Episode 78 – Marcy Kernez – Eagles Nest Massage Therapy
 
Marcy talks about the long history of massage as a health practice. How it evolved in the U.S. and in Duluth, MN. Then she shares her history of massage and her 30 years in her business at Eagles Nest Massage. We learn what sets the experience of Eagles Nest Massage business model apart from many other massage therapy businesses and… Read more »
Episode 77 – Wendy Grethen – Up North Excursions and Community Enhancement Organizer
 
THIS is a busy, varied, community experience minded lady. Wendy organizes day excursions that she invites us to ride along, save some gas, relax and chat with our friends, meet new friends or take a nap during our day excursion. She is also a teacher, speaker, film maker, arts and craft fair organizer, dulcimer player and teacher enhancing lives… Read more »
Episode 75 – Interview with Vinod Gupta on Happiness
 
What is happiness? When Vinod retired, he felt like he had all the great things in life, but he felt he wasn’t as happy or fulfilled as he could be. He talks about his search and his findings. What makes us happy, and how do we influence and support our own happiness? How do we set ourselves up in life… Read more »
Episode 74 – Dale Lewis – Financial Wellness
 
Financial wellness is an important piece of our wellness puzzle. Dale Lewis shares her perspective and years of experience with some basic, good financial practices. She was the president of Park State Bank for 35 years. Now she loves to work with people and businesses as an independent consultant. Helping them find and structure financing when buying a business, manage… Read more »
Episode 73 – Dr. Jason Buffington – Lifestyle Medicine and Plant Based Diets
 
A packed conversation with Dr. Jason Buffington. A family practice physician for 20 years and most recently practicing lifestyle medicine. He shares his journey to what brought him to a plant based diet over the last 6 years or so. What do we talk about? He shares what he has learned from his research: Gut bacteria Food sensitivities Introducing beans… Read more »
Episode 72 – Malcolm Macaulay – The LightSpeed Lift
 
Malcolm Macaulay shares how the LightSpeed Lift helps everyone from physical therapy patients to elite runners. Have you heard of the LightSpeed Lift? The short story – it takes 25 lbs off your body weight, so you can move with less weight, allowing your body to condition and strengthen differently – and potentially allowing your movement to be easier if… Read more »
Episode 70 – Barb Bengtson – Perception Coaching Talks Strengths Finder and More
 
Barb Bengtson Certified life and executive coach Education consultant Certified Gallup Strengths coach Certified Emotional Intelligence coach Barb’s mission is to work with Individuals, Families and Teams. She helps people build understanding of themselves and those around them to increase success working together or on your own goals increasing effectiveness and efficiency in a way that is authentic to you…. Read more »