrina started to reclaim herself. A few days after she left the hospital, she went into nature. She hiked into the woods, found an old growth cedar tree, and sat with the tree for five to six hours. Something shifted in her. Katrina found herself making frequent trips to the woods. She discovered that nature was a far better therapist (at least in her case). Now Katrina is a certified nature and forest therapy guide, soulful mentor, and intuitive healer. Her business, The Nature in You, helps people navigate anxiety, depression, and stress. She still suffers from depression and anxiety, but they no longer control her life. Now she uses them as fuel to help others in a unique way that is effective and restorative.
In this episode, we mixed it up a bit. Instead of interviewing one neighbor, I am actually interviewing three neighbors. You may have seen these amazing neighbors on the cover and feature article in the “Meet your Neighbors” section of the March 2020 edition of the 12 Oaks Living Magazine, or getting their cajun, low-country boil on at the 12 Oaks, Club’s Mardi Gras Party, or hosting the end of Summer Slam at the Pond. One of these neighbors is also responsible for the daily “pee in your pants jokes” on the 12 Oaks Community Facebook page. We also talk about insurance, relationships, jokes, hockey, sports cars, and of course Frozen 2. Ryan Wagner is a 3rd generation State Farm Agent. Ryan was born and raised in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Ryan is a trivia extraordinaire, enjoys playing golf, and is an avid runner. Katrina Wagner is the owner of Goosehead Independent Insurance Agency. She was born and raised in Capac, Michigan. At the age of 27, Katrina was a Dale Carnegie Instructor for seven years. She has also been a music minister since 1995. Their daughter Ellorie started kindergarten this year and is all things Frozen 2. She can often be found cruising the neighborhood in her sports car. It was great “Hangin’ Out with the Wagners.” They are a blast and a very special family. In This Episode: [03:19] Welcome Ryan, Katrina, and Ellorie Wagner. They are our 17th “P” in the pod[cast]. [04:49] We have all come to love Ryan’s “pee in your pants” jokes on the 12 Oaks Community Facebook page. [07:21] Ellorie, their soon to be six-year-old daughter loves all things Frozen 2 and driving her sports car around the neighborhood. [08:45] Katrina had a great childhood and is one of three strong and capable girls. She is the baby of the family. [09:21] Katrina shares all about growing up on a dirt road and riding around on her banana seat bike. Her parents were amazing gardeners and taught them to live by the earth. [10:47] After high school she went to Japan as an exchange student. She shares this experience and it was a life-changing experience. [13:13] Wendell connected with Katrina because he is also the baby of the family. His mom was a major seamstress. [13:49] Ryan had a unique early childhood experience living in a foster care home. [15:24] Ryan learned how to skate and his parents signed him up for a hockey league at age 5. He played hockey all the way through high school. He played baseball for most of high school as well. [17:32] Katrina shares about her new blog on Instagram called The Pretend Food Blog. She started the blog to be a tourist in her own town. [19:31] Ryan shares about the half marathon where he got to run out of the tunnel at Lambeau Field. He was so proud of this accomplishment because he is not a natural long-distance runner. [21:21] He has his eyes and feet set on conquering the Annual Walt Disney World half-marathon. [22:01] Hard work, persistence, and giving back are Ryan’s top values. Katrina shares the importance of investing in yourself and others. [24:46] Katrina shares about the importance of being aware of what the people in your life need even if they can’t say it and showing up for them. [26:34] Ryan shares about the hard work he put in at his first job at the golf club and how after a rough year it finally paid off. [29:53] Ryan joined the Kiwanis Club and later became president. [32:21] Ryan actually tried to avoid the insurance field at first, but then he realized the power of helping families with important insurance needs. [33:33] Katrina became a small business owner right out of school and much faster than she had anticipated. She is really passionate about owning her own business. [35:27] In the class of 2012 Ryan received national recognition as one of the top 100 new insurance agents with State Farm. [37:02] Ryan really focused on the people and processes in his business. [38:58] Ryan’s learned it is important to hire for his weakness. [40:42] In order to be successful in business you have to create visibility and that leads to credibility and ultimately profitability. [41:04] Katrina’s business philosophy is to surround yourself with people with like minds and like goals and be a part of their success. [42:44] She engages with other people in a way that is intentional and genuine because ultimately it comes down to relationships. [44:34] She is all about collaboration over competition. [45:16] Ellorie joins Wendell and shares that she likes math and reading best at school this year. She wants to be a dentist