Stephanie&apos;s Bio: Stephanie is an accredited health and well-being coach (NBC-HWC), meditation teacher, group fitness instructor, and wellness educator with a master’s degree in Integrative Health and Well-Being Coaching from the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing. She helps people bring mindfulness, compassion and wisdom into their journey to greater well-being.Stephanie’s passion in holistic well-being started with an interest in meditation that led her to study with some of the world’s most renowned teachers like Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Sharon Salzberg, and Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche. Stephanie is inspired to bring the practice of meditation to as many people as possible and does this through her work as a facilitator within the Tergar Meditation Community and as a trainer with Healthy Minds Innovations, a non-profit started by acclaimed neuroscientist Richard Davidson at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Stephanie brings the practice of secular meditation to the workplace for individuals and groups.Links from the Episode: Stephanie&apos;s website: http://www.innerfirehealthcoach.com/Healthy Minds Innovations website: https://hminnovations.org/Stephanie&apos;s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniewagner_healthcoach/?hl=enStephanie&apos;s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wagner-ma-mm-nbc-hwc-a083274/Join the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™:  https://www.tcwellnesscollective.com/

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#131: Stephanie Wagner- Mindfulness & Meditation

Melissa Albers Bio: Melissa is a family girl, business owner, loud laugher and lover of people.  As a self awareness and self development junkie she runs a company that focuses on the same.  She loves trying new things, and has recently picked up the Ukulele (with questionable but satisfying results) and hip hop dancing (with even more questionable yet satisfying results).  Oh yeah, she also loves her many dogs and eats a LOT of candy.  If you’d like to connect with Melissa, you can find her at 612.751.2115, https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaalberstheautheticleader/ or melissa@theselfawarenessjourney.com.JJ Parker Bio: An operational expert, JJ is the guy that keeps all the lights on.  Quick to develop ideas, research and problem solve, he&apos;s started multiple companies and still runs his tech firm.  He loves learning and being creative, and seasonally can be seen snowboarding, rock climbing or practicing his latest endeavor - flying small airplanes. JJ is pretty fond of his family, cool art projects (like an ice igloo in his backyard once) and digs hoodies too.  If you’d like to connect with JJ, you can find him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jj-parker/ or jj@theselfawarenessjourney.comLinks From the Episode: The Self Awareness Journey Website: https://theselfawarenessjourney.com/Join the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™: https://www.tcwellnesscollective.com/

#130: Melissa Albers and JJ Parker- The Self Awareness Journey

Patrick believes you deserve to feel happy, calm, and balanced. No matter the stressor, he works together with his clients to find solutions. It is his intent to create a therapeutic environment where you feel supported and encouraged but also challenged and inspired. Patrick hopes to gain a deep understanding of who you are as a person and how you have navigated the world until this point. Once he understands who you are and what you have experienced, he works alongside you to achieve your goals, find balance, and create real and lasting change.Patrick’s degrees include a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, Morris. His early clinical experiences included in-home therapy with families as well as adolescents in Co-Occurring Intensive Outpatient therapy. He received specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and have done extensive research and training in TeleMental Health.  Additionally, Patrick served on the Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy from 2017 - 2019.  Patrick enjoys riding my bike along the river, relaxing with family and friends, and frequenting the many amazing restaurants in Minneapolis. Links From the Episode:good human work website: https://goodhumanwork.com/good human work on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodhumanwork/?hl=enJoin the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™:  https://www.tcwellnesscollective.com/

#129: Patrick Parker- good human work

Andy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. In addition, he also works as a Children’s Mental Health Social Worker in a county mental health agency, as a recruiter/business developer, and as a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor for the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy and the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.Andy has many years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in vocational ministry and therapy contexts. Some areas of clinical treatment focus are anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, communication and relationship patterns, grief/loss and life transitions. He practices with a strengths-based approach, allowing clients the opportunity to bring forth their strengths already employed in relationships. He believes clients are the experts in the subject matter of their own lives and sees his role as a guide to provide a different perspective for clients as they work towards their goals. Andy views the process of therapy as making space for the soul to be seen, heard and affirmed. He has completed level 1 and 2 of the Gottman Couples Therapy method and plans to continue this training until certification. Andy is also a Gottman leader in facilitating Gottman’s ‘Seven Principles for a Healthy Marriage’ and ‘Bringing Baby Home’.Links From the EpisodeAndy&apos;s LinkedIn Profile- https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkaehr/Many Sparrows Website- https://manysparrows.net/Andy&apos;s Upcoming  Event, The Seven Principles That Make Minnesota Relationships Work- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-7-principles-that-make-minnesota-relationships-work-tickets-163397045963Join the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™ - https://www.tcwellnesscollective.com/

