Mind Body Spirit Living Podcast

Exploring the Life Purpose Journey with Glenn Klein – 5-21-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living A discussion of life purpose often inevitably comes around to the topic of work. But our life purpose can be more than about what we “do” with our time.  It is also about who we are, what adventures and invitations we are given on our exploration, and how we use them to guide us.  Our guest this week will share his thoughts on his own exploration of his life purpose, and what were the significant events that taught him his biggest lessons. Glenn Klein is a graduate of UW-Madison with a degree in Communications. Glenn has also been a marketing and life coach since 2007. Glenn has been broadcasting since high school, hosting shows in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin, and on Radio America. Glenn now hosts the mid-day show on one of America’s oldest radio stations, WRJN, which is also the home station of the Mind Body Spirit Living Show. He spent his early adult life working with children as Owner/Director of his bo

Connecting with Your Life Purpose with Markus Kasunich – 5-14-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living The feeling of connecting to life purpose can be different for each person, and many describe the experience as the “voice of their soul”.  It can be a deep longing for a part of ourselves that lies like a treasure meant to be discovered.  What do we need to do to uncover this deep calling within us?  How can we do small things each day that allow us to come closer to that experience? This week we are joined by frequent guest Markus Kasunich who will share his own personal experience of uncovering his life purpose, and share how he helps others to explore and find their own. Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online coaching, and facilitates retreats, events and classes all over the globe. Markus is also an artist and has

Discovering Your Life Purpose with Patricia Clason – 5-7-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Very often, people choose their job or career based on things like salary, benefits, income potential, respect, fame, titles, and other things that come with that choice.  But in many cases, people then find themselves dissatisfied, and wondering where they went wrong in making that choice. How can you tap into the times in your life when you felt “in the right place at the right time” to lead you to discovering and defining your purpose in life? This week we speak with a coach with many years of experience in helping others identify the times of pleasure and “feeling alive” in their lives to point them to the clues to their life purpose. For over forty years, Patricia Clason has been 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 t

The Experience of Living Your Life Purpose with Mark Paffrath – 4-30-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living If we spend time in search of our life purpose, what are the bread crumbs that we can follow in that exploration? What are the clues along that journey that let us know that we are on the right path?  And how will we know when we have discovered it?  The clues might be obvious or subtle, and the goal may be elusive.  This week we speak with someone who followed the clues that led to his life purpose with our guest, musician Mark Paffrath. Mark Paffrath is an accomplished musician with a long career of published music and performances to his credit. Mark’s unique pop-folk style covers a range of his own original compositions as well as inspiring covers of new and classic tunes. Mark comes from a family of musicians, and is proficient at a variety of instruments and styles of music. For more information about Mark and his music, go to www.markpaffrath.com.  

Funding Your Life Purpose with Mark Trittschuh – 4-23-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Living inspired by your life purpose can be exhilarating, but also often requires attention to insuring you have the sustainable resources to enjoy seeing it unfold as you have dreamt it.  Whether you are living your purpose now, or planning to be able to make a life transition to live it out in the future, do you know how to financially support it?  Preparing now to fund your purpose can make the experience even more fulfilling, so this week we explore what to consider now, to sidestep any big surprises along the way.  Our guest appeared recently on the show, and returns to guide our discussion about “Funding Your Life Purpose”. Mark Trittschuh is a Director at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors and serves as an investment advisor and wealth manager for high-net worth individuals. Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He is a

Foundations of a Purpose-Filled Retirement with Mitch Anthony – 4-16-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living We often become so immersed in the pace of our daily lives, that we don’t take the time to pause and reflect on what will fill our days with passion and purpose when we transition out of the world of “work.”  Have you considered what will inspire you in your 50’s, 60’s and even 70’s?  The foundations of a purpose-filled retirement can and should be considered now, to have the time to build your vision of that vibrant phase of life.  Join us this week as we speak with a leading industry expert, whose message will inspire you to see your retirement in a new way. Mitch Anthony is the founder and president of Advisor Insights and the Financial Life Planning Institute, the leading provider of financial life planning tools and programs for the financial services industry. For almost two decades, Mitch and his team have provided training and development for both individual advisors and ma

