Isaiah Vlasek and Amy VanArkel
Dear Misfits
Dear Misfits, Dear the Misunderstood, Dear Knowledge Seekers,We see you and we hear you. This podcast is for you, as individuals, wanting to gain a bite-sized ”why” on a variety of health and wellness topics. Our team wants to dig in to different topics just a bit deeper than you may have before. We are two health care professionals and humans on our own journeys; that believe the ”why” enables you to keep up with the changes you need to continue moving toward health and wellness. Plus, we add practical insights and tools to help you integrate healthy adjustments into your day to day life. Sin...
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Isaiah Vlasek and Amy VanArkel
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Nov 29, 2025
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Episodes
What is Carpal Tunnel? 28.09.2024 29:34
Isaiah and Amy discuss Carpal Tunnel. What is it? What are common strategies to address it? If you have topics or questions you would like Isaiah and Amy to cover in a future podcast please click here and submit your question or request. They will keep it anonymous. Dear Misfits wants to cover information important to you!
Why The Heck Do You Keep Doing That? 22.09.2024 39:18
Isaiah and Amy throw a caution flag about instant gratification and looking for answers to problems in the wrong places. You might be looking for answers in the right places. But often we fall into the "scrolling our phones" pit. Or google "medicine for weight loss", "supplements for energy". Maybe the issue is more in what is being prioritized. Are you getting your basic needs met first before...
Misconceptions Series | 4 15.09.2024 12:05
The last misconceptions episode went over so well that the Dear Misfits team decided to roll it back with the fourth installment! Isaiah tackles five more myths about health and wellness from cracking knuckles to the 5-second rule when food hits the floor! The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. We also...
Misconceptions Series | 3 07.09.2024 29:37
Isaiah and Amy dive into another misconceptions series, one of their favorite topics! We talk about some myths and controversy surrounding stretching, muscles turning to fat, eating before cardio and back surgeries! The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. We also would love to invite our listeners to sh...
Headaches and Where They Come From 31.08.2024 34:19
Amy and Isaiah discuss headaches, where they come from and ways to address them when they do arise. The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. We also would love to invite our listeners to share their testimonials with us. It is a cup-filling experience for us to do this podcast and when we get to hear how...
How Do I Stay Motivated To Workout? 25.08.2024 27:40
We've all been there, when it's time to go workout and you don't have the energy or gumption to get up and move. In this episode Isaiah and Amy will discuss 6 tips for addressing this problem all of us face at some point in our lives. The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. Thank you for listening, be...
Let's Talk About Sex...ual Health & Pain With Sex. 10.08.2024 55:39
Melissa Clark is a Nurse Practitioner, with over 14 years of experience, specifically with women's health. Amy invited Melissa to talk about Menopause in a previous episode and diving into sexual health. Melissa's approach to women's health is multi-disciplinary. This is why the Dear Misfits Podcast was so excited to be able sit down with her for two episodes to discuss topics that aren't talked a...
What is Menopause... Actually? 04.08.2024 1:01:14
Please, for the love, listen to this episode about Menopause. Amy discusses Menopause with Melissa Clark, a Nurse Practitioner, who has focused on Women's Health for over 14 years. Melissa's approach to Women's Health included focusing on the whole woman, not just one aspect. Plus she is a collaborative practitioner that understands the value of a team approach to an individual's health. Menopau...
Ergonomics of the Work Space 23.06.2024 13:24
Isaiah is flying solo for this episode and wants to talk about setting up your work space to reduce risk for discomfort and injury! Here is a link to our Toolkit page on our website so you can see some of the tools discussed in the episode! The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. Thank you for listen...
Nerve Anatomy and Function 08.06.2024 39:54
This episode has been on Isaiah's last nerve as of late and both he and Amy had to have a discussion on this. Today's episode is about nerves in the body, how they work, when they hurt and what can be done to treat them! Here is a link to our Toolkit page on our website so you can see some of the interventions discussed in the episode! The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them...
War Within Your Mind 02.06.2024 56:57
Isaiah and Amy tackle the complexities of the ongoing war in your mind as you learn the about the tools and information to make changes in your life but struggle with creating a plan or implementation. The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. Thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe, download and s...
Gratitudes For Some Recent Learnings 25.05.2024 36:22
Isaiah and Amy talk about some things that they have been learning. They may not have to do directly with your health but it has to do with be thankful for the little things! If you have questions or topics you would like us to cover please click here and send us an email to tell us about it. Also, we are looking to do a Facebook LIVE so you can interact with us in real time! What topic would you...
