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Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYRE-RELEASE of Episode #37 - Daughter diagnosed with SMA Type 1 by Cory PooleOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, we relaunch Cory Poole's episode from early 2025. I welcome Cory Poole to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. We share the inspiring story of Poole family. Their powerful story of love, family, and the strength to overcome life’s toughest challenges is inspiring. Cory Poole, a devoted husband and father whose life was changed forever when his second daughter, Aubrey, began missing developmental milestones shortly after birth. The diagnosis was devastating—Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, a rare genetic disorder with a historically short life expectancy.For Cory and his wif...
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Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #29 - Sobriety - "Everything Is Better Without Alcohol" by Author Todd KinneyOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome author Todd Kinney to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Kinney authored the book, “I Didn’t Believe It Either: One Dad’s Discovery That Everything Is Better Without Alcohol.” Since his college days, Kinney struggled with alcohol and sobriety. He shares his incredible journey of sobriety through honesty, connection, and personal growth. In this episode, Todd delves into the power of embracing vulnerability and the profound impact of confronting one’s struggles head-on. He discusses how getting sober wasn’t just about abstaining from alcohol, but about changing habits, breaking patterns, and building new...
2025-10-2359 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #1 - Survive & Thrive 8791Coach Tim Decorah shares his story of survive and thrive. Episode #1 starts at the beginning. December 2021, Coach Decorah's anxiety ridden life is interrupted by two co-workers who show up at his door to do a wellness check. When there isn't an answer, both co-workers leave. They return a couple of minutes later. Coach Decorah meets them at the door and makes a statement that would transform his life. Coach says, "I NEED HELP." One month later, Coach Decorah returns to his job as a physical education teacher and starts his mental health recovery journey....
2025-10-0218 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #31 - Pregnancy & Medical Induced Coma - "The Miracle That Found Me" by Kelsey TownsendOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Kelsey (McCarthy) Townsend to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. In this heartfelt episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Kelsey Townsend, a mother of four, who fought an 84-day battle with COVID-19 while pregnant with her fourth child.Kelsey’s story is a testament to the power of hope, grit, and the loving support of family, friends, community, and complete strangers. After contracting COVID-19 late in her pregnancy, Kelsey’s condition took a turn for the worse, leading to a medically induced coma that lasted 60 of those grueling days. H...
2025-09-2957 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #32 - Loss of a Parent - "Learning to Live Life a Little Differently" by Katie ValkOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Katie Valk to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Katie shares her deeply moving story of loss and resilience. In August 2021, Katie’s mother tragically passed away, leaving behind her husband and three children. Katie, just a junior in high school at the time, faced uncertainty. She talks openly about how this devastating loss forced her to mature quickly, cope with grief while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy in her life.Through heartbreak and sadness, Katie has learned not only to survive, but to thrive. She reflects on t...
2025-09-2253 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #25 - OCD - "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" by Ryan KruserAccording to an internet search, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) in children and adolescents is between 1% and 3%. The mean age of onset is between 7.5 and 12.5 years. More boys tend to have/develop OCD than do girls at a 3:2 ratio.On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Ryan Kruser into the Buck & Honey's remote studios to share his story about his OCD diagnosis. A two sport star in high school and college, Kruser would struggle with anxiety caused by intrusive or disruptive thoughts that would repeat themselves over and over. The routine of athletics in college...
2025-09-1845 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #55 - Passing of a Parent by Jordan ZirbelOn the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast , I welcome Jordan Zirbel to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. In 2005, Jordan’s life took a turn forever when his mother, Sari, was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, a rare cancer that affects approximately 5 out of 100,000 people. Just a 19 year old student at the University of Wisconsin, Jordan was shielded from the struggles of his mother. His parents would shield him and his younger brother from the ensuing cancer battle.On January 17, 2011, Jordan would become a father for the first time with the birth of his daughter, on the sa...
2025-09-1549 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #15 - Loss of a Son by Mike Chamberlin Talks About the Sudden Death of His Son Max in 2017On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, we welcome Mike Chamberlin into the Buck & Honey's remote studios. This episode was recorded at Mike's home just west of Madison, WI.Mike talks about coping with the sudden death of his son Max. Max moved from Madison, WI to Tempe, Arizona at the end of the summer in 2017. Max would lose his life on September 30, 2017 to a fall from a building.With the support from his family, the love for his grandchildren, and a one day at a time approach, Mike has survived and thrived.He...
2025-09-0842 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #94 - Pressures of Sports, Life, & Starting a Family by Will DecorahOn the next episode (Thurs, Aug. 28th) of Survive & Thrive 8791 the Podcast, I welcome my son, Will Decorah to the Buck & Honey's remote studios to talk about the pressures of sports, the journey he took as a student-athlete through high school & college, and becoming a first time father.Will was a part of two state football championships with the Waunakee Warriors, he was a member of the first boys basketball team to reach the state tournament in school history, and enjoyed two seasons as a manager and one season as player in the Wisconsin...
2025-08-281h 02Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode 93 - Washington DC by Coach DecorahOn the is episode of Survive and Thrive 8791, I share my work journey to Washington, DC and Pennsylvania. The National Prevention Network Conference I attended gave me some really good ideas for my day job.The sights, sounds, and scenery were amazing and I would recommend both places to travel to. The White House, monuments, and other places of DC were very cool to see.In Pennsylvania, I went to the Little League World Series, paid my respects to Jim Thorpe, the greatest athlete of all-time in the community of Jim Thorpe, PA. I then...
2025-08-2647 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #91 - Becoming a Living Donor by Laurie MeixelspergerOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Laurie Meixelsperger to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Laurie is a retired educator who spent decades being of service and educating young minds in her classroom, but perhaps her most powerful gift of service came outside of school—in the form of selfless love for her brother Tim Holmes.In 2007, Laurie became a living kidney donor for her brother. For years, her brother had known a transplant might one day be necessary, and his family had openly talked and prepared to step in if that day arrived. At the...
2025-08-1856 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #90 - Undiagnosed diagnosis by Greg MarshallOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Greg Marshall to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Today, Marshall, a three-time Emmy Award–winning brand and marketing developer whose creative work has represented some of the biggest names in Wisconsin sports and entertainment. Over the years, Marshall has collaborated with former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, “One Call That’s All” high-profile attorney David Gruber, and the Milwaukee Brewers, all through his role at CI Design Inc., a Milwaukee-based company.Marshall’s success story is made even more inspiring by the personal health scare he’s had to overcom...
