Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERY ☆WELLNESS

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Tami Schiltz to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. At a young age, Tami Schiltz began to struggle with body awareness and self-comparison—challenges that quietly shaped how she saw herself for years to come. While she was never directly compared to her older sister, the praise her sister received left a lasting impression. Tami intern...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Mary Baliker to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. At just nine years old, Mary Baliker’s life changed forever when her health began to rapidly decline. Doctors were initially puzzled, struggling to understand what was happening inside her young body. Eventually, Mary was diagnosed with C3G, a rare and aggressive kidney disease. The p...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Roman “Ray” Muller to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Ray Muller was a towering presence in Wisconsin high school basketball during the 1984–85 season, leaving a legacy that still resonates in the Wisconsin Dells community. A 7-foot center for the Wisconsin Dells Chiefs, Ray dominated both ends of the court, leading his team to an...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Varsity Head Boys Basketball Coach Sean McGann to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Coach McGann is in his 7th season as the varsity head boys basketball coach at Sauk-Prairie High School, with students from Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, WI and surrounding areas. This episode marks part two of our five-part series following the life...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Dr. Toby Campbell to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Dr. Campbell is an oncologist specializing in lung cancer and palliative care at UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, where he has been a trusted physician, educator, and advocate since 2007. Dr. Campbell’s journey into medicine began far from Wisconsin. He grew up in both Or...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Christine Quinn to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Christine is the founder and creator of the nonprofit organization Living Kindness , an organization born out of lived experience, compassion, and an unwavering desire to support families facing some of life’s most difficult challenges. For much of her professional career,...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Jason Nachreiner to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Jason’s story is one of finding an answer to a lifelong question, family, and the courage to take a leap of faith. Adopted shortly after birth, Jason was welcomed into a loving home in Madison, Wisconsin, where he grew up living a wholesome life like most, except, he was adopt...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 , I welcome author Danielle Ehlert to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Ehlert’s story is a powerful and deeply personal conversation about resilience, loss, and the courage to survive and thrive. Danielle’s story begins in Richland Center, Wisconsin, where she was raised by her grandmother while her mother followed her husband, professional ba...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, we relaunch Cory Poole's episode from early 2025. I welcome Cory Poole to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. We share the inspiring story of Poole family. Their powerful story of love, family, and the strength to overcome life’s toughest challenges is inspiring.  Cory Poole, a devoted husband and father whose life was changed forever when his s...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 , I welcome Keith Batenhorst to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Batenhorst is the creator and founder of the Mental Mountains Project, a non-profit organization with a mission to provide financial assistance to those who cannot afford mental health services. For years, Batenhorst battled anxiety and depression from an early age. A gifted bask...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 , I welcome Mallory Zuhde to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Zuhde has been with the New Berlin (WI) Fire Department since April 2025, but her path to this role came with plenty of adversity and adaptation. Soccer was her vehicle to college. She began her athletic career with the women’s soccer team at Madison (WI) College, then transferred t...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Jared Staege to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Staege graduated from Waunakee (WI) HIgh School in 2011 after an extremely successful academic and athletic career for the Warriors. Staege took his talents to the University of Minnesota where he wanted to prove to himself that he cou...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Varsity Head Boys Basketball Coach Sean McGann to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios.  This week, we kick off an exciting five-episode series following Coach Sean McGann , the Varsity Head Boys Basketball Coach at Sauk Prairie High School . Throughout the season, we’ll sit down with Coach McGann once a month to track his journey—on and...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Felicia Raye Diny, a survivor, advocate, and founder who is helping women rebuild their lives after domestic abuse. Through her nonprofit organization, Felicia’s Donation Closet , Raye Diny has supported over 200 women and 361 children, helping them rise above their circumstances and transition into safe, comfortable homes. Her team provides...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Avree Antony to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. From a young age, Antony of Sun Prairie, WI was destined for greatness on the basketball court. A standout athlete with rare talent, she caught the attention of college recruiters early, receiving her first full scholarship offer from Illinois State University while still in eighth gr...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Dr. Roopa Shah to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Dr. Shah is a well-known family physician in the Madison, WI area. Since graduating from Michigan State University, she has spent her entire professional life serving her patients for nearly a quarter century. She is on the podcast t...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Sarah Carlson to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Carlson, a familiar face to many in Madison, WI, where she has seen action at all three stations (Ch. 3, 15 & 27). Sarah’s journey has been anything but smooth. In 2008, she began experiencing strange symptoms in what she described as “feeling funny”. Not realizing at the time, she d...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome author Todd Kinney to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Kinney authored the book, “I Didn’t Believe It Either: One Dad’s Discovery That Everything Is Better Without Alcohol.” Since his college days, Kinney struggled with alcohol and sobriety. He shares his incredible journey of sobriety through honesty, connection, and personal growth. I...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Mark Bardenwerper to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. At age 36, Bardenwerper started to feel “crummy” and decided to check out the walk-in clinic. Originally diagnosed with acid reflux, he would have bouts of chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. As the head wrestling coach at Watertown High School, Bardenwerper would work...

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN and men who have that special woman in their lives (spouse, daughter, or friend). On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome  Barbara Geldert , aka  The Hormonista,  to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Geldert was living her best life, a hard working professional who wore many hats right out of high school. Among her many careers, one of her greatest joys...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Hugh Roberts to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Hugh is a man whose story is all about hard work, determination, family, and community spirit. On a cold January 1994 day, tragedy struck when Hugh and his wife Jane were on their way to a funeral and their vehicle was hit by a train. Hugh was med flighted from his hometown of Randolph, W...

Coach Tim Decorah shares his story of survive and thrive. Episode #1 starts at the beginning. December 2021, Coach Decorah's anxiety ridden life is interrupted by two co-workers who show up at his door to do a wellness check. When there isn't an answer, both co-workers leave. They return a couple of minutes later. Coach Decorah meets them at the door and makes a statement that would transform his...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Kelsey (McCarthy) Townsend to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios.  In this heartfelt episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Kelsey Townsend, a mother of four, who fought an 84-day battle with COVID-19 while pregnant with her fourth child. Kelsey’s story is a testament to the power of hope, grit, and the loving support of family, frie...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Tom Anderson to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Anderson is a visionary entrepreneur and owner of Buck & Honey’s restaurants in the Madison, Wisconsin area. With four locations in the Madison area, one is always near. Anderson has built a reputation for offering more than just food, he’s creating a memorable experience for his gues...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Katie Valk to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Katie shares her deeply moving story of loss and resilience. In August 2021, Katie’s mother tragically passed away, leaving behind her husband and three children. Katie, just a junior in high school at the time, faced uncertainty. She talks openly about how this devastating loss forced her...