When Stress Makes Your Body Say No 18.05.2024 1:02:54
Amy and Isaiah talk about how stress impacts your body. But it's a little bit different take. Some of the conversation is about how the stress of our emotional status or habits can sometimes lead to pain or unfavorable body response. If you have questions or topics you would like us to cover please click here and send us an email to tell us about it. Also, we are looking to do a Facebook LIVE...
Tapping Into Your Muscle Fiber Types (Endurance, Hybrid, Power) 11.05.2024 22:50
Isaiah and Amy decided to do an episode on the three types of muscle fibers in all of us and how you can use this information to help improve quality of life or even elite level performance! The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. Thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe, download and share the Dea...
Pain: A Rollercoaster Ride 04.05.2024 37:32
Isaiah and Amy will be bringing the podcast back to another facet of pain, something they have been passionate about since the beginning. The Dear Misfits team started out with the idea of helping those going through pain, especially chronic pain. This episode will discuss what happens when you are on your healing journey and what do to when you come across a flare up or "speed bump" as we like to...
Do You Feel Like Your a Faded Version Of Yourself? 27.04.2024 25:54
Amy and Isaiah encourage you to find yourself again. If you feel like you are a faded version of yourself then we encourage you to find yourself again. Maybe you can think about life in chapters and it's ok to close a chapter to start a new one. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please click here to let us know.
Vertigo vs Low Blood Pressure 22.04.2024 37:50
Isaiah and Amy discuss some differences between Vertigo and low blood pressure. Is the room spinning or do you get light headed when you change position. If you have questions or topics you would like us to cover please click here and let us know your question.
Let's Talk About trueCORE 13.04.2024 55:45
Isaiah and Amy discuss one of the most important parts of movement and pain control and that is your core. This does not mean those washboard abs that are emphasized in media but the trueCORE system that focuses on stabilizing your body and connecting your lower body to your upper. Engage those ears as you learn how to properly engage your core! Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to as...
Spiritual Health and Finding Purpose 06.04.2024 25:07
This week's episode sees the Dear Misfits team discuss the aspect of spiritual health and finding meaning in life. As always, the Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. Thank you for listening and sharing, be sure to follow, subscribe and download the Dear Misfits podcast!
Sleep: Cycles, Hacks and Tidbits 30.03.2024 55:45
Isaiah and Amy discuss the daily activity of sleep and how to improve your sleep health. Ever wondered how long a power nap should be? Does choosing to sleep for 1 hour or pull an all-nighter even matter? Find out these answers and more in this episode! As always, the Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. ...
How Your Eyes Help Manage Pain 23.03.2024 38:42
Isaiah and Amy do a deep dive into how your eyes have a profound connection to both your brain and nervous system and how you can tap into this connection to improve your wellbeing. The Dear Misfits team provides great insight into your sight (joke provided by Isaiah)! As always, they invite you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like them to discuss on the podca...
Asking For Help 16.03.2024 14:45
Isaiah and Amy do a follow up session to some of our other mental health episodes to discuss the sometimes daunting task of reaching out for help. They talk about the barriers to asking for help and how to overcome them so strap in for the ride! As always, they invite you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like them to discuss on the podcast. Thank you for list...
Oh My Aching Back 09.03.2024 39:16
Isaiah and Amy discuss one of the most prevalent conditions that we treat, back pain. We talk about what can cause back pain and how you can address it without leaving your own home. I also heard that a joke or two may come up throughout the episode! As always, they invite you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like them to discuss on the podcast. Thank you for...
Emotional Pain and How It Compares/Relates to Physical Pain 02.03.2024 58:07
Isaiah and Amy discuss emotional pain and how it interacts with physical pain. Are they different? Do they effect each other? What do you do about it? At the beginning of the episode Isaiah offers a disclaimer to let you know they are not Mental Health Practitioners. The awareness of how emotional pain can effect physical pain or vise versa. Emotional Pain can create its own issues. Physical an...
Overthink Much? Adjust Your Broken Soundtracks! 25.02.2024 46:03
Isaiah and Amy discuss a New York Bestselling book "Soundtracks" by Jon Acuff. Stop wasting time, productivity and energy on overthinking. Take a couple practical tools with you. Choose to change the Soundtrack of your thoughts! As always, if you have questions or topics you would like to hear us cover, please click here and email us your questions!
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