2025-08-1453 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #89 - 90 Days of Stress by Superintendent Dr. Joe GothardOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Dr. Joe Gothard to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Dr. Gothard, became the leader whose story comes full circle in the very community that called home. A proud graduate of Madison (WI) LaFollette High School, Dr. Joe first made his mark as a standout high school football player, eventually being recruited by the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. But when a nagging knee injury from his senior basketball season ended his dream of playing college football. His life took him in a new direction—one that would lead him to come home twic...
2025-08-111h 08Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #88 - Loss of My Husband by Dawn BoldonOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Dawn Boldon to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. In 2009, Dawn’s life changed when her husband, Bill, lost his courageous battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. Diagnosed in the spring of 2005, Bill endured rounds of radiation and chemotherapy in the hope of overcoming his diagnosis. While surgery to remove the affected portion of his colon was presented as a possible treatment option, Bill decided against that, a decision Dawn had to accept, despite the eventual result. After four years of fighting, Bill passed away, leaving behind a grieving wife and young son...
2025-08-0748 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #87 - Writing a Book by Steve GehrmannOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Steve Gehrmann to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Steve, a self-published author with two books to his credit shares the real, unfiltered journey of writing and publishing his own work. His second book, “The Happy Zone” is a blueprint for achieving happiness in all aspects of life and he’ll talk us through the highs and lows of this creative process. That process was filled with self-doubt, questions, and breakthroughs that led to an enormous amount of satisfaction in July 2021.But Steve Gehrmann’s story isn’t just about writin...
2025-08-0458 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #86 --- My Child Takes Their Life by Ken PenfieldOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Ken Penfield to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. In January 2025, the Penfield family would experience a tragedy no family should have to go through. Their oldest child, Kay, passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Their lives would be changed forever. Ken courageously shares his story about the events that led to that fateful day. Speaking from the heart and fearlessly vulnerable, he walks us through the ups and downs of Kay’s life, talents, achievements, struggles, and the battles they fought since high school. Kay is not defin...
2025-08-011h 08Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #86 - My Child Takes Their Life by Ken PenfieldOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Ken Penfield to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. In January 2025, the Penfield family would experience a tragedy no family should have to go through. Their oldest child, Kay, passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Their lives would be changed forever. Ken courageously shares his story about the events that led to that fateful day. Speaking from the heart and fearlessly vulnerable, he walks us through the ups and downs of Kay’s life, talents, achievements, struggles, and the battles they fought since high school. Kay is not defin...
2025-08-011h 08Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #85 - How Substances Affect the Young Athlete by Dr. Andrew Lokuta & Coach Sean CaseyOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Dr. Andrew Lokuta and Sean Casey to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Recently, Dr. Andrew, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teamed up with registered dietitian and physical preparation coach Sean Casey to share information to a group of parents and student-athletes. Their presentation was clear and backed by science. The decisions young student-athletes make about substances can have lasting effects on their performance, health, and physical development.Dr. Lokuta and Coach Casey explained in detail how just one night of alcohol consumption can impair a student-athlete’s bo...
2025-07-2835 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #84 - Widowmaker by Dick StephensOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Dick Stephens to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Stephens, a multi-sport athlete who also played football and baseball, was one of the key boys basketball players off the bench his junior. In 1964, Dodgeville (WI) High School made history, winning the single class state boys basketball championship. Despite their small enrollment, the Dodgers would advance to the state championship game and shock the state by defeating powerhouse Milwaukee North 59–45. That championship season would remain a highlight in Dick’s life, but it was just the beginning of a splendid professional life marked...
2025-07-241h 10Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #83 - Loss of My Wife by Tim JandtOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Tim Jandt to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Jandt, a familiar radio personality (Tim Scott) in the Madison radio world has been bringing major Wisconsin sporting events and creating memories for his listeners for years. His life off the air has been equally memorable, shaped by family, love, loss, and resilience. With over 40 years in broadcasting, Tim seems to have no end in sight.In 1987, Tim would marry a high school friend, Paula Craig. Together, they built a family filled with love and brought three sons into the wo...
2025-07-211h 13Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #82 - Underlying Condition by Mitch HauserOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Coach Mitch Hauser to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Hauser, an accomplished athlete, enthusiastic educator, and respected coach had challenges that he had to overcome as long as he could remember. A three-sport athlete at Cashton (WI) High School, Mitch went on to play college basketball at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse before embarking on a 33-year career in teaching and coaching. Despite dealing with severe asthma his entire life, Mitch never let his condition prevent him from fulfilling his dreams as an athlete and hall of fame basketball coaching career....
2025-07-171h 04Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #81 - Myxofibrosarcoma by Magali ShawOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Magali Shaw to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Shaw, whose life journey has been anything but easy. She was placed in the New York foster care system when her mother returned to Puerto Rico with her older brother and her father, working multiple jobs and having to leave his two daughters home alone, could no longer care for them. After experiencing a difficult foster placement, Magali made the tough choice to leave home. She would eventually graduate from a two-year college and land a job at the University of Ce...
2025-07-1456 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #80 - English as a 2nd Language by Veronica CastilloOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Veronica Castillo to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Born in El Paso, Texas, Veronica’s story starts with a dramatic relocation when her family moved to Iowa City, Iowa so her father could pursue his degree in psychiatry. As a young Spanish speaking child, Veronica was suddenly tossed into a new and unfamiliar atmosphere and language, with little support and no English speaking skills.Thrown into the public school system, Veronica had to fend for herself in an unfamiliar world and learn the language by using her eyes...
2025-07-1059 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #79 - Sobriety by Mark HellerOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Mark Heller to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios.. Mark led a normal life in high school. He was a good student, participated in sports, and abstained from alcohol. After high school, that all changed. Experimenting with alcohol became part of his social life, and partying in college became his new normal.As he started his professional career, Mark stayed active in local USTA tennis leagues around Madison, Wisconsin. Alcohol remained present, especially after matches. Mark's turning point came when he realized he started to drink by himself al...
2025-07-0750 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #78 - Death of a Daughter by Annette KruschekOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Annette Kruschek to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Annette, a loving wife and an amazing mother of eight, was living a happy and joyous life, similar to one she grew up in as the youngest of eight. After meeting her future husband Dan in college, they would marry. She always dreamed of having a big family. After earning her degree in elementary education, Annette began her teaching career at a private school just outside Madison, Wisconsin. In 1998, she and husband Dan started building their own family, welcoming a daughter an...
