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

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Liz Henry to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Henry is a passionate, hard working business woman, and co-owner of Henry Farms Prairie Spirits and J. Henry & Sons Bourbon. Side by side with her husband Joe, Liz has helped diversify a family farm in Dane, Wisconsin into an award winning bourbon whiskey producer. In 2008, a...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Elena Terry to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Terry is a Ho-Chunk native chef, cultural traditionalist, and an inspiring example of perseverance. In 2023, she appeared on the Food Network’s Chopped —a major coup for any aspiring chef. But, before the shine of the spotlight came, Elena was hurdling obstacles that would shap...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Dr. Andrew Lokuta to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Raised in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Dr. Lokuta was inspired by his science teachers as a youngster and turned that love into a career as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been a cornerstone in Madison since 1994. His career began as a postdoctor...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Dr. Rainey Briggs to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Dr. Briggs has spent over two decades building a respected career in public education. In 2021, he reached the pinnacle when he was hired as the superintendent of the Baraboo (WI) School District. He would continue the commitment to academic excellence in Baraboo and be the guiding f...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome retired Hall of Fame Head Basketball Coach Bo Ryan to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Coach Ryan and his wife Kelly have been huge advocates behind the search for a cancer cure. They’ve dedicated over twenty years supporting Coaches vs Cancer Wisconsin . For Bo, cancer has hit close to home—taking the lives of three men who...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Dee Squire to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Dee has lived a rewarding, full life—one filled with acceptance, advocacy, and a deep commitment to taking on any and all obstacles. Shortly after getting married 50 years ago and giving birth to her son, Brad, Dee began to notice that her body didn’t feel quite right and something...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Max Weisbrod to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Weisbrod’s basketball journey is a story about doing the right things, letting things happen, and trusting the process. After a stellar career at DeForest High School in Wisconsin, Max’s dream of earning a Division 1 basketball scholarship didn’t happen—at least not as planned...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Tom Demmin to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. For over 30 years, Tom Demmin has been an institution in the Reedsburg, Wisconsin area. As a longtime announcer for local high school sports—most recently as the voice of the Reedsburg Beavers—Tom has been broadcasting the highs and lows of countless athletic seasons and shared...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Nick Osen to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Nick has landed in a profession many sports fans only dream about. As the Badger Beat Reporter for CBS/247 Sports, Nick spends his days and nights covering athletics. Following high school recruits, covering the transfer portal, and reporting on the behind-the-scenes moments of W...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Jeff Rich to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Jeff grew up in the small town of Buffalo City, Wisconsin, where sports were a large part of the Rich family. At Cochrane-Fountain City High School, Jeff excelled for the Pirates in football, basketball, and track. However, at the beginning of his sophomore year, a knee injury wo...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, I welcome Brinn Holschbach to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Holschbach’s life took a heartbreaking turn when she experienced the loss of her father to suicide at just 13 years old. As an 8th grader, this would leave a large void in her life. Over the next couple of years, Brinn found herself overwhelmed by a growing sense of anxiet...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Mike McGowan to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. We spotlight the work of education and leadership consultant Mike McGowan. Recently celebrating a major milestone, working with his two millionth student, Mike’s been impacting young people across the country which is nothing short of amazing. However, Mike’s path to success wasn’t an...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast, Coach Decorah shares what Easter means to him in the Buck & Honey's remote studios. In this special Easter edition, Coach Decorah takes a few moments to reflect on the meaning of the Easter season. He offers his take on his higher powers and talks about faith, joy, and belief. Coach takes listeners through the powerful story of Jesus’ f...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast , I welcome Rachel Rykal to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Rachel Rykal’s story is one of survival through invisible pain, misunderstanding, and recovery. From her sophomore year in high school, Rykal would endure physical pain that she or her doctors couldn’t explain. As her pain intensified, she continued to face skepticism fro...

On the next episode of Survive & Thrive 8791 Podcast , I welcome Sarah Karls to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. After over 30 years as a social worker, Sarah Karls retired in 2023, ready to enjoy a slower pace, free time and the fruits of an enjoyable career. But life threw her a curveball. In December 2024, during a routine physical, her doctor detected some swelling in her neck. F...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Maria Hanson to the Buck & Honey's remote studios. Maria has spent over three decades fighting for those without voices who often go unheard. A lifelong advocate, Maria has stood up for causes such as: LGBTQIA+ rights, criminal justice reform, animal rights, recovery, domestic violence awareness, and mental health. Her passion for fai...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Coach Chris Zwettler to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Chris, a veteran teacher and coach with over four decades of experience, has spent his career impacting the lives of students and athletes. However, nothing could have prepared him for the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world shut down, Chris was overcome with fear and anxiety by the c...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Michael Derrick to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Mike’s story is one of mental toughness, fortitude, and strength to fight through life’s obstacles. An art teacher and coach, he was thriving in the classroom, impacting the lives of his students and athletes. In 2016, as he organized an end of the school year art show to celebrate his...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Stacy Mower to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Stacy’s story is a glimpse into what life is like for a daughter to go through life coping with a grim diagnosis for her mother.  Stacy grew up in Stevens Point, WI, where her parents, Vicki and Dave, built a life of love and laughter for Stacy and her younger brother Scott. For most of he...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Bradie Ewing to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Ewing, whose path from small-town star to NFL player is a story of hard work, dedication, and rebranding. A three-sport star at Richland Center High School in Wisconsin, Bradie thrived on the football field, basketball court, and track team. He chose the walk-on route at the University of...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Jen Heller to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Heller, a stroke survivor, hasn’t let that define her, it has inspired her and her story is one of rebranding, transforming, and finding strength in adversity. After 14 years working for Coca-Cola in her hometown of Rhinelander, WI, Jen was stuck in a mundane work life. Significantly overwe...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Doug Schutz the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. On November 5, 2016, Doug’s life changed forever when a hunting accident resulted in a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed. While many in his situation would struggle, he has found a life full of purpose after his life-changing event. Doug has approached his new life with hard work and...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I share my experiences in the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. I share my story toward mental and physical wellness that has been nothing short of amazing. For years, Coach Decorah battled with anxiety and the strain it put on his daily life. 1,178 days ago, he made a decision that would save his life by taking control of his health and mindset. He g...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Danielle Johnson to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Johnson, who took a leap of faith to chase her true love is owner and operator of The Difference Performance Training. After a successful 10-year career as an attorney, Danielle made a bold decision—leaving one court for a different kind of court. Swapping court cases for basketball s...

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Lacey Perrot to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. We share the incredible journey of Perrot, a woman who has faced adversity head-on and emerged stronger than ever. Growing up, Lacey was bullied because of her weight, an experience that shaped her but never defined her. After high school, she explored various career paths while embracing...