Legacy Matters

This week's guest is a Sauna aficionado Glenn Auerbach, though that doesn't really do Glenn’s passion for saunas justice! Glenn is the founder of Sauna Times here in Minnesota.

Experience our pronunciation wars with sauna vs portage. Find out about the barbell theory? Does it work for you and your life? And the tables are turned when Glenn interviews the hosts. Join us for this calming and slightly philosophical episode of your favorite show about nothing much more than four people sitting around a table chatting.

Legacy Matters episode 145, originally released December 28, 2023.

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When Kim Witczak lost her husband Woody to suicide, something didn’t add up. Woody wasn’t a troubled soul and he’d had no history with mental illness or self harm. But what he did have was a recent prescription to antidepressants and some very troubling side effects.

Lisa became an accidental advocate for the dangers of off label prescription use and better labeling of those potential dangers. She founded Woody Matters and has been an advocate ever since!

Now that’s the first half- a little heavy but very interesting and informative.

The second half is Jenny Jones, John Wayne Bobbitt and Joey Buttafuoco, all wrapped up into one very funny show. Kim has enough heart and stories to fill several episodes!

Legacy Matters episode 144, originally released December 7, 2023.

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Andrea Storlie, owner of Nail Ninja in Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, sits down with us to share her experiences in the nail arts industry. Part therapist and part artist, Andrea clearly knows how to execute on a vision! We all share stories about working a variety of customer service related jobs. Of course we get deep into the highs and the lows of life, reality vs perception, conspiracy theories and why you should never trust the Ocean.

Andrea also shares with us her vision for a video podcast detailing her work. Don’t even try to steal the idea, you are just not Andrea!

Legacy Matters episode 143, originally released November 16, 2023.

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Henry Bromelkamp and Jeff Nelson have been through a lot together. Partners for 36 years, they have each enjoyed successful careers and together they have lived social, active lives. Just before the COVID19 pandemic hit, Henry had an accident.

The first half of the show we talk a lot about traumatic brain injuries. This show, and the message it carries, hits close to home for all of our hosts. We have witnessed firsthand the effects of the types of injuries. Please please please wear a helmet when you are exposed to risk. Bicycling, skiing, riding a scooter…anything that carries a serious risk of falling and hitting your head.

One thing I took from this episode, and from the first time I met Henry, is that it becomes somewhat hard for people to focus on life outside the injury and its effects. The second half of the show we get to know more about this wonderful couple, their lives before meeting and some of the activities they are currently enjoying.

Henry is truly lucky to be alive. His determination to make an impact on the world remains fully intact. Enjoy the show and please take good care of yourself and those you love.

Here is a link to an article about Charles Feeny, who Henry worked with for over 15 years. What an honor that must have been.

Legacy Matters episode 142, originally released October 11, 2023.

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Houston White walked into the Comedy Corner Underground and was immediately amazed. He was genuinely charmed by the rawness of a space so clearly carved out of what would have been an unused and unloved basement. It was reminiscent of spaces he loves from NYC. That was before we even began the show.

From there we got to know Houston in the way we do- we talked. We opened up the conversation to learn more about some of the experiences that have led Houston to where he is today. In case you don’t know, Houston White is the man behind the brand by the same name. I am so glad that we have stayed committed to not researching our guests, as there is a lot of information out there in the world about Houston.

We talk about the family drywall business, the maturity that has helped Houston understand that it is okay that he is the brand. We discuss safeness as an alternative to safety- which was the first time I had heard the two things talked about in that way. And we spend some time working through the importance of positivity, and the role we play in shaping a future that is full of safeness and safe places for all of our children, as they are the real reason for our endeavors, or at least they should be.

Oh, and we get a very thoughtful and surprisingly fact-filled (for our show anyway) rundown of why barbershops have historically been a central hub for community, wealth and activism within the black communities of America.

Legacy Matters episode 141, originally released October 4, 2023.

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This week we're in the Green Room with environmental activist turned life coach and entrepreneur, Ellen Palmer. Ellen joins us to impart some pragmatic advice, hopefully lighting the fires of change in those seeking healthy self-improvement.

Ellen, as founder of Freedom, Growth and Joy here in Minneapolis, draws from her past as COO/CFO of @Askov Finlayson and @Fresh Energy to help guide her clients toward a balanced relationship with themselves and their passions.

We do some joking around, but all jokes aside, it's an enlightening conversation. And fear not - we will still bring it around to camping and canoeing somehow.

Legacy Matters episode 140, originally released September 29, 2023.

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On this episode, we are joined by Joshua Hoyt, the Mayor of Farmington, Minnesota. Unlike some mayors out there in the world, Joshua walked for a solid 24 hours to raise money for Cancer Research! He’s also an advocate for US military veterans and a former licensed general contractor who spends his time working as a keynote speaker and coaching others on business development. Joshua also has plenty to share about local governments!. Have you ever wondered how towns operate and serve the public?  Join us for a Poli-Sci lesson and discussion in local politics. It sounds serious, but it's just Legacy Matters.

Legacy Matters episode 139, originally released September 14, 2023.

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On this episode we have a conversation with Suzanna Newell of Team Humanity. Suzanna was injured by the COVID vaccine. She isn't out to convince anyone not to take the vaccine. She isn't grinding an axe. She's suffering valiantly after doing something she and others did for the betterment of all. And now she is working on helping the small percentage of people who also suffer from side effects due to the vaccine. 

The complexity in her message, and the message of people like her, is removing the politics. Every new treatment will have a cohort of participants who suffers ill effects. That isn't up for debate. What Suzanna is championing is a collective understanding of those very real consequences and an acknowledgement of the struggles that some people have endured.

Leave your politics aside and listen to a thoughtful conversation about the realities of our plight as humans. Even good things can lead to unwanted outcomes.

Legacy Matters episode 138, originally released September 1, 2023.

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This week Marc is out, so we invited former guest Mara Whack to join us as a co-host. We spent an action packed hour getting to know Chef Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen, TPT’s show Relish, and podcast Hmonglish. Of course we talk about food, but also learn about Hmong culture and history, and the importance of communication and grace.

A few of chef Yia’s accolades:

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/yia-vang-hmong-cuisine

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/partner-content-minnesota-hmong-cuisine

Legacy Matters episode 137, originally released August 10, 2023.

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On this, the first episode of season 10, we have a conversation with Julie Jo Severson, the author of Secret Twin Cities: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and Oldest Twin Cities, a Guide to Historic Treasures and Here in the Middle: Stories of Love, Loss, and Connection from the Ones Sandwiched in Between. We get to know Julie Jo as we delve into a little of the interesting history of our beloved Twin Cities (yes, even St. Paul). If you're a fan of salted nut rolls you won’t want to miss this show!

Legacy Matters episode 136, originally released August 3, 2023.

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