Supernaut

Have you ever considered that what you perceive as your greatest weakness might actually contain the seed of your greatest strength? In this soul-stirring conversation with Shawna, we unpack the powerful duality between her natural calm demeanor and what she calls her "wrath" – those moments of fierce emotion that occasionally break through her composed exterior. Drawing from our nearly...

What happens when a daughter interviews her mother, uncovering layers of wisdom that have shaped her own worldview? This conversation begins with a powerful distinction between introversion and extroversion that goes far beyond the typical shy/outgoing dichotomy. "Extroverts wake up with no coins and collect them throughout the day from interactions, while introverts begin with full pockets t...

What happens when you stop trying to solve yourself as a problem? This candid conversation explores how physical movement—specifically running—can transform your mental landscape in ways medication and talk therapy alone often can't. Jen shares her journey of reconnecting with running after years away from it, discovering that the mental benefits far outweigh the physical ones. We discuss how...

What does it take to finally break free from addiction's grip? For Mike Karnick, it was watching his children's faces after a blackout episode that changed everything. After years of heavy drinking that followed family patterns of alcoholism, Mike made a decision that stuck: "I'm done." Mike's story begins with a birthday celebration gone wrong—a side-by-side ride whe...

What happens when we finally shed the "fun drunk" persona that's been masking our authentic selves? Leah's remarkable journey from social drinker to embracing an alcohol-free life reveals the profound transformation that can occur when we stop numbing ourselves. After a startling wake-up call involving her daughter, Leah made the life-changing decision to quit drinking without...

What happens when the life of the party decides to stop drinking? Tyler Plasek joins us to share his remarkable journey through one year of sobriety, challenging the notion that you need a dramatic rock bottom moment to make a positive change. Known as the wild, entertaining personality on his former podcast "On Tap With The Boiz," Tyler built much of his identity around drinking. From t...

A chance to slow down and listen to the wild turkeys—that's what spirituality means to Isaac, who joins Beth Kelling for a deeply personal conversation about finding the divine in unexpected places. This thoughtful exchange reveals how our spiritual journeys often intertwine with our greatest challenges. Isaac shares his approach to Christianity that "goes against the grain," believ...

What happens when childhood masks become so convincing that even our closest friends can't see beneath them? In this deeply moving conversation with my friend of 25 years, Michael Gunderson, we peel back layers of a life marked by trauma, resilience, and ultimately, transformation. Michael shares his journey through his parents' divorce, his mother's suicide during his senior year o...

What if the hard times in your life weren't just obstacles to overcome, but essential elements in shaping who you've become? In this soul-stirring conversation with therapist Jen Peterson, we peel back the layers of that universal human experience we all share but rarely discuss with such honesty—navigating life's difficulties. Jen brings twenty years of therapeutic wisdom and her o...

What happens when siblings separated by fifteen years sit down to explore spiritual questioning, personal growth, and the courage to face our deepest fears? Welcome to the first episode of Supernaught, where host Beth Kelling invites her older brother Steve to share the moment that changed her spiritual trajectory forever. Growing up in rural Minnesota where even yoga was considered taboo, Beth re...

The moment I heard the spirit of wine whisper "you don't have a personality without me" became my turning point. That single, chilling exchange crystallized everything wrong with my relationship to alcohol—and launched me on a journey I never expected to take. Welcome to Supernaught, where we explore spirituality, sobriety, and the spectrum of self. In this premiere episode, I share...