Be A Better Being

One hundred and fifty one episodes!!!  When we launched this podcast in early 2022, our commitment was to add value to your life by sharing ideas and experiences of our own, as well as exposing you to many incredible voices with insights to impart. I really had no idea how it would unfold, and now, nearly four years and 113 guests later, I am proud to say mission accomplished. Scrolling though the...

Ginger Vigil is passionate mental health advocate and author of the memoir 'Somewhere Between You and Me'. Today, she shares her extraordinary story of meeting her husband Ray at his late wife's memorial service, navigating love and loss, and their joint healing journey. From her difficult decision to leave a toxic marriage, to the importance of self-discovery and therapy, Ginger em...

It's career development month! Dr. AJ Lauer is on a mission to improve diversity in science and technology fields. AJ has held diverse professional roles including running a residence hall, leading an educational exhibit design project, and coaching and training C-suite staff, and has the stories to prove it. Today she shares her personal experiences with imposter syndrome and offers valuable...

Happy National Author Day, and welcome back to Alice Burron for a special episode! Dr. Burron, an exercise physiologist and health strategist, discusses her new book Health Shift: Your Personalized Guide to Making Strategic Health Decisions . Alice and Michelle into the importance of understanding and improving health decisions, recognizing irrational health choices, and developing a personal heal...

While October is breast cancer awareness month, a broader view of cancer in general is worthy of a conversation. Today’s guest, Jen Nolan, holds a BS in Food Science, Human Nutrition, and Dietetics from Colorado State University, a Master’s in Holistic Nutrition, and multiple specialty certifications, including Oncology Nutrition Consulting, Nutrition Genome Practitioner, and Metabolic Balance® Co...

With 30 years of medical experience, as well as a passion for health and wellness, Laura Hagen knows the ins and outs of a human body. Her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2023 led her down a path she never anticipated As we bring awareness to breast cancer in the month of October, Laura shares her journey from diagnosis, through treatment and post-treatment life. Her perspective and attitude are a...

We are at the tail end of Self Care Awareness and Improvement Month, but you know it doesn’t stop when the calendar flips. Today’s guest will inspire you to make this a priority wherever you are in life, regardless of the time of year. Colton Burt is a young entrepreneur from Central Wisconsin. He got his start in 2017 in the tiny town of Princeton, Wisconsin, at the age of 18 with just $3000 and...

Self care and improvement is the theme of the month and today’s guest is a poster child for an improved life through self-care! Facing significant obstacles from a young age, Joy Watts was living a less-than-optimal life. Difficult circumstances led to addiction, leading to poor choices, until one day divine intervention completely changed her trajectory. Commitment to faith led to sobriety, but m...

September is Self Care Awareness and Improvement Month! We are living in a time with access to tools that offer the ability to truly optimize our wellbeing like never before.  We owe that to people like today’s guest, Mark Fox. A former Space Shuttle Chief Engineer, Mark has passion for innovation and pushing boundaries, and the state of health around us inspired him to explore unique frontiers. H...

We continue to embrace National Wellness Month, and today Michelle is joined by Gina Fontaine, a woman on her own wellness and healing journey for decades. Both personally and professionally, Gina has utilized various modalities to address all facets of wellbeing. She is a mother of three, wellness coach, and author and has spent nearly thirty years helping clients connect mindfully with their bod...

We're back just in time for Wellness Month! Of course this show is all about wellness, but it’s fun to get to have yet another reason to highlight a remarkable story. Today’s guest, Carrie Lehtonen, certainly has one! Carrie was “doing all the right things”, but at age 31, a blood clot in her coronary artery triggered a heart attack. This experience inspired her to re-evaluate and redefine he...

Michelle and Sasha reconnect for a summer sync up! They get into Sasha's transformative journey towards self-alignment over the past year. Kyan is getting a new service dog, Teddy, and he's already having a profound impact in her life. Sasha also shares her career shift towards entrepreneurship and Project Intentional. The duo discuss the importance of dreaming big, setting boundaries, a...

Ben Rossi isn't just fitness expert, he's also fierce advocate for Parkin's awareness.  Ben join's Michelle on the podcast today to discuss the importance of men's health, the role of exercise in managing Parkinson's disease, and the need for community support. He shares his fitness journey, his passion for helping those with Parkinson's, and the impact of regula...

Janet McConnell is a Healthy Longevity Advocate, fitness educator, author and speaker dedicated to helping people age strong and thrive. A bodybuilding competitor approaching age 70, Janet is living proof that it’s never too late to build strength, vitality, and resilience. Her journey began with a personal health transformation that reshaped her life, leading her to empower others through evidenc...

One person believing in her was all it took to ignite the idea she was born to run, and to date, Maggie Lentz is a 25 time marathon runner and 2 time ultra-marathoner. She has completed ALL 6 World Major Marathons and has set her sights on running marathons on all 7 continents, with Patagonia, Chile next on the schedule. Maggie is also a USATF-certified coach and INEOS ambassador. Living life less...

Kayla Logue is a personal development coach, author, and speaker. Today she shares her transformative journey from chasing perfection to embracing authenticity. Kayla discusses the importance of journaling in her personal growth, the impact of sports on her resilience, and the challenges she faced in making significant life changes. The conversation emphasizes the significance of mental health, se...

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

Vicki Baker Harris is recognized as a “Top 100 Visionary” in Education by the Global Forum for Education and Learning (2020-2021), Vicki is at the forefront of innovation and strategy in faculty and leadership development. A faculty member and Fulbright Specialist Alumna, Vicki’s goal is to help faculty members, colleges, and universities thrive.  She is author of several books, as well as over 11...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sasha joins Michelle for the final episode of the year to reflect and look to the future. A lot has happened and a lot has changed! Get your spot for the 2025 Vision Board Workshop here ! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-virtual-vision-board-workshop-tickets-1100152578979?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebds...