Be A Better Being

Repeat guest and The Nadas band member Jason Walsmith and his wife (and new guest!) Emma Walsmith made the decision to pursue sobriety after noticing how the heavy drinking culture of the music industry affected them. They discuss the concept of being 'sober curious', the challenges and benefits of living without alcohol, and how their decision has impacted their personal lives and relationships. They highlight the import...

Vicki Baker Harris is recognized as a “Top 100 Visionary” in Education by the
Global Forum for Education and Learning (2020-2021), Vicki is at the forefront of innovation and strategy in faculty and leadership development. A faculty member and Fulbright Specialist Alumna, Vicki’s goal is to help faculty members, colleges, and universities thrive. 

She is author of several books, as well as over 110 peer-reviewed journa...

Renee Jahnke is a pharmacist turned holistic practitioner on a mission to
help busy women live their healthiest, happiest lives possible. She walked
away from a 26 year career as a pharmacist because she was burning the
candle at both ends, taking care of everyone except herself and it took a
toll on her mental and physical health. Renee uses her experience and
training in functional lab testing to reveal the he...

Tahverlee Anglen is an author, high priestess, and Temple Keeper of the Moon Temple Mystery School. She and Michelle dive into her journey of self-discovery, the awakening of her spiritual side, and the significance of understanding energy and connection. The conversation delves into the challenges women face regarding empowerment and the concept of the 'witch wound,' as well as the importance of choice in shaping one&apo...

From small towns to the global stage, fitness is key to being a better being. Dale Benedict is the owner of The Training Studio in Louisville, Kentucky. Established in 1996, Dale's gym focuses on a comprehensive approach to fitness, emphasizing functional dynamic movements, core strength, balance, and body stabilization. With over 25 years of experience, including completing 35 marathons and eight Ironman events, Dale shares i...

Tracy Duhaney is a heart disease survivor who's made a career out of empowering others to discover their inner CEOs. Shares her wealth of knowledge on leadership, particularly for women in the workplace, and dives into her heart health story and the importance of symptom awareness and knowing your numbers. Similarly, understanding oneself is a key piece of achieving leadership excellence. Tune in for advice on maintaining a he...

Adam Reiber is an army veteran turned corporate wellbeing advocate. He shares his journey from a challenging childhood and a 20-year military career to earning two master's degrees and fulfilling his current role in crafting employee wellbeing in the corporate sector. He discusses his experiences with near-death encounters, his transition into leadership development, and the importance of building self-efficacy and resilience....

This week Michelle invites all of you to her annual vision board workshop! She reflects on her own initial skepticism and shares how vision boards have helped her transform her mindset and achieve her objectives. If you want to reach your goals and dreams, it's important to set clear intentions, understand your why, and actively participate in the process. Let's look back on the past year, celebrate our wins, and set ours...

Sasha joins Michelle for the final episode of the year to reflect and look to the future. A lot has happened and a lot has changed!

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Atousa Raissyan is a healer, shaman, speaker, author, and more. Today she shares her journey from immigrating as child, her pivot from an engineering career to healing, and the process of overcoming fear through heartfulness. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, personal responsibility, and trusting one's inner guidance. Atousa's insights and practical advice offer incredible guidance for those looking to release t...

Eric McCalpine embodies the principles of faith, family, and fitness. Today, he shares his journey growing up in a large, close-knit family in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and how his upbringing shaped his values and habits. As Thanksgiving approaches, Eric's stories of familial love, fitness dedication, and spiritual gratitude provide timely inspiration. Learn about the importance of intentionality in family relationships, maintainin...

Veteran Kristal Alfonso is the Wine Yogi. After an injury in the Air Force changed her life forever she discovered yoga and used her GI education opportunities to pursue the culinary degree that led her to becoming a level 2 sommelier. Kristal's story is full of twists and turns but it's real, and a testament to the fact that no matter what you go through, your health is in your hands. Through her story, Kristal and Miche...

This week Michelle shares her interview from earlier this month on the Mandy Connell Show! And it's all about strength training. Michelle has had the privilege of being on Mandy's show close to 50 times over the last five years, and this is her favorite conversation they've ever had.

You can listen to Mandy's appearance on episode 31, Healthy Habits, from all the way back in April 2022 here.

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Mariah Prussia is a motivational speaker, professor, non-profit founder, and more with a diverse background in personal training, self defense, and mixed martial arts. She's here to talk confidence, its significance in personal growth, and methods to cultivate it from a young age. Mariah shares insights on the importance of learning from failure, effective communication, and how to support and empower children (and adults) to ...

Peach Grayson wrote the book on menopause. Well, at least three of them. After her own tumultuous menopause journey, she realized there were a lot of women, men, and even doctors in desperate need of menopause knowledge. Michelle wraps up Healthy Aging Month with a crucial conversation on importance of understanding menopause for both women and men. Peach discusses her series of books aimed at demystifying the big M with humor and ...

Kalia Garrido is the founder of Healthy Women Leaders. With Michelle she discusses the inspiration behind the organization, the launch of her new book, and the core life lessons surrounding radical self-care. Kalia also shares her journey from running a tech development company to creating a community focused on wellness, networking, and personal growth. They dive into the importance of knowing yourself, managing stress, and implem...

Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health struggles. It may be distressing to some listeners.

Ethnographer Jinhyun Shin has been preventing suicides since a fateful phone call at age 15. He highlights the role loneliness and lack of real connection play in suicide, reminds us that the descent to suicidal ideation is never sudden, and urges us to abandon the idea of normal. Jin and Michelle also expl...

Michelle wraps up National Wellness Month with guests Tripp Parks and Bret Huotari, who share their expertise in coaching, genetic testing, and senior fitness. The conversation delves into their collaborative efforts to offer tailored health programs, the importance of holistic wellness, and the benefits of focusing on seniors' fitness. Tripp and Bret also discuss the challenges and misconceptions around health and the signifi...

Tyneka Pack, founder and CEO of ImPACKt Fitness, is all about empowering women. She shares personal fitness journey from working out ten years ago to founding a fitness company that primarily serves women, especially female entrepreneurs and businesswomen. Tyneka discusses her background, the impact of bodybuilding on her confidence, and how her passion for fitness led her to launch ImPACKt Fitness. She emphasizes the importance of...