2025-06-301h 03Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #77 - Becoming Governor by Jim DoyleOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Jim Doyle, the 44th Governor of the great state of Wisconsin, to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Governor Doyle shares amazing stories growing up in Madison, Wisconsin during the 1950s and 60s. He would graduate from Madison West High School and take his talents to Stanford University. After transferring back to the University of Wisconsin, and inspired by John F. Kennedy’s call to public service in the Peace Corps. Jim and his girlfriend at the time, Jessica Laird wanted to do the work together. In order to make that...
2025-06-261h 02Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #76 - Marfan Syndrome & Aortic Dissection by LaVonne O'MalleyOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome LaVonne O’Malley to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. LaVonne’s story is one of heartbreak, strength, and resilience. She grew up in a tight-knit family, but life would deliver bad news when at age 12 when she lost her father. Just three years later, at age 15, she was diagnosed with scoliosis. Upon further review, her doctor suspected something more. Tests would reveal that LaVonne had Marfan Syndrome—a genetic condition that affects the body’s connective tissues.Despite her diagnosis, and surgery to repair spine from scoliosis, LaVonne wo...
2025-06-2356 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #75 - Prostate Cancer by Kansas City Sportscast Legend Al WallaceOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome legendary Kansas City sports broadcaster Al Wallace to the Buck & Honey's remote studios via cell phone. Al overcame obstacles in 1985 when he became the first full-time Black sports broadcaster in the Kansas City market, hired by WDAF-TV/FOX 4. For 33 years, he was a familiar voice in KC sports, covering high school rivalries to major college and professional games. One of his fun facts was covering the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team, including sitting courtside for almost all of their 99 NCAA tournament games from 1991 till his retirement in 2018.In...
2025-06-1954 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #74 - Fired to Hired (Small town to the Big Time) by Pete MorisOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Pete Moris to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Moris grew up an only child on the family farm in the small village of Mount Hope, Wisconsin, population 284. It was during a conversation with his college basketball coach that Pete’s dream of a job in the sports industry got its start. Internships with the Indianapolis Colts and the University of Florida would begin a career in professional and college sports that has left Pete very satisfied. He would get his big break in 1994 when hired by the Kansas City Chi...
2025-06-1655 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #73 - Stroke Survivor by Terry EricksonOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Terry Erickson to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Erickson has dedicated his life to his family and the community of La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 2007, he retired as the executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse. In retirement, he has remained active, by running marathons, officiating sports, and mentoring the next generation. On March 8, 2023, Terry’s determination and strength would be tested as he was about to officiate a college basketball game in Dubuque, Iowa, when something didn’t feel right. Terry started experiencing some troubling symptoms, bala...
2025-06-1242 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #72 - Risky err Whiskey Business by Liz HenryOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Liz Henry to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Henry is a passionate, hard working business woman, and co-owner of Henry Farms Prairie Spirits and J. Henry & Sons Bourbon. Side by side with her husband Joe, Liz has helped diversify a family farm in Dane, Wisconsin into an award winning bourbon whiskey producer. In 2008, a trip to Kentucky would turn an idea into reality as Joe was looking to diversify their farming business by using a product very familiar to them—corn. In March 2009, they distilled their first batch of bourbon wh...
2025-06-0956 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #71 - Alcoholic Childhood to Food Network by Elena TerryOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Elena Terry to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Terry is a Ho-Chunk native chef, cultural traditionalist, and an inspiring example of perseverance. In 2023, she appeared on the Food Network’s Chopped—a major coup for any aspiring chef. But, before the shine of the spotlight came, Elena was hurdling obstacles that would shape her into the resilient and grounded person she is today.Raised in homes where alcohol was a common denominator and worry was a constant companion, Elena front row seat to the emotional weight of addiction from...
2025-06-0553 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #70 - Alcohol and Substance Effects on the Brain & Body by Dr. Andrew LokutaOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Dr. Andrew Lokuta to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Raised in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Dr. Lokuta was inspired by his science teachers as a youngster and turned that love into a career as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been a cornerstone in Madison since 1994. His career began as a postdoctoral research fellow, after completing successful research projects in cardiovascular physiology and heart failure. His work would earn him respect from mentors and laid the foundation for a remarkable career as a professor.Dr. Lokuta found...
2025-06-0256 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #69 - Commencement Incident to Inspiring Others by Dr. Rainey BriggsOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Dr. Rainey Briggs to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Dr. Briggs has spent over two decades building a respected career in public education. In 2021, he reached the pinnacle when he was hired as the superintendent of the Baraboo (WI) School District. He would continue the commitment to academic excellence in Baraboo and be the guiding force in the district. However, on May 31, 2024, a troubling incident at Baraboo’s commencement shook that foundation and forced him to question his personal safety and the well-being of his family....
2025-05-2958 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #68 - Coaches vs Cancer by Hall of Fame Head Coach Bo RyanOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome retired Hall of Fame Head Basketball Coach Bo Ryan to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Coach Ryan and his wife Kelly have been huge advocates behind the search for a cancer cure. They’ve dedicated over twenty years supporting Coaches vs Cancer Wisconsin. For Bo, cancer has hit close to home—taking the lives of three men who were instrumental in his life and career: former Wisconsin Badger Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Cofield, Bo’s University of Wisconsin-Platteville assistant coach Denny Morgan, and his college roommate Jay Holliday. Their losses h...
2025-05-2248 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #67 - Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) by Dee SquireOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Dee Squire to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Dee has lived a rewarding, full life—one filled with acceptance, advocacy, and a deep commitment to taking on any and all obstacles. Shortly after getting married 50 years ago and giving birth to her son, Brad, Dee began to notice that her body didn’t feel quite right and something was up. Just three months after her son’s birth, she received a life-changing diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy.
A few years later with advancements in medical testing, Dee was officially diagnosed with Facioscapulohumeral Muscul...
2025-05-1950 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #66 - Transfer Portal by Max WeisbrodOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Max Weisbrod to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Weisbrod’s basketball journey is a story about doing the right things, letting things happen, and trusting the process. After a stellar career at DeForest High School in Wisconsin, Max’s dream of earning a Division 1 basketball scholarship didn’t happen—at least not as planned. With his positive attitude, he committed to Northern Michigan University, his only scholarship, where he quickly made his presence felt. In his freshman season, he earned GLIAC Freshman of the Year honors in 2023, followed by GLIAC Player o...