#128: Andrew Kaehr - Mental Health & Improving Interactions Between Couples

This is a special episode where I was featured on The Self Awareness Journey Podcast with Melissa Albers and JJ Parker.  Melissa and JJ have joined forces to produce content and material to improve self awareness. Please check out their show by following the link below.Links From the Episode:The Self Awareness Journey PodcastJoin the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™

#127: The Self Awareness Journey Podcast featuring Alex Morrall

Grace Melek is the owner of Success Fitness and Training Center in Maplewood, MN where they specialize in customized training programs for a variety of needs.  Their diverse team of 16 trainers allows them to provide specialized services for older active adults, youth, prenatal and postpartum clientele, sports performance, post-operative rehabilitation, general health, disease prevention and management, weight loss, injury prevention, body building, figure competitions, and joint-replacement patients, among others.Their team has over 100 years of combined experience in the training industry, and the physical location of Success is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.Grace holds Personal Training Certifications with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, as well as the American Council on Exercise, and the National Exercise Trainer’s Association.  She has advanced certifications in orthopedic exercise prescription, senior fitness, and prenatal and postpartum fitness.Grace and her team are driven by the simple fact that each year an estimated 2 million deaths occur due to physical inactivity and each and every one of those deaths are 100% preventable.  Furthermore, medicine is always at work to add years to our life, but not necessarily preparing our bodies to physically sustain those additional years with an ideal quality of life.  The Success Team strives to change both of these trends through superior customized private training services, as well as small group training, youth programming, and community outreach.Their team is also spearheading the mission for stricter requirements and licensure for the personal training profession to establish a greater stronghold in the allied health care continuum. Links From The Episodeworkoutwithgrace@gmail.comhttps://www.successfitnessandtraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/successfitnessandtrainingJoin the Twin Cities Wellness Collective: www.tcwellnesscollective.com

#126: Grace Melek- Empowering Our Community to Find Success in Fitness

Mike Vera is a Master Certified Health Coach and founder of Vera Health Strategies where he empowers his busy clients to take control of their health for long-term success. Mike has an M.S. in Exercise Science & Health Promotion, and a B.A. in Psychology with research experience in cognitive psychology. Mike&apos;s vision is to transform the health & wellness industry with his innovative time-management system. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, he currently lives in Scranton, PA. You can contact Mike with questions or requests for public speaking at www.mikevera.com.Join the Twin Cities Wellness Collective here: https://www.tcwellnesscollective.com/

#125: Mike Vera- Time Management, Procrastination vs. Precrastination, and Shifting Your Mindset for Improved Health

Karina Muller is a certified life and executive coach and the founder of ClientCentric Consulting and coaching. From her early days in corporate America to founding ClientCentric Consulting & Coaching, she has been the go-to expert and trusted advisor for professionals and individuals who want to get the most out of life.Karina started her career at Accenture as a consultant where she gained her passion for helping others. After obtaining her MBA at University of Minnesota, she worked in marketing for companies such as General Mills and Honeywell before forming her own company.While in corporate, she managed businesses, with P&L responsibility, worth hundreds of millions in revenue and led teams that spanned the globe. Her years in leading global corporations gave her first-hand insight into the pace at which successful people today are expected to operate. She is passionate about helping professionals and individuals find ways to experience well-being despite the rigorous demands of work and everyday lives.Lana Gendlin Brooks is a certified life coach and creative wellness coach. Her story begins with an innate curiosity about people, their cultures, and shared stories. Growing up in a bilingual home, she had a world view and diverse upbringing that broadened her perspective on working with diverse communities. This provided her with a deep cross-cultural understanding that led to her early career in arts and culture organizations, including the Smithsonian Institution.Her experience spans many facets of nonprofit, corporate, and startup organizations, which has given her a wide lens into the complexities of working in various industries and business models. Working at fortune500s, Lana honed her marketing skills and launched products and services that drove high-revenue growth. From there, she helped launch a new 34,000 sq. ft. creativity center and then founded HeARTs Work Coaching and Consulting. Her HeARTs Work is to help you find yours. She is passionate about empowering individuals and teams to step into their power and move their lives forward to achieve their goals. She holds an MA from The George Washington University and Life Coach Certification from Learning Journeys (ICF accredited)Together, Lana and Karina started the HeartCentric Coaching Collaborative with a mission of changing this world one relationship at a time. Links From the EpisodeHeartCentric Coaching Website: https://heartcentriccoaching.com/Join the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™: https://www.tcwellnesscollective.com/