Re-Thinking Your Purpose with Sammy Rangel – 4-9-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living The journey we embark on in the early part of our lives is heavily influenced by our family circumstances, environment, and cultural influences.  The path that we initially take often must be re-considered when we enter a new stage of life, and realize that what we thought was working in our life is no longer working. This is particularly true in situations defined by difficult circumstances such as a life of abuse, crime, or addiction.  When the circumstances that created our path are no longer available, or no longer an option, how do we re-think what our purpose is, and find a new definition of our life’s calling?  This week we are joined by a guest who has not only personally navigated his own journey of re-thinking his purpose, but now helps others re-think theirs as well. Sammy Rangel was born into abuse, and spent most of his early years in mental institutions, foster homes, and detention homes

The Journey to Finding Your Life Purpose with Judy Dejno – 4-2-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living We often face times in our life when we ask the question “What am I here for?  Am I living my purpose?”  No matter what brought you to the question, the pursuit of the answer will be a worthwhile one.  Join us this week as we begin a new series of shows to explore how we seek, re-think, find, and fund our life purpose.  We’ll be joined by coaches, mentors and guides who will share their insights on making this journey a rich and authentic one. We kick off our discussion with a life coach who was a recent guest to share valuable things to think about on this topic. Judy Dejno has served as a coach in many ways in her life……as a parent to her 3 children who are now successful in their adult lives, and as an athletic coach and parent coach over the past 26 years. Becoming a Life Coach has been a natural progression of her talents and allows her to live her passion to help other people succe

Cultivating Your Intuitive Guidance with Markus Kasunich – 3-26-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something in your life, but ignored what that feeling was telling you, only to later regret that you didn’t pay attention? Is that intuition, or something else? We all have natural intuitive gifts that can become wonderful guides in decision-making, if we choose to listen to and cultivate them. What do we need to do to trust ourselves more often about the things that we feel we know to be true? How can we consciously work to develop our own intuition and listen to our internal guidance? Join us for the second in a two-show series as our guest shares his insights on how we can better cultivate our own intuitive gifts. Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online c

Understanding Intuition with Markus Kasunich – 3-19-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something in your life, but ignored what that feeling was telling you, only to later regret that you didn’t pay attention?  Is that intuition, or something else?  We all have natural intuitive gifts that can become wonderful guides in decision-making, if we choose to listen to and cultivate them.  What do we need to do to trust ourselves more often about the things that we feel we know to be true?  How can we consciously work to develop our own intuition and listen to our internal guidance?  Join us for the first in a two-show series as our guest shares his insights on how we can better discover our own intuitive gifts. Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online coaching,

The New Money “Must-Dos” with Mark Trittschuh – 3-12-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Personal financial decisions can be overwhelming and sometimes scary, but can also be a key aspect of long term peace and security.  It’s challenging to keep up with all the latest news and changes that happen in the financial world, so we turn to our guest this week to share what we need to know to have this be our “Best Year Ever” in managing our finances.  Tune in to learn more about what you can focus on this year that can have a big impact on your financial future. Mark Trittschuh is a Director at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors and serves as an investment advisor and wealth manager for high-net worth individuals. Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.  He is a Registered Investment Advisor and is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association. Mark  has over 20 years of experience in the financial service

Re-energizing Your Perspective on Work with Patricia Clason – 3-5-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living The jobs we do to earn a living can be a blessing or a burden, and sometimes it is our perspective that determines which description is true.  While we are mired in our daily routine, we don’t always take time to assess how we feel about the work we are doing, and how we can make sure we are doing what we can to stay energized by it.  This week we speak with a coach who helps people identify the work that they love, and to find enjoyment in their job and employment throughout their career. 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

Finding Personal Growth Through Relationships with Mary Steege – 2-27-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living The relationships around us may range in the depth of their intimacy, but within each is an invitation to grow.  Our relationships allow us to understand ourselves better, and to raise our awareness of the places within us that are in need of healing. In the midst of things that strain our relationships, it may not be as easy to see these opportunities, but if we choose to accept this philosophy, it can change how we see every conversation as well as every conflict.  What can we do to see our relationships as a place for our own personal growth?  Our guest this week is a therapist who works with clients to find these gifts amidst the challenges. Mary Steege is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a certified Internal Family Systems therapist, and a pastor in the Presbyterian Church, USA. Currently in private practice at the Therapy House in Racine, WI, she has also served as

Owning Your Role in Relationships with Judy Dejno – 2-20-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living In every relationship, there are high moments, and lows.  Often, the challenges in our relationships are rooted in expectations, misunderstandings, and miscommunications.  If we choose to make this the “Best Year Ever” in our relationships, what can we do to minimize the chance for these missteps?  How can we play the lead role in guiding our relationships to success?  Join us this week when we speak with a coach who will give us insight on what she feels are the most important things for us to prioritize, that will lead us to the most healthy relationships. Judy Dejno is a coach in every sense of the word. As she coached her 3 children into their own successful adult lives, she diligently explored what her own path would be once she reached the status of “empty nester.” She has been an athletic coach and parent coach over the past 26 years. Stepping into the role of Life Coach seemed like the na