2025-05-1545 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #65 - Losing My Wife to Breast Cancer by Tom DemminOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Tom Demmin to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. For over 30 years, Tom Demmin has been an institution in the Reedsburg, Wisconsin area. As a longtime announcer for local high school sports—most recently as the voice of the Reedsburg Beavers—Tom has been broadcasting the highs and lows of countless athletic seasons and shared them with so many sports fans.Life would hand Tom his most difficult off air challenge in 2011, as his wife Tricia was diagnosed with breast cancer. For the next 12 years, Tom stood by her side...
2025-05-1254 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #64 - OCD, Anxiety, Depression to Dream Career by Nick OsenOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Nick Osen to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Nick has landed in a profession many sports fans only dream about. As the Badger Beat Reporter for CBS/247 Sports, Nick spends his days and nights covering athletics. Following high school recruits, covering the transfer portal, and reporting on the behind-the-scenes moments of Wisconsin and Iowa State teams has been a joy. His sports journey began in Madison, Wisconsin, while he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and turned key internships to a path upward. His big break came when he...
2025-05-0855 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #63 - Knee Injury to State Champion by Jeff RichOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Jeff Rich to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Jeff grew up in the small town of Buffalo City, Wisconsin, where sports were a large part of the Rich family. At Cochrane-Fountain City High School, Jeff excelled for the Pirates in football, basketball, and track. However, at the beginning of his sophomore year, a knee injury would threaten his promising athletic career. Bound and determined, Jeff grinded through the pain and continued to compete. After a medical recommendation from his physician to step away from football, a sport he dearly loved...
2025-05-0554 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #62 - Parent Suicide by Brinn HolschbachOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Brinn Holschbach to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Holschbach’s life took a heartbreaking turn when she experienced the loss of her father to suicide at just 13 years old. As an 8th grader, this would leave a large void in her life. Over the next couple of years, Brinn found herself overwhelmed by a growing sense of anxiety that she couldn’t understand.Grief and confusion would follow her into high school, Brinn began to realize that she wasn’t just sad, it was something much deeper. During her ju...
2025-05-0152 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #61 - Challenging Childhood to working with Two Million Kids by Mike McGowanOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Mike McGowan to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. We spotlight the work of education and leadership consultant Mike McGowan. Recently celebrating a major milestone, working with his two millionth student, Mike’s been impacting young people across the country which is nothing short of amazing.However, Mike’s path to success wasn’t an easy one. Growing up, both of his parents struggled with substance use issues, creating a home life where he often sought out guidance and support elsewhere. It was the love and kindness of other adults, coache...
2025-04-2848 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #60 - My Thoughts on Easter by Coach DecorahOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, Coach Decorah shares what Easter means to him in the Buck & Honey's remote studios. In this special Easter edition, Coach Decorah takes a few moments to reflect on the meaning of the Easter season. He offers his take on his higher powers and talks about faith, joy, and belief. Coach takes listeners through the powerful story of Jesus’ final days: from the Last Supper with his guys, the disciples, to the set up and betrayal by Judas, the crucifixion at Calvary, and the miracle, Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday.Coach Deco...
2025-04-2421 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #59 - Locating my Birth Parents by Jason NachreinerOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Jason Nachreiner to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Jason’s story is one of finding an answer to a lifelong question, family, and the courage to take a leap of faith. Adopted shortly after birth, Jason was welcomed into a loving home in Madison, Wisconsin, where he grew up living a wholesome life like most, except, he was adopted. While he thrived, graduating high school, going to college, marrying, and raising an incredible family, a thought that was always in the back of his mind kept coming back, finding his bi...
2025-04-171h 00Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #58 - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome by Rachel RykalOn the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast , I welcome Rachel Rykal to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Rachel Rykal’s story is one of survival through invisible pain, misunderstanding, and recovery. From her sophomore year in high school, Rykal would endure physical pain that she or her doctors couldn’t explain. As her pain intensified, she continued to face skepticism from both peers and adults. She was questioned about her pain and, at times, it was dismissed entirely. Her emotional turmoil of being misunderstood bordered on bullying. Amidst the ever present struggle, there was her high school dance team...
2025-04-1457 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #57 - Medullary Thyroid Cancer by Sarah KarlsOn the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast , I welcome Sarah Karls to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. After over 30 years as a social worker, Sarah Karls retired in 2023, ready to enjoy a slower pace, free time and the fruits of an enjoyable career. But life threw her a curveball. In December 2024, during a routine physical, her doctor detected some swelling in her neck. Further testing, including bloodwork and scans, led to an unexpected diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer.In early 2025, Sarah underwent surgery to remove her thyroid and several lymph nodes. The diagnosis and subsequent surgery...
2025-04-1053 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #56 - Anxiety & Depression by Maria HansonOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Maria Hanson to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Maria has spent over three decades fighting for those without voices who often go unheard. A lifelong advocate, Maria has stood up for causes such as: LGBTQIA+ rights, criminal justice reform, animal rights, recovery, domestic violence awareness, and mental health. Her passion for fair play and equality has helped so many lives. However, ten years ago, Maria found herself facing physical and mental health struggles that threatened to derail her.During this difficult time, Maria had to advocate for herself. For...
2025-04-0741 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #54 - Covid Situational Anxiety by Coach Chris ZwettlerOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Coach Chris Zwettler to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Chris, a veteran teacher and coach with over four decades of experience, has spent his career impacting the lives of students and athletes. However, nothing could have prepared him for the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world shut down, Chris was overcome with fear and anxiety by the constant images of hospitalizations and death caused by the virus. His world began to close around him fearing he would contract the illness and succumb to what he was witnessing.Chris reached a...
2025-03-3157 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #53 - Liver Transplant Covid Survivor by Mike DerrickOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Michael Derrick to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Mike’s story is one of mental toughness, fortitude, and strength to fight through life’s obstacles. An art teacher and coach, he was thriving in the classroom, impacting the lives of his students and athletes. In 2016, as he organized an end of the school year art show to celebrate his students’ work, he received an unexpected call after his yearly physical. His doctor asked him to redo his bloodwork, which revealed abnormal liver numbers. After ruling out cancer, Mike was diagnosed with NAS...