#124: Shifting Your Perspective to Find Clarity with Karina Muller and Lana Gendlin Brooks

Melissa Spiess, a board-certified music therapist, founded Living Spirit Therapy Services, LLC in 2008 to increase access to high quality music therapy services in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Living Spirit Therapy Services believes in the inherent potential of every individual regardless of disability and/or challenges; and the power of music to improve physical, emotional, and mental functioning. Living Spirit Therapy Services, LLC strives to build stronger communities by increasing independence, improving quality of life, providing support, and expanding resources of their members. Group and individual music therapy services and their Empowering Wellness Initiative are two ways they strive to meet this vision. Melissa began her professional career as a music therapist in 2003. She completed her music therapy equivalency degree and Master of Music from Western Michigan University. She is a Fellow in the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapists. Links From the Episode:Living Spirit Therapy Services Website: https://www.livingspirittherapy.com/Empowering Wellness Initiative: https://www.livingspirittherapy.com/empowering-wellness-initiative/Capital Campaign: https://www.livingspirittherapy.com/capital-campaign-for-older-adults/Gather and Grow Series -  Self-Care: Not All Bubble Baths and Ice Cream: https://www.livingspirittherapy.com/april-15th-self-care-not-all-bubble-baths-and-ice-cream/Gather and Grow Series -  Building Resiliency, June 17th: https://www.livingspirittherapy.com/building-resiliency/ Join the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™

#123: Melissa Spiess- The Power of Music Therapy

Shelly Dvorak&apos;s Bio: Shelly built Sphere 421 to offer purpose-driven leadership in marketing communications and influencer engagement.After two decades serving many of America&apos;s best-loved brands and companies across integrated marketing, cause marketing, PR, entertainment, and licensing, she identified trends in effective collaboration. Not only was work more rewarding when focused beyond the bottom line; programs focused on social causes or strengthening communities also consistently generated stronger, more lasting business impact. Shelly enjoys helping clients elevate their marketing strategy through a holistic, purpose-centered approach to partnership and collaboration.Links From the Episode:Book a 1:1 Working Session with Shelly- Click the gold button labeled "Special Billing Code" and enter TCWC for a 40% discountSphere 421 WebsiteJoin the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™ as an Official Member

#122: Shelly Dvorak- Putting Purpose and Connection at the Center of Your Business

Melody&apos;s Bio: Melody Vachal is a veteran caregiver of nearly 25 years who understands the emotional and practical details of caregiving. She knows the consistency and vigilance required along with the impact on self, family, and career. As a professional, with a career as a Speech Language Pathologist she supported families in their journey.  As an individual, Melody learned about caregiving from the other side after she became the victim of a car accident and needed extensive rehabilitation and caregiving herself. Following this experience, she launched her business RISE UP Care and Wellness to help caregivers develop the skills needed to practice self-care while caring for others. She is now living and realizing the importance of caregivers caring for themselves.  Links From the Episodemvachal@riseupcareandwellness.comFacebook group  Take Care of YouInstagram and Facebook @riseupcareandwellnessArise Caresmelody.vachal@arisecares.comJoin the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™

#121: Melody Vachal- Caregiving and Self Care

Dr. Ken Wilson Bio: Husband, father of three, business owner & developer  Undergraduatedegree: Human Biology (B.Sc) Doctoratedegree: Chiropractic (D.C.)  Always propelled by a larger vision and the constant pursuit of progression, Dr. Ken started, co-founded and helped grow multiple chiropractic clinics in the surrounding Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Ranging from start-up’s to high volume (500+ patient visits per week) clinics, Dr. Ken immersed himself in the study of systems, procedures, marketing and customer experience. The abundance of knowledge and information he gained became the foundation of his expertise, now being able to efficiently and effectively incorporate best-practices intonew or existing clinics.  Dr. Ken now sees patients three evenings during the week. He has recently partnered with a phenomenal Midwest company based in Michigan and the rest of his week is dedicated to one goal, delivering word class health solutions inside the workplace. Links From the Episode: LinkedIn: Dr. Ken Wilson Instagram: @kenwilson_dcTwitter: @kenwilson_dcJoin the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™

