Take Life Further

In this episode, Katie and Sophie talk to Steve Baker, owner and operator of Fundamentals and Next Level Grind. Steve talks about how playing basketball shaped his life and how he's taken what he's learned on the court to bring support and healing to youth in the area. NOTES FROM THE SHOW: Check out I Am Beautiful by Steve's daughter, Brielle Baker Find your ACES score

In episode 9 of the Take Life Further Podcast, Katie, Tad, and Sophie talk lifelong curiosity, intellectual wellness, and why imagination is our most important tool. From the episode-- Sophie's List of Podcasts for Lifelong Learning: Between the Covers Ologies Invisibilia Myths & Legends Decoder Ring On Being Upstream Dig: A History Podcast The Witch Wave Maintenance Phase Poem-a-Day Code...

On this ~very special episode~ of the Take Life Further Podcast, we say a teary goodbye to our host extraordinaire, Tad. We'll chat with Tad about his personal journey to becoming a health and fitness professional, his time at Western, and what's on the horizon as he takes the next step in his career. Don't worry! Take Life Further is not going anywhere! In fact, we'd love to know...

In this episode, Katie, Tad, and Sophie explore the spiritual nature of art with Norbertine priest and St. Norbert’s art professor Seamus Nielsen.  Want to explore some of the topics discussed in this episode? We’ve linked resources below! “A Natural History of the Senses” by Diane Ackerman Dark Sky Park at Newport Park “Letters to a Young Poet” and “Go to the Limits of Your Longing” by Rainer Mar...

In this episode, Katie and Tad dive into a new dimension of wellness—occupational health—with ERC Counselors & Consultants owner & CEO Steve Baue. After successful careers in human resources and communications, which included ten moves domestically and internationally, Steve settled in Green Bay after buying his first company, ERC. This was followed by the founding of four more companies....

With Tad on paternity leave, Katie and Sophie are holding down the fort and diving deep into the world of holistic healing and energy work. This episode features an insightful and inspiring conversation about energy healing, mindfulness, and the power of living in the present moment. Joining us are Ana Kat, Renew Director at Western, owner of Rock & Body Shop in De Pere, and energy work practi...

On this episode of the Take Life Further podcast, we send off 2024 with our 50th anniversary epiosde! Tad and Katie chat with Mary Thomas, Western's owner, about the many changes throughout the years and get a peek at some favorite Western memories from staff and members. Happy birthday, Western! Here's to 50 more years!

On this episode of the Take Life Further podcast, Tad and Katie chat with Western's illustrious Programming Director Kari Merrill about protecting your emotional health through life's biggest changes. Kari shares her own perspective of the challenges and rewards that come with taking a leap of faith and following your passion, which sometimes includes naked cats! Follow Kari on Instagram at @ kari...

On this episode of the Take Life Further podcast, Tad and Katie sit down with Western Personal Trainer and Recovery Specialist Katie Fichtenbauer for a conversation that wanders through everything from buffalo and gratitude to the science of fascia and recovery. For more sparkle, follow Katie F. on Instagram @mindfulness.athletics

Welcome to the very first episode of the Take Life Further podcast! In this inaugural episode, hosts Katie Kane and Tad Taggart introduce themselves and give listeners a glimpse into their passion for helping people with their fitness and wellness. Tune in for a fun and insightful Q&A session, where Katie and Tad interview each other and share personal stories, their journeys at Western Racque...

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