2025-03-2757 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #52 - Mom's Alzheimer's Disease by Stacy MowerOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Stacy Mower to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Stacy’s story is a glimpse into what life is like for a daughter to go through life coping with a grim diagnosis for her mother. Stacy grew up in Stevens Point, WI, where her parents, Vicki and Dave, built a life of love and laughter for Stacy and her younger brother Scott. For most of her life, Vicki worked as a dedicated nurse, caring for her patients like they were family. After high school, Stacy pursued a career in hospi...
2025-03-2442 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #51 - Rebranding the Athlete After a Professional Career - Bradie EwingOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Bradie Ewing to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Ewing, whose path from small-town star to NFL player is a story of hard work, dedication, and rebranding.A three-sport star at Richland Center High School in Wisconsin, Bradie thrived on the football field, basketball court, and track team. He chose the walk-on route at the University of Wisconsin, where his dedication and reliability earned him a scholarship his last two seasons. Bradie went on to have a successful college career, before an impressive performance at the NFL Combine would ge...
2025-03-2055 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #50 - Stroke Survivor by Jen HellerOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Jen Heller to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Heller, a stroke survivor, hasn’t let that define her, it has inspired her and her story is one of rebranding, transforming, and finding strength in adversity.After 14 years working for Coca-Cola in her hometown of Rhinelander, WI, Jen was stuck in a mundane work life. Significantly overweight and wanting to change, she made a major life decision to move to Madison, WI. Over the next year, Jen completely rebranded herelf—lost 125 pounds, started her own business, and was finally living...
2025-03-1753 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #49 - Hunting Accident Paralysis by Doug SchutzOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Doug Schutz the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. On November 5, 2016, Doug’s life changed forever when a hunting accident resulted in a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed. While many in his situation would struggle, he has found a life full of purpose after his life-changing event. Doug has approached his new life with hard work and a positive attitude. His story is one of strength, acceptance, and a never give up attitude.Doug’s ability to adjust has been bolstered by his strong support system of family, friends, and community, a will...
2025-03-1342 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #48 - Anxiety Experiences by Coach DecorahOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I share my experiences in the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. I share my story toward mental and physical wellness that has been nothing short of amazing.For years, Coach Decorah battled with anxiety and the strain it put on his daily life. 1,178 days ago, he made a decision that would save his life by taking control of his health and mindset. He gave up alcohol, started to get honest with himself, and sought professional help. That decision became the bedrock for a journey that would lead him to a better way...
2025-03-1037 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #47 - Job Change - Manage the Stress by Danielle JohnsonOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Danielle Johnson to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Johnson, who took a leap of faith to chase her true love is owner and operator of The Difference Performance Training.After a successful 10-year career as an attorney, Danielle made a bold decision—leaving one court for a different kind of court. Swapping court cases for basketball skills and drills. She followed her heart and became a basketball trainer and mental performance coach, turning her passion into a new way of life.With goal setting, fearlessness, and hard...
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Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #46 - Weight Loss - Peripartum Cardiomyopathy by Lacey PerrotOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Lacey Perrot to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. We share the incredible journey of Perrot, a woman who has faced adversity head-on and emerged stronger than ever.Growing up, Lacey was bullied because of her weight, an experience that shaped her but never defined her. After high school, she explored various career paths while embracing the joy of motherhood, welcoming two amazing daughters into her life. But after the birth of her second daughter, Lacey received a life-altering diagnosis—cardiomyopathy. This was her wake-up call. She knew she had...
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Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #45 - Congenital Heart Defect of a Newborn Daughter by Billy Van WieOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Billy Van Wie to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Billy and wife Amanda’s world changed in 2009 when they welcomed their third daughter Lauren to the family. Almost a week after her birth, the Van Wies would have more questions than answers as doctors diagnosed their daughter with a rare congenital heart defect—a combination of Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA) and Aortopulmonary Window (AP Window), a condition affecting only 1% of newborns.Faced with a life-altering diagnosis, the Van Wies leaned on faith, family, friends, and Children’s Wisconsin to save...
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Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #44 Anxiety & Depression of the College Athlete by Carter GilmoreOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Carter Gilmore to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Gilmore, a standout high school basketball player, would take his talents to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joining the Badger Men’s Basketball program in 2020.Despite his success on the court, Carter’s first four years in college were marked by lack of confidence, anxiety, depression, and fear of failure–obstacles that tested his faith and mental toughness. Instead of letting fear and failure define him, Carter leaned into his deep faith, surrounded himself with loved ones, and made the courageous choice t...
2025-02-2456 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #43 - Infertility & Adoption by Jess LawingerOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Jess Lawinger to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Jess Lawinger and her husband, also named Jess, have shared a journey filled with family, love, and hope as the cornerstone of their life.For over a decade, the Lawingers built a strong foundation as a couple, but infertility became a heartbreaking hurdle to their dream of starting their own family. After seven years of trying, they faced numerous highs and lows, many question marks, and countless challenges. Through it all, they never gave up and decided to let go an...
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Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #42 - Widowmaker Survivor by Coach Steve EratoOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Coach Steve Erato to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. In 2019, at the age of 39, Coach Erato faced a life-threatening health scare when he was diagnosed with the Widowmaker, a100% blockage of his left anterior descending artery. Surgery would save his life.Steve’s journey is one of gratitude, hard work, and never giving up. He talks about the importance of a strong support system, opening up to others, and why knowing your family genetics led to a newfound purpose. His experience has taught him that life doesn’t end wi...
2025-02-1749 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #41 - Thyroid Cancer by Christine GruetzmacherOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Christine Gruetzmacher to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Christine was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 38. A wife and mother of three, she faced her diagnosis with passion, courage, and a deep faith that allowed her to focus on her health and the health of her family.An active runner who has completed half marathons and triathlons, Christine tackled her physical and mental health journey with the heart of a lion. She shares the coping strategies that helped her through treatment and recovery—practicing mindfulness, staying pres...
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Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #40 - Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer by Lesley GabelOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Executive Director at One Voice of Hunterdon County, Lesley Gabel to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios.Gabel, an Invasive Ductal Carcinoma breast cancer survivor whose journey began in August 2012 when she received life-altering news from her primary care provider. As a wife and mother of three, Lesley faced her diagnosis with determined courage, and strength bolstered by her amazing family.She shares the strategies that helped her survive the challenges of treatment and recovery by focusing on professional help, preventative health, increased physical activity, passions for st...
2025-02-1053 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #39 - Sports Story Teller by Tom OatesOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome sports writer Tom Oates to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Tom, whose 40 year career with the Wisconsin State Journal was his dream job. Tom shares his story of growing up in Appleton, WI, to attending Xavier High School, and eventually landing in Madison, Wisconsin where he covered some of the most memorable times in Wisconsin sports history.