#120: Ken Wilson- Reimagining Workplace Wellness

Lena&apos;s Bio: Lena Scullard began LMS Productions with one goal in mind, to empower people to improve their confidence and sense of capability throughout their personal and professional lives. As a professional speaker, facilitator, program designer, and consultant, Lena brings creative and engaging development opportunities to organizations across the country.  Lena’s programs have lasting impact, because they create memorable and emotional connections and leave people excited about applying new ideas in innovative ways.  Her programs encourage insight to help identify obstacles so that people can discover the best version of themselves. They are created to focus on unlocking the motivations, ideas, and feelings of others and inspire people to reach toward goals of excellence. Lena’s expertise includes Personal and Interpersonal Skills Development, which she believes are the foundations of effectiveness, for both individuals and teams. She has facilitated programs from Franklin Covey, The Pacific Institute, Achieve Forum, and DiSC, and has been designing and delivering training programs for a decade. In addition to several facilitation certifications, Lena holds degrees in Theater and English Literature.  Lena grew up in rural Minnesota, surrounded by a supportive family (despite her crazy dreams and pursuits) and a tremendously close community. At the age of 8, Lena was diagnosed with Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes, which brought her strength and steadiness, despite hardships and tough life lessons that she often shares with her audience. She remains active in Community Theater and loves adventure and getting involved in planning events. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and spunky dog, Moxie.Links From the Episode:Lena&apos;s LinkedIn ProfileLena&apos;s Social Media handle: @lenascullardhttps://www.lenascullard.com/Lena&apos;s Upcoming Stitch It Up Workshop- Use the code TCWC to get $10 offJoin the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™

#119: Lena Scullard - Building Confidence

Brad&apos;s Bio: Brad started his career in corporate marketing where he achieved success as a marketing executive with advertising agencies and as a Director of Marketing of a Fortune 500 company.  He led Inner Circle, (CEO/Owner peer groups), where he facilitated meetings and coached over 130 CEOs to grow their businesses on average by 20%. COVID changed his direction, and he became a Certified Mind Health Coach. His company, MindSync, shows clients how to defrag their minds to allow the software they were born with to run better.  They can then use it to turn down their emotions, imaginations and memories in the moment rather than regret that time when they lost it. They can calm their minds to achieve better focus, health, reduced stress and anxiety and achieve greater performance.His 3MX program – Mindfulness – Bring Awareness to the Present, Meditation – Deep Relaxation to Adjust the Past to Realize a Better Future, Movement – Towards Improvement – Constantly Creating a Life You Love - together they provide the Xponential factor of synergism and rapid adoption. MindSync shares a nine-step program to better sleep, more energy, and less stress. It can even lower your golf score. Mind Health Coach, Bibliophile, Golfer, Proud Husband and Grandfather, Veteran and Wine and Food Enthusiast. Links From the Episode:brad@mindsyncpro.comwww.MindSyncpro.comSchedule a meeting with BradJoin the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™

#118: Brad Lantz - MindSync

Lindsey&apos;s Bio: Lindsey helps people integrate physical, mental and emotional health and wellness. She is a personal trainer, life & business coach and speaker with over 15 years of experience. Her passion for health and wellness expands to her business coaching as she works with other professionals to build their businesses with compassion and strategy.Links From the Episode:Website - www.lindseyheiserman.comEmail- lindsey@lindseyheiserman.comIG -@lindseyheisermancoachingLinkedIn -Lindsey HeisermanPodcast -"Mind Muscle and Movement"Join the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™

#117: Lindsey Heiserman- Building Awareness to Enhance Well-Being Beyond Yourself

The Twin Cities Wellness Collective™ Podcast will conduct weekly interviews with entrepreneurs, local experts, and those who have transformed their personal well-being to share their stories and help others in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and beyond live higher quality lives. Our primary goal is to provide our listeners with actionable advice that they can implement into their own life and improve their personal well-being. This fits into the culture of reciprocity that is central to our group. We believe that a willingness to help others find success will bring about our own. If you are interested in improving your well-being, while helping others enhance their quality of life, please join as a member of this group. You can find more information at tcwellnesscollective.com. Thanks for listening and I look forward to joining you to help make our city and beyond more well.

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