Mind Body Spirit Living Podcast

Mind Body Spirit Living is a lifestyle radio show and podcast that allows you to refresh and explore your understanding of holistic living, with a focus on practical applications that can create positive change. Listen in and join the conversation.

Taking Time with Chris Kann - Aired 7-16-17 07/17/2017

What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur with Markus Kasunich - Aired 7-9-17 07/10/2017

What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur with Markus Kasunich - Aired 7-9-17 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 . /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5521413

The Business of Entertaining with Doug Nicholson - Aired 7-2-17 07/03/2017

The Entrepreneurial Adventure with Steve August - Aired 6-25-17 06/26/2017

A Bold Entrepreneur Amongst Giants with Sunday Muniz - Aired 6-18-17 06/19/2017

The Business of Creativity and Communications with Jen Dooley - Aired 6-11-17 06/12/2017

The Business of Creativity and Communications with Jen Dooley - Aired 6-11-17 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 . /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5438616

A Plumb Role as Entrepreneur with Austin Schultz - Aired 6-4-17 06/05/2017

Loving Your Work with Chris Kann - Aired 5-28-17 05/29/2017

Positive Perspectives on Re-Invigorating Work with Lori Kuhn - Aired 5-21-17 05/22/2017

Changing Careers to Re-Invigorate Work with Anne Reed - Aired 5-14-17 05/15/2017

Changing Careers to Re-Invigorate Work with Anne Reed - Aired 5-14-17 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 . /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5356038

Feeling Inspired and Connected in Your Work with Markus Kasunich - Aired 5-7-17 05/08/2017

Feeling Inspired and Connected in Your Work with Markus Kasunich - Aired 5-7-17 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 . /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5335441

Your Career, Your Most Valuable Asset with Mike Haubrich - Aired 4-30-17 05/01/2017

Your Career, Your Most Valuable Asset with Mike Haubrich - Aired 4-30-17 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 . /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5317541

Preparing for an Inspired Career with Paige Weslaski - Aired 4-23-17 04/24/2017

Preparing for an Inspired Career with Paige Weslaski - Aired 4-23-17 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 , 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 . /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5295016

Career 180s with Mike Harris - Aired 4-16-17 04/18/2017

Career 180s with Mike Harris - Aired 4-16-17 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: For more information about Mike Harris and Patina Solutions, go to . /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5274929

Re-Invigorating Work with Patricia Clason - Aired 4-9-17 04/16/2017

Re-Invigorating Work with Patricia Clason - Aired 4-9-17 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: /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5270900

Spirit Connections with Caroline Clapper - Aired 4-1-17 04/02/2017

The Healing Power of Music with Angel Lawrie - Aired 3-25-17 03/26/2017

The Healing Power of Music with Angel Lawrie - Aired 3-25-17 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. /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5204357

Tackling Life's Challenges with Inky Johnson - Aired 3-18-17 03/19/2017

Tackling Life's Challenges with Inky Johnson - Aired 3-18-17 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 /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5182768

Wealth Building Habits with Mike Haubrich - Aired 3-11-17 03/12/2017

Habits For a New and Better You with Byron Morrison - Aired 3-4-17 03/05/2017

Habits For a New and Better You with Byron Morrison - Aired 3-4-17 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: For more information about Byron, please go to . /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5141250

Stop Waiting, Get Motivated with Markus Kasunich - Aired 2-25-17 02/26/2017

Stop Waiting, Get Motivated with Markus Kasunich - Aired 2-25-17 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 . /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5117656

Aging Well with Deborah Heiser - Aired 2-18-17 02/19/2017

Focusing on Healthy Habits with Dr. Scott Sheriff - Aired 2-11-17 02/12/2017

Focusing on Healthy Habits with Dr. Scott Sheriff - Aired 2-11-17 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 . /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5076657

Centering Habits for Mind and Body with Jessika Mikol - Aired 2-4-17 02/05/2017

Centering Habits for Mind and Body with Jessika Mikol - Aired 2-4-17 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. /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5056714

Writing and Communication Habits You Need Now with Gina Siegert - Aired 1-28-17 01/30/2017

Writing and Communication Habits You Need Now with Gina Siegert - Aired 1-28-17 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. /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5037881

Stories of War and Peace with David Sanchez - Aired 1-21-17 01/23/2017

Stories of War and Peace with David Sanchez - Aired 1-21-17 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. /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/5014421

In Pursuit of Stories with Ted Perry - Aired 1-14-17 01/15/2017

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Rethinking Family Stories with Barry Krost - Aired 12-24-16 12/26/2016

Rethinking Family Stories with Barry Krost - Aired 12-24-16 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 /episode/index/show/mindbodyspiritliving/id/4941859

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