Oatesy reflects on the golden era of Wisconsin sports with some of his favorite stories, which included the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in 1997, the Wisconsin Badgers' Final Four runs in 2000, 2014...
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Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #38 - Broken to Brave by Kerri KaneOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Kerri Kane to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios to promote the 4th Annual Broken to Brave Event, a powerful gathering of inspiration, connection, and music, sponsored by Waunakee Project Brave. This free event on Sunday, February 16th, is a space where stories of bravery, hope, and resilience come to life.
Through courageous guest speakers and inspiring performances, Broken to Brave fosters a community of support, celebrating courage while breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and substance abuse. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or looking to connect with others on s...
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Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #36 - Liver Transplant - "A 2nd Chance at Life" by Transplant Recipient Dee Dee CrowleyOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Dee Dee Crowley to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. We share the inspiring story of Dee Dee, a liver transplant recipient, devoted wife, and loving mother of two. Her story is one of determination, self-advocacy, and finding clarity about what truly matters in life.Faced with a life-threatening health crisis in December 2022, Dee Dee leaned on her family, friends, and community, discovering the profound strength that comes from not doing this alone. She shares her experience of navigating the challenges of her diagnosis, the emotional and physical toll of knowing she wo...
2025-01-2755 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #35 - Job Loss - "Work to Live, Not Live to Work" by Caleb FrostmanOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Caleb Frostman to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Survive & Thrive 8791, the podcast is where we share real stories that make you cry, laugh, and think. Caleb’s here to share his journey of navigating life after losing a job he truly loved. His journey is one of courage, mental toughness, and the lessons learned from a challenge experience. Caleb was born into a life of service, raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, by a hardworking single mother. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, launching a caree...
2025-01-2348 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #34 - Life of Sobriety By Paul SchneiderOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Paul Schneider to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Survive & Thrive 8791, the podcast is where we share real stories that make you cry, laugh, and think. Paul’s journey is one of courage, honesty, and authenticity.
For Paul, life once revolved around family, children, and his church. Yet, amidst this dedication, his marriage took a backseat. When his divorce was finalized his world changed. It brought unforeseen challenges—and drinking quickly became a way to cope. But as alcoholism took hold, Paul realized the only way forward was one of rec...
2025-01-2046 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #33 - Single Parenting - "Time to Put the Big Boy Pants On" by Troy MeltonOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, we share the inspiring story of Troy Melton, who overcame immense challenges as a single father to raise his son Nick into a fine young man and an outstanding athlete. For the first seven years of Nick's life, it was just the two of them—Troy working tirelessly to care and nurture his son’s potential. Their bond was unbreakable, defined by love, resilience, sports, and family.Life took a beautiful turn when Troy met and married Heidi, who embraced their family with open arms. Together, they built a foundation of love...
2025-01-1654 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #30 - Plagued by Perfectionism by Patrice WhitfieldIn this powerful episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Clinical Professional Counselor and Sport and Mental Performance Consultant, Patrice Whitfield, opens up about her personal journey with perfectionism. From a young age, Patrice struggled with the pressure of always needing to excel, a challenge she carried into adulthood. Her story is one of resilience, as she navigates the complexities of high expectations and the toll it can take on mental health.
Patrice's path to understanding and managing perfectionism has not only shaped her personal life but also her professional work. She now brings her expertise and unique perspective to...
2025-01-0656 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #28 - Managing a Gambling Disorder by Brian KenneyOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Brian Kenney, owner of Team Extreme, a team building company specializing in hands-on customized team building events on site, opens up about his personal journey through the struggles of a gambling disorder and the steps he took to reclaim control of his life.
Brian candidly shares the emotional and psychological toll that gambling took on him, from the early signs of addiction to the point where it spiraled out of control. He reflects on how the addiction affected his relationships, career, and mental health, and the pivotal moments that led to his...
2024-12-3149 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #27 - My Suggestions for an Anxiety Free Life by Coach DecorahOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I share parts of my story and offer up the 5 suggestions that have helped me survive and thrive for the last 1,100+ days.
In December 2021, I took a leap of faith, afraid of the unknown and asked for help. With the help of two co-workers, I got the necessary direction and help from a counselor and psychiatrist that saved my life.
In segment one, I share what happened as my anxiety became unmanageable. Help was just three words away. Those three words were: I NEED HELP!!!
In segment two...
2024-12-2730 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #26 - Sober Social Owner Kristi Tanner Talks SobrietyAccording to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 12 million women in the United States ages 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the past year.
On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Kristi Tanner to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. For many years, Kristi struggled with alcohol and sobriety. With four young children, Tanner found it hard to manage life and being a parent.
In July of 2019, she decided enough is enough and entered a rehabilitation facility which would lead to nearly 2,000 days sobriety at the time of this record...
2024-12-2348 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #24 - The Divorce Process by Sheryl MotiffAccording to an internet search, almost 50% of all marriages will end in divorce or separation.
On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, we welcome Mary Kay consultant Sheryl Motiff into the Buck & Honey's remote studios.
Motiff has accomplished many things in her professional career. In addition to Mary Kay, she has been an engineer, bookkeeper, Uber driver, and managing director of Polka Dot Powerhouse.
Her biggest accomplishment may be raising four amazing children amidst divorce in her first marriage. She credits her business and life philosophy of God 1st, family 2nd, and her career 3rd...
2024-12-1643 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #23 - Postpartum Anxiety & Depression by Emily MurrayOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Emily Murray into the Buck & Honey's remote studios.
According to an internet search, 1 in 5 women experience postpartum anxiety and 1 in 8 women experience postpartum depression. Emily Murray was experiencing both.
After a normal pregnancy with her first child, Emily gave birth to a bouncing baby girl. Just six weeks into motherhood, Emily communicated with her primary care physician that she might be experiencing some postpartum anxiety and depression.
Emily Murray's postpartum symptoms accelerated with her daughter's first bout with illness culminating with another call to her d...
2024-12-1249 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #22 - How His Anxiety Started by Coach DecorahOn this episode of Survive and Thrive 8791, Coach Decorah talks about the start of his anxiety.
It all started as a two to three month old baby tracking his great grandmother's movements, watching her struggle with the onset of Parkinson's. Seeing her shake and tremble, fall due to the loss of balance and coordination, or helping her to her feet once he was old enough to stand himself, things just escalated.