when she grows up. [46:26] Katrina was the co-partner of the Summer Slam at the Pond. [47:59] The biggest benefit of the Summer Slam at the Pond was that people were able to get together and for just a few hours it seemed like it was back to normal. Another big event is coming soon. [49:05] Ryan’s has always used humor to alleviate difficult situations. Some of his humor is sarcasm and got him in trouble growing up. [50:32] Ryan is happy that his jokes bring laughter to the community during these difficult times. [51:58] Ellorie shares some of her own jokes. [52:57] Ryan and Katrina share how they met online. [54:46] Their first four dates were all within five nights. Then Katrina shares her version. [56:26] They share how they knew they were soul mates. [58:03] what’s it like hanging out with Charlie, their 6 ½-year-old Maltese dog. [59:55] Charlie watches TV too. He goes on full bark mode if he sees any animals on the TV. [62:05] Why did you choose 12 Oaks? [65:11] The Wagner family has lived in 12 Oaks for a year now. [66:36] What is your fondest, most memorable moment in 12 Oaks? [67:15] Halloween shortly after moving to 12 Oaks was a very fond memory for them. They are really looking forward to this year. [68:42] Katrina, what are you most proud of? [70:57] Investing in young people and giving them fire and confidence is the number one thing she has done aside from being a great mom and wife. [71:59] Ryan, If you had a mulligan in life, what would it be? [73:54] Katrina, when it is time to say farewell, what would Ryan be known for? [75:29] Ryan, when it is time to say farewell, what would Katrina be known for? [79:02] Katrina helps people find those talents they didn’t know they had, embrace them, and making them life long skills they use. [80:24] What question did Wendell not ask that he should have? [81:37] The investment of time her dad made to drive her 90 minutes away for 12 weeks was huge for her. The relationship between a father and the commitment he has to his daughter sets the tone for what kind of man will fill that role in her life in the future. Links and Resources for Episode 18 12 Oaks Community Website Team Anderson Realty All About Katrina Wagner: Birthplace: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capac,_Michigan Education: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwood_University https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en Where Mrs. “Swagner” transformed the Children’s Choir: http://www.stvalentineschool.com https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tF8iIeBoTK4 eHarmony…The Tale of Two Perspectives: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EHarmony Insurance Agency: https://agents.gooseheadinsurance.com/nc/raleigh/555-fayetteville-road All About Ryan Wagner: Birthplace: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dearborn_Heights,_Michigan Education: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Catholic_Central_High_School https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_State_University Half-Marathons: http://www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com/half-marathon/ https://www.rundisney.com/events/disneyworld/disneyworld-marathon-weekend/ CNBC…The Profit: https://www.cnbc.com/the-profit/ Insurance Agency: https://www.statefarm.com/agent/US/MI/Livonia/Ryan-Wagner-KFZRD4M4BP5
Episode 14 of Monstrosity with David Race is here with Wesley Eure and Kathy Coleman (from "Land of the Lost"), and Katrina Weidman (from Travel Channel)! First up, Wesley Eure and Kathy Coleman talk about playing brothers and sister pair "Will and Holly", on the classic Sid and Marty Krofft 70's sci-fi/paranormal show, "Land of the Lost". David surprises them, with a special guest from their past... Later, David welcomes Katrina Weidman, co-host of Travel Channel's "Portals to Hell" with Jack Osbourne. David and Katrina discover some things they have in common. Then Katrina tells us the scariest ghost incident she's experienced, in her years hosting paranormal shows. It's Monstrosity's first socially distanced episode. And in spite of the required social distancing, the magic is still there! Don't ever miss an episode of "Monstrosity with David Race". Simply click subscribe in whatever podcast platform you listen on, and you'll receive each episode for FREE! Be sure to visit the shows official website, MonstrosityPodcast.com. It has links to all of Monstrosity's and David Race's own social media (both of which you should be following)! Don't forget to share this show with your friends. They'll be happy you did! (This episode brought to you in part by Realsearchresults.com)
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It's a Nerd Out Loud Christmas extravaganza! Christy and Jeremy chat with comedian Cory Michaelis and learn about using tinder to get people to come to your comedy show and what happens when you're in a viral video. Then Katrina is back to share about her and Christy's annual holiday tradition and stay tuned to the very end for a the birth of a new segment! As discussed on the show: - You can find Cory online at http://corymichaelis.com - Watch Cory's episode of Truth or Drink- Find our special episode of Eureka Podcast over at http://www.eurekapodcast.com