Living Your True Nature in Relationships with Brenda Knowles – 2-13-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Each of us comes to the relationships in our lives with our own habits and history, but grounded in our authentic, true nature.  Relationship dynamics and role-playing can pull us away from our natural inclination, and make us feel like we need to behavior a certain way to make the people around us happy, or to fit the perception of who they think we are, or who we need to be to get love and attention.  What does it take to remain true to our natural tendencies, despite social or family pressure? How should we deal with the conflict we feel amidst the pressure to behave a certain way?  Join us this week when we speak with a coach who helps people uncover and validate their true nature, so that they can be their authentic selves in relationships. Brenda Knowles is a personal and relationship coach for introverts and highly sensitive people. From childhood, Brenda felt the pressures to b

De-Clutter and De-Stress with Kathi Miller – 2-6-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Do you have drawers in your house that are packed with items you are not even aware of, or closets that contain belongings you have not used in years?  Most everyone has pockets of clutter in their home or office that have fallen into a blind spot and remain untouched.  Is there something that keeps you from cleaning out this clutter?  Are you keeping things in your home that you no longer need or use?  Clearing the clutter in our lives can reduce stress, and free up space, time and energy for the important things in your life.  Join us this week as we learn how to address our clutter with a clutter coach who has lived the principles of a clutter-free living her entire life. Kathi Miller spent most of her professional career in education and business; as a band director and then running a music education-related business.  She became a Clutter Coach in 2004 while pursuing her passion for trying to figure

Setting and Achieving Smart Goals with Denise Ehlen – 1-30-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Are you hoping that THIS is the year that you will finally achieve goals that have long sat dormant in your heart?  Do you have a plan that lays out a step-by-step process on how to move yourself closer to success on those goals?  Often we find that desire and intention are not enough, and that it helps to create milestones and benchmarks along the path that keep you focused and motivated to achieve your goal.  Our guest this week will inspire us with her advice on how we can be smart in taking steps on the journey to success. Denise Ehlen is a leadership consultant, executive coach and master trainer whose passion is to help individuals and organizations grow and thrive through change.  Denise received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Elmhurst College.  She currently works at the Catholic Leadership Institute, and has worked in both for-profit and non-profit environments to develop pr

Loving and Caring for Yourself and Your Body with Cydney Peterson – 1-23-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living In a recent study on New Year’s resolutions by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, it was found that 44% of respondents said their top focus for 2016 would be on health and wellness.  In the pursuit of these resolutions and goals, we sometimes can set unrealistic expectations, or become so single-minded that we don’t establish sustainable routines. What does it take to have a balanced approach to health and wellness?  And how do we make sure we are kind to ourselves in the pursuit of our ideal health and wellness goals?  This week we speak about the best way to make sure we love ourselves and our bodies as we set out to establish healthy routines. Cydney Peterson grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and graduated with honors from high school and attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.  After earning a BA in both Biology and Studio Art, Cydney worked professionally as

Healthy Food Habits Begin Now with Heidi Fannin – 1-16-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living This week we begin a series of discussions focused on making this “Your Best Year Ever!” What would it take to create changes for the better in your life? What would be at the top of the list of the things you would like to make positive change this year? For most people, cooking and eating healthier is near the top of the list of things they would like to know more about in order to lose weight, have more energy, and strengthen their immune system. This week we’ll explore top recommendations on bringing healthy foods and meals into your home in a way that can creating permanent change in your home. Our guest is food enthusiast Heidi Fannin. Heidi is a health and wellness coach, and works closely with her clients to raise their awareness about the food they eat. Heidi received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she trained in more than one hundred dietary theories. She

Bringing Meditation into Your Life – Part 2 with Markus Kasunich – 1-9-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living Multiple sources of research have shown the many benefits of meditation, but it can be overwhelming to know how to begin to incorporate it into your daily life.  Like any regular habit or practice, beginning with small steps can get you started, and then you can customize your meditation to what works for you.  As we “Learn from the Experts”, we turn to a guest who has over 20 years practicing  various types of meditation who will share his tips on how to get started, and how to smoothly transition to a regular meditation routine. Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online coaching, and facilitates retreats, events and classes all over the globe. Markus is also an artist and has been a featured a