His anxiety would continue to grow as his mother, living the life of a young adult, would leave him home with his ailing great g...
2024-12-0942 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #21 - Giving Thanks & Gratitude by Coach DecorahOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Coach Decorah gives thanks to his amazing guests, the listeners, and most of all his family and friends who have made this podcast one of the best!
Coach Decorah reviews the survival skills that each guest has shared that have allowed them to thrive despite challenging circumstances. You'll hear from a hall of fame basketball coach, top athletes, educators, health professionals, and everyday people who talk about how their physical and mental health were challenged and how they managed to fight with determination and hard work.
Get some pe...
2024-11-3048 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #20 - Road to Recovery - 3,000+ Days of Sobriety by Libby WipperfurthOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Libby Wipperfurth shares her story of addiction and how she was able to find sobriety.
Her parents divorced at the age of 8 which would lead to a lot of loneliness. At the age of 12, Libby started to experiment with alcohol and other substances to numb the pain of being alone. In high school, she had the house to herself, she said, "That may sound great, but it was lonely."
A car accident at age 21 fueled by alcohol and other substances, many visits to the emergency room due...
2024-11-2545 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #19 - I Don't Have MS, I Live with MS by Laura SowinskiOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Laura Sowinski shares how a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 2001 has not slowed her down, but has given her more DRIVE in life.
Laura climbed the educational ladder starting out as a Spanish teacher before finding her way into administration as an assistant principal. She was thriving before some blurred vision turned into a diagnosis of MS.
With the help of her medical team, she has learned to survive with MS and lead a productive life outside the classroom. Laura's book, "Just Diagnosed: The Five Keys to Living with...
2024-11-2146 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #18 - Changing Careers, Mid-Life by Kristan NielsenOn this episode of Survive and Thrive 8791, we welcome Kristan Nielsen into the Buck & Honey's remote studios.
Citing a concern for more family time, mental health concerns, and placing too much energy into her profession, Kristan decided to leave the classroom and change careers.
In her mid 40s, when most teachers are contemplating retirement, Kristan listened to the voice in her head, that of her mother's and decided to work full time in the family Ace Hardware store. Her father and mother had built their family store into a very successful business.
Citing...
2024-11-1849 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #17 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis- By Educator Amy Frank SharesOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, educator Amy Frank shares how she coped with a stage 3C breast cancer diagnosis in 2010.Since then, she has thrived as a cancer survivor for the last 14 years. That has allowed her to be a huge asset to the 5th & 6th grade staff and students at her school.Amy will share the things that have allowed her to get through the initial shock of a life-altering cancer diagnosis to be a loving wife and super mom to her two children.If you or someone you know who...
2024-11-1452 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #16 - Coach Bill Freidig Talks About Losing a Parent at a Young AgeOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, we welcome Coach Bill Freidig into the Buck & Honey's remote studios.
Bill, a successful coach and health & performance trainer shares his story of losing his father at the tender age of eleven.
Fortunately, his family helped nurture him and help him through the days that would follow.
In addition to family, Bill was able to have some mentors that would provide stability in his life. His youth, high school, and college coaches would provide guidance and advice that would benefit him as he became a parent and a...
2024-11-1151 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #14-Michelle Kullmann Talks About the Accidental Death of Her Son Cade to Fentanyl PoisoningOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, we welcome Warrior Mom Michelle Kullmann to the Buck & Honey's remote studios.
Michelle shares the tragic story behind the accidental death of her son Cade to fentanyl poisoning. She will share the coping skills that have allowed her to start the healing process.
In addition, Michelle talks about the signs of fentanyl poisoning and the actions that can be used to save a life.
If you are thinking about having children, already a parent, a sibling, a college or high school student, you'll want to listen to this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, it...
2024-11-0450 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #12 - Loss of a Pet - Dr. Amy Delong & Tragic Loss of Her Precious Dog HazelOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Dr. Amy Delong shares with us the tragic loss of her precious dog Hazel in a car accident. Everyone at some time loses a pet. Amy will share how she coped.Dr. Delong shares how a simple drive to her parents house on a Tuesday afternoon in July 2023 would turn into a loss of a loved one.On a country road that she's driven many times over, wind in her hair, and with the top down on her Jeep Wrangler she was struck from the passenger side sending her...
2024-10-3138 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #11 - Newly Inducted Hall of Fame Head Coach Bo Ryan
Coach Ryan will talk about how the young child in him enjoyed meeting some of the all-time greats in the basketball world. He met: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Julius "Dr. J" Erving and many more.
He'll share his top three moments that made the weekend special. His family all together at the same time, "feeling like a kid in a candy store", and how he was amazed that some of the greats that use to dominate the court are now aging.
His preparation for the ceremony was very similar to his...
2024-10-2847 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #10 - Coach Decorah Discusses the Start of His Life of Anxiety
On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Coach Decorah will share his story of how anxiety led to panic and nearly cost him his life.
Coach will discuss where his anxiety would get it's start and reappear in his early 30s. A car ride to his hometown with his three kids nearly ends with panic and symptoms of a heart attack.
Fortunately, in December of 2021, Coach Decorah does the unthinkable and asks for help.
If you experience the signs and symptoms he does in this episode, do what he did and ask...
2024-10-2439 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #9 - Coach Bo Ryan Hall of Fame InterviewsJoin us on this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 as we interview some of those that attended Coach Bo Ryan's Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at Springfield, Massachusetts Symphony Hall.
Our guests will share some life lessons Coach Ryan shared with them, a story of their time with coach, and how they thanked or congratulated the hall of fame coach.
You'll hear from a former assistant coach, former players, and former broadcast student. You'll enjoy this this episode and how Coach Ryan impacted our guests.
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2024-10-211h 19Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #8 - Charlie Wills - Real Estate, College Baskertball Player, Son, & Father
On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, we welcome real estate entrepeneur, former college basketball player, son, and father Charlie Wills into to the Buck & Honey's remote studios.
A child basketball prodigy, Charlie would grow 15 inches from a 5'5" twelve year old into a 6'8" thirteen year old. That height and hard work would lead to a full scholarship offer from the University of Wisconsin.
Charlie would turn his experiences in college into a successful real estate career at the Charlie Wills Real Estate Team.
2024-10-1753 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #7 - Coach Decorah's Trip to the Basketball Hall of FameOn this episode of the Survive & Thrive 8791, Coach Decorah talks about his trip to Springfield, Massachusetts for Coach Bo Ryan's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Traveling can cause some anxiety, and Coach Decorah is no exception to that. He will share some tips and tricks to calm your nerves that are healthy and easy to do.
Coach Decorah's five day trip featured stops in New Haven, Connecticut where he took a tour of Yale University, attended a Yale Bulldog men's basketball team practice, and some fine dining at Louis Lunch, Turk's...
2024-10-1536 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #6 - Coach Bo Ryan on his Dad and Head HS & College CoachJoin Coach Decorah on Survive & Thrive 8791 as he welcomes Head Coach Bo Ryan back to the Buck & Honey's remote studios one last before Coach Ryan's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketabll Hall of Fame.
Coach Ryan will share the life and times of his father Butch Ryan. Butch Ryan came from humble beginnings and life epitomized survive & thrive, getting it done, and service to mankind.
Coach will share stories about his high school and college coach Ron Rainey. Some inspiring tales of being a basketball coach and how to...
2024-10-1042 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #6 Trailer - Coach Bo RyanOn the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Coach Bo Ryan talks about fond memories of his dad Butch Ryan, his high school & college coach Ron Rainey, and hopes to make all of the people that he has worked with along the way proud!
Join us Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024!!!
Survive & Thrive 8791, CAN'T WAIT!!!
2024-10-1002 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode 5 - Coach Bo Ryan - Jobs, Chester PA, The Call from the HallOn this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Coach Bo Ryan talks about some of his early jobs that helped shape his work ethic and how to get along with others. From harvesting clams and crabs for a small restaurant to working in a shipyard, coach did it all.
Coach Ryan was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania and much of his success working with people could be attributed to some of the jobs the he had. He'll have some great stories to tell.
To close out this episode, Coach Ryan...
2024-10-0746 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode 5 Trailer - Coach Bo Ryan - Army, Chester PA, & The Call from the HallOn the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Coach Bo Ryan is back in the Buck & Honey's remote studios to talk about being drafted into the army, his hometown, Chester PA, and getting the Call from the Hall. Join us on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024!!!
Survive & Thrive 8791, CAN'T WAIT!!!
2024-10-0602 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYCoach Bo Ryan - Coaching, Recruiting, & the Philly RollSurvive & Thrive 8791 welcomes Coach Bo Ryan back to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Coach Ryan will be Coach Decorah's special guest until his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.
Coach Ryan talks about where his coaching career started with stops at Brookhaven Junior High School, Dominican College of Racine, Sun Valley High School, & University of Wisconsin.
In the second segment, Coach talks about the recruitment of Jerry "Ice" Reynolds to Madison, WI. What a talent "Ice" was as a high school player from the east coast. Reynolds would go on to a successful 8 year...
2024-10-0346 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #4 - Head Coach Bo Ryan - 1st job / Recruiting / Philly RollJoin us Thursday morning, Oct. 3rd for Episode #4 of Survive & Thrive 8791 as we welcome Head Coach Bo Ryan back into the studio to talk about his first coaching jobs, recruiting, and the Philly Roll.
2024-10-0301 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #3 - Coach Ryan on 2015 & 1991 Title GamesCoach Decorah has Future Hall of Fame Head Coach Bo Ryan back on set to talk about the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game between the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the Duke Blue Devils. Coach Ryan talks about handling the loss of that game. It's great insight for anyone working at the highest level of their profession and handling tough outcomes and bouncing back.
In the second segment, Coach Ryan goes back to 1991, his first NCAA Division III national title. The 1991 title team would set the wheels in motion for one of the most epic runs a college basketball program...
2024-09-3040 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #3 Trailer - Coach Bo Ryan on the 2015 & 1991 Title GamesCoach Decorah has Future Hall of Fame Head Coach Bo Ryan on set to talk about the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship game between his University of Wisconsin Badgers and the Duke University Blue Devils.
In the second segment, Coach Ryan talks about the first of his four NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championships. His 1991 team would set the wheels in motion for an epic run. His University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers have been dubbed "The Team of the 1990s"!!!
Join us when episode #3 is release on Monday, September 30, 2024.
2024-09-3000 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #2 - Future Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Head Coach Bo RyanOur first guest to show is future Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Head Coach Bo Ryan. Coach Ryan spent 42 years on the sidelines with numerous stops on the way. His first head coaching job landed him at the University of Wis.-Platteville where he would lead the Pioneers to four NCAA Division III national titles. After a short stop at the University of Wis.-Milwaukee, Coach Ryan would finish out his career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he would lead the Badgers to back-to-back NCAA Final Fours. His 2015 team would reach the national championship game dropping a hard...
2024-09-2635 minSurvive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERYEpisode #2 - Coach Bo Ryan on Reggie Jackson & the 1960 NFL Championship GameOur first guest, Coach Bo Ryan will share two awesome stories of playing high school football, basketball, and baseball against Major League Hall of Famer Reggie "Mr. October" Jackson.
Coach Ryan will also share a story from his childhood as he and his dad, Butch Ryan, see the 1960 NFL Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the upstart Green Bay Packers.
Two great stories that taught Coach Ryan how to Survive & Thrive.
Join us on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00 AM.
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2024-09-2400 min
Avoiding the Addiction Affliction"Survive & Thrive" with Tim DecorahIndigenous educator and mental health advocate Tim Decorah discusses coping with undiagnosed mental health issues and his dedication to helping others. Tim is a Coach, Teacher, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Mentor. He is a former University of Wisconsin-Platteville basketball player who played under Hall of Fame Coach Bo Ryan. As a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, Tim hopes to serve as a face for those within indigenous communities who are struggling with mental health issues. He can be reached at https://www.coachdecorahllc.com/. The 2024 Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Seminar where Tim will be a keynote speaker can be found...
2024-09-1130 min
From There, To Here54. Guest Interview with Coach Tim Decorah - Addressing His Generalized Anxiety DisorderHosts interview Coach Tim Decorah. He opens up about his journey with generalized anxiety disorder and how he has learned to overcome its debilitating symptoms. Tim has been dealing with anxiety since childhood, and while relationships and sports initially helped him cope, he eventually turned to alcohol to suppress his feelings as he grew older. Tim reflects on how society often stigmatizes men for showing vulnerability and seeking help, portraying it as a sign of weakness. However, Tim's turning point came when he realized the importance of addressing his anxiety in a healthy and proactive manner